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Nay’s Back
Blue Jays prospect Mitch Nay played in his first game since last season after three surgery’s on his right knee. Nay said, “The first two were to remove a staph infection the third to remove the scar tissue from the first two.” Playing for the GCL Blue Jays Nay played five innings at third base […]
AA Leads the Jays to W over Clearwater
Prospect Anthony Ashford Homer to Right in First on a 1-1 Pitch Canadian Prospect Mike Reeves Takes One for the Team 8-14-16 Prospect Anthony Ashford Greeted by Teammates in Dugout After Homer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Clearwater (69-48) 0 1 0 1 0 0 […]
Allen and Rowley help Keep Jays on Top
Righty Brad Allen got the Dunedin Blue Jays off to a winning start in a 9-2 win over the Clearwater Threshers. Allen went 4 2/3 innings allowing just two runs and scattered eight hits while walking one and striking out three. He was relieved by the “Birthday Boy” Chris Rowley (9-3) who threw 2 2/3 shutout […]
Durham Bulls Weekly (8/1-8/7)
The Durham Bulls found themselves in first place of the International League South Division to start the month of August. After going undefeated in their first home series of the second half, the Bulls looked to build on the momentum as they hit the road for a quick two game road trip. The Bulls traveled […]
Former Jays First Rounder Faces Those Who Could Have Been His Teammates
DUNEDIN, FLA.—Former Toronto Blue Jays first round pick (2013) Phil Bickford faced what could have been his teammates on the Dunedin Blue Jays while pitching for the Brevard County Manatees. Taken 10th overall by Toronto in 2013 Bickford didn’t sign but went to college. Then in 2015 he was drafted in the first round, […]
A Fisk Quality Assists a Mayza Win
Connor Fisk started for Dunedin and went 6 2/3 innings as they beat Brevard County 4-2 in Florida State League action. Fisk allowed two runs on five hits while walking none and striking out three. Tim Mayza got the win pitching the final 1 2/3 innings. 1 2 3 4 5 […]
Manning’s Stellar Outing
Right-hander Matt Manning got the GCL’s Tiger West squad off to a good start on Wednesday in a 2-1 win over the Phillies. Manning, the Detroit Tigers first pick in this June’s draft, ninth overall, threw three no hit innings striking out four. The 18 year old signed for $3,505,000. 1 2 3 […]
Pillar to DL, Ceciliani up from Buffalo
The Blue Jays have placed outfielder Kevin Pillar on the 15-day disabled list with a left thumb sprain. outfielder Darrell Ceciliani has been recalled from Buffalo. Pillar has appeared in 109 games this season, batting .261 with 36 extra base hits (seven home runs), 10 stolen bases and 45 RBI. The 4th year pro has a 2.6 WAR this season, […]
BLUE JAYS TRADE PAT VENDITTE
The Blue Jays have traded pitcher Pat Venditte to the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named later. Pat Vendiette appeared in eight games for the Blue Jays this season posting a 5.19 ERA. In 25 games, two starts with Buffalo (AAA) he has posted a 2-1 record with a 4.37 ERA. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)
Ian Moving on Up
Ian Anderson, the Atlanta Braves first pick in this past June’s draft earned a promotion to Class-A Danville. Anderson threw three shutout innings on Friday, his last day in the Gulf Coast League. He allowed just three hits, struck out four and threw 28 of his 40-pitches for strikes with nine of the 11 hitters he […]