Submit your questions for Mitch Bannon's first Blue Jays mailbag
It's May 12 and the Blue Jays have won as many games as they have lost. Judging strictly by the offence, that might be difficult to believe. But it is true, thanks to a four-game winning streak to wrap up their previous West Coast road trip. Mitch Bannon, our new Blue Jays beat writer, has had a few weeks to get acclimated. Let's get his take on where the Blue Jays stand. Please submit your questions below.
Mitch Bannon May 12, 2025 Updated 3:17 pm EDT
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