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Ernie Clement News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Ernie Clement reveals risky offseason activity

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement just had his best season in the big leagues, and he may have another sport to thank for it. In an appearance on “The Hobby Never Sleeps” podcast, Clement opened up about one of his favorite offseason activities.

Foster Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15

Foster Griffin Receiving Major League Offers

Left-hander Foster Griffin has been eyeing a return to the majors after a strong three-year run in Japan. He’s received at least one multi-year offer, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 15

Blue Jays officially announce Tyler Rogers signing, designate Justin Bruihl for assignment

Tyler Rogers has officially signed his three-year, $37 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, the club announced Monday. Rogers, whose free-agent

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Justin Bruihl News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15

Blue Jays Designate Justin Bruihl For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have designated left-hander Justin Bruihl for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for righty Tyler Rogers, whose signing is now official.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15

Blue Jays Sign Michael Plassmeyer To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays have signed left-hander Michael Plassmeyer to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo for now but will presumably be invited to big league camp in spring training.

Kyle Tucker News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 15

Blue Jays Projected to Lose Top Free Agent Target Kyle Tucker to Hated Rival

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason swinging their financial hammer so to speak after falling just short of their first World Series title in over three decades.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 15

Future implications of Blue Jays’ 2026 payroll nearing historic $300 million

Spending is set to reach historic heights in 2026 for the Toronto Blue Jays. After losing in heartbreaking fashion in Game 7 of the World Series last fall,

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 15

Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Confirms 2026 WBC Plans

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will represent the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic under manager Albert Pujols. The commitment fulfills a promise to his father and offers redemption after a knee injury forced him to withdraw in 2023.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / December 15

3 reasons why this offseason feels different for the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays haven’t had the most success when it comes to being attached to highly coveted free agents like Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Juan Soto, coming away empty-handed in recent years.

Tyler Rogers News / Bluejaysnation / December 15

Blue Jays: An analytical overview of reliever Tyler Rogers

The Toronto Blue Jays added reinforcements to the bullpen by locking up right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers to a three-year deal. The club was seeking a high-leverage reliever, and Rogers appears to be that guy.

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Cody Ponce News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 15

KBO Teammate Knows Why New Blue Jays Starter Cody Ponce Got Huge Deal

To some in baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays rolled the dice big time on Cody Ponce. The Blue Jays signed Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal, a contract that was agreed to shortly after Toronto signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 14

Blue Jays Best Possible Move is Stealing Free Agent Star from Rival Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays have come into this offseason swinging as it relates to spending on big name free agents, and they have not been afraid to open up the checkbook.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluebird Banter / December 14

The Season That Was: Daulton Varsho

Coming into the 2025 season, we had gotten to know Daulton Varsho as a great glove/low average/with some power guy. He had a .217/.289/.398 batting line with 38 home runs in his first two seasons with the team.

Cody Ponce News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 14

Cody Ponce Opens Up About Getting Major Blue Jays Contract Offer

The Toronto Blue Jays made waves this offseason by signing KBO MVP Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal. Now the 31-year-old pitcher has shared the emotional story of how he found out about the contract that became a major talking point.

Dylan Cease News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13

Dylan Cease’s goal with Blue Jays could lead to huge 2026 season

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract in free agency. Adding him to the starting rotation gives the team a major boost in pitching, and it sounds like he is planning on focusing on one key area to improve his game for next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 13

Tyler Rogers and Trey Yesavage Present Unique Advantage for Blue Jays Pitching Staff

The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as the most aggressive team in the offseason. They haven't hesitated to build off last year's tremendous run. It started off with the massive signing of Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 13

Can Blue Jays Count on Braydon Fisher to Repeat His Breakout Season?

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a World Series appearance and spent big this offseason to get back. They signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal and added Tyler Rogers on a three-year, $37 million contract.

Tyler Rogers News / Yardbarker / December 13

Blue Jays make another shrewd move by adding reliever Tyler Rogers

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t been shy in showing their hand this offseason by going after some of the best free agents to help them get back to the World Series.

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Danny Jansen News / Yardbarker / December 12

Journeyman catcher Danny Jansen on move back to American League

A journeyman catcher with some pop is on the move, as Danny Jansen heads back to the American League. Late Friday night, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.

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