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Getting to know Jake Cook, Blue Jays’ 2025 third-round selection

The Toronto Blue Jays surprised many people on draft night with this selection, taking outfielder Jake Cook from Southern Mississippi in the third round.

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3 prospects the Blue Jays shouldn’t trade at the deadline

With the trade deadline just around the corner and the division lead on the line, the Toronto Blue Jays certainly need to trade for at least two pitchers and a position player to boost their roster strength.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 15

Pick Your First Half Blue Jays Cy Young

We did the hitting side yesterday, let’s do the pitching side today. Like the batters, there is no clear choice in who the Jays' top pitcher is. Chris Bassitt: 4.12 ERA in 20 games, 19 starts, 107 innings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 15

Blue Jays select Ty Peeples 592nd overall

Did somebody say hedge pick? With the 592nd overall pick, the Toronto Blue Jays’ 20th rounder, they selected outfielder Ty Peeples. Standing at 6’2”, 185 lbs, Peeples ranked as MLB Pipeline’s 242nd-best draft prospect.

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The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 15

Blue Jays select Will Cresswell 532nd overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have picked two catchers in their last three picks. With the 532nd overall pick, the Jays selected Washington State University catcher Will Cresswell.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 15

Former Blue Jays right-hander Jim Clancy dead at 69

The Toronto Blue Jays announced yesterday that former big leaguer Jim Clancy has passed away at the age of 69. No cause of death was revealed. Clancy, a former fourth-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers, was acquired by the Jays during the 1976 expansion draft and spent 12 seasons with the Jays, spanning from 1977 through 1988.

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

The Next Generation: Former MLB Star's Son Drafted By Toronto Blue Jays

Another son of a former All-Star was taken off the draft board Monday. A day after the Colorado Rockies made high school shortstop Ethan Holliday – the son of ex-major leaguer Matt Holliday – the No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

The Blue Jays should ask about this productive rival DH

Boasting a 55-41, first-place record, the Toronto Blue Jays have surprisingly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the American League.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Jaxson West 472nd overall

It took until the 16th round, but the Toronto Blue Jays have selected their first catcher in the 2025 MLB draft. With the 472nd overall pick, the Blue Jays selected Jaxson West from Florida State University.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Noah Palmese 412th overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected their fair share of college pitchers in the 2025 MLB draft. In the 14th round, they selected Noah Palmese out of Webber International University.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Blaine Bullard 352nd overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have used their savings from the first 10 rounds to draft a high school outfielder. In the 12th round of the 2025 MLB draft, the Blue Jays selected Blaine Bullard, who ranked as MLB Pipeline’s 120th-best draft-eligible prospect.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Jared Spencer 322nd overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected a top 250 prospect with their 11th-round pick. They were indeed saving up some slot money with their previous picks, as they’ve gone for a massive upside play in the 11th round, taking Jared Spencer out of the University of Texas.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Blue Jays-Diamondbacks Trade Report Surfaces During MLB All-Star Break

The 2025 MLB All-Star break is officially here, and the Toronto Blue Jays are in a great spot. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and own a two-game lead over the New York Yankees for the AL East lead.

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Kendry Rojas News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays: Kendry Rojas named Eastern League’s Pitcher of the Week

One of the best Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching prospects has been honoured as the Pitcher of the Week. It was announced on Monday that Kendry Rojas has been named the Eastern League’s Pitcher of the Week, thanks to a strong start on Thursday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

Blue Jays select Austin Smith 292nd overall

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected their second outfielder of the 2025 MLB Draft. With the 292nd overall pick, the Toronto Blue Jays have selected Austin Smith, an outfielder from the University of San Diego.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

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.

Alek Manoah News / Bluejaysnation / July 14

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.

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 / 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 / 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.