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Sweatshirt for Hoffman

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Sporting a fastball at 89-90 MPH according to Toronto Blue Jays coaches Jeff Hoffman threw his second BP session since “Tommy John Surgery” last May.  Hoffman, Toronto’s first pick, ninth overall in the June 2014 Amateur Draft, threw 15-pitches off the mound on Friday January 9, 2015 despite temperatures in the low 50’s.  […]

Audio: View from the Dugout – 2015 Resolutions AL East

The Yankees, Redsox, Orioles, Rays and Blue Jays are always trying to one up each other.  Here is what’s need to happen in 2015 as only Kris Dunn can deliver… https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/view-from-the-dugout-2015-resolutions-al-east

Jays Spring Training Tickets on Sale

  DUNEDIN, FLA.–Despite a 52* temperature 19-die-hard fans showed up for the first day single game spring training tickets went on sale at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.  A single ticket window opened five minutes prior to the announced 9 AM opening with some fans purchasing tickets for the Blue Jays spring opponents (Rays, Red Sox, Tigers […]

1st Rounder Hoffman make Progress

DUNEDIN, FLA.–The Toronto Blue Jays first round pick in last years June draft RHP Jeff Hoffman continues to improve and make progress after last May’s “Tommy John Surgery.”  The ninth pick overall threw about 25-30 pitches on flat ground Wednesday.  Hoffman threw a 15-pitch bullpen session for the first time on Monday January 5, 2015 and is scheduled […]

First Jays Workout Less than 50 Days

DUNEDIN, FLA.–New “Field Turf” is being installed on the Toronto Blue Jays half field at their Mattick Complex.  The new turf and rehabbing of the five natural grass fields at the complex are expected to be ready for the teams first workout February 22nd.

Audio: View from the Dugout 2015 HOF Class

  The 2015 Hall of Fame Class has been announced. Four players will be enshrined in Cooperstown. Should there have been a fifth? Kris Dunn lets you know in his View from the Dugout… https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/view-from-the-dugout-2015-hof-class

Down by the ocean…

    Saigon Kick with Pitbull Toddler and Save the Radio – December 27th, State Theater, St Petersburg OK, not exactly the ocean, but Saigon Kick returned yet again to the waters of Tampa Bay; downtown St. Petersburg at the State Theater for the second time in just under two years. With nothing new to […]

OT Works for Bucky and the 5th Quarter

  Rocket Sports & Entertainment have been partnering with the Outback Bowl for the last 5 years, and this 2015 game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Auburn Tigers was very special. One of the most defining moments of my adulthood was when I was standing on the sidelines with the Wisconsin Badgers as they […]

Audio: View from the Dugout 2015 MLB Resolutions

    With 2015 upon us the 2015 MLB season is just around the corner.  It’s time for teams to put their New Year’s resolution plans in place.  Let’s start in Tampa… https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/view-from-the-dugout-mlb-new-years-resolution-preview

Bubba is the Best

  New Smyrna Beach, Fla. — The 2015 racing season kicked off Saturday night at New Smyrna Speedway with the Red Eye 100. Georgia’s Bubba Pollard became just the second non Florida resident to ever win the race.  Bubba has won a bunch of races in the last few years, but he has never won […]