Entering the 2016 season, no one could have predicted what would transpire with what had been the Toronto Blue Jays’ greatest concern: the starting rotation. In fact, there existed so much angst that Mark Shapiro and then-interim general manager Tony LaCava, in anticipation of losing David Price to free agency, re-signed Marco Estrada to a […]
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MLB Draft: Reports on Blue Jays Draftees in Rounds 26 Through 40
For analysis and scouting reports on the Blue Jays earlier picks – click here. Round 26 – Pick #792 RHP – Ben Anderson – Shenendehowa HS Ben is the twin brother of 2016 3rd overall pick Ian Anderson, who went to the Braves. Ben doesn’t quite have the same velocity as his twin, but Baseball America’s Hudson […]
MLB Draft: Reports on Blue Jays Draftees in Rounds 11 through 25
For analysis and scouting reports on the Blue Jays earlier picks – click here. Round 11 – Pick #342 LHP – Travis Hosterman – Hagerty High School Here’s what Baseball America had to say about Hosterman: Hosterman looked like a polished college pitcher in his inning at Wrigley. His fastball ranged from 86-88 and touched 89, and […]
Recap: Blue Jays 11, Orioles 6; Offensive Outburst Overpowers Orioles
The Jays topped the Orioles after breaking open what was a close game in the bottom of the 6th inning and holding on during a troublesome 8th. The offensive outburst was sorely needed and serves as a nice reminder of what the team’s lineup is capable of when things are going smoothly. Starter J.A. Happ […]
Minor League Update: June 11th Edition
News News from Dunedin last night trumps everything else you are likely to have on your mind, in terms of the Blue Jays farm system, and this is what we know as of late Friday night, per MiLB.com: DUNEDIN, FL – CF Anthony Alford was taken off the field on a stretcher with a neck […]
Recap: Blue Jays 4, Orioles 3; Edwin’s Parrot Always Wins
Another close game had the potential for heartbreak, but the Jays hung off for a walk-off win in extra innings as they defeated the Orioles 4-3. Though the Jays struck early, Gausman limited the damage in the first, and managed to keep the Jays from mounting rallies throughout the evening. Though the Jays got eight […]
MLB Draft: Reports on Blue Jays Draftees in Rounds 6 Through 10
For analysis and scouting reports on the Blue Jays earlier picks, click here. Round 6, Pick #192 OF – David Daniels – Ralph L Fike High School 6’3″ 210lbs DOB: 12/17/97 Daniels, who goes by the name D.J., is a three sport athlete committed to James Madison University to play football and baseball for them. He hit .422/.479/.626 over three […]
MLB Draft: Blue Jays Select 2B Cavan Biggio With 162nd Pick
For analysis and scouting reports on the Blue Jays earlier picks, click here. The Blue Jays have made their fifth round selection of the 2016 MLB draft, picking 2B Cavan Biggio out of Notre Dame. Biggio is the son of former Astros great Craig Biggio, and stands at 6’1′ and weighs 203 lbs. He bats left handed. Blue […]
MLB Draft: Blue Jays Select CF Joshua Palacois With the 132nd Overall Pick
For analysis and scouting reports on the Blue Jays earlier picks, click here. With their fourth-round pick, the Toronto Blue Jays have selected centre fielder Joshua Palacois from Auburn 132nd overall in the 2016 MLB draft. Palacois was previously drafted by the Reds in the 31st round of the 2014 MLB Draft. 4 (132): @BlueJays select Auburn CF […]
MLB Draft: Blue Jays Select RHP Zach Jackson With 102nd Pick
For analysis and scouting reports on the Blue Jays earlier picks, click here. The Blue Jays have made their first selection of the second day of the 2016 MLB draft, picking RHP Zach Jackson out of Arkansas in the third round. The 21-year-old righty stands at 6’3″ and weighs 195 lbs. MLB Network said he could be one of […]








