Eddie Michels Photo in Ft. Myers

  Jays 9, Redsox 7   In the unique three sequence of Eddie Michel photos below, Dalton Pompey is nearly hit in the head.  Pompey uses acrobatics to avoid pitch and then lays down a perfectly executed squeeze.   TORONTO (9) AT BOSTON (7) TORONTO AB R H BI BOSTON AB R H BI Reyes […]

Too Much Time on His Hands

As host, editor, publisher, among other things, here at Rocket Sports & Entertainment,  I felt it was a great time to share with you what I discovered today about Eddie Michels, or as on twitter #EddieMichelsPhoto. Eddie Michels is going on his fifth season of reporting for Rocket Sports & Entertainment.  Everyone at our wonderful network […]

Eddie’s Odd and Ends from First Game

AUDIO: Eddie Michels from Blue Jays Camp

Eddie Michels chats with Kris Dunn on Friday 2-27 and Rick Sassone Saturday 2-28 from Toronto Blue Jays training camp

Another HBP?

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Rocket Sports and Entertainment, the leader in catching those taking one for the team, did it again today!   Roemon Fields of the Blue Jays Instructional League squad got plunked on the brain bucket.  Fields did trot down to first before being checked out by the team trainers.  If you check out the second picture […]

Hoffman at Mattick

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Toronto Blue Jays 2014 first round pick Jeff Hoffman is in his third week of long toss (60′) at the team’s Mattick Complex.  Hoffman has been working out with the team’s prospects during Instructional Camp. 

Blue Jays Award Winners

 Courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays The Blue Jays are proud to recognize the achievements of Nate Murrie, Matt Anderson, Richard “Stubby” Clapp and Taylor Cole.   Nate Murrie has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the All Lamacchia Award given annually to the amateur scout that exemplifies the work ethic and perseverance best demonstrated by […]

Howard House: Is this thing done Yet?

BELLEAIRE BEACH, FLA.–Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard’s new home on the beach seems to be making slow but sure progress toward completion.  Shown here today from Gulfview Blvd.  the $25-million home appears to have all but the landscaping to be done on the inland side.   

Million Dollar Arm: “Everyone is a Free Man”, as told by Eddie Michels

  Rinku Singh on the mound July 4, 2009 Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network’s Eddie Michels gets around. Eddie has long been a part of the MLB and MiLB (Minor League) circuit and always has a great story from all over the major and minor leagues.   Always having a good laugh but reporting with […]

POMPEY IS GOLD

DUNEDIN, FLA.–Dunedin Blue Jays center fielder Dalton Pompey got one of only nine 2013 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Thursday April 24, 2014.      Pompey of Mississauga Ontario is shown above receiving the award from Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Connor (left) with Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Field Coordinator Doug Davis (right) looking on.      […]