Daniels chooses Blue Jays over promising football career

When David (D.J.) Daniels heard his named called in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays he had to leave his football aspirations behind to join the team.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 14, 2017

Blue Jays' Bergen never had any doubt that baseball was his sport

Travis Bergen knew baseball was his sport since the day he took his first steps as a toddler.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 14, 2017

Thomas hoping work ethic can help him beat long odds with Blue Jays

Author Tim Notke once said that hard work beats talent where talent doesn’t work hard.Jake Thomas is a good example.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 13, 2017

Palacios going into family business with Blue Jays

The road from a neighbourhood diamond to Major League stadium can seem unending, but Joshua Palacios is getting closer.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 13, 2017

Jays’ Fishman gearing up for first full pro season

Jake Fishman is transitioning from Division III All-American to Major League hopeful.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 13, 2017

Blue Jays prospect Nay takes page from grandfather’s playbook

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Mitch Nay’s love of baseball runs in his blood.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 12, 2017

Smith goes through career resurgence with Blue Jays

After enduring a rough breakup with the Oakland Athletics, Murphy Smith has thrived with the Toronto Blue Jays since joining them in 2015.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 12, 2017

Fisk gets taste of big Canadian crowds in Vancouver

Conor Fisk would like to call Toronto his summer home and the way he’s pitching that could happen sooner rather than later.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 12, 2017

Grube continues globe-trotting quest with Blue Jays

Jarrett Grube is willing to go just about anywhere to keep playing the game he loves.

Minor leaguesJ.P. AntonacciMarch 12, 2017

Lebleblijian finding success with a new approach

Jason Lebleblijian isn’t on anyone’s top Major League prospect list, but he’s starting to hit like he should be.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 10, 2017

McKown looks to fight through rough start to pro career

Mitch McKown admits he’s had difficulty staying in the moment on the mound. If he’s going to have a smooth ride to the big leagues, the key will be learning to focus.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 10, 2017

Woodman could be first homegrown Blue Jays power threat in years

Outfielder J.B. Woodman has the potential to become the first power hitter the Toronto Blue Jays have drafted and developed since, well, Adam Lind in 2004.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 9, 2017

Romanin appreciates rare chance to play for hometown team

Mattingly Romanin, second basemen for the minor-league Vancouver Canadians, is one of the fortunate few that has a chance to make the dream of playing for his hometown team a reality.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 9, 2017

Canadian Bouchey leaves hockey behind to fulfill baseball dreams

Growing up in White Rock, B.C., as a Vancouver Canucks fan, Brayden Bouchey always dreamed about a career playing hockey, but now baseball is his path.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 9, 2017

Hard work and maturity paying off for Blue Jays' backstop Smith

When Ridge Smith was drafted in the 29th round by the Cleveland Indians in 2013, he politely declined the invitation. Now he has another chance.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 8, 2017

Maese making long, steady climb to Blue Jays debut

Justin Maese was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays just two years ago, and today he is working towards throwing that first pitch for Canada’s team.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 8, 2017

Woodman a key part of Blue Jays wave of offensive prospects

The first draft of the Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins era saw the Toronto Blue Jays shift from their traditional pitcher-first approach in favour of amassing elite offensive prospects.

Minor leaguesCBN StaffMarch 8, 2017