Ex-Jays P.R. Ex-Jays/MLB T-O Star columnist. Ex Expos Media Relations boss. 52 years in and around MLB. Co-host of Exit Philosophy podcast with Mal Romanin
Joined April 2010
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On Exit Philosophy, Griff and @mromanin discuss the fan frustration of a Blue Jays expected to go to playoffs again but injured and underperforming. Who are the unexpected Jays contributors, unexpected failures and more. Wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
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Richard Griffin retweeted
Jun 8
We had a Special Moment on Friday June 5th, where Chase (Coach Griffin's Grandson) was our bat boy.
It was a great moment and hope to see Chase at more games.
#family #Ironbacks
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Blue Jays today selected contract of RHP Chad Dallas from AAA Buffalo and optioned RH Hayden Juenger. Dallas becomes the Jays 27th pitcher in 2026 (June 4). Back in 2023 the Jays for the entire season used 26 pitchers. Only one Jays pitcher appeared in both 2023-26…Kevin Gausman
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Richard Griffin retweeted
Jun 3
⚾️ A special message from Ironbacks Manager Richard Griffin! ⚾️
Opening Day is here, and Coach Griffin has one message for baseball fans across Niagara:
Come out to the ballpark, support the players, and be part of another exciting summer of Ironbacks baseball.
Our players are ready.
Our coaches are ready.
Now we need YOU in the stands.
🎟️ Grab your tickets.
📍 George Taylor Field
🔥 Let's make some noise!
#NiagaraIronbacks #IronbacksBaseball #RichardGriffin #OpeningDay #LetsGoIronbacks #PackThePark @RGriffBaseball
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Richard Griffin retweeted
Jun 1
The locker room is ready. 👀
The jerseys are hung.
The hats are set.
Now it's time to play ball.
Opening Day is almost here. ⚾️🔥
#IronbacksBaseball #OpeningDay #GameDayReady
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 30
A message from Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Coach Pete Walker! ⚾️
Pete took a moment to wish the Niagara Ironbacks good luck this season and speak about the opportunities summer collegiate baseball provides for young athletes.
We're proud to be just 4 days away from Opening Day and can't wait to get the 2026 season underway.
See you June 3 at George Taylor Field.
#WeAreNiagara #IronbacksBaseball #PGCBL #OpeningDay
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Griff's power rankings plus BetMGM link to Montreal-Carolina hockey contest.
Griff’s End-of-May MLB Power Rankings, by @RGriffBaseball open.substack.com/pub/richgr…
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 29
5 days away. ⚾️
The countdown to Opening Day continues.
June 3rd can’t come soon enough as the Niagara Ironbacks return to George Taylor Field for the start of the 2026 season 🔥
Who’s ready for summer baseball in Niagara?
#WeAreNiagara #IronbacksBaseball #OpeningDay #PGCBL #SummerBaseball
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 28
.@RGriffBaseball on the MLB owners' salary cap proposal, the Blue Jays' stretch and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s inconsistency
#BlueJays50
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 28
Hour 2 on the Thursday program w/ @HayesTSN, @jamiemclennan29 and @Jason_Strudwick:
- Bruce Boudreau on #LeafsForever's direction the perspective on Canadian teams
- @RGriffBaseball on MLB owners proposing a salary cap
- @FanDuelCanada Best Bets
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Blue Jays make two roster moves in advance of series in Baltimore. INF Charles McAdoo replaces Lenyn Sosa, placed on IL after hit on rt. wrist in Marlins series. RHP Connor Seabold replaces RH Chase Lee optioned to Buffalo.
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A highly unusual but effective result for Jeff Hoffman’s relief appearance on Wednesday vs. the Marlins. Just 4 batters faced. 1.1 IP; 2H; 0R; 2SO; 2SB; 2 CS. He stands to get the W. Jays lead 2-1 B7.
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 27
OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired RHP Connor Seabold from the Tigers in exchange for Minor League LHP Juanmi Vasquez.
To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP José Berríos has been transferred to the 60-day IL.
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Blue Jays beat Marlins 8-1 on Tuesday led by Jesus Sanchez first career grand slam. Jays having trouble replicating last year’s magic, so should expectations be lowered. Check it out in Substack and enter hockey draw from BetMGM in the Griff column. open.substack.com/pub/richgr…
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Consider the Blue Jays in the 5th inning Sunday, have had Dylan Cease placed on IL (tweaked hamstring) and Vlad Guerrero Jr missing from lineup Monday after hit on elbow by Mitch Keller that just two pitches have sidelined $710-million in baseball payroll.
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 25
A message from the big leagues 👀⚾️
Blue Jays closer Louis Varland wishing the Niagara Ironbacks the best as we prepare for the 2026 season and highlighting the opportunity that comes with competing in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League 🔥
Come watch the next Louis Varland this summer in Merritton
#Ironbacks #PGCBL #BlueJays #OpeningDay #NiagaraIronbacks #BaseballLife
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Richard Griffin retweeted
May 25
If the roof is closed tonight we riot
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Blue Jays must rethink Springer batting leadoff, by @RGriffBaseball open.substack.com/pub/richgr…
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Looked like left leg upon delivering a pitch. He was able to stay in for one more pitch then came out T5 after a 2nd visit from Schneider and trainer Jose Ministral.
Dylan Cease has been removed from today's game with an apparent injury.
Just about the last thing the #BlueJays' rotation can take right now. Updates to come as they're shared with us.
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