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Cubs withstand Blue Jays rally, take series finale 7-5

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by Ryley Delaney

Setting the stage for the three Blue Jays affiliates in the hunt for the postseason

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by Noah Vanderhoeven

Uncertain AL Cy Young award race presents an opportunity for both Kevin Gausman and Alek Manoah

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: 10-1

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Cubs come up short in Marcus Stroman’s return to Toronto

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by Ryley Delaney

Looking at which players could get called up from the 40-man roster when rosters expand September 1st

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by Tammy Rainey

Fortnight on the Farm, Vol. 10

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The Blue Jays are alive again

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by Ryley Delaney

Looking back at the last time the Toronto Blue Jays played the Chicago Cubs

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Pre-Series Notes: Marcus Stroman returns, Zimmer claimed back from the Phillies

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BJN Radio – Ep. 106: A lifeless effort against the Angels, Marcus Stroman’s return to Toronto, and more!

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by Ryley Delaney

The Toronto Blue Jays re-claim Bradley Zimmer off waivers

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: 20-11

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by Tate Kispech

The Similarities Between Kevin Gausman and Pedro Martinez, and thoughts on the Blue Jays’ Ace Righty

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Trout, Ohtani homer as Angels sweep Blue Jays

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Angels blank Blue Jays for second straight day, spoil anniversary of 1992 World Series team

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: 30-21

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That was not Next Level

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by Ryan Snodgrass

Pitchers in the Blue Jays system to keep an eye on

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Pre-Series Notes: Red hot Jays return home for four against an Angels team that has lost six straight

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Angels place three players on restricted list ahead of series against Blue Jays

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by Ryley Delaney

Julio Rodríguez’s new contract and the risk of making long-term commitments

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BJN Radio – Ep. 105: The sweep at Fenway, Julio Rodriguez’s new contract, and more!

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Blue Jays steal back-and-forth affair in 6-5 win, sweep Red Sox

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: 40-31

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by Ryley Delaney

Notes and observations about each of the Blue Jays starting pitchers

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George Springer’s clutch RBI double in the 10th backs Toronto’s 3-2 win over Boston

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by Ryley Delaney

Looking ahead to 2023: Blue Jays announce next season’s schedule

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Blue Jays continue success at Fenway Park in 9-3 rout of Red Sox

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Pre-Series Notes: Mayza returns, Pop optioned, Eovaldi to IL

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Julian Merryweather appears ready for another big-league opportunity with Blue Jays

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by Ryley Delaney

Random Thoughts: Arte Moreno is considering selling the Los Angeles Angels, what that could mean for Shoehi Ohtani and the Blue Jays, and more!

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Blue Jays activate Tim Mayza from the Injured List, send Zach Pop to Triple-A

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by Noah Vanderhoeven

The Gold Glove case for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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by Ryley Delaney

Checking in on how the Blue Jays’ 2022 draft picks and undrafted free agent signs are doing so far

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BJN Radio – Ep. 104: The collapse of the New York Yankees!

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: 50-41

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Alek Manoah and Gerrit Cole beef as Yankees avoid sweep with 4-2 Sunday win

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by Ryley Delaney

Prospect Orelvis Martinez breaks the Fisher Cats record for most home runs in a season

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by Tammy Rainey

Weekend Rambling: The 2023 Bullpen

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by Tate Kispech

Thoughts on AA extending Michael Harris II, Bo and Vlad’s next contracts, and more

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Blue Jays beat the Yankees again 5-2 behind big hits from Jackie Bradley Jr. and Alejandro Kirk

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Kevin Gausman dominates New York Yankees as Toronto Blue Jays win 3rd in a row

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by Ryley Delaney

Good Vibes Only: Talking Ourselves Into Yusei Kikuchi Becoming the Bullpen Ace

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Jose Berrios and the Blue Jays stomp Yankees in 9-2 rout

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Pre-Series Notes: Kikuchi moved to the pen, Zimmer claimed by the Phillies

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: 60-51

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The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed Bradley Zimmer

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays minor league notes from August 17th: A ball gets stuck in the wall, Barger’s homer leaves the stadium, and more!

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BJN Radio – Ep. 103: Ross Stripling’s gem, Yusei Kikuchi to the bullpen, and more!

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Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh inning as the Blue Jays salvage their series with Baltimore

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It looks like Yusei Kikuchi has been moved to the bullpen

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The Blue Jays just got shut down by Dean Kremer and have now lost five consecutive games with the Baltimore Orioles

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Three Blue Jays prospects rank among ESPN’s mid-season top 50 list

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Whether he’s moved to the bullpen or to the phantom Injured List, Yusei Kikuchi can’t be making starts for the Blue Jays anymore

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by Tammy Rainey

Fortnight on the Farm, Vol. 9

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Another Kikuchi start, another Kikuchi disaster as Jays fall to Orioles 7-3

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Report: Toronto Blue Jays sign Yoshi Tsutsugo to minor league deal

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Pre-Series Notes: Springer and Stripling return, Orioles look to get back into a wild card spot

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Bradley Zimmer has been designated for assignment as George Springer is back from the Injured List

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by Noah Vanderhoeven

The Strange Case of Jose Berrios

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The Blue Jays drop series finale with an ugly 7-2 loss to the Guardians

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Hernandez, Chapman homer in 2-1 win as the Blue Jays end their losing streak

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Injury Notes! Ross Stripling threw five shutout innings in his Triple-A rehab start, Julian Merryweather tossed another scoreless frame

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The Jose Berrios Rollercoaster Ride Continues in 8-0 loss to Cleveland

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Pre-Series Notes: New Blue Jays make home debuts, Canadian Cal Quantrill returns to face his childhood team

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by Ryley Delaney

Don’t give up on Orelvis Martinez as a top-tier prospect

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Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Moreno is experiencing thumb soreness

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BJN Radio – Ep. 102: The rain saves the Blue Jays from a possible sweep in Baltimore

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by Ryley Delaney

Pitching prospect Yosver Zulueta added to the 7-day IL due to shoulder soreness

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Blue Jays, O’s finale rained out, Stripling on the way back, and more!

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by Ryley Delaney

Blue Jays Nation 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Countdown: The Players Who Just Missed The Top 60 List

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That was embarrassing

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Kevin Gausman is putting together amazing results despite some terrible luck

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Report: Toronto Blue Jays to sign CF Jackie Bradley Jr.

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Chris Sale broke his wrist riding his bike

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John Schneider said that Yusei Kikuchi is going to get more opportunities to start

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by Ryley Delaney

How Bowden Francis’ developed curveball has made him an intriguing bullpen option for the Blue Jays

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Yusei Kikuchi struggles again in 7-4 loss to Baltimore

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Pre-Series Notes: Jays and Orioles battle for wild card position, young catchers take center stage

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman named AL Player of the Week

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BJN Radio – Ep. 101: A split with Minnesota, the puzzlingly decent Trash Birds, and more!

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Blue Jays win in controversial fashion, earn series split with 3-2 win

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by Tammy Rainey

Taking a look at the Blue Jays impending 40-man roster crunch

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Jorge Polanco, Luis Arraez have big nights as Twins top Jays 7-3

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by Ryley Delaney

Tim Mayza leaves game with a right shoulder dislocation

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George Springer lands on the 10-day Injured List with right elbow inflammation

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Twins walk off Jays in a back-and-forth affair

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by Ryley Delaney

Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann impresses in his Double A debut

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Toronto Blue Jays DSL player Ivan Gonzales banned for PED use

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by Ryley Delaney

Meet the Prospect: Alex De Jesus

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Big Blue Jays bats pound Twins bullpen in 9-3 win

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Pre-Series Notes: Bass, Pop, Merrifield all active, Springer avoids IL and White to debut Saturday

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by Noah Vanderhoeven

Danny Jansen’s transformation into Danny Bats has been a long-time coming. But is it sustainable?

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Toronto Blue Jays trade deadline acquisition Whit Merrifield has gotten the COVID-19 vaccine

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Thoughts on the Blue Jays’ trade deadline approach, the Juan Soto blockbuster, the AL playoff picture, and more!

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by Ryley Delaney

Prospect Profile: Trent Palmer

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Blue Jays offense sputters again, earn split with Rays

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by Ryley Delaney

Grading each Blue Jays deal at the trade deadline

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by Paul Berthelot

The Blue Jays upgraded their bullpen, but did they fix their problems?

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