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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Toronto Blue Jays blow a five-run lead and a six-run bottom of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Blue Jays accrued eight hits in the 1st inning, coming to the Rogers Centre meaning business, but let the Phillies hang around and it came back to bite them. From a fan perspective, this was a great game, and there are a lot of positives to take away from an offensive outburst, but it still is not fun losing a game they should have won. In this episode, we dissect this...

The Toronto Blue Jays series loss to the Minnesota Twins was like a nail in the coffin for the Toronto Blue Jays season. With the off day on Monday, we decided to take a look at an intriguing option to sign in the 2024 offseason, a player Blue Jays fans have gotten to know well this season. Juan Soto is a free agent after this season, and he will be looking to get PAID by an MLB organization. We decided to take a look at how realistic this scenario actually is for the Toronto Blue Jays,...

The Toronto Blue Jays lost their series to the Minnesota Twins over the weekend, which is pretty much putting an end to their playoff hopes for good. Two very opposite games occurred in the first two of the series, as the Blue Jays struggled to score in the first game, but put on a hit parade in the second. Bowdin Francis was on another level in August, setting MLB records over that period as he looked unstoppable on the mound. In this episode, we will break down all three games from over the...

John Schneider has officially reached 200 wins as a Manager in Major League Baseball. We decided to take this opportunity to take a closer look at Schneider’s tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays, as he has now been here for just over two seasons. We discuss John Schneider’s decision-making, his relationship with the players and his responsibilities with the Toronto Blue Jays and evaluate whether he is the right man to manage the Blue Jays. We also take the time to discuss Bo Bichette updates...

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Boston Red Sox, losing back-to-back games in this series by three runs. Not including this previous game., the Blue Jays offense has been on fire, hitting 29 home runs in their last 16 games, and scoring runs at a premium over the last month of baseball. We discuss how this has occurred, which players have contributed to this feat, and whether they can continue to produce for the rest of the season. In the next two segments, we break down the second and third...

Vladimir Guererro Jr has been on fire since the all-star break, hitting for power, getting on base and coming up with hits in clutch situations. But has he been the best in the AL? We break down an analyst quote regarding Vladdy, covering where we think Guererro ranks in the AL, giving our top three players in the American league in order. Post-trade deadline, we have been discussing prospects a lot and have analyzed their performances, but how have their counterparts been doing? We break...

The Toronto Blue Jays have won six baseball games in a row, their longest winning streak of the season. As many of you heard, Danny Jansen made history in today's game, becoming the first player to play on both teams in the same game. Unfortunately for him, the Blue Jays won this game 4-1 a long grind over two months to finally pull out the win. George Springer had home runs in both games, allowing the Jays to come out of the doubleheader with the sweep. Pitching was not a problem in these...

On today's episode of Locked On Blue Jays, we talk about Taylor Ward's comments on Bowden Francis and the response he got from Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays. We also go over some big moments from the weekend, like the back-to-back home runs to walk off Friday's game. There has been a decent amount of news about the Blue Jays that has come out as well. We Break it all down on today's episode, plus as always a series preview. Your current Toronto Blue Jays roster: Vladimir Guerrero...

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels once again, and this game ended 5-3 in favor of the Blue Jays. This was an interesting win as Ryan Yarbrough pitched 5 innings of scoreless baseball, allowing the starting pitching to get a rest while keeping the offense invested in their at-bats. Ernie Clement continues to put together crazy at-bats, hitting a home run on a head-height pitch, and has settled into his role with the Toronto Blue Jays. While watching the Blue Jays win is fun,...

Joey Votto has officially retired from major league baseball, per an Instagram video he filmed in the Buffalo Bisons parking lot on Wednesday morning. This was out of the blue, but Joey Votto has not performed up to his expectations this season, struggling through injuries, setbacks, and lackluster performances during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. We reflect on Joey Votto’s career, giving praise to one of the best Canadian Baseball players of all time, as well as breaking down his...

The Toronto Blue Jays beat up the Cincinnati Reds, outscoring them 10-3 in game two of the series. It was a launchpad at the Rogers Center as the Blue Jays hit five home runs in the game, the first time they have accomplished that feat in over two months. Jose Berrios had a dominant day, eating seven innings and carving through a disgruntled Reds lineup. This was a fun baseball game to watch as the offense was firing on all cylinders, the Blue Jays were hitting for power and Jose Berrios...

Chris Bassitt had some interesting comments about the current state of the Toronto Blue Jays. He was unhappy with how things have gone this season, as the expectations have fallen short of what all Blue Jays wanted. In an interview with Talking Baseball, he talked about the future of the Blue Jays, and problems with the organization, and ways this team could get more well-rounded. Where is Chris Bassitt with the Toronto Blue Jays organization? Does he have faith in the Future? We also break...

Some MASSIVE news from Bob Nightengale came out over the weekend, stating that the Blue Jays will entertain trade offers for shortstop, Bo Bichette. While this does not guarantee Bo will be traded at the end of the season, it is a huge discussion piece that all Blue Jays fans must account for as we approach the end of the 2024 season. Will Bo Bichette get traded? Does Bo Bichette need a change of scenery? Will the Blue Jays try to extend him? Who would be the shortstop if Bichette is traded?...

Since the early weeks of June, Davis Schneider has been in a slump. He is striking out at an alarming rate and unfortunately has taken on a bench role over the last few weeks of baseball. We discuss what went wrong for the young slugger, how pitchers are exploiting his one weakness, and how he can overcome these issues to allow himself to compete for an everyday role going into the 2025 MLB season. We answer another mailbag question on this episode, comparing two Toronto Blue Jays rosters and...

The Toronto Blue Jays swept the Los Angeles Angels and won the third game of the series 9-2 thanks to strong efforts from Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement. With Bo Bichette’s injury, Ernie Clement has had a massive impact on the Toronto Blue Jays for a great portion of this season, especially since Bo Bichette went down with an injury. We discuss Ernie Clement's season, what he’s good/bad at, and his impact for not only the rest of this season but also going into 2025....

Will Wagner has had an unbelievable start to his Toronto Blue Jays career. He has |||| hits in his first two games as a Blue Jay, keeping his bat hot from the moment he joined the Blue Jays organization. It is still unbelievably early in his career, but another Blue Jay who is currently rostered and had an insane start to his major league career, that being Davis Schneider. As Will Wagner continues to play for the Blue Jays, we will monitor his progress in the majors and see if he can compete...

Ross Atkins is on the hot seat as the Toronto Blue Jays have had one of the most underwhelming seasons out of all teams in baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays have not won a playoff game since 2016, and have been swept in their last three playoff series in the Ross Atkins era. With this lackluster offseason, the Ross Atkins slander has picked up immensely among Jays fans, as many have lost confidence in the general manager. In this episode, we analyze the Blue Jay's past seasons under the Ross...

The Toronto Blue Jays lose a series to one of the worst teams in baseball over the weekend, taking the first game of the series and then dropping the next two with pitiful performances. On Saturday they only had two hits in the entire game, and on Sunday the Blue Jays were down 6-0 before they even knew what hit them. In more positive news, Will Wagner will be making his way out to Los Angeles to be with the team against the Angels. It will be an anticipated start for Wagner, as he was one of...

The Toronto Blue Jays won a series against one of the best teams in baseball, barely hanging onto their 7-2 lead going into the ninth inning. Vladimir Guererro Jr. is unbelievable at baseball. He extended his hit streak to 20 games in a row and is hitting over .500 during this span. He is making his case once again, as being one of the best hitters in all of baseball. He is single-handedly carrying this offense day in and day out and is making a huge case as to why he should be extended with...

The Toronto Blue Jays did not have a good season in 2024, that is no secret. With this information, a lot of fans are looking forward to 2025 clinging to the hope that the Toronto Blue Jays can fix their shortcomings and be a better baseball team. The most effective way to become a better baseball team is to develop talent from within and work with the players who have shown promise for the future. In this episode, we look at these players on the Blue Jays, naming four players we believe will...