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Shi Davidi
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Boasting an extensive national and global journalism career, Shi Davidi joined Sportsnet in 2011 as a MLB Insider and columnist for sportsnet.ca. As one of Sportsnet’s leading baseball insiders, Davidi brings fans the latest news from the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse and from around the major leagues.
Head of Pride Toronto sees progress in Bass acknowledging room for others within his own beliefs
Shi Davidi
The more you parse the words, the harder it is to reconcile the contradictions in Anthony Bass’ most expansive comments to date about sharing a video supporting anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts. Sherwin Modeste, the head of Pride Toronto. talked to Bass this week and felt some progress was made -- while acknowledging much work lies ahead.
Blue Jays' Bass meets with head of Pride Toronto, continues personal reflection
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Manoah's demotion a drastic step, but shows Blue Jays have his best interest at heart
Shi Davidi
There will be no shortcuts for Alek Manoah who now begins a progressive climb back to the majors after being optioned to the Florida Complex League. It's a drastic step, but also one the Blue Jays wouldn't have taken if they didn’t have what’s best for him at heart.
Manoah shelled early by Astros, Blue Jays running out of options
Shi Davidi
It’s becoming harder know what's next for Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah, who lasted only nine batters in Monday night’s 11-4 thrashing by the Houston Astros, allowing six runs on seven hits. Shi Davidi examines the next steps.
Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass hopeful next steps will make amends for anti-2SLGBTQ+ post
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Blue Jays down Brewers for consecutive series wins but doubt still looms over Manoah
Shi Davidi
A second straight series win secured by Thursday’s victory before a sellout crowd of 42,059 on a picturesque afternoon helped to collectively clear some minds for the Blue Jays, who improved to 30-27 after an 11-17 May that was trying all the way around.
Consistency continues to elude Blue Jays' Manoah two months into season
Shi Davidi
Debate incremental gain versus wheel-spinning all you like, but as June begins, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that whatever issues Alek Manoah is working through aren’t going to suddenly disappear. Shi Davidi has more.
Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. breaks out of slump after pep talk from Bichette
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Bass, Blue Jays must deliver more than words after reliever's anti-2SLGTBQ+ post
Shi Davidi
Anthony Bass’ apology Tuesday was Crisis Management 101. It’s up to the reliever and the Toronto Blue Jays to prove it was more than that.
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