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weekly notebook: Another tough week with 2-4 record, more injuries
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Blue Jays notebook: Another tough week with 2-4 record, more injuries
The team has dropped four consecutive series, losing Barger and Springer to injury
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/blue-jays-notebook-another-tough?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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place George Springer on the 10-day IL with a fractured toe. Recall Eloy Jiménez from Buffalo.
about 1 month ago
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pitcher Cody Ponce likely to miss rest of the season because of knee surgery. Catcher Alejandro Kirk to miss at least six weeks after having screw inserted to fractured thumb.
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Blue Jays reveal injury timelines for Kirk, Ponce
https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-reveal-injury-timelines-for-ponce-kirk/
about 1 month ago
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roster moves today: -Addison Barger moved to injured list with left ankle sprain. -Veteran pitcher Patrick Corbin recalled after signing last week. -Reliever Josh Fleming sent back to Buffalo. -Infielder Tyler Fitzgerald recalled from AAA Buffalo after being acquired over the weekend.
about 1 month ago
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Notebook: Two Key Injuries Overshadow Ugly 1-5 Week
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Blue Jays Notebook: Two Key Injuries Overshadow Ugly 1-5 Week
Losses to Colorado and Chicago sting, but the Ponce and Kirk absences loom larger
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/blue-jays-notebook-two-key-injuries?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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roster moves today: -Brendon Little and Lazaro Estrada optioned to AAA Buffalo. -Lefty Joe Mantiply and Righty Austin Voth called up from AAA and available Sunday. -Cody Ponce and Anthony Santander moved to the 60-day IL.
about 1 month ago
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fans wondering: Brendon Little has one minor league option remaining.
about 2 months ago
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catcher Alejandro Kirk has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left thumb fracture. Brandon Valenzuela was recalled from AAA on Saturday in response.
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Blue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on IL with left thumb fracture, recall Valenzuela
The Toronto Blue Jays will have to navigate the absence of their all-star catcher.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-place-alejandro-kirk-on-il-with-left-thumb-fracture-recall-valenzuela/
about 2 months ago
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have acquired infielder Tyler Fitzgerald from the San Francisco Giants for cash. He has been optioned to Buffalo. Fitzgerald has 178 games of MLB experience but was playing in AAA to start the year.
about 2 months ago
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sign Patrick Corbin, Kirk to the IL as Plan B's begin
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Blue Jays sign Patrick Corbin, Kirk to the IL as Plan B's begin
The team needed a veteran arm to survive the next month — and decided proven beats promising.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/blue-jays-sign-patrick-corbin-kirk?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 2 months ago
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For
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fans wondering: Brendon Little has one minor league option remaining.
about 2 months ago
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Notebook: Blue Jays sweep A’s for first series win of 2026
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Blue Jays sweep the A’s for first series win of 2026
There's a few different faces but the formula is the same
https://truenorthbaseball.substack.com/p/blue-jays-sweep-the-as-for-first
about 2 months ago
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finalize roster: Schneider and Miles in, Lee and Bastardo out
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Blue Jays finalize roster ahead of opener: Schneider and Miles in
The Blue Jays announced their final cuts Wednesday, setting their 26-man roster ahead of Friday's home opener against the A's.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/blue-jays-finalize-roster-ahead-of?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 2 months ago
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Spring training wraps,
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set to defend American League title
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Spring training wraps, Blue Jays set to defend American League title
Despite some new personnel, expectations are the biggest difference heading into 2026.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/spring-training-wraps-blue-jays-set?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 2 months ago
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Yesavage to the IL to begin 2026.
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roster management begins.
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Yesavage to the IL to begin 2026. The roster management begins.
Berrios and Yesavage going to the IL to start the year conveniently solves some roster decisions for a couple weeks.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/yesavage-to-the-il-to-begin-2026?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2 months ago
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2 months ago
This could be totally legitimate and explain the slow ramp up and late spring start. But it could also be an attempt at load management via the IL, something the Dodgers have done in the past.
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Berrios to start the season on the IL. How will it impact the
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’ rotation?
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Berrios to start the season on the IL. How will it impact the Blue Jays’ rotation?
News of a stress fracture in Berrios’ elbow is not great — but it’s not the worst-case scenario either.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/berrios-to-start-the-season-on-the?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2 months ago
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Berrios to meet with specialist,
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trim roster ahead of Opening Day
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Berrios to meet with specialist, Blue Jays trim roster ahead of Opening Day
Jose Berrios will meet with a doctor this week after an MRI revealed inflammation in his right elbow.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/berrios-to-meet-with-specialist-blue?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2 months ago
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Spring Training Notebook:
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' Pitching Depth, Final Bench Spot
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Spring Training Notebook: Blue Jays' Pitching Depth, Final Bench Spot
The team is in an enviable position on starting pitching, while the final bench spot could be decided by results at the plate.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/spring-training-notebook-blue-jays?r=18f5g6
3 months ago
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The classic 5-6-1 groundout đź‘€
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
Absolutely adorable letter from Max Scherzer's daughter requesting he return to the Blue Jays. (Gift Link)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
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Blue Jays, Max Scherzer grant daughter’s wish with return to Toronto
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7072770/2026/02/26/max-scherzer-blue-jays-daughter-letter/?unlocked_article_code=1.PFA.CvHD.DtOP657X7XWJ&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
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Mad Max returns to Toronto on a one-year deal
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Mad Max returns to Toronto on a one-year deal
Max Scherzer signs a one-year, $3 million contract to finish what he started
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/mad-max-returns-to-toronto-on-a-one?r=18f5g6&utm_medium=ios
3 months ago
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Max Scherzer and
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agree to $3 million, 1-year deal
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Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-yea...
https://apnews.com/article/max-scherzer-blue-jays-contract-4b4839dba9cdb5cbe32322dabd84ce77
3 months ago
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Andy Pinsent
3 months ago
Eloy Jimenez had a homer and double today and is the most intriguing storyline of the spring, IMO.
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Baseball is back! Some bubble players hoping to make the
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Baseball is back! Some bubble players hoping to make Blue Jays roster
While roster spots are scarce, several players are hoping to force management into some tough decisions
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/baseball-is-back-some-bubble-players?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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playing their first spring game, it’s early, obviously, but a few takeaways: -Okamoto can absolutely play defence at third. -Varsho looks healthy and ready to play a full season, a homer already. Helps he is in a contract year. -A now healthy Adam Macko could add to pitching depth.
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Possible Max Scherzer reunion and Gausman's final year?
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Possible Max Scherzer reunion and Gausman's final year?
Some interesting pitching notes as the Blue Jays open spring training
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/possible-max-scherzer-reunion-and?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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The Associated Press
3 months ago
Tony Clark is resigning as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision had not been announced.
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Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
Tony Clark is resigning as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday.
https://bit.ly/3ZGNRV6
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Spring Training: Injuries, Loperfido trade and Berrios' apology
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Spring Training: Injuries, Loperfido trade and Berrios' apology
The first half-week of Spring Training reveals a fluid roster situation for the Blue Jays
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/spring-training-injuries-loperfido?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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Stepping away from Blue Jays a 'bad decision,' Jose Berrios says
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Stepping away from Blue Jays a 'bad decision,' Jose Berrios says
Speaking to reporters at spring training, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher elaborated on what went into his decision to step away from the team at the end of the 2025 season and not stick around for the ...
https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/stepping-away-from-blue-jays-a-bad-decision-jose-berrios-says/
3 months ago
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Blue Jays hit with tough injury news on eve of Spring Training
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Blue Jays hit with tough injury news on eve of Spring Training
Santander needs surgery, Bieber sidelined, Francis out for 2026
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/blue-jays-hit-with-tough-injury-news?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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Buck Martinez Retires, Joe Carter to Get Long Overdue Statue
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Buck Martinez Retires, Joe Carter to Get Long Overdue Statue
Martinez should be quickly added to the Level of Excellence
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/buck-martinez-retires-joe-carter?r=18f5g6&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
3 months ago
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Bellinger off the board, Bo bids adieu to Toronto
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Bellinger off the board, Bo bids adieu to Toronto
Cody Bellinger is back with the Yankees after signing a five-year deal
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/bellinger-off-the-board-bo-bids-adieu?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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Andy Pinsent
4 months ago
As a Leafs fan, I consider it a terminal condition, but if we could avoid bringing the Blue Jays into that toxicity, I would die happy.
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Bellinger off the board, Bo bids adieu to Toronto
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Bellinger off the board, Bo bids adieu to Toronto
Cody Bellinger is back with the Yankees after signing a five-year deal
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/bellinger-off-the-board-bo-bids-adieu?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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4 months ago
Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years and $162.5 million, sources tell ESPN. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, a $20M signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.
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Cody Bellinger: Do the Blue Jays get in on a bidding war?
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Cody Bellinger: Do the Blue Jays get in on a bidding war?
After making two offers, the Yankees have reportedly cooled on Bellinger and his price
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/cody-bellinger-do-the-blue-jays-get?r=18f5g6
4 months ago
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Bob Nightengale
4 months ago
The Yankees open the week still waiting on decision by Cody Bellinger. They are sitting with a 5-year, $160 million offer with no deferrals and two opt-outs. If the Toronto Blue Jays or Mets decide to beat it, they’ll be hit with 110% luxury tax penalties. The standoff continues.
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Cody Bellinger: Do the Blue Jays get in on a bidding war?
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Cody Bellinger: Do the Blue Jays get in on a bidding war?
After making two offers, the Yankees have reportedly cooled on Bellinger and his price
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/cody-bellinger-do-the-blue-jays-get?r=18f5g6
4 months ago
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4 months ago
Nine years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Jose Bautista to a one-year, $18.5-million contract.
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4 months ago
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Kyle Tucker becomes the second highest AAV in the
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behind Shohei Ohtani, while Bichette is now fourth, tied with Zack Wheeler and just ahead of Aaron Judge.
4 months ago
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Bo Bichette lands with the Mets on a wild contract. And why there's no need for a
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Bichette lands with the New York Mets
The 27-year-old leaves the only MLB team he's ever known. But there's no need to panic.
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/bichette-lands-with-the-new-york?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
apnews.com/article/bo-b...
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Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, three-year contract. That's according to two people familiar with the negotiations who spoke Friday to The Associated Press on conditio...
https://apnews.com/article/bo-bichette-mets-f379b84d43f9394cd8ccc1ab19d32252
4 months ago
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Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers. How will
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Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers. How will the Blue Jays pivot?
Kyle Tucker reportedly signs a four-year deal with the L.A. Dodgers worth $240 million
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/kyle-tucker-signs-with-the-dodgers?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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Fresh off the whole “Ohtani’s plane is on its way to Toronto” thing, perhaps everyone should take a deep breath
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Kyle Tucker decision could come soon, silly season ensues
Reports of a $50 million per year offer from the Mets has sent speculation into overdrive
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/kyle-tucker-decision-could-come-soon?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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Bichette meets with Phillies, Blue Jays make minor league signings
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Bichette meets with Phillies, Blue Jays make minor league signings
Bo Bichette reportedly met with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/bichette-meets-with-phillies-blue?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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Bichette meets with Phillies, Blue Jays make minor league signings
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Bichette meets with Phillies, Blue Jays make minor league signings
Bo Bichette reportedly met with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday
https://open.substack.com/pub/truenorthbaseball/p/bichette-meets-with-phillies-blue?r=18f5g6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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