Category: MLB

BLUE JAYS SPRING TRAINING ROSTER

PITCHERS (22 + 14NR):
83 ALLGEYER, Nick: LHP (NR)
79 BAKER, Bryan: RHP (NR)
56 BORUCKI, Ryan: LHP
63 CASTRO, Anthony: RHP (NR)
34 CHATWOOD, Tyler: RHP
36 COLE, A.J.: RHP (NR)
41 DOLIS, Rafael: RHP
31 HATCH, Thomas: RHP
47 KAY, Anthony: LHP
84 KLOFFENSTEIN, Adam: RHP (NR)
45 LIRIANO, Francisco: LHP (NR)
65 LUCIANO, Elvis: RHP
75 MANOAH, Alek: RHP (NR)
22 MATZ, Steven: LHP
58 MAYZA, Tim: LHP (NR)
67 MERRYWEATHER, Julian: RHP
66 MURPHY, Patrick: RHP
73 MURRAY, Joey: RHP (NR)
64 PAYAMPS, Joel: RHP
24 PEARSON, Nate: RHP
35 PHELPS, David: RHP
38 RAY, Robbie: LHP
85 REES, Jackson: RHP (NR)
14 ROARK, Tanner: RHP
68 ROMANO, Jordan: RHP
99 RYU, Hyun Jin: LHP
81 SNEAD, Kirby: LHP (NR)
48 STRIPLING, Ross: RHP
57 THORNTON, Trent: RHP
60 TICE, Ty: RHP
94 VAN EYK, CJ: RHP (NR)
62 WAGUESPACK, Jacob: RHP
76 WOODS RICHARDSON, Simeon: RHP (NR)

39 YATES, Kirby: RHP
29 ZEUCH, T.J.: RHP
91 ZULUETA, Yosver: RHP (NR)


CATCHERS (5 + 1NR):


50 ADAMS, Riley
86 CLARKE, Philip (NR)
9 JANSEN, Danny
30 KIRK, Alejandro
7 McGUIRE, Reese
70 MORENO, Gabriel


INFIELDERS (8 + 10NR):


11 BICHETTE, Bo
8 BIGGIO, Cavan
5 ESPINAL, Santiago
77 GROSHANS, Jordan (NR)
27 GUERRERO Jr., Vladimir
92 HIRALDO, Miguel (NR)
93 JIMENEZ, Leonardo (NR)
72 LOPEZ, Otto
80 MARTIN, Austin (NR)
95 MARTINEZ, Orelvis (NR)
2 PANIK, Joe (NR)
10 SEMIEN, Marcus
78 SMITH, Kevin: INF (NR)
44 TELLEZ, Rowdy
6 UREÑA, Richard (NR)
74 VALERA, Breyvic (RL)
89 WARMOTH, Logan (NR)
28 WHITE, Tyler (NR)


OUTFIELDERS (6 + 3NR):


3 DAVIS, Jonathan
15 GRICHUK, Randal
13 GURRIEL Jr., Lourdes

37 HERNÁNDEZ, Teoscar
87 NODA, Ryan (NR)
59 PALACIOS, Josh
4 SPRINGER, George
82 WALL, Forrest (NR)
96 YOUNG, Chavez: OF (NR)


NUMERICAL:

2 PANIK, Joe: INF (NR)
3 DAVIS, Jonathan: OF
4 SPRINGER, George: OF
5 ESPINAL, Santiago: INF
6 UREÑA, Richard: INF (NR)
7 McGUIRE, Reese: C
8 BIGGIO, Cavan: INF
9 JANSEN, Danny: C
10 SEMIEN, Marcus: INF
11 BICHETTE, Bo: INF
13 GURRIEL Jr., Lourdes: OF
14 ROARK, Tanner: RHP
15 GRICHUK, Randal: OF
22 MATZ, Steven: LHP
24 PEARSON, Nate: RHP
27 GUERRERO Jr., Vladimir: INF
28 WHITE, Tyler: INF (NR)
29 ZEUCH, T.J.: RHP
30 KIRK, Alejandro: C
31 HATCH, Thomas: RHP
34 CHATWOOD, Tyler: RHP
35 PHELPS, David: RHP
36 COLE, A.J.: RHP (NR)

37 HERNÁNDEZ, Teoscar: OF
38 RAY, Robbie: LHP
39 YATES, Kirby: RHP
41 DOLIS, Rafael: RHP
44 TELLEZ, Rowdy: INF
45 LIRIANO, Francisco: LHP (NR)
47 KAY, Anthony: LHP
48 STRIPLING, Ross: RHP
50 ADAMS, Riley: C
56 BORUCKI, Ryan: LHP
57 THORNTON, Trent: RHP
58 MAYZA, Tim: LHP (NR)
59 PALACIOS, Josh: OF
60 TICE, Ty: RHP
62 WAGUESPACK, Jacob: RHP
63 CASTRO, Anthony: RHP (NR)
64 PAYAMPS, Joel: RHP
65 LUCIANO, Elvis: RHP
66 MURPHY, Patrick: RHP
67 MERRYWEATHER, Julian: RHP
68 ROMANO, Jordan: RHP
70 MORENO, Gabriel: C
72 LOPEZ, Otto: INF
73 MURRAY, Joey: RHP (NR)
74 VALERA, Breyvic (RL)
75 MANOAH, Alek: RHP (NR)
76 WOODS RICHARDSON, Simeon: RHP (NR)

77 GROSHANS, Jordan: INF (NR)
78 SMITH, Kevin: INF (NR)
79 BAKER, Bryan: RHP (NR)
80 MARTIN, Austin: INF (NR)
81 SNEAD, Kirby: LHP (NR)
82 WALL, Forrest: OF (NR)
83 ALLGEYER, Nick: LHP (NR)
84 KLOFFENSTEIN, Adam: RHP (NR)
85 REES, Jackson: RHP (NR)
86 CLARKE, Philip: C (NR)
87 NODA, Ryan: OF (NR)
89 WARMOTH, Logan: INF (NR)
91 ZULUETA, Yosver: RHP (NR)
92 HIRALDO, Miguel: INF (NR)
93 JIMENEZ, Leonardo: INF (NR)
94 VAN EYK, CJ: RHP (NR)
95 MARTINEZ, Orelvis: INF (NR)
96 YOUNG, Chavez: OF (NR)
99 RYU, Hyun Jin: LHP


ALPHABETICAL:

50 ADAMS, Riley: C
83 ALLGEYER, Nick: LHP (NR)
79 BAKER, Bryan: RHP (NR)
11 BICHETTE, Bo: INF
8 BIGGIO, Cavan: INF
56 BORUCKI, Ryan: LHP
63 CASTRO, Anthony: RHP (NR)
34 CHATWOOD, Tyler: RHP
86 CLARKE, Philip: C (NR)
36 COLE, A.J.: RHP (NR)
3 DAVIS, Jonathan: OF
41 DOLIS, Rafael: RHP
5 ESPINAL, Santiago: INF
15 GRICHUK, Randal: OF
77 GROSHANS, Jordan: INF (NR)
27 GUERRERO Jr., Vladimir: INF
13 GURRIEL Jr., Lourdes: OF
31 HATCH, Thomas: RHP

37 HERNÁNDEZ, Teoscar: OF
92 HIRALDO, Miguel: INF (NR)
9 JANSEN, Danny: C
93 JIMENEZ, Leonardo: INF (NR)
47 KAY, Anthony: LHP
30 KIRK, Alejandro: C
84 KLOFFENSTEIN, Adam: RHP (NR)
45 LIRIANO, Francisco: LHP (NR)
72 LOPEZ, Otto: INF
65 LUCIANO, Elvis: RHP
75 MANOAH, Alek: RHP (NR)
80 MARTIN, Austin: INF (NR)
95 MARTINEZ, Orelvis: INF (NR)
22 MATZ, Steven: LHP
58 MAYZA, Tim: LHP (NR)
7 McGUIRE, Reese: C
67 MERRYWEATHER, Julian: RHP
70 MORENO, Gabriel: C
66 MURPHY, Patrick: RHP
73 MURRAY, Joey: RHP (NR)
87 NODA, Ryan: OF (NR)
59 PALACIOS, Josh: OF
2 PANIK, Joe: INF (NR)
64 PAYAMPS, Joel: RHP
24 PEARSON, Nate: RHP
35 PHELPS, David: RHP
38 RAY, Robbie: LHP
85 REES, Jackson: RHP (NR)
14 ROARK, Tanner: RHP
68 ROMANO, Jordan: RHP
99 RYU, Hyun Jin: LHP
10 SEMIEN, Marcus: INF
78 SMITH, Kevin: INF (NR)
81 SNEAD, Kirby: LHP (NR)
4 SPRINGER, George: OF
48 STRIPLING, Ross: RHP
44 TELLEZ, Rowdy: INF
57 THORNTON, Trent: RHP
60 TICE, Ty: RHP
6 UREÑA, Richard: INF (NR)
74 VALERA, Breyvic (RL)
94 VAN EYK, CJ: RHP (NR)
62 WAGUESPACK, Jacob: RHP
82 WALL, Forrest: OF (NR)
89 WARMOTH, Logan: INF (NR)
28 WHITE, Tyler: INF (NR)
76 WOODS RICHARDSON, Simeon: RHP (NR)

39 YATES, Kirby: RHP
96 YOUNG, Chavez: OF (NR)
29 ZEUCH, T.J.: RHP
91 ZULUETA, Yosver: RHP (NR)


Manager: Charlie Montoyo (25)
Bench Coach: Dave Hudgens (19) Bullpen Coach: Matt Buschmann (26)
Pitching Coach: Pete Walker (40) Major League Coach: John Schneider (17)
Hitting Coach: Guillermo Martinez (18) Director, Player Development: Gil Kim (16) First Base Coach: Mark Budzinski (53) Bullpen Catcher: Alex Andreopoulos (61) Third Base Coach: Luis Rivera (20) Bullpen Catcher: Nevin Ashley (55).

Justin Turner returning to World Series champion Dodgers — MLB | NBC Sports

Justin Turner is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, announcing via Twitter on Saturday night that he’s ready to “run it back” with the World Series champions.

Justin Turner returning to World Series champion Dodgers — MLB | NBC Sports

BLUE JAYS SPRING TRAINING INVITEES

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with INF Joe Panik on a Minor League contract with an invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training.  

Panik, 30, batted .225 with six doubles, a home run, and seven RBI for the Blue Jays last season. The native of Yonkers, NY, split his 41 games between second base, third base, and shortstop and was charged with just one error as he kept a .990 fielding percentage.   

The 29th overall selection of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft by San Francisco, he finished sixth in NL Rookie of the Year voting and went on to win a World Series ring with the Giants in 2014. Over the course of seven Major League seasons, the 2015 All-Star and 2016 Gold Glove winner has batted .269 with 185 extra-base hits in 723 contests.   

Toronto’s full list of non-roster invitees to 2021 Major League Spring Training follows: 

·       LHP Nick Allgeyer  

·       RHP Bryan Baker 

·       RHP Anthony Castro 

·       C Philip Clarke 

·       RHP A.J. Cole 

·       INF Jordan Groshans 

·       INF Miguel Hiraldo 

·       INF Leonardo Jimenez 

·       RHP Adam Kloffenstein 

·       RHP Francisco Liriano 

·       RHP Alek Manoah 

·       INF Austin Martin 

·       INF Orelvis Martinez 

·       LHP Tim Mayza 

·       RHP Joey Murray 

·       OF Ryan Noda 

·       INF Joe Panik 

·       RHP Jackson Rees 

·       INF Kevin Smith 

·       LHP Kirby Snead 

·       INF Richard Ureña 

·       RHP CJ Van Eyk 

·       OF Forrest Wall 

·       INF Logan Warmoth 

·       INF Tyler White 

·       RHP Simeon Woods Richardson 

·       OF Chavez Young 

·       RHP Yosver Zulueta 

– BLUE JAYS –

Blue Jays start revised spring training schedule on Feb. 28

TORONTO BLUE JAYS BEGIN 2021 SPRING TRAINING GAMES ON FEBRUARY 28 IN UPDATED GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULE

TD Ballpark will host fans in a limited capacity for Spring Training home games beginning March 1 vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates

It has been one of the most exciting offseasons in Toronto Blue Jays history and we cannot wait to see new and familiar faces take the field for the first time in 2021. The updated Grapefruit League schedule, released today by Major League Baseball, will see the Blue Jays play 28 Spring Training games, starting on Sunday, Feb. 28 against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field.

The Blue Jays Spring Training Home Opener at TD Ballpark is set for Monday, March 1 at 1:07 p.m. EST vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fans are encouraged to follow @BlueJays on social media later this month and throughout Spring Training, for broadcast information.

The team will welcome fans back to TD Ballpark for Grapefruit League home games, at 15% capacity with increased health and safety protocols. Past Spring Training Season Ticket Members will have first access to tickets on Monday, Feb. 22, ahead of the public onsale at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at bluejays.com/SpringTraining.

Ticket purchasers will receive a guide with additional TD Ballpark health and safety protocols before each game; these include, but are not limited to:

  • Tickets sold in pods of two or four seats, spaced a minimum of six feet apart
  • Face coverings required for entry; fans aged two and older are required to wear them in the ballpark, except when eating or drinking in their seats
  • Mobile ticketing required for entry to limit touchpoints
  • Symptom screening prior to entry
  • Concession stands will feature social distance markers and prepackaged food and utensils
  • Hand sanitizing stations available throughout the stadium
  • No player autographs
  • No fan or media attendance at player workouts at TD Ballpark or the Player Development Complex; parking lot access will be restricted during player workouts at both locations

The complete Blue Jays 2021 Grapefruit League schedule is in the attached PDF and can also be viewed at bluejays.com/SpringTraining. Visit the website and follow @BlueJays on social media for the latest updates.

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MLB opens harassment hotline after Porter, Callaway scandals — MLB | NBC Sports

MLB created a hotline to report harassment or discrimination after Mets GM Jared Porter and Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway were accused of sending lewd texts to female reporters.

MLB opens harassment hotline after Porter, Callaway scandals — MLB | NBC Sports

Angels acquire right-handed reliever Aaron Slegers from Rays — Daily News

The Angels added depth to their bullpen by acquiring right-hander Aaron Slegers from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named or cash. Slegers, 28, posted a 3.46 ERA with the Rays last season, mostly as a multi-inning reliever. Slegers pitched 26 innings in 11 games. He allowed one run in…

Angels acquire right-handed reliever Aaron Slegers from Rays — Daily News

San Francisco Giants’ contract with La Stella a sign the franchise is (almost) ready to spend big — Marin Independent Journal

When the San Francisco Giants announced they signed infielder Tommy La Stella to a three-year, $18.75 million deal Thursday, the contract represented a significant milestone for the franchise. La Stella wasn’t considered one of the premier free agents on the market this winter, but he still received the longest guaranteed contract the franchise has given…

San Francisco Giants’ contract with La Stella a sign the franchise is (almost) ready to spend big — Marin Independent Journal

Blue Jays announce coaching staff

BLUE JAYS ANNOUNCE 2021 MAJOR LEAGUE COACHING STAFF

The Toronto Blue Jays today announce the club’s 2021 Major League Coaching staff that will be working with third-year manager, Charlie Montoyo.

  • Dave Hudgens, Bench Coach
  • Guillermo Martinez, Hitting Coach
  • Pete Walker, Pitching Coach
  • Mark Budzinski, First Base Coach
  • Luis Rivera, Third Base Coach
  • Matt Buschmann, Director of Pitching Development & Bullpen Coach
  • John Schneider, Major League Coach
  • Gil Kim, Director, Player Development

Dante Bichette will remain with the club as a Special Assistant and continue to have an impact on players throughout multiple levels of the organization.

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Angels finalize trade for Alex Cobb — Orange County Register

The Angels completed the deal for right-hander Alex Cobb on Tuesday night, picking up a starter and paying only a fraction of his salary. The deal, which was first reported on Monday, brings Cobb from the Baltimore Orioles, who are reportedly still responsible for $10 million of his $15 million salary. Some of the remaining…

Angels finalize trade for Alex Cobb — Orange County Register

AP source: Phillies, SS Gregorius agree on 2-year deal — MLB | NBC Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies and shortstop Didi Gregorius have agreed on a two-year, $28 million contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

AP source: Phillies, SS Gregorius agree on 2-year deal — MLB | NBC Sports

Wainwright, Cardinals finalize $8M deal for 17th season — MLB | NBC Sports

Pitcher Adam Wainwright is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals for a 17th season, after finalizing an $8 million, one-year contract on Friday.

Wainwright, Cardinals finalize $8M deal for 17th season — MLB | NBC Sports

PHOTOS: A look back at Nolan Arenado’s career with the Colorado Rockies — The Denver Post

Nolan Arenado’s golden era in Colorado is over. The Rockies’ slugging, five-time, all-star third baseman is going to be traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, a source close to the negotiations confirmed Friday night. Details are still emerging, but according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who broke the story, the Rockies will send around…

PHOTOS: A look back at Nolan Arenado’s career with the Colorado Rockies — The Denver Post