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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…...2024Read about Blue Jays news
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• Ross Atkins Will Return As Blue Jays’ General Manager In 2025
Blue Jays team president Mark Shapiro is currently meeting with the media on the heels of a season he described as a “bitter disappointment” and announced that Ross Atkins will return as the team’s general manager for the 2025 season. “There won’t be a change with Ross,” said Shapiro. (Readers can watch the live press…...2024Read about Blue Jays news
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• Bichette On Future In Toronto, Long-Term Goals
Throughout a disappointing season for the Blue Jays, the long-term future of stars Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a focal point. Rumors surrounding the pair of second-generation stars dominated headlines early in the summer as the Jays struggled, though they were somewhat quelled by GM Ross Atkins saying in early June that…...2024Read about Blue Jays news
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• Kevin Kiermaier Clears Waivers
Kevin Kiermaier went unclaimed on waivers, the center fielder tells Hazel Mae and Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (X link). GM Ross Atkins informed Kiermaier of the news today. The Jays placed the defensive stalwart on waivers earlier in the week. The development was reported yesterday, but it’s likely Toronto made the move on Wednesday. (The waiver…...2024Read about Kevin Kiermaier news
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• Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retoolPhoto 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’...2024Read about Blue Jays news -
• Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touchPhoto 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...2024Read about Blue Jays news
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• Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
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• Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touch
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024Photo 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...2024Read about Jaylon Thompson injuries -
• Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, MoreJordan 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...2024Read about Charlie Morton injuries -
• Outside The Confines: The wonder of YuBrett 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...2024Read about Brett Davis injuries -
• Blue Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery for bone spur in elbow, will be ready for springSpringer had been playing with the bone spur for months, Ross Atkins previously said...2022Read about Blue Jays injuries -
• 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…...2022Read about Blue Jays injuries
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• 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…...2022Read about Hyun Jin injuries
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• 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…...2022Read about Danny Jansen injuries
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• 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…...2021Read about Blue Jays injuries
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• 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...2022Read about Cub Tracks
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"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
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• Jays GM: Bichette Trade “An Easy No”
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• Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
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• Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touch
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024
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• Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More
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• Toronto Blue Jays address rampant trade speculation involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo BichetteAre the Toronto Blue Jays trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? GM Ross Atkins provided a detailed response to Blue Jays trade rumors....2024Read about Toronto Blue trade rumors -
• GM: Hard pass as teams eye Vlad Jr., BichetteBlue 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....2024Read about Blue Jays trade rumors -
• Blue Jays aiming to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, not trade them at deadline, says GM Ross AtkinsIn last place in the AL East, the Blue Jays are looking like sellers...2024Read about Blue Jays trade rumors -
• The Daily Belli watch: 1 day to the Cubs Spring Training openerMatt Marton-USA TODAY Sports Cubs spring baseball happens tomorrow! I’m going to begin this installment of the Daily Belli with these comments from reporter Bruce Levine: "Both sides need each other."@MLBBruceLevine on the Cubs and Cody Bellinger.— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) February 21, 2024 He’s absolutely right. The Cubs are the best fit for Cody Bellinger and he is a ...2024Read about Spring Training trade rumors -
• The Daily Belli watch: 2 days to the Cubs Spring Training openerPhoto by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The standoff continues. So, you’re tired of me writing these articles? Honestly, I’m tired of writing them myself. Thus I’m going to turn over part of this space to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, who wrote a full article on the Boras Four yesterday, complete with a photo of the agent that you almost certainly did not want to see. Here’s a passage that rel...2024Read about Spring Training trade rumors
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2024
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• Braves News: Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More
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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…...2024Read about Blue Jays stats
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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....2022Read about Blue Jays stats
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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…...2020Read about Blue Jays stats
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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...2019Read about Blue Jays stats
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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 ...2018Read about Aaron Sanchez stats
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• 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...2018Read about Blue Jays stats
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• 3 points from Ross Atkins' press conference about Bautista
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• MLB Free Agents 2017: Rumors and Predictions for Biggest Stars
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• Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
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• Outside The Confines: The wonder of Yu
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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....2024Read about Blue Jays
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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...2018Read about Blue Jays
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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...2018Read about Josh Donaldson
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• Edwin Encarnacion Can Still Swing Fortunes for MLB Contenders This Winter
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• Risky 6-Man Rotation Is Blue Jays' Best Shot at Deep 2016 Postseason Run
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• Is 2016 a Do-or-Die Year for the Blue Jays' Offensive Juggernaut?
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
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• MVP Josh Donaldson's 2-Year Extension Buys Time for Long-Term Megadeal
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• 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....2022Read about Blue Jays
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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…...2017Read about Blue Jays
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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…...2017Read about Blue Jays
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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....2015Read about Blue Jays
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• Jays GM floats 7-inning twinbills to cram season
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
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• Chris Colabello Suspended 80 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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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…...2023Read about Victor Martinez
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• Toronto's poor start leaves the Blue Jays needing to rebuild or retool
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• Outside The Confines: Look, but don’t touch
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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…...2024Read about Blue Jays
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• 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....2024Read about Blue Jays -
• Shohei Ohtani meets with Blue Jays as free agency mystery continuesThe 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...2023Read about Shohei Ohtani -
• Blue Jays manager Schneider to return in 2024Despite an early exit from the playoffs, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider will return next season....2023Read about Blue Jays -
• 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....2023Read about Blue Jays
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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…...2023Read about Blue Jays
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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.…...2023Read about Blue Jays
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• 5 talking points as Blue Jays prepare for next season
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Ross Atkins rumors, scandals
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• Toronto Blue Jays address rampant trade speculation involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette
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• Shohei Ohtani meets with Blue Jays as free agency mystery continues
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• Dodgers Free Agent Target Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Met With Toronto Blue Jays on MondayDodgers 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 …...2023Read about Toronto Blue Jays rumors -
• 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…...2023Read about Blue Jays rumors
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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…...2022Read about Blue Jays rumors
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• Jays GM 'not aware' of allegations vs. CallawayBlue 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....2021Read about Blue Jays rumors -
• Blue Jays trying to trade Roberto Osuna
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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…...2016Read about Blue Jays rumors
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• Is 2016 a Do-or-Die Year for the Blue Jays' Offensive Juggernaut?
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
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