With the installation of dirt basepaths by the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre for the 2016 season, Major League Baseball takes another step toward a future nirvana of grass in every ballpark — for the first time since 1966. (more…)
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Everyone knows the Toronto Blue Jays need a new training facility. What will Mark Shapiro do?
Player development — the behind-the-scenes work that includes offseason workouts, MiLB nutritional plans and high-end rehab facilities — has changed dramatically in the last decade. The Toronto Blue Jays lag their MLB brethren, and one of Mark Shapiro‘s big challenges is closing the gap. (more…)
Dirt infield on tap for Rogers Centre
The Toronto Blue Jays are replacing the infield artificial turf at Rogers Centre with regulation dirt basepaths for the 2016 season, as the transition to a grass playing surface could be in the works if deemed feasible after a current study. (more…)
Dunedin, Blue Jays continue spring-training talks
The Toronto Blue Jays and the city of Dunedin continue talks over a new spring-training complex or a renovated Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, as the team outlines proposed changes. (more…)
Blue Jays officials: we’re looking for new spring home
We’ve mentioned this a few times, but Toronto Blue Jays officials are now saying on the record they’re on the hunt for a new spring-training home after their Dunedin lease expires in 2017. While staying in Dunedin is a possibility (though a long shot; the city may not have the land needed for a modern […]
It’s official: Bisons, Blue Jays sign affiliation deal
A deal has finally been announced, as the Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) and the Toronto Blue Jays signed a two-year player-development contract, through 2014. “We are thrilled to enter into partnership with the Buffalo Bisons organization and more specifically with Mindy and Bob Rich who we have known for many years,” said Toronto […]
New Blue Jays look: Back to the future
The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled new logos and marks today — a look that directly echoes the team’s original look, complete with funky uniform lettering. The new look is very, very blue, complete with a stylized blue jay very similar to the original 1977 Blue Jays logo. A variation of the team’s funky, futuristic lettering […]