Bob Hopper, a former Intercounty Baseball League pitcher and Toronto Blue Jays batting practice pitcher, passed away on September 26 at the age of 93. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher remembers him in this article.
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Until February 2, 2018, Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews was Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott’s favourite player. Then another ex-big leaguer came along and saved his life.
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“Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is ultra-hot and Marc Anthony must be drooling at the sky-high potential this young talent has. Anthony is the international music crooner and multi-time Grammy winner, whose status on Billboard charts is widely known. What is not widely known about Jennifer Lopez's ex is that he's the mastermind behind the baseball player agency Magnus Sports that scored a gigantic coup by landing Guerrero as a client in its top-heavy stable twitching with Latin American flavour.”
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Pitcher Ryan Borucki of the Toronto Blue Jays has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Kevin Kiermaier of the Tampa Bay Rays with a pitch during the bottom of the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field.
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Who has been the Toronto Blue Jays’ best starting pitcher in the postseason? Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew makes a case that it’s Juan Guzman, who was acquired by the Blue Jays 34 years ago today.
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In 2021, 14 communities across Canada were recipients of a Jays Care Foundation “Field Of Dreams” grant providing funding to design, refurbish and build safe spaces for children and youth to play baseball, develop life skills and learn from positive role models. On Wednesday, Jays Care announced that the Field Of Dreams grant application process is now open and available for communities for 2022.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Neil Munro shares that with his 39th home run of the season last night, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, Que.) moved into sole possession of second place on the single-season home run list among Canadians.
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The Toronto Blue Jays recalled OF Josh Palacios and optioned LHP Kirby Snead to the club’s triple-A affiliate in Buffalo.
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The Toronto Blue Jays completed a series of roster moves prior to Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals, promoting INF Kevin Smith from triple-A Buffalo and reinstating LHP Tim Mayza (left elbow inflammation) off of the 10-day injured list. In pair of corresponding transactions, RHP Alek Manoah was placed on the bereavement list, and RHP Rafael Dolis was designated for assignment.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have called up INF/OF Otto Lopez, who spent part of his youth in Montreal, and placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
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Jay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, summarizes Toronto Blue Jays’ newest reliever Connor Overton’s long arduous road to the big leagues. He also provides a scouting report.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott writes about his longtime friend and colleague Jay Greenberg who is battling the West Nile virus.
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The Toronto Blue Jays placed Ross Stripling on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with an oblique strain. They have recalled right-hander Trent Thornton from the triple-A Buffalo Bisons to replace him on the roster.
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been named the American League Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.
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Before the Class of 2020 takes its place in the Museum, plaques of Hall of Famers Roy Halladay, Joe Morgan and Satchel Paige will be temporarily removed to travel to events celebrating the legacy of the Hall of Fame heroes.
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Ahead of their game against Cleveland on Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays placed INF/OF Cavan Biggio on the 10-day injured list with mid-back tightness. In a corresponding move, OF Corey Dickerson (left foot contusion) has been reinstated from the injured list and will be available for tonight's game.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded reliever John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired reliever Brad Hand from the Washington Nationals in exchange for catcher Riley Adams.
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It has been 670 days since the Toronto Blue Jays played a home game at Rogers Centre, and the country is preparing a homecoming fit for the occasion. The club has announced the welcome home festivities planned for July 29 and 30, including Canadian landmarks turning blue, fan giveaways and entertainment at the ballpark, and special pregame ceremonies.
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In accordance with provincial reopening guidelines, the Toronto Blue Jays will host up to 15,000 fans in Rogers Centre beginning July 30 with robust health and safety protocols in place.
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