The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their tradition of annual spring-training games at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium next March, when they host the New York Yankees in a two-game series. (more…)
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Dunedin Stadium Renovations on Track
Construction work continues at Dunedin Stadium, where a major renovation project is set to be complete by the Toronto Blue Jays‘ 2020 spring training slate. (more…)
Mapping the Future of Rogers Centre
Last week we alluded to Toronto city officials debating the future of Rogers Centre. This week, it sounds like there’s been plenty of preliminary talk between team ownership, Rogers and developers about that future—with some big plans potentially in consideration. (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)
Blue Jays to Extend Rogers Centre Netting
The Toronto Blue Jays will extend protective netting at both Rogers Centre and spring training’s Dunedin Stadium in 2020, becoming the latest MLB team to plan such a project. (more…)
Future of Rogers Centre in Play?
With no clear plan to renovate the 30-year-old Rogers Centre, the Toronto Blue Jays and the city may be looking at an entirely new ballpark down the road, as the team and the city explore the facility’s future. (more…)
Rogers Centre at 30
The Toronto Blue Jays have now spent 30 years at Rogers Centre, the retractable-roof ballpark that was once a marvel but has become the subject of calls for upgrades. (more…)
2019 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 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? 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 rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Shaprio: Blue Jays Attendance Likely to Decrease in 2019
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…)
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…)