The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Blue Jays and … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Vlad’s Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded
Poll: Will Bo Bichette Stay In Toronto?
The big news around baseball this week is superstar slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sticking in Toronto on a $500MM extension that will keep him with the Blue Jays for the next 14 years. While the deal is primarily notable because of Guerrero himself being one of the brightest young stars in the game whose free agency had long been anticipated by fans around the league, it’s also … [Read more...] about Poll: Will Bo Bichette Stay In Toronto?
Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy
Former major leaguer Octavio Dotel has died in a tragic accident, per multiple sources out of the Dominican Republic, including Diario Libre. The roof of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Full details of the tragedy are still emerging but Diario Libre says at least 27 people have died while rescue efforts continue. It was … [Read more...] about Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy
Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reportedly Making Progress Towards Extension
The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have been playing “will they, won’t they” for a long time, but it appears the stare down between the sides may be coming to a close. Mike Rodriguez reported on Friday that the two sides are nearing an agreement on an extension worth more than $500MM, and while no deal appears to be in place yet USA Today’s Bob Nightengale confirmed this … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reportedly Making Progress Towards Extension
Blue Jays Outright Richard Lovelady
The Blue Jays have sent left-hander Richard Lovelady outright to Triple-A Buffalo, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a few days ago. Lovelady, 29, has the right to elect free agency but it’s unclear if he will do so. Players with at least three years of major league service time, such as … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Outright Richard Lovelady