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Stro to Throw Sim Game Monday

Toronto RHP Marcus Stroman (left knee) shows not problems throwing on flat ground Friday after facing live hitters for the first time on Thursday.  Stroman is scheduled to pitch a simulated game on Monday at the team’s Mattick Complex. Toronto minor leaguer Jordan Romano completed his first week (Mon.-Wed.-Fri.) of throwing on flat ground with […]

Rocket Fantasy Baseball 8-22-15

Rocket Sports’ Fantasy 500 Our weekly look at some movers, shakers and difference-makers in the world of fantasy baseball. Note: all stats current as of close of play on August 20, 2015. Position designations are determined by Yahoo eligibility rules; check your league settings for eligibility requirements. Friday is here, so once again we take […]

Stroman Faces Live Hitters

         Marcus Stroman faced live hitters for the first time since spring training on Thursday at the Blue Jays Mattick Complex.      Stroman was ask about it being his first time off the mound facing live hitters.      “It was great, I feel like a champ,” said Stroman, “I feel ready to go […]

Little Leiter Wins

Recently signed RHP Derek Blacksher took the loss as the Dunedin Blue Jays dropped a 6-2 decision to the Clearwater Threshers on Wednesday.  Blacksher allowed four runs, three earned on seven hits while walking one and striking out six over five innings.  The 30-year old Blacksher has spent the last eight seasons playing in independent […]

AUDIO: Little League Fix

  Dugout View Kris Dunn’s view about the Little League World Series fix https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/dugout-view-little-league-fix

Hutch does the Shuffle

    The Blue Jays have recalled infielder Matt Hague from the Buffalo Bisons (AAA) to replace Lefty Aaron Loup who was optioned to Buffalo yesterday and today have optioned Drew Hutchinson to Buffalo. Matt Hague who turns 30 on August 20, leads the International League with a .348 batting average, 83 RBI, a .427 on-base percentage and 161 hits.  […]

Bullpen Briefs: Grimm Reaping Rewards for Fantasy Owners

  It was a relatively quiet week around major league bullpens; although there were no true closer changes, we did see a couple of hierarchies solidified…and a couple of others become less stable. Those situations – and what might be coming down the road – are the subject of this week’s edition of Bullpen Briefs. […]

Aussies on the Hill

Right hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) made his first appearance in a baseball game this season for the Phillies GCL team.  Gonzalez started and went two innings allowing three hits while walking one and striking out one.  The native of Cuba was signed by the Phillies on August 30, 2013 and made his major league […]

Is Stro! Marcus Continues Progress

Marcus Stroman donned his left knee brace and threw his second bullpen session on Friday since tearing his left ACL back during spring training.  He injured his knee doing PFP (Pitchers Fielding Practice). Stroman also threw long toss on Friday before throwing his second bullpen session.  Stroman was making throws of well over 200-feet at the […]

Rocket Fantasy Baseball 8-15-15

Rocket Sports’ Fantasy 500 Our weekly look at some movers, shakers and difference-makers in the world of fantasy baseball. Note: all stats current as of close of play on August 13, 2015. Position designations are determined by Yahoo eligibility rules; check your league settings for eligibility requirements. There are plenty of movers and shakers to […]