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.
Travis Homers
Devon Travis homered on Thursday against the Yankees extended squad at the Mattick Complex. Hitting a 1-1 pitch if it were not for the extended safety netting in left the ball would have landed in the players parking lot. There is still no word on when Travis will start a rehab assignment.
Guerrero walks it Off
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took a shot off his right leg in the top of the third on Wednesday when the Blue Jays extended squad played St. Petersburg College. Guerrero Jr. was on the ground at third before rising, walking it off and he continued to play the remainder of the game. The two teams played to […]
Loup gets Rehab Start on Saturday
Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup says he’s ready to start a rehab assignment on Saturday. Out since early spring training with left elbow/forearm problems Loup needed just 10-pitches to face three extended spring hitters on Wednesday at the Mattick Complex. “My arm feels good, I am all right,” said Loup afterwards, “I’ll pitch Saturday for […]
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.









