Charlie Montoyo knows that the game of baseball is perpetually evolving. It might explain why he was passed over so many times before with front offices seeking out younger candidates to fill its roles. It’s also why Montoyo, who was officially introduced on Monday as the Toronto Blue Jays’ 13th manager in team history, admitted to being an old-school blend, one willing to explore and incorporate analytics when need be.
Read MoreMember of the 1993 World Series-winning Toronto Blue Jays squad gathered at the soldout Back2Back 25th anniversary reunion dinner in Toronto last Tuesday. Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson was there and he’s still taking credit for Joe Carter’s walk-off home run.
Read MoreThe Ontario Sports Hall of Fame honoured Mark Capone, Tom Henke, Brian Kilrea and Joey Votto in a ceremony in Toronto on October 23.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays new manager Charlie Montoyo plans to blend an old-school approach with analytics in his new position. Canadian Baseball Network writer Cole Shelton has more details on the Blue Jays’ new manager from yesterday’s press conference.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Stubby Clapp, Charlie Montoyo, Doug Melvin, Fergie Jenkins, Terry Puhl and Tim Hyers.
Read MoreIn January 2017, Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge caught up with 2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce when he had just signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott spoke with former teammates and coaches about Toronto Blue Jays’ new manager Charlie Montoyo and they had nothing but positive reviews.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, offers a summary of the class-A Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays’ 2018 season.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays announced on Thursday that Charlie Montoyo has been named the 13th manager in club history, agreeing to a three-year contract through the 2021 season with a team option for 2022.
Read MoreJoey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) and Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak were among the Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists announced on Thursday.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman teamed up with OF Mike Trout to win the Dymanic Duo tournament featuring the best hitter and pitcher from 19 years of Perfect Game events. Stroman-Trout beat Zach Greinke-Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) in the final.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Stubby Clapp, Rob Thomson, Jim Henderson, George Bell, Fergie Jenkins, Ralph McCabe and Jerry Garvin.
Read MoreFormer Toronto Blue Jays closer Tom Henke will be inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Tuesday at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto.
Read MoreJay Blue, of Blue Jays from Away, summarizes the Toronto Blue Jays’ low-A Lansing Lugnuts’ 2018 season.
Read MoreElliott, Memories and such: Roy Halladay, Wilbur (Moose) Johnson, Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, Mississippi Valley air Lines, Randall Simon and David (Boomer) Wells
Read MoreTwo of baseball’s most highest-rated prospects — Montreal-born Surprise Saguaro third baseman Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. (Blue Jays) and Scottsdale Scorpions right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley (Astros) — are the Arizona Fall League’s first players of the week for 2018.
Read MoreKevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Jose Bautista, the Montreal Expos, Matt Stairs, Jamie Romak, Fergie Jenkins, Doug Melvin and Al Oliver.
Read MoreEmily @JaysGirlEmily, from Blue Jays from Away, writes that she understands why Troy Tulowitzki has such an attachment to his well-used glove.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, provides a rundown of the Toronto Blue Jays prospects that are participating in the Arizona Fall League.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott shares memories of John Gibbons, Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis, Duncan McNaughton and a scouting report on Junior National Team alum and 2018 Milwaukee Brewers draft pick Connor Sparks (Saskatoon, Sask.).
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