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.

REG-GIE REG-GIE for the Kids!

  Former Oakland A’s teammates Reggie Jackson and Darold Knowles shake after the Hall of Famer Jackson signs baseballs for Knowles.  Knowles requested the signing to benefit the Dunedin Children’s Christmas Fund’s annual fundraiser on November 12th, the 23rd Annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament at Dunedin Country Club.  Jackson may be in Cooperstown but Knowles […]

Snitker – “Going in the direction.”

The Braves Brian Snitker shed the “Interim” tag on Tuesday as he took in an Instructional League game at Champions Stadium against Canadian National Junior team.  “I’m feeling good right now, excited,” said Snitker.  As to the action on the field Snitker said, “Watching these kids right now shows the organization is going in the right […]

Bo Knows… Schultz in I-League

Toronto hurler Bo Schultz threw one-plus inning of no hit ball on Monday during an Instructional League match up against the Phillies.  Schultz got two ground ball outs, one fly out and one hitter reached on a throwing error as the right-hander threw just 12-pitches.    

Instructional Broken Bat

Even in an Instructional League game a batters at bat can be expensive just ask Yankee prospect Rashad Crawford.  The photo shows Crawford fouling off a pitch and breaking his bat in the process a approximate $100.00 at bat.   After replacing the broken bat with a new one on Thursday Crawford got himself a […]

AROD Teaches

Former Yankee great Alex Rodriguez spends time by the batting cage at the New York Yankees minor leaguecomplex on Friday.  “A-Rod” is scheduled to also spend time on Saturday working with the prospects in the Yankees Instructional Camp.  

25 MORE YEARS IN DUNEDIN

DUNEDIN, FLA. —The Toronto Blue Jays made their first presentation on Monday that could keep the team in Dunedin, Florida year round for the next 25-years. This with a price tag in the neighborhood of $81 million provided by the state, county, city and the Blue Jays. The meeting continues a process that started with […]

It’s in the Cards: Champions!

The Cardinals took the GCL Crown on Wednesday with a 4-2 win over the Phillies at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater.  Cards starter Juan Alvarez went 5 1/3 innings allowing two runs, one earned on six hits while striking out five. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 […]

It’s so Fanti, Rubber Match at Noon Wednesday

GCL Phillies closer Jose Nin (left)  struggled a bit but didn’t allow a run as the Gulf Coast League Phillies beat the Cardinals 3-2 in game two of the best of three finals.  Nin allowed two hits and a walk but benefited by a game ending double play.  The two teams meet for the final […]

Phillies Advance to GCL Finals

Seven shutout innings by RHP Sixto Sanchez (left) paved the way for the Phillies to beat the Braves on Sunday at Bright House Field in Clearwater.  Sanchez just four hits while walking none and striking out four.  A two run homer by Danny Zardon provided the power for the Phillies.           […]

Rowley Wins, D-Jays in 11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E Dunedin (76-58) 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 12 2 Clearwater (81-54) 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 5 8 1   Dunedin Blue Jays Player Pos AB R H […]