R.I.P. Gentlemen Jim Fanning

Canadians in MLB, Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 27, 2015Comment

Derrick Loveless had three hits, including a home run as class-A Dunedin doubled up on the Brevard County Manatees. Photo: Jay Blue.

Toronto Blue JaysJay BlueApril 26, 2015Comment

Shawn hopes to take Ajax Hill

RHP Shawn Hill (right) talks with former Toronto Blue Jays Corey Thurman in the York Revolution dugout in 2012. Hill worked three innings Friday night and hopes to pitch for Canada at the Pan Am Games in Ajax in July.RHP Shawn Hill (right) talks with former Toronto Blue Jays Corey Thurman in the York Revolution dugout in 2012.

Toronto Blue JaysRyan IsaacApril 26, 2015Comment

Mini Bautista, mini-Norris draw attention

Oscar, Jasper, and Bella Wood (left to right) are becoming quite the staples at the Rogers Centre and catching the eye of fans and players alike. Dressing up as mini Jose Bautista, and mini Daniel Norris has become a family ritual that the Wood family doesn’t plan on giving up any time soon, and for good reason. Top photo: Lauren Thompson.

Toronto Blue JaysRyan IsaacApril 24, 2015Comment

Saunders back, is Tolleson the one to go?

OF Michael Saunders (Victoria, BC) is about to come off the disabled list … and Andrew Hendriks tries to answer the question who departs?

Toronto Blue JaysAndrew HendriksApril 24, 2015Comment

Throw from RF detrails Bautista-Birds battle

Jose Bautista grimaced as he gingerly slid his right shoulder into his white Blue Jays top preparing for the team picture Wednesday afternoon.

The next round of the Bautista-Baltimore birds battle would have to wait.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 24, 2015Comment

Throw from RF detrails Bautista-Birds battle

Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 23, 2015Comment

Canucks Martin, Francis together again

In the fifth inning of Monday’s matchup at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, where the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Houston Astros, the home team had an all-Canadian battery, with Jeff Francis taking the mound and throwing toRussell Martin in a game for the first time in his career.

Toronto Blue JaysAlexis BrudnickiApril 21, 2015Comment

West has umped more years than any ump

Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 19, 2015Comment

37 things to know about #35 Jeff Francis

Baseball Canada, Canadians in MLB, Canadians in the Minors, Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 19, 2015Comment

Canucks Martin, Francis together again

It almost seems as though it had been a long time coming.

Canadians in MLB, Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysAlexis BrudnickiApril 19, 2015Comment

White, Morrow, Lind, Beeston, Barber

Canadians in MLB, Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 17, 2015Comment

Robson watching his pal Pompey

Jacob Robson watching his pal Pompey

Martin aided Bucs, tries to do same with Jays

Russell Martin aided Bucs, tries to do same with Jays

Canadians in MLB, Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysAlexis BrudnickiApril 14, 2015

Manfred drops in on Blue Jays opener

Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 14, 2015Comment

Bautista makes like Babe in Baltimore

Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 13, 2015Comment

Bautista joins sluggers Bell, Delgado

Carlos Delgado and George Bell, both former Silver Slugger winners will be at the Roger Centre Monday night for the home opener to present Jose Bautista his third Silver Slugger honor.

Toronto Blue JaysAndrew HendriksApril 13, 2015Comment

Young Ben throws 1st pitch at opener

Ben Sheppard, eight, talks ball with Lloyd Moseby at the one-day Super Camp last July at Whitby, Ont. Commissioner Rob Manfred gave the ceremonial first-pitch duties to young Ben Monday night at the Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue JaysAndrew HendriksApril 13, 2015Comment

Six rookies stack Blue Jays lineup

Canadians in MLB, Major Leagues (MLB), Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottApril 12, 2015Comment

Francis recalls his draft year

LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) recalls his draft year