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Healthy Eloy Jiménez becoming early standout in Blue Jays’ camp <p>The Blue Jays may have found something in Eloy Jiménez. We&#8217;re only a few days into the 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, but the 29-year-old slugger is already turning heads inside Toronto&#82...

Back for another stint with #BlueJays, Eloy Jiménez began his spring with a bang 💥 -- literally.

The oft-injured slugger is, finally, healthy again and already turning heads in camp. Story on how his sudden emergence could impact TOR's roster plans.
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How will Blue Jays utilize Louis Varland following historic post-season <p>Louis Varland is warming in the bullpen. That became a regular occurrence down the stretch of the Toronto Blue Jays&#8217; magical 2025 season, as Varland, acquired from the Minnesota Twins ahead o...

Louis Varland became an animal 😉 for the #BlueJays bullpen last season, pushing the limits of his availability in the post-season.

Entering his 1st full season in TOR, Varland may wear many hats in 2026, including one that reads closer on it...
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Reasons to believe Jesús Sánchez can exceed expectations this season <p>In six major league seasons, outfielder Jesús Sánchez &#8212; who first emerged as a left-handed-hitting slugger with the Miami Marlins in 2021 &#8212; has yet to reap the full benefits of his offe...

#BlueJays know what they have in Jesús Sánchez -- a hard-hitting, fast-swinging righty masher.

That's a good place to start, and he should help replace Anthony Santander's production. But perhaps this is the year when it finally all comes together for Sánchez.
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Finding this season’s Mason Fluharty/Braydon Fisher development success story <p>The hunt begins to discover this season&#8217;s versions of Mason Fluharty and Braydon Fisher. That reliever duo became two of the brightest development stories within the Toronto Blue Jays&#8217; ...

Injury troubles have already thrown a wrench into #BlueJays' plans ahead of tomorrow's official reporting date for pitchers & catchers. 🌴

My story from earlier today on how TOR may combat those woes if/once they inevitably begin to impact the bullpen.
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Which storylines to follow after Blue Jays’ franchise-altering off-season <p>Toronto&#8217;s title defence of the Golden Grapefruit, as coined by MLB.com&#8217;s Keegan Matheson, will begin later this month &#8212; with the Blue Jays&#8217; first exhibition game scheduled f...

New spring training primer is now live @thejaysnation...

Story on #BlueJays' new normal and the storylines that'll follow when pitchers & catchers report to Dunedin, Fla., next week. 🌴🌴
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Potential trade targets if Blue Jays continue adding to bullpen surplus <p>With marquee free agents Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger off the board, each of whom signed elsewhere, you can argue the Toronto Blue Jays still need to make another splash to fortify t...

We've seen #BlueJays create a pitching surplus this winter, albeit mostly on the SP front. But they're stocked with options in the bullpen, too.

There may still be room for more, though...
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Concerns if Blue Jays stand pat with off-season lineup upgrades <p>Following last week&#8217;s flurry of activity, which saw the winter&#8217;s top two free-agent hitters come off the board in as many days, the Toronto Blue Jays are still assessing next steps afte...

Barring something unforeseen, #BlueJays' offence is likely, more or less, set for next season.

That means any future additions may have to wait until they learn what they have with this current group. But waiting could have its own consequences, too.
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What signing Bichette or Tucker could mean for Blue Jays’ position-player group <p>Addition may also mean subtraction if the Toronto Blue Jays continue adding to next season&#8217;s position-player group. As long as Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker remain unsigned, this franchise will...

As long as Bichette & Tucker remain unsigned, #BlueJays may not be finished adding, as Ross Atkins hinted at yesterday.

But this is no longer about filling holes. It's about augmenting what they already have. So, which players are at risk of losing playing time?
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Blue Jays: Free-agent alternatives if Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker sign elsewhere <p>It&#8217;s always wise to have a backup plan. Now that the Toronto Blue Jays have bolstered their pitching staff with the additions of Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers, it&#8217;s time to f...

Both Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette remain available, and there's a strong chance that #BlueJays end up signing one of them this winter.

But what if neither lands in TOR? What happens then...
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Blue Jays can help Dylan Cease regain his elite status in 2026 <p>After becoming the second-richest player in franchise history, behind only Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (14 years, $500 million), the Toronto Blue Jays need to help take free-agent starter Dylan Cease to ...

Over the last 4 seasons, Dylan Cease has delivered 2 Cy Young-calibre performances & 2 good-but-not-great performances.

Cease has the potential to become a year-after-year elite-level starter. Now #BlueJays have to help him get there.
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How can last off-season’s lessons help Blue Jays this winter? <p>Nearly one month removed from their heartbreaking Game 7 defeat in the World Series, the 2025-26 off-season hasn&#8217;t quite started to take shape for the Toronto Blue Jays yet &#8212; at least f...

There's a lot that #BlueJays can learn from last off-season's moves, and some of those lessons may even help them this winter.

Story up (thejaysnation) on how TOR can put that past knowledge to use as we await the org's 1st notable acquisition.
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Trade market could serve as valuable resource for Blue Jays again this winter <p>With general managers from all 30 clubs gathering in Las Vegas this week, we&#8217;ve officially arrived at the seed-planting stage of the 2025-26 off-season, the time when front office executives ...

Free agency is upon us, but don't be surprised if #BlueJays also turn to the trade market again for upside.

That's where TOR has done some of its best work in the last 12 months. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?
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Blue Jays battled improbable path in long-awaited World Series return <p>History tells us the Toronto Blue Jays shouldn&#8217;t be in this position, preparing to host their first World Series in 32 years. And yet, here they are. After finishing last in the AL East with ...

From finishing last in the AL East to reaching the World Series just one year later -- #BlueJays are the 3rd team to accomplish that feat in the last 25 years.

Story on TOR's improbable ride back to the Fall Classic.
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Expect more fireworks from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as ALDS shifts to New York Playoff Vladdy has finally arrived, and he's likely just getting start...

Playoff Vladdy is finally here, and he's likely just getting started as the ALDS shifts to the Bronx.

Nobody has done more damage at Yankee Stadium than Guerrero Jr. since debuting in '19. This is his time to shine, again. #BlueJays
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Ross Atkins, John Schneider & Alejandro Kirk will each address the media at Rogers Centre tomorrow ahead of the ALDS

Underlying metrics key to evaluating Anthony Santander’s return in regular season’s final week Anthony Santander has lots to prove in short order. <!--more--> The...

Anthony Santander is back tonight!

How much can #BlueJays learn about Santander's bat from these final 5 games? On the surface, probably not much. Digging deeper, however, may provide more of an answer...
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Where does George Springer stand among 2025 AL MVP race? Few players have meant more to their respective teams than George Spri...

*Spoiler alert* George Springer isn't winning the 2025 AL MVP. But he's arguably been the #BlueJays' most valuable player.

Springer isn't a threat to steal the MVP trophy from Judge or Raleigh, though a top-10 finish could be coming his way.
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How Blue Jays’ remaining schedule can impact playoff fate The Toronto Blue Jays remain in the driver's seat regarding their play...

Only 3 weeks remain in the regular season... after dropping 2 of 3 to NYY, #BlueJays' lead atop the AL East is down to 2 games with 19 remaining.

But the odds are still in their favour, as long as they take care of business down the stretch.
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Canadian Jonah Tong Impresses In MLB Debut - Dynes Pressbox Everything came together beautifully Friday night at Citi Field for both the New York Mets and rookie starter Jonah Tong.

It was an MLB debut to remember as Canadian Jonah Tong picked up the victory for the Mets. Thomas Hall details his impressive outing below.

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Charting a pathway for Anthony Santander’s potential late-season return Time may be running out, but there's now a chance for injured slugger...

There's now a realistic possibility that Anthony Santander could return this season...

We're not there yet, and there's no guarantee it'll happen, but the #BlueJays have to at least start prepping for that potential outcome. bluejaysnation.com/news/chartin...

Dissecting Addison Barger’s recent offensive woes and how to overcome them For much of this season, Addison Barger has been <a href="https://publ...

All players experience ebbs & flows throughout a 162-game season, and right now, it's Addison Barger's turn.

Deep dive on how pitchers have adjusted to Barger's pull-heavy approach this month and the impact of those changes. #BlueJays
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Chris Sale Set To Rejoin Braves Rotation - Dynes Pressbox If all goes well in the coming days, left-hander Chris Sale will rejoin the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation in Philadelphia this weekend.

Atlanta's Chris Sale is looking poised to rejoin the Braves rotation this weekend following a lengthy absence from action. Thomas Hall has the latest below.

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Orioles Give Samuel Basallo 8 Year Extension - Dynes Pressbox Rookie Samuel Basallo is only four games into his major league career, but he now owns one of the richest contracts among...

The Baltimore Orioles have signed rookie Samuel Basallo to an 8 year contract extension, just 4 games into his MLB career. Thomas Hall has the details.

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Pirates Promoting Top Prospect Bubba Chandler - Dynes Pressbox The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to promote right-hander Bubba Chandler from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Friday’s series opener versus...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to their Major League Roster the club announced Wednesday. Thomas Hall has the latest scouting report on the hard throwing righty below.

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Astros Reliever Josh Hader Hits IL With Shoulder Strain - Dynes Pressbox On Tuesday, the club placed Hader on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 11, due to a left shoulder strain. They also reinstated right-hander

With closer Josh Hader on the IL due to a shoulder strain, the Houston Astros will need others to step up in late inning situations down the stretch. Thomas Hall runs through some of the team's options below.

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Examining how Trey Yesavage can help Blue Jays this season If a need arises before this season concludes, there's now a very real...

Could Trey Yesavage make his MLB debut this season? 🍿

Maybe. We'll see how he fares with AAA Buffalo. But if he does come up, here's how the #BlueJays may use him.
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Justin Verlander Records 3500 Career Strikeouts - Dynes Pressbox Future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Justin Verlander became just the 10th hurler in baseball history to join the 3,500 strikeout club during...

Justin Verlander became just the 10th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,500 strikeouts in his latest start, adding to already impressive hall of fame bound career. Thomas Hall has the latest below.

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Royals Sign Seth Lugo To 2 Year Extension - Dynes Pressbox With Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline nearly upon us, Lugo was expected to be highly coveted amidst a dangerously thin starting...

The Kansas City Royals have signed pitcher Seth Lugo to a 2 year contract extension. Thomas Hall has the latest.

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Mariners Acquire Josh Naylor From Diamondbacks - Dynes Pressbox The Seattle Mariners completed the first notable move of the summer Thursday night, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona...

The first major domino of the 2025 trade market has fallen as the Seattle Mariners have acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Thomas Hall has the details.

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Meaningful upgrade(s) to Blue Jays’ staff may need to arrive via bullpen given sparse starters’ market With the July 31 trade deadline just over a week away, it's becoming i...

Unless #BlueJays can swing a deal for an impact SP, raising the pitching staff's ceiling may have to come in the bullpen rather than the rotation.

A look at this season's RP market and the availability of those arms. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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