John Lott
The Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Show Has Begun
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came out of his first weekend of pro ball proving why he's worthy of the hype. But despite being the richest, youngest, biggest and most prominent player on the team, he meshes nicely into his new workplace culture.
The Blue Jays Are Getting Unexpected Value from Insurance Pieces
Darwin Barney and Ezequiel Carrera were supposed to be spare parts, but have come up big for Toronto. They explain their game-day routines and how they stay fresh and ready in unpredictable roles.
Campaign to Snuff out Smokeless Tobacco in Baseball Intensifies
The Tobacco-Free Kids campaign is leading a drive to make smokeless tobacco illegal in ballparks and recreation areas. Many cities in North America have already passed bans.
An Innings Limit Might Be the Only Thing That Can Slow down Aaron Sanchez
If Sanchez keeps dealing, and Toronto is in a pennant race, Blue Jays management is going to be forced into some long and challenging conversations.
Max Pentecost Is Back and Ready to Reclaim Top Prospect Status
The Blue Jays pegged the 2014 first rounder as a blue-chip catching prospect. But then, for nearly two years, he virtually disappeared as a result of three shoulder surgeries.
Bob Elliott, Generous Friend and Hall of Fame Writer, Retires after Four Decades on Baseball Beat
Fans in Canada know Bob Elliott as the most important writer ever to cover baseball in this country.
Blue Jays' Struggling Offence Plagued by Bad Luck
Josh Donaldson believes the numbers will start turning in the Blue Jays' favour. But there's no statistical guarantee that their bad-luck numbers will balance out with good ones over the course of the season.
Utley Rule Has Fundamentally Changed Baseball
The rule disrupts the instincts of both baserunners and infielders, and no one in baseball seems to like it.
Chris Woodward Could Benefit from MLB Trend of Hiring Younger, Less Experienced Managers
It took Woodward one season as an infield instructor to transition from minor-league player to big-league coach, and another two to graduate to third-base coach for the Dodgers. The fast track seems to suit him.
Meet the Most Obscure and Longest-Serving Member of the Blue Jays
Baseball lifer Jesus Figueroa is the Blue Jays' batting practice pitcher. After a brief playing career in the majors, he's been with the club for 27 years. We take you inside his baseball journey.
Blue Jays Southpaw J.A. Happ Is Constantly Adjusting to Stay Ahead
Whether it's changing arm slots, working faster, mixing different pitches more or watching video, there's always ways to adapt as a pitcher.
Love, Honour and Protect: Building the Perfect Big-League Glove
Blue Jays infielders Troy Tulowitzki, Ryan Goins and Darwin Barney explain how they treat, protect and care for one of their prized possessions: their baseball gloves.