Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

Oct 12, 2023 | 10:58am
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says general manager Ross Atkins will return next season. Shapiro was asked about the status of his GM at the start of a 30-minute end-of-season media availability on Thursday at Rogers Centre.  “When evaluating, you’re not evaluating on a series or even a season,” Shapiro said. “In Ross’s case, […]

Jays reliever Jordan Romano wins Tip O’Neill Award as top Canadian player for 2022

Dec 6, 2022 | 10:04am

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was named the winner of the Tip O’Neill Award on Tuesday as Canadian baseball player of the year. The award, presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, is handed out to the Canadian player judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while […]

Former Marlins and Dodgers manager Don Mattingly joins Blue Jays as bench coach

Nov 30, 2022 | 11:24am

The Toronto Blue Jays have named Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider, the team announced Wednesday. Mattingly spent the last seven seasons as manager of the Miami Marlins. He announced in September that he would not seek a new contract with the team. A six-time all-star over a 14-year big-league playing career with […]

Blue Jays obtain relievers Bass and Pop from Marlins

Aug 2, 2022 | 1:15pm

The AL wild-card contending Toronto Blue Jays added depth to their bullpen by acquiring relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop from the Miami Marlins for shortstop prospect Jordan Groshans on Tuesday. Bass is 2-3 with 1.41 ERA in 45 games, while Pop has a 2-0 record and a 3.60 ERA over 18 outings. Groshans, taken […]

Blue Jays “Field of Dreams” program helping out four Saskatchewan communities

Aug 22, 2020 | 10:00am

There is some happiness in Regina, Indian Head, Fort Qu’Appelle and Creighton with the baseball community thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays. The team has announced that through its “Jays Care–Field of Dreams” program that these four are part of 12 communities across Canada that will receive a portion of 1.1 million dollars. Field Of […]

Blue Jays find place to nest; majority of home games to be played in Buffalo

Jul 24, 2020 | 12:15pm

The Toronto Blue Jays will play most of their home games at their top minor-league affiliate’s stadium in Buffalo, N.Y., this season. The Blue Jays announced the decision Friday, hours before their season opener at Tampa Bay. The team’s home opener was scheduled for Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, but that game and the game […]

MLB and players agree on 60 game schedule to start July 23rd or 24th

Jun 24, 2020 | 5:10am

After appearing to be miles apart late last week, it looks as if the MLB and its players have reached an agreement to start a season in late July. The two sides have agreed to a 60 game schedule, with training camps opening July 1st. Information about Major League Baseball's return to play: https://t.co/TTOvy8C826. pic.twitter.com/kwSlUZUMDl […]