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Matt Chapman — one of the best all-around third basemen in Major League Baseball — is officially a free agent. Despite batting just .240 on the year, Chapman’s power at the plate and elite glove helped him finish with a WAR of 4.4, putting him among the leaders at third base. The 30-year-old will be […]

The MLB offseason is in full force and free agency is going to start kicking off with some big names being signed. The Toronto Blue Jays began by declining the option for Whit Merrifield, and now they have picked up an option for one of their key relievers Chad Green. The Blue Jays have signed […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to acquire free agent CF Cody Bellinger this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Bellinger is a former MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers and had a resurgence in 2023 as a member of the Chicago Cubs. He would be quite the addition to an already stacked […]

With the MLB offseason officially underway, there are several tough decisions that organizations and players need to make, some in conjunction with one another. The Toronto Blue Jays and utility man Whit Merrifield are apparently on the same page when it comes to his mutual contract option. Though, what that means is not yet clear. […]

Joey Votto has made it known that he does not want 2023 to be his last season in MLB. But the Cincinnati Reds’ franchise legend may have to play in 2024 on a new team. With the Reds seeing the emergence of 25-year-old Spencer Steer at first base, Votto’s role with the team is diminishing […]

For the second straight year, the Toronto Blue Jays were swept out of the postseason in the Wild Card round. Toronto president Mark Shapiro understands why Blue Jays fans are disappointed and is devising a plan to help the team endure a longer playoff run. The Blue Jays snuck into the postseason as the No. […]

The 2023 MLB season was brimming with unmet expectations, so much that it was easy to overlook the Toronto Blue Jays’ own disappointing year. Though, another postseason debacle firmly took care of that. When it matters most, the team is failing to live up to its considerable talent. A World Series-caliber roster that focused on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays once again failed to live up to expectations in the MLB Playoffs, losing in two games to the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Series. But, things could’ve very well turned out differently if John Schneider didn’t yank starter Jose Berrios in Game 2 on Wednesday in favor of Yusei […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were swept in the AL Wild Card Series for the second straight season, failing to win a playoff game despite a combined 181 regular season wins across both seasons. Last year’s Game 2 collapse – which saw the Blue Jays blow a seven-run lead in the final four innings and get […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider caught a lot of heat when he pulled Jose Berrios from Game 2 of the Wild Card series against the Minnesota Twins early on in the fourth inning to put in Yusei Kikuchi, which resulted in two runs scoring. Schneider said it is fair to question the decision. “He […]

Just like many Toronto Blue Jays fans, Jose Berrios has not moved on completely from the season-ending loss of his team to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday at the hands of the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of their American League Wild Card series. It is still too early for the pain to go away. […]

The Minnesota Twins erased a humiliating footnote from the team’s recent history in the past few days, knocking off the Toronto Blue Jays two games to none in the Wild Card round of the American League playoffs. The Twins won their first postseason game since 2004, snapping an 18-game losing streak in the process. After […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were knocked out of the 2023 MLB Playoffs on Wednesday, dropping a 2-0 decision to the Minnesota Twins. The Blue Jays got a positive outing from starting pitcher Jose Berrios, which gave way to a heartbreaking situation that the talented pitcher won’t soon forget. Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman expressed […]

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series versus the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. The Blue Jays are in danger of falling short in the postseason once again, currently just one defeat away from elimination. Of course, the saying “there’s always next year” will be applied by many around the […]

While the Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of elimination Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Series, one can’t help but think about his future. For example: Matt Chapman. The third baseman, who came over to the Jays in a trade with the Oakland Athletics last March, will become a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have their season on the line on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs after losing Game 1, and former Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios will be on the mound trying to save the Blue Jays’ season. Jose Berrios spoke about what that start […]

Minnesota Twins fans celebrated something they haven’t seen their team do in nearly 20 years on Tuesday: win a playoff game. The Twins took Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, winning their first playoff game since 2004 in front of a raucous Minnesota crowd. The Twins more than […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the road for the second game of the three game Wild Card series against the Minnesota Twins. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Blue Jays-Twins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Twins were […]

One of sports’ most enduring, inexplicable and painful losing streaks has finally come to an end. The Minnesota Twins earned a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Round on Tuesday. Prior to the upset win, the franchise had not won a single game in the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are now on the brink of elimination from World Series contention in the 2023 MLB playoffs. That’s after losing to the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series to the tune of a 3-1 score Tuesday night. After the game, Toronto manager John Schneider lamented his […]

The Minnesota Twins have lost a record 18 straight playoff games. That devastating number is not only the longest streak in baseball, but it is the longest streak in major American sports history. After a two-year playoff hiatus, the Twins are back in the MLB Postseason, and they have their eyes set on ending one […]

It’s that time of the year. The 2023 MLB Playoffs will officially begin on Tuesday and one of the most intriguing series of the lot will see the Toronto Blue Jays face the Minnesota Twins in a best-of-3 series in the AL Wild Card. These two teams met six times this season, both winning three […]

It is the 2023 American League Wild Card series as the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins face off in game one of the series. It is time to continue our MLB odds Series with an AL Wild Card Game One Blue Jays-Twins prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jays enter the series after losing […]

We have reached game 162 of 162 on the 2023 MLB season, and while we know which 12 teams will be in the upcoming playoffs, there’s still some seeding battles that need to be resolved. So with games set to begin shortly, let’s take a look at all the different playoff seeding scenarios that could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking strong in the MLB Playoffs race, and the team is counting on performances from its pitching staff to help seal an invite. The Blue Jays have a strong chance at a Wild Card bid according to the recent MLB Playoff scenarios, and starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is a big […]

We’re here with another prediction and pick for today’s MLB action as we see a tight series take place in the American League East. The New York Yankees (81-77) will take on the Toronto Blue Jays (87-71) for the third and final game of their series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Yankees-Blue […]

The MLB playoffs are nearly here and the race for October is as fierce as can be. The AL Wild Card and NL Wild Card are must-see TV, while the AL East and AL West are still up for grabs. Below, we’ll dive into what the entire postseason picture would look like if the regular […]

The New York Yankees are north of the border to take on the Toronto Blue Jays for the second game of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Yankees-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated 1B/DH Brandon Belt from the injured list on Tuesday, the team announced. Toronto also promoted RHP Jay Jackson, and optioned RHP Nate Pearson and infielder Spencer Horwitz to the Florida Complex League. Belt had been dealing with back spasms. The slugger was placed on the injured list in mid-September following […]

Consistency has been the name of the game this year for the Toronto Blue Jays. While the team has been out of contention for a few months now, Toronto’s modest win rate has been enough to keep the club firmly in the Wild Card race for much of the year. Through games played on September […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their push for the playoffs as they host the New York Yankees. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Blue Jays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Yankees come in off a comeback win yesterday to take two of three from the Diamondbacks. While they got two […]

The MLB playoffs are quickly approaching. While some of the division races are already decided, there are others that are coming down to the wire. The same can be said for the AL Wild Card and NL Wild Card, with countless ball clubs fighting for a spot in the postseason. Here, we’ll take a look […]

Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays were traded for one another on Saturday, but there’s a major catch. The deal came to fruition between Escogido Baseball Club and Toros Del Este of the Dominican Winter League, per MLB insider Hector Gomez. Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., […]

The 2023 MLB Playoffs are only 10 days away. Teams that are fighting to win their division or earn a wild-card spot are quickly running out of time to move up in the standings. Three of MLB’s division championships are still up for grabs. Every AL and NL wild-card spot remains unsettled. Let’s examine what […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may be in the middle of a heated AL Wild Card playoff race, but it’s never too early for starting centerfielder and impending free agent Kevin Kiermaier to plan his future. And if Kiermaier’s recent comments are any indication, it seems like he will, more likely than not, be heading to […]

It is an AL East battle as the Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jays enter the game after winning two of three over the Yankees to start the week. The loss yesterday broke […]

The Blue Jays have been dealing with some unexpected circumstances recently including a knee injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr that caught many off-guard. Guerrero Jr is currently hitting .264 on the season with 24 home runs as MLB nears its playoff stretch run. That average puts Guerrero third behind only Bo Bichette and Whit Merrifield […]

Alek Manoah’s tumultuous 2023 season has officially come to an end. The Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day starter received several injections to his right arm to reduce inflammation and discomfort, effectively ending his season according to Ben Nicholson-Smith. Manoah last pitched for the Blue Jays on Aug. 10. He was sent down to the minors […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are going for the sweep over the New York Yankees Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Blue Jays-Yankees prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Blue Jays have won the first two games of […]