DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann did some minor tinkering with his workout routine in the off-season and it led to some major results. His stuff on the mound has drawn raves too. The 21-year-old left-hander added more muscle to his six-foot-four frame over the winter. The extra mass has helped with … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Reliever Chad Green is getting the full spring experience this time around with the Toronto Blue Jays. Unlike last year when he was recovering from Tommy John surgery, the veteran right-hander is building up for the campaign with a regular throwing routine and participation in fielding drills at the team’s player development … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays’ locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone was the sullen look — a common appearance during a down year in 2023 — of a pitcher who couldn’t … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2024 10:14 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar on a minor-league contract Friday with an invite to spring training. He hit .226 with six homers and … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Eager to look forward after another quick post-season exit last year, the Toronto Blue Jays opened camp Thursday with a sense of optimism and a belief that they have the ability to contend again in the always-tough American League East. “This group is hungry,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “There’s guys … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is confident the Oakland Athletics will be playing in Las Vegas starting in 2028. “The reality of the situation is that whenever you’re leaving a market where you’ve been for decades and you’re going to make a move to a different city where there’s not a stadium, that’s … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the 2024 season while trying to erase the memory of their latest post-season exit. The first official workout is set for Thursday at the Player Development Complex as the team prepares for the Grapefruit League opener against the Philadelphia Phillies … Read more
NEW YORK — Jen Pawol is on the verge becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire. The 47-year-old from New Jersey was selected to work a full-time big league spring training schedule this year, people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. That put her on track to become the first woman to umpire … Read more
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. The 26-year-old has experience as both a starter and a reliever in top leagues in Cuba and Japan. Rodriguez could battle for the fifth spot in Toronto’s starting rotation or … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2024 8:04 pm Updated February 7, 2024 8:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case on Wednesday and will receive a salary of US$19.9 million this season. Several … Read more
