Articles By: Eddie Michels
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 lose in 13 Despite Greene’s Good Start
Blue Jays prospect Conner Greene went 5 2/3 innings against the Clearwater Threshers on Tuesday night at Brighthouse Field. Greene allowed one run on six hits while walking six and striking out three lowering his season ERA. to 3.13. Greene got himself in trouble with the game pitch clock but got out of it smartly. After exceeding […]
Travis, Pentecost, Smoral
Below, Devon Travis (left shoulder) makes a play at second during his second game in the field since last July 28th. In the two games he has played at second Travis has yet to commit an error. Former First Rounder Max Pentecost Triples to Right Former first round pick in the June 2012 Draft, […]
Vlad Jr. goes Yard
Vlad Guerrero Jr. the 17 year old son of the former major leaguer of the same name homer down the right field line in an extended spring game against the Phillies on Friday. “He has great power to all fields,” said Blue Jays scout Mel Didier, “He’s got a bat.”
Loup dee Loops 30
Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup (left forearm/elbow) threw off a mound for just the second time on Thursday since being injured throwing live batting practice in February. Loup threw 30-pitches and appeared to have no problems.
Travis Feels Great
Devon Travis (left shoulder) went 0-3 at the plate but more importantly handled both chances he had a second without an error during his first game since July 28, 2015. “It felt great,” said Travis after playing against the Yankees extended squad in Tampa. “My shoulder feels great now I am just getting ready to […]
Darrell Ceciliani takes BP
Outfielder Darrell Ceciliani (left shoulder) takes batting practice at the Mattick Complex in Dunedin. Ceciliani, an outfielder, was one of the last cuts by the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of spring training.
Travis is going to Play the Field
Blue Jays infielder Devon Travis (left shoulder) went 2-4 on Monday against the Pirates extended squad. “It was great,” said Travis afterwards, “Now Wednesday I will be playing in the field.” Travis was ask about his finally getting to play in the field? “Heck yes I am excited, do you know how excited I am,” he […]
Stumpf Throws
Yesterday, Daniel Stumpf threw 14-pitches over one inning allowing two hits with a fastball that topped out at 93 MPH. Stumpf is serving an 80-game suspension for using performance enhancing drugs since April 14.
Labourt Three Innings Sunday
Lakeland lefty Jairo Labourt, who was part of the trade July 30, 2015 that brought David Price to the Blue Jays went three innings on Sunday against his former teammates the Dunedin Blue Jays. Labourt allowed three runs on one hit while walking four and striking out four including hitting a batter.