April 16, Sportsnaut April 17, TSN "Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling was scratched from Wednesday’s start against the visiting New York Yankees due to forearm tightness. "The New York Yankees will be without center fielder Aaron Hicks for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright. Indeed, a 162-game season ensures players will go through peaks and valleys, slumps and hitting streaks. April 09, USA Today TRENDING. Boasting a 98 mile per hour fastball, Merryweather has thrown 4 1/3 shutout, one-hit innings, struck out an eye-popping 50 percent of hitters and walked just 7.1 percent of batters. Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays Trade Rumors: Michael Brantley Still Target Post-George Springer Deal Scott Polacek @ @ScottPolacek. Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlyncmcgrath. After right-handed pitchers Ross Stripling and Jordan Romano were placed on the 10-day injured list with arm issues, third baseman Cavan Biggio was forced from Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals..." "The Buffalo Blue Jays will likely be back in MLB later this year. April 10, Bleacher Report As Keegan Matheson wrote for the league's official website, the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, announced on Friday that they're beginning the season in Trenton,..." April 10, Sportsnet Stripling has been part of the Blue Jays’ rotation this season, though he has slumped to a 7.55 ERA with 13 hits allowed over 8 1/3 innings and two starts. April 14, Yardbarker We’ll be revealing submissions regularly throughout the season, ranging..." TODAY: Ray has been officially activated, the Jays announced. These 50 players are..." Of course, the Blue Jays have a fantastic young shortstop in Bo Bichette. April 15, The Score " "Tim Mead, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, announced his resignation on Friday. Bleacher Report - The Toronto Blue Jays may not be done shopping. April 12, Yardbarker "Today’s Angels-Blue Jays game has been postponed due to rain in the Dunedin, Fla., area. “I mean, it's the stairs,” said the Toronto Blue..." Manager Charlie Montoyo announced on Tuesday that the 28-year-old outfielder had tested positive for COVID-19. April 14, Bleacher Report "Have you seen this? Castro, 26, was an offseason waiver claim from the Tigers, whom he had been with since he first became a professional in 2012. "There is a certain group of baseball fans that love the traditional aspect of the game. Montoyo said the injured outfielder will not join the Blue Jays to start their nine-game road trip..." The Blue Jays will have to continue waiting for center fielder George Springer to make his much-anticipated debut with the team. Game 1 will be the rescheduled game from today’s game in Dunedin, FL..." Merryweather is dealing with a left oblique strain – the type of injury that can lead to an extended absence. While the Blue Jays and Mets were identified as likely landing spots for Bryant, it's unknown if or when a trade will actually come to fruition. "Whether it be a big debut for a rookie, an inspirational comeback or season for the history books at the plate or on the mound, or shot caller that makes all of the right moves off of it, there is a potential award winner waiting within every franchise. Players can be signed and re-signed solely because of their long-ball power. April 09, Bleacher Report In his most recent analysis of the trade market, ESPN’s Jeff Passan floated the idea of the Toronto Blue Jays as possible interested party. Yes, I’ve Seen the Bryant-Hendricks, Cubs-Blue Jays Trade Rumor … Sigh. The Blue Jays have already turned a rocky start into a legitimate playoff run in 2020, overcoming several key injuries and early inconsistencies with a young lineup that’s suddenly found its collective power stroke. April 14, The Athletic But in 2021, it feels like it's never too early to start considering trades teams might make. April 12, Talking Chop MLB Trade Rumors "The Blue Jays announced they’ve selected the contract of left-hander Tommy Milone. 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"In the 20 years since the Texas Rangers gave Alex Rodriguez his historic 10-year, $252 million deal, wins and championships have come at a price. "No matter how Major League Baseball evolves, home runs will remain one of the most entertaining parts of the game. It's America's pastime, it has a human element and it needs to be left alone. This past weekend has seen MLB’s umpires provide multiple embarrassing displays on the field, and I’m not even talking about the regular misses on balls-and-strikes...." Hernandez starred in 2020 with a .289/.340/.579 line and 16 home runs in 207 plate appearances, but he has slumped to a .207/.207/.310 with one HR, 14 strikeouts and no walks in 29 PA this year. When Mike got home, his father, George “Shotgun” Shuba, pointed at the wall above his recliner to the only memento..." MLB rumors: Yankees' Luis Castillo speculation shot down; Blue Jays, Mets frontrunners for George Springer ... who has also had his name mentioned in trade rumors this winter. The rumor here is as thin as it gets, having taken place in a very quick Twitter Q&A, but I suppose that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not true. Merryweather is dealing with a left oblique strain –..." Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7. January 24, 2021, by Brett Taylor Chicago Cubs. "When I was a kid, our elementary school used to have these book fairs, run by Scholastic book publishers. April 16, MLB Trade Rumors The company set up a display in the lobby outside the library, their various books for sale, and each spring I would spend a dollar or two on the latest edition of "All-Pro Baseball..." In other Toronto injury news, star outfielder George Springer is still not nearing a return from his recent quad injury (via Nicholson-Smith). Our fleet of Blue Jays-focused web crawlers works around the clock looking for great Toronto Blue Jays content. MLB trade rumors: Blue Jays have 'explored taking on David Price and Jackie Bradley Jr.' originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. The same can’t be said for backup Jonathan Davis, however. And there was a moment of embarrassment for Joe Maddon beyond the score. USA TODAY Sports has tracked Major League Baseball salaries since 1989 when the Los Angeles Dodgers made Orel Hershiser the..." But that doesn't mean the rest of the league is just going to lie down and watch the Dodgers..." April 14, Sportsnet "The Blue Jays placed right-hander Julian Merryweather on the 10-day injured list before their game Wednesday, the team announced. "For some players, free agency never ended. APRIL 11: The Blue Jays are preparing to activate left-hander Robbie Ray from the injured list in advance of their upcoming series against the Yankees, manager Charlie Montoyo tells reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet). Enter the Chicago Cubs as we examine the latest Blue Jays rumors. Merryweather won the role, but despite control problems (three walks in 3 1/3 innings), Romano has still only allowed one run and totaled four strikeouts. "The start of Saturday night's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels has been delayed due to weather. MLB rumors: Blue Jays-Mets Steven Matz trade hints at possible Trevor Bauer deal Updated Jan 28, 2021; Posted Jan 28, 2021 The New York Mets traded pitcher Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays. "Because of the way the Cubs’ offseason played out (we knew there wouldn’t be a ton of spending, we knew there were very specific slots from a very specific tier of free agency that were going to get filled and then that was that), I didn’t pay as much attention to the big..." April 13, USA Today That would be a tough blow to Toronto’s bullpen, which has received excellent work from Merryweather early this season. April 07, Copyright ©2021 NS Sports Media Pros Ltd (N.S., Canada licenced) company website. MLB and the Atlantic League began a partnership back..." Blue Jays sign GM Ross Atkins to five-year extension. April 16, Bleacher Report "The Blue Jays announced a five-year extension on Wednesday for executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Ross Atkins. April 09, Sportsnet April 08, MLB Trade Rumors April 08, Sportsnet "George Springer came away from a live batting practice session pleased with the progress of his strained left oblique and cautiously optimistic about when he’ll be ready to rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays. Mind you,..." ProSportsDaily.com is not affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, NCAA, or any of the newspapers linked to. April 11, Sportsnet Led by David Price, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Jason Heyward, the donations will help launch the..." Hazel Mae @thehazelmae. The closer role could now to either Jordan Romano, Rafael Dolis or both during Merryweather’s IL stint. The three-time All-Star has now recovered from the oblique problem, but the leg issue will keep him out of the lineup for a while longer. "Players peppered Vinny Castilla with questions that day at Coors Field, wondering how far the ball might fly. April 11, Bleacher Report April 08, Sports Create Every year we find ourselves forming strong opinions based on tiny samples because that’s all we’ve seen. April 07, The Score MLB announced Wednesday it will partner..." ... Charlie Montoyo says Blue Jays OF tested positive and will be out for at least 10 days. The Blue Jays signed Springer to the offseason’s richest guarantee – six years, $150MM – though multiple injuries have dogged the former Astros standout since last month. He didn’t provide a specific reason for his pending departure. "The old adage goes something like, "Baseball is a marathon, not a sprint." So, who is the most likely award winner..." 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Both Grichuk and Josh Palacios have seen time in right since Hernandez last played April 8. The Toronto Blue Jays may not be done shopping.. After Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Toronto agreed to sign outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the American League East team is still attempting to sign free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley.. Rosenthal noted Springer and Brantley are friends who are both … After dropping upwards of 40 pounds, Vladimir..." "It was in his third start of the 2020 season that Steven Matz's year started to unravel. April 09, ESPN Hernandez, who Montoyo says has mild symptoms that are..." April 15, The Undefeated Sportsnet.ca tells us that the Blue Jays have been scouting Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and Padre Andrew Cashner. Five players the Indians must get from the Blue Jays in a trade involving Francisco Lindor. April 13, Bleacher Report Reliever Joel Payamps has been optioned to the alternate training site in a corresponding move. MLB trade rumors and news: Blue Jays sign George Springer and Kirby Yates After being hyped up as a potential big spender all offseason, Toronto finally makes a couple big additions. "Major League Baseball will test the most radical potential change to its playing dimensions in more than a century this summer on minor-league fields in small towns like Gastonia, North Carolina; Lexington, Kentucky; and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Find Toronto Blue Jays news, rumours, video, radio, and podcasts from Toronto newspapers, Canadian and US national media, Official MLB sites, Blue Jays blogs, and independent media at Blue Jays Aggregator. MLB health-and-safety protocols state that a player who has been identified as having been in..." The two favorites have been New York and Toronto, considering the money left to spend for each ball team. He will remain on the job for about another month. They just set a franchise record for the most strikeouts through the first seven games of a season with 72. " April 08, The Athletic There are too many replays, the advanced metrics are clouding the game and the rules were made for a reason and are not..." I don't..." "The Toronto Blue Jays are waiting for the results of George Springer's MRI after the outfielder experienced right quad tightness while running the bases during batting practice Tuesday, manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters Wednesday, including Sportsnet's Arden..." His 2021 regular season debut was delayed a couple weeks by a bruised elbow he suffered during the spring. The Toronto Blue Jays are striking out too often. Right-hander T.J. Zeuch, originally scheduled to start Thursday’s series opener at Kansas City, will take Stripling’s..." The Jays selected righty Anthony Castro’s contract in a corresponding move. Blue Jays likely to play home games in Buffalo again? " Two teams came to mind for Perry Minasian as he considered the situation of the Los Angeles Angels and scrolled through his mental Rolodex in search of comparable clubs. Manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com that Hicks..." Right-hander Thomas Hatch made a worrying exit from today’s Spring Training outing, as Hatch immediately signaled for the trainer after throwing a fastball to Aaron Judge . April 13, USA Today Ray re-signed with Toronto over the offseason after the Jays acquired him in a midseason trade with the Diamondbacks. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 7:07 p.m. Here's a recap of Wednesday's trade deadline live blog. "The Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals' matchup Friday night has been postponed due to heavy rains that are expected to hit the Kansas City area. While Castro only made one major league appearance (last year) as a Tiger, he helped the Blue Jays defeat the Yankees on Wednesday with two scoreless frames in relief. "This being 2021, and these being the Toronto Blue Jays, not even a day without a game could pass without a generous helping of roster news. "The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Teoscar Hernandez on the injured list following an exposure to a positive COVID-19 case with a close contact outside of the team. "In an ordinary Major League Baseball season, early April would be a tad too soon for trade speculation. First up were the 1995 Texas Rangers, a talented group wanting in spots yet still somewhat less than what..." Blue Jays might adding pitching The Blue Jays entered Tuesday with a 14-13 record, good enough for the … April 09, MLB.com They’re up there just swinging away, chasing crap. The Blue Jays placed right-hander Julian Merryweather on the 10-day injured list before their game Wednesday, the team announced. The Astros got Greinke, the Braves bolstered their bullpen and the Blue Jays actively traded pitching. So far, it’s the second straight tough year for Stripling, formerly a useful swingman with the Dodgers who could only muster a 5.84 ERA in 49 1/3 innings between Los Angeles and Toronto in 2020. The concept isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds. "Springer has a low-grade strain, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. He’s unlikely to debut until at at least April 15, Scott Mitchell of TSN tweets.