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.

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 […]

Hurdle returns to Montreal

BRADENTON, FLA. – -A couple of days ago, I ran into a gentleman and talked to him about his return to a city north of the border and here is how it went.      Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle is looking forward to the two games they play against the Toronto Blue Jays this Friday […]

Joely with the Win

The Pirates Gerrit Cole (1-1) went three innings giving up three runs, all solo homers as the Phillies (SS) beat the Pirates 8-2 at LECOM Park in Bradenton.  Gerrit, the first overall pick in the 2011 June Draft allowed four hits while walking one and striking out three.  The Phillies Aaron Altherr led all hitters […]

Hassall Bright Spot

  The Canadian National Junior team dropped a 12-0 game to a team of Braves prospects but not without a bright spot on the mound.  Right-hander Griffin Hassall (Newmarket, Ont.) threw three solid shutout innings allowing just two hits while walking one and striking out six.