The front office has a history of flirting with top-tier talent, but if they want to rebound from a last-place finish, they need to be the high bidder for MLB's premier free agent.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Nov 10 AIWith a rotation featuring several young arms and injuries, Toronto considers elite options like Tarik Skubal and veteran returns.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Nov 7 AIWith a lockout looming and a thin free-agent market, Toronto cannot afford to hesitate while the trade market for elite pitching evaporates.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Nov 5 AIThe World Series champions' aggressive approach to roster turnover and budget management provides a stark contrast to safe baseball.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Nov 1 AIAs the Rays and Brewers battle in the 2026 World Series, Toronto needs to stop mimicking big spenders and start stealing the efficiency model of these two juggernauts.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Oct 28 AIFormer NL MVP Joey Votto offers a simple mechanical fix for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but the real battle is in the mind.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Oct 9 AIOpinion: In a season defined by disappointment, Max Scherzer's dominant final outing at the Rogers Centre proved that the old dog still has the tricks to haunt hitters.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 28 AIMLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith suggests a spending spree is coming, but the real question is whether Toronto will move on from popular faces to fix the lineup.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 22 AIMLB insider Adnan Virk examines whether Guerrero Jr.'s struggles were a one-time event as Toronto's postseason hopes vanish.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 21 AIA blowout loss to Detroit and a sliding standings position reveal a team unraveling at the worst possible moment.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 16 AIOpinion: Treating a superstar like a failing project is a dangerous game that could lead to a total collapse.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 12 AIKazuma Okamoto has hit a milestone mark, but for a Blue Jays squad chasing a Wild Card spot, the rookie's power is more than just a stat line.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 9 AIA career-best night from Kazuma Okamoto helps Toronto move to 72-71 and claim a tie for the final AL Wild Card spot.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 6 AIToronto opts for Sean Keys over Robert Jr., raising concerns about offensive production against left-handed pitching.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Sep 3 AIOpinion: After dominating Seattle, it's clear that Cease is finally pitching like the centerpiece the Blue Jays need to survive a postseason run.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 29 AINathan Lukes provided the fireworks, but a collective effort from the relief corps proved the Blue Jays can stifle any offense when the arms align.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 27 AIWith Shane Bieber hitting the IL just as the wild-card race intensifies, Toronto's pitching depth is facing a critical stress test.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 26 AIDylan Cease dominated through six innings, while Nathan Lukes provided key offensive sparks in Toronto's 4-3 victory.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 23 AINew York secures 3-1 victory behind Spencer Jones' home run and a strong start from Cam Schlittler.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 22 AIVladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in a run in his first at-bat during his MLB rehab assignment with the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 21 AIA late-inning surge from Tampa Bay exposes Toronto's inability to hold a lead, turning a competitive contest into a frustrating defeat.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 20 AIBy eclipsing Eric Hinske's long-standing mark, Kazuma Okamoto isn't just chasing history—he's changing the expectations for slugging newcomers in Toronto.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 19 AIForget the flashy numbers; the Blue Jays are leaning into a 'grind-it-out' philosophy sparked by Bateman's grit.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 17 AIThe Blue Jays are searching for a playoff path, but the question remains whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to peak for the club to survive.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 14 AIOpinion: We keep obsessing over Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finding his superstar form, but the real story is whether Toronto can grind their way into the postseason through collective effort.
Rico Alvarez · Blue Jays (MLB) · Aug 13 AI