https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/page/36/?d=21enhttps://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 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/pitchers-increased-whiff-rate-2025/You've probably heard that Blue Jays' hitters are the game's best at putting the bat on the ball. (You might have even heard it from me.) Their 17.9% strikeout rate and 21.4% whiff rate are both the lowest in the majors. When the Blue Jays swing, they rarely miss.  The same can't be said of...2531Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:56:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/what-needs-should-the-blue-jays-prioritize-from-these-american-league-sellers-r2537/While we are still about a month and a half away from the trade deadline, it's starting to get late early for some teams across Major League Baseball. With the trade deadline set for July 31, we are roughly a month away from the hot stove reaching its inferno. However, there are a handful of tea...2537Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:52:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/bowden-francis-no-stolen-bases/As Jays Centre's Bob Ritchie noted in a recent article, no one has managed to steal a base with Bowden Francis on the mound this season. Opponents have had 327 opportunities (according to Statcast), and no one has even tried to steal a base. For comparison, players have attempted to steal on 1.7...2533Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:57:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/alejandro-kirk-catching-fire/Alejandro Kirk went 2-for-5 on Wednesday. It was his 19th multi-hit game of the year. Yet, considering how well he's been playing lately, his performance in the series finale against the Cardinals was actually something of a disappointment. It marked the first time in two weeks that Kirk appeare...2530Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:54:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/potential-blue-jays-trade-target-edward-cabrera-r2534/The top three pitchers in the Blue Jays' 2025 rotation have done everything expected of them. Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt and José Berríos all have ERAs under 4.00 and are averaging close to six innings per start. But the team has not been as fortunate with their #4 and #5 starters. Bowden...2534Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:52:01 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/will-robertson-promotion-mlb-debut/The 27-year-old Will Robertson has never been on many people's radars despite being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft by the Blue Jays out of Creighton (which is also fellow lefty outfielder Alan Roden's alma mater). Robertson was well known for his excellent raw power, with FanGrap...2527Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:10:47 +0000https://jayscentre.com/news-rumors/toronto-blue-jays/brendon-little-breakout-season-all-star/This year's All-Star Game will be held July 15 in the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park. The rosters are determined by fan voting for the starters at each position, while the players and the commissioner's office choose the reserves and the pitchers. The Blue Jays are off to a 36-30 start, are f...2526Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:58:03 +0000