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RUSSELL MARTIN NAMED HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH

  TORONTO BLUE JAYS catcher RUSSEL MARTIN has captured the HONDA PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD for August, in a unanimous vote by theTORONTO CHAPTER of the BBWAA.  Honda, the official vehicle of the Blue Jays, will make a donation to the charity of Russell’s choosing. MARTIN batted .286 in August with four doubles, nine […]

Game Time’s Right On

The sign outside Grant Field at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium lists the Tampa Yankees as the Dunedin Blue Jays opponent on Thursday night.  Opps fans it’s the Clearwater Threshers but at least the game time is right.  

GCL Jays Eliminated

Blue Jays GCL pitcher Tyler Olander went two shutout innings on Tuesday allowing one hit while walking one and striking out one.  Olander attended college at UCONN playing in the NCAA  tournament each year winning it all in his freshman (2011) and senior years (2014).  He was not involved in the decision in a 7-6, 11 inning […]

Bulls Fight to Stay Alive in Playoff Race

Eight home games is all that remains for the Durham Bulls in the 2016 season. After going 2-3 on their most recent road trip, the Bulls return home for a 6 game homestand that will feature two first place teams, the IL South leading Gwinnett Braves and IL West leading Columbus Clippers. The Bulls began […]

ICYMI Interview: Alyssa Lang First Coast News on Jaguars

Alyssa Lang of First Coast News ABC WTLV/WJXX Jacksonville talks with Rick about Jaguars Football

AJ to Atlanta on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher AJ Pierzynski (hamstring) went 2-3 catching five innings for the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League Braves on Monday.  After the game Pierznski said that he was returning to Atlanta on Tuesday. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Rain, Rain in Dunedin

The Lakeland Flying Tigers game against the Dunedin Blue Jays in Dunedin was called because of either rain on the horizian or wet grounds depending on who you believe.  The photo taken around 4:10 PM prior to the scheduled 5 PM game shows the tarp less than half way across the infield leaving most of the […]

It’s May at Clyde Hart

Brad May takes the Clyde Hart Memorial at New Smyrna Speedway Friday night.    The race was the make-up from the rained out July Race.  (RODNEY MEYERING PHOTOS) (Above) Bobby Good running just ahead of Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network’s favorite Stephen Nasse. RESULTS  (Above), Team owner Bobby Sears and Brad May

Jose Nova Strong Five Innings

Jose Nova (left),  went five shutout innings in the GCL Blue Jays 4-2 loss to the Yankees West squad.  Nova allowed two hits while walking one and striking out four.

Asher Second Rehab Start

RHP Alec Asher made his second rehab start for the Rookie Level Phillies at the Carpenter Complex on Friday.  Asher, who was suspended 80-games for PED’s threw two no hit innings walking one, struck out one and hit a batter throwing 28 pitches.  Acquired in the Cole Hamels trade in 2015 Asher is 3-0 with […]