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Green leads Threshers

Clearwater Threshers designated hitter Zach Green had two hits, including a two-run double, and scored a run to lead his team to a 5-2 win over the Brevard County Manatees Sunday at Bright House Field in Clearwater. Starting pitcher Will Morris picked up the win for Clearwater, which posted its sixth consecutive victory in improving […]

Ferrell Rehab in Lakeland

Tigers RHP Jeff Ferrell (right shoulder) made his third rehab start for Class-A Lakeland on Sunday going two shutout innings.  Ferrell allowed one hit while walking one and striking out three.  “I’m feeling okay,” said Ferrell afterwards, “Now I will pitch again on Wednesday in Brevard County then meet up with Toledo in Charlotte.”

Team NO-NO in Lakeland

EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO Lakeland, Fla.–Three Dunedin hurlers coupled with their Canadian catcher combined to no hit the Lakeland Flying Tigers 2-0 Saturday night in the second game of a double header.  From left to right starter Brad Allen (4-0, two walks, one strike out), catcher Mike Reeves, reliever Tim Mayzr (1.1, two walks, one strike […]

Pentecost

On Saturday, Former Blue Jays first round pick (2014) Max Pentecost fly’s out to center during his second day as a DH during expended spring games.  Taken in the first round 11th overall in 2014 Pentecost has had two shoulder (right) surgery’s since signing  with the Jays.

Eddie’s Friday Rehab Report

Roberto Hernandez (left), threw three shutout innings Friday against a Phillies extended spring squad.  Hernandez allowed four hits walked none and struck out two.  His fastball was at 91 MPH while his slider was at 85 MPH.  It is not known yet when he will report to Triple-A Buffalo. Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis […]

Cally’s Late Hustle Play gets Bishop the Win

Cally’s Late Hustle Play gets Bishop the Win

With the Hockey Hottie… The question at 7pm eastern time tonight was: It’s game five at the Oil Can, can the Lightning close the series or would the Wings of the Motor City be dragging Tampa Bay’s beloved blue clad skaters back to Detroit? It ended up being a game that featured both teams playing well […]

Canadian National Jr. Team

The Canadian National Junior team took on the Blue Jays extended spring squad on Wednesday handing their hosts a 9-4 ;loss.  The game at the Mattick Complex in Dunedin not only drew family members and fans but a large number of professional baseball scouts.   Toronto native Andrew Yerzy homers on a 1-0 pitch in the […]

It’s an Imhof Quality Start

Clearwater Threshers starting pitcher Matt Imhof twirled six innings of one-hit shutout ball to lead his team to a 4-2 win over the Daytona Tortugas Wednesday afternoon at Bright House Field in Clearwater. Outfielder Cord Sandberg collected three hits, stole a base, scored once and batted in a run for the Threshers, who improved to […]

Down on the Farm with the Durham Bulls

The Durham Bulls, the Triple-A Minor League Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, kicked off their 2016 season on Thursday April 7 against the Charlotte Knights. Before the opening game, second year coach Jared Sandberg met with the media to talk about the upcoming season. The Rays all-time leader in home runs (113), saw a […]

Quality Start nets Robson a “W”

Tom Robson improved his FSL record to 1-1 with five solid innings Monday as the Dunedin Blue Jays beat the Palm Beach Cardinals 10-3.  Robson allowed one run on three hits to get the win walking three and striking out four.  Dunedin hits the road on Tuesday with a 6:30 game in Tampa against the […]