Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue Jays

The 2025 offseason was an emotional rollercoaster for Blue Jays fans. There were a few ups, even more downs, but now it is safe to saw there will not be anymore major signings for the Blue Jays leading up to opening day. The Blue Jays look a lot different now than they did a year ago, so we decided to break down the acquisitions and departures of the Blue Jays over the past year. Who are the big a...

Spring Training has begun, and the Blue Jays have some storylines to follow as we progress through the early months of the baseball season. We have spent a good portion of our time focused on Vladdy and his extension, so we decided to spend some time on other storylines and spring training battles that will effect the Blue Jays opening day roster. What can we expect from Bo Bichette? Who will star...

The Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training has officially begun. Unfortunately, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his contract negotiations are still in the spotlight in Blue Jays media. Vladdy made some interesting comments about the New York Yankees that isn’t exactly what Blue Jays fans want to hear after a very disappointing 2024. We break down the storylines surrounding Vladdy and spring training, as we d...

With Spring Training underway, John Schneider spoke to the media about a few storylines that will develop as the spring progresses. There are a bunch of question marks surrounding this team, and we have a little bit of incite as to how this spring training will play out. Spring Training games are coming up quickly, and we have gotten a ton of information from John Schneider, the front office and e...

The Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract situation keeps getting crazier and crazier. Jeff Passan talked about the situation and gave us a new perspective on how things may have played out. We give our takes on these quotes and pick sides on whether this situation happened because of Vladimir Guerrero Jr or the Blue Jays front office. What did David Ortiz say? Can we take it at face value? Who’s fault i...

The deadline Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set for the Blue Jays to extend him has come and gone, and Vladdy has still not signed an extension. There has been a whirlwind of quotes from Vladdy, Ross Atkins, Mark Shapiro and even John Schneider regarding this process, which has provided some insight to the negotiations between the two sides. What did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have to say to the media? What doe...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr has said he does not want to undergo any contract negotiation talks once spring training routines are underway. Unfortunately for the front office, that day is today. Vladdy is set to talk to MLB insiders at some point on Tuesday, with many people hoping he will shed some light on the negotiation process. With all these talks about a Vladdy contract extension, we decided to di...

The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr, as spring training is rapidly approaching. This situation has been a roller coaster, and we unpack all the details about this process in this episode. From social media posts to teammate quotes, we break down the likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension and how the situation could play out in the next few days. Will...

Pitchers & Catchers have officially reported for Spring Training as we got our first look at Blue Jays Players since 2024. Many players were under the spotlight as Blue Jays fans were gearing up to get a look at the new faces and appearances of the current Jays roster, with several players stealing the show. John Schneider had a few things to say, so we decided to break down John Schneider and his...

The Toronto Blue Jays Have been engaged in talks with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. about a contract extension the entire offseason, but they haven’t gotten anywhere. Vladdy has come out and said he will not negotiate a contract extension after the start of spring training. Pitchers and catchers report today, while position players will report on February 18th. Time is running out, and the Blue Jays need...

Alex Bregman has been linked to the Toronto Blue Jays since the beginning of the offseason. We have seen a lot of major free agents linked to the Blue Jays, but they ultimately would end up signing elsewhere. Conflicting reports have come out about the teams that are still involved in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes. In this episode, we break down the Alex Bregman sweepstakes and what the fit would l...

The Blue Jays have a hole in their lineup that has a few possible solutions. The Jays do not have a proven DH at this time, so we decided to break down a few options the Blue Jays could look to go to fulfill this need. There are in-house options that Schneider could look to, as well as a few free agents left on the board that could help provide some stability in this lineup. Who will the Jays roll...

There have been questions about Max Scherzer and his ability to be effective, while others believe Scherzer could be the missing piece to this starting rotation. Max Scherzer comments on the current starting rotation, and speaks about his recovery process and rehab. What did Max Scherzer have to say about the Blue Jays pitching staff? Will there be a concern for injures? Has the starting rotation...

With Pete Alonso resigning with the New York Mets, there are not many free agent options left for Toronto. There has been rumours from multiple insiders stating the San Diego Padres are looking to trade away players with high AAV’s to lower their payroll going into this season. With the Blue Jays being aggressive this off-season, there has been links to them and a few of the padres stars with the...

The Toronto Blue Jays attempted to revamp their bullpen for 2025 after having one of the worst bullpens in the league last season. Many bullpen arms had down years which is hard to account for, but Ross Atkins simply did not do enough to maintain a strong bullpen going into the 2024 season. With additions headlined by Jeff Hoffman and Nick Sandlin, the Blue Jays looks to have a competitive bullpen...

It is no secret that things did not go well for Bo Bichette in 2024. He struggled with injuries and put up career lows across the board in his worst season since entering the league. Many people have written off Bichette, saying he should be traded for other MLB talent and that his best seasons are behind him. In this episode, we break down what went wrong for Bichette in 2024, and our thoughts on...

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in free agency, signing veteran Max Scherzer to a 1 year deal. This starting rotation has lacked depth for a long time, and this signing finally fulfills that need. There have been mixed fan reactions across social media regarding this signing, with a lot of fans happy about one of the best pitchers of our generation, and the other half of fans statin...

The Blue Jays have been linked to multiple starting pitchers during this offseason. While there are still options on the free agent market, none of them are as talented as Michael King. Michael King was a thorn in the Blue Jays side during his short tenure with the Yankees, and now can be used to their advantage to bolster their starting rotation. In this episode, we break down all the news and ru...

The Blue Jays have been linked to multiple starting pitchers during this offseason. While there are still options on the free agent market, none of them are as talented as Michael King. Michael King was a thorn in the Blue Jays side during his short tenure with the Yankees, and now can be used to their advantage to bolster their starting rotation. In this episode, we break down all the news and ru...

There is an interesting narrative going on in the MLB this off-season. It seems like it is everyone against the Los Angeles Dodgers, due to all their signings and deferred money included in their contracts. Many people have said the MLB needs to change their rules to solve this issue and allow MLB teams to remain competitive. In this episode, we break down solutions that could be implemented to he...

MLB insiders put us through a whirlwind on Thursday, with some saying Pete Alonso was very close to signing, only for other insiders to come out later on in the day and state that no progress has been made. There have been multiple reports that have said Max Scherzer is waiting for another big name to sign in Toronto before he agrees to a contract, as he is looking to join a team that can make a p...

Things are moving in a positive direction for the Blue Jays for a first time in awhile. The Jays have signed Anthony Santander to a 5-year contract, which is a massive bolster to the the batting order. Even with this signing, it seems like the Blue Jays will not be done in their pursuit in free agents, and are still in on multiple big names around the league. In this episode, we break down the Ant...

The Blue Jays have disappointed their fans once again. Roki Sasaki has signed with the Dodgers and it has left a lot of fans lost, searching for any hope for the rest of the offseason. With this news, the rumour mill has been heating up once again, with some trade speculation among a few of the Jays star players. With Spring Training rapidly approaching, the Blue Jays are running out of time to ma...

The rumours are circulating more than ever in Toronto over the past couple of weeks. Today, our main focus is Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, as he has narrowed his selection down to three teams. Sasaki is one of the best pitching prospects in the sport and would immediately become one of the faces of the franchise, wherever he does end up. What are the chances he signs with the Blue Jays? What makes...

The Toronto Blue Jays have a very important season ahead of them. This season can make or break players careers and will tell us what is in store for the future of this Blue Jays core. We are joined by special guest John J (johnjmusic) to discuss what is in store for the Blue Jays in 2025, how the rest of this off-season will proceed, and whether we can trust Ross Atkins to build a contending team...