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The deadline is now just a few days away and the Blue Jays are “turning over every stone” in the relief market, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It’s not a surprising target for the club.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Top prospects Toronto Blue Jays must trade at 2025 MLB trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays ended the first half of the regular season on a high. A dominant stretch from the Blue Jays’ offense fueled a 10-game winning streak.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

3 right-handed bats the Blue Jays could look to add at the trade deadline

At a media availability on June 30th, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins mentioned the club’s interest in adding a right-handed bat ahead of the July 31st trade deadline.

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The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 11

Blue Jays: Five best trade deadline moves by Ross Atkins

The Toronto Blue Jays will be buyers in the quickly approaching trade deadline. For the sixth time since becoming the Blue Jays’ general manager, Ross Atkins will buy at the trade deadline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Blue Jays GM discusses team's trade deadline needs

The Blue Jays have finally put the lengthy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension saga behind them and are in the midst of a resurgent season with a 45-38 record that puts them in third place in a competitive AL East, just two games back of the Yankees for the division lead.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Blue Jays GM Announces Trade Plans Before Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to shake up the AL East in their upcoming series against the New York Yankees. They're three games behind them for first place ahead of their Monday night matchup at the Rogers Centre, which will start a four-game series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 30

Former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos is feeling the same heat as Atkins to start the 2025 season

It’s always easy for fans to criticize the coaching staff of their favourite team, or, just as frequently a target, the front office. I’ll be the first

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Blue Jays planning impactful free agency additions

The Toronto Blue Jays are still trying to find their footing in 2025. John Schneider’s offense is coming up clutch for the team, but they still have holes they need to address.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 27

Expectations of the Toronto Blue Jays heading into the 2025 season

The Toronto Blue Jays enter a pivotal point in franchise history. Toronto has struggled to find a sniff of postseason success since Ross Atkins and Mark

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 26

Blue Jays’ Ross Atkins optimistic on Guerrero Jr. extension: 'I have hope'

The most pressing question heading into the 2025 season for the Toronto Blue Jays is what will happen with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s potential extension?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 26

Looking at the history of extensions for the Blue Jays under Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro’s leadership

The Toronto Blue Jays’ extension of Alejandro Kirk is an anomaly. Kirk deserves his five-year, $58 million extension as he’s been the best defensive catcher

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent comments suggest free agency may have been in play all along

Once again, a bad omen has struck the Toronto Blue Jays, stunting their ability to land deals. However this time, it came from within the house instead of from the open market.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / February 20

Toronto Blue Jays never planned on signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

The Toronto Blue Jays fan base is still processing the news that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not re-signed to a long-term contract, and Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro has now gibven his blunt assessment about the Blue Jays young superstar.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / February 19

2025 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Relief Pitcher

These fireballers will give you adequate saves at a cheap price. When it comes to fantasy baseball, and fantasy sports in general, everyone is always trying to find the next potential star player who nobody else is aware of.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 18

No Deal

Vladimir Guerrero jr.’s deadline for the Blue Jays to negotiate an extension passed last night without the sides reaching an agreement. In fact, according to the man himself, they weren’t even close.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Ross Atkins Spotlights Rising Prospect for Quick Advancement

In a rare moment of singled-out praise, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins highlighted a rising star in the farm system: outfielder Alan Roden.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 7

Ross Atkins: 'At this point, adding to the team ‘would most likely’ come through a trade' for the Blue Jays

With the Toronto Blue Jays missing out on Pete Alonso, what’s next? Well, Ross Atkins had a few interesting quotes in a press conference on Friday. The most notable thing the Blue Jays general manager said was that adding to the team would likely come through a trade.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / January 10

MLB insider criticizes Toronto Blue Jays' unremarkable offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an extremely rough offseason, and MLB insider Buster Olney made sure to point out just how bad of a job GM Ross Atkins has done.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / January 9

MLB insider Shi Davidi takes Toronto Blue Jays to task in recent report

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough offseason and MLB insider Shi Davidi took it upon himself to point that out by bashing the Blue Jays front office in his most recent article.

MLB News / Blue Jays Insider / January 3

Cleveland Guardians sign former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher to new deal

The Cleveland Guardians announced Thursday afternoon that they have signed former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Luis Frias to a contract. As the Blue Jays continue to hold out on signing any free agents, their former players continue to gets deals done with Frias being the latest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 30

Could the Toronto Blue Jays be in serious trouble due to Ross Atkins?

The Toronto Blue Jays are at a serious crossroads this offseason as they missed out on the chance to improve their roster in free agency and will now have to look at the possibility of a rebuild.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Blue Jays interested in re-signing two-time All-Star despite non-tender

He had a strong three-year run as the closer in Toronto but is coming off a mostly lost season.

Is Chad Green cut out to be the Blue Jays closer in 2025?

Blue Jays reportedly make addition to coaching staff

Non-New York team named 'maybe the favorite' to sign Juan Soto

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Blue Jays hire Graham Johnson as bullpen coach

The Blue Jays have hired Graham Johnson to serve as bullpen coach, GM Ross Atkins told reporters (including Shi Davidi of Sportsnet). Atkins also confirmed the previously reported hiring of Lou Iannotti as assistant hitting coach and indicated the team was looking to add an assistant pitching coach to work alongside Pete Walker.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / October 2

Toronto Blue Jays Bringing Back General Manager Ross Atkins For 2025

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will return in 2025, president and CEO Mark Shapiro told reporters Wednesday morning. Atkins oversaw a 74-88 team in 2024, despite entering the year with legitimate postseason aspirations.