Betts: Harry happy to be a Blue Jay after trade from Twins
“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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Betts: Yesavage makes first pro appearance in Blue Jays Spring Breakout game
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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Betts: Five takeaways from the Blue Jays Spring Breakout game
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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Betts: Kiermaier, Varsho … Brown? Canuck impressing Blue Jays with Gold Glove defence
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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Whicker: Rays to dance in Tampa, while Blue Jays won't miss The Trop
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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Betts: Manoah returns to bullpen mound after Tommy John surgery
“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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Blue Jays sign Tate
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed RHP Dillon Tate to a one-year, $1.4-million contract.
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Elliott: The 2024 CBN Scout of the Year — Blue Jays Jon Lalonde
Toronto Blue Jays manager of player personnel Jon Lalonde (Midland, Ont.) has been named the 2024 Canadian Baseball Network Scout of the Year.
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Elliott: Gaston, ambassadors honoured at powerful 74th Conn Smythe -- updated
Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 74th annual Conn Smythe Dinner, a fundraiser for Easter Seals held on February 26.
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Wilson: Blue Jays broadcaster Campbell a big WCBL fan
Jamie Campbell got a taste of the Western Canadian Baseball League last summer and now he cannot wait to come back for more.
"I am officially hooked on the WCBL and that league has a fan for life," the Blue Jays Central host said in a recent interview on Alberta Dugout Stories: The Podcast.
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Blue Jays release 2025 promotions schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled their 2025 promotions schedule on Saturday.
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Blue Jays re-sign Yarbrough
The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed left-hander Ryan Yarbrough.
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Blue Jays sign Barnes
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed reliever Jacob Barnes to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invite to big league spring training.
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Betts: Bautista latest Jay to be elected to Canadian ball hall
Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista has been elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Betts: Scherzer's mindset simple: "I want to play to win"
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer feels healthy and expects the Blue Jays to be a winning squad in 2025. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts was on the conference call for Scherzer’s first media availability as a Blue Jay earlier today.
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Blue Jays sign Kloffenstein, invite to spring training
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Adam Kloffenstein to a minor league contract.
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Blue Jays sign 22 international free agents
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 22 international free agents.
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Blue Jays announce 16 internal non-roster spring invitees
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their 16 internal non-roster spring training invitees.
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ICYMI, Elliott - Suzuki's debut in Toronto: two hits, run scored, Big W
Bob Elliott shares the story he wrote about Ichiro Suzuki’s first game at SkyDome against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Betts: Santander looking forward to playing with Guerrero
After months of speculation and rumours, the Toronto Blue Jays got their man.
One of them, at least.
Ross Atkins joined Anthony Santander in meeting with the media on Tuesday afternoon to discuss his new contract and expectations heading into spring training next month.
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