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.
Re-Bourn in Dunedin
Michael Bourn, the former Major League All Star singles to right for the Dunedin Blue Jays against the Tampa Yankees on Wednesday. The 33 year old Bourn signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays April 22nd after being released by the Atlanta Braves on April 9th.
Westwood takes the Loss
The Dunedin Blue Jays dropped a 6-1 decision to the Tampa Yankees on Wednesday with Kyle Westwood taking the loss. Westwood allowed all six Yankee runs on 11 hits, walked none and struck out two. On Thursday Dunedin will attempt to salvage one game of the three as prospect Conner Greene takes the mound at 6:30 […]
Ferrell Rehab in Lakeland
Tigers RHP Jeff Ferrell (right shoulder) made his third rehab start for Class-A Lakeland on Sunday going two shutout innings. Ferrell allowed one hit while walking one and striking out three. “I’m feeling okay,” said Ferrell afterwards, “Now I will pitch again on Wednesday in Brevard County then meet up with Toledo in Charlotte.”
Team NO-NO in Lakeland
EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO Lakeland, Fla.–Three Dunedin hurlers coupled with their Canadian catcher combined to no hit the Lakeland Flying Tigers 2-0 Saturday night in the second game of a double header. From left to right starter Brad Allen (4-0, two walks, one strike out), catcher Mike Reeves, reliever Tim Mayzr (1.1, two walks, one strike […]
Pentecost
On Saturday, Former Blue Jays first round pick (2014) Max Pentecost fly’s out to center during his second day as a DH during expended spring games. Taken in the first round 11th overall in 2014 Pentecost has had two shoulder (right) surgery’s since signing with the Jays.
Eddie’s Friday Rehab Report
Roberto Hernandez (left), threw three shutout innings Friday against a Phillies extended spring squad. Hernandez allowed four hits walked none and struck out two. His fastball was at 91 MPH while his slider was at 85 MPH. It is not known yet when he will report to Triple-A Buffalo. Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis […]
Canadian National Jr. Team
The Canadian National Junior team took on the Blue Jays extended spring squad on Wednesday handing their hosts a 9-4 ;loss. The game at the Mattick Complex in Dunedin not only drew family members and fans but a large number of professional baseball scouts. Toronto native Andrew Yerzy homers on a 1-0 pitch in the […]
Quality Start nets Robson a “W”
Tom Robson improved his FSL record to 1-1 with five solid innings Monday as the Dunedin Blue Jays beat the Palm Beach Cardinals 10-3. Robson allowed one run on three hits to get the win walking three and striking out four. Dunedin hits the road on Tuesday with a 6:30 game in Tampa against the […]