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Here is some of the latest Blue Jays analysis and history from around the internet. The roundup covers the team's path back to contention, prospect Jake Cook's performance, Mark Shapiro's comments, farm system updates, potential 2027 free agents, and a historical comparison to the 2015 ALDS comeback. What’s the Blue Jays’ Quickest Path Back to Contention? (Just Baseball). Argues the Blue Jays need to address their starting pitching depth, add power hitters, and improve overall depth to return to contention in 2027, citing the lack of reliable starters beyond the top three, the team’s 30th-ranked power output, and potential free-agent targets like Seiya Suzuki and Teruaki Sato. This Blue Jays prospect has some of the best raw tools in the Fall League (MLB.com). Notes that Jake Cook, a Toronto Blue Jays prospect, has shown exceptional raw tools and speed, highlighted by a 3.51-second 30-yard dash, a .364 average, and five stolen bases in four games during the Arizona Fall League, along with strong defensive plays in center field. Shapiro Speaks!: 2026 End-of-Season Edition (The Batflip). Notes on Mark Shapiro's post-season press conference, emphasizing his focus on fan engagement and ballpark renovations, while avoiding direct discussion of the potential MLB lockout; highlights fan support, stadium improvements, and Shapiro's determination to improve the team's performance. Farm Review: What Blue Jays have in mind for JoJo Parker and other top prospects (Sportsnet). Notes the Blue Jays' farm system's productive 2026 season, highlighting 14 of 15 prospects graduating to the majors, progress of top prospects like JoJo Parker and Johnny King, and challenges faced by players such as Brandon Barriera and Josh Kasevich. One player from every 2026 Division Series playoff team who could help the Blue Jays in 2027 (Jays Journal). Notes five players from 2026 Division Series teams who could help the Blue Jays in 2027, including Sean Newcomb (3.09 ERA, 84 strikeouts), Tyler Mahle (1.99 ERA with Braves), Freddy Peralta (3.25 ERA with Rays), Alex Vesia (11.5% walk rate), and Fernando Tatis Jr. (.289/.358/.470 with Padres).

Here is some of the latest Blue Jays analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers arbitration projections for players like Ernie Clement and Louis Varland, key questions for 2027, offseason needs, Varland's 2026 impact, and the possibility of re-signing Kevin Gausman. Toronto Blue Jays Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions (Just Baseball). Projects arbitration raises and tender decisions for Toronto Blue Jays players, using historical and current-class comparisons; Ernie Clement projected at $7.5M ($2.9M raise), Jose Soriano at $5.9M ($3M raise), Josh Smith at $3.725M ($500K raise), Bowden Francis at $925K, Spencer Arrighetti at $1.85M, Louis Varland at $3.2M, Nathan Lukes at $1. 3 key questions before Blue Jays retool roster for 2027 (MLB.com). Notes three key questions facing the Blue Jays as they prepare for 2027, including whether Guerrero can return to form, Clement's future role, and Santander's potential return to the outfield. The five biggest needs for Blue Jays this offseason (MLB.com). Argues the Blue Jays need to add offense, long-term outfield solutions, mid-rotation starters, middle-infield depth, and a bullpen setup option, citing their 2026 struggles with 648 runs and 152 home runs, weak free-agent market, and potential targets like Seiya Suzuki and Teruaki Sato. Louis Varland's blunt take on Blue Jays season: 'If you want to win games, pitch us' (Toronto Sun $$$). Notes Louis Varland's 2026 season, highlighting his 1.27 ERA, 35 saves, and role as the Blue Jays' dominant closer, while emphasizing the bullpen's impact on keeping the team competitive despite a weak offense. How seriously will Blue Jays look at bringing back Kevin Gausman to complete trade steal with Cubs? (Toronto Sun $$$). Notes the possibility of Kevin Gausman returning to the Blue Jays in free agency, highlighting his positive experience in Toronto, his leadership during the 2025 season, and the Jays' current focus on younger arms like Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce.

Owen and Jesse are proud (or not so proud) to look back on some pre-season over/under picks and bold predictions, some perfect, many hilariously wrong. Afterward, they get into the Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins press conferences and debate how much we should be taking and if they were satisfied with what the two bosses had to say. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jays-centre-podcast/id1846108462 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Bi7SzfpcqMo5xYWnbCeoL Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-jays-centre-podcast-300304824/ Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/2qk9wqxd Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayscentre View full article

Here is some of the latest Blue Jays analysis from around the internet. The pieces cover the team's approach to Japanese players, 2026 season reflections, second base options, internal awards, free agency strategies, and prospect power gains, focusing on players like Kazuma Okamoto, Dylan Cease, and prospects such as Aaron Parker. The Blue Jays’ Approach in Japan Can Only Mean Good Things (Just Baseball). Argues that the Toronto Blue Jays should continue signing Japanese players to strengthen their roster, citing Kazuma Okamoto's success and the potential of Teruaki Sato and Seiya Suzuki, while noting Sato's power but high strikeout rate and Suzuki's MLB experience and defensive improvement. Atkins Speaks!: 2026 End-of-Season Edition (The Batflip). Notes the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season as a disappointment, with GM Ross Atkins acknowledging accountability but pointing to key players underperforming or getting injured, while highlighting successful trades and the team's defensive performance. Exploring Blue Jays' options at second base for next season (Sportsnet). Notes the Blue Jays' evaluation of Ernie Clement's uncertain future at second base due to his poor 2026 performance, including a .258 xwOBA and 0.6 fWAR, and explores internal options like Josh Smith and Charles McAdoo, as well as free-agent and trade targets such as Jazz Chisholm Jr. Opinion | We asked the Blue Jays to vote for their own season awards — and one player made history (Toronto Star $$$). Notes the results of a Blue Jays clubhouse poll for 2026 season awards, with Dylan Cease winning MVP and pitcher of the year, Kazuma Okamoto named rookie of the year, and Nathan Miles earning most pleasant surprise, citing Cease's 2.40 ERA and 239 strikeouts, Okamoto's 33 home runs, and Miles' 2.63 ERA and versatility. How the Toronto Blue Jays should approach free agency this offseason (Blue Jays Nation). Argues the Toronto Blue Jays need to prioritize adding impactful offensive players in free agency, citing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s poor 2026 performance, a lack of lineup momentum, and a 2027 payroll estimate of $218 million before additions, with targets including Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Lowe, and Adrián Morejón. Blue Jays Prospects Who Added Strength in 2026 (Bluebird Banter). Notes that nine Toronto Blue Jays prospects added at least 2mph to their 90th percentile exit velocity in 2026, with players like Aaron Parker, Jace Bohrofen, and Sean Keys showing significant power gains, though some need improvements in contact and approach to succeed at the MLB level.

Here is some of the latest Blue Jays analysis from around the internet. The Blue Jays' 2026 season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, offensive shortcomings, and offseason plans are discussed, along with highlights like Kazuma Okamoto, the catching duo, and bullpen performance. Blue Jays GM Atkins, CEO Shapiro talk Guerrero, offseason needs (MLB.com). Notes that the Blue Jays' primary offseason focus is improving their offense, which ranked last in homers (152) and runs scored (648) in 2026, with general manager Ross Atkins and CEO Mark Shapiro emphasizing the need for more power and better on-base performance, while also addressing José Bautista's struggles and exploring international talent like Teruaki. 5 Things We Learned About the Blue Jays in 2026 (Just Baseball). Notes that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays had a disappointing season marked by a significant drop in home runs, injury issues, and inconsistent starting pitching, but highlights the emergence of power hitter Kazuma Okamoto, the elite catching duo of Brandon Valenzuela and Alejandro Kirk, and a dominant bullpen led by Spencer Miles, Tyler Rogers, and. A Dismal Season Ends on a High (The Batflip). Notes on the bittersweet end of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season, highlighting Max Scherzer's strong final start and George Springer's farewell, with Springer finishing the year with a 105 wRC+ and Scherzer pitching seven-plus innings with one run allowed. Blue Jays offer concessions for lost season but few firm plans (Sportsnet). Notes that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays' management acknowledges shortcomings in their offense but offers few concrete plans for improvement, emphasizing player development and potential changes to the lineup, while addressing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and the impact of the pending CBA lockout. Biggest questions for the Blue Jays this off-season (Sportsnet). Notes the Blue Jays' need to improve their offense after finishing 79-83 in 2026, ranking 30th in home runs and runs scored, and highlights questions about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance, adding offense, navigating the Japanese market, Spencer Miles' role, and potential labor issues. Opinion | The Blue Jays have a plan to help fix Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — sort of (Toronto Star $$$). Notes that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays' poor performance was largely due to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s worst season, with career lows in key offensive metrics, and outlines the team's plan to support him through meetings and analysis, though uncertainty remains about its effectiveness.