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Team USA Makes Unexpected Ernie Clement Move Before Rockies Game

The Toronto Blue Jays had plenty of heroes in the lineup who carried the club to the World Series last year. While that level of production was expected from first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr., the face of the franchise, the contributions from utility infielder Ernie Clement were the most surprising.

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2 Blue Jays Offseason Acquisitions Producing Eye-Opening Numbers This Spring

There are so many faces to keep an eye on this spring for the Toronto Blue Jays. General manager Ross Atkins made multiple roster improvements during the offseason, making the Blue Jays a heavy favorite in the American League.

Myles Straw News / Bluebird Banter / March 4

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Myles Straw

Myles Straw is a 31-year-old, right-handed hitting, center fielder. The Jays traded for him on January 17th, 2025. We got Myles Straw and some international bonus pool money money.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 4

Max Scherzer’s accelerated timeline opens door for Blue Jays to use six-man rotation

Forget slow-playing, Max Scherzer is aiming to be ready by Opening Day. Now back with the Toronto Blue Jays for Year 19 in the Show, Scherzer has openly declared that he expects to be fully stretched out when the curtain rises for Game 1 of 162 against the Athletics at the Rogers Centre on Mar.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 4

Breaking down the 2026 Blue Jays starting rotation options

The Toronto Blue Jays have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the starting rotation. With Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease leading the way in terms of locks, the Jays’ rotation picture has viable options available to choose from, but no concrete answer as to who goes where.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 4

Toronto Blue Jays' Top Five Canadian-Born Players of All-Time

To be a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, the only current MLB franchise located outside of the United States, is to share a Canadian nationalistic pride alongside team support.

Joe Mantiply News / Bluejaysnation / March 4

Blue Jays sign Joe Mantiply to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have brought in some reliever depth. On Tuesday evening, the team announced that they have re-signed Joe Mantiply to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 3

Blue Jays: 3 X-factors for a successful 2026 season

Spring training is in swing for the Toronto Blue Jays, and many are eager to see how the new additions play out for the club. The Blue Jays signed some and lost some, but addressed most of their offseason concerns.

Max Scherzer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 3

Max Scherzer Explains Why Returning to Blue Jays Was a No-Brainer

One of the first teams to make a big free agent splash early in the offseason was the Toronto Blue Jays. They signed former San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract before the Winter Meetings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 3

Spring training roundup: Late HR lifts Blue Jays over Canada

Riley Tirotta belted a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning to propel the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-7 victory over Canada's national team on Tuesday in a World Baseball Classic tune-up game in Dunedin, Fla.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 3

4 Blue Jays Facing Worrisome Starts to Spring Training

With an exhibition game against Team Canada on Tuesday and an off-day on Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays have hit something of an early reset point in their Grapefruit League schedule.

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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.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Max Scherzer breaks silence on daughter’s adorable letter to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays got some great news recently when the team announced it had re-signed star pitcher Max Scherzer. Scherzer is opening up about what went down this offseason, as he thought about returning to the team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 3

Looking to build off breakout year, Barger’s emergence biggest X-factor to Blue Jays’ Bichette-less offence

In the post-Bo Bichette era, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence will have no choice but to score runs in ways they haven’t over the last six-plus years — and Addison Barger’s bat may offer their best solution.

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John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / March 3

John Schneider Has Blue Jays Decision to Make Before Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season with postseason expectations and one of the deepest rotations in baseball. Toronto is right up there with all the other contending teams in the MLB.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 3

Blue Jays Still Have One Additional Trade to Make Before Opening Day

After a historically disappointing way to end the 2025 postseason, the Toronto Blue Jays are ready for another shot at the World Series. Coming one win, even inches short of history, was absolutely devastating, but John Schneider and Co.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 3

Blue Jays: 4 players with the most to lose during spring training

For some baseball players, Spring Training is an opportunity to gradually get back into the swing of things—literally and figuratively. For others, however,

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 3

Blue Jays' Future Takes Shape with Updated Top 30 Prospect List

The Toronto Blue Jays, the reigning American League champions, looking to defend their title in 2026 against all odds, have a very bright future ahead of them.

George Springer News / Bluebird Banter / March 3

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: George Springer

George Springer is a 36-year-old, right-handed hitting, DH/OF, who signed a six-year contract with the Jays back in 2021, for $150 million, so an average of $25 million a year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / HITC / March 3

TKO President Mark Shapiro says UFC won’t profit from White House event, accept $30 million loss

TKO President Mark Shapiro has stated that the UFC does not expect to make a profit from its planned White House event and is prepared to absorb a projected $30 million loss.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer can hit rare milestone in first 2026 start

Toronto Blue Jays fans will be watching closely when Max Scherzer takes the mound to open the 2026 season. The veteran right-hander sits just 11 strikeouts shy of 3,500 for his career, placing him on the brink of one of the rarest milestones in MLB history.