Two shutout victories but three losses on Tuesday for the affiliates, including a 13-inning setback.

The Blue Jays return home to start a five-game homestand as they host the Tampa Bay Rays for two games.

Rounds 3-10 of the Major League Baseball draft are being held today in Secaucus, New Jersey. You can watch the proceedings on MLB.com.

I haven't been following the team as closely as usual. Anything interesting happen?

The Blue Jays farm system celebrated draft night by winning all of its three games Monday. Buffalo and New Hampshire had the night off.

The Minnesota Twins have selected shortstop Royce Lewis from JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California with the first overall pick. The Toronto Blue Jays select 22nd and 28th in the first round and 61st in the second round. You can follow the draft at MLB.com or click right here.

Jordan Romano pitched a seven inning one hitter on Saturday with nine strikeouts. Lucas Harrell returned to AAA with an excellent start of five shutout innings. Chris Rowley had a good start, Sean Reid-Foley did not. Bo Bichette kept on hitting. Bradley Jones notched his first home run for Dunedin.

The Toronto Blue Jays finish up their six-game road trip in their home away from home on the West Coast, Safeco Field in Seattle.


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The draft is almost upon us. Monday is the day for the top picks, followed by numerous picks on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Jays pick late this year although they do have two picks in the first round. The Jays pick at 22 and 28.

The title of tonight's MLU is dedicated to a promotion tomorrow night by our High A affiliate. A worthy promotion. What's your favourite baseball promotion?

They say it's hard to lose a doubleheader, that a split is the most likely outcome. Don't tell that to the Jays, both Buffalo and New Hampshire lost both ends on Wednesday. Lansing saved the day while Dunedin had a day off.

Only two games were played Tuesday and the affiliates came out on the right end of the scoreboard. Rain washed out the games involving the top three farm clubs.

Just one win in three games for the affiliates Monday and it came on the lowest rung on the ladder. New Hampshire and Lansing had the day off.

The Toronto Blue Jays begin the first half of their West Coast road swing with three games in Oakland where they hope to land one or more wins.

Mike Ohlman had five RBI on Sunday, Jason Leblebijian had three hits and Cesar Valdez pitched well. Lansing came from behind in the ninth inning to score three runs and win and they did it without much help in that inning from the usual suspects. Dunedin rallied with two runs in the eighth to take a one run lead. Dan Young was unable to hold the lead and the D Jays lost in 12 innings.