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The Toronto Blue Jays have made several key moves this offseason, adding pieces that could help them push for a deep playoff run. However, with Spring Training fast approaching, there are still a few loose ends the team needs to tie up before the first workouts begin. Addressing these lingering issues could differentiate between simply […]

While the Toronto Blue Jays made an effort to sign Teoscar Hernandez, he instead opted to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Hernandez has still kept tabs on Toronto’s present and future. Perhaps the biggest problem the Blue Jays are facing is the future of star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Hernandez, he still isn’t […]

It appears that slugger Pete Alonso’s time with the New York Mets may be growing short. The two sides had been talking for quite a long time, and the Mets reportedly made a last-ditch offer to Alonso that he turned down. "I'm not convinced the Mets want Pete."@Ken_Rosenthal thinks if the Mets really wanted to […]

The New York Mets are ready to move on from Pete Alonso. Reports indicate that the negotiations have fallen off and the team is preparing for a post-Alonso world. Immediately, the Blue Jays emerged as favorites to sign Alonso. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale unveiled the Vladimir Guerrero Jr plan if Toronto lands the Mets’ first […]

As Pete Alonso’s free agency continues to spark discussion, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a potential destination for the slugging first baseman. According to sources, the Blue Jays are one of three teams engaged in discussions for Alonso, and they are reportedly keen on retaining Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even if Alonso joins the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t aced this offseason by any means. The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles have all improved in the American League East, while the Jays have barely made a move. After missing out on Shohei Ohtani last winter, they also whiffed on Juan Soto, who ultimately signed with […]

The New York Mets currently have no first baseman. Pete Alonso is still a free agent and negotiations have stalled. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays were the bridesmaids again this offseason, losing out on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes. With star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr entering a contract year, the Mets have made some […]

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is in the middle of his second offseason in charge of the Boston Red Sox. He’s been more aggressive with this crop of available players, highlighted by the acquisition of two starting pitchers. Ace Garrett Crochet came over in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for four prospects, including […]

As this off season’s hot stove continues to simmer, a couple of thoughts began to illuminate what could happen next winter. One major storyline could be the free agency of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Toronto Blue Jays, his current team, would love to have him back. So would at least two thirds of […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement on a $28.5 million contract for 2025, avoiding arbitration, according to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The team has yet to confirm the deal. A key figure in Toronto’s lineup, Guerrero enters his final year of arbitration eligibility before reaching free agency after […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to win the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Also, there seems to be a real chance that they will be losing star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. soon, with Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY saying that the 25-year-old first baseman and his team remain very much apart when it comes to their respective […]

The American League East is arguably the most competitive division in baseball. Just ask the Toronto Blue Jays. They know. But, after missing the playoffs last season, the ball club has failed to strengthen their roster this winter. The New York Yankees improved despite losing Juan Soto. The Baltimore Orioles added pieces. So did the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto this offseason. They threw their hats in the ring, just like they did with Shohei Ohtani, but fell short in 2024 as well. Now, they have to activate a Plan B but have not signed anyone in free agency yet. Vladimir Guerrero Jr needs an extension, […]

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is scheduled to make $28.8 million on a one-year arbitration deal next season, making him one of the planet’s most well-paid people in comparison to the majority of its population. However, Juan Soto’s new 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets still makes Guerrero’s salary look […]

Juan Soto is celebrating today, and probably the rest of his days, after inking a 15-year contract worth a record-breaking $765 million with the New York Mets. But he is not the only one. Although the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to lock down the 26-year-old star outfielder, their top player still has a reason […]

The Juan Soto free-agency sweepstakes are rounding the final turn ahead of the Winter Meetings. Of the final five teams left in the running, the Toronto Blue Jays are the most surprising. After a disappointing season, many expected Toronto to trade pieces and start a rebuild. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says the Blue Jays needed […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing to be involved in some of the biggest free agents this offseason. However, one of their targets, first baseman Pete Alonso, shares a position with Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In order to accommodate Alonso at first base, the Blue Jays are willing to move Guerrero Jr. to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were one of the big disappointments of the 2024 MLB season. After making three playoff appearances int he previous four seasons, the Blue Jays took a major step back in 2024, finishing just 74-88 and placing dead last in the ultra-competitive AL East. Things have a chance to go from bad […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may not be going to the postseason this year. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is still producing at a high level in the final weeks of the season. On Friday night, he added two hits to his ledger while driving a run in. Now, he is on the cusp of 200 hits […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled to find success over the past few years and will miss the playoffs in 2024. The Blue Jays decided to blow it up to a certain extent at the trade deadline, moving several key players in exchange for young talent. But the two franchise pillars still remain — Vladimir […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are having a very poor season, which led to the organization blowing it up at the trade deadline and moving several important players. There was speculation that franchise cornerstones Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr could also be traded, but the star duo have stayed put. Heading into the offseason, however, […]

As a disappointing 2024 season comes to an end for the Toronto Blue Jays, their offseason plan is beginning to come into focus. The most important decision for the Blue Jays: whether or not to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will be a free agent after next season. Guerrero Jr. on his way to his […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of reasons to be disappointed over how the 2024 season has turned out for them. But they also have a few reasons to be excited over what lies ahead. One of those reasons is the resurgence of star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who, after a down 2023 season, has […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are having one of the most disappointing seasons in all of baseball this season. Looking ahead to next year, there’s one significant change the Blue Jays are already planning to try and right the ship and get back to contending for the postseason. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had had a great season […]

There’s no secret that 2024 has been a down year for the Toronto Blue Jays. Being under .500 this late into the season was not what the top brass of the franchise expected, and at 58-66, their playoff odds sit at 0.1 percent, according to Fangraphs. Simply put, this season has long been a lost […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stayed with the Toronto Blue Jays past the 2024 MLB trade deadline despite some inklings that the Jays would start to sell. He may be moved later in the offseason but, at the very least, he got to make some history before his time with Toronto potentially comes to a close. Guerrero […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have the face of their franchise in first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He is a four-time All-Star and has a top-two MVP finish already at just 25 years old. The Blue Jays could have traded Guerrero at this year’s MLB trade deadline, but they kept him because of his star talent […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted his 10th home run in 20 games and tallied four RBIs, helping the Toronto Blue Jays fend off a late surge to edge out the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Thursday night. Guerrero was just a single away from hitting for the cycle. He began the scoring with an RBI double off […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors. The Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to be interested in selling ahead of the MLB trade deadline, however, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the team is not planning to deal Guerrero away. Guerrero, along with teammate Bo Bichette, has one year of […]

The Seattle Mariners’ once promising season is on the verge of a total collapse. As the team deals with injuries and offensive ineptitude, it is imperative that the Mariners buy aggressively at the MLB trade deadline. If Seattle hopes to reach the playoffs, the team must bring in offensive reinforcements. The Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. They already made one by dealing Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, they face a tough decision with the face of their franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That choice, paired with the potential sale of Yusei Kikuchi and […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette have been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors. Both players are set to enter free agency after the 2025 season and trading them now would net a quality return for Toronto. According to Jon […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. presents one of the biggest questions of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. With one year of team control remaining after this year, the Toronto Blue Jays can trade high on their star first baseman or sign him to a contract extension. Guerrero was honest over the All-Star Break about the uncertainty of […]

When you flip on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night, it might be the last time you see certain players in their current hats for the last time. Looking at the trade deadline market, three All-Stars jump off as players who must be moved by their current teams. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Mason Miller, and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have remained tight-lipped about the club’s intentions at the MLB trade deadline. While the organization is taking an open-minded approach, preparing to pivot their trade deadline strategy based on how the team performs leading up to July 30, it seems likely that the Blue Jays will be open to parting with […]

As the MLB trade deadline nears, some teams are still determining whether they’ll be buying or selling. The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in the position of needing to decide if there’s any hope of making the postseason this year. If not, what will the Blue Jays do with their many attractive trade pieces? Toronto […]

There has been much talk about the Toronto Blue Jays, who are firmly out of the playoff race as things stand, regarding potentially trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette at the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. There have been reports that the Blue Jays would like to try one more time in 2025 with Vladimir […]

If the season ended today, the Seattle Mariners would win the AL West and make their second postseason in three years. Of course, the season doesn’t end today and the Mariners have 73 more games to play. That’s a long time to stay afloat on the strength of an excellent starting rotation with a dearth […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined an exclusive group after being named the starting first baseman for the American League All-Star team on Wednesday. Guerrero Jr., who is playing in his fourth career All-Star game, joins Roberto Alomar, Joe Carter and Jose Bautista as the only Blue Jays to be voted as an All-Star starter three times. […]