Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently caught up with Great Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum Owen Diodati (Niagara Falls, Ont.) to discuss the Canadian’s early season success with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Quality over quantity was preached when discussing the criteria for a successful Toronto Blue Jays trade deadline. However in analyzing the Blue Jays’ deadline moves, Canadian Baseball Network writer Mike DiStefano writes that general manager Ross Atkins still seems to be concerned about quantity and establishing positional depth over adding impact players to the system.
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Marcus Stroman likely threw his last pitch as a Toronto Blue Jay Wednesday night in the Jays’ 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano looks at what could be next for Stroman with the trade deadline fast approaching, and what another team can expect from the 28-year-old hurler down the stretch.
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The Toronto Blue Jays selected 18-year-old right-hander Elvis Luciano from the Kansas City Royals organization in the Rule 5 draft on Thursday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano has more on the young hurler.
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Former Toronto Blue Jays draft pick Mattingly Romanin (Burlington, Ont.) is one of the first players to sign with the Welland Jackfish, the Intercounty Baseball League’s newest franchise. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano has the details.
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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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With a perfect 8-0 record in eight starts in his sophomore season at Iowa Western, North Vancouver, B.C., native Indigo Diaz has been very impressive this spring, heading into the 2018 MLB draft. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently spoke with the young right-hander.
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Drafted in the first round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010, Deck McGuire re-signed with the club this off-season after making his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds last September. The 6-foot-6 right-hander didn't allow a run in 10 1/3 Grapefruit League innings, but he will start the season with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently caught up with McGuire, who's hoping for a big league call up in his second tour of duty with the Blue Jays.
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It’s been a well-traveled journey for Nick Trogrlic-Iverson early in his baseball career, but each decision has seemingly paid off. The young right-hander grew up in Oakville, Ont., playing baseball throughout the Great Toronto Area (GTA), while also taking part in international tournaments such as the WWBA World Championships. He's now pitching collegiate ball for the Central Arizona Vaqueros and is one of the top-ranked Canadian pitching prospects heading into the June MLB draft. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently spoke with Trogrlic-Iverson.
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After electing to non-tender Ryan Goins, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired former National League All-star shortstop Aledmys Diaz from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano has the details.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano writes a goodbye - and thank you - letter to Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista.
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RHP Daniel Procopio heard and saw his name at the same time: from an Angels scout on the phone and while watching the draft on MLB Network. The former Niagara University Purple Eagle also pitched for the Toronto Mets and the Windsor Selects.
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Matt Brash (Kingston, Ont.) was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year in his freshman season for the Niagara University Purple Eagles. But the young right-hander hopes to enhance his pitching arsenal so he can be even more effective in his sophomore campaign. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently caught up with the young pitcher.
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Even though he's employing a new approach at the pate that focuses on squaring the ball up rather than trying to hit home runs, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is leading his club with 17 home runs this season. The Goose Creek, S.C., native is on pace for his best offensive season. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently caught up with Smoak in Toronto.
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The Toronto Blue Jays were trounced 12-2 by the New York Yankees in the first game of a four-game series at Rogers Centre on Thursday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano has the game details.
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Joe Smith picked up his side-arm delivery with the Wright State Raiders and now is in his 10th year in the majors.
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Marcus Stroman, home run bats of Devon Travis, Kevin Pillar, Ryan Goins, lift Jays over Angels
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