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Independent coverage of Toronto Blue Jays baseball from Andrew Stoeten, formerly of the Athletic, VI

11/05/2026

This week Nick and I are back with a traditional episode of the show, in which we go through FanGraphs’ list of the top 50 free agents this winter and discuss which ones are fits for the Blue Jays.

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Looking at the top free agent players available this winter and discussing whether they’re fits for the Blue Jays...

10/15/2026

My latest is full of October odds and ends as we wait for an explosion of Blue Jays business next month.

Stray Thoughts on lockout stuff, podcast appearances, Vlad’s eyes, vampire owners, the Rays and Brewers, Gausman, Gold Gloves, IFA signings, the AFL, & a whole lot more!

Stray Thoughts on lockout stuff, podcast appearances, Vlad’s eyes, vampire owners, the Rays and Brewers, Kevin Gausman, Gold Gloves, international signings, the AFL, and a whole lot more!

10/10/2026

When he spoke to the media at the end of the Blue Jays season, Mark Shapiro didn't say much that was newsworthy—he mostly talked around what was newsworthy.

In my latest, we'll examine at his comments in full, and fill in some of those gaps.

Mark Shapiro's full remarks transcribed, plus thoughts on the CBA/lockout, vibes, Vlad, the Japanese market, payroll, free agents, the Rule 5, Ángel Montas, ballpark swag, and a whole lot more!

10/02/2026

In my latest I transcribe Ross Atkins' presser this week in full, and provide my own reactions, corrections, fun facts, and dumb jokes.

On accountability, priorities, defence, the bullpen, injuries, coaches, the Rule 5, labour strife, Clement, Bateman, the Vlad of it all, and more!

On accountability, priorities, defence, the bullpen, injuries, coaches, the WBC, the Rule 5 draft, labour strife, Clement, Bateman, the Vlad of it all, and a whole lot more!

10/01/2026

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it's over.

This week Nick and I are taking a look back at 2026 for the last time, and looking ahead some surprising free agent targets, potential Japanese market forays, labour strife, and a whole lot more!

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Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it’s over.

09/28/2026

The 2026 Blue Jays were not the team anyone wanted them to be, but there were still moments and people to celebrate despite the early end of their reign as AL champions.

On Sunday, their dismal season ended on a high. My latest, on what happened and what’s next.

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09/24/2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. upset a lot of Jays fans with some comments made on a podcast—this week Nick and I react to what he said, and the uproar that followed.

Plus John Schneider thoughts, things to watch for in the final series of the season, & more!

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. upset a lot of Jays fans with some comments made on a podcast this week—we react to what he said, and the uproar that followed.

09/24/2026

Hey look everybody, Vladdy’s giving away free Rorschach tests!

My latest on Vlad's early parting gift as the 2026 season nears its end...

Hey look everybody, Vladdy’s giving away free Rorschach tests!

09/23/2026

Mercifully, terrifyingly, aggravatingly, the Blue Jays’ season is winding down.

Here’s my latest…

Mercifully, terrifyingly, aggravatingly, the Blue Jays’ season is winding down.

09/21/2026

PRE-GAME POST!:

On a brutal weekend deep in the heart of Texas, Cease’s undoing, Vladdy, Yesavage, Sean Keys, Arrighetti, Schneider haters, lockout stuff, Dave Stewart on the ‘93 Jays, and a whole lot more!

On a brutal weekend deep in the heart of Texas, Cease’s undoing, Vladdy, Yesavage, Sean Keys, Arrighetti, Schneider haters, lockout stuff, Dave Stewart on the ‘93 Jays, and a whole lot more!

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