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Blue Jays to get another powerful bat in Venezuelan outfield prospect Alexis Hernández

Outfielder Alexis Hernández, then of the Dunedin Blue Jays, celebrating after one of his three hits in a 5-4 victory over the Bradenton Marauders on June 28, 2025. (Credit: MiLB) TORONTO – The Toronto ...
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Blue Jays want prospect Arjun Nimmala to get more reps in 2026

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala spent the entirety of last season playing high-A baseball for the Vancouver ...
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Inter Toronto’s 17-year-old has put in the work to earn a job

As someone who began playing at the age of two with his dad as a coach, confidence and competitiveness were naturally ...
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Hechavarria making solid progress in Blue Jays farm system

Silvano Hechavarria is looking to continue moving up the Toronto Blue Jays farm system in 2026. The minor league pitcher advanced through three levels last season, starting from rookie-ball in the ...
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Veteran Bassett hopes to lead Inter Toronto to success in 2026

Ollie Bassett might be new here in Toronto, but he is no stranger to the Canadian Premier League. The midfielder signed with ...
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Being the son of an all-star adds no pressure for Blue Jays prospect Jake Casey

Jake Casey, Blue Jays outfielder and prospect, is carving his own path, despite his father, Sean "the mayor" Casey's, successful MLB career.
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Dunedin Blue Jays’ Braden Barry shows lot of potential if he can stay healthy

Braden Barry at home plate, playing for the Dunedin Blue Jays. Courtesy of MiLB TORONTO — Braden Barry, a speedy outfielder with the Dunedin Blue Jays, shows great potential for the upcoming season.
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Blue Jays excited to see top pick Parker progress

JoJo Parker practicing at a Blue Jays facility post the 2025 MLB Draft. Parker was selected with the eighth overall pick and immediately ranks as their second best prospect at only 19 years old. Photo ...
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Fisher Cats’ Rogers ready to rise through rankings in 2026

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Grant Rogers delivers a pitch during a Spring Training game. The starting pitcher is expected to move up from in the team's farm system this season. Photo: Toronto Blue Jays ...
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Hundreds of protesters demand provincial government takes its ‘hands off our education’

Students start marching single file through Queen’s Park, from north to south, signs held high. (Winter Duff/Toronto Observer) Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Feb. 12 he would be ending his ...
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How sports science and mind development is shaping the next generation of Tennis Canada

Head of Toronto’s Regional Tennis Centre and former ATP player, Simon Bartram, shares insight on player development for the next generation ...
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Inter Toronto’s longest-serving player still a key for CPL club

Max Ferrari’s versatile style, 126 games played, and being the longest-serving player at the club explain why he is now the example to follow for his younger teammates. After spending two years ...