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

A survey was completed by multiple MLB executives regarded which contracts were the worst signings of the offseason, and a Toronto Blue Jays player is headlining this survey. Dylan Cease was voted as the worst signing of the offseason, which was stirred up Blue Jays media. This was the largest pitcher contract of the offseason, and there are many different perspectives on this signing from multipl...

Blue Jays Baseball Is Officially BACK. They have played two spring training games this far and we have seen two very different lineups on each day. Between the veterans and the younger players battling for a roster spot, there are many things to discuss about the performances displayed on the baseball field. In this episode, we break down our reactions to spring training, as well as the possibilit...

Spring Training starts tomorrow for the Blue Jays, but that isn’t the main storyline surrounding the media. Kevin Gausman has said he is considering retirement after this season. Gausman has been the backbone of the Blue Jays rotation for the the last four years, and is still performing at a high level, so this has raised a lot of questions from the Blue Jays fan base. In this episode break down t...

Major League Baseball is about to go through a massive change. Automated balls and strikes are being implemented this season, which gives teams a lot to think about. Which situations will they use their challenges? Who will they let use the challenges? Will this cause controversy around Major League Baseball? We discuss these question while also breaking down exactly what happened to Anthony Santa...

Baseball is back, and it has given us new things to talk about. John Schneider has been one of those people at the center of attention during the Spring Training ramp up, and has been asked about many different parts of the organization that will be important for the Blue Jays success throughout 2026. In this episode, we discuss quotes from John Schneider on specific parts of this team while divin...

There are many questions that still need to be answered about what the Blue Jays identity will look like this upcoming season. Keegan Matheson has written an article and has raised points about players to keep track of and stories to follow throughout the season. In this episode, we discuss these questions and give our perspectives on how these storylines are going to transpire. We bring you the m...

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a trade that not many people expected. Jesus Sanchez has been traded to the Blue Jays in exchange for Joey Loperfido. This move adds talent at the major league level and could be a big upside move down the stretch. In this episode, we discuss the impact this trade has on the organization, as well as how the Blue Jays will use Sanchez throughout the season. We provid...

Pitchers and catchers have officially reported and we have a ton of Blue Jays updates to go over. John Schneider gave us insight on the Blue Jays plans for the season ahead, addressing how the Blue Jays are going to use specific players and what their role is expected to be throughout the season. There is a lot that can still happen before the start of Spring Training as we continue to discuss all...

It it always interesting to see what players say about their former teams once they leave the organization, as they are usually more willing to share their true feelings with the media. Isiah Kiner-Falafa was interviewed after he signed with the Boston Red Sox and had comments on how the Blue Jays viewed their AL East rivals last season. We then discuss the lineup and how it will be constructed af...

The Toronto Blue Jays have received unfortunate injury updates one day before pitchers and catchers were supposed to report to camp. Anthony Santander, Shane Bieber and Bowden Francis are the unlucky culprits, as these injuries raise many questions regarding the Blue Jays ability to compete this upcoming season. In this episode, we discuss the impact of these injuries on the roster and what will n...

The MLB Network has released a list of their top 10 first baseman in MLB, and it’s shocking to say the list, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was ranked as the fifth best first baseman according to Shredder, which has put Blue Jays fans in an uproar. In this episode, we discuss our perspectives on this list and break down which players we believe are the best first baseman in Major League Baseball. We then d...

Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announced his retirement on Friday ending a 45 year run with the Toronto Blue Jays organization as a player, manager and broadcaster. Today we relive some of our most fond memories of Buck and what he means to the organization. We also chat about the World Baseball Classic Roster for Team Canada and we touch on the Blue Jays 50th Year jersey possibilitie...

The Blue Jays have taken a few shots on players this offseason, and these players could be the difference on the outcome of the 2026 season. Today, we discuss Cody Ponce, Addison Barger and Anthony Santander and break down what our expectations are of them for the upcoming season. These players will be immensely important to the Blue Jays success for different reasons but will impact their success...

This off-season has been very eventful for the Toronto Blue Jays. Big splashes early, heartbreaking losses and unexpected adds have left us with question marks as we approach Spring Training. Today, we are joined by Mitch Bannon to discuss the Blue Jays off-season, developing spring-training storylines, possible late free agent additions  and much more right here on Locked On Blue Jays.    Your cu...

Every team in Major League Baseball has free agents that have the option to sign elsewhere every season. The Blue Jays had a few of these candidates, one being Seranthony Dominguez who signed with the Chicago White Sox. Dominguez had some comments that some fans took offence to in his introductory press conference with the White Sox, but other fans have dismissed these comments stating they weren’...

The off-season is about to be over, and Framber Valdez is still a free agent. For a pitcher this talented, people couldn’t help but wonder why the market has not picked up for a reliable left handed starting pitcher. In this episode, we discuss Framber Valdez and his market, as well as how the Blue Jays could be a potential fit for the lefty if they give him a contract. We provide you with the mos...

We are officially in February and getting close to Spring Training! Although the offseason isn’t over, this is more or less what the Blue Jays roster is going to look like for 2026. With high expectations this season, we decided to discuss a few players and storylines to look out for throughout Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic, as well as our predictions on how the roster will look o...

The Blue Jays seem to be done making moves in free agency. We decided to take a look at how the Blue Jays will roll out their infield for next season. The Jays loved to use the platoon advantage any time they could in 2025, and we expect them to do that once again in 2026. While there are players who will play everyday, there is opportunity for John Schneider to set his players up for success once...

The Blue Jays have a few players that will be representing their countries in the World Baseball Classic, but none are more important than Kazuma Okamoto. Okamoto has been phenomenal in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and throughout his career in Japan, but how will it translate to the Majors? In this episode, we discuss Okamoto’s projectability and what we believe his role will be with the Blue J...

The Blue Jays wanted to address their pitching going into the 2026 season, and they were able to accomplish that through multiple facets. While the bullpen has gotten better, there is still more the Blue Jays can do to add depth to the group. In this episode, we break down each bullpen role and discuss what our expectations are of these arms throughout spring training and into the regular season....

The Blue Jays are projected to be one of the best teams in MLB next season, which has had impact in many different facets of the game. Making a World Series appearance the previous year and have high aspirations has made ticket prices shoot up, causing potential issues for fans who want to watch their favourite baseball club. In this episode, we discuss opening day ticket prices and how this could...

News has come out about a possible New York Yankees contract offer to Cody Bellinger and it seems talks have stalled between the two sides. This has given the Blue Jays an opportunity to swoop in and steal the free agent, just as many other teams around the league have done to them. There is some concern with Bellinger’s game, but is the risk worthwhile for this Blue Jays ball club? In this episod...

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a tough few days, missing out on both Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. It is a tough pill to swallow considering all the rumours and speculation we had throughout the offseason, but those contracts were tough to beat. In this episode, we discuss the fallout from these signings, our reaction to each contract, as well as the future of the not only the Blue Jays, but all of...

The Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on the biggest free agent of the offseason for a third year in a row. Kyle Tucker has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has left the Blue Jays to pivot to other talent available on the market. This one stings once again, but the Blue Jays still have an opportunity to cap off a great offseason. In this episode, we discuss the fallout from the K...

The Kyle Tucker contract negotiations seem to finally be nearing the end, as it has been reported two teams have put in offers for the star outfielder. There is still a lot to be made clear, as the contract length and value are still a mystery. This has been a long process, and hopefully it will be worth it in the end for the Blue Jays’ fans and organization. In this episode, we break down the rum...