2021 slugger Díaz becomes 12th Nut to reach MLB this year, 173rd all-time
On September 17, 2021, 21-year-old Jordan Díaz went 1-for-4 with his team-leading 13th home run for the Lansing Lugnuts in a 6-4 home victory against West Michigan. On September 18, 2022, 22-year-old Jordan Díaz made his MLB debut for the Oakland Athletics, going 1-for-3 with a single. Díaz, named to
Groshans, Moreno and Soderstrom named MLB Top 100 Prospects
2019 Lugnuts sluggers Jordan Groshans (pictured above) and Gabriel Moreno and 2020 Oakland Athletics first-rounder Tyler Soderstrom, expected to be a Lugnut in 2022, ranked among MLB Pipeline's updated Top 100 Prospects, as released over the weekend. Infielder Groshans came in at No. 80, catcher Soderstrom ranked No. 56, and
Six former Lugnuts head to Hohokam, and more spring training Nuts news
See that photo? That's Christian Lopes, who played with Bryce Harper while growing up, was drafted out of high school by the Blue Jays in 2011, and played 129 games with the Lugnuts in 2013. Nine years later, Lopes has Triple-A experience in Toronto's, Texas's and Arizona's organizations, and just
In the On-Deck Circle: 16 candidates to become the next Major League Lugnuts
Seven former Lansing Lugnuts made their MLB debut in 2021 — Josh Palacios, Ty Tice, Tayler Saucedo, Conner Greene, Kirby Snead, Otto Lopez and Kevin Smith — bringing the total to 161 all-time Major League Lugnuts alumni since the Nuts first arrived in Lansing 26 years ago. Which brings us
Prospect season in review: Blue Jays’ Groshans
MiLB.com's Prospect Season in Review series spotlights players who shined brightest during the 2021 campaign. Here's a look at third-ranked Blue Jays prospect Jordan Groshans. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. Jordan Groshans is too talented to let his time on the injured list
The Show Before the Show: Episode 296
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The Road to The Show™: Jordan Groshans
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jordan Groshans. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.
State of the System: Toronto Blue Jays
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021.
Prospects in the Blue Jays’ 2020 player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Ready and waiting: Jordan Groshans
Players at all levels of the Minor Leagues missed significant playing time in 2019 due to injury only to have their return interrupted by the global pandemic. Each week, MiLB.com checks in on an elite prospect’s road back from injury. This week, we focus on Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jordan
Farm system rankings: Position players, 30-21
With the 2020 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com looks at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranks them in several different ways. This first installment, broken into three parts, focuses on position players and considers the quality and quantity of top talent currently in each system. So, without further
Lugnuts Player Spotlight: Jordan Groshans
LANSING, Mich. via TORONTO, Ont. - It's no secret that the Blue Jays system is stacked with infielders, all with excellent potential and youthful skill that excites every baseball fan.Even beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and Cavan Biggio lie names like Kevin Smith, Santiago Espinal, and Logan Warmoth, all
Groshans returns with two hits in Lugnuts loss
IOWA CITY, Ia. -Jordan Groshans returned from the Injured List with a two-hit game and Nick Podkul extended his on-base streak to 18 games but the Lansing Lugnuts (14-18) fell to the Quad Cities River Bandits (21-10), 6-0, on Wednesday night at Duane Banks Field.The result completed a three-game sweep
Kirk promoted, Groshans placed on IL
LANSING, Mich. - In conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, Lansing Lugnuts catcher Alejandro Kirk was promoted to A-Advanced Dunedin, shortstop Jordan Groshans was placed on the Injured List backdated to May 1st, and infielder Rafael Lantigua and outfielder Tanner Kirwer have been transferred to the Lugnuts from Extended Spring.Kirk,
Cubs outslug Lugnuts, 10-8
LANSING, Mich. - The South Bend Cubs (10-9) broke a 5-5 tie with a five-run sixth inning and held off the Lansing Lugnuts (10-9), 10-8, on Wednesday afternoon at Cooley Law School Stadium.Jordan Groshans and Alejandro Kirk crushed two-run homers and Reggie Pruitt reached base five times on a single, double and
Murray K's 10 before Cubs win in 10, 13-10
LANSING, Mich. - Joey Murray set a new career high with 10 strikeouts, but a four-run 10th inning lifted the South Bend Cubs (9-8) to a rollercoaster 13-10 series-opening victory over the Lansing Lugnuts (9-8) on Monday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The game featured 28 hits, five errors, 23 runs, two
Three's a charm as Lugnuts blank Dragons
LANSING, Mich. - Josh Winckowski combined with three relievers on a three-hitter and the Lansing Lugnuts (9-7) used a three-run first inning to roll past the Dayton Dragons (6-10), 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Lugnuts took two of three in the series and have won five of their
For the first time since 2017, Dragons win in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. - The Dayton Dragons (6-9) rallied from a pair of two-run deficits, defeating the Lansing Lugnuts (8-7), 9-4, on a blustery, chilly Friday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Dragons snapped a 12-game losing streak in Lansing, picking up their first win in Michigan's state capital since September 4, 2017.
SWEEP: Lugnuts finish off Whitecaps, 8-2
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - Johnny Aiello homered, Jordan Groshans collected three hits, and the Lansing Lugnuts (7-6) completed a three-game sweep at the West Michigan Whitecaps (5-8), 8-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Ballpark.With the win, the Lugnuts went over the .500 mark for the first time in 2019.
Lugnuts halt skid with late rally, 5-4
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - D.J. Neal singled home pinch-runner Reggie Pruitt in the ninth, and the Lansing Lugnuts (4-5) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the South Bend Cubs (4-5) on Friday night at Four Winds Field.The Cubs had brought a 4-3 lead into the eighth inning,
Kirk and Pruitt homer, but Nuts come up short
LANSING, Mich. - Alejandro Kirk and Reggie Pruitt slugged their first home runs of the year, but a five-run deficit proved too much to overcome in a Lansing Lugnuts (3-3) 7-6 loss to the West Michigan Whitecaps (3-3) on Tuesday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.The Whitecaps built an early 7-2
Lugnuts speed to first win of 2019, 7-3
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Johnny Aiello and Alejandro Kirk stole home in consecutive innings, Reggie Pruitt stole second base three times, and the Lansing Lugnuts (1-1) accelerated to their first win of 2019, 7-3, over the Fort Wayne TinCaps (1-1) on Friday night at Parkview Field.Jordan Groshans added a single, double,
Blue Jays Prospect Primer: Vlad Jr. coming
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Major League-ready: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,
Jays' Groshans hopes to follow familiar path
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- He has already picked the brain of Kevin Smith on how the game will speed up on him the higher he climbs. Director of player development Gil Kim would like to put him in touch with Bo Bichette next, likely when MLB.com's No. 11 overall prospect gets
Groshans has timely breakout for B-Jays
High-ranking prospects began to pepper Appalachian League rosters toward the end of the regular season. Bluefield played that game as well, bringing first-rounder Jordan Groshans into the fold on Aug. 17.The eighth-ranked Blue Jays prospect scuffled in 11 games before the postseason but showed what he can provide when the breakout