HERDchronicles

By: Brian Frank If one player epitomizes the 2025 American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays, it’s infielder Ernie Clement. The versatile infielder has overcome numerous career setbacks to become an indispensable piece of the Blue Jays’ lineup. The 29-year-old personifies the team’s style of play — unselfish, scrappy, and resilient. Clement grew up in Rochester, New York, where he played baseball at Brighton High School and starred on a hockey team that included players from

By: Brian Frank In the first World Series game played in Toronto in 32 years, former Bisons star Addison Barger provided the big blast on a historic night for the Blue Jays. Barger belted a grand slam in a nine-run sixth inning that helped propel Toronto to an 11–4 Game 1 victory over the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The game entered the bottom of the sixth inning in a 2–2 tie, thanks to Daulton Varsho's two-run home run in the fourth inning. Bo Bichet

By: Brian Frank The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Their dramatic Game 7 victory in the American League Championship Series over the Seattle Mariners—highlighted by George Springer’s clutch three-run home run in the seventh inning—set up a Fall Classic showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers. “I've said it before—besides my wife and kids, this is what I pour my life into,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after Toronto’s 4–

By: Brian Frank Bisons outfielder Dasan Brown grew up as a big Blue Jays fan in Oakville, Ontario, just outside Toronto. He remembers...

By: Brian Frank Dave Clark has fond memories of his time playing in the Queen City. The Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer, who’s now the...

By: Brian Frank Easton Lucas seemed to   have a knack for throwing no-hitters growing up in Simi Valley, California. In fact, during his...

By; Brian Frank In late-August, the Blue Jays strengthened an already deep roster with the addition of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, claimed off...

By: Brian Frank Trey Yesavage is headed to The Show. The Blue Jays’ number one rated prospect is being promoted to the major leagues to...

By: Brian Frank Anthony Santander hopes to return to the big leagues this season to help the Blue Jays. The switch-hitting slugger, who...

By: Brian Frank Riley Adams’ connection with Buffalo came during a unique time in the city’s baseball history. The current Washington...