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Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto

DALLAS — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously great, elite players,” Toronto manager John Schneider said Monday at the winter meetings. “You try to move forward, and you try to make your team better, but I think the fact that we’re in it …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fifteen notable MLB players who could be traded this offseason

New York Times

Last week’s general managers’ meetings marked the beginning of trade talks throughout the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Blue Jays The Blue Jays have given no indication they’re going to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this offseason, but one National League general manager told me he believes they’ll change their mind when they realize they have little chance of extending him; …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blue Jays offseason primer: Important dates and deadlines to know

New York Times

Toronto Blue Jays fans can’t be faulted for perhaps tuning out this nightmare World Series featuring division-rival New York Yankees and the Shohei-Ohtani-led Los Angeles Dodgers. Losing a draft pick can deter some clubs from signing a free agent, but the Blue Jays have a recent history of signing players with QOs attached to them, including George Springer and Chris …

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2 months ago

Putting Bo Bichette’s disappointing 2024 season into historical context

New York Times

A couple of weeks ago, I requested questions for a Blue Jays mailbag. As I sifted through the inquiries and narrowed down which ones I would answer, I selected a fascinating one from Peter M. How common is it for a player in his mid-20s who’s been a regular for several seasons to suffer as steep an offensive decline as …

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2 months ago

Blue Jays hire David Popkins as new hitting coach

New York Times

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to improve their offence in 2025. We’re looking forward to the instant impact of his relentless work ethic.” #BlueJays announce that they've hired David Popkins as their new hitting coach. — Kaitlyn McGrath October 21, 2024 Popkins most recently worked for the Minnesota Twins, where he led the club’s hitting department for …

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2 months ago

Blue Jays mailbag, part 2: Expectations for the rotation, Spencer Horwitz’s future

New York Times

It’s time to answer a second batch of questions for our latest Blue Jays mailbag. Spencer Horwitz leads all rookies in AVG and OBP 👀 Goodnight, #BlueJays Fans 😌 pic.twitter.com/ZIFSNmUaZc — Toronto Blue Jays August 10, 2024 Who would you target in free agency — Teoscar Hernández or Pete Alonso? If the Blue Jays went after a first baseman like …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Blue Jays mailbag, part 1: Likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, offseason needs

New York Times

The MLB playoffs may be in full swing, but the Toronto Blue Jays have been in offseason mode for a while now. But, what I will say is I think signing Guerrero to a long-term extension should be the front office’s number one priority this offseason — before signing free agents or trades or hiring coaches. Atkins recently spoke about …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jays offseason checklist: Bulking up the offence, rebuilding the bullpen

New York Times

TORONTO — In recent years, each Toronto Blue Jays season has come to a screeching — and perhaps unexpected — halt. We’ve obviously already started that work,” Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said last week. As for the catching position, the Blue Jays believe Alejandro Kirk has the potential to be behind the plate for at least 100 games and …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Blue Jays move Mattingly out of offensive coordinator role and back to full-time bench coach

Associated Press

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Don Mattingly back to the position of full-time bench coach after the six-time All-Star also spent the 2024 season as the team’s offensive coordinator. However, Atkins said hitting coach Guillermo Martinez, field coordinator Gil Kim and assistant pitching coach Jeff Ware won’t return after the Blue Jays went 74-88 and finished last …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Blue Jays stick with front office status quo, remain ‘committed to this core’

New York Times

TORONTO — There was no sudden end to this Toronto Blue Jays season after missing the postseason by a single win. The Blue Jays front office, led by team president and CEO Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins, had months to prepare for Wednesday’s annual after-the-season, state-of-the-team address. They pledged to the fans that they’re working on a plan …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Xavier Edwards has MLB’s first three-triple game since 2014 as Marlins rout Blue Jays 15-5

Associated Press

TORONTO — Xavier Edwards had the first three-triple game in the majors since 2014, Jonah Bride homered twice and the Miami Marlins set a season high in runs by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 15-5 on Friday night. “I didn’t hesitate.” Midway through the game, the Marlins announced that manager Skip Schumaker would miss the final two games because of …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

What’s next for Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martínez following PED suspension?

New York Times

TORONTO — The 2024 campaign looked like it was teed up to be a breakout season for top Toronto Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martínez. Now, Martínez must work to put the incident behind him, beginning with “a big offseason,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. ROSTER MOVES: 🔹 INF Orelvis Martinez reinstated from the Suspended List and optioned to the …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

Associated Press

TORONTO — Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. “Guys did an amazing job working counts, taking their walks.” Abreu walked and scored on Vaughn Grissom’s sacrifice fly in the second, …

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3 months ago

Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep

Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered in a third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got the Blue Jays within 4-3 with a single for his third hit of the game in the ninth off Edwin Uceta, who recovered to get his …

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3 months ago

Jonathan Aranda homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered for the second consecutive game, helping Taj Bradley and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday. “That’s a lot of pitches through five innings.” Drew Rasmussen struck out three over two perfect innings to get his first save. “I think it’s been a successful year for him in …

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3 months ago

Season over for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette with broken finger after 1 game back from calf injury

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will end his season on the injured list because of a broken right middle finger after returning for only one game after he had been out more than eight weeks with a calf injury. He was supposed to be back in the Blue Jays lineup Wednesday, but broke the finger on …

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3 months ago

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. “Then you flush it.” Bradford was perfect through four innings before Alejandro Kirk opened the fifth with a smash back to …

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3 months ago

Langford and Taveras homer, struggling Heim has key hit as Rangers beat Blue Jays 13-8

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Wyatt Langford homered, doubled twice and became the first Texas player this season to reach base five times, struggling Jonah Heim delivered a two-run single to break a sixth-inning tie and the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-8 on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a double and two singles, his most …

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3 months ago

Bo Bichette is activated from the IL and in the Blue Jays’ lineup for the first time since July 19

Associated Press

ARLIINGTON, Texas — Two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette was activated from the injured list on Tuesday and returned to the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for the first time since July 19. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team would see how Bichette felt each day but that the Jays were “not going to blow him right out of the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Nathan Lukes’ double in 8th pushes Blue Jays past Cardinals 3-2 to complete 3-game sweep

Associated Press

TORONTO — Nathan Lukes drove in the winning run with a double in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. It’s been that way all year.” Davis Schneider added a two-run home run, his second homer in two games, to help the Blue Jays sweep their …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Lindor’s leadoff HR in 9th ends Francis’ no-hit bid and Mets rally for 6-2 win over Blue Jays

Associated Press

TORONTO — Francisco Lindor broke up Bowden Francis’ no-hit bid with a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Francisco Alvarez added a three-run shot and the New York Mets scored six times in their last at-bat to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Wednesday. Francis’ two recent close calls are the longest no-hit bids by a Blue Jays …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis again loses no-hit bid on leadoff homer in 9th

Associated Press

TORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has lost a no-hit bid on a leadoff homer in the ninth inning for the second time in four starts. Francisco Lindor connected on an 0-2 fastball Wednesday, sending a no-doubt drive over the right-field wall to give the New York Mets their first hit and tie the score 1-all. New York’s Harrison …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Bassitt fans 8 against former team, Schneider drives in 2 as Blue Jays beat Mets 6-2

Associated Press

TORONTO — Davis Schneider hit a two-run triple, Chris Bassitt struck out eight against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night. Ernie Clement scored three runs and Leo Jiménez reached base three times and drove in a run as the Blue Jays won for the second time in eight September …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Daulton Varsho, Spencer Horwitz homer in 7-run 1st inning as Blue Jays rout Twins, 15-0

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Toronto hit three two-run homers, including two in a seven-run first inning, and José Berríos tossed six shutout innings as the Blue Jays routed the Minnesota Twins 15-0 on Saturday night. Daulton Varsho and Spencer Horwitz each hit two-run home runs in the first inning off Twins starter Zebby Matthews, giving the Blue Jays a 4-0 lead just …

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Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto

Fifteen notable MLB players who could be traded this offseason

Blue Jays offseason primer: Important dates and deadlines to know

Putting Bo Bichette’s disappointing 2024 season into historical context

Blue Jays hire David Popkins as new hitting coach

Blue Jays mailbag, part 2: Expectations for the rotation, Spencer Horwitz’s future

Blue Jays mailbag, part 1: Likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, offseason needs

Blue Jays offseason checklist: Bulking up the offence, rebuilding the bullpen

Blue Jays move Mattingly out of offensive coordinator role and back to full-time bench coach

Blue Jays stick with front office status quo, remain ‘committed to this core’

Xavier Edwards has MLB’s first three-triple game since 2014 as Marlins rout Blue Jays 15-5

What’s next for Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martínez following PED suspension?

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep

Jonathan Aranda homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

Season over for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette with broken finger after 1 game back from calf injury

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Langford and Taveras homer, struggling Heim has key hit as Rangers beat Blue Jays 13-8

Bo Bichette is activated from the IL and in the Blue Jays’ lineup for the first time since July 19

Nathan Lukes’ double in 8th pushes Blue Jays past Cardinals 3-2 to complete 3-game sweep

Lindor’s leadoff HR in 9th ends Francis’ no-hit bid and Mets rally for 6-2 win over Blue Jays

Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis again loses no-hit bid on leadoff homer in 9th

Bassitt fans 8 against former team, Schneider drives in 2 as Blue Jays beat Mets 6-2

Daulton Varsho, Spencer Horwitz homer in 7-run 1st inning as Blue Jays rout Twins, 15-0