Wilson: Remembering when the Toronto Blue Jays played in Regina
“It was an event that baseball fans in Saskatchewan had never dreamed was possible, and it went so well that they ended up experiencing it twice.
A press conference in January of 1989 was held at Regina’s Sheraton Centre to announce that the Toronto Blue Jays were coming to play an exhibition game at Taylor Field – home of the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders – in May.”
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Blue Jays designate Pop for assignment
The Toronto Blue Jays have designated right-hander Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) for assignment.
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Glew: Who has made the most Opening Day starts for the Blue Jays?
So, who has made the most Opening Day starts for the Toronto Blue Jays?
Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew did the research and provides a position-by-position answer.
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Blue Jays announce five-year contract extension with Kirk
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a five-year, $58-million contract extension.
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Blue Jays unveil plans for season's opening week
The Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled their event schedule for Opening Day and opening week at Rogers Centre.
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Shushkewich: Blue Jays swoop in to sign FieldHouse's Aiden Taggart
The Toronto Blue Jays signed RHP Aiden Taggart (Grimsby, Ont.) while he was on the FieldHouse Pirates’ spring trip. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke to the young right-hander about signing his first pro contract.
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Martinez, Starkman go to bat for B.A.T. charity, setting spring record
The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.), for a fourth consecutive year, announced the non-profit has broken its fundraising record, securing $4.4 million in commitments from 1,662 players, coaches, and front office personnel across all 30 MLB clubs during the 2025 Spring Training Fundraising Tour.
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Blue Jays select Lovelady to 40-man roster
The Toronto Blue Jays have selected left-hander Richard Lovelady to their 40-man roster.
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Betts: With wise words from dad, O'Halloran ready for third pro season
Terriers and Junior National Team alum Connor O’Halloran (Mississauga, Ont.) is preparing for his third professional season in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts recently caught up with the young left-hander in Dunedin.
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Seguin: Will Jays decision on Springer turn season into negative or positive?
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Rob Seguin offers his annual thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays from spring training in Dunedin, Fla.
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Betts: Thumb down for Scherzer’s Opening Day odds?
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is dealing with a thumb injury and is unsure if he’ll be ready for Opening Day. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts has the story.
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Betts: Berrios named Blue Jays' Opening Day starter
Right-hander Jose Berrios has been named the Toronto Blue Jays’ Opening Day starter. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts has the story from Dunedin.
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Betts: Nimmala gives Blue Jays' system a needed potential star
“It’s understandable if Blue Jays fans were unfamiliar with the name Arjun Nimmala when Toronto selected him in the first round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft out of Strawberry Crest High School in Tampa.
High schoolers don’t always carry the same name recognition as their college counterparts, like 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage who made waves as a star at East Carolina University.
But as Nimmala’s confidence continues to grow with each passing day, so do the expectations from fans who now have his name firmly etched in their minds.
“I think it’s super high,” Nimmala said of his current belief in himself. “
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Betts: Harry happy to be a Blue Jay after trade from Twins
“Jay Harry didn’t see it coming.
He was 82 games into the 2024 minor league season with the Cedar Rapids Kernels when he received a phone call that changed the trajectory of his career.
The Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of a modest sell off and struck a deal with the Minnesota Twins to send right-hander Trevor Richards to the land of 10,000 lakes.
Their target in return? Harry.”
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Betts: Yesavage makes first pro appearance in Blue Jays Spring Breakout game
Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage threw two scoreless innings in his first professional appearance in Saturday’s Spring Breakout Game. The Blue Jays’ prospects beat the Minnesota Twins’ prospects 10-0 in the contest played at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts was at the game.
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Betts: Five takeaways from the Blue Jays Spring Breakout game
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts offers five takeaways from the Spring Breakout Game between the Toronto Blue Jays prospects and the Minnesota Twins prospects played at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., today.
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Betts: Kiermaier, Varsho … Brown? Canuck impressing Blue Jays with Gold Glove defence
Ontario Blue Jays alum and Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) was recently presented with a minor league Gold Glove Award for his defensive prowess. He also been selected to play for the Blue Jays squad in their Spring Breakout Game. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts caught up with Brown at the Blue Jays’ minor league complex in Dunedin.
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Whicker: Rays to dance in Tampa, while Blue Jays won't miss The Trop
Canadian Baseball Network writer Mark Whicker chimes in on the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium situation in Florida, which seems more up in the air than ever after the club backed out of a stadium deal in St. Petersburg this week.
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Betts: Manoah returns to bullpen mound after Tommy John surgery
“Nine months after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Alek Manoah was back on the mound at the Toronto Blue Jays’ Player Development complex on Friday.
It was just 15 fastballs, but for the high energy, emotional Manoah, it was a big step in his attempt to get back to his former self.
“It’s a whirlwind of emotions but it feels amazing right now,” said Manoah.”
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Blue Jays sign Tate
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed RHP Dillon Tate to a one-year, $1.4-million contract.
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