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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 […]
Steve Souza Jr. Trout-like?
When the Tampa Bay Rays traded away their outfielder-of-the-future, Wil Myers, you may have questioned the move. However, what you may not have known is that, in return, Tampa would receive a similarly dynamic prospect, Steven Souza Jr. Mike Trout is a HR-SB king in MLB. The baseball world is constantly talking about superstars […]
Red Sox Bounce Back with Strong Pitching Performance
Wade Miley versus Sonny Gray did not look like a good matchup for the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. The Oakland A’s ace, Gray had been 4-0 entering the day. While he was on the losing end today, his 7 innings pitched, three hits, one earned run, and nine strikeouts, still has him […]
Pitching Prospect on the Rise in Tampa Bay
It’s no secret, the Tampa Bay Rays are one of baseballs best organizations when it comes to developing pitching prospects. David Price, James Shields, Matt Moore,Chris Archer, Alex Cobb, you get the idea. Although Archer was drafted by the Cleveland Indians, he spent three years developing in the Rays system before becoming a mainstay […]
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 […]
Yankees Take Aim at Chris Archer
The New York Yankees have always been revered as one of, if not the greatest franchise in Major League Baseball history. However, you’ll have a hard time convincing Chris Archer of that. Chris Archer has had excellent success against the New York Yankees. Archer, the ace of the Tampa Bay Rays this season, had faced […]
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.
AUDIO: Power Ranking are a Joke
I’ve had it with Power Rankings; they serve no purpose. Listen and I’m sure you’ll agree. These unnecessary attempts to properly rank the top teams in Major League Baseball are actually doing more harm than good. They give you a false sense of, well, knowing anything about baseball! https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/power-rankings-are-a-joke
Jays send Aquino to the Bucs for Bucks
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded left handed pitcher Jayson Aquino to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. Jayson Aqunio started five games this season for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League (A) posting a 2-2 record with a 2.81 ERA. The left-handed pitcher who was designated for assignment on May 5, […]
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 […]
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