Six former Lugnuts head to Hohokam, and more spring training Nuts news
See that photo? That's Christian Lopes, who played with Bryce Harper while growing up, was drafted out of high school by the Blue Jays in 2011, and played 129 games with the Lugnuts in 2013. Nine years later, Lopes has Triple-A experience in Toronto's, Texas's and Arizona's organizations, and just
Top prospects opening 2019 in the Majors
Are the tides turning?This is perhaps the most aggressive teams have been in pushing top prospects to the Major Leagues in recent memory. In 2018, nine of MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects found themselves on Major League Opening Day rosters. This year -- when 28 of the game's 30 clubs will
Toolshed selects the 2018 All-MiLB Team
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position for every farm system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. The result is our Organization All-Star series, which is now in the books for 2018.This edition of Toolshed caps the
Blue Jays system ready to make an impact
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Blue Jays were a distant fourth in the American League East this year, finishing 17
Montoyo prepared to manage young Jays
LAS VEGAS -- By definition only, Charlie Montoyo will be a Major League rookie manager when he starts with the Blue Jays because it's his first gig at baseball's highest level. But Montoyo, who was hired after a three-year stint with the Rays as third-base coach and bench coach, won't
MVP Meneses headlines IL All-Stars
The International League today announced its Postseason All-Star Team and Award Winners as selected by the circuit's managers, coaches, media, and club representatives. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, who with the League's best record have already clinched the North Division title, are the first team since Norfolk in 1995 to sweep
Blue Jays call up Jansen from Triple-A
It's been a rough year for the Blue Jays, but Toronto will soon see a glimpse into its bright future. With an injury to infielder Yangervis Solarte, the club promoted third-ranked prospectDanny Jansen from Triple-A Buffalo to the Majors. No. 10 prospect Sean Reid-Foley was also added to Toronto's taxi squad
Bisons' Jansen cracks pair of homers
Danny Jansen arrived at Coca-Cola Field frustrated yet determined. The Blue Jays' sixth-ranked prospect had two hits in his previous 25 at-bats, with appearances in the Triple-A All-Star Game and the Futures Game keeping him from finding any sort of groove. He figured things out Sunday, homering twice and plating three runs
IL notes: Jansen back to being himself
Last fall, Buffalo hitting coach Corey Hart had some "homework" for Danny Jansen."I gave him something to work on over the offseason," Hart said. "When he came back, it was amazing -- he had worked on it and perfected it. We wanted him to 'load' into his backside instead of
Prospect Roundup: Games of May 24
Theme of the dayArms racing: Entering his rehab outing with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Cardinals top prospectAlex Reyes had struck out 31 over three starts between Class A Peoria, Class A Advanced Palm Beach and Double-A Springfield. So what could he possibly do to top himself? How about setting a Pacific
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 29
Theme of the dayDo not doubt the Pacific Coast League:Kyle Tucker, Luis Urías and Dustin Fowler have all had their rough days in the first month of the season, but Sunday was not among them. Tucker homered as part of a three-hit game for Fresno, Urias reached base five times
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 9
Theme of the daySucceeding one way:Hunter Greene and Brendan McKay -- the second and fourth overall picks in the 2017 Draft, respectively -- both entered pro ball as potential two-way stars. Greene has given up the shortstop position -- for now -- to focus on the mound with the Reds'
Guerrero Jr., Bichette lead flock of Blue Jays
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.John Schneider was drafted by the Blue Jays, spent his
Jays' Jansen 'rides wave' to reach new heights
Danny Jansen had decided that 2017 would be different.He'd been limited to 53 games in 2015 due to a broken left hand and 57 games a year ago with a fractured hamate bone. Over those two seasons, he had hit .210 and .218, respectively.
Bisons' Jansen homers twice on four-hit night
In the seventh inning Monday night, Danny Jansen got his marching orders."After the third at-bat, I was standing on first and Red Sox first baseman [Blake Swihart] said, 'You've gotta get a double now,'" Toronto's No. 18 prospect said. "Obviously, [hitting for the cycle] is in your head. You're thinking
Jansen homers twice in D-Jays' big inning
Back in Spring Training, Danny Jansen spoke some prophetic words to teammate Max Pentecost. Now his prediction is fueling the heart of a potent Florida State League lineup.Jansen, the cleanup hitter and No. 22 Blue Jays prospect, homered twice in a nine-run third inning on a 4-for-5 day and Pentecost