With the organization’s focus on an on-field rebuild and spring-training facility upgrades, Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expects attendance at Rogers Centre to decrease in 2019. (more…)
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Could Development Factor into Rogers Centre Renovations?
While the Toronto Blue Jays have not unveiled plans for a Rogers Centre renovation, there are questions as to whether ballpark upgrades could be tied to a development plan. (more…)
Blue Jays Remaining in Bluefield Through 2020
The Toronto Blue Jays will remain in the Rookie Appalachian League through 2020, as they have inked a two-year extension with the Bluefield Blue Jays. (more…)
Populous Expected to Land Dunedin Stadium Renovation Contract
Kansas City-based Populous is expected to land the design contract for an $81-million renovation of Toronto Blue Jays spring-training facilities, including Dunedin Stadium and the Englebert Complex. (more…)
Bisons, Blue Jays Extend Player Development Contract
The Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) and the Toronto Blue Jays announced a two-year extension to their player-development contract (PDC), through the 2020 season. (more…)
Dunedin Stadium Funding Approved by Pinellas County
A renovation of Dunedin Stadium and the Englebert Complex was approved by Pinellas County, as the spring-training and player-development facilities for the Toronto Blue Jays are set to be renovated by 2020. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on Condition of Rogers Centre
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred recently discussed the condition of the Rogers Centre, a ballpark that could targeted for renovations by the Toronto Blue Jays. (more…)
Ice Forces Rare Rogers Centre Postponement
The Toronto Blue Jays made a rare decision on Monday, postponing a game at the Rogers Centre after the venue’s roof was damaged by falling ice. (more…)
Here’s What You Might See at a Renovated Dunedin Stadium, Englebert Complex
What are the Toronto Blue Jays and the City of Dunedin seeking in renovated spring-training facilities at Dunedin Stadium and the Englebert Baseball Complex? Here are the changes outlined in the RFQ issued by the city to potential designers. (more…)
2018 Preview: Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches today. Up next: the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre. (more…)
Ben Wagner Named New Voice of Blue Jays
Former Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) broadcaster Ben Wagner is heading to the majors, as he is the new radio voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 2
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part two, covering organizations 24-19. (more…)
Blue Jays Continue Push for Rogers Centre Renovation
Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro says that Rogers Centre upgrades are still being discussed, but that some issues must be addressed before a project moves forward. (more…)