Eddie Michels is a regular contributor of Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Eddie began a radio career in Fulton NY where he covered the Syracuse Chiefs baseball team (Toronto Blue Jays - AAA). Eddie is a regular guest on the Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Eddie is an official scorekeeper and freelance MLB writer who covers the Toronto Blue Jays.

Russian Anton Kuznetsov

Russian Anton Kuznetsov, who signed with the Phillies during the off season is shown here pitching against the Blue Jays in an extended spring training game on Saturday.  The 19 year old is expected to start his pro career with the Rookie Level GCL Phillies the end of June. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS TOO, THE DID YOU KNOW EDITION ONE OF ?

This will be a did you know article maybe the first of many as a situation has arisen because of just one individual.  The reason he took the actions he did and those actions influence on others both elected, appointed or on the side lines appear to baffle an honest one’s mind.  Therefore, just read […]

Halladay Works with Prospects

Phillies pitching prospect Tom Windle throws in the bullpen at the Carpenter Complex on Friday under the watch full eye of coach Roy Halladay.   Halladay a CY Young winner with the Blue Jays in 2003 and Phillies in 2010 is a special assistant coach with the Phillies. Windle, a second round pick of the LA Dodgers […]

Canadian Pitcher Look Forward to First Full Year in Pro Baseball

Bradenton, Fla.—At age 19 Dundas, Ont. hurler Austin Shields is looking towards his first full year in professional baseball.      “It feels a lot better getting to do it and getting used to it,” said Shields of his first full spring training, “MY routine is working.  I expected it to be a little more tough […]

Flying Tigers Outlast Threshers in 11

Lakeland Flying Tigers starter Kyle Funkhouser (BELOW) went 7 2/3 innings on Sunday but wasn’t involved in the decision.  Funkhouser allowed two runs on three hits while walking none and striking out 10.  The Flying Tigers got their first two runs on solo homers by Ben Verlander and Luis Valdes before scoring an unearned run in […]

Blue Jays Pitchers on Way Back

Clearwater, Fla.—Lefty JA Happ and righty Glenn Sparkman pitched in an extended spring training game against the Phillies on Saturday with no problems.      Happ, out since leaving a start against the Orioles on April 16th with an inflamed left elbow went 3 1/3 shutout innings allowing just two hits.  His fastball topped out at […]

Pompey Rehabs after Concussion

Dalton Pompey was an injury casualty of the World Baseball Classic when he suffered a concussion playing for Canada.

Sprakman Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays RHP Glenn Sparkman made his first rehab start for the extended spring training squad against the Yankees extended squad in Tampa.  Sparkman (compressed fracture right thumb) faced three hitters throwing 11 pitches, all fastballs and allowed one hit with his fastball topping out at 94 MPH.  “Everything went great,” said Sparkman, “In about […]

Pete Orr with Brew Crew

Former major leaguer Pete Orr is now a scout.  Orr a member of this seasons Canadian National team in the WBC is shown here scouting for the Milwaukee Brewers during a Pirates-Phillies extended spring training game. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/orrpe01.shtml  

Jays Dropped Two to Yanks

  Tampa, Fla. — The trip to Tampa was a split for the Dunedin Blue Jays with the Tampa Yankees.  The Yankees won 2-0 on Tuesday and the Jays won 4-2 on Wednesday.