By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2024 12:15 pm Updated February 23, 2024 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Tiedemann has been scratched from starting Saturday’s pre-season opener against Philadelphia due to left hamstring discomfort. Manager John Schneider says … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Davis Schneider is getting his first taste of big-league training camp even though he’s no longer a rookie. The infielder had a memorable debut with the Toronto Blue Jays last August by hitting a homer in his first at-bat after getting a callup from Triple-A Buffalo. Schneider went on to enjoy a … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays used different approaches when it came to the delicate matter of salary arbitration with their two homegrown franchise cornerstones. A year ago, shortstop Bo Bichette and the team agreed to a three-year deal that ensured the two sides wouldn’t go through a process that can sometimes be unpleasant. … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Newly signed Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez drew a crowd for his first throwing session at the team’s player development complex. With pitching coach Pete Walker and manager John Schneider among those watching behind him, the sound of Rodriguez’s fastball repeatedly pounding the catcher’s glove was distinct. The nods of approval from … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Count Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt among the early critics of Major League Baseball’s rule changes for the 2024 season. “We’re yet again having to learn new rules,” Bassitt said Sunday. “Hopefully in 2025 we stop doing this charade.” In an attempt to improve … Read more
DUNEDIN, Fla. – With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays’ locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone was the sullen look — a common appearance during a down year in 2023 — of a pitcher who couldn’t … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2024 8:04 pm Updated February 7, 2024 8:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case on Wednesday and will receive a salary of US$19.9 million this season. Several … Read more
TORONTO – Justin Turner is ready to be whichever version of himself the Toronto Blue Jays desire. “My job is to be available for (manager John) Schneider in any way he needs me, and for as many games as I possibly can,” Turner said on a video conference Friday, speaking to reporters for the first … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract, a baseball source confirmed Tuesday. The 39-year-old Turner, who hit .276 with 23 homers and 96 RBIs last season for … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 16, 2024 4:16 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven appeared in 11 games with the Colorado Rockies last … Read more
