Hayden Godfrey

1 week ago | thespec.com | Hayden Godfrey

When Michael Stefanic first got the call-up from Triple-A Buffalo to join the Blue Jays earlier this month, manager John Schneider described him as a “grimy” baseball player who’d do anything and everything to help his team win. He also said that Stefanic reminds him of a slightly shorter Ernie Clement, but with a more defined beard.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Hayden Godfrey

In a league filled with fiery sluggers, big-name international free agents and hotshot upstarts, there are always names that fall under the radar. For the Blue Jays, outfielder Nathan Lukes, who has had a decidedly unglamorous road to the majors, falls into that category. The 30-year-old Lukes has long waited for the opportunity to play consistently at the big-league level. He appeared in more than 600 minor-league games between 2015 and 2022 before finally making his MLB debut at age 28 in 2023.

2 weeks ago | hamiltonnews.com | Hayden Godfrey |Kevin McGran

General manager Brad Treliving is now fully in charge of the Maple Leafs. That’s a key takeaway Friday after Keith Pelley, the chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, met the media to explain why Brendan Shanahan‘s contract as Leafs president was not renewed after 11 seasons with the team. “My plan right now is not to replace Brendan, and Brad will be our GM,” said Pelley. “Whether he takes on a larger role is something that will be determined down the road.

2 weeks ago | therecord.com | Hayden Godfrey |Kevin McGran

General manager Brad Treliving is now fully in charge of the Maple Leafs. That’s a key takeaway Friday after Keith Pelley, the chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, met the media to explain why Brendan Shanahan‘s contract as Leafs president was not renewed after 11 seasons with the team. “My plan right now is not to replace Brendan, and Brad will be our GM,” said Pelley. “Whether he takes on a larger role is something that will be determined down the road.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Hayden Godfrey |Kevin McGran

General manager Brad Treliving is now fully in charge of the Maple Leafs. That’s a key takeaway Friday after Keith Pelley, the chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, met the media to explain why Brendan Shanahan‘s contract as Leafs president was not renewed after 11 seasons with the team. “My plan right now is not to replace Brendan, and Brad will be our GM,” said Pelley. “Whether he takes on a larger role is something that will be determined down the road.