The Toronto Blue Jays have hired David Popkins as their new hitting coach. He will replace Guillermo Martinez, who the team fired on September 30th. Popkins is a former hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins, spending three seasons with the team before they parted ways on October 1st. Before his time with the Twins, Popkins served as a hitting coach in the minors with the Los … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Hire Former Twins Hitting Coach for Same Position
Blue Jays Consider Acquiring High-Profile Infielder
After finishing last in the American League East for the first time in 11 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are hungry for impact additions. The World Series is around the corner, but it’s never too early to heat up the Hot Stove. Rumors are swirling about a potential free-agent move. ESPN’s Buster Olney reveals that a perennial All-Star third baseman may be on the move, and the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Consider Acquiring High-Profile Infielder
Blue Jays Rumored to be Considering Enticing Offer for Free Agent Slugger
The latest Toronto Blue Jays hot stove rumor involves New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto, and the offseason hasn’t even started yet. The Blue Jays are targeting the 25-year-old free agent and could present him with an alluring offer. Free agency commences in November, but free agency rumors have already been circulating since late in the regular season. Soto’s asking price is … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Rumored to be Considering Enticing Offer for Free Agent Slugger
Blue Jays Starter Could Be Better Suited as Reliever in 2025
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yariel Rodríguez is coming off his first full season in the majors. Judging his year with Toronto as a whole, general manager Ross Atkins now believes he can flourish in the bullpen. All 21 of his appearances this year were as a starter. Considering that Rodríguez had a reduced workload (on average 4-5 innings), this would make his transition … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Starter Could Be Better Suited as Reliever in 2025
Why Blue Jays Must Keep Slugger In 2025 And Beyond
With the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 season wrapped up, it’s time to look forward and focus on keeping their slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. According to Blue Jays commentator Buck Martinez, signing Vladdy will be crucial to their success in the future. Guerrero revamped his 2023 season and has demonstrated how he is once again the leader of the squad. Vladdy is under team control … [Read more...] about Why Blue Jays Must Keep Slugger In 2025 And Beyond