Author: SAMUEL SEFA
Turner debuts for the Blue Jays in spring training, and Bichette plays in the opener With the start of spring training, Toronto Blue Jays baseball is back. The debuts of Justin Turner and Isiah Kiner-Falefa against the Philadelphia Phillies will give Blue Jays fans a first look at some new newcomers to the lineup. Kiner-Falefa will bat sixth and begin at third base, while Turner will bat third as the designated hitter. Santiago Espinal will lead the way and start at second base, but Bo Bichette will get the start at shortstop and bat second. At 1:00 p.m. ET on…
The Toronto Blue Jays have updated their top prospect’s injury. Ricky Tiedemann, the top prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, received good news on his health after missing his spring training debut due to a hamstring injury. For now, he is regarded as day-to-day. Ricky Tiedemann, the top prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, received good news on his injuries after missing his spring training debut due to a hamstring strain. As per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson: Prospect #1 for the #BlueJays An MRI on Ricky Tiedemann showed some mild irritation between his calf and hamstring muscles. Schneider does not anticipate…
GDB -1.0: The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Philadelphia Phillies to begin their Grapefruit League Spring Training campaign. The Blue Jays had highs and lows throughout their turbulent and protracted offseason. While they were hoping to sign superstar batter Shohei Ohtani, they ultimately discovered that Robert Herajavec was the only player on the plane. That didn’t stop the Jays from engaging in free agency, though. They made two fairly surprising trades in late December: they signed utility guy Isiah Kiner-Falefa and brought back outfielder Kevin Kiermair. January saw a rush of minor league transactions, but Big Red, the seasoned…
Incredible: The path to NBA All-Stardom for Scottie Barnes As Scottie Barnes began packing, reality set in. He would be an All-Star; he was going to be one. Whether it was choosing what to dress to his first All-Star practice and media day on Saturday afternoon or what to wear to the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday night, it all felt very genuine at that point. He was even considering what to wear to the media day and collecting his toothbrush. Following his first crowded All-Star podium availability on Saturday, Barnes remarked in a quiet moment, “Thinking about those little things…
Raptors See Positive Regression Immediately in Their Win Against the Hawks Gradey Dick and Immanuel Quickley appeared much more at ease on Friday night as the Toronto Raptors upset the Atlanta Hawks. It was correct, Darko Rajaković. Immanuel Quickley hadn’t had a good start to his Toronto Raptors career through 20 games. Specifically, his formerly high percentage of pull-up three-pointers had dropped to a startlingly low 29.7%. I decided to question Rajaković about the peculiar streak for Toronto’s new starting point guard on Wednesday. Rajaković provided a logical explanation. He discussed how difficult it is to step up into a…
As it turns out, Ricky Tiedemann will not be starting the Blue Jays’ opening spring training game. The Toronto Blue Jays’ opening pitcher for spring training was announced on Thursday. The announcement that top prospect Ricky Tiedemann will start was more than enough to infuriate an already agitated fan base. Tiedemann, who was ranked as the organization’s top prospect by all major outlets and as the top prospect by Jays Journal, sought to build on and surpass his inconsistent 2023 campaign. Within a day, there have been several rumors, one of which is from MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, stating that the…
Cody Bellinger is another example of Cubs President Jed Hoyer’s brilliance. The reality is that Jed Hoyer is holding the right cards when it comes to the Chicago Cubs’ future during an offseason that has seemed quite disappointing owing to the team’s inability to come to terms with Cody Bellinger at this point. Hoyer and Scott Boras are currently engaged in a staring contest, but Hoyer will blink first thanks to his poker face. He is in a win-win scenario and continues to demonstrate his brilliance. Either Hoyer will pass and avoid being tied to an expensive, long-term contract like…
Prospect Tiedemann of the Blue Jays will start Saturday’s spring training opener. Manager John Schneider told reporters in Florida on Thursday that top Toronto Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann will hit the mound on Saturday for his much awaited debut start in the Grapefruit League. 21-year-old Tiedemann was selected by the Blue Jays in the third round of the 2021 draft and has since emerged as Toronto’s most highly anticipated prospect. He played double-A New Hampshire for the bulk of the 2023 season, when he finished with a 5.06 ERA and 32 innings pitched with 58 strikeouts. Tiedemann is ranked…
The Toronto Blue Jays Declare Their Spring Training Opener and Update Injuries for Potential Starters For their first spring training game, the Toronto Blue Jays have selected top prospect Ricky Tiedemann as the starting pitcher. Additionally, they claim that Cavan Biggio’s shoulder is healing. He might get the start at second base. Top prospect Ricky Tiedemann will start for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon to kick off their spring training schedule. According to the Toronto Star: Ricky Tiedemann, a left-hander who is 21 years old and the team’s top prospect, is scheduled to open…
Immanuel Talks About Getting Used to His New Role as a Raptor: “This is What I Wanted” As he continues to get used to a larger role with his new team, Immanuel Quickley’s Toronto Raptors claim they are only getting to know him. Immanuel Quickley desired this. Although he never asked for a trade with New York, it was obvious that he thought of himself as more than the Knicks could offer. He didn’t want to be Jalen Brunson’s role-playing backup point guard. As the 24-year-old approached free agency, he desired more. However, Quickley has had challenges with a larger…