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Blue Jays select Karson Ligon 262nd overall

With the 262nd overall pick, the Toronto Blue Jays have selected Karson Ligon, a right-handed pitcher from Mississippi State. Ligon began his Collegiate career with the Miami Hurricanes and pitched a couple seasons with them in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Mississippi State for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

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Blue Jays: Alek Manoah pitched in competitive game for first time in over a year

For the first time in 411 days, Toronto Blue Jays‘ pitcher Alek Manoah has stepped foot on a mound in a competitive fashion. On Monday afternoon, Manoah pitched for the Florida Complex League Blue Jays on a rehab assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

One of the Top Prospects in Baseball Sends Congratulatory Message to Recent Blue Jays Draftee

The Toronto Blue Jays drafted shortstop JoJo Parker with the No. 8 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night, adding him to a rather-depleted farm system. Parker, a Mississippi high school shortstop, was ranked as the No.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Danny Thompson Jr. 232nd overall

For the second consecutive pick, the Toronto Blue Jays have selected a reliever. With the 232nd overall pick, the Blue Jays have selected right-handed reliever Danny Thompson Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Dylan Watts 202nd overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected Auburn right-hander Dylan Watts with their eighth-round selection, or 202nd overall pick. This seems to be the money saver pick by the Blue Jays to go over-slot to sign Tim Piasentin, who was their 5th round selection.

Joe Mantiply News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays sign Joe Mantiply to minor-league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a one-time All-Star. On Monday morning, it was reported that the Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Joe Mantiply to a minor-league deal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Eric Snow 172nd overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected a utility infielder in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Jays drafted Eric Snow with the 172nd overall pick.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Blue Jays Make Pitching Announcement Before All-Star Game

Against all odds, the Toronto Blue Jays ended the 2025 MLB season's first half as a first-place club. The Blue Jays' journey to maintaining their two-game lead over the New York Yankees officially resumes on Friday at home against the San Francisco Giants, and Toronto already has a plan.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Tim Piasentin 143rd overall

With the 143rd overall selection, the Toronto Blue Jays select Canadian prep 3rd baseman Tim Piasentin from Foothills Composite High School. Piasentin, a native of Coquitlam, British Columbia, is a toolsy infielder with loud present-day tools.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Micah Bucknam 112th overall

For the second time, the Toronto Blue Jays have selected Micah Bucknam. After doing so with the 482nd overall pick in the 2021 draft, the Blue Jays selected the right-handed pitcher with the 112th overall pick on Monday morning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 14

Pick Your First Half Blue Jays MVP

I thought we’d use the All-Star Break to run polls on first-half awards. Let’s start with the hitters. Let’s start with MLB. This is a strange first half, because there isn’t a clear-cut choice for offensive MLB.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays: History of the Jays’ picks in round 11 through 20

Although it’s rare, teams do find gems in the later rounds. After the 10th round, the Toronto Blue Jays have the 322nd, 352nd, 382nd, 412th, 442nd, 472nd, 502nd, 532nd, 562nd, and 592nd overall picks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Catching up with Grif Hughes, one of the Blue Jays’ newest arms in the organization

This week will mark almost a full month since left-hand reliever Grif Hughes had his contract purchased by the Toronto Blue Jays. During that period, Hughes has been pitching in the Florida Complex League in Dunedin, Florida.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Six players the Blue Jays could select 112th overall

On the second day of the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays’ first pick is the 112th overall pick. There are plenty of talented prep players remaining in MLB Pipeline’s top 100, but the Blue Jays likely won’t have the money to sign those players.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Recent Blue Jays’ hot streak puts the perception of Ross Atkins in a strange position

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins has seen his popularity plummet with fans over the last several years. Many have pointed to a lack of success in the postseason, struggles developing homegrown talent, and a propensity to say the wrong thing at the wrong time as their biggest issues with Atkins.

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Report: Blue Jays pitching prospect Khal Stephen promoted to New Hampshire

Amidst the excitement of the MLB Draft, which saw the Blue Jays select infielder JoJo Parker at eighth overall, the organization also made some internal moves with one of their top pitching prospects.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 13

Blue Jays select Jake Cook 81st overall

The Toronto Blue Jays may have found their future lead-off hitter. On Sunday evening, the Jays selected Jake Cook with the 81st overall pick from Southern Mississippi.

John Schneider News / Bluejaysnation / July 13

On this day in Blue Jays history: Jays hire John Schneider

Three years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays changed their manager. On July 13, 2022, the Blue Jays fired Charlie Montoyo, replacing him with John Schneider, their current manager.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 13

Blue Jays select JoJo Parker eighth overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have a new prospect shortstop. On Sunday evening, they used their eighth overall pick to select high school shortstop JoJo Parker.

Toronto Blue Jays News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Toronto Blue Jays select Mississippi State SS commit JoJo Parker in 2025 MLB Draft

Mississippi State baseball commit JoJo Parker has been selected in the 2025 MLB Draft. The versatile young prospect was drafted No. 8 overall by the JoJo Parker.

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Blue Jays interested in trading for Diamondbacks starter

After operating with a short-handed rotation for much of the season, starting pitching is a natural need for the Blue Jays as the deadline approaches.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / July 13

2025 MLB Draft Preview: Toronto Blue Jays

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve finally arrived at what many baseball fans consider to be the best time of year: the 2025 MLB Draft. Starting Sunday evening at 6pm ET, the first 43 picks, involving many faces that will be the future of this sport, will be made.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Fastball on SI / July 12

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Toronto Blue Jays History with Latest Base Knocks

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made some team history on Friday night as the Jays beat the A's 7-6 in West Sacramento, Calif. Per Foul Territory TV on social media: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Tommy Nance News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Blue Jays select veteran reliever's contract

The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Tommy Nance. In a corresponding move, fellow righty Ryan Burr was placed directly onto the 60-day injured list with a right rotator cuff strain, which opened both an active roster and a 40-man roster spot for Nance.

George Springer News / Just Baseball / July 8

Unc’s Still Got It: George Springer’s Outstanding Rebound

On this year’s Toronto Blue Jays, no position player is older than George Springer. In fact, only three hitters (Myles Straw, Tyler Heineman, Nathan Lukes) on the active roster are over the age of 30.

George Springer News / Yardbarker / July 3