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Pompey Rehabs after Concussion

Dalton Pompey was an injury casualty of the World Baseball Classic when he suffered a concussion playing for Canada.
Sprakman Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays RHP Glenn Sparkman made his first rehab start for the extended spring training squad against the Yankees extended squad in Tampa. Sparkman (compressed fracture right thumb) faced three hitters throwing 11 pitches, all fastballs and allowed one hit with his fastball topping out at 94 MPH. “Everything went great,” said Sparkman, “In about […]
Pete Orr with Brew Crew

Former major leaguer Pete Orr is now a scout. Orr a member of this seasons Canadian National team in the WBC is shown here scouting for the Milwaukee Brewers during a Pirates-Phillies extended spring training game. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/orrpe01.shtml
Jays Dropped Two to Yanks

Tampa, Fla. — The trip to Tampa was a split for the Dunedin Blue Jays with the Tampa Yankees. The Yankees won 2-0 on Tuesday and the Jays won 4-2 on Wednesday.
D-Jays Pound 22 Hits led by Jansen and Pentecost

Dunedin Blue Jay prospect Dan Jansen had two homers on Sunday for the Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays against the Bradenton Marauders, both in the same inning. :”I’ve never had two in one inning, it’s an incredible feeling,” said Jansen afterwards, “I don’t think I ever had two in one game maybe in high school.” As to hitting each […]
Zeuch Sharp through Six

Dunedin’s starter T. J. Zeuch (above) went six innings on Saturday against Bradenton allowing two runs on six hits while walking one and striking out three. Zeuch, Toronto’s first round pick in the 2016 June Draft, 17th overall, left with the score tied at two thanks to Canadian Conor Panas two run double in the […]
Marauders Blank D-Jays

Dunedin hurler Angel Perdomo lasted just four innings Friday night against Bradenton allowing three runs on four hits while walking four and striking out six. Dunedin (16-13) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Bradenton (17-12) 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 X 4 7 0 W: […]
Antonio Bastardo

Pirates LHP Antonio Bastardo threw his first bullpen session since he suffered a left quad strain. Bastardo threw 25 pitches and appeared to have no problems. (Photo by Eddie Michels)
Jays at the Jack?

The steel support beams from the former bleacher sections at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater have been moved into place behind home plate. The former first and third base stands are now going to be put up behind home plate for seating. The stadium is presently being used by Clearwater High School and the St. […]
2017 Race for AL East

2017 in the American League East is shaping up to be another fight for the top spot. In the past seven years since 2010, five different teams have won the title. The Tampa Bay Rays won in 2010 and have not been back on top since. The NY Yankees won the following two years (2011 […]