Vanessa Serrao

Vanessa Serrao

Joined: Apr 19, 2017

Vanessa Serrao is a writing Contributor for Fansided's Call to the Pen and Jays Journal. She is also a Toronto Blue Jays beat writer for Last Word on Baseball and has been writing for them for almost two years now. She's also covered all MLB teams with breaking news and rumors. She is also an IBWAA member and has been freelancing since 2017 but has established a niche in sports for several years now. Vanessa also enjoys playing guitar.

May 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) runs the bases against the Colorado Rockies during the eleventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Michael Saunders is back!

Jun 19, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after defeating the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Roberto Osuna and his anxiety

Jun 9, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) advances to third base on a single by a teammate against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Keeping Jose Bautista in the leadoff spot

Jun 20, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (45) is pulled from the game during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Will they ever get to .500?

Jun 19, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Steve Pearce (28) hits a three-run double during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Return from DL does Steve Pearce well

Jun 10, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Ezequiel Carrera (3) and relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) celebrate after the final out of a 4-2 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Why they can always surprise you

Jun 2, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (14) celebrates a two run homerun in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Why Justin Smoak should make the All-Star game

Jun 3, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jason Grilli (37) reacts after giving up a home run to New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Grilli cheese doesn’t aim to please

May 29, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (right) is greeted at home plate by catcher Russell Martin (55) after hitting a grand slam home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays rout Reds en route to biggest win of the season

Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) shoots the puck against Washington Capitals in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mitch Marner: Why playing at the World’s did him good

May 26, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (29) hits a grand slam homerun in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Devon Travis continues his hot streak

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) is unable to handle a ball in the fourth inning during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Will the return of key players ride them to victory?

Oct 20, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (29) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs don’t know how good they have it with William Nylander

May 18, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Luke Maile (22) celebrates a home run with starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays surprise Atlanta Braves with 9-0 victory

Oct 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwayne Casey talks to referee Lauren Holtkamp (7) during the fourth quarter at Rogers Centre. Raptors won 122-105. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Should Dwane Casey be fired?

May 6, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) looks on from the dugout during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: The Return of Josh Donaldson