Locked On Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman spoke to the media about the underwhelming performance of the organization this season. Kevin Gausman has been one of the most open Blue Jays about how he has felt this season, as this is not the first time the ace has talked to Blue Jays media about the team's struggles. Being a veteran in the league, Kevin Gausman has a good feel for what it takes to be a successful team in the MLB. In this episode, we analyze the quotes from Gausman in this interview and apply them to the shortcomings of this Blue Jays organization this season. What did Kevin Gausman say? Will this impact how the Blue Jays attack this offseason? What needs to be changed? We answer all these questions on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez,

The Toronto Blue Jays decided to start their first day of the offseason with a BANG. Long-time hitting coach Guillermo Martinez was fired after six seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. It is no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays offense was not good enough this season, so this decision did not surprise Blue Jays fans. Well, give our thoughts on this transaction and analyze what went wrong in a Toronto Blue Jays season with major playoff aspirations, ending with the Blue Jays finishing last in the AL East. Going back to the 2023 offseason, we recap the Blue Jays' shortcomings, presenting our arguments regarding the key moments that negatively impacted the Blue Jays' season in its totality. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Gree

It is finally over. The Toronto Blue Jays played their last game this weekend, losing 3-1 and ending the season with a series sweep against the Miami Marlins. Not a lot went right for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024. With all the playoff aspirations and team build-up during the offseason, it would be impossible to say that fans are not disappointed with the result after 162 games. In this episode, we break down our favorite moments from this season, analyzing players from the first game of the season, the last game of the season, and everything in between. We bring you all the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Chad Green, Jake Bloss, Genesis Cabre

The Toronto Blue Jays had their last off day of 2024. With only three games left in the season, the Blue Jays lining looks very different from how it did on opening day. While some of these changes are due to how the Blue Jays performed this season, other decisions can be attributed to the amount of injuries the Blue Jays have had this season. We decided to break down the major Toronto Blue Jays injuries this season, what they were and how the injury could affect the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2025 season. The Blue Jays announced the list of players that are playing winter ball this offseason. Were there any surprises on this list? Should there have been another player on this list that was not? We’ll dive into all this while providing you with all the most up-to-date news and analysis on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justi

The Toronto Blue Jays play spoiler in the American League, defeating the Boston Red Sox in the last game of their series 6-1. Jonatan Clase had the best game of his young MLB career, hitting his first career home run into the right bleachers on the way to his 3/3 day. We get into all this game's noteworthy individual player performances, shedding some light on the Blue Jays players that deserve it. We continue by discussing the Blue Jays' way of overhauling their bullpen, without access to free agency of trading with another organization. Will their plan be successful? In this episode, we analyze all the highlights from the last game of the Red Sox and Blue Jays series as well as give our inputs about what needs to be done to allow the Blue Jays to become a more successful team in 2025 Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kir

Chris Bassitt was frustrated when speaking to the media about the last game of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bassitt, who has been struggling over the last few weeks, spoke about how he felt about the possibility of the Blue Jays running with a bullpen game to end the season. Chris Bassitt would have five days of rest going into this game. We discuss what exactly was said to the media, Bassitt’s demeanor when talking about the situation, and how the Toronto Blue Jays should handle it. We continue by breaking down the AL standings, giving our thoughts and perspectives about the teams in the hunt and where we believe the Toronto Blue Jays should have fit into that picture. We end things by breaking down Bowdin Francis’ last start of the season and analyzing the highlights and lowlights from one of the last games of the Toronto Blue Jays season. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Be

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost their fourth straight game to an AL East opponent, this one being to the Boston Red Sox, dropping game one 4-0. Chris Bassitt did not have his best stuff today. He had SEVEN walks in this start over four and a third innings. That is the highest walk total of his career. Considering Chris Bassitt has not had a sharp September, we decided to break down the cause of his struggles, giving our perspectives on the core issue for Bassitt and if we are worried about his performances in the future. We also dive into Alejandro Kirk, who threw out three runners in this game. We break down what Alejandro Kirk has done since taking over full-time as the Blue Jays catcher and what he can continue to work on to be one of the most effective catchers in the AL for 2025. We bring all the most up-to-date news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez

The Toronto Blue Jays get swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in their last road series of the year. The Blue Jays decided to fully commit to tanking, now sitting 10 games back from being .500. Vladimir Guerrero Jr continued to put together one of the best seasons of his career, putting together back-to-back games with three hits gathering seven over the three-game stretch. A huge first was reached this weekend, when Alejandro Kirk hit his first-ever triple, giving Shohei Ohtani a run for his money as one of the most effective baserunners in the MLB. In this episode, we give our perspectives on how it feels only to have 6 more Blue Jays games left in this season, breaking down the three games from over the weekend. We bring you all the most up-to-date news and storylines, breaking down everything you need to know about your Toronto Blue Jays as the season wraps up on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Mano

The Toronto Blue Jays win the last game of their series against the Texas Rangers 4-0. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 29th and 30th home run of the season in this game, making him the only Blue Jay ever to have three years with at least 30 home runs in three seasons while being age 25 or younger. This effort was vital to a Blue Jays win, as the only other offense in the game came from a sacrifice fly from Nathan Lukes and a fielding error by the Rangers. Just when we thought we would be able to watch Bo Bichette play baseball, we got fooled. Unfortunately, Bo Bichette had an injury in the pre-game warm-up that will end his season after only one game back from the IL In this episode, we recap the last game of the Blue Jays and Rangers series, analyzing highlights and lowlights from the game, breaking down Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Kevin Gausman, Bo Bichette and many more performances, as well as all the new and shocking news and storylines surrounding your Toronto Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster:

The Toronto Blue Jays lost another game to the Texas Rangers, this game being the complete opposite of what we witnessed on Tuesday. The Blue Jays were only able to muster five hits, as Cody Bradford was able to keep hitters off balance all night long with his fastball-changeup combination. Bowden Francis unfortunately took the loss in a great outing, with his only blemish being a home run given to Adolis Garcia. With all the trades at the trade deadline, there is one that seems to be severely underrated by Blue Jays fans. In this episode, we break down one player acquired at the trade deadline and his performance on the Blue Jays thus far. Will this player be on the Blue Jays major league roster next season? We then cover the second game of the Blue Jays vs Rangers series, going over the highlights and player performances that stood out. Also, what happened to Bo Bichette? We will review all this and more on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, B

The Toronto Blue Jays had a wild game against the Texas Rangers, as the teams combined for twenty-one runs. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays could not come out on top, dropping the game 13-8 due to a pitching meltdown across the board. Chris Bassitt was not able to locate the ball and made a costly error, while the bullpen did not do much better in their effort, giving up six runs over their five and a third innings of relief. There was a mirage of roster moves before this game, as Bo Bichette and Steward Berroa were promoted to the Blue Jays, while Daulton Varsho and Will Wagner were both placed on IL, ending their season. In this episode, we break down the roster moves and how this will affect the Blue Jays blueprint for the future, as well as analyze the highlights and big moments of the first game of the series against the Texas Rangers. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris

Kevin Gausman has not had the season that he would have wanted in 2024. With injuries and an abnormal spring training, Gausman struggled to find consistency this season after being in the top five of AL Cy Young voting in 2023. With the Blue Jays having one of their final off days of the season, we decided to break down Kevin Gausman’s season, going over his spring training, the highs and lows of the season, and what exactly went wrong during his 2024 campaign. In this episode, we break down Gausman’s most recent start against the St Louis Cardinals, analyzing his pitch mix, his availability and anything else that could have contributed to an underwhelming season from the Blue Jays’ ace. To end things, we welcome back a familiar face to the Blue Jays as the Jays have made some moves with Alejandro Kirk heading to the IL, as well as previewing the upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Y

The Toronto Blue Jays played excellent baseball this weekend, sweeping the St Louis Cardinals in a 3-game series. The Blue Jays had a good weekend in terms of their performance on the field, but it was not great in terms of their odds for Ethan Holiday. This series sweep makes this the fifth series the Jays have swept so far this season. The Blue Jays were firing on all cylinders this weekend, as their pitching, hitting and defense all showed up as they played well in every facet of the game. Jose Berrios led these high-level performances on the mound, as well as solid efforts from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In this episode, we break down this fun weekend of baseball game by game and analyze the major highlights and storylines from the weekend, as well as provide new perspectives and takes on your favorite baseball team. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Ba

The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen has arguably been worse this season than the Blue Jays bullpen in 2021. That is not a comparison that any baseball team wants to be a part of. With a season riddled with injuries, underperforming players, and simply a lack of addressing needs, the plan for the bullpen failed miserably in 2024. With the bullpen’s inconsistencies, we decided to break down which players currently in the Blue Jays bullpen we would feel confident seeing pitching out of the bullpen for the 2025 season. Who are we most confident in? Who has the potential to be effective in 2025? To wrap things up, we preview the series against the St Louis Cardinals and give you our overall thoughts on the construction of the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Joey Votto, Erik Swanson, Leo Jimenez, Da

The Toronto Blue Jays found a new way to lose another baseball game, as they had a no-hitter going into the 9th inning, but found a way to lose the game 6-2. Bowden Francis took a no-hit bid into the 9th inning for the second time in his last four games, ending with a solo shot to lead off the ninth inning once again. Once he was pulled, Chad Green could not find his command and found a way to lose the lead, with all this being capped off by a first-pitch home run off Genesis Cabrera. With another electric start from Francis, we are beginning to talk about where he could find himself with the Blue Jays for the start of the season and beyond. Is Bowden Francis the best pitcher on the Blue Jays? In this episode, we will do a full Bowden Francis breakdown and outline what he has changed to allow himself to find success, while also analyzing the last game of the Mets and Blue Jays series, covering all of the highlights, storylines and updates surrounding your Toronto Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays ros

The Toronto Blue Jays win the second game of the series against the Mets 6-2. Chris Bassitt had a stellar performance against his old team, only giving up one run over six innings after getting beat up by the Phillies in his last start. Davis Schneider has a massive two-run triple in this game, propelling the Blue Jays offense and giving them the momentum to take control of the game from then on. Everyone contributed in this game, as every single Blue Jay had got on base by the middle of the third inning. In this episode, we break down the second game from the Mets and Blue Jays series, focusing on individual player performances and the big plays from Tuesday’s win. We then focus on a few players who have had *SHOCKING* streaks as of late, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses as well as their role with the Toronto Blue Jays at this point and beyond. To wrap things up, we have a blast from the past from a well-known face as we compare the old to the new. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Gue

Some MASSIVE news from the Toronto Blue Jays came out on Monday as per Shi Davadi. Bo Bichette did an interview with Davadi as they talked about Bichette’s struggles throughout 2024 with injuries, performance, and consistency throughout the year. In this interview, Bo makes shocking statements that the Toronto Blue Jays media had never heard before. How did Bo Bichette view this season? Does he want to sign with the Blue Jays long-term? How has the mental part of baseball affected his performance? We will reveal all these answers in this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. We also dive into the play that caused our lives to flash before our eyes, breaking down Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s injury scare as well as the defensive deficiencies that cost the Toronto Blue Jays another baseball game. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk,

The Toronto Blue Jays drop the series against the Atlanta Braves 2-1, losing the rubber match in extra innings. While this does help with the Blue Jays in their ability to tank for a better draft pick, it is not fun watching this baseball team throw away games that they have excellent chances of winning. The defense was an issue with the Blue Jays in game 3, as the infield had some mishaps that extended innings and gave the Braves free chances at clawing back into the game. Spencer Horwitz had a legacy game on Saturday, belting two home runs and cashing in for 11 total bases on the day. To end things, we discuss Jordan Romano and updates regarding his rehab, bringing light to his state, and when we can expect him to pitch for the Blue Jays again. We break down all the most up-to-date Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose

The Toronto Blue Jays only have 21 games of baseball left in the 2024 season. With the team having another off day Thursday, we decided to break down which players have convinced us that they have earned a spot on the Blue Jays roster for next season, which players may have bench/utility roles, and which players we can see returning to Triple-A Buffalo for the start of next season. The trajectory of this season has allowed us to get an in-depth look at some of our prospects, but have they done enough to be in the conversation for a permanent role for next season? In this episode, we focus on the young stars among the Toronto Blue Jays, breaking down who has the most upside, and who has the mold of an everyday MLB player and analyze the pros and cons of the skillsets among your Toronto Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, George Springer, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho, Ale

The Toronto Blue Jays lost the series to the Philadelphia Phillies as they dropped the second game of the series 4-2. Kyle Schwarber could not be stopped in this series. He hit four home runs, had 21 total bases and was the prime source of run production for the Phillies over this stretch. With this performance, we decided to go back in time to 2022 to discuss when Schwarber was almost a Blue Jay, and how his presence would have changed the trajectory of what present-day Toronto Blue Jay baseball has become. Would his power have lifted the Jays over the hump? Would they have some playoff wins to show for it? We also take some time to break down the Bowdin Francis start from yesterday, as well as other highlights and performances that stuck out over the last 48 hours of baseball. We’ll break down all this and more of the most shocking and important Blue Jays news and storylines on this episode of Locked On Blue Jays. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, Jor