Louis Varland was arguably the best reliever in baseball this season. That is exactly why the Blue Jays should trade him. Please hear me out before you declare me higher than the CN Tower.
Despite the Toronto Blue Jays finishing in the cellar in the AL East division, their closer, Louis Varland, has arguably put up one of the top closer seasons in franchise history.
The Toronto Blue Jays are not playoff-bound in 2026. As disappointing as the season has been for the reigning American League champions, individual players could still be recognized for their performances this season.
The Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen has been a key part of the team's late-season success, as they continue to grind and battle their way into a final AL wild-card spot.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Louis Varland is having a historic season with the Toronto Blue Jays. On Thursday, he recorded his 32nd save of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.16, the best among all Major League relievers this year, moving ahead of the San Diego Padres’ flamethrower, Mason Miller (1.27).
A big reason why the Toronto Blue Jays aren't down and out in the American League Wild Card race has been the back end of the bullpen, primarily closer Louis Varland.
The Toronto Blue Jays are teetering on the edge of waiving the white flag. Although they sold off expiring contracts ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, they also added to improve the team.
Cardinals 5 Blue Jays 1 Well….it was a close game until the top of the ninth. Tie game, Louis Varland comes in. He’s been so good, I’m already thinking about the bottom of the inning.
There’s no doubt right now that the Toronto Blue Jays will be sellers in the next couple of days. There are many pieces that make sense to be moved, however the closer role needs to stay intact.
The Toronto Blue Jays are almost certainly going to be sellers in some capacity over the next week. The question is just how deep the sell-off will go.
The Toronto Blue Jays were well-represented at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game that took place on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Dylan Cease, Louis Varland, and Ernie Clement all contributed to a decisive 4-0 win for the American League while making the first All-Star appearances of their careers.
Nobody becomes a Major League Baseball All-Star alone. There is a wife back in California doing 2 a.m. feedings of a newborn while her husband toils away in a ballpark in Florida.
The Toronto Blue Jays enter the All-Star break at 45-51, sitting 12 games behind the AL East lead and searching for answers. Injuries forced Toronto to rely on unexpected contributors throughout the first half.