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Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Adam Macko is one of a handful of starting pitching options in Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to have a handful of starting pitching prospects in Triple-A Buffalo next season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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Blue Jays: Examining Davis Schneider’s role on the 2026 roster

Davis Schneider was one of the many unheralded contributors for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025, but he enters this upcoming season with one of the least concrete roles on the team. Schneider, like many of his teammates, rebounded nicely last year after a dreadful campaign in 2024.

Tyler Heineman News / Bluebird Banter / February 8

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Tyler Heineman

Tyler Heineman is a 34-year-old journeyman catcher. He’s 35 in June, so it will go down as his age 35 season He’s played parts of six seasons in the majors.

Landen Maroudis News / Bluejaysnation / February 8

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 32: Landen Maroudis

The 2026 season will be a big one for pitching prospect Landen Maroudis. 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.

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 8

Blue Jays Success Should Lead to Climb in MLB Attendance Rankings in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays came up just short in the 2025 World Series, leaving the ballclub and fans with broken hearts. The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed another consecutive title, stamping their name into MLB history once again.

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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

Josh Fleming News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 7

Blue Jays Sign Josh Fleming to Bolster Spring Training Bullpen Options

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t done boosting their bullpen options for spring training, which starts next week in Dunedin, Fla. The Blue Jays announced on Saturday that they signed left-handed relief pitcher Josh Fleming to a minor-league deal with an invitation to Major League spring training.

Myles Straw News / Bluejaysnation / February 7

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Myles Straw is a useful fifth outfielder

Myles Straw earned his place on the Toronto Blue Jays thanks to his 2025 season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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

Three Offseason Subtractions Blue Jays Will Miss During 2026 Campaign

The Toronto Blue Jays took an aggressive approach to their offseason that is likely to pay dividends during their 2026 campaign. However, they could find themselves in moments of regret after waving off three of their players, one of whom was a longtime shortstop for the franchise.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 7

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #13 Émilien Pitre

The Tampa Bay Rays have a handful of Canadians in their farm system, including Repentigny, Quebec native Émilien Pitre, who ranks as Blue Jays Nation’s 13th-best Canadian prospect heading into the 2026 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 7

Blue Jays invite 3 intriguing players to spring training

Teams around the league are finalizing their 40-man rosters with spring training set to begin on February 20. On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they are inviting three players to spring training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / February 7

'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.

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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 / Athlon Sports / February 7

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.

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

Blue Jays May Have to Deal with Surprise Team in Quest to Win AL East Again

It feels safe to say that the American League East is one of the most difficult divisions in baseball right now as third place in 2025, the Boston Red Sox, would have won the AL Central, and the fewest amount of games won by any team was 75.

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The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

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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.

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.

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 / 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.

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 / Trade Talk Sports / February 6