The connection between Xander and his favorite player started when Tellez was still playing for the Blue Jays. Xander’s dad, Kevin, said his son would watch Blue Jays games and chant Rowdy’s name.

Tellez (hand) is starting at first base and batting sixth Sunday against the Marlins. The 30-year-old exited Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the left hand, but he's back in the lineup ...

With his biggest fan, 7-year old Xander, in the stands, Rowdy Tellez crushed a grand slam in the 12th inning to help the ...