Posts in Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays excited to have two first-round picks in draft

Thanks to a compensatory pick the Toronto Blue Jays received when slugger Edwin Encarnacion departed via free agency this past off-season, the club will have two first-round picks in this year's MLB Draft that will begin on Monday. Steve Sanders, the Blue Jays director of amateur scouting, is excited about the possibilities this presents. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.

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Blue Jays first baseman Smoak'n hot at the plate

Even though he's employing a new approach at the pate that focuses on squaring the ball up rather than trying to hit home runs, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is leading his club with 17 home runs this season. The Goose Creek, S.C., native is on pace for his best offensive season. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently caught up with Smoak in Toronto.

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Power surge key to Jays' successful May

The Toronto Blue Jays belted 49 home runs during the month of May.  Historically, it was their second-best May showing, topped only by 2010’s 54. This power surge was a key to the club's 18-10 record in May. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has more on the Blue Jays' power surge in the season's second month.

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