Toronto Blue Jays Archives - Page 2 of 33

X Factors in the American League East for 2019

Mar 12, 2019

American League East, Opinions & Predictions

Every team in Major League Baseball has an X factor to their success before the regular season begins. Here is every American League East team's 2019 X factor. Boston Red Sox: Matt Barnes The Red Sox are the ...

Blue Jays Release Troy Tulowitzki

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 11, 2018

Headlines, Offseason, Toronto Blue Jays

In a stunning move, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have released shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Tulowitzki had two years and $38 million remaining on his contract. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins r...

Astros Acquire Former All-Star Infielder Aledmys Diaz

Joe Orsatti

Nov 18, 2018

American League, Offseason, Transactions

The Houston Astros have swung a deal to acquire infielder Aledmys Diaz from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton. The 28-year-old was an All-Star at shortstop for the St. Lo...

The Josh Donaldson Controversy Highlights the Flaws of MLB’s Waiver Trade System

Jason Kelly

Sep 11, 2018

Cleveland Indians, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

On August 31, the Toronto Blue Jays traded former All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Cleveland Indians, and several teams are rightfully angry about it. According to a recent report from Ken Rosent...

Yankees Land J.A. Happ, Likely Not Finished on Trade Market

Brendan Smith

Jul 26, 2018

Headlines, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays

For the second time this week, the New York Yankees have traded with a division rival, this time grabbing J.A. Happ from the Toronto Blue Jays for Brandon Drury and Billy McKinney. Certainly, the Yankees were a...

Rockies Acquire Seung-Hwan Oh from Blue Jays

Joe Orsatti

Jul 26, 2018

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Toronto Blue Jays

Wednesday was a three-trade day, as the Colorado Rockies swung a deal to acquire reliever Seung-Hwan Oh from the Toronto Blue Jays for a pair of first base prospect Chad Spanberger and outfielder Forrest Wall. ...

Should a Contending Team Take a Flier on Josh Donaldson?

Brendan Smith

Jun 29, 2018

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

As the trade deadline looms at the end of July, teams are beginning to fall in to the "buyer" or "seller" categories. With time at a premium, the Toronto Blue Jays currently sit in fourth place in the loaded Am...

The Toronto Blue Jays are in Major League Baseball Purgatory

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 22, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

Imagine having an aging franchise player who is in the final year of his contract, an underachieving starting rotation, a mediocre lineup, and being six games under .500; you'd be a team in purgatory. And the T...

Teoscar Hernandez Taking Full Advantage of Everyday Role with Blue Jays

Kyle O'Neill

Jun 14, 2018

Features, Toronto Blue Jays

In a crowded Blue Jays' outfield, consisting of veterans and young prospects, Teoscar Hernandez has separated himself from the pack. Hernandez was acquired at last year's trade deadline from the Houston Astros ...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is Living up to His Father’s Name — but When Will He Reach the Majors?

Andy Goffin

May 15, 2018

Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

This future MLB superstar has been crushing minor league competition. Is it time for the Toronto Blue Jays to call him up? The son of Hall-of-Fame electee Vladimir Guerrero is an absolute stud. Only 19 years o...

Tagged Toronto Blue Jays