Paul Arthur
@paularthur.bsky.social
Posts on baseball (mainly #bluejays) but also other things on occasion.
#bluejays rumoured to have offered a long term contract to Tucker. Let’s see what happens next.
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly offered a long-term contract to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. #bluejays #toronto #lightsupletsgo
Report: Blue Jays Have Made "Long-Term Offer" to Kyle Tucker
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly offered a long-term contract to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
#bluejays rumoured to have offered a long term contract to Tucker. Let’s see what happens next.
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Bichette’s asking price, Blue Jays return to Sunday Night Baseball in the U.S. #BlueJays #MLB
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Bichette’s asking price, Blue Jays return to Sunday Night Baseball
The New York Post reports Bo Bichette is seeking a $300 million contract
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January 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Bichette’s asking price, Blue Jays return to Sunday Night Baseball in the U.S. #BlueJays #MLB
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The Blue Jays are reportedly hoping to turn Kazuma Okamoto into a superutility player. #bluejays #toronto #lightsupletsgo
Nightengale: Blue Jays Prefer To Use Okamoto as Superutility Player
The Blue Jays are reportedly hoping to turn Kazuma Okamoto into a superutility player.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The Blue Jays are reportedly hoping to turn Kazuma Okamoto into a superutility player. #bluejays #toronto #lightsupletsgo
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To make room for Kazuma Okamoto on the 40-man roster, the Toronto Blue Jays designated Paxton Schultz for assignment. #bluejays #toronto #lightsupletsgo
Blue Jays DFA Paxton Schultz
To make room for Kazuma Okamoto on the 40-man roster, the Toronto Blue Jays designated Paxton Schultz for assignment.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM
To make room for Kazuma Okamoto on the 40-man roster, the Toronto Blue Jays designated Paxton Schultz for assignment. #bluejays #toronto #lightsupletsgo
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Varsho catch from last April #blueyjays
January 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Varsho catch from last April #blueyjays
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#Bluejays busy signing broken pitchers to two-year minor-league deals, bringing in Nic Enright & Josh Winckowski, both recovering from elbow surgery. Good gambles.
They drafted Winckowski in 2016. There’s another free agent they drafted in 2016 who is out there to sign…
#BoBichette #HappyNewYear
They drafted Winckowski in 2016. There’s another free agent they drafted in 2016 who is out there to sign…
#BoBichette #HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
#Bluejays busy signing broken pitchers to two-year minor-league deals, bringing in Nic Enright & Josh Winckowski, both recovering from elbow surgery. Good gambles.
They drafted Winckowski in 2016. There’s another free agent they drafted in 2016 who is out there to sign…
#BoBichette #HappyNewYear
They drafted Winckowski in 2016. There’s another free agent they drafted in 2016 who is out there to sign…
#BoBichette #HappyNewYear
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December 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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December 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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It’s been 2-3 years since the height of Ricky Tiedemann Fever, but it feels like a second wave is coming.
Story on the #BlueJays’ pitcher I’m most interested to see when camp opens in February:
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Story on the #BlueJays’ pitcher I’m most interested to see when camp opens in February:
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Remember Blue Jays prospect Ricky T? You should
TORONTO -- Nearly three years ago, Ricky Tiedemann threw one pitch that no one could stop talking about. They still talk about it, actually.
In a Spring Training game in late February 2023, a 20-year-...
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December 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It’s been 2-3 years since the height of Ricky Tiedemann Fever, but it feels like a second wave is coming.
Story on the #BlueJays’ pitcher I’m most interested to see when camp opens in February:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Story on the #BlueJays’ pitcher I’m most interested to see when camp opens in February:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Mets cut ties with Vladi Guerrero www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/new-y...
Mets cut ties with Hall of Famer's son less than 2 years after signing | Sporting News Canada
This is one that might fly under the radar.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Mets cut ties with Vladi Guerrero www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/new-y...
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Even though he was battling cancer, baseball legend Babe Ruth still suited up as Santa Claus for children with polio. (December 1947 - New York City) ⚾️🎄 #MLB #Hero #Christmas ⚾️🎄
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Even though he was battling cancer, baseball legend Babe Ruth still suited up as Santa Claus for children with polio. (December 1947 - New York City) ⚾️🎄 #MLB #Hero #Christmas ⚾️🎄
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Since 2021, no MLB pitcher has thrown more innings than Shohei Ohtani and had a lower ERA doing it.
And during that time he has also hit 233 home runs (more than anyone except Aaron Judge).
It's completely ridiculous.
And during that time he has also hit 233 home runs (more than anyone except Aaron Judge).
It's completely ridiculous.
December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Since 2021, no MLB pitcher has thrown more innings than Shohei Ohtani and had a lower ERA doing it.
And during that time he has also hit 233 home runs (more than anyone except Aaron Judge).
It's completely ridiculous.
And during that time he has also hit 233 home runs (more than anyone except Aaron Judge).
It's completely ridiculous.
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REPORT: The #BlueJays have reportedly made "recent contact" with Scott Boras regarding 3B Alex Bregman.
Is Toronto about to land their next big star? We break down the latest from Ken Rosenthal and what it means for the 2026 infield.
Read more:
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#BlueJays
Is Toronto about to land their next big star? We break down the latest from Ken Rosenthal and what it means for the 2026 infield.
Read more:
torontosportspulse.ca/alex-bregman...
#BlueJays
Alex Bregman Blue Jays Rumors: Toronto in ‘Recent Contact’ With Scott Boras - Toronto Sports Pulse
The Toronto Blue Jays are in "recent contact" with Alex Bregman's agent Scott Boras. Learn why the star is a top target for the 2026 infield.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:26 AM
REPORT: The #BlueJays have reportedly made "recent contact" with Scott Boras regarding 3B Alex Bregman.
Is Toronto about to land their next big star? We break down the latest from Ken Rosenthal and what it means for the 2026 infield.
Read more:
torontosportspulse.ca/alex-bregman...
#BlueJays
Is Toronto about to land their next big star? We break down the latest from Ken Rosenthal and what it means for the 2026 infield.
Read more:
torontosportspulse.ca/alex-bregman...
#BlueJays
Will be interesting to see how this pans out #bluejays jaysjournal.com/blue-jays-ad...
Blue Jays add former standout Twins reliever after flameout with Red Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays are continuing to spend the majority of this offseason by beefing up the pitching department, this time taking a flier on a player looking
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December 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Will be interesting to see how this pans out #bluejays jaysjournal.com/blue-jays-ad...
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Talk about changing a hitter's eye level 👀
New @BlueJays teammates Trey Yesavage and Tyler Rogers feature the highest (7.11 ft) and lowest (1.33 ft) release points in the league 😱
New @BlueJays teammates Trey Yesavage and Tyler Rogers feature the highest (7.11 ft) and lowest (1.33 ft) release points in the league 😱
December 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Talk about changing a hitter's eye level 👀
New @BlueJays teammates Trey Yesavage and Tyler Rogers feature the highest (7.11 ft) and lowest (1.33 ft) release points in the league 😱
New @BlueJays teammates Trey Yesavage and Tyler Rogers feature the highest (7.11 ft) and lowest (1.33 ft) release points in the league 😱
#bluejays sign Tyler Rogers for three years, 81 appearances and a 1.98 ERA in 2025
December 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
#bluejays sign Tyler Rogers for three years, 81 appearances and a 1.98 ERA in 2025
#bluejays luxury tax in 2025 $10,000,000 what will it be in 2026?
2025 Luxury Taxes (via @spotrac):
Dodgers, $168,657,856 *
Mets, $86,194,127
Yankees, $60,205,499
Phillies, $48,112,313
Padres, $10,000,000
Blue Jays, $10,000,000
Astros, $1,105,612
Red Sox, $937,181
* - higher than the individual payroll of 12 other teams
Dodgers, $168,657,856 *
Mets, $86,194,127
Yankees, $60,205,499
Phillies, $48,112,313
Padres, $10,000,000
Blue Jays, $10,000,000
Astros, $1,105,612
Red Sox, $937,181
* - higher than the individual payroll of 12 other teams
December 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#bluejays luxury tax in 2025 $10,000,000 what will it be in 2026?
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December 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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It's early in the winter, so this'll change, but FanGraphs has early projections for the AL East, by WAR:
Blue Jays 46.2
Yankees 45.3
Red Sox 42.4
Orioles 41.9
Rays 38.6
By batting and pitching WAR:
Blue Jays 27.4; 18.8
Yankees 29.7; 15.7
Red Sox 21.6; 20.8
Orioles 29.1; 12.8
Rays 22.1; 16.5
Blue Jays 46.2
Yankees 45.3
Red Sox 42.4
Orioles 41.9
Rays 38.6
By batting and pitching WAR:
Blue Jays 27.4; 18.8
Yankees 29.7; 15.7
Red Sox 21.6; 20.8
Orioles 29.1; 12.8
Rays 22.1; 16.5
December 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It's early in the winter, so this'll change, but FanGraphs has early projections for the AL East, by WAR:
Blue Jays 46.2
Yankees 45.3
Red Sox 42.4
Orioles 41.9
Rays 38.6
By batting and pitching WAR:
Blue Jays 27.4; 18.8
Yankees 29.7; 15.7
Red Sox 21.6; 20.8
Orioles 29.1; 12.8
Rays 22.1; 16.5
Blue Jays 46.2
Yankees 45.3
Red Sox 42.4
Orioles 41.9
Rays 38.6
By batting and pitching WAR:
Blue Jays 27.4; 18.8
Yankees 29.7; 15.7
Red Sox 21.6; 20.8
Orioles 29.1; 12.8
Rays 22.1; 16.5
