It was a game to watch the Toronto Blue Jays prospects shine. And fittingly the Blue Jays’ 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in front of 6,081 fans at TD Ball Park in Dunedin, Fla., on Saturday ended with a diving catch by right-fielder R.J. Schreck on a deep fly ball hit by Phillies prospect Keaton Anthony.
10 things you might not know about Buck Martinez
Most think of Buck Martinez as a legendary Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster, but here are 10 things you might not know about him as a player.
But What Do I Know? . . . Jordan Romano, Zach Pop, Tim Raines, B.J. Ryan
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Jordan Romano, Zach Pop, Tim Raines and B.J. Ryan.
Soroka signs with Diamondbacks, Thomson receives extension from Phillies
Michael Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, while Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) has received a contract extension from the Phillies.
But What Do I Know? . . . Cade Smith, Rob Thomson, Liam Hicks, Jose Berrios
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Cade Smith, Rob Thomson, Liam Hicks and Jose Berrios.
Phillies’ Rob Thomson named National League Manager of the Year finalist
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (Corunna, Ont.) has been named a National League Manager of the Year finalist.
Joe Carter belted walk-off World Series-winning home run 32 years ago
Where were you 32 years ago when Joe Carter hit his walk-off World Series winning home run off Phillies closer Mitch Williams?
But What Do I Know? . . . Game 6, Josh Naylor, Rob Thomson, Blue Monday, Abraham Toro
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Game 6, Josh Naylor, Rob Thomson, Dave McKay and Blue Monday.
But What Do I Know? . . . Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Josh Naylor, Rob Thomson, Ron Taylor
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Josh Naylor, Matt Brash, Rob Thomson and Ron Taylor.
Former Expos coach and scout Bob Oldis dies at 97
Original Montreal Expos first base coach and longtime scout Bob Oldis died on September 21 at the age of 97.