2025 Blue Jays (est. 2025) - Page 8

rpriske · 01-04-2026, 11:57 AM

July 2nd, 2025

The Yankees pounded the Blue Jays, beating them 13-4.

Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho homered for Toronto.

WP - Marcus Stroman (11-4)
LP - Kevin Gausman (5-7)

Record - 42-45

rpriske · 01-04-2026, 12:09 PM

BIG TRADE

Ross Atkins thinks Bill Schmidt should be fired over this.

To ROCKIES

Anthony Santander
Colby Holcombe

To BLUE JAYS

Hunter Goodman
Cristian Arguelles
Julio Carreras
Robby Martin Jr.
Carson Palmquist

Goodman joins the Jays.

Leo Jimenez and John King are sent to Buffalo.

Jace Borohfen and Pedro Avila are called up.

rpriske · 01-07-2026, 09:08 AM

July 3rd, 2025

The Jays' hitters had trouble with Clarke Schmidt and the Yankees beat them, 6-2.

George Springer homered for the two Toronto runs.

WP - Clarke Schmidt (9-6)
LP - Kenta Maeda (1-2)

Record - 42-46

rpriske · 01-07-2026, 09:22 AM

TRADE

To GUARDIANS

Ali Sanchez
Bowden Francis

To BLUE JAYS

Lane Thomas
Robert Arias

Great trade according to Ross Atkins. We replace Anthony Santander and deal from depth.

Thomas joins the Jays.

rpriske · 01-10-2026, 03:46 PM

July 4th, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and pair of walks, leading the Blue Jays to an 11-3 win over the Angels.

He was joined in the power club by Lane Thomas and Hunter Goodman, who hit a grand slam.

WP - Michael Wacha (6-7)
LP - Chris Bassitt (3-3)

Record - 43-46

rpriske · 01-10-2026, 03:57 PM

TRADE

To ANGELS

Leo Jimenez
Eduar Gonzalez

To BLUE JAYS

Luis Rengifo (LA retains a small piece of his contract this year)
David Calebrese
Jorge Ruiz
Randy Flores
Matt Coutney

Rengifo joins the Jays.

Jace Bohrofen is sent to Buffalo.

rpriske · 01-10-2026, 04:23 PM

HUGE TRADE!

The fans may have issues but Ross Atkins thinks it is too good to be true.

To PHILLIES

Kevin Gausman
Daulton Varsho

To BLUE JAYS

Taijuan Walker (PHI pays full salary for two years)
Eiberson Castellano (a TOP pitching prospect)
Marcus Lee Sang
Erick Brito
Dylan Campbell

Walker joins the Jays.

Leonel Valera is called up from Buffalo.

rpriske · 01-18-2026, 05:53 PM

July 5th, 2025

The Jays' bats were silent as the Angels shut them out, 3-0.

WP - Jose Soriano (4-3)
Save - Ben Joyce (6)
LP - Taijuan Walker (0-1)

Record - 43-47

rpriske · 01-18-2026, 05:55 PM

All-Star Voting Update

In 2nd Place:
Andres Gimenez (behind Marcus Semien, Rangers)
Jeff Hoffman (behind Grant Holmes, Rays)
Michael Wacha (behind Framber Valdez, Astros)

In 3rd place:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (behind Brent Rooker, A's, and Triston Casas, Red Sox)

rpriske · 01-18-2026, 06:15 PM

The Jays released Taijuan Walker. (Remember that they are not paying any of his salary).

They call up Brent Headrick.

Then came this iffy deal...

To ORIOLES

George Springer (TOR retains 75% of contract over the next two years)
Jonatan Clase
Carson Messina
Landen Maroudis
Connor O'Halloran

To BLUE JAYS

Cedric Mullins

He joins the Jays.

(George didn't bounce back like he did in real life. He is a well-below average player.)

rpriske · 01-21-2026, 08:58 PM

July 6th, 2025

The Jays are making moves but they are trending in the wrong direction.

Today they lost, 7-2, to the Angels.

WP - Yusei Kikuchi (5-6)
LP - Max Scherzer (6-6)

Record - 43-48

rpriske · 01-21-2026, 08:59 PM

Luis Aviles Jr. and Jack Winkler signed minor league contracts.

rpriske · 01-21-2026, 09:24 PM

TRADE

To ORIOLES

Orelvis Martinez
Khal Stephen
Trey Yesavage

To BLUE JAYS

Ramon Urias (BAL retains small piece of salary)
Keeler Morfe
Dylan Beavers
Douglas Hodo III
Jeremiah Jackson

Urias joins the Jays.

Brent Headrick is sent to Buffalo.

Ryan Yarbrough is called up.

rpriske · 01-24-2026, 11:31 AM

Just remember as you see the trades of Gausman, Varsho, Springer, and Yesavage that players in OOTP don't always evolve the same way as they did in real life.

rpriske · 01-24-2026, 11:54 AM

July 7th, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer as the Jays beat the White Sox, 6-4.

Lane Thomas also homered for Toronto.

WP - Ryan Yarbrough (1-0)
Save - Pedro Avila (1)
LP - Jordan Guerrero (0-2)

Record - 44-48

rpriske · 01-24-2026, 11:55 AM

Players of the Week: Cody Bellinger, Yankees & LaMonte Wade Jr., Giants

The Jays have called to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 01-24-2026, 11:56 AM

Mac Sceroler and Beau Sulser signed minor league deals.

rpriske · 01-24-2026, 12:31 PM

TRADE

A big win for us!

To CUBS

Nathan Lukes

To BLUE JAYS

Jameson Taillon (CHC pay full salary for the next two years!)
Brett Bateman
Ben Cowles
Jaylen Palmer
Brandon Birdsell

Taillon joins the Jays.

Kenta Maede is placed on waivers.

rpriske · 01-28-2026, 10:09 AM

Nick Sandlin is sent to Buffalo.

Carson Palmquist is called up.

We are happy with Sandlin. We just had a bit of a roster crunch due to the trades and needed a fresh arm.

rpriske · 01-28-2026, 02:23 PM

July 8th, 2025

Carson Palmquist made his big league debut, and he did what was asked. He kept the team in the game over four innings. Unfortunately, the bullpen was less successful and the White Sox beat the Blue Jays, 7-2.

WP - Lance Lynn (3-4)
LP - Carson Palmquist (0-1)

Record - 44-49

01-04-2026, 11:57 AM	#141
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 2nd, 2025 The Yankees pounded the Blue Jays, beating them 13-4. Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho homered for Toronto. WP - Marcus Stroman (11-4) LP - Kevin Gausman (5-7) Record - 42-45 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-04-2026, 12:09 PM	#142
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	BIG TRADE Ross Atkins thinks Bill Schmidt should be fired over this. To ROCKIES Anthony Santander Colby Holcombe To BLUE JAYS Hunter Goodman Cristian Arguelles Julio Carreras Robby Martin Jr. Carson Palmquist Goodman joins the Jays. Leo Jimenez and John King are sent to Buffalo. Jace Borohfen and Pedro Avila are called up. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-04-2026 at 12:15 PM.

01-07-2026, 09:08 AM	#143
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 3rd, 2025 The Jays' hitters had trouble with Clarke Schmidt and the Yankees beat them, 6-2. George Springer homered for the two Toronto runs. WP - Clarke Schmidt (9-6) LP - Kenta Maeda (1-2) Record - 42-46 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-18-2026 at 05:35 PM.

01-07-2026, 09:22 AM	#144
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	TRADE To GUARDIANS Ali Sanchez Bowden Francis To BLUE JAYS Lane Thomas Robert Arias Great trade according to Ross Atkins. We replace Anthony Santander and deal from depth. Thomas joins the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-10-2026, 03:46 PM	#145
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 4th, 2025 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and pair of walks, leading the Blue Jays to an 11-3 win over the Angels. He was joined in the power club by Lane Thomas and Hunter Goodman, who hit a grand slam. WP - Michael Wacha (6-7) LP - Chris Bassitt (3-3) Record - 43-46 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-10-2026, 03:57 PM	#146
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	TRADE To ANGELS Leo Jimenez Eduar Gonzalez To BLUE JAYS Luis Rengifo (LA retains a small piece of his contract this year) David Calebrese Jorge Ruiz Randy Flores Matt Coutney Rengifo joins the Jays. Jace Bohrofen is sent to Buffalo. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-10-2026, 04:23 PM	#147
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	HUGE TRADE! The fans may have issues but Ross Atkins thinks it is too good to be true. To PHILLIES Kevin Gausman Daulton Varsho To BLUE JAYS Taijuan Walker (PHI pays full salary for two years) Eiberson Castellano (a TOP pitching prospect) Marcus Lee Sang Erick Brito Dylan Campbell Walker joins the Jays. Leonel Valera is called up from Buffalo. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-18-2026, 05:53 PM	#148
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 5th, 2025 The Jays' bats were silent as the Angels shut them out, 3-0. WP - Jose Soriano (4-3) Save - Ben Joyce (6) LP - Taijuan Walker (0-1) Record - 43-47 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-18-2026, 05:55 PM	#149
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	All-Star Voting Update In 2nd Place: Andres Gimenez (behind Marcus Semien, Rangers) Jeff Hoffman (behind Grant Holmes, Rays) Michael Wacha (behind Framber Valdez, Astros) In 3rd place: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (behind Brent Rooker, A's, and Triston Casas, Red Sox) __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-18-2026, 06:15 PM	#150
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	The Jays released Taijuan Walker. (Remember that they are not paying any of his salary). They call up Brent Headrick. Then came this iffy deal... To ORIOLES George Springer (TOR retains 75% of contract over the next two years) Jonatan Clase Carson Messina Landen Maroudis Connor O'Halloran To BLUE JAYS Cedric Mullins He joins the Jays. (George didn't bounce back like he did in real life. He is a well-below average player.) __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-21-2026, 08:58 PM	#151
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 6th, 2025 The Jays are making moves but they are trending in the wrong direction. Today they lost, 7-2, to the Angels. WP - Yusei Kikuchi (5-6) LP - Max Scherzer (6-6) Record - 43-48 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-21-2026, 08:59 PM	#152
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	Luis Aviles Jr. and Jack Winkler signed minor league contracts. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-21-2026, 09:24 PM	#153
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	TRADE To ORIOLES Orelvis Martinez Khal Stephen Trey Yesavage To BLUE JAYS Ramon Urias (BAL retains small piece of salary) Keeler Morfe Dylan Beavers Douglas Hodo III Jeremiah Jackson Urias joins the Jays. Brent Headrick is sent to Buffalo. Ryan Yarbrough is called up. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-24-2026 at 11:30 AM.

01-24-2026, 11:31 AM	#154
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	Just remember as you see the trades of Gausman, Varsho, Springer, and Yesavage that players in OOTP don't always evolve the same way as they did in real life. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-24-2026, 11:54 AM	#155
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 7th, 2025 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer as the Jays beat the White Sox, 6-4. Lane Thomas also homered for Toronto. WP - Ryan Yarbrough (1-0) Save - Pedro Avila (1) LP - Jordan Guerrero (0-2) Record - 44-48 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-24-2026, 11:55 AM	#156
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	Players of the Week: Cody Bellinger, Yankees & LaMonte Wade Jr., Giants The Jays have called to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-24-2026, 11:56 AM	#157
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	Mac Sceroler and Beau Sulser signed minor league deals. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-24-2026, 12:31 PM	#158
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	TRADE A big win for us! To CUBS Nathan Lukes To BLUE JAYS Jameson Taillon (CHC pay full salary for the next two years!) Brett Bateman Ben Cowles Jaylen Palmer Brandon Birdsell Taillon joins the Jays. Kenta Maede is placed on waivers. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-28-2026, 10:09 AM	#159
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	Nick Sandlin is sent to Buffalo. Carson Palmquist is called up. We are happy with Sandlin. We just had a bit of a roster crunch due to the trades and needed a fresh arm. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-28-2026 at 02:22 PM.

01-28-2026, 02:23 PM	#160
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,944	July 8th, 2025 Carson Palmquist made his big league debut, and he did what was asked. He kept the team in the game over four innings. Unfortunately, the bullpen was less successful and the White Sox beat the Blue Jays, 7-2. WP - Lance Lynn (3-4) LP - Carson Palmquist (0-1) Record - 44-49 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````