Gibbons thinks of Travis as top of the order bat

Ever since the Toronto Blue Jays acquired him from the Detroit Tigers for Anthony Gose, Devon Travis has been forecast to be a top of the order bat. Unfortunately, the likeable infielder has been plagued by injuries. But it's now 2018 and Travis is finally healthy and thriving at the plate with his recent promotion to the two-hole. Canadian Baseball Network writer Cole Shelton spoke to Gibbons about Travis’s recent success.

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Canadian Pop 'excited to be an Oriole'

Right-handed pitching prospect Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) was caught by surprise on July 18 when he was notified that he was one of five players being sent to the Baltimore Orioles by the Los Angeles Dodgers for All-Star shortstop Manny Machado. But the 21-year-old Canuck is now excited to be in the Orioles organization. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently spoke with Pop to discuss the trade and his outstanding 2018 season.

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Alomar hosts successful PR12 event in Puerto Rico, T12 in Toronto is next

Toronto Blue Jays legend Roberto Alomar just concluded the first PR12 Showcase event at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event that was sponsored by Major League Baseball took place on Alomar’s beautiful island July 31-to-Aug. 5. A number of pro scouts and college recruiters were on hand as PR12 searched for the best 150 players age 17-to-20.

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