Inside The Blue Jays
Mitch Bannon

Mitch Bannon

Joined: May 8, 2021

Mitch Bannon is a baseball reporter for Sports Illustrated covering the Toronto Blue Jays and their minor league affiliates.Twitter: @MitchBannon

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4 Blue Jay Standouts From Early Arizona Fall League Action

Breaking down Ricky Tiedemann, Damiano Palmegiani and Dasan Brown's early returns at the 2023 Arizona Fall League.

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4 Takeaways From Mark Shapiro's End Of Season Blue Jays Press Conference

Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro talked about the future of GM Ross Atkins, the 2024 Blue Jays payroll, the failures of the 2023 season, and more.

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Bannon: Blue Jays Are Trending in the Wrong Direction

Despite missing the playoffs, the 2021 Blue Jays gave hope for a brighter future. But that year's team may have been the peak.

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John Schneider to Return As 2024 Blue Jays Manager

The Blue Jays will bring back John Schneider as manager next season, GM Ross Atkins announced.

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Blue Jays Weigh In On Berríos' Early Exit In Playoff Start

Multiple Blue Jays players spoke on the team's decision to lift José Berríos in the fourth inning of Toronto's Game 2 Wild Card loss.

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Blue Jays' 2023 Season Comes to Crashing Close With Playoff Loss to Twins

With a controversial pitching chance and missed opportunities, the Blue Jays' 2023 season ended with a Game 2 Wild Card loss to the Twins.

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Berríos 'Motivated' By Return To Minnesota, Crucial Game 2 Start

After a rebound season, José Berríos has earned the right to take the ball for the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the 2023 Wild Card series with Toronto's season on the line.

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Looking For a Playoff Do-over, the Blue Jays Fall Flat

The Blue Jays' Game 1 loss to the Twins shared striking similarities to their opening Wild Card loss to the Mariners last year.

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Inside the Blue Jays' Wild Card Playoff Rotation

Breaking down how Kevin Gausman, José Berríos, and Chris Bassitt match up against the Minnesota Twins for the 2023 Wild Card series.

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3 X-Factors For Blue Jays Wild Card Series vs Twins

Breaking down why Kevin Gausman, Matt Chapman, and Brandon Belt will play a crucial part in the Blue Jays Wild Card series success.

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'Drenched In Beer and Champagne': Blue Jays Party After 2023 Playoff Clinch

The Blue Jays celebrated their spot in the 2023 MLB postseason with champagne, beer, and a post-game party.

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Blue Jays Clinch 2023 Playoff Spot With Mariners Loss

The Blue Jays walked off the Rays on Saturday to clinch a spot in the 2023 MLB postseason.

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