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Kratz and Hendriks for Valencia

  The Blue Jays have acquired infielder Danny Valencia from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHP Liam Kendriks and catcher Erik Kratz .     

Rays Activate Peralta after Rehab Stint

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Tampa Bay Rays reliever Joel Peralta made his first rehab start since being placed on the 15-day DL July 22, 2014 back dated to July 13.  Pitching for Class-A Charlotte against Dunedin,  Peralta went one inning allowing one hit and striking out one.  Peralta contracted an illness (high fever and joint pain) while visiting his […]

One Year for Osuna

IBC Classic Wraps up Tomorrow

Jays GM Looks On

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Above, the Dunedin Blue Jays second sacker Christian Lopes turns the front end of a double play early on Thursday night but the home team still droped a 2-1 decision to the Charlotte Stone Crabs.  Good news though for the Stone Crabs parent team fans, those of the Tampa Bay Rays.  On Saturday Jeremy Hellickson […]

Reimold Joins Encarnacion and Lind

  DUNEDIN, Fla.–Above Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (right foot fracture) makes a fashion statement and  appears to have no problems with his right foot as he goes through loosening up exercises today.  On the 15-Day DL since July 20, 2014 Lind also did light running drills, took grounders ay first and a full […]

South Florida Storm has Major League Coach

CLEARWATER, FLA.–Lefty Ryan Furbam of the South Florida Storm warms up prior to their Under 16 game against Puerto Rico on Wednesday July 23, 2014.  Furbam, who from near by Odessa, Florida and his teammates are coached by former major leaguer Gene Harris.  Harris who originally signed with Montreal also pitched in the majors for Seattle, San […]

IBC baseball tournament, Rockford Hard Knox

CLEARWATER, FLA.– IBC baseball tournament, Rockford Hard Knox        

Viola has a Tough Outting

DUNEDIN, FLA.–The Dunedin Blue Jays 30-year old Frank Viola III comeback appears to hit a snag on Sunday July 20, 2014 as he and his knuckle ball only lasted 4 2/3 innings against the Bradenton Marauders.  Viola allowed 10-runs on nine hits while walking five and striking out three.  Now if that wasn’t bad enough […]

BOYS OF SUMMER – IBC Baseball

The 2014 IBC baseball national championship kicked off Saturday at Walter Fuller Baseball Complex in Saint Petersburg. Over 3000 ball players are expected to take part in this national tournament with teams coming in from as far away as Puerto Rico, and southern California. The purpose of this week long tournament is to put the […]