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The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a devastating collapse in the 2022 postseason, blowing an 8-1 lead in an elimination game en route to being swept by the Seattle Mariners in front of the home crowd; All-Star closer Jordan Romano still hasn’t forgotten the devastating loss with the 2023 season just days away. “A game like […]

Spring Training continues to roll on in Dunedin, FL for the Toronto Blue Jays, but with four Grapefruit League games left and just five days until the team’s Opening Day matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team is starting to look towards the 2023 regular season. The Jays young core is looking to take […]

Since the early eras of Major League Baseball, pitchers have tried to gain an advantage over hitters in various ways. While the league has gotten more sophisticated in other areas, assessing whether a pitcher is using a foreign substance still very much comes down to the eye test. Toronto Blue Jays hitters Kevin Kiermaier and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of Spring Training, with Opening Day just weeks away. Their roster is basically set heading into the 2023 season. However, there are a couple of position battles to watch down in Dunedin. Here they are. Fifth Rotation Spot – Yusei Kikuchi vs Mitch White So far, Kikuchi […]

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr has only participated in the Home Run Derby once but boy, was it memorable. In 2019, the Dominican slugger set a record with 29 first-round long balls and ultimately finished with 91 tanks, just one short of Pete Alonso, who ultimately took home the crown. Just seeing how […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr said his knee continues “to feel better,” per Hazel Mae. He was recently forced to leave a Blue Jays’ Spring Training game as a result of an apparent knee ailment. “Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit off a tee Tuesday for the first time since suffering a right knee injury […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the team’s Spring Training game on Friday due to knee discomfort. The injury scare immediately put his World Baseball Classic status in jeopardy, and Team Dominican Republic’s GM Nelson Cruz recently announced that Guerrero Jr. will miss the tournament, per Hector Gomez. Team Dominican […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the Toronto Blue Jays’ Spring Training game on Friday due to right knee discomfort, per the Blue Jays’ Twitter. The severity of the injury has not yet been revealed. The Blue Jays will need to decide how this will impact Guerrero Jr.’s chances of playing in the World […]

The Toronto Blue Jays went full choke mode in the 2022 postseason after an impressive campaign. Heading into 2023, this is still a team that is considered a legitimate World Series contender in the American League, with no shortage of talent both on the mound and at the plate. However, their rotation in particular was […]

If the Toronto Blue Jays want to reach their aspirations of a World Series title, they’ll need shortstop Bo Bichette to be at his best. As spring training ramps up, it appears Bichette is ready for the challenge. In an interview with MLB Network, Bo Bichette discussed his maturation process going into the 2023 season, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to live up to expectations last season, but Spring Training is a chance for the organization to regroup, find their footing, and also get a look at what’s to come down the pipeline. There are a plethora of intriguing prospects in the Jays system, with many of them having the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the come up. After a surprise playoff appearance during the COVID-ravaged 2020 season and a strong 92-win season in 2021 (despite missing the playoffs), they made the postseason once more in 2022, only falling short to the Seattle Mariners in the AL Wild Card Series. With players such as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have high expectations for the 2023 MLB season. They made a number of moves during the offseason to bolster their roster, and they are looking to compete with the New York Yankees in the American League East. Winning the East will be no easy task with the Yankees looking to defend […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had a painful end to their 2022 MLB season. Despite having the home-field advantage in the 2022 MLB playoffs against Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays were the ones ejected out of the American League Wild Card Round after getting swept in two games. […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider was out to lunch with his wife when he noticed a woman choking. What Schneider did next is sure to make the Blue Jays, and the entire MLB community proud. Schneider approached the woman, who at this time couldn’t breathe. He applied the Heimlich maneuver, allowing her to breathe […]

The MLB is cracking down on balks this upcoming season with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman being greatly affected. With Gausman now having to change his windup, the star Blue Jays’ right-hander spoke about his new mentality entering the year. In Gausman’s windup, the pitcher taps his heel on the mound numerous times before […]

Bo Bichette has taken the league by storm since joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays wanted to ensure Bichette stays in Toronto much longer and have agreed to a long-term extension with the shortstop. Bichette has signed a three-year, $36.6 million extension, via the MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The extension buys out Bichette’s […]

The Seattle Mariners made a big splash this offseason when they traded for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from the Toronto Blue Jays, and Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander is excited to see the impact he has on the lineup in 2023. “With Teo, what you’re looking at is a true middle-of-the-order bat… a true damage-doer,” Hollander […]

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has pulled out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, according to Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell.  Jordan Romano had been set to play for Team Italy in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Instead, it appears that the Blue Jays’ star will spend all of spring training with Toronto. Jordan Romano was […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and former star New York Yankees’ relief pitcher Chad Green are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Shi Davidi and Michael Marino. The Blue Jays are hopeful that Green, who’s recovering from Tommy John surgery, can return at some point during the regular season. Green was previously a pivotal part […]

Kevin Kiermaier, who signed with the Toronto Blue Jays during the offseason, recently said the changes to Rogers Centre will lead to a home run increase for Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the team, per Rob Longley. “For us, the new dimensions, moving the walls in, it’s going to let all these big (Jays) guys hit […]

Former San Francisco Giants’ star Brandon Belt signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB free agency. Belt recently trolled the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are of course the Giants’ primary rival, about his free agency decision, per KNBR. “Honestly I was this close to signing with the Dodgers… …I’m just kidding I would never […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has transformed himself into one of the best power hitters in all of the MLB. And yet, the Blue Jays have yet to sign Guerrero to a long-term contract. When asked about his contract status, Guerrero said his camp had yet to begin extension talks with the […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr said he’s feeling stronger and more flexible heading into the 2023 campaign. He also said he expects the Blue Jays to be a “more complete team” this season, per Keegan Matheson. Guerrero Jr, who recently earned a significant contract raise, had a solid 2022 season. He posted a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made notable changes to the Rogers Centre, per Shi Davidi of sportsnet.ca. The stadium is still under construction, but Davidi was able to report on some of the major changes. The fences in front of the bullpens were raised from their previous 10-foot height. The new-look bullpens will allow fans to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been relatively busy during the MLB offseason, following an inconsistent campaign and an absolutely heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Mariners in the AL Wildcard Series. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said there were holes that needed fixing, and he and the Blue Jays front office have been diligent in […]

MLB arbitration saw no shortage of players earn new contracts, while others were unable to agree to terms on deals with their respective teams. A number of star players, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr, saw dramatic increases in their salary as a result of avoiding arbitration. MLB arbitration is something that tends to get overlooked […]

Brandon Belt recently signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Belt, who is a San Francisco Giants’ former All-Star and fan-favorite, received a farewell from the team on Twitter. Thank you, Brandon Belt, for 12 seasons in Orange and Black 🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/NPLTu1DCYY — SFGiants (@SFGiants) January 10, 2023 “Thank you, Brandon Belt, for 12 seasons in […]

In the ultra-competitive American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays can use all the help they can get to keep up with the pack. Adding first baseman Brandon Belt to the mix sounds like a nice addition. The free agent is reportedly signing a one-year deal to join the Blue Jays, according to Kaitlyn McGrath […]

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired C/OF Daulton Varsho from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The deal provides Toronto with a versatile player who features a high ceiling. However, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said there could be more moves in the works prior to Opening Day, per Keegan Matheson. “I think our heavy lifting […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks struck a deal on Friday. The centerpiece of the trade is C/OF Daulton Varsho, who heads from Arizona to Toronto. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks receive top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno and INF/OF Lourdes Gurriel. The trade certainly isn’t the most notable move of the offseason. But it was one […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a trade to send C/OF Daulton Varsho to Toronto, per Jeff Passan. Arizona will receive top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno along with Lourdes Gurriel in return. Moreno is a coveted young catcher with plenty of offensive potential. Gurriel can play a multitude of positions […]

Kevin Kiermaier is officially a Blue Jay, and the three-time Gold Glove winning outfielder seems to be as amped with the move as Jays’ fans will be to welcome him to Toronto. Kiermaier took to Twitter to express his excitement to join the franchise on Thursday. “I’m glad I don’t have to contain my excitement […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in Chicago White Sox starting right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto in MLB free agency two weeks after he changed his Twitter profile picture to a throwback Cincinnati Reds photo, sources told Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith. Johnny Cueto posted an 8-10 MLB record in 25 games played and […]

Chris Bassitt is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays. The free agent starting pitcher is in agreement with the Blue Jays on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bassitt’s deal will pay him the third-highest average annual salary among starting pitchers signed during this year’s MLB free agency period. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly made a strong push for CF Kevin Kiermaier in MLB free agency, per Juan Toribio. However, Kiermaier ultimately agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays. “#Dodgers made a really strong push for Kevin Kiermaier, who was their top target in center. It came down to those two teams. But […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Kevin Kiermaier are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Shi Davidi. Toronto has been involved in the centerfield market throughout the offseason. They were previously linked to players such as Cody Bellinger and Bryan Reynolds. But they will be content with landing 3-time Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier. Kevin […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made it to the playoffs in the 2022 season, but they didn’t make it very far once they got there, as they were quickly swept out of the wild card round at the hands of the Seattle Mariners. As a result, Toronto has been exploring upgrades at every possible spot on […]

The Chicago White Sox had an incredible 2021 campaign, which resulted in MLB pundits expecting them to win the AL Central in 2022 and continually develop their youthful guys. Injuries and struggles from particular players hindered their performance, but one consistent player over these past two years is White Sox closer, Liam Hendriks.  Hendriks tallied […]