Veteran broadcaster Martinez soaks up information

With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays’ player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broadcaster watches batting practice from the visiting dugout bench. An up-close perch from behind the bullpen fence is ideal for observing pitchers. Martinez will … Read more

Bassitt gives up three runs in Jays’ loss

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 5:25 pm Updated March 2, 2024 5:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run first inning to help power the Braves to a 6-2 pre-season victory over the Toronto … Read more

Jays pitcher Manoah bumped from spring start

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 2:56 pm Updated March 2, 2024 2:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Alek Manoah has been bumped from his next scheduled pre-season start due to right shoulder soreness. Sebastian Espino … Read more

Jays’ Chapman reportedly signs deal to join Giants

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 1:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Matt Chapman is leaving the hot corner in Toronto for greener pastures in San Francisco. The Toronto Blue Jays’ third baseman agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with the Giants, according to … Read more

Son of Blue Jays pitcher Swanson out of intensive care after being hit by car

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 29, 2024 11:48 am Updated February 29, 2024 12:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson’s son Toby has been discharged from the pediatric intensive care unit. The four-year-old boy was hit by a … Read more

De Los Santos run the difference in Jays’ 3-2 win

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 28, 2024 4:15 pm Updated February 28, 2024 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Rafael Lantigua’s seventh-inning sacrifice fly brought home Luis De Los Santos with the go-ahead run in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-2 pre-season victory over … Read more

Manoah struggles in first pre-season start

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2024 3:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah allowed four earned runs over 1 2/3 innings in his first start of the pre-season Tuesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. Manoah, who was … Read more

Son of Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson hit by car, in critical condition in hospital

Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left the team to be with his family after his son, Toby, suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a car on Sunday. The four-year-old boy remained in critical condition at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital … Read more