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February 2026

Max Scherzer joins Blue Jays crowded rotation
Implications for Jose Berrios and the leadership Mad Max brings off the field
 • Richard Griffin
Changes at the top for the MLBPA heading towards a 2027 work stoppage, plus Blue Jays issues heading into Grapefruit League play
Okamoto, Tiedemann, Berrios, too many lefty hitters and more
 • Richard Griffin
Blue Jays looking to Okamoto to help replace some of Bo’s offence
Rookie third-baseman is 7th Japanese-born player in franchise history
 • Richard Griffin
Blue Jays first day of camp brings unexpected injuries and clubhouse drama
Santander, Bieber, Francis and Berrios make news on unusual Day 1
 • Richard Griffin
Blue Jays brass sends mixed messages on Day 1
Injury updates dominate Jays opening meet-and-greet
 • Richard Griffin
Team Canada and the sloppy lead-up to WBC, Buck Martinez, Statues and more
The Blue Jays Level of Excellence must make room for Martinez
 • Richard Griffin
Beloved Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires on his own terms
Revisit this Conversation with Buck recorded Jan. 6, 2025
 • Richard Griffin
MLB list 47 current players AAV $25M or more
A-Rod with Rangers in '01 was first MLB player to earn $25M/year
 • Richard Griffin
Hall-of-Fame journalist Michael Farber joins Conversations with Griff for best of the Expos
Swapping stories from the era when the Expos and downtown Montreal were one
 • Richard Griffin

January 2026

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