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Bulls Fall Out Of First

The Durham Bulls stay atop the International League South Division did not last long. After going 2-3 during their last homestand, the Bulls hit the road for a 3-game series against the Pawtucket Red Sox. The Red Sox, the Triple A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, were not very hospitable to the Bulls, sweeping […]

LIGHTNING TO PARTICIPATE IN 2016 ROOKIE TOURNAMENT IN CORAL SPRINGS

  The Tampa Bay Lightning will participate in a four-team rookie tournament at the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, Florida from Saturday, September 17 through Tuesday, September 20, the team announced today.  The event is free and open to the public. Also participating in the tournament will be the Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators and […]

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, […]