Injuries and the lack of power have been two factors for the underachieving Blue Jays. But there are other cracks in the foundation, and one of them is lack of team speed. Nick Ashbourne has the story.

Louis Varland already entered this season among the Blue Jays' most trusted and effective relievers. But now he's taken things to another level. Sportsnet's Nick Ashbourne explores the stats behind the closer's newfound dominance.

As the Blue Jays ponder Jeff Hoffman's role it will be prioritizing the two objectives of maximizing winning in the short term and getting him right. Having Hoffman jog in from the bullpen in the game’s most pivotal moments might not accomplish either of those goals right now, writes Nick Ashbourne.

The Blue Jays need more from the top bats in their lineup, especially George Springer, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Nick Ashbourne breaks down what the concern level should be for each player's slow offensive start to the season.

A rundown of how the Blue Jays’ new players have looked out of the gate

Yes, spring training and WBC results should be taken with a grain of salt. But Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pre-season performances provide plenty of optimism for the Blue Jays star, writes Sportsnet's Nick Ashbourne.