https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/page/35/?d=21enhttps://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/making-case-john-schneider-extension/The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season has been a wild ride so far. As the Blue Jays approach the midway point of the season later this week, it's worth taking a look at the bigger picture of the season so far. In 2024, the Blue Jays severely disappointed. They ended up being sellers at the trad...2556Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:55:00 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/four-center-fielders-one-game/It wasn’t until I was reading our most recent Blue Jays Week in Review that I realized how interested I was in the fact that the Jays used four different center fielders in a game last week. On Tuesday, June 17, the Blue Jays welcomed the Diamondbacks to Toronto. When Chris Bassitt threw th...2555Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:51:00 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/strong-start-disappointing-ending/Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 6/16 through Sun, 6/22 *** Record Last Week: 3-3 (Overall: 41-36) Run Differential Last Week: +2 (Overall: -10) Standings: Third Place in AL East (4.0 GB), Fifth in AL (Currently in second Wild Card spot, 1.5 games back of TBR and 1.5 games up on CLE and SEA) L...2554Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:35:00 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/visualizing-george-springer-poor-defensive-metrics/When the Blue Jays signed a 31-year-old George Springer to a six-year contract before the 2021 season, they knew he wouldn't be their starting center fielder all six years. Center field had been his primary position with the Astros from 2017-20. While he was never a Gold Glove winner (or even a...2549Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:57:02 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/braydon-fisher-stopped-walking-batters-now-hes-one-of-the-blue-jays-most-valuable-relievers-r2553/In my first piece writing for Jays Centre, I highlighted a few Non-Roster Invitees who could possibly make an impact on the major league roster sometime this season, and Braydon Fisher was the first pitcher I mentioned. I’m not trying to pat myself on the back too hard, though, as although I tho...2553Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:12:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/addison-barger-breakout-barging-in/Let me start with a warning: If you came here looking for close analysis, well, that’s not what you’re going to get. It’s not necessary. Over the past month-plus, Addison Barger has been one of the most entertaining players, not just on the Blue Jays but across the major leagues. I want to celeb...2551Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:22:02 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/erik-swanson-what-went-wrong/Erik Swanson enjoyed his breakout campaign in 2022. Following three uneven and injury-plagued years with the Mariners, he made 57 appearances in the 2022 season, pitching to a 1.68 ERA, a 2.30 xERA, and an AL-leading 1.85 FIP. After striking out roughly 23% of his opponents from 2019-21, the 6-f...2546Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:42 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/bowden-francis-shoulder-injury-positive/While the Blue Jays roster has seemingly started to click, enjoying an extended stretch of strong play over the last month and a half, the back-end of the rotation remains a massive question mark. The team has seen success essentially running a four-man rotation, using the fifth spot as a b...2547Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/cuban-pitching-pipeline-yariel-rodriguez/The Blue Jays do not have a rich history of Cuban players coming over and playing up north, but there have been a few that have had solid success with the Jays, most notably a handful of position players. Shortstop Yunel Escobar, first baseman and designated hitter Kendrys Morales, and most rece...2540Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:56:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/baserunning-ups-and-downs/Baserunning, be it stealing bases or taking the extra base, is a critical element of baseball. Players who successfully steal bases, stretch singles into doubles, move from first to third on a single, and execute other baserunning plays contribute positively to a team’s offence. According to Kee...2542Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:50:00 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/what-needs-should-the-blue-jays-prioritize-from-these-national-league-sellers-r2539/With the July 31 trade deadline looming on the horizon, urgency will begin to mount for many Major League Baseball teams. While some clubs are firmly entrenched in playoff contention and will be looking to bolster their rosters, there is a distinct group already facing the reality of a lost seas...2539Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:49:03 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-week-in-review%C2%A0what-is-this-team-r2541/Weekly Snapshot: Monday, June 9 through Sunday, June 15 *** Record Last Week: 3-3 (Overall: 38-33) Run Differential Last Week: -11 (Overall: -12) Standings: Third place in AL East (4.5 GB), Fifth in AL (currently in 2nd Wildcard spot, 1.5 games up on SEA in 3rd) Last Week’s Results...2541Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:20:02 +0000