For the second time in three years, the Blue Jays have gone back to the prep shortstop ranks in the first round, selecting JoJo Parker with the No. 8 pick.

A former Toronto Blue Jays draft pick is taking his talents overseas, signing with the KT Wiz of the KBO League.

RHP Jon Gray: Gray (fractured wrist) threw two-innings of one-run ball in his first minor league rehab start Wednesday at Triple-A Round Rock and came out of it fine. His next start will be Sunday, according to Bochy, and he’s expected to pitch three innings.

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Earlier this week, the Texas Rangers shook up their organizational depth, making a change with their pitching staff at Triple-A Round Rock. Veteran relief pitch

First baseman Jake Burger left Friday’s game with what was described as left quadriceps discomfort.

The Toronto Blue Jays recently completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, ascending to first place in the AL East in the process.