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Seven-year MLB pitcher Erik Swanson announces retirement

Right-hander Erik Swanson announced his retirement Thursday on his personal Instagram account. Swanson, 32, pitched in parts of seven MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Mariners.

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Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Tatsuya Imai

It’s almost a certainty that the Toronto Blue Jays will sign a starting pitcher this off-season. Not only is there a gaping hole in their rotation, but Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber are set to become free agents after the 2026 season, while José Berríos can opt out of his contract.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Examining the Blue Jays’ pitching depth heading into next season

Despite falling out of favour in many pitching categories last season, the Blue Jays defied the odds and made a miraculous regular-season and playoff run, proving that they are a legitimate contender.

Alex Bregman News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Blue Jays: Alex Bregman should be on their radar this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays shouldn’t overlook free agent third baseman Alex Bregman when considering avenues to improve their roster this offseason. Bregman’s 2025 campaign with the Boston Red Sox was a tale of two seasons.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 21

Blue Jays May Already Have 2026 Rookie of Year Candidate on MLB Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays had plenty of talent shown off throughout the year, but specifically in the playoffs. It started in the American League Division Series went into the ALCS and through the World Series, but most of the time it was their bats that stole the show.

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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.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Alejandro Kirk was vital to the Blue Jays’ success in 2025

Everything went right for the Toronto Blue Jays, at least up to the final two games of the World Series. There were plenty of players who could be considered the most valuable player of the team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 20

Analyst Expects Blue Jays Outfielder to Have Massive Bounce-Back Season in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have a deep lineup, as displayed in their run to the World Series. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Alejandro Kirk, and George Springer spearheaded a red hot offense in October.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 relievers the Blue Jays should target this off-season

One of the top relievers in free agency signed on Wednesday. Raisel Iglesias signed a one-year, $16 million deal to return to the Atlanta Braves. While the Toronto Blue Jays had interest in the 35-year-old, they didn’t offer a contract.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Bo Bichette Receives Unfortunate News in MLB Free Agency

Bo Bichette is entering unrestricted free agency after seven excellent seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday, the 27-year-old infielder declined Toronto’s qualifying offer.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Rob Refsnyder

After bouncing from one team to another at the beginning of his MLB career, Rob Refsnyder found a home in Boston for the past several seasons. The 34-year-old South Korean native, who was once a Blue Jay for a brief time in 2017, has made a living out of being successful against left-handed pitching.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays’ interest in Raisel Iglesias shows that they’re looking to add a high-leverage reliever

On Wednesday, Raisel Iglesias re-signed with the Atlanta Braves. Shortly after the signing was announced, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reported the Toronto Blue Jays and Iglesias had spoken, but no deal was offered.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 20

Blue Jays Surprisingly Predicted to Trade Away Key Acquisition From Last Year

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the offseason desperate to find some answers after coming within two outs of their first World Series title over three decades and a devastating eventual Game 7 defeat.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluebird Banter / November 20

Season That Was: Alejandro Kirk

After four full seasons (plus nine games), with the Blue Jays, we had some to realize the good bat/poor glove description that we had been given of Alejandro Kirk wasn’t accurate.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 prospects the Blue Jays should avoid trading this off-season

It’s going to be a busy off-season for the Toronto Blue Jays. The team is going to be heavily involved in the free agent market, already being considered the favourite to land Kyle Tucker.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 20

Blue Jays Outfielder Crucial to Future Success Despite Missing Half of 2025

There were many good things that happened this season for the Toronto Blue Jays even though their Cinderella story ultimately came to a heartbreak ending.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Pete Fairbanks

Is a team ever truly satisfied with its bullpen? The Los Angeles Dodgers tried their best last offseason to assemble a super bullpen by signing Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates and bringing back Blake Treinen.

Erik Swanson News / Field Level Media / November 20

Former Mariners, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson retires

Former Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson announced his retirement on Thursday after seven seasons. Swanson, 32, spent four seasons with the Mariners (2019-22) before being traded to the Blue Jays on Nov.

Erik Swanson News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays: Erik Swanson announces retirement

A former Toronto Blue Jay has hung up the cleats. On Thursday morning, Erik Swanson announced his retirement via Instagram, ending his seven-year big league career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 players primed to contribute more for the Blue Jays in 2026

The Blue Jays enjoyed an incredible amount of success in 2025 with contributions from every corner of their roster. While there will be new additions to the team this winter, there will be existing players who will have more opportunities to extend the Blue Jays’ contention window next season.

Michael King News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays: Michael King should be the top starting pitcher free agent target

It’s been widely reported that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to add a starting pitcher via free agency this offseason — and Michael King should be the guy. King declined a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday to officially hit the open market.

Bo Bichette News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Bo Bichette

The top conversation around Toronto Blue Jays baseball right now revolves around free-agent shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is arguably the top-hitting infielder available on the free-agent market.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 20

Blue Jays Latest Move Shows Faith in Prospect Ricky Tiedemann’s Injury Recovery

At one time, Ricky Tiedemann was Trey Yesavage. Maybe Tiedemann didn’t take off like a rocket through the Toronto Blue Jays’ system like Yesavage this year.

Bo Bichette News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Blue Jays Star Shortstop Bo Bichette Rejects Qualifying Offer

With the deadline to accept or decline qualifying offers set for yesterday, more names have hit the open market this offseason. One of them was Toronto Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette, who will now be the top hitter available heading into the 2026 season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Red Sox interested in Bo Bichette, Kyle Schwarber

With holes to fill in the lineup, the Red Sox are exploring two of the bigger free agent bats on the market. WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports that “the

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15