https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/page/23/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-acquire-jes%C3%BAs-s%C3%A1nchez-from-astros-for-joey-loperfido-r6119/In the wake of the news that Anthony Santander will undergo shoulder surgery, the Toronto Blue Jays have added a new corner outfielder. The Jays announced this morning that they have traded for Jesús Sánchez, sending Joey Loperfido back to the Houston Astros in return.  Sánchez, 28, owns a...6119Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:27:09 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/the-thin-line-between-contender-and-crisis-r6108/There’s a particular kind of silence at a spring complex when bad news drops. Gloves still pop, conditioning runs still hum, but everything feels a little heavier. The Blue Jays received plenty of reasons for such silences just a day before camp officially opened for pitchers and catchers. Antho...6108Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:50:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/how-will-the-2026-blue-jays-offense-compare-to-the-2025-version-r6087/The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays went on a magical run that came within two outs of ending a 32-year World Series drought. The offense finished the season in the top five in most offensive categories while relying on a contact-heavy approach at the plate. The Jays hit more home runs than in 2024...6087Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/eric-lauer-loses-arbitration-hearing-r6075/Last week, Eric Lauer and the Blue Jays argued their cases in front of an arbitration panel. Earlier today, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith reported that the Jays won the hearing. That means Lauer will earn $4.4 million for the 2026 season instead of the $5.75 million figure he fi...6075Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:25:22 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/episode-18-state-of-the-blue-jays-farm-with-simon-li-santander-injury-r6056/The first half of the interview is spent interviewing Simon Li, one of Jays Centre's prospects writers. Simon helps the guys break down top prospects like Trey Yesavage, Arjun Nimmala, and JoJo Parker, and dig into some of the system's pitching depth like Johnny King and Gage Stanifer. The secon...6056Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:11:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/jeff-hoffman-tyler-rogers-jos%C3%A9-berr%C3%ADos-named-to-wbc-designated-pitcher-pools-r6055/In addition to the arms on their official 30-man rosters, each country in the World Baseball Classic can name up to six pitchers to its Designated Pitcher Pool. These pitchers will be ready to serve as potential replacements in later rounds of the tournament. According to MLB.com's Michael...6055Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:11:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-early-spring-injury-updates-r6051/Nothing signals the start of spring training like a barrage of injury news. Pitchers and catchers report to camp today, and that means Blue Jays reporters started showing up to Dunedin earlier this week. Once they did, it wasn't long before injury updates were thrust upon us. The big news y...6051Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/how-team-canada-can-have-its-best-world-baseball-classic-yet-r6044/The rosters are finalized, the stadiums are prepped, and the stage is set for the biggest and brightest World Baseball Classic yet. On Thursday, MLB Network revealed the official rosters for all 20 teams, and the picture became more complete as to who would get the honour of representing their c...6044Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-pitchers-and-catchers-report-to-spring-training-r6042/Spring training is here! Well, sort of. It's pitchers and catchers day at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Dunedin, Florida. Injury updates have already started rolling in, and, on a more positive note, pictures and videos of real-life baseball activities are coming soon.  All pitc...6042Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:03:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/atkins-blue-jays-not-significantly-involved-in-outfield-market-r6041/Speaking to Sportnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith, Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said that the team is "not significantly" involved in the outfield market. This comes in light of the news that Anthony Santander could miss the next five to six months recovering from shoulder surgery.  While Sant...6041Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/anthony-santander-to-miss-most-of-2026-with-shoulder-injury-r6040/Anthony Santander was looking to have a redemption year after injuries derailed his 2025 season. He suffered a shoulder subluxation last May after crashing into the outfield wall. The injury kept him out until the last couple of weeks of the regular season. Santander made the postseason roster,...6040Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:47:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/a-definitive-guide-to-the-ultimate-season-of-blue-jays-giveaways-r6034/The Blue Jays released their 2026 promotional giveaway schedule last week. The assortment of items highlights last year’s magical run and the organization’s 50th anniversary. From jerseys and hats to collectibles and replica jewellery, here's a look at what’s worth lining up early for (to make s...6034Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:06:02 +0000