Mark Shapiro

Blue Jays Right-Handed Pitcher Alek Manoah Mid-Wind Up Set to Deliver Next Pitch Photo credit: Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports

Can Blue Jays Alek Manoah Win the Cy Young Award in 2023?

After an unreal 2022 campaign that saw Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah finish as a Cy Young finalist. The ending couldn’t have possibly been more unfair. The 25-year-old opened up the Blue Jays wildcard series vs. the Mariners and suffered defeat. After a harsh first inning which saw Seattle score runs early, the Blue Jays’ […]

Blue Jays Hyun-Jin Ryu Mid-Wind up Set to Deliver Next Pitch Photo credit: Mark Brown/Getty Images

Looking at the Hyun-Jin Ryu Situation as the 2023 Season Approaches

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent Tommy John surgery last summer. The veteran lefty made quite the impact on the Canadian franchise, cementing himself as one of the team’s leaders. After a rougher 2022 season, Hyun-Jin couldn’t find that mix Blue Jays fans have become accustomed to. During a very short 2022 season, Ryu […]

Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette Fixes Hat in Blue Jays Dugout Prior to Game (Photo Credit): John E. Sokolowski/USA-TODAY Sports

Blue Jays Reach Three-Year Extension With Star Shortstop Bo Bichette Prior to Arbitration

Last night news broke that the Toronto Blue Jays and star shortstop Bo Bichette have reached a three-year extension, avoiding arbitration. The 24-year-old shortstops arbitration case was originally set for tomorrow, but the Blue Jays chose to avoid it altogether. This was the best-case scenario after the news of an arbitration hearing broke in January. […]

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Zach Thompson Mid-Wind up set to Deliver Next Pitch Photo Credit: Jeff Curry/USA-TODAY Sports

What Blue Jays Pitcher Zach Thompson Could Bring to the Major League Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates made an interesting trade this off-season. The Blue Jays acquired Pirates starter Zach Thompson in return for outfielder Chavez Young. Now, this swap wasn’t exactly a blockbuster, especially when looking at Thompson’s career numbers. However, Jays fans should be a bit more optimistic about the acquisition of […]

Blue Jays Left-Handed Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi Mid-Wind Up Set to Deliver Next Pitch Photo credit: G Fiume/Getty Images

Can Blue Jays Yusei Kikuchi Find his Rhythm in 2023?

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to chip away at their offseason. As we slowly get closer to Major League action, Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins and Team President Mark Shapiro continue to make additions to the roster. The Chad Green signing last week was certainly a step in the right direction. With most of […]

Blue Jays Outfielder Daulton Varsho Jogging the Bases After Home-Run Photo credit: Ashley Landis/AP Photo

Why Blue Jays Fans Should be Excited for the Addition of Daulton Varsho

The Toronto Blue Jays made one of the biggest trades league-wide during the offseason. Acquiring outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Arizona Diamondbacks in return for Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Moreno. With how much Lourdes meant to the franchise and the hype surrounding Moreno, Jays fans might be hesitant […]

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Can Blue Jays Jose Berrios Bounce Back in 2023?

After coming over in a trade between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2021 season, it’s fair to say that Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios didn’t have a particularly strong 2022 campaign. Despite showing flashes of promise, the 28-year-old couldn’t string it together. Berrios rough season resulted in Jose’s worst year […]