On the first day of the MLB draft, there were only three games on the slate for the Toronto Blue Jays' minor affiliates. All three won with a lot of roster shuffling to prepare for the start of the short-season teams this week. Jay Blue has the rundown.
Read MoreIt’s been almost 12 full months since Toronto native Daniel Pinero signed a professional contract to play with the Detroit Tigers, after the organization selected him in the ninth round of last summer’s draft, and since then, he has already logged some highlights and less-than-ideal moments in his professional career. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently spoke with the young shortstop.
Read MoreIn five games on Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league affiliates closed the day with a 3-2 record, getting wins in Buffalo, Dunedin and the Dominican Republic. Jay Blue has the rundown.
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The West Michigan Whitecaps hosted Canada Night to honour its current Canucks native Jacob Robson (Windsor, Ont.), Cole Bauml (Muenster, Sask.) and Daniel Pinero (Toronto, Ont.), amidst an array of gestures and displays celebrating the country north.
Read MoreJunior National Team alum Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) has been named to the South Division roster for the Southern League All-Star Game that will take place on June 20. Despite being just 19 years old, the Canadian right-hander is tied for first in the double-A loop with seven wins, while his 2.73 ERA and 1.02 WHIP are among the top 10 in the league.
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Elliott: RHP Ian Harvey saw Matt Holliday and Ray Halladay before they were drafted, his freshman year at Oklahoma State
Read MoreIn five games on Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league affiliates were 2-3 as the DSL Blue Jays lost their first game and the Dunedin Blue Jays' losing skid continues. Jay Blue has the rundown.
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Ontario Prospects grad LHP Ryan Kellogg (Whitby, Ont.) had a two-win week for the class-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Kellogg broke in playing for Rob and Rich Butler.
Read MoreThe DSL Blue Jays were the only Toronto Blue Jays' affiliate to win on Monday, but two of their minor league teams were not in action. Jay Blue has the rundown.
Read MoreOkotoks, Alta., native Jordan Procyshen is doing his best to represent his red-and-white roots within the red-and-blue ranks of the Boston Red Sox organization. Now in his fourth professional season, the hard-nosed Portland Sea Dogs catcher is the lone Canadian to be playing on a Red Sox affiliate. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently caught up with Procyshen to talk about his baseball odyssey.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays' affiliates went 2-2 on Sunday with wins from Lansing and Buffalo while the DSL Blue Jays got their season going on Saturday, winning their opener. Jay Blue has the rundown.
Read MoreWith his recent promotion to the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, right-hander Andrew Case (Saint John, N.B.) is now pitching professionally in the same city he travelled to as a youngster with the New Brunswick Selects team. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently caught up with the 24-year-old in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays' minor league affiliates were on the wrong end of two 1-0 losses on Friday as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Lansing Lugnuts both wasted strong outings from their starting pitchers. The Buffalo Bisons were the only winners, opening up a series at home on the right note. Jay Blue provides the details.
Read MoreThe Lansing Lugnuts salvaged the only win among the Toronto Blue Jays' four minor league affiliates on Thursday, putting on a huge offensive display to beat the Lake County Captains. Jay Blue has the rundown.
Read MoreWith five games on the schedule for the Toronto Blue Jays' minor leaguers, four ended up in victories, including a doubleheader sweep by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats over the Harrisburg Senators. Jay Blue has the rundown.
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Jesen Therrien (Montreal, Que.) has seven saves and gives a lot of the credit to former Cy Young award winner Eric Gagne.
Read MoreMississauga, Ont., native Dalton Pompey went 3-for-4 with three RBI for the class-A Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays in his first game back since suffering a concussion in the World Baseball Classic. But the Dunedin squad was just one of the three Toronto Blue Jays' minor league affiliates in action on Tuesday. Jay Blue has the rundown.
Read MoreSaskatoon Giants alum Cole Bauml (Muenster, Sask.) is suiting up for the class-A West Michigan Whitecaps in his third professional season in the Detroit Tigers organization. The 24-year-old outfielder is one of three Canadians on the roster. The other two - Jacob Robson and Daniel Pinero - hail from Ontario, so Bauml will represent Saskatchewan at the Whitecaps' upcoming Canada Night scheduled for June 8. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently caught up with Bauml in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Read MoreIntense left-hander Shane Dawson (Drayton Valley, Alta.) is now in his second season with the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. On top of refining his delivery and command, the Canadian southpaw is striving to have a calmer demeanor on the mound this season as he attempts to move up the organizational ladder. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki recently spoke with the 23-year-old left-hander in Manchester, N.H.
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