Where Blue Jays stand ahead of Winter Meetings
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Injuries & Moves: Blue Jays announce 3 Spring Training invitees
Check back throughout the offseason for updates on the Blue Jays' injuries and roster moves.
Each team's most recent Rule 5 keeper
While a solid percentage of picks in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft get at least some big league time the season following their selection, it’s not so easy to stick around for an entire year. Below is the last Rule 5 selection (or player traded for
How Blue Jays could approach third base in 2024
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Here is why each fanbase should be thankful
It’s Thanksgiving! Gobble gobble, everybody. It is a bit of a sportswriting trope, harking all the way back to the turn of the century (no, not that one, the previous turn of the century) when newspaper columnists would all sit down and write about what sports figures should be thankful
30 intriguing Rule 5 Draft options -- 1 for each team
Two weeks ago, all 30 teams made decisions on which prospects to protect on their 40-man rosters. Trades can obviously be made to take up, or free up, space so teams can decide how active they want to be in this year's Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft,
3 reasons Blue Jays could be better in 2024
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These 7 young Jays could compete for jobs in spring
This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Blue Jays have some decisions to make. Sometimes, that’s a good thing. When Spring Training opened nine months ago, the Blue Jays
30 reasons to be thankful -- 1 for each farm system
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Each team's top '24 Rookie of the Year candidate
The 2023 Rookie of the Year races are over with Gunnar Henderson (American League) and Corbin Carroll (National League) crowned as this year’s unanimous winners. That marks the second time that MLB Pipeline’s preseason No. 1 and 2 prospects have won Rookie of the Year honors following the feats of
Here are the 2023 Blue Jays Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Toronto Blue Jays. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Buffalo: 76-72
Gausman places 3rd for AL Cy Young Award
TORONTO -- Kevin Gausman finished third in American League Cy Young Award voting behind unanimous winner Gerrit Cole, capping his second dominant season with the Blue Jays. Gausman led the AL in strikeouts (237) in 2023, posting a 3.16 ERA over 185 innings while leading one of baseball’s best rotations.
Tiedemann among Fall League top prospects
In 31 seasons, the Arizona Fall League has sent more than 3,000 players and more than 60 percent of its participants to the Majors. Its long list of distinguished alumni includes Hall of Famers Roy Halladay, Derek Jeter and Mike Piazza, future Cooperstown shoo-in Albert Pujols and a newly crowned
Chapman hits free agency after declining QO
TORONTO -- Matt Chapman declined the Blue Jays' qualifying offer on Tuesday in a move that was widely expected, given Chapman’s standing in a weak position-player market. Chapman will be one of the top hitters available in free agency, even coming off a disappointing year at the plate, due to
Blue Jays hire Hale as associate manager
The Toronto Blue Jays on Monday announced the hiring of DeMarlo Hale as the club’s Associate Manager under Manager John Schneider. “DeMarlo brings passion, toughness, experience, and a history of winning to our coaching staff,” said Schneider. “Adding his voice and intensity to our environment is going to be beneficial
Here were the toughest Rule 5 calls and their outcomes
Teams had until 6 p.m. ET to set their 40-man rosters and protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place on Dec. 6 at the Winter Meetings. We tracked every organization's ranked prospects who are Rule 5-eligible here. There were six Top 100 Prospects who required protection,
How Gausman's true value shined in 2023
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Tiedemann, Palmegiani make All-AFL team
The Surprise Saguaros won their second straight Arizona Fall League title on Saturday, with their 6-5 victory closing the book on the AFL’s 31st season. As has been the case for the past three decades, the Fall League has been a place to catch the best prospects in action, and
Blue Jays feted for slick 'D' with Gold Glove Team Award
The results are in, and the fans have decided who the top defensive players and teams were in the 2023 season. Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez were voted as the winners of the Rawlings Platinum Glove Awards in ‘23, while the Blue Jays were
Blue Jays' Tiedemann named AFL Pitcher of the Year
The flashes of brilliance that Ricky Tiedemann showed in 2023 catapulted the talented lefty up MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list. The way he streamlined that dominance in the Arizona Fall League has earned him some hardware. For his excellent showing in the elite prospect circuit, the Blue Jays’ top
What's on tap for Blue Jays, Manoah next season?
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Blue Jays prospect Palmegiani among top performers in AFL title game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The 2023 Arizona Fall League season came to a close with Saturday night's Championship Game at Scottsdale Stadium, which resulted in the Surprise Saguaros' second consecutive title in a 6-5 victory over the Peoria Javelinas. The contest featured a number of stellar performances from many of the
Blue Jays prospects take home Arizona Fall League championship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Same champion, different year. The Surprise Saguaros won the Arizona Fall League Championship for the second consecutive season after defeating the Peoria Javelinas 6-5 on Saturday night at Scottsdale Stadium. It's the first time the Saguaros have won back-to-back crowns and made four consecutive championship game appearances