Nick Ashbourne

What the Blue Jays' lack of high-end velocity means

Nick Ashbourne

What Gausman’s velocity uptick really means for Blue Jays

In his first two spring outings, Gausman is averaging 95.0 m.p.h. on his four-seamer, hinting at a return to form in 2025. Nick Ashbourne examines just how impactful the velocity uptick is to the Jays ace.

How could Orelvis Martinez fit into crowded Blue Jays lineup?

How position scarcity will impact Blue Jays' free agent plans

As free agency heats up, the Blue Jays will have to consider where it makes sense to shop at the top of the market and where cheaper alternatives project to be at least league average. Nick Ashbourne breaks it down into several different categories.

Could Marco Estrada be a comparable for Blue Jays' Bowden Francis?

Bowden Francis' effectiveness since returning to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation is extraordinary and difficult to comprehend in the context of his entire professional track record before late July. As Nick Ashbourne looks, what Francis is doing at the moment has a lot of the same DNA as Marco Estrada’s best stretches with the team.

Blue Jays' Addison Barger making real progress at the plate

What areas should Blue Jays address in summer trades?

With buzz around the team intensifying, Nick Ashbourne takes a look at what needs the Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to fill approaching the MLB trade deadline.

Chris Bassitt has quietly been changing pitch mix for Blue Jays – and it's working

This season, Toronto Blue Jays righty Chris Bassitt is simplifying his pitch mix, not complicating it. Nick Ashbourne tells us why.

As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. quietly shifts approach, power returns for Blue Jays

When would Guerrero Jr. be most useful at third base for Blue Jays?

Playing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base may not be a long-term strategy for the Blue Jays. But while we're here, we might as well figure out when the move can make sense.