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.

Whiten in Fall Classic

Former major leaguer Mark Whiten gets his cuts in during the MSBL Fall Classic in Clearwater.  Whiten a fifth round pick of the Blue Jays in 1986 played 11 years in the majors for Toronto, St. Louis, Boston Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle and the New York Yankees.  Whiten had a career day at the plate on […]

Dante Does it All

Playing in the MSBL Fall Classic former major leaguer Dante Bichette shows he can do it all.  The 14 year major leaguer Bichette pitches for the Cardinals against the Cobras on field three at the Englebert Complex in Dunedin.  The classic continues through the weekend with the championship games on Sunday the 6th.

Senior League Underway

Above, Former O’s Player Chito Martinez doubles to right as the Men’s Senior Baseball League is in Clearwater and Dunedin for the next two weeks.  They are playing their games at the Phillies and Blue Jays minor league complex’s along with Brighthouse Field and Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  There is no admission charge. Dante Bichette takes […]

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 […]