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.

THE OTHER SIDE OF SPORTS TOO (SPECIAL) – JUSTIN MILLER

    When one loses a friend it’s difficult especially when it’s at a young age and that’s what I am speaking of now with the passing of Justin Miller.     Miller passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013 at age 35 of unknown causes as reported in the local and national media.     He spent time in the […]

Jansen’s First Hit

  TAMPA, FLA.–Every once in a while a writer/photographer gets a chance to cover and snap a photo of a young man’s first hit in professional baseball.  Rocket Sports and Entertainment got that privilege on Wednesday June 26, 2013 when the Toronto Blue Jays 16th round pick Danny Jansen of Appleton Wisconsin got his first pro hit.  The […]

A-Rod, Shut the ____ Up! Oh Yea, and Happy B-Day DJ!

TAMPA, FLA. – New York Yankee Captain Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) spent his 39th Birthday on Wednesday June 26, 2013 working out at the team’s minor league complex.  Jeter along with Alex Rodriguez (left hip) took live batting practice, and grounders.  It was noticed that the two sluggers hit a combined one ball over the fence […]

Baseball from “Down Under”

LAKELAND, FLA.–Baseball players are found all over the world,  even down under where the Detroit Tigers found RHP Dean Aldridge.  Signed as a non-drafted free agent on May 29, 2012 the 18-year old native of Sydney, Australia made his pro debut on Monday June 24, 2013.  Facing the Astros squad in the Northeastern Division of the […]

On the Hill it’s Herndon

TAMPA, FLA.–Yankees right-hander David Herndon (Tommy John Surgery) threw two shutout innings during his first rehab start for the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League Yankees yesterday.  He allowed two hits and struck out two.  Herndon appeared in just five games for the Phillies during the 2012 season going 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA prior to […]

Wanna Play Catch? Jeter – Nunez

TAMPA, Fla.–Above, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) makes the throw to first for just the second day on Today at the team’s minor league complex.  Jeter took grounders at short, participated in long toss with Eduardo Nunez but is still only hitting in the batting cage.                   […]

Yankees Active Rehab this Year

TAMPA, Fla.– New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) took ground balls on today at the team’s minor league complex.  After taking a number of grounders on the grass Jeter moved back to the stripped part of the infield and appeared to have no problems fielding or with limited lateral movement.  

MLB has Hot Topic as A-Rod Rehabs in Tampa

Alex Rodriguez continues rehab (for in injury) in Tampa as the MLB steroid controversy in heating up

Nunez Rehabs in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla.–New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (oblique) rounds first during rehab drills at the team’s minor league complex on Friday May 31, 2013.  Nunez has appeared in just 27 games this season hitting just .200 with four RBI.      

Zambrano Returns

Carlos Zambrano who signed a minor league deal with the Phillies takes the mound for the first time…also John Lannan gets a bullpen session in