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  • • Yariel Rodriguez Entering Camp As Starting Pitcher
    The Blue Jays are keeping Yariel Rodríguez stretched out as a starter going into Spring Training, general manager Ross Atkins told reporters (link via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com). “(He’ll) come in stretched out and compete for that fifth spot. He’ll remain depth for us, and we’ll make a decision about halfway or three-quarters of the way…...2025
  • • Blue Jays Still Have Payroll Space After Santander Signing
    The Blue Jays held their introductory press conference for big-ticket free agent acquisition Anthony Santander on Tuesday. General manager Ross Atkins told the Toronto beat that the club still has some financial flexibility after finalizing that five-year pact (link via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com). Atkins didn’t provide much in the way of specific targets. He noted…...2025
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  • • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sets Spring Training Deadline For Extension Talks With Blue Jays
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season, and his future is undoubtedly the biggest looming question hanging over the Blue Jays as they prepare for what might be their final year of control over the All-Star first baseman.  GM Ross Atkins said at season’s end that the Jays would be…...2024
  • • Blue Jays Interested In Teoscar Hernandez
    Reports from the weekend suggested that the Blue Jays had only limited interest in a reunion with Teoscar Hernandez, as Toronto was focused on Juan Soto and then on Anthony Santander as its next choice for an outfield upgrade.  GM Ross Atkins made something of a clearer statement of the Jays’ stance on Hernandez, telling…...2024
  • Juan Soto’s 5 biggest suitors, ranked as MLB free agency heats up
    • Juan Soto’s 5 biggest suitors, ranked as MLB free agency heats up
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Here are the five teams who could sign Juan Soto, ranked by the most likely to land the MLB slugger. The 2025 Major League Baseball season begins in earnest this weekend, as the biggest names in the sport descend upon Dallas for the Winter Meetings. Similar to a season ago, one free agent is primed to dominate the discussions. Last year it was superstar Sh...2024
  • • Blue Jays Interested In Re-Signing Jordan Romano
    A couple of weeks ago, the Blue Jays opted not to tender a contract to right-hander Jordan Romano, sending him to free agency instead of keeping him around for his final season of club control. But general manager Ross Atkins tells members of the media, including Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic, that the Jays are…...2024
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Ross Atkins injury and suspension

  • Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
    • Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
    Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The Blue Jays have gotten off to a poor start and can't seem to get any facet of their game going. So what's next for them? With the calendar set to flip in a few days from June to July, that means that the looming specter of MLB’s trade deadline is getting larger and larger on the horizon. With each passing day, we’re starting to get a better idea of who’...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touch
    • Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touch
    Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images A look ahead to the trade deadline. The Blue Jays are in a pickle. How to get out Shohei Ohtani. Touch home plate, not your teammate. And other MLB news Good morning. Who’s going to Milwaukee? And a special thank you to Ashley MacLennan for filling in for me over the past week in this spot. Alden Gonzalez has the story of the controversial new Traj...2024
  • Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024
    Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Walk off and win! Jaylon Thompson writes about Nelson Velázquez’s heroics on Sunday. When the ball left his bat this time, he knew it would remain in the ballpark. “When I hit it, I knew it wasn’t a homer,” Velazquez said. “Too much of a line drive. But I say, ‘I have to run.’” So run he did, tearing through second base and sliding head-first into third as...2024
  • Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More
    • Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More
    Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports After a less than ideal homestead, the Braves end it in fine fashion as the pitching shines on Sunday. At this point, it seems fair to suggest the Braves will take a series however it comes without issue. And on Sunday, that is exactly what Charlie Morton delivered as he bounced back after a horrific outing to start the week against the Nationals. Yes, he d...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: The wonder of Yu
    • Outside The Confines: The wonder of Yu
    Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Yu Darvish wins his 200th game. The Blue Jays have issues. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. I’m back for more. Infielder David Fletcher, who played for the Angels from 2018 to 2023 and is with the Braves organization now, is reported to have gambled with the same illegal bookmaker that Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, bet with. F...2024
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  • Blue Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery for bone spur in elbow, will be ready for spring
    • Blue Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery for bone spur in elbow, will be ready for spring
    Springer had been playing with the bone spur for months, Ross Atkins previously said...2022
  • • Ross Atkins Addresses Blue Jays Offseason
    Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins addressed reporters following the team’s playoff exit at the hands of the Mariners. With a manager still holding the interim tag, a young core that’s getting more and more expensive, and veterans dealing with injuries there’s plenty of question marks going into the offseason in Toronto. Atkins didn’t make…...2022
  • • Hyun Jin Ryu To Undergo Elbow Surgery, Will Miss Rest Of Season
    Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu will undergo elbow surgery, general manager Ross Atkins informed reporters (including Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports). It’s not yet known whether Ryu will require a full Tommy John reconstructive surgery or a partial repair — it’s not uncommon for the extent of the ligament damage to be unclear until the…...2022
  • • Danny Jansen Suffers Finger Fracture
    Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen suffered a fracture near his left pinky finger, general manager Ross Atkins told reporters (including Keegan Matheson of MLB.com). He’s headed to the 10-day injured list, although Atkins indicated the recovery timeline is expected to be on the shorter side for a fracture. Fellow backstop Zack Collins is being recalled from Triple-A…...2022
  • • Atkins: Blue Jays Expect Kirk To Miss At Least Four Weeks
    The Blue Jays will be without catcher Alejandro Kirk for at least the next four weeks after sustaining a hip flexor injury, general manager Ross Atkins announced yesterday while acknowledging that the absence “could be longer” than that (link via the Toronto Star’s Gregor Chisholm). Kirk exited the Blue Jays’ game on May 1 early…...2021
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Ross Atkins lifestyle

  • • Cub Tracks, you know?
    Photo by Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. There’s a an eye in the lull. Sheesh. It seems worse every year, the silly season. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brew...2022
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  • 2025
    "General manager Ross Atkins told the Toronto beat that the club still has some financial flexibility after finalizing that five-year pact (link via Keegan Matheson of MLB."

  • 2024
    "As the Blue Jays opened Spring Training, general manager Ross Atkins met with reporters yesterday."

  • 2023
    "The longtime big league catcher has connections to Toronto president/CEO Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins dating back to their time together in the Cleveland organization during the 2000’s."

  • 2022
    "General manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday he was "recovering well" and expected to be cleared to travel relatively soon."

  • 2021
    "This comment came within the context of a discussion he had with general manager Ross Atkins about the lack of diversity in…"

  • 2020
    "Seven-inning doubleheaders could be a way for big league teams to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins suggests."

  • 2019
    "Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins chatted with reporters yesterday about his club’s place in the offseason transactional carousel, as Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic (subscription link) was among those to cover."

  • 2018
    "After acquiring Randal Grichuk earlier today, the Blue Jays appear slated to utilize him as the primary option in right field, GM Ross Atkins tells Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet."

  • 2017
    "The Jays informed Bautista of the move back in September, and GM Ross Atkins confirmed during his end-of-season talk with reporters that the option wouldn’t be picked up."

  • 2016
    "Baptism by Fire in Toronto Welcome to the general manager chair, Ross Atkins."

  • 2015
    "Ross Atkins, the Indians' vice president of player personnel, has been tabbed as the Blue Jays' new general manager, a source confirmed to MLB."

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Ross Atkins trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Blue Jays Still Have Payroll Space After Santander Signing
    2025
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  • • Juan Soto’s 5 biggest suitors, ranked as MLB free agency heats up
    2024
  • • Blue Jays Interested In Re-Signing Jordan Romano
    2024
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  • • Jays GM: Bichette Trade “An Easy No”
    The Blue Jays have no interest in rebuilding after this year’s last place finish. Toronto made that clear by only dealing rentals or role players (i.e. Isiah Kiner-Falefa) at the deadline. As part of that renewed effort to contend, general manager Ross Atkins shot down the possibility of a Bo Bichette trade. Asked by MLB Network’s Jon…...2024
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  • • Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
    2024
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    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024
    2024
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  • • Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More
    2024
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  • Toronto Blue Jays address rampant trade speculation involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette
    • Toronto Blue Jays address rampant trade speculation involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette
    Are the Toronto Blue Jays trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? GM Ross Atkins provided a detailed response to Blue Jays trade rumors....2024
  • GM: Hard pass as teams eye Vlad Jr., Bichette
    • GM: Hard pass as teams eye Vlad Jr., Bichette
    Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said "it doesn't make any sense for us" to consider trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette, who are both under contract through 2025....2024
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Ross Atkins stats and results

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024
    2024
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  • • Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More
    2024
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  • • Jays GM Ross Atkins: Trading Guerrero, Bichette “Doesn’t Make Any Sense For Us”
    The Blue Jays have won five of their last six games, but still sit below the .500 mark with a 28-30 record, putting them a few percentage points behind the Rays for last place in the AL East.  As Darragh McDonald put it in a piece for MLBTR last week, some tough decisions will await…...2024
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  • • 5 talking points as Blue Jays prepare for next season
    The off-season started shortly after the playoffs began for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022. Now it's up to general manager Ross Atkins to make the necessary changes to ensure the team has a post-season run in 2023 that lasts longer than the minimum two games....2022
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  • • Ross Atkins Discusses Blue Jays’ Offseason
    After a 95-loss season in 2019, the Blue Jays’ rebuild began to bear fruit in 2020 as the team went 32-28 and earned a wild card playoff berth.  This result has left the Jays eager for more, and general manager Ross Atkins told reporters (including MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson and Sportsnet.ca’s Shi Davidi) that despite all…...2020
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  • • Team execs offer interesting comments on service time of top prospects
    With camp in full swing, we’re watching some of the game’s very best prospects share the field with existing big leaguers. That creates opportunity both for excitement at the youngsters’ eventual regular-season ascent and consternation at the anticipated timing thereof. As teams near decision points on another crop of players, with accusations of service-time manipulation already lurking, let’s ta...2019
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  • • Aaron Sanchez undergoes finger surgery
    Blue Jays righty Aaron Sanchez has undergone surgery on his right index finger, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins announced today and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca was among those to cover (Twitter links). Precise details are not yet apparent.Ongoing troubles with the digit, which was injured in a suitcase mishap, plagued Sanchez for much of the season. He did make it back for five final starts late ...2018
  • • Blue Jays trying to trade Roberto Osuna
    The Blue Jays are actively trying to trade closer Roberto Osuna, whose suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy will conclude on Aug. 5, execs with other teams tell Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter links).While there’s been speculation of a potential Osuna trade over the past couple of months, Rosenthal’s report is the first recent indication that the Jays are actual...2018
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  • • 3 points from Ross Atkins' press conference about Bautista
    2017
  • • MLB Free Agents 2017: Rumors and Predictions for Biggest Stars
    2016
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Ross Atkins parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: The wonder of Yu
    2024
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  • • 'Very disappointed': Blue Jays GM Atkins expresses regret over failed bid to sign Ohtani
    Although Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins didn't want to dwell on Shohei Ohtani's decision to choose the Los Angeles Dodgers over Toronto in free agency, he took a moment to commiserate with his team's fan base on Wednesday....2024
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  • • Blue Jays' Osuna will remain on admin leave
    Major League Baseball announced today that Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna will remain on administrative leave through at least May 21st. He was first placed on leave by the commissioner’s office on May 8th, pursuant to the MLB-MLBPA Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, after it emerged that he had been arrested and charged with domestic assault. At this point, it remain...2018
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  • • Josh Donaldson expects to test free agency
    Blue Jays fans have long hoped that 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson would ink a long-term deal to remain with the club beyond the 2018 campaign, but the third baseman acknowledged to reporters today that he expects to reach free agency after initial extension talks didn’t prove fruitful (link via Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith).“We’re not quite there,” said Donaldson. “…not at the same type of area, t...2018
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  • • Edwin Encarnacion Can Still Swing Fortunes for MLB Contenders This Winter
    2016
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  • • Risky 6-Man Rotation Is Blue Jays' Best Shot at Deep 2016 Postseason Run
    2016
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  • • Is 2016 a Do-or-Die Year for the Blue Jays' Offensive Juggernaut?
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
    2016
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  • • MVP Josh Donaldson's 2-Year Extension Buys Time for Long-Term Megadeal
    2016
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Top Ross Atkins news

  • • Blue Jays' Springer suffered concussion, shoulder sprain in series loss to Mariners
    Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer suffered a concussion and a shoulder sprain in Saturday's Game 2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. General manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday he was "recovering well" and expected to be cleared to travel relatively soon....2022
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  • • Blue Jays Decline Jose Bautista’s 2018 Option
    The Blue Jays officially declined their end of Jose Bautista’s $17MM mutual option for 2018, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports (Twitter link).  The Jays informed Bautista of the move back in September, and GM Ross Atkins confirmed during his end-of-season talk with reporters that the option wouldn’t be picked up.  Bautista will receive $500K for the…...2017
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  • • Blue Jays Suspend Kevin Pillar For 2 Games
    The Blue Jays have issued a two-game suspension to center fielder Kevin Pillar, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports (links to Twitter). The 28-year-old has acknowledged and apologized for his use of a homophobic slur during an argument in last night’s game. Toronto handed down the decision after consulting with the league and player’s association, per GM Ross Atkins. The…...2017
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  • • Source: Atkins named Blue Jays' GM
    Ross Atkins, the Indians' vice president of player personnel, has been tabbed as the Blue Jays' new general manager, a source confirmed to MLB.com....2015
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  • • Jays GM floats 7-inning twinbills to cram season
    2020
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
    2016
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  • • Chris Colabello Suspended 80 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Victor Martinez Joins Blue Jays’ Front Office As Special Assistant
    The Blue Jays are hiring five-time All-Star Victor Martinez as a special assistant in their front office, tweets Jon Morosi of MLB.com. The longtime big league catcher has connections to Toronto president/CEO Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins dating back to their time together in the Cleveland organization during the 2000’s. Martinez, a native…...2023

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  • • Juan Soto’s 5 biggest suitors, ranked as MLB free agency heats up
    2024
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  • • Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touch
    2024
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  • • Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins Talks Deadline Approach
    Even after last night’s 9-2 drubbing of the Yankees, the Blue Jays sit six games below .500. They’re at the bottom of the AL East with a 37-43 record and have three teams between them and the Royals — the current holder of the American League’s final playoff spot. It’s certainly not where the Jays…...2024
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  • Blue Jays GM discusses offseason: 'We feel good about the team that we have'
    • Blue Jays GM discusses offseason: 'We feel good about the team that we have'
    As the Blue Jays opened spring training, general manager Ross Atkins met with reporters on Thursday. The GM implied the bulk of the club’s offseason activity was complete, minimizing the chance of making an impactful free agent strike without offloading someone from the roster....2024
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  • Shohei Ohtani meets with Blue Jays as free agency mystery continues
    • Shohei Ohtani meets with Blue Jays as free agency mystery continues
    The Ohtani mystery heads to Canada. Mystery surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future intensified on Monday after the superstar met with the Toronto Blue Jays, in what’s believed to be the final stretch before he decides on a team. The Jays have routinely been a team mentioned in the Ohtani sweepstakes, but there wasn’t much to it other than speculation. However, a new report from Ken Rosenthal of The At...2023
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  • Blue Jays manager Schneider to return in 2024
    • Blue Jays manager Schneider to return in 2024
    Despite an early exit from the playoffs, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider will return next season....2023
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  • • Blue Jays GM Atkins says manager Schneider made decision to pull Berrios from Game 2
    Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider made the decision to pull starting pitcher Jose Berrios in Toronto's playoff-ending loss to the Minnesota Twins....2023
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  • • Rotation Remains Potential Deadline Focus For Blue Jays
    Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins met with reporters this afternoon. With the deadline in a little over a month, Toronto’s front office leader called the starting rotation the “obvious area” for the team to address (relayed by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com). Atkins noted the team would “balance” the desire for an external upgrade with…...2023
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  • • Analyzing The Blue Jays’ Second Base Possibilities
    The Blue Jays have made a few drastic lineup changes this offseason, sending out Teoscar Hernández and top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno while bringing back Daulton Varsho and signing Kevin Kiermaier. Toronto general manager Ross Atkins recently told reporters he considers the club’s heavy lifting mostly finished, though he left the door open for another small-scale move or two.…...2023
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Ross Atkins rumors, scandals

  • • Toronto Blue Jays address rampant trade speculation involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette
    2024
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  • • Shohei Ohtani meets with Blue Jays as free agency mystery continues
    2023
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  • Dodgers Free Agent Target Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Met With Toronto Blue Jays on Monday
    • Dodgers Free Agent Target Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Met With Toronto Blue Jays on Monday
    Dodgers free agent target Shohei Ohtani reportedly met with the Toronto Blue Jays in Florida on Monday, according to MLB insider at The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal. This comes amid a day of speculation with the Blue Jays, as general manager Ross Atkins did not meet with reporters in person due to what the team called …...2023
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  • • Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins Downplays Bichette Trade Rumors
    Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was the subject of trade speculation last week, when a report suggested the Cubs had shown interest in the two-time All-Star. Any kind of Bichette trade always seemed far-fetched and Toronto general manager Ross Atkins shot down the possibility in a chat with reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet and…...2023
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  • • GMs Ross Atkins, Mike Hazen Share Details On Blue Jays/Diamondbacks Trade
    After months of speculation and interest from multiple teams, the Diamondbacks finally traded one of their left-handed hitting outfielders and the Blue Jays finally moved one of their catchers.  The two clubs joined forces on Friday’s three-player deal that saw outfielder Daulton Varsho head to Toronto in exchange for catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Lourdes…...2022
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  • Jays GM 'not aware' of allegations vs. Callaway
    • Jays GM 'not aware' of allegations vs. Callaway
    Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said he was "absolutely not aware" of any sexual harassment allegations against Mickey Callaway during their time together with the Indians organization....2021
  • • Blue Jays trying to trade Roberto Osuna
    2018
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  • • Ross Atkins On The Justin Smoak Extension
    Earlier today, the Blue Jays made the somewhat surprising decision to extend first baseman Justin Smoak through 2018, with an option for 2019. Via MLB.com’s Gregor Chisholm, Jays GM Ross Atkins this afternoon explained the rationale behind the move. Edwin Encarnacion is due to become eligible for free agency after the season, provoking speculation that the…...2016
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  • • Is 2016 a Do-or-Die Year for the Blue Jays' Offensive Juggernaut?
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
    2016
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