‘Tis the season for transactions big and small, and this week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I had several of them to talk about. Have a listen! 👇

Just a quick post on where to check out some recent Jays-related chats I've had with @tallcanaudio.bsky.social and @payaldoshitv.bsky.social!

If a Winter Meetings happens in Orlando, does anybody hear it make a sound? This week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I are talking all about the Winter Meetings, which have come and gone without having much of an impact on the Jays’ 2026 roster. Have a listen! 👇

ICYMI…

Does THIS change EVERYTHING? No! But in it you’ll find my thoughts on the the likelihood that every single Blue Jays player has of getting traded this winter. It’s my annual-ish Trade Tiers piece! 2026 Edition!

Does THIS change EVERYTHING? No! But in it you’ll find my thoughts on the the likelihood that every single Blue Jays player has of getting traded this winter. It’s my annual-ish Trade Tiers piece! 2026 Edition!

We can deduce a few things from the Yariel move: 1) 29 teams passed on claiming Rodriguez ($17M over next 3 years) 2) Blue Jays would have been OK to see him leave for no return 2) Jays prefer to have Rodriguez off the 40-man, freeing up valuable space for someone else

Writing was on the wall that his spot was going to be in peril as a non-optionable guy who was way down the bullpen pecking order. Velo drop from 96.9 (Jun) to 94.7 (Aug) scary. Not surprised there wasn’t trade interest, but a little surprised they did it now. $11m still owed.

The Jays have found the fountain of youth in their rotation. Well, relative to last season at least. PLUS: The Berríos question, and a visit from Kyle Tucker! Yes, I’ve finally got some Cody Ponce thoughts to share. 👇

The Jays have found the fountain of youth in their rotation. Well, relative to last season at least. PLUS: The Berríos question, and a visit from Kyle Tucker! Yes, I’ve finally got some Cody Ponce thoughts to share. 👇

Outstanding. Was absolutely insane to have a scheduled off-day on the Friday for a team that plays under a dome!

Of course Tucker would visit Dunedin, of course it’s a story, of course we all know it doesn’t mean anything.

Podcast time! In which @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I discuss a fun, surprising, surprisingly fun signing, and ask the question: could José Berríos actually have trade value? Have a listen! 👇

Plenty to chew on here but let’s not lose sight of the fact that the Jays are having the offseason the Orioles should be having—or should have had last year—and that it’s very funny.

I didn't think we'd be having an exciting massive transaction pod less than a month from the end of the World Series... but it's time to talk Dylan Cease.

The puns have yet to cease, and why would they yet? Because we’re living in a world where Jays just handed a $210 million deal to one of the most durable, highest-strikeout starters in the sport. And this week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I are talking all about it! Have a listen! 👇

The Toronto Blue Jays have blasted out a signal of intent to the other teams in Major League Baseball. Good goddamn lord! 📸 @padres.com

Hearing that Cease has never intentionally crossed up his catcher in a thinly veiled attempt to dumbly throw at him out of rage. Another pleasing development.

The Toronto Blue Jays have blasted out a signal of intent to the other teams in Major League Baseball. Good goddamn lord! 📸 @padres.com

Do people here know yet that Heyman is reporting the Jays have signed Dylan Cease for 7/210?

ICYMI

This week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I take a look at a Jeff Passan piece that was music to Jays fans' ears. Plus!: Qualifying offers, Nick Sandlin (and Andres Gimenez), Ricky Tiedemann, the team we’d least like to see Bo end up with, and a whole lot more! Have a listen! 👇

The rumours are flying out there. Here’s my latest: On Tiedemann, Pinango, Brock, the 40-man puzzle, Bo, Breslow, Imai, Bieber, that O's trade, Blake Smell, Iglesias, Passan, Polanco, Manfred, Swanson, and more! 📸 DunedinBlueJays

This week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I take a look at a Jeff Passan piece that was music to Jays fans' ears. Plus!: Qualifying offers, Nick Sandlin (and Andres Gimenez), Ricky Tiedemann, the team we’d least like to see Bo end up with, and a whole lot more! Have a listen! 👇

The rumours are flying out there. Here’s my latest: On Tiedemann, Pinango, Brock, the 40-man puzzle, Bo, Breslow, Imai, Bieber, that O's trade, Blake Smell, Iglesias, Passan, Polanco, Manfred, Swanson, and more! 📸 DunedinBlueJays

Slowly but surely we’re gaining some clarity on the Blue Jays as we move toward 2026. My latest: On "Diamond" Don, Manager of the Year, Bieber, Sandlin, Iglesias, Díaz, Tucker, Straw, Imai, Ross, Naylor, Bo, Clase, Loperfido, Mense, Vlad, and a whole lot more!

Slowly but surely we’re gaining some clarity on the Blue Jays as we move toward 2026. My latest: On "Diamond" Don, Manager of the Year, Bieber, Sandlin, Iglesias, Díaz, Tucker, Straw, Imai, Ross, Naylor, Bo, Clase, Loperfido, Mense, Vlad, and a whole lot more!

Jays announce that Nick Sandlin has cleared waivers and elected free agency.

This week it was time to turn the page and look to the future, so you'll find @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I talking about Shane Bieber's surprise return, Bo Bichette's free agency, other names of intrigue, and a whole lot more! Have a listen! 👇

The Bo-nanza has Begun. On Tucker, Bichette, Trolololosi, Simmons, Schneider, Straw, Bieber, Berríos, Yesavage, Vlad, Teo, bat speed, and more! 📸 @bluejays.com

The Bo-nanza has Begun. On Tucker, Bichette, Trolololosi, Simmons, Schneider, Straw, Bieber, Berríos, Yesavage, Vlad, Teo, bat speed, and more! 📸 @bluejays.com

ICYMI, Atkins Speaks!…

ICYMI, Atkins Speaks!…

Ross Atkins spoke to the media this week, and as always his words were as impenetrable as they were integral to understanding how the Blue Jays plan to move forward into the offseason. So I transcribed them all and then added my own dumb thoughts!👇

Ross Atkins spoke to the media this week, and as always his words were as impenetrable as they were integral to understanding how the Blue Jays plan to move forward into the offseason. So I transcribed them all and then added my own dumb thoughts!👇

Mark Shapiro said a whole lot of words about his Blue Jays’ run to Game Seven of the World Series, and where things stand now as we move toward 2026, and I transcribed every single one of them. And then added my own dumb thoughts!👇

Mark Shapiro said a whole lot of words about his Blue Jays’ run to Game Seven of the World Series, and where things stand now as we move toward 2026, and I transcribed every single one of them. And then added my own dumb thoughts!👇

Catch me talking all things Blue Jays, playoffs, 2025, and the future on the latest Orchardcast!

On the end of a dream and the beginning of new ones… 📸 @bluejays.com

On the end of a dream and the beginning of new ones… 📸 @bluejays.com

Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins will meet the media on Thursday starting at 1 PM. Why, what happened?

The Jays got as close to winning a World Series as physically possible. But, as I'm sure I don't need to tell you, they did not win. So this week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I talk about the playoff ride, an instant classic of a World Series, and heartbreaking defeat. Have a listen! 👇

They’re playing Tears For Fears in the Mr. Sub

I’d have liked that season more if the Jays had won that game, sure. But kind of in the same way that I’d have liked a filet mignon more if it had one more bite. It was still pretty fucking good!

Went to bed after the Bichette home run, man that must have been some party, hope everyone had fun!

Woo!!!!!!

Dodgers are fucking terrified

Feel like the ball may not lie

Dodgers lose by being losers. Firm but fair.