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Don Mattingly Leaving Role With Toronto Blue Jays

Another one bites the dust. After a soul-crushing Game 7 World Series loss that probably has Toronto fans questioning their life choices, the Blue Jays are facing another sting: Bench Coach Don Mattingly is packing his bags.

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Report: Don Mattingly set to leave Blue Jays

Don Mattingly is stepping away from his position as bench coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Post reported on Thursday. Mattingly's contract expired after the Blue Jays' season ended with an 11th-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday.

Bo Bichette News / CBSSports.com / November 6

MLB qualifying offer: Bo Bichette gets QO, more players expected to receive one-year, $22M contract offer

The deadline for players to accept or decline the QO is Nov. 18

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Don Mattingly will not return as Blue Jays’ bench coach in 2026

Don Mattingly is leaving the Blue Jays following their heartbreaking loss to the Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chris Bassitt News / Bluebird Banter / November 6

The Season That Was: Chris Bassitt

Coming into 2025, Chris Bassitt had played two of the three years on his big $63 million free agent contract. Chris was a late bloomer, he didn’t make the majors until he was 25 and had pitched in only 40 MLB games before his 30th birthday.

Bo Bichette News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Bo Bichette

There’s no rest for the wicked, as they say. Though the Toronto Blue Jays have had less than a week to fully absorb their heartbreaking World Series loss to the Dodgers, they now have to immediately shift focus to the offseason.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluebird Banter / November 6

Happy Birthday Ricky Romero and Alejandro Kirk

Ricky Romero turns 41 today. Ricky was the Jays’ first-round pick in the first round of the 2005 draft (6th overall), out of California State University, Fullerton).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6

The Blue Jays have a challenging and delicate task this offseason

There’s no doubt that the Blue Jays’ clubhouse chemistry contributed to their playoff run this fall. While that’s obviously a great thing, it adds another wrinkle to the equation as the front office looks to tweak the roster over the winter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 6

MLB Insider Predicts Intriguing Offseason Blueprint for Blue Jays This Winter

The Toronto Blue Jays had one of their best seasons in franchise history this past season, and despite it ending in a World Series loss, there is a lot to build off of heading into 2026.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Bo Bichette News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Blue Jays Shortstop Hits Free Agency After Strong 2025

Toronto Blue Jays’ shortstop Bo Bichette is slated to become a free agent after the team’s World Series run. Bichette is set to be among the top two offseason free agents this offseason.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

It’s not urgent, but the Blue Jays should consider signing Trey Yesavage to a contract extension this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays had one of the best prospect stories of 2025 with right-hander Trey Yesavage. A first-round pick in 2024, Yesavage debuted in Single-A Dunedin earlier this year and bullrushed his way to the big leagues, striking out numerous opponents along the way.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 5

Three questions facing the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were agonizingly close to dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 5

Could Major Change Be Coming for Bo Bichette If He Re-Signs With Blue Jays?

Once the sting from losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers wears off, it's a big offseason ahead for the Toronto Blue Jays. One move that already happened was pitcher Shane Bieber deciding to exercise his $16 million option for next season to remain with the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Why Ken Rosenthal was surprised to see Shane Bieber exercise contract option

Still reeling from a heartbreaking World Series loss, the Toronto Blue Jays received some positive news for the team’s future. Shane Bieber exercised his player option for 2026.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Addison Barger credits Blue Jays’ success to creating winning culture: ‘They’re teaching how to win’

Before you learn to run, you first need to learn how to walk. For the Toronto Blue Jays, after finishing last in the AL East with only 74 wins in 2024, they first needed to understand what it meant to win again before embarking on one of the most successful seasons in franchise history.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Blue Jays announce Spring Training schedule

In less than four months, the Toronto Blue Jays will be playing baseball again. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays announced their Spring Training schedule.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5