PODCAST: Anthony Kay’s debut with the Blue Jays
The Toronto Observer Baseball Podcast reviews the young picther’s Major League debut.
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T.J. Zeuch overcomes nerves to toss solid debut for Jays
Former first-round pick made his first Major League appearance against the Atlanta Braves
Phillies fans flock to Florida for pre-season fun in the sun
A family affair For many, the annual pre-season is a chance to see their favourite team in action for the first time since the off-season. For others, it’s a chance to spend quality time…
OPINION: Ohtani may look out of this world, but is as human as a rookie can be
When Shohei Ohtani walked Jed Lowrie with four straight balls after losing his perfect game on Sunday, we were all reminded that he’s still a 23-year old rookie.
Spring Training’s intimacy draws Tigers’ fans from everywhere
There’s a magnetism to spring training. Fans of all ages from all corners of the world are drawn to the sun soaked ballparks of Florida and Arizona to watch Major League Baseball’s preseason.
Blue Jays hopeful Travis Bergen soaks up Canadian culture
Travis Bergen, the Blue Jays’ seventh-round pick from 2015, has experienced quite a few doses of Canadian culture.
Blue Jays’ John La Prise bounces back from injury
DUNEDIN, Fla. — John La Prise has never been to Toronto, but he is genuinely hyped to be playing for Canada’s beloved Blue Jays and their minor league affiliates. The second baseman was born exactly…
Rays prospect Unroe uses father’s career as benchmark
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays prospect Riley Unroe is always trying to outplay his baseball pedigree. Unroe knew what he had to accomplish at each stage of his career. Having a father who…
Blue Jays’ Matt Morgan makes jump to the pros
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Matt Morgan knew out of high school that the pros would be his next stop.
The Blue Jays drafted Morgan in the fourth round of the Rule 4 Draft last year, making him the highest drafted catcher out of the state of Alabama since Lee Evans in 1996.
The baseball doesn’t fall far from the tree
Sarasota, Fla.- Baseball traditions run deep in Steve Johnson’s family. The Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher continues to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Major League ballplayer. Steve Johnson’s father Dave Johnson has been a…