Ryan McBroom, Vancouver Canadians
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C’s Alumni Update – McBroom Brushes Away Yankees

Victories have been few and far between for the Toronto Blue Jays so far in Grapefruit League action. They have just two wins so far against seven losses but former Vancouver Canadians first baseman Ryan McBroom provided one of them with a walk-off home run to help the Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-2 in Dunedin this past Friday.

Andrew Case, Vancouver Canadians pitch
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C’s Rewind – Vancouver Canadians Walk-Up/Mound Music From Years Past

Laura Armstrong of the Toronto Star had a really good feature recently about the worst walk-up music according to Toronto Blue Jays players. This got me thinking about some of the walk-up/mound music that have been used by Vancouver Canadians players over the last few years. The problem with getting old is you have no … Continue reading C’s Rewind – Vancouver Canadians Walk-Up/Mound Music From Years Past

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C’s Alumni Update – Reeves Makes Canadian World Baseball Classic Roster

Peterborough, Ontario native Mike Reeves will have the honour of representing Canada at the World Baseball Classic this month.

Vancouver Canadians, Chase De Jong
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C’s Alumni Update – Chase De Jong Heading To Seattle

The new month on the calendar led to a change of address for former Vancouver Canadians pitcher Chase De Jong.

Vancouver Canadians, Tim Mayza
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C’s Alumni Update – A Mayza Graces The Dunedin Mound For The Jays

It's early days yet in spring training but former Vancouver Canadians lefty Tim Mayza is servicing notice that he would like a role in the 2017 Toronto Blue Jays bullpen.

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C’s Alumni Update – Joshua Palacios

The Toronto Blue Jays are finally in the win column for the first time this spring as they pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 Tuesday in Bradenton. Contributing to the cause was former C's outfielder Joshua Palacios, who scored a pair of runs, including his first professional homer. The Brooklyn, New York native scored his second run after … Continue reading C’s Alumni Update – Joshua Palacios

Vancouver Canadians, Rowdy Tellez
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C’s Alumni Update – Former C’s Invade Dunedin

Spring Training is underway and the Toronto Blue Jays are off to a 0-4 start in 2017. Thankfully, the games do not count but this will not help Toronto in their quest to become Grapefruit League champions. As the Blue Jays partnership with the Vancouver Canadians now six years in, we're seeing more and more … Continue reading C’s Alumni Update – Former C’s Invade Dunedin

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C’s Recap – New Turf For The Nat?

Nat Bailey Stadium could have a new playing surface in 2017. Steve Ewen from The Vancouver Province says the Vancouver Canadians are considering installing AstroTurf at Nat Bailey Stadium because of "too many wicked hops in the infield the past couple of seasons." According to owner Jake Kerr, the club will present a plan to the … Continue reading C’s Recap – New Turf For The Nat?

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C’s Recap – Biagini & Beeston In Van City

Joe Biagini pitching for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes at Nat Bailey Stadium in 2012. The Vancouver Canadians held its annual hot stove luncheon a few days ago. Special guests were Toronto Blue Jays reliever Joe Biagini and president emeritus Paul Beeston. During an interview with broadcaster Rob Fai,  Biagini was asked to reflect on his brief time … Continue reading C’s Recap – Biagini & Beeston In Van City

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Blue Jays/Mariners 2016 Finale

This was the only chance I had to see the Toronto Blue Jays live in 2016 and it came during the third game of their three-game set in Seattle against the Mariners. The Jays won the first two games of this key American League Wild Card showdown and were hoping for the sweep in the … Continue reading Blue Jays/Mariners 2016 Finale

Celebrate at home plate.
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Blue Jays vs. Rays – September 26-27, 2015

With the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the Tampa Bay Rays this week, I thought it would be a good time to break out some photos of the last time these teams played at the Dome in September. September 26 The Blue Jays beat the Rays and nemesis Chris Archer 10-8 in David Price's final … Continue reading Blue Jays vs. Rays – September 26-27, 2015