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Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Lázaro Estrada is one of many starting pitching depth options

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest strengths is their starting pitching depth. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 14: Sean Keys

Sean Keys is one of a handful of position players who could break out in a big way in 2026. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 23

Question Time: Mad Max

The birds are singing, the snow is melting, and pitchers are getting hurt. Spring is here. The Jays have already lost Bowden Francis for the season. Shane Bieber is delayed, and now it sounds like Yimi Garcia will be as well.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / February 23

Instant Reaction: Kazuma Okamoto hits first home run in Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to Mets

It hasn’t been a great start to the Toronto Blue Jays’ Spring Training. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Jays hosted the New York Mets in Dunedin, falling 4-3 to move their Spring Training record to 1-2 after an 11-10 loss on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios drops relieving 8-word injury update

Jose Berrios was by no means a bad pitcher in 2025, but he certainly was not himself. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander struggled in the second half of the season and was ultimately placed on the injured list in September due to elbow inflammation, putting him in a vulnerable spot heading into 2026.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Blue Jays’ newly signed Japanese phenom hits spring training bomb

After coming up just short in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to go all-in during the offseason. One of their biggest free agency signings came in the form of third baseman Kazuma Okamoto.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Blue Jays' George Springer News Emerges Amid Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing for the 2026 MLB season with heightened expectations after an offseason focused on strengthening the 40‑man roster. Toronto has a group capable of winning a World Series title, and they will again rely on contributions from George Springer.

Spencer Miles News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 23

Rule 5 Pick Emerges as Blue Jays’ Top Dark Horse for Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays had themselves a year to remember in 2025, punching their ticket to the World Series for the first time since 1993. Now that they remember that feeling again, they want to get back in 2026 and hopefully raise the World Series trophy this time around.

Max Scherzer News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

How Max Scherzer’s 2026 Free Agency Mirrors Roger Clemens’ 2007 Yankees Return

There’s a familiar tension building around baseball as Opening Day 2026 approaches: Max Scherzer is still unsigned. Spring Training games are underway.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 23

Blue Jays Starters Against Bo Bichette’s New Team Could Be Opening Day Preview

Going into the third game of the Toronto Blue Jays pre-season ventures, fans have yet to see many familiar faces fielded, at least at the same time. But, for the match-up against Bo Bichette's new team, the New York Mets, it is quite a different story.

John Schneider News / Bluejaysnation / February 23

Report: Blue Jays, John Schneider continuing extension talks this spring

After managing the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series appearance in 32 years last fall, John Schneider is set to enter his walk year this season and become a free agent next winter.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Cody Ponce News / Bluebird Banter / February 23

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Cody Ponce

Cody Ponce is a 6’6”, 31-year-old (32 on April 25th), right-handed pitcher. I wonder if we could get him to recreate the Jon Rauch explosion at umpire Alfonso Marquez where John Farrell tried to hold him back from punching the umpire.

John Schneider News / Viral Sports News / February 22

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Breaks Silence on Contract Status

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the 2026 Major League Baseball season with high expectations, carrying the momentum from their remarkable 2025 campaign.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 15: Blaine Bullard

In the latter rounds of the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays selected a handful of interesting high school hitters, including Blaine Bullard. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 22

Comparing Best Available Options As Blue Jays Figure Out Opening Day Starter

Most things in life, and sports, are uncertain and unless the organization has a member of last year's Cy Young votes (or winner) then the Opening Day starter has yet to be named.

Cody Ponce News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce discusses Spring Training, playing overseas, and the reasons behind his jersey number

The Toronto Blue Jays made a few moves on the free agent front this winter, most notably on the pitching front. One of those key signings was right-hander Cody Ponce, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Toronto this winter after spending a few years overseas, split between Japan and Korea.

Nate Garkow News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays prospect Nate Garkow discusses his journey through baseball

Right-handed relief pitcher Nate Garkow is one of the newest members of the Toronto Blue Jays’ major-league spring training camp. When he signed a professional contract with the club in the summer of 2024, it marked a significant milestone in a career that has been a long road to where the 28-year-old reliever is today.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 22

Blue Jays Opening Day Roster Projection, Starting Lineup and Pitchers Prediction

It seems like just yesterday that the World Series came to a close, marking an end to the 2025 season. But here we are. Opening Day is a month away, and the Toronto Blue Jays' season will commence on March 27 against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Blue Jays Facing Decision After Max Scherzer News

The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of winning the 2025 World Series, falling in extra innings of Game 7 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was 18-year MLB veteran Max Scherzer who started that game on the mound for Toronto, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing just one run.

Max Scherzer News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer Reunion Buzz Builds As Spring Training Begins

Max Scherzer is one of the top starting pitchers still available in the free agent market. The three-time Cy Young winner spent the 2025 campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays after signing a one-year, $15.5 million contract.