The Blue Jays have reached agreement with eighth overall pick JoJo Parker on a $6.2MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline. That’s a few hundred thousand dollars below the $6.81MM slot value. Parker is a 6’2″ infielder who was drafted out of a Mississippi high school. A left-handed hitter, Parker ranked between seventh and tenth on pre-draft rankings from each of MLB … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Agree To Terms With First-Rounder JoJo Parker
Ryan Burr To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Blue Jays right-hander Ryan Burr will undergo season-ending surgery to address a capsule injury in his throwing shoulder. That was one of many updates that manager John Schneider provided about players on the roster. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet was among those to pass the info along. Burr, now 31, had a solid showing with the Jays last year. He tossed 32 2/3 innings with a 4.10 … [Read more...] about Ryan Burr To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Poll: Which Team Had The Most Impressive First Half?
The All-Star game is now behind us, and we’re in the lull before games kick back up and the second half begins. There’s still plenty of baseball left to play, but in the meantime we’ll take stock of the state of the 2025 season and weigh which team impressed the most during the first half of the season. A look at some of the league’s top teams: Detroit Tigers (59-38) Entering … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Had The Most Impressive First Half?
Manfred: Longer Break In 2028 For All-Star Game And Olympics Is Possible
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media today, ahead of tonight’s All-Star game, addressing various topics relevant to the league. One subject that got a lot of discussion was the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the potential of MLB players participating. Baseball will be an event at the Olympics, with Dodger Stadium being the venue, but it’s still not confirmed if MLB … [Read more...] about Manfred: Longer Break In 2028 For All-Star Game And Olympics Is Possible
Jim Clancy Passes Away
Former All-Star Jim Clancy has passed away, the Blue Jays announced. He was 69. Clancy was drafted by the Rangers in the fourth round of the 1974 draft out of a Chicago high school. The 6’4″ right-hander pitched three seasons in the minors. The Blue Jays selected him in the expansion draft in advance of their inaugural season in ’77. Clancy made his big league debut against his … [Read more...] about Jim Clancy Passes Away