Bassitt sounds off on MLB rule changes

Bassitt sounds off on MLB rule changes

Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Count Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt among the early critics of Major League Baseball’s rule changes for the 2024 season. “We’re yet again having to learn new rules,” Bassitt said Sunday. “Hopefully in 2025 we stop doing this charade.” In an attempt to improve … Read more

Tiedemann draws raves at Blue Jays camp

Tiedemann draws raves at Blue Jays camp

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

Green gets full spring experience with Jays

Green gets full spring experience with Jays

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

Manoah feeling confident again after down year

Manoah feeling confident again after down year

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

Blue Jays agree to terms with Escobar

Blue Jays agree to terms with Escobar

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

Pitchers and catchers report to Jays’ camp

Pitchers and catchers report to Jays’ camp

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

Manoah’s return a key storyline at Jays’ camp

Manoah’s return a key storyline at Jays’ camp

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

Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Rodriguez

Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Rodriguez

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

Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. wins arbitration case

Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. wins arbitration case

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

Justin Turner: ‘A lot of talent’ in Jays lineup

Justin Turner: ‘A lot of talent’ in Jays lineup

TORONTO – Justin Turner is ready to be whichever version of himself the Toronto Blue Jays desire. “My job is to be available for (manager John) Schneider in any way he needs me, and for as many games as I possibly can,” Turner said on a video conference Friday, speaking to reporters for the first … Read more