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Rogers Clemens' son and Jays prospect sues after beating in Houston bar

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kacy Clemens and fellow minor-leaguer Conner Capel have launched a civil lawsuit against a Houston bar, alleging they were assaulted by staff members shortly after arriving at the venue on New Year's Eve. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2HSTOca

Canadian men's baseball team earns spot in Pan American Games

The Canadian men's baseball team has qualified for the Pan American Games, despite having a game postponed on Thursday. Colombia's win over Panama on Wednesday guaranteed Canada a top-four finish at the seven-team qualification tournament. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2TpeCJQ

For the love of the brain: One mother's fight for CTE awareness

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Blue Jays sign Freddy Galvis to 1-year deal for infield depth

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy Galvis to a one-year contract worth $4 million US that includes a club option for the 2020 season. He batted .248 with 13 home runs last season with San Diego. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2HNjk2u

Canada beats Panama in opener of Pan Am Games baseball qualifier

Wes Darvil homered to tie the game and Daniel Pinero scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch as Canada opened the Pan American Games baseball qualifying tournament with a 5-1 win over Panama on Tuesday. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2COqXAa

Canada begins quest for Pan Am baseball 3-peat at 'terrible' time

Canada will begin its journey towards a third straight Pan Am gold medal in baseball on Tuesday. Eight teams will participate in the qualifier, with the top four advancing to the Pan Ams in Lima, Peru, beginning July 26. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2G4B7jk

Guerrero, Bichette headline Blue Jays' non-roster spring training invitees

​Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette are among the 15 players announced as non-roster invitees to the Blue Jays' major league spring training camp. The team announced the list Saturday morning. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2MACjvW

Jim McKean, retired MLB ump and native Montrealer, dies at 73

Jim McKean, a longtime Major League Baseball umpire who played parts of three seasons in the Canadian Football League, died Thursday in Florida. He was 73. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2TeGhgj

Roy Halladay's family says pitcher will have no team logo on Hall of Fame plaque: report

Roy Halladay's widow says the pitcher's Hall of Fame plaque will not include a Toronto Blue Jays or a Philadelphia Phillies logo on the cap. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2DvphNw

Good news for rebuilding Jays as Vlad Guerrero Jr. named top prospect

​Baseball America has named Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the top prospect in the sport. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2Ra3DSr

Late Jays great Roy Halladay elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2RHPvFh

Russell Martin: 'There's some unfinished business'

Former Toronto Blue Jay Russell Martin discusses being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team where he started his career. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2HqzQW3

Late Blue Jay Halladay likely first-ballot Hall of Famer Tuesday

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay, who died in a plane crash at age 40 in 2017, appears to be a lock to enter the national baseball shrine in Cooperstown, N.Y., in his first year on the ballot. Results will be announced Tuesday night. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2RGVKcB

Larry Walker's Cooperstown credentials rooted in Canada, confirmed at Coors Field

Larry Walker's hall-of-fame credentials are inscrutable. But the slugger from Maple Ridge, B.C., may have to wait until his final year of eligibility for induction. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2FDvObc

Blue Jays' Sanchez expects to be 'fully healthy' by spring training

After surgery ended his season in September, Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez believes his finger troubles are finally over. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2sAVtsD

Blue Jays' prospect Vlad Guerrero Jr. goes from hitting balls to throwing stones

Vlad Guerrero Jr. wants to be the best player he can when he steps onto the baseball field each day. Turns out that dedication translates to the ice, too. Guerrero tried his hand at curling earlier this week with some of his minor-league teammates at the Leaside Curling Club in Toronto. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2HoIqoj

Former Expos reliever Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charge: reports

One-time all-star pitcher John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge, multiple outlets are reporting, citing court records. He notched a career-best 43 saves in his second of three seasons with the Montreal Expos in 1993. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2TRunsG

Yankees legend Mel Stottlemyre dies from cancer at 77

Longtime New York Yankees pitcher and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre died Sunday in Seattle from cancer. He was 77. Stottlemyre is survived by his wife, Jean, and two sons, Todd and Mel Jr., both former major league pitchers. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2Fyn3OJ