Shi Davidi

Fuelled by velo slap, Varland emerges as Blue Jays’ bullpen ace

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.

Blue Jays walk off Phillies behind Cease's dominant return

Dylan Cease returned as his dominant self on Tuesday, getting an astounding 29 whiffs while striking out 11 before the Blue Jays rallied for a walk-off win over the Phillies.

As roster decisions loom, Valenzuela’s growth forcing Blue Jays into tough call

Clement's big day powers Blue Jays to bounce-back win over Orioles

Renowned for his gifted glove and contact skills, Ernie Clement is now providing some much-needed pop for the Blue Jays.

Reinforcements nearing return as Blue Jays continue to tread water

Given how hard injuries have struck, the Blue Jays have done well to not let their season unravel completely. Thanks to a deeply mid American League, keeping themselves afloat has been enough to remain in the wild-card race.

Blue Jays farm report: Bullard, Cook lead as Dunedin ‘running like crazy’

Okamoto shakes off HBP to power Blue Jays to tense win over Marlins

Tensions were high after Kazuma Okamoto was hit by a pitch for the second time this series, but the Blue Jays rallied thanks to Nathan Lukes' RBI double and Okamoto's homer to secure the win.

Blue Jays acquire Seabold, select Voth to bolster thinning pitching depth

Otto Lopez a cautionary tale as Blue Jays manage outfield surplus

Blue Jays avoid worst-case scenario after Guerrero Jr., Cease injuries in loss to Pirates

Losing either Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Dylan Cease, let alone both, is a nightmarish thought for the Blue Jays. It threatened to become reality in the fifth inning of Sunday’s loss to the Pirates.