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March 24, 2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays are solidifying their future after announcing contract extensions for GM Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider, a fitting reward after a near World Series appearance in 2025. As the team prepares for Opening Day, the battle for the final two bench spots intensifies, with Davis Schneider and Leo Jiménez among the contenders. Meanwhile, the prospect pipeline is buzzing, with new arms like Ryan Jennings making waves as they navigate different levels in the minors. Interestingly, former Blue Jay Alan Roden has been optioned by the Twins, adding a layer of intrigue about what could have been. With the 2026 season on the horizon, veterans like Max Scherzer eye career milestones, reminding fans that while the present is exciting, the future holds even more promise.

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2026 Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 33-36

2026 Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 33-36

Next up are four arms, some holdovers and some new entrants. and each finishing the year at a different level of the minors. 36. Ryan Jennings, RHP, age 26 (DOB: 8/22/1999), grade: 35, 2025: 16th The Blue Jays’ 2022 fourth round pick out of Louisiana Tech, Jennings has had an up-and-down transit through the Blue Jays […]

Jays Extend Ross Atkins and John Schneider

Jays Extend Ross Atkins and John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays announced contract extensions for GM Ross Atkins and Manager John Schneider, both of whom were finishing the final year of their contracts. This move wasn’t a surprise, especially considering the 2025 Jays season results, coming within a few inches of a World Series Championship and the earlier 5 year contract extension […]

Davis Schneider or Leo Jiménez, who will the Blue Jays select for the final bench spot?

Davis Schneider or Leo Jiménez, who will the Blue Jays select for the final bench spot?

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ Opening Day roster is almost complete. Needing to be announced by Friday, there are just two spots left for grabs between four players. On Monday morning, The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon reported that Chase Lee, Spencer Miles, Davis Schneider, and Leo Jiménez are all heading to Toronto, but only two will make…

Former Blue Jay Alan Roden optioned by Twins

Former Blue Jay Alan Roden optioned by Twins

A former top Toronto Blue Jay player with high potential has been optioned. On Sunday afternoon, The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman reported that Alan Roden has been optioned to the Minnesota Twins’ Triple-A team, the St. Paul Saints, mainly due to having options. Twins optioned Alan Roden to Triple-A St. Paul. Seemingly suggests James Outman has…

Scherzer can move up all-time K's list in 2026

Scherzer can move up all-time K's list in 2026

With each new baseball season, there are always more milestones to look out for -- and 2026 is no exception to that rule. Here is a look at some major milestones on the horizon for 2026 and beyond, along with a breakdown of each player’s chances of getting there this

Which Top 100 prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?

Which Top 100 prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?

In February, MLB Pipeline's experts attempted to predict which Minor Leaguers would make Opening Day rosters by assigning likelihood percentages to several Top 100 prospects. Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo gave 100 percent chances to five different prospects, four of whom have already made their MLB debuts. They also pegged