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Blue Jays Announce Free Agent Decision on Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season as one of the top teams in baseball. They are coming off a heartbreaking end to last year, as they took home the American League pennant to reach the World Series for the first time since 1993, but fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.

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'This Could Become Awkward' – MLB Insider Sheds Light On Toronto Blue Jays’ Pitching Roster For 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays marched to the brink of the World Series title last year, with their starting rotation playing a massive role in their success. They lost Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt to free agency in the winter but added Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to their staff for next season.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluebird Banter / February 7

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Vladimir Guerrero

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a right-handed hitting first baseman who turns 27 in March. And, yeah, we really don’t need a ‘better know’ for him. He signed a 14-year contract extension back in April of last year, worth half a billion dollars.

Juan Sanchez News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 7

Why Juan Sanchez Could Become Blue Jays’ Next Huge Power Source

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the game’s biggest stars. But, not that long ago, he was an international free agent working his way up. Granted, everyone knew his father — Vladimir Guererro Sr.

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Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Andres Gimenez Makes Career Decision Ahead of 2nd Season With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have much of the supporting cast from last year’s group returning as they look to run it back for the 2026 MLB season. That includes infielder Andres Gimenez, whose first year with the club went incredibly well.

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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

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

Blue Jays Still Have Another Option if They Want to Make One More Splash

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason looking to make some huge moves in order to put themselves in a real spot to contend to get back to the World Series and finish the job.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Blue Jays: What is Joey Loperfido’s role in 2026?

As Spring Training approaches, Blue Jays fans can gear up for some entertaining battles between current 40-man roster outfielders, competing for playing time in 2026.

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

3 Blue Jays To Watch at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is less than one month away. There are players from every organization participating in the WBC. But the Toronto Blue Jays will have 12 players represent their organization in the tournament.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 6

MLB Reacts to Buck Martinez's Retirement Announcement

Major League Baseball reacted Friday after Buck Martinez announced his retirement, closing the book on a career that spanned more than four decades with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 33: Elaineiker Coronado

Aside from Juan Sanchez, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Elaineiker Coronado had the best season for any player in the Dominican Summer League. 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.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Blue Jays: Examining the fit for a Max Scherzer reunion in 2026

With Spring Training right around the corner, the Blue Jays have already established a very strong rotation by adding names like Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to an already deep pitching staff with the likes of Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Shane Bieber and rookie sensation Trey Yesavage.

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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 / February 6

Blue Jays Legendary Broadcaster Buck Martinez Announces Retirement

Toronto Blue Jays fans are going to be viewing games a little bit differently this season. Legendary Sportsnet Blue Jays color commentator Buck Martinez has announced on Friday that he is going to be retiring from the booth at the age of 77 in order to spend more time with family and enjoy his remaining years.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Report: Decision from Blue Jays, Eric Lauer arbitration hearing expected next week

We’ll soon know whether Eric Lauer won his arbitration hearing against the Toronto Blue Jays. Both sides failed to reach an agreement for the 2026 season prior to last month’s arbitration filing deadline, and since the Blue Jays are a file-and-trial team, that meant they were headed to an arbitration hearing.

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Blue Jays: How Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can become an MVP candidate in 2026

Breaking news: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is very good at baseball. He’s been impressive from the day he broke through with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, and recently authored one of the most impressive postseasons in history during the team’s World Series run. Everyone knows Guerrero is the guy in Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 6

Buck Martinez Retires

Buck Martinez has announced he is retiring from the broadcast booth: It’s hard to believe I came to Toronto in a trade in May of 1981, thinking that would be the end of a very good career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / February 6

Longtime Broadcaster Retires After Four Decades With the Blue Jays

Legendary Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has announced his retirement, closing the book on an extraordinary career in the booth that spanned more than forty years.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / February 6

Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires

When the Toronto Blue Jays take the field this season, it will be without a longtime voice in the radio booth as broadcaster Buck Martinez announced his retirement Friday after more than four decades.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires ahead of 2026 season

There’ll never be another broadcaster like the legendary Buck Martinez. In a statement released by the Toronto Blue Jays’ official television and radio broadcaster, Sportsnet, on Friday, the 77-year-old Martinez officially announced his retirement from broadcasting ahead of the 2026 season.