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.

D-Jays Pound 22 Hits led by Jansen and Pentecost

 Dunedin Blue Jay prospect Dan Jansen had two homers on Sunday for the Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays against the Bradenton Marauders, both in the same inning.  :”I’ve never had two in one inning, it’s an incredible feeling,” said Jansen afterwards, “I don’t think I ever had two in one game maybe in high school.”  As to hitting each […]

Zeuch Sharp through Six

Dunedin’s starter T. J. Zeuch (above) went six innings on Saturday against Bradenton allowing two runs on six hits while walking one and striking out three.  Zeuch, Toronto’s first round pick in the 2016 June Draft, 17th overall, left with the score tied at two  thanks to Canadian Conor Panas two run double in the […]

Marauders Blank D-Jays

Dunedin hurler Angel Perdomo lasted just four innings Friday night against Bradenton allowing three runs on four hits while walking four and striking out six.   Dunedin (16-13) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Bradenton (17-12) 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 X 4 7 0 W: […]

Antonio Bastardo

Pirates LHP Antonio Bastardo threw his first bullpen session since he suffered a left quad strain.  Bastardo threw 25 pitches and appeared to have no problems. (Photo by Eddie Michels)  

Jays at the Jack?

The steel support beams from the former bleacher sections at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater have been moved into place behind home plate.  The former first and third base stands are now going to be put up behind home plate for seating.  The stadium is presently being used by Clearwater High School and the St. […]

YOU MIGHT BE A SENIOR CITIZEN IF (WHEN)

     Well I have been toying with this idea for quite some time and even been using some of the gags for about 10-plus years.   Some are not mine and I don’t honestly know where they came from.   So now I figured why not put them down on paper for all to see and get […]

Howard Moving on Up

Former Phillies first baseman now Braves minor leaguer Ryan Howard is moving up the ladder to return to the majors.  Howard, shown here on Thursday playing first against the Canadian National 18U squad is scheduled to report to Triple-A Gwinnett on either Saturday or Sunday to begin play.

Howard a Minor-Leaguer

Signed to a minor league contract by the Braves former Phillie first baseman Ryan Howard went 2-4 against the Canadian National Junior team on Thursday at Disney World.  Ryan scored once, walked once and lined into a double play against the 18U Canadians.  

Jays Prospect Gurriel

Cuban prospect Lourdes Gurriel, shown here grounding into a double play in his first spring training at bat on February 25th against Braves at Disney World, doubled in his first pro at bat on Wednesday for Class-A Dunedin.  Out since March 12, 2017 when he jammed his thumb playing against the Rays, Gurriel’s double to center drove in […]

Jack Russell, Home of the Jays?

The third base stands at the Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater are almost down and ready for reassembly.  The metal stands on the first and third base side of the former spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies and summer home of the Clearwater Bombers is getting ready for a second life..At present the metal stands […]