Matt Shoemaker Pitches Well In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker pitched well in his 2020 debut, but his offense didn't provide much support in the 4-1 loss to the Rays. The right-hander surrendered one run on three hits over six innings, while striking out four and walking a pair in the no-decision. Shoemaker's season ended abruptly in 2019... Read More

Cavan Biggio Leads Jays To Opening Day Victory

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio had a big night at the plate in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Rays on Friday. His single in the fourth inning started a three-run rally before he slugged a three-run homer off Charlie Morton in the fifth to blow the game open. Biggio finished the night... Read More

Ken Giles Records First Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles locked down his first save of the 2020 season in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Rays on Friday. He struck out a pair and walked one in the 20-pitch outing, picking up where he left off after an excellent 2019 campaign. Giles has no competition for saves in... Read More

Hyun-Jin Ryu Unable To Record Win In Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu logged a no-decision in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Rays on Friday. He allowed three runs on four hits while walking three and striking out four over 4 2/3 innings, falling one out shy of recording a victory. Ryu cruised through the first four innings, but ran... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Absent From Opening Day Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (side) is not in the team's Opening Day lineup versus Charlie Morton and the Rays on Friday. Manager Charlie Montoyo stated that they could use him during the game in a "big spot," but hopefully, he'll start in Saturday's game instead. Gurriel has dealt with discomfort in his... Read More

Blue Jays To Play Home Games In Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally found a home for the 2020 season as they’ll play the “majority” of their home games at their Triple-A stadium in Buffalo. Sahlen Field is on the smaller side compared to most major league ballparks, so Blue Jays hitters should fare well in their new home. We’ll get our... Read More

Jose Quintana Officially Placed On 10-Day IL

The Chicago Cubs have placed starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) on the 10-day injured list after he severed a nerve in his thumb cleaning a wine glass earlier this month. The left-hander is on the road to recovery, but is yet to throw off a mound and will need at least a couple of weeks... Read More

Jake Odorizzi Placed On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list after he battled back stiffness all through summer camp. His placement will be backdated so there’s a chance he returns to the rotation the second time through. The right-hander won 15 games a year ago while holding a respectable 3.51 ERA... Read More

Nate Pearson, Ryan Borucki Optioned To Taxi Squad

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned starting pitchers Nate Pearson and Ryan Borucki to their taxi squad ahead of Thursday’s roster cutoff. Pearson will likely be called up after the 29th, so the Jays gain an extra year of team control, and he’ll presumably join the starting rotation during its second time through. Borucki’s option... Read More

Blue Jays Likely To Activate Nate Pearson July 29

According to a source, the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to activate starting pitcher Nate Pearson on July 29, which will mean they gain an extra year of team control. It’s a wise move since he’ll only miss one turn through the rotation, and he could use a little more conditioning after struggling in an... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking Batting Practice Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (side) will take batting practice ahead of Wednesday’s exhibition contest versus the Red Sox. With a day off on Thursday before the team's regular season opener, starting pitcher Tanner Roark will throw live batting practice, and Gurriel is expected to participate in that as well. The 26-year-old experienced... Read More

Blue Jays Denied Permission To Play At PNC Park

After the Toronto Blue Jays agreed with the Pittsburgh Pirates to hold their home games at PNC Park this morning, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has denied them permission. With the regular season officially starting tomorrow, the Blue Jays may have to play their home games at the stadiums of their scheduled opponents. Camden Yards... Read More

Blue Jays Will Play Home Games At PNC Park

According to a report, the Toronto Blue Jays will play their home games at PNC Park in Pittsburgh for the 2020 season. The players wanted to play in a big league stadium instead of their spring complex in Dunedin, Florida, or their Triple-A park in Buffalo, New York, and it looks like they got their... Read More

Nate Pearson Touched Up In Exhibition Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson got a starting rotation audition on Tuesday in an exhibition start versus the Red Sox, but early struggles hurt the youngster. After recording two outs and allowing four runs in the first inning, Pearson was bailed out of the frame on a pitch count that the team had... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Probable For Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (side) is not in the lineup for the team’s exhibition contest versus the Red Sox on Tuesday, but he will take batting practice beforehand. Manager Charlie Montoyo said if he “feels good” after that, he could see the 26-year-old being ready for Opening Day on Friday. Gurriel experienced... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Day-To-Day With Side Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (side) is improving from the discomfort he felt in his left side during Friday night’s intrasquad game and is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old was a late arrival to summer camp, which may have played a factor in the ailment, but he appears on track for Opening Day on... Read More

Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws 76 Pitches In Final Tuneup

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu threw 76 pitches over five frames during Saturday’s intrasquad game in his final tuneup before his Opening Day start versus the Rays on the 24th. He served up four runs on seven hits, including two home runs, while striking out a pair and walking no one. With the... Read More

Divisional Adjustments: Pitchers On the Rise

After some painfully-long negotiations, the MLB season will begin in late July with a 60-game season. For the general fan and for us in the fantasy community, the length of the schedule is less than ideal, but I think we can all agree that some baseball is better than no baseball. The abbreviated season will... Read More

Blue Jays Denied Permission To Play In Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays have been denied permission from the Canadian government to play their home games at their home park in Toronto, according to an Associated Press source. The province of Ontario permitted the team to play in Canada, but the federal government has vetoed the decision amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Jays will... Read More

Divisional Adjustments: Pitching Fallers

With summer camp officially underway, the beginning of the 2020 MLB season is fast approaching on its coattails with Opening Day coming later this month. The upcoming fantasy baseball campaign will be unlike any other we have seen before, with one of the reasons being the unorthodox schedule to help limit travel during this pandemic.... Read More

Updated Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues (July)

With Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season just a few weeks away, we have a new batch of updated fantasy baseball rankings for you here at RotoBaller. The unpredictable effects of COVID-19 and the implementation of the 60-game season will make the upcoming fantasy campaign the most unique we have ever seen. Not only... Read More

Ken Giles Expects Jays To Use “Old School” Pitching Approach

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles stated in an interview that he expects the team to use an “old school” pitching approach with starters going deep into games and relievers finishing the last few innings. This philosophy will mean that the right-hander will likely work the ninth inning predominantly instead of playing matchups in the... Read More

Travis Shaw Questionable For Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw (groin) is questionable to begin the season as a fielder since he’s still nursing a sore groin that he suffered earlier this week. Shaw could still be able to serve as the team’s designated hitter if he can’t play the hot corner, so it’s a situation to monitor... Read More

Chase Anderson Plays Catch Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chase Anderson (oblique) played catch at 60 feet on Wednesday as he works his way back from an oblique strain he suffered over the weekend. The right-hander felt good after the workout, but won’t be ready in time for the start of the season late next week. His rotation spot... Read More

Austin Martin Working Out At Third Base

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated on Tuesday that their first-round shortstop Austin Martin will work out at third base “for now.” The team could move him more around the diamond eventually, but will keep him closer to his natural shortstop position. Drafted fifth overall in this year’s draft, there’s plenty of buzz surrounding... Read More

Travis Shaw Day-To-Day With Groin Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw is nursing some groin soreness and is considered day-to-day. He ran the bases on Tuesday but was held out of the team’s intrasquad game as a precaution. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moving across the diamond, Shaw will man the hot corner for the Jays this year and should... Read More

Chase Anderson Questionable For Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chase Anderson suffered an oblique strain over the weekend and could need multiple weeks to recover. The right-hander was slated for the Jays rotation, but there’s a strong chance he begins the season on the injured list. This may open the door for top prospect Nate Pearson to secure a... Read More

Trent Thornton Slated For Fifth Starter Job

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated Saturday that he plans to open the season with a five-man rotation, with Trent Thornton penciled in as the fifth starter. The right-hander held an underwhelming 4.84 ERA in 29 starts for the club a season ago and will face a tough schedule primarily against his AL East... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Still Absent From Jays Camp

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has yet to report to the team's summer camp, and manager Charlie Montoyo declined to comment on his status when asked on Saturday. It's easy to speculate that his absence is COVID-19 related, but we may not find out to what extreme since it's not mandatory to reveal... Read More

Trent Thornton Slated For Fifth-Starter Job

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated Saturday that he plans to open the season with a five-man rotation, with Trent Thornton penciled in as the fifth starter. The right-hander held an underwhelming 4.84 ERA in 29 starts for the club a season ago and will face a tough schedule primarily against his AL East... Read More