Dylan Cease's average fastball velocity has dipped ominously from the beginning of the season. Sportsnet's Nick Ashbourne examines what it might mean for the Blue Jays ace.

A September surge will likely require at least one Blue Jays hitter to deliver the type of elite production nobody has managed this season. Nick Ashbourne takes a look at who could step up to be the offensive hero the club needs.

The Blue Jays are suddenly in the hunt for a playoff spot. Nick Ashbourne offers up a couple of under-the-radar factors that could contribute to whether they can snatch a playoff position that looked out of reach not long ago.

The Blue Jays are 7-4 since the trade deadline, and Jose Soriano, Brett Bateman and Josh Smith are already making their mark as Toronto’s playoff hopes gain momentum.

All eyes will be on Jose Soriano as he makes his Blue Jays debut Friday. The starter is bound to benefit from much-improved defensive infrastructure in the areas most important to his pitching style.

As the Blue Jays approach the trade deadline, there is more attention on who might leave than who might join. But that doesn't mean Toronto can't have a deadline that yields positive results for the organization, writes Nick Ashbourne.