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.

Hoffman’s First “W”

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays first round pick (ninth overall) in the June 2014 draft Jeff Hoffman got his first professional win on Sunday with five shutout innings against the Tampa Yankees. Hoffman allowed two hits, walked none and struck out three on 52-pitches just one year and 17-days after having “Tommy John Surgery”. One […]

Hannah Wellman in Dunedin

Dunedin, Fla.–Hannah Wellman, strength and conditioning coach for the ABL Canberra Calvary poses for a photo her last day in camp with World Series record holder Darold Knowles on Friday May 29.  Wellman has been at the Toronto Blue Jays Mattick Training Center for the past two weeks getting a look see at the operation.  […]

Ex Spring Update for Hinkle and Nova

Below, Brandon Hinkle got through one and 2/3 innings on Thursday with a bit of a struggle against a Yankees extended squad.  Hinkle allowed three runs on five hits while walking three and striking out one on 45-pitches. Yankees RHP Ivan Nova went four-plus innings against a Blue Jays extended spring squad on Thursday.  He […]

Vet and Prospect working Out

  Two time CY Young winner Johana Santana made it through his first week of throwing off a mound on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with no problems.  “I’m one day closer,” said Santana who might be able to throw a bullpen session in 2-3 weeks. Guadalupe Chavez of El Fuerte Sinaloa, Mexico may only be […]

Izturis Ready for Rehab Start

Izturis may be in the Dunedin Blue Jays line up as soon as Monday the 18th.

Hoffman Pro Debut getting Close

It was one year ago Thursday that RHP Jeff Hoffman (ABOVE AND LEFT) Toronto’s first pick (9th overall) in last Junes draft went under the knife for Tommy John surgery.  To celebrate the occasion Hoffman allowed one run on two hits over four innings in what could be his last extended spring training outing.  He […]

Santiago and Izturis

  Toronto Blue Jays infielders Ramon Santiago (L) and Maicer Izturis  were all smiles on Wednesday at the team’s Mattick Complex.  Santiago, who is rehabbing from a broken left collarbone during spring training had a bat in his hands for the first time since March and hit off a tee in the batting cage.  Izturis […]

Pentecost on way Back

  Toronto’s second first round pick in the June 2014 draft (11th overall) Max Pentecost throws for the first time since shoulder surgery.  There is no schedule at this time when he will see game action.  In 2014 Pentecost hit .324 with 12 RBI between the GCL Blue Jays and Vancouver Canadians in 29 games.

Pineiro moving up, Hoffman Debut Soon

After throwing five shutout innings on Saturday at the Mattick Complex Joel Pineiro is ready to move up.  “I’m going to Double-A (New Hampshire) for one or two starts,” said the veteran major leaguer Pineiro, who was then ask Buffalo and Toronto which he replied, “That’s the plan.”  Pineiro allowed four hits while walking one […]

Santana On the Hill

Two time CY Young winner Johan Santana threw off the mound at the Mattick for the second time in a week on Friday.  It’s possible that he could start a throwing program as soon as next week.