Toronto Blue Jays prospect Yennsy Diaz says weather and language have been his most difficult challenges since arriving from Dominican Republic. The right-handed pitcher left the island in 2016, two years after being drafted, and immediately saw the difference. Toronto Observer reporter Bruno Pizarro recently talked with Diaz about the young hurler's acclimation process at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla.
Read MoreAfter posting a 3.93 ERA in 34 1/3 innings with the Short-Season class-A Vancouver Canadians in 2017, left-hander Grayson Huffman is working on two variations of a slider to add to his pitching arsenal in hopes that this will help him move up in the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league ranks. He tells Toronto Observer reporter Ashley Taylor that his biggest goal in 2018 is to "stand out."
Read MorePitching prospect Conor Fisk, who posted a 3.84 ERA in 28 games for the class-A Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays, is striving for consistency in 2018. His goal is to pitch in double-A. Centennial College Journalism student Anthony Amador recently spoke with Fisk at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla.
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Former Toronto Mets OF Tristan Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.) is a projected first rounder in June. Canadian Baseball Network writer Cole Shelton recently caught up with the talented youngster to discuss the draft and his tenure with the NCAA Kentucky Wildcats.
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Dane Tofteland (Grand Prairie, Alta.) had a pair of hits and knocked in a run as Indiana State scored a 2-0 win over Western Michigan.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, predicts who will comprise the triple-A Buffalo Bisons' pitching staff in 2018.
Read MoreA recent photo of Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper posing in a Montreal Expos' uniform top and an accompanying hat created an online buzz among Canadian baseball fans. Harper confirmed to Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher, however, that the photo was, indeed, photoshopped.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays officially released outfielder Ezequiel Carrera on Sunday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.
Read MoreKevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Stubby Clapp, Rusty Staub, Larry Landreth, John Axford and Dustin McGowan.
Read MoreSecond base prospect Cullen Large is looking for ways to become even more disciplined at the plate. The 2017 fifth round pick has been known for working high pitch counts and drawing walks since his college days, when he used to be an umpire in the summer as a way to keep himself connected to the plate. This spring, he has been using the Blue Jays' mental performance drills to help him further develop this attribute. Centennial College Journalism student Julia Camargo recently caught up with Large at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio may have aspired to be a home run hitter like Jeff Bagwell in his childhood, but he’s developing into a player more like his Hall of Famer dad, Craig. The Blue Jays' 2016 fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame has earned praise in scouting circles for his polished, high-contact hitting and solid defence at second base, traits that led his father Craig to seven All-Star appearances over his 20-year career. Centennial College Journalism student Ryan Cuneo spoke with the younger Biggio at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla., on Thursday.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays prospect Ridge Smith needed some extra time to feel comfortable on and off the field before turning pro. He was first drafted in the 29th round in 2013 by the Cleveland Indians, when Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro were still part of the front office, but he did not feel he was ready to play third base at the next level. Smith switched to the catching position and he was drafted again by Atkins and Shapiro, who had moved to the Blue Jays organization, this time in the 12th round in 2016. Centennial College Journalism student Jennifer Redenbach shares Smith's story.
Read MoreWhen Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Josh DeGraaf finished high school in 2011, he was unsure if he was prepared for Major League Baseball. But after seven years of college, international play, and minor-league camp experience, the seasoned pitcher is ready for the next level. Centennial College Journalism student Jess Koffie recently caught up with the hardworking DeGraaf at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla.
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1B Kole Cottam, whose roots go back to Burlington, Ont., knocked in four runs with a double and a homer as the Kentucky Wildcats handed No. 3 Texas Tech a 10-7 loss. Photo: Quinn Foster, UK Athletics.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays' 2017 third-round pick Riley Adams was a shortstop until his sophomore year of high school, but the 21-year-old is now embracing his new position behind the plate. Centennial College Journalism student Braden Jones caught up with Adams at the Bobby Mattick Training Center this week.
Read MoreAfter six seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays organization as an outfielder, Joshua Almonte began his transition to becoming a pitcher this offseason. Toronto Observer writer Nikolas Marsiglio spoke to Almonte about his shift to the mound at the Bobby Mattick Training Center in Dunedin, Fla.
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The Blue Jays have bulked up infield depth adding Aledmys Diaz, Yangervis Solarte and Gift Ngoepe
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher paid Rusty Staub a visit at a West Palm Beach, Fla., hospital. The Montreal Expos legend and Canadian Baseball Hall Famer remains in the critical care unit, but his condition has improved in recent days.
Read MoreAmanda Fewer shares her photos from the Toronto Blue Jays' 9-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Grapefruit League action at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., on Thursday.
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