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At one point in the offseason, many thought that Shohei Ohtani would end up with the Toronto Blue Jays, and fans were even tracking flights. Alek Manoah was getting ready to be married when he found out that the rumors about Shohei Ohtani joining the Blue Jays were not true, and that he was going […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was once in contention for the Cy Young Award, but his 2023 season could not have gone much worse, and he spoke about what it was like to go through the struggles last season after reporting to spring training ahead of what is hopefully a bounce back season […]

Everyone who plays fantasy football seems to take it seriously, even the Toronto Blue Jays. Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza finished last in the team’s fantasy football league and he was forced to fulfill his punishment on Saturday by serving as the team’s bat boy during Toronto’s spring training matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Blue […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have their work cut out for them this season as they prepare to tangle with the beasts of the AL East yet again. Last season, right fielder George Springer was a catalyst for the Jays’ powerful batting lineup, and figures to reprise his role as a disruptor and key hitter alongside […]

The Shohei Ohtani phantom flight this offseason was one of the most discussed topics of MLB free agency. For those who may not remember, Ohtani was rumored to be on a flight to Toronto to meet with the Blue Jays. Fans even tracked the flight and a report stated that the two-way phenom was in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a big season in 2024, hoping to get the monkey off of their back and have some postseason success for the first time with this core of players, and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman spoke on the team chemistry so far in Spring Training. “We’ve always been a close-knit group,” […]

By and large, the past three years have been successful for the Toronto Blue Jays. They were able to build a nice young position player core led by Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while they have been also able to build one of the deepest starting rotations in the entire MLB. Alas, the Blue […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to come back strong 2023 AL East record. The Blue Jays made the MLB Playoffs as the sixth-seeded Wild Card but were swept by the Minnesota Twins. Now, star shortstop Bo Bichette is motivating his team amid doubts before 2024 Spring Training. Bo Bichette issues a strong message to […]

The Seattle Mariners have been linked with frere agent third baseman Matt Chapman in recent days, but that buzz may be a whole lot of nothing. Mariners GM Justin Hollinder had this to say about his team’s roster, per Robert Murray of Fansided: “Our roster feels pretty set right now. I don’t want to rule […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette says a couple of former baseball players have inspired him to play better. Bichette says Barry Larkin and Troy Tulowitzki worked with him to improve his defense, per MLB Network. The young shortstop says Larkin and Tulowitzki have helped him with his throwing mechanics and defense while playing in […]

Kevin Kiermaier quickly became a fan favorite with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 — and the Gold Glove winning center fielder is coming back for more this season. The 33-year-old signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract to remain north of the border for at least one more Major League Baseball campaign. And his latest […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were not shy to go after the free agent market’s biggest names, as they were one of the teams that were in for Shohei Ohtani. Alas, the Blue Jays were not able to catch the big fish. They were left to make a few smaller-scale moves like bringing in veteran hitter […]

What do the Toronto Blue Jays need to do to catch a break? The team seems to be stuck in some weird purgatory. On one hand, they’ve made the playoffs in nearly every single year. When they do make it in, though, they are always bounced out of the Wild Card round. It’s frustrating, and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are counting on a bounce back season from starting pitcher Alek Manoah. While nothing seemed to go right for Manoah in 2023, John Schneider thinks he has what it takes to turn things around in 2024. While the Blue Jays have a strong rotation on paper, a healthy and successful Manoah […]

The Toronto Blue Jays finished third in the American League East last season, 12 games behind the division winning Baltimore Orioles. For the Blue Jays to take the next step, they will need to be healthy entering the season and get off to a fast start, a proposition that looks a bit more challenging with […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been expected to make deep runs in the playoffs over the last few years, and have failed to do so, but manager John Schneider’s comments indicate that the group has a deep desire to get over that hump. “This group is hungry,” John Schneider said, according to Josh Goldberg of […]

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scored a big offseason win — at the expense of his team’s pockets. That’s after arbitrators ruled in his favor, which means that Toronto will have to pay him $19.9 million for the 2024 MLB season, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. “Arbitrators rule in favour of Vladimir Guerrero […]

Justin Turner is no longer a member of the Boston Red Sox, but he’s sending a message about his former team. Turner signed a contract to play with the Toronto Blue Jays, but it seems that may not have been the player’s first choice. He wanted to re-sign with the Red Sox, but negotiations never […]

Alek Manoah’s career did a complete 180 last season as the 2022 American League Cy Young finalist found himself in the minors for the majority of the second half of 2023. Once the Toronto Blue Jays ace, Manoah did not appear in an MLB game after Aug. 10 of last year. Despite his downward spiral, […]

On March 19, gamers everywhere will be able to play the brand new MLB The Show 24. When they pick up their copies, fans will immediately recognize Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero was named the cover athlete for MLB The Show 24, the league announced. The Blue Jays star understands how important […]

After missing out on Shohei Ohtani, the Toronto Blue Jays have been scouring the free agent market for some needed bats. In their quest for offense, the Blue Jays have turned to a former Red Sox slugger. Toronto has signed Justin Turner to a one-year contract, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Turner will […]

After missing out on a chance to secure the biggest free agent of them all when Shohei Ohtani decided to take his talents to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays could be looking in a different direction in pursuit of quality bats in free agency. Two free agents, JD Martinez and Justin Turner, […]

Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams has passed away, the Blue Jays announced. Williams was 80 at the time of his passing. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Jays Manager Jimy Williams. His impact on our organization will forever be remembered. Our hearts go out to Jimy’s family and […]

Justin Turner is still available in MLB free agency. The two-time All-Star has been linked to a number of teams and he is reportedly nearing a free agency decision, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Justin Turner’s free-agent decision is increasingly likely to occur this week. @redturn2’s market is helped by the fact that multiple […]

It looked like the end of the 2023 season was Joey Votto’s swan song in the MLB, with the longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman soaking in all the emotions amid the possibility of his retirement. But Votto is not quite done writing the story of his career in the big leagues just yet, with the […]

The MLB free agency cycle has been a slow crawl, especially since the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Things should begin to pick up as Spring Training gets closer. One name gaining some steam is Jorge Soler, who spent 2023 with the Miami Marlins. The Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays might’ve struck out in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. However, that hasn’t stopped the Blue Jays from building a roster ready to compete in 2024. Toronto has agreed to a deal with Cuban standout Yariel Rodriguez, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While the financials aren’t yet known, Rodriguez is […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? To open MLB free agency, it appeared that the New York Yankees were the favorites to sign Bellinger. Then, however, New York acquired Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo in trades, which decreased the chances of Bellinger ending up with the Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays are also a team that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are amid intense MLB Free Agency contract negotiations with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero had a productive 2023 season, so his asking price on an extension is understandably high. Toronto has taken a stance on his request as a new report surfaces. The Blue Jays lay their cards out to […]

The New York Yankees made a move in MLB free agency on Monday. New York agreed to a contract with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kevin Smith, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Smith, 27, can play third base and shortstop. He made his MLB debut with Toronto in 2021, ultimately appearing in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays struck out on their big swing for Shohei Ohtani. However, that doesn’t mean the Blue Jays won’t compete for the postseason this upcoming campaign. To get their however, Ross Atkins admitted Toronto still needed to make a few roster adjustments. Atkins said the team is exploring upgrades at outfield and designated […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is headed to Toronto. The former New York Yankees infielder and the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $15 million contract, sources tell Robert Murray of FanSided. It has been a frustrating offseason for Blue Jays fans. Toronto was linked to both Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, however, Soto […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been heavily involved in the rumor mill to kick off the offseason, and they made a solid under-the-radar move on Tuesday by re-signing Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, $10.5 million deal. That would seemingly rule them out of the race for one of their rumored top targets, but it turns […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been looking to make some big moves this offseason, and while they came up short in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, they have still been active in the rumor mill to this point. They finally appear to have pulled off a move on Tuesday afternoon, though, as they have reportedly […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to improve their team despite their 2023 MLB Playoffs showing. The Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with former Nationals relief pitcher Paolo Espino, per Jon Heyman. Toronto’s move is an effort to bolster their bullpen depth amid an interesting offseason. Toronto looks to bolster its pitching attack […]

The San Diego Padres pulled off the biggest blockbuster trade of the MLB offseason so far when they sent Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees. If that deal didn’t end up coming to fruition, though, it sounds like the Padres were exploring a trade that would have sent Jake Cronenworth packing […]

What should the Toronto Blue Jays do next season? After two straight years of playoff failures, it’s clear that changes need to be made within the team. The question is… where will these improvements come from? The offseason is the perfect chance to reload, but they need to assess which players will be perfect for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were a finalist to sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency before he ultimately ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club is now pivoting to other free agents such as Cody Bellinger. In fact, Toronto is reportedly the favorite to sign Bellinger, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are still on MLB free agency nirvana after winning the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes with a historic deal, the Toronto Blue Jays and the others who lose out on their bids to lure the Japanese superstar to their clubs are left still picking up the pieces. Toronto and […]