MLB Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios is a student of the game and looks to keep moving forward after last October’s playoff loss. Veteran starting pitcher studying teammates’ throwing techniques at spring training Gregory Strong · The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 22, 2024 9:46 PM EST | LastContinue Reading
MLB Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he has “no hard feelings” with the team after going through the arbitration process earlier this month. 1st baseman says process is part of business and he will be ready to start seasonGregory Strong · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading
MLB Rob Manfred will retire from his position as MLB commissioner in January 2029 after serving 14 years in the role. 65-year-old, whose contract ends Jan. 25, 2029, succeeded Bud Selig in 2015 Mark Didtler · The Associated Press · Posted: Feb 15, 2024 7:58 PM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading
MLB Eager to look forward after another quick post-season exit last year, the Toronto Blue Jays opened camp Thursday with a sense of optimism and a belief that they have the ability to contend again in the always-tough American League East. Toronto coming off 2nd straight post-season sweep in wild-cardContinue Reading
MLB The Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the season while trying to erase the memory of their latest playoff exit. Pitcher Alek Manoah, who has kept quiet since he was twice demoted to the minor leagues last summer, is among the storylines. 2022 AL CyContinue Reading
MLB Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California. Cavnar will become the first woman to handle primary play-by-play duties in major league history. Veteran broadcaster has covered baseball for 17 of 20 years in media businessThe AssociatedContinue Reading
MLB Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming the 1st woman umpire in MLB history after getting full-time spring training assignment. 47-year-old native of New Jersey is set to work exhibition game on Feb. 24 in Florida Jen Pawol, left, seen in a file photo, receives lineup cards fromContinue Reading
MLB The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a $32-million US, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. Right-hander, 26, has experience as starter and reliever in top leagues in Cuba, JapanThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 09, 2024 10:50 AM EST |Continue Reading
MLB The class of 2024 also includes former women’s national team member Ashley Stephenson, former Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Godfrey, former national team pitcher Rod Heisler and longtime Toronto Leaside baseball executive Howard Birnie. Key was part of franchise’s 1st World Series champion in 1992The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading
MLB 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. 2020 World Series champion had 23 homers, 96 RBI last season with Red SoxGregory Strong · The Canadian PressContinue Reading
