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

The Blue Jays have a ton of nominations for numerous awards around baseball, but unfortunately were unable to take home any hardware. The Blue Jays are used to getting snubbed for these awards, but a few of these did not make any sense. It was a hectic day of the offseason, as it was the first full day of free agency. Teams took this opportunity to make transactions and start making moves, and the Blue Hays didn’t waste any time. In this episode, we discuss all of the award winners around Major League Baseball, as well as dive into the transactions the Blue Jays have made and will look to make in the upcoming weeks right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Blue Jays are a team that is willing to spend in free agency, and they will have to do that once again if they want to land this star outfielder. Seiya Suzuki has been one of the most consistent right handed hitters in baseball over the last four seasons hitting for power and being a key middle of the order run producer for the Chicago Cubs offense. The Blue Jays are in desperate need for a bat that crushes left handed pitching, and Suzuki couldn’t be a better fit. In this episode, we discuss the profile of Seiya Suzuki and what he could bring to the Blue Jays, as well as what his contract would look like as one of the headlining stars in this free agent class. We provide you the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Blue Jays are about to head to free agency, and are projected to make some big splashes this offseason. This could be a good thing for the Blue Jays, with many talented players hitting free agency, the Blue Jays could find a bargain by taking a shot on an unproven player, or could spend big on an already established star in the major leagues. While free agency is fun and a great opportunity for teams to improve their rosters, not every deal goes according to plan. In this episode, we discuss the previous free agent classes the Blue Jays have had, looking at their track record and evaluating their chances of hitting big this offseason, while also looking at potential risks and red flags associated with this class. We provide you the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have some big decisions to make in free agency, but not every available player is worth pursuing. There are a lot of players and skill sets they could go after, but not every player is going to have a positive influence on the Blue Jays organization. With this in mind, we decided to break down the free agents the Blue Jays should avoid this offseason and explain why Toronto should think twice before making certain signings. From potentially overpriced contracts and declining production to injury concerns, questionable team fits, and players who might not live up to expectations, we look at the risks that could make these signings costly mistakes. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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We are getting very close to the start of free agency, and there is a lot of great players on the market. The Blue Jays need improvements in multiple areas of their roster, and should be a prime contender to be a one of the biggest spenders in the league once again. With the Blue Jays having a few expiring contracts this season, they have a lot of money coming off the books. This gave us the opportunity to be Ross Atkins, be the GM and break down our perfect Blue Jays offseason. We discuss our favourite free agents and their contract projections, as well as what characteristics and traits we are looking for to compliment this teams skill set to the fullest extent. We provide you the most up to date Toronto Blue Jays news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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With the 2026 season wrapping up, and as we start looking ahead to 2027, we need to take a look at some holes the Toronto Blue Jays could potentially have. As we go down the batting order, who are we confident in for next season, and who can we potentially replace for next year? Is the MLB turning into a copycat league? Can the Jays be more like the Rays and/or Brewers?

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons this year, struggling both on and off the field, having poor production on the field and debatable an even tougher time with the media. Fortunately, things look like they are starting to change for Vladdy, as there was news that surfaced about how Vladdy is going to approach this offseason and how he plans to get better. We also discuss one of the Blue Jays newest young stars in Brett Bateman, breaking down his role on the Blue Jays and what fans can expect to see from him in the next few seasons. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to spend big in free agency, and they could look to target a player from a place they are very familiar with. Teruaki Sato, a Japanese slugger is set to be posted for MLB teams to have an opportunity to sign him this upcoming offseason. With the established links between Japan baseball leagues and the Blue Jays, there are already a ton of rumoured suggesting the Blue Jays could be heavily interested in the power bat. In this episode, we discuss the profile of Teruaki Sato, breaking what he could provide for the Blue Jays in all facets of the game. We then discuss the likelihood of Sato signing with the Blue Jays as well as what his contract could like right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The World Series is right around the corner, and that means we are closer than ever to the start of free agency. The Blue Jays have a lot to do before the start of next season, considering they sold at the trade deadline and are still looking to be competitive next season. The Blue Jays have already been linked to the biggest free agent on the market, with ties to Tarik Skubal looking to bring his services to Toronto. This is easier said than does, as there will be a massive bidding war for the star, as well as the uncertainty of an impending lockout and how that could change the way organizations operate in the future. In this episode, we discuss the likelihood of Tarik Skubal coming to Toronto, breaking down how he would compliment this starting rotation as well as what his contract could look like right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Blue Jays have had run prevention as their team identify for the last few seasons, and it has shown with the moves they have made in free agency and the trade market. Unfortunately, this blueprint has not brought the Blue Jays much success. While defense is still important, the Blue Jays could look to shift towards another identity that could further elevate their lineup and allow them to have an easier time scoring runs more consistently, to take pressure off the pitching staff. In this episode, we discuss the importance of defense while talking about other facets of the game, and how a change in philosophy could help this roster be more productive on both sides of the ball. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Toronto Blue Jays identity over the last few seasons has been based on their defensive capabilities. This year, that has happened once again as the Blue Jays have five nominations to win Gold Glove awards at their respective positions. Some of these nominations were expected, while others shocked Blue Jays fans, but everyone who was nominated has a shot at taking home the hardware. In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jays nominations for the Gold Glove Awards, breaking down the seasons each player had, who they are nominated against, their chances of winning and their significance to this Blue Jays roster. We provide you with the most up to date news, analysis and storylines right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Blue Jays lacked production in many areas this past season, especially within the lineup. This is an organization that will be aggressive in the offseason and is willing to spend, but every team likes to find a good bargain. One way to so this is through the trade market, just like at last years’ trade deadline when the Blue Jays acquired Louis Varland. To acquire talent, an organization has to part ways with talent in return. With this idea in mind, we decided to discuss a few possible trade candidates the Blue Jays could look to move to retool and acquire depth in other areas, breaking down which players would be worth shopping on the market to see what the Blue Jays could get in return. We provide you with the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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Unfortunately there is no Blue Jays baseball, but with every passing day, we are that much close to the start of free agency. We decided it was time to discuss a few options the Blue Jays could consider to bring in this offseason to fill in the gaps of this year roster and hopefully all them to contenders in 2027. We start with a player Blue Jays fans know well, and that is Brandon Lowe, coming off of a massive offensive season. The Blue Jays needed offensive firepower, and Lowe could be the key to the Blue Jays lineup finding success once again. In this episode, we discuss the fit of Brandon Lowe with the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as what we can expect his production and contract to look like for the upcoming seasons right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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Baseball is a weird sport. Things can change in a blink of an eye, and there are many players that get better or worse from season to season. In regard to the Blue Jays, it can’t get much worse than what we saw in 2026. While we hope most of the team will be better next season, there are always a few players that inevitably regress and have down years compared to their previous seasons. In this episode, we discuss a few regression candidates on the Blue Jays, giving our reasons why regression is a possibility. We then give our perspectives on what their seasons could look like next year, as well as a fair expectation to set regarding what we believe each player is capable of in 2027. We provide the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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To everyone’s knowledge, the Toronto Blue Jays had a horrible season in 2026. This has left a lot of room for growth, as many players look to bounce back from subpar seasons the that failed both the front office and fans expectations. Things will need to change drastically next season if the Blue Jays want to be successful, and that all starts in house looking at how they can improve within, with the talent they already possess. In this episode, we discuss players we believe could be on track for positive seasons, exceeding expectations and expanding on their roles from the 2026 season. We break down the changes these players will make from season to season, as well as which attributes will allow them to be successful right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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With George Springer no longer a Blue Jay, who will step up to take his spot at DH? Brayden and Carter discuss some of the potential options on this roster right now. Who and where should some of these bullpen arms be utilized next season?

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr has recently received a surgery... how promising is this going to be moving forward for the Toronto Blue Jays? Major League Baseball have introduced some of their possible changes heading into what could be a lockout, what are they and how will they affect baseball as we know it?

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The Blue Jays have had some fun season in the 2020s, the best being the 2025 World Series run. However, overall this team has not had much playoff success in the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. era. A few wildcard appearances, a lot of expectations, and an organization that has fallen short season after season. This raises the question: what kind of organization are the Blue Jays? Should they be considered a contender? Are they just another fringe playoff team? We answer these questions while discussing the Blue Jays future and how this organization is going to plan for the road ahead right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Blue Jays bullpen was one of the few bright spots in the 2026 season, as there were many breakouts, a lot of soft contact and a ton of appearances throughout the year. Louis Varland was the head of this snake, emerging as the top reliever in the bullpen and firmly took over the closing role. There were many other players that contributed to the success of this bullpen, as we break down the bullpen and discuss which players were the most reliable and expectations for these players for next season. We provide the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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The Toronto Blue Jays lineup was one of the worst in baseball throughout 2026, and is a massive area of improvement for this organization this season. While there will be moves, the Blue Jays will have to evaluate how they view the players they have within their organization and what their expectation is moving forward into 2027. In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jays lineup and how it needs to improve for 2027, as well as what our expectations are for different players within this roster and how we view their significance to the Blue Jays short and long term success. We provide the most up to date news, storylines and analysis right here on Locked On Blue Jays.

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