Jays prospect Kasevich working hard, but also learning to have fun
Selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB draft, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Josh Kasevich is working hard at the club’s training complex in Dunedin, Fla., this spring, but he also has to remind himself to have fun. “It's a game you can get caught up in performance and stuff like that,” he said. “But I mean, shoot, we get to come here and play baseball every day. It’s the best thing in the world . . . “ Centennial Sports Journalism student Kyle Ramnarine recently caught up with Kasevich in Dunedin, Fla.
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Canadians make history on MLB Opening Day
Canadians made history on Major League Baseball’s Opening Day yesterday. Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew has the details.
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Glew: Remembering when Bell hit three HRs for the Blue Jays on Opening Day
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew takes a look back at George Bell’s three home run performance for the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day in 1988.
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Schneider’s breakout 2022 season puts him on Blue Jays’ radar
Davis Schneider, a Toronto Blue Jays’ 28th round pick in 2017, has persevered through his share of adversity on and off the field, but the 24-year-old infield prospect put himself on the big league club’s radar with a breakout 2022 campaign that saw him reach triple-A. He hopes to build on that momentum in 2023. Centennial Sports Journalism student Zeno Fu recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.
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Jays prospect Danner sees himself in the big leagues in the near future
Hagen Danner, a catcher/outfielder turned pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization, has been impressed enough to be added to the club’s 40-man roster. The young right-hander, who will start the season in triple-A, expects to make his big league debut soon. Centennial Sports Journalism student Jamie Attard recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.
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Pop joins Romano in Canada's bullpen, Lopez heads for the Herd
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Tyson Shushkewich writes that Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) will join fellow Ontario Blue Jays alum closer Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) in the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen on Opening Day. Meanwhile, Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) has been sent to triple-A Buffalo.
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Jays prospect Van Eyk returns after Tommy John surgery
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect CJ Van Eyk has returned to the mound after 17 months rehab after Tommy John surgery. The 2020 second-round pick will likely begin the season with the High-A Vancouver Canadians. Centennial Sports Journalism student Yannis Economopoulos recently caught up with the right-hander in Dunedin, Fla.
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GREG OLIVER: Working with Gibby on his memoir
In the memoir, Gibby: Tales of a Baseball Lifer, John Gibbons argues in a few places that he is not the analytics-hater that he has sometimes been portrayed to be. Having worked with Gibby on the book, co-author Greg Oliver came to a similar conclusion. Oliver shares some of his experiences in writing the book with Gibbons.
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Catcher Deschamps hopes to follow in Martin’s footsteps
ABC alum and Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Nicolas Deschamps (Quebec, Que.) hopes to follow in the footsteps of his favourite player Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) and one day catch in the big leagues. Centennial Sports Journalism student Spencer Closs recently caught up with Deschamps in Dunedin, Fla.
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Canadian MLB Notes: Lopez, O'Neill, Toro, Votto, Wick
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew summarizes the transactions involving Canadian big leaguers that have taken place over the past 24 hours.
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Late-blooming Dallas hopes to continue climb up Jays’ ranks
Late-blooming right-hander Chad Dallas has learned a lot from his dad and his brother who both played in the U.S. collegiate ranks. The Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect hopes to draw from some of that wisdom as he attempts to climb up the club’s minor league ranks. Centennial Sports Journalism student Grace Klodt recently caught up with Dallas in Dunedin, Fla.
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Jays’ prospect McCarty prioritizes family and faith in quest to make big leagues
Inspired by his family and his faith, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Ryan McCarty is attempting to climb the club’s minor league ranks.. Centennial Sports Journalism student Andrew Stuetz recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.
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Jays prospect Doughty credits LSU for “change the narrative” mentality
Selected 78th overall in the 2022 MLB draft, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Cade Doughty honed his skills at Louisiana State University prior to beginning his professional career. His family has a long history with LSU dating back four generations. Doughty believes what he learned under LSU coach Jay Johnson will help him a lot in his pro career. Centennial Sports Journalism student Jake Schulz recently caught up with Doughty in Dunedin, Fla.
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Watson’s small town roots help him in Jays' camp
Growing up in a small town, right-hander Troy Watson was able to use his humble roots to find success. The Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect’s entire family was born and raised in Gunter, Texas (north of Dallas) which has a population of 2,255. That added pressure of being from a rural place has helped develop the right-hander’s grounded way of life. Centennial Sports Journalism student Michael J. Collins recently caught up with Watson in Dunedin, Fla.
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Turconi brings his Steel City background to Jays' camp in Dunedin
For Toronto Blue Jays prospect Michael Turconi, grit is a way of life. Growing up in Pittsburgh, the left-handed batter has used the city’s cultural identity to form the way he plays the game of baseball. Centennial Sports Journalism student Patrick Hannon recently caught up with Turconi in Dunedin, Fla.
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BWDIK: Naylor, Pop, Quantrill, Queen, Soroka, Zastryzny
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Cal Quantrill, Josh Naylor, Mike Soroka, Rob Zastryzny and Mel Queen.
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Jays prospect Osahi's big league dream still alive despite injury woes
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Rafael Ohashi has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, but his dream to play in the big leagues is as strong as ever. Centennial Sports Journalism student Daniel Ramos recently caught up with Ohashi in Dunedin, Fla.
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Catcher Huntzinger focusing on defence in first spring training with Jays
Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Jerry Huntzinger is focusing on improving his defence at Toronto Blue Jays camp this spring. He s entering his first full season with the Blue Jays after signing with them as a free agent last July following the MLB draft. Centennial Sports Journalism student Jacob White recently caught up with Huntzinger in Dunedin, Fla.
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Dominguez draws inspiration from Rivera, McGriff
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Michael Dominguez was once compared to Mariano Rivera and he went to the same high school as Fred McGriff. He draws inspiration from both of them as he attempts to climb the Blue Jays’ minor league ranks. Centennial Sports Journalism student Shaelyn Winters recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.
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Former two-way player Wallace continues development in Jays' system
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Trenton Wallace has been impressive in his first two seasons in the Blue Jays’ organization, posting a 2.55 ERA in 25 appearances (14 starts). He is focused on improving his command in 2023. Centennial Sports Journalism student Zachary Friedman recently caught up with Wallace in Dunedin, Fla.
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