Canadian Baseball Network contributor Rob Seguin offers his annual thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays from spring training in Dunedin, Fla.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man on Campus (BMOC)” column.
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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is dealing with a thumb injury and is unsure if he’ll be ready for Opening Day. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts has the story.
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Right-hander Jose Berrios has been named the Toronto Blue Jays’ Opening Day starter. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts has the story from Dunedin.
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After winning the first game of their doubleheader against Oregon Tech on Sunday to extend their winning streak to nine games, UBC dropped the second game 8-4.
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Vauxhall Jets alum and UBC catcher Kyle Yip (Calgary, Alta.) has been named the Canadian Baseball Network college Player of the Week.
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Fieldhouse Pirates infielder Robert Omidi (Mississauga, Ont.) enjoyed a breakout year in 2024. He starred at the Canadian Futures Showcase. He made his Junior National Team debut. And in October, he committed to the University of Kentucky. Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich recently spoke with Omidi.
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Canadian Baseball Network editor Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Matt Brash, Josh Naylor, Bo Naylor, Edouard Julien, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Cruz Jr.
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“It’s understandable if Blue Jays fans were unfamiliar with the name Arjun Nimmala when Toronto selected him in the first round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft out of Strawberry Crest High School in Tampa.
High schoolers don’t always carry the same name recognition as their college counterparts, like 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage who made waves as a star at East Carolina University.
But as Nimmala’s confidence continues to grow with each passing day, so do the expectations from fans who now have his name firmly etched in their minds.
“I think it’s super high,” Nimmala said of his current belief in himself. “
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Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Dante Nori (Toronto, Ont.) went 0-for-3 in the Spring Breakout Game on Friday, but he impressed Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich with his grit at the plate. Nori batted second for the team of Phillies’ prospects and saw 24 pitches in three at bats.
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The UBC Thunderbirds now have an eight-game winning streak thanks to a doubleheader sweep of the Oregon Tech Owls on Saturday.
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“Jay Harry didn’t see it coming.
He was 82 games into the 2024 minor league season with the Cedar Rapids Kernels when he received a phone call that changed the trajectory of his career.
The Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of a modest sell off and struck a deal with the Minnesota Twins to send right-hander Trevor Richards to the land of 10,000 lakes.
Their target in return? Harry.”
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Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage threw two scoreless innings in his first professional appearance in Saturday’s Spring Breakout Game. The Blue Jays’ prospects beat the Minnesota Twins’ prospects 10-0 in the contest played at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts was at the game.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts offers five takeaways from the Spring Breakout Game between the Toronto Blue Jays prospects and the Minnesota Twins prospects played at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., today.
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“Time sure does fly.
Most high school players hear a variation of that phrase before embarking on their college baseball careers.
And right now, University of South Florida right-hander Matt Brown (Oakville, Ont.) gets it.
“It’s definitely gone by fast,” Brown said following a 5-2 USF loss to Maryland on Friday night.
“Every fall feels like it’s the longest thing ever but then once the season gets here, it just flies. Each year I think gets faster and faster.”
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“Leo Griffin was undoubtedly going to play baseball.
With a family heavily involved in the game, the challenge was actually in deciding where on the field he wanted to play.
Playing the utility role throughout his youth baseball career, the Boucherville, Quebec native moved with his family to Okotoks after his older brother joined the Dawgs Academy program.
Even then, the younger Griffin was torn on his position on the field, until deciding that his most dangerous skill, his speed, needed to be exploited.
His career took off with a move to the outfield and is now enjoying a breakout freshman campaign at Hutchinson Community College.”
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The Intercounty Baseball League’s London Majors have signed outfielder Kenneth Sugi (North Vancouver, B.C.).
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Ontario Blue Jays alum and Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) was recently presented with a minor league Gold Glove Award for his defensive prowess. He also been selected to play for the Blue Jays squad in their Spring Breakout Game. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts caught up with Brown at the Blue Jays’ minor league complex in Dunedin.
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Canadian Baseball Network writer Mark Whicker chimes in on the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium situation in Florida, which seems more up in the air than ever after the club backed out of a stadium deal in St. Petersburg this week.
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“Nine months after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Alek Manoah was back on the mound at the Toronto Blue Jays’ Player Development complex on Friday.
It was just 15 fastballs, but for the high energy, emotional Manoah, it was a big step in his attempt to get back to his former self.
“It’s a whirlwind of emotions but it feels amazing right now,” said Manoah.”
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