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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 […]
No Brace Stroman
Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman played catch on Thursday without the brace on his left knee. Stroman let it be known he would only be wearing it when throwing off the mound. He is scheduled to throw off the mound for the second time on Friday at the Mattick Complex.
Freeman wears Collar
The Braves first baseman Freddie Freemen (right oblique) fly’s out to right in the first inning of his first rehab appearance with the GCL Braves on Thursday. Freemen went 0-3 at the plate but fielded errorless at first recording 10 putouts over five innings.
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