Posts in Toronto Blue Jays
Inspiring Campbell's love for baseball grows while continuing to battle leukemia

Last year, Blue Jays Central host Jamie Campbell revealed he was battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He now has medication to take and has had to make some adjustments to his routine, but he is determined to press on and his passion for baseball remains strong. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently caught up with Campbell to talk about his life, his battle with leukemia and his love of baseball.

Read More
Barfield, Boucher, Harden, Wiwchar to be inducted into Canadian ball hall

Two former big league pitchers, a legendary Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and a grassroots coach and executive who has devoted seven decades to baseball have been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Former Montreal Expos left-hander Denis Boucher (Montreal, Que.), ex-Oakland A’s right-hander Rich Harden (Victoria, B.C.) and rifle-armed ex-Blue Jays right fielder Jesse Barfield will be inducted in a ceremony at the Hall of Fame grounds in St. Marys, Ont., on June 17. Longtime Manitoba baseball coach and executive Joe Wiwchar will also be inducted.

Read More
Trailblazing Stephenson hopes to inspire more women to pursue career in baseball

Women’s National Team star Ashley Stephenson was recently hired as a coach for the Toronto Blue Jays’ High-A Vancouver Canadians. The trailblazing Mississauga, Ont., native hopes her new position will inspire more young women to pursue a career in baseball. Canadian Baseball Network writer Melissa Verge recently caught up with Stephenson.

Read More