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Blue Jays series recap: Bats, relievers, and starters had a strong series against Nationals

You can’t ask for a better series than the Toronto Blue Jays just had with the Washington Nationals. There were no blowouts like the Orioles series, and more importantly, the Blue Jays won all three games.

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Beyond the 2025 Top 40: Top 5 Older Prospects

Will Wagner isn’t really a prospect, but he should be a significant near-term contributor As outlined at the outset, eligibility for the BBB Top 40 Blue Jays prospect list is based not just on the traditional criteria of rookie eligibility (130 at-bats, 50 innings, or 45 active days), but also on an age cutoff.

Nick Sandlin News / Bluebird Banter / April 3

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Nick Sandlin

Nick Sandlin is a right-handed side-arm throwing reliever who we picked up from the Pirates in a three-team deal. He and Andrés Giménez came from the Guardians, Spencer Horwitz went to the Guardians, and then the Pirates and Nick Mitchell, a minor league outfielder.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 3

Looking into how the Blue Jays can survive their tough schedule over the next two weeks

It took 55 games for the 2024 Blue Jays to sweep a series, and it was against the worst team in the league at the time, the Chicago White Sox. This season, it only took seven games for the Jays to relish their first series sweep.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 3

The Toronto Blue Jays needed a strong start from Easton Lucas and the southpaw delivered

With thumb issues sending Max Scherzer to the IL this past weekend, the Blue Jays were faced with a predicament, and the season was just getting started.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 3

Anthony Santander is off to a slow start – should the Blue Jays be worried?

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to an impressive start in the opening week of the 2025 season, going 5-2 and averaging 4.5 runs per game. A team approach has served the offense well in the early going, with several contributors pitching in with clutch hits in timely moments.

Zach Pop News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Blue Jays Make Roster Move After Trade With Astros

Veteran reliever and Canada native Zach Pop’s time in the Great White North has officially ended. The Toronto Blue Jays released Pop, a mainstay in their bullpen the last few seasons, on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 3

Toronto Blue Jays minor league deep dives: Buffalo Bisons

As the only Toronto Blue Jays MiLB affiliate to have started its season already, the triple-A Buffalo Bisons have had a subpar start to their 2025 season.

Zach Pop News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Blue Jays release reliever Zach Pop

The Blue Jays released reliever Zach Pop after designating him for assignment last week.

Max Scherzer shares troubling update on his thumb injury

Padres find success where Blue Jays come up short

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The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Zach Pop News / Bluejaysnation / April 2

Report: Blue Jays release Zach Pop after clearing waivers

Zach Pop’s time with the Toronto Blue Jays organization has come to an end. According to the club’s transaction log, the 28-year-old reliever was granted free agency on Wednesday after clearing outright waivers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 2

Under the Radar Blue Jays prospect: Carter Cunningham

All four Blue Jays’ “A” affiliates will have started their season come Friday. One prospect who’ll be making his first full-season debut is Carter Cunningham, who was drafted in the 10th round of the 2024 draft out of East Carolina University.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2

Blue Jays put away Nationals for 4th straight win

Left-hander Easton Lucas pitched five scoreless innings in his first career major-league start as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 2

Here's Where Toronto Blue Jays Top Prospect is Starting His Season

Minor league rosters across the baseball landscape are being set in advance of the rest of the MiLB season beginning on April 4. And with that, we now that Toronto Blue Jays' top prospect Arjun Nimmala is set to begin his season at High-A Vancouver.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 2

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays sweep the Nationals thanks to a 4-2 win

The vibes of the Toronto Blue Jays are much better in 2025. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays defeated the Nationals 4-2 to bring their season record to 5-2.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Blue Jays Make Big Pitching Decision on Wednesday

On Wednesday, a talented young player will earn his first-ever major league start for the Toronto Blue Jays. After a thumb injury to veteran Max Scherzer caused the future Hall of Famer to be put on the injured list, a spot needed to be filled in the Blue Jays rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 2

Trey Yesavage, Arjun Nimmala headline Blue Jays’ latest minor-league assigments

We finally know where many of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospects will be playing in 2025. On Wednesday, two of the organization’s minor-league affiliates — single-A Dunedin and high-A Vancouver — released their Opening Day rosters for the upcoming season, featuring top prospects Arjun Nimmala and Trey Yesavage, among others.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 2

Padres find success where Blue Jays come up short

While the Blue Jays are public about their attempts — and subsequent failures — to lock in key pieces of their roster, the Padres negotiate out of the public eye.

Watch: Jackson Merrill quickly rewards Padres for massive payday

Red Sox give rookie $60 million contract after just five games

Dodgers acquire one of the fastest players in MLB via trade

Yankees predicted to sign two-time All-Star to $147 million contract in free agency

Houston Astros may lose their star pitcher for good

Max Scherzer News / Just Baseball / April 2

Max Scherzer’s IL Trip Leaves the Blue Jays in a Precarious Situation

When the Toronto Blue Jays went out and signed Max Scherzer this offseason, he was brought in to address a variety of issues for a ball club coming off a disappointing 74-win campaign in 2024.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / April 2

Jake Bloss surrenders nine hits and earns the loss in his 2025 debut with the Buffalo Bisons

Making his 2025 debut with the Buffalo Bisons last night, right-hander Jake Bloss opened the series against the Memphis Redbirds. With the Blue Jays’ starting

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1

Pete Alonso addresses re-signing with Mets after Blue Jays rumors

Alonso recently spoke about signing a two-year contract that included a player opt-out following this season to return to the Mets after numerous stories linked him with the Blue Jays this past winter.

Giants' Justin Verlander offers surprising revelation about Astros

Phillies claim pitcher off waivers from division rival

Astros acquire RHP from Blue Jays

Unexpected player hits for the cycle

Why the torpedo bat might be perfect for Elly De La Cruz (but not for everyone)

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 1

Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Uncorks Another Home Run to Continue Historic Run

The Toronto Blue Jays toppled the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Monday night at Rogers Centre, moving to 3-2 on the young season. In the win, Andres Gimenez continued the hot start to his Blue Jays tenure, going 2-for-2 with a home run, an RBI and three runs scored.