Ian Shantz

Ian Shantz is a digital editor at the Toronto Sun. Throughout his journalism career, which began in 2004, he has specialized in sports, news and travel writing, as well as newspaper layout and digital duties. He has won several provincial newspaper awards and in 2007 was nominated for a National Newspaper Award. Shantz was dispatched to cover the war in Afghanistan for the Barrie Examiner, where he worked prior to a pit stop in Hamilton before arriving at the Sun. He is a graduate of Niagara College's Journalism-Print program. Away from work, he is forever in pursuit of a quality cup of coffee and a favourite new band.

LATEST STORIES BY IAN SHANTZ

Blue Jays' clubhouse leadership takes shape as losses continue to mount

Ever the optimist, that Charlie Montoyo.

June 11, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Danny Jansen of the Blue Jays hits an RBI-double against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre on June 9, 2019 in Toronto. (Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Clayton Richard roughed up as Blue Jays swept by Diamondbacks

Snake-bitten Clayton Richard, fittingly, was bitten by the Snakes on Sunday.

June 9, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard reacts as he waits to be relieved by manager Charlie Montoyo (not shown) after giving up eight runs to Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Rogers Centre. (Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports)

Blue Jays edge powerhouse Yankees in series opener

Nothing like a visit from the division-leading New York Yankees to cure what has ailed the Blue Jays, if even for one evening.

June 5, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Freddy Galvis of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Cavan Biggio after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on June 4, 2019 in Toronto. (Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Blue Jays make Oakville's Brown first Canadian pick in MLB draft

The Blue Jays selected the first Canadian chosen in the 2019 MLB draft on Tuesday, picking Oakville outfielder Dasan Brown in the third round (88th overall).

June 4, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

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Biggio's first big-league homer helps Blue Jays avoid being swept by Padres

The Blue Jays certainly know how to toy with the emotions of their fan base.

May 27, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays Cavan Biggio gets a Gatorade shower from teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during a post-game interview after the Jays defeated the San Diego Padres 10-1 in their interleague MLB baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, May 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

Trent Thornton's solid start wasted as Blue Jays fall to Padres in series opener

Trent Thornton had fans going ‘yee-haw’ on a country-themed Friday night at the Rogers Centre, but it was the National League West’s San Diego Padres putting the boots to the Blue Jays.

May 25, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton throws against the Padres during the first inning of their Interleague game in Toronto on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Padres' Canadians Quantrill, Naylor soak up special weekend on home soil

Like a good, humble Canadian, Cal Quantrill took public transportation to work on Friday.

May 25, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Cal Quantrill of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets at PETCO Park on May 7, 2019 in San Diego. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Stroman finally gets some run support as Blue Jays rout Red Sox

Ah, run support.

May 22, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman reacts after striking out Red Sox batter Xander Boaerts in the third inning of their MLB game in Toronto on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Blue Jays GM Atkins on sitting Vladdy: 'It's Charlie's process'

It wasn’t me. It’s on the manager. We’ll do better next time, maybe.

May 22, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, May 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Sputtering Blue Jays drop series finale with White Sox

Aaron Sanchez threw strikeouts like they were going out of style, but a pair of fourth-inning home runs fashioned by the visitors doomed the Blue Jays in front of an announced crowd of 24,222 on Mother’s Day Sunday at the Rogers Centre.

May 12, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez reacts in the fourth inning during MLB action against the White Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

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