Writing, talking, living and breathing the Toronto Blue Jays since 2007. Contributor at Blue Jays Nation.https://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mruiwebf4526I often blabber here about the Blue Jays, but I also do all kinds of freelance sports writing, content writing, and copywriting. If you need a writer to tell the story of your brand or business, my new website has more info, with my full portfolio. Thanks in advance! https://ianhunter.ca/30 Jul 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruiwebf4526https://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqs3jm62d32sICYMI - A Kingston, Ontario toy store has been flooded with requests for this toy that's become the hottest item on the shelves: a fire-breathing dragon on a stick. Now you can conjure up some magic with your own home run mascot, just like the Toronto Blue Jays. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-blue-jays-home-run-dragon-is-the-hottest-item-at-this-kingston-toy-store16 Jul 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqs3jm62d32shttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqrrnorllg2vICYMI - You know you've made it as a pro baseball player when you have a beer named after you, and you have three bobbleheads fashioned after your likeness. Thus has been the journey for Ernie James Clement. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/ernie-clement-now-has-his-own-beer-and-bobbleheads-to-boot16 Jul 2026 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrrnorllg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqrc6iewdv2gThe Toronto Blue Jays have a new good luck charm: a fire-breathing dragon on a stick. It's the hottest item for sale at a Kingston-based toy store. Here's how you can get your hands on the Blue Jays' new home run celebration accessory. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-blue-jays-home-run-dragon-is-the-hottest-item-at-this-kingston-toy-store16 Jul 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrc6iewdv2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqpkihybc22zWhat a year for Ernie Clement. He was named to Team USA for the WBC, and received the most votes for any American League All-Star. Clement now has his very own beer, and a third bobblehead to be released later this month. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/ernie-clement-now-has-his-own-beer-and-bobbleheads-to-boot15 Jul 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpkihybc22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqmdis5mik2cThe Mariners and Blue Jays joined MLB as expansion teams in 1977, yet the M's have hosted 3 All-Star Games, while the Jays have only hosted one. And there's no promise of an All-Star Game on the horizon for Toronto. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/when-will-the-blue-jays-finally-get-to-host-another-all-star-game14 Jul 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmdis5mik2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqjvgqztzo2oIt's been 35 years and counting since Toronto hosted the MLB All-Star Game. When will the Blue Jays get a shot at hosting this marquee event again? https://bluejaysnation.com/news/when-will-the-blue-jays-finally-get-to-host-another-all-star-game13 Jul 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjvgqztzo2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqibcpmbv22eAt 45-51, the Blue Jays are now dead last in the AL East, but still somehow 2.5 games out of a playoff spot. Make it make sense, American League.12 Jul 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqibcpmbv22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqfaqul3sc2xJeff Hoffman no longer leads MLB in reliever BABIP. Time to pop some bubbly? He was on pace for a historically high batting average on balls in play, but it's down to .396. 📸 Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images 📊 Via @stathead.com | @baseball-reference.com11 Jul 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfaqul3sc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mqc6aultyb2oLast week, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opted not to participate in the All-Star Game, citing back issues. Yet, he's continued to play this week. Is Vladdy doing more harm than good by not going on the IL? https://bluejaysnation.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-vladimir-guerrero-jr-il-stint-some-good10 Jul 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqc6aultyb2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mq6epycojj2oToronto Blue Jays starting pitchers are no strangers to ninth inning heartbreak. These are all the near no-hitters in franchise history. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/every-toronto-blue-jays-pitcher-to-lose-a-no-hitter-in-the-ninth-inning09 Jul 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq6epycojj2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mptj5e37ms2iLouis Varland just wrapped up one of the most dominant first halves by a Blue Jays reliever ever. Varland's 0.96 ERA is second-lowest in franchise history, second to B.J. Ryan's 0.84 ERA in 2006. 📊 Via @stathead.com @baseball-reference.com 📸 Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images04 Jul 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptj5e37ms2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mplpcp67ua2cCanada Day is always one of the biggest days at the ballpark for the Blue Jays. Some fun facts about standout performances, clunkers, and the "cursed" red jerseys. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-blue-jays-on-canada-day-overall-record-cursed-jerseys-and-heroes01 Jul 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplpcp67ua2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mpgljk3b3k2oVladimir Guerrero Jr. has posted two of the worst months of his career in consecutive months. With a .498 OPS, June 2026 is tracking to be his lowest single-month OPS in a non pandemic-shortened season. (Via @stathead.com and @baseball-reference.com) 📸 Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images29 Jun 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgljk3b3k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mpaeltvjtk2iWhen somebody sees Woody or Buzz Lightyear walking and talking for the first time. 📸 Sportsnet27 Jun 2026 02:04 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpaeltvjtk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mp5acxovvs2eIt's the little things that keep coming back to bite the Blue Jays. Last night was a perfect illustration of how they tend to kill their own rallies. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/its-the-little-things-that-keep-sinking-the-blue-jays25 Jun 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5acxovvs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mp4hbaksds2sWatched this play unfold at the ballpark last night, and upon closer inspection, it's worse than I thought. Urias was tracking this ball the whole way, but thought Smith missed the catch. These kinds of plays cannot happen. 🎥 Sportsnet25 Jun 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4hbaksds2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mp2ju5kqom2dThe Blue Jays are back under .500. Did you know they've been 3 games under .500 on 20 occasions this season? This and other weird facts about their flirtation with mediocrity. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-blue-jays-continue-their-agonizing-battle-with-50024 Jun 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2ju5kqom2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3moxify7d2n2iICYMI - The story behind the Blue Jays' short-lived T-bird logo, and how this bird is back in the good graces of fans once again. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-t-bird-flies-again-how-this-blue-jays-logo-muscled-its-way-back-into-fans-hearts23 Jun 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxify7d2n2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mowcsvbfhc2pBaseball: one of the few lines of work where there's a dedicated person to slap you on the back. 📸 Sportsnet23 Jun 2026 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mowcsvbfhc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3movprdp2gc2xOnce an alternate logo on a third uniform, the T-Bird flies again. Here's how this 2000s Blue Jays logo came to be, and why it's back in the good graces of fans once again. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-t-bird-flies-again-how-this-blue-jays-logo-muscled-its-way-back-into-fans-hearts22 Jun 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3movprdp2gc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mouv3e4uqc2g6-out saves are a rarity these days, but Louis Varland already has 2 of them this year. He's one of only 5 Blue Jays this century to have multiple 6-out saves in a single season. (Via @stathead.com and @baseball-reference.com) 📸 Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images22 Jun 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouv3e4uqc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3moqf3ickwr2zICYMI - The Blue Jays seem to have their favourite trade partners in recent years. These are the clubs they should target for some potential deals this year. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-exploring-trades-three-most-frequent-trade-partners20 Jun 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moqf3ickwr2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3moq4eckepc2cThe Blue Jays have had success with these trade partners in the past. Why not go back to the well again at this year's trade deadline? https://bluejaysnation.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-exploring-trades-three-most-frequent-trade-partners20 Jun 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moq4eckepc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mol3rg45es2oLast night, Louis Varland accomplished a feat that only four Blue Jays relievers have done before. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/louis-varland-one-in-five-toronto-blue-jays-relievers-utter-dominance18 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol3rg45es2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mojq2ewkmc2jLouis Varland, goodness gracious.18 Jun 2026 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojq2ewkmc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3moj3o3dcas2yGeorge Springer has hit some special home runs during his Blue Jays tenure. Last night's career homer 300 was one of Springer's top five home runs with the Blue Jays. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/george-springers-top-5-home-runs-as-a-toronto-blue-jay17 Jun 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moj3o3dcas2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mog4wo6vj224I promise I'm not trying to rage bait here, but there are some Blue Jays who have no business being as high as they are on the All-Star Game ballot. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-most-and-least-deserving-blue-jays-on-the-all-star-game-ballot16 Jun 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog4wo6vj224https://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3moeiabbp722dKazuma Okamoto is among the less than 1% of hitters to accomplish this rare feat in Rogers Centre/SkyDome history. Kaz, welcome to the 500 Level home run club. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-kazuma-okamoto-latest-join-500-level-homer-club15 Jun 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moeiabbp722dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bluejayhunter.com/post/3mnzslndd3s26The night after he surpassed 3,500 strikeouts, it's time to have the uncomfortable conversation about Max Scherzer. https://bluejaysnation.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-max-scherzer-rotation-spot-jeopardy-shane-bieber-return11 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:eia5xcbvtdimp5blnxunkzs7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzslndd3s26