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The Blue Jays should steer clear of free agent Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger remains a free agent as he and the New York Yankees are reportedly at an impasse in their contract negotiations. While the thought of poaching

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With or without another big move, the Blue Jays are likely to be in the trade market

Despite already having a busy winter, the Blue Jays are reportedly still in the hunt for Kyle Tucker and potentially others as the offseason continues.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / January 13

MLB Makes Dylan Cease Announcement on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease has had a successful career in Major League Baseball to this point. In seven years in the majors, Cease has started 188 games with a record of 65-58.

Bo Bichette News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

1 frontrunner has reportedly surfaced for Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette may end up going from the AL East to the NL East. Rival MLB clubs are beginning to view the Philadelphia Phillies as the most serious suitor for the two-time All-Star shortstop Bichette in free agency, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

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Rodolfo Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Rodolfo Castro To Sign With NPB’s Nippon-Ham Fighters

The Blue Jays released infielder Rodolfo Castro from his minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports that Castro is pursuing an opportunity with the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / January 13

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Alejandro Kirk rebounded in a big way in 2025

The 2025 season saw Alejandro Kirk put it all together for the Toronto Blue Jays. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

Rodolfo Castro News / Bluejaysnation / January 13

Blue Jays: Rodolfo Castro released, signs in Japan

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed a few prospects to a minor league deal. On Sunday, it was reported that the Blue Jays have re-signed both Eloy Jiménez and Rafael Lantigua.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 14

Report: Blue Jays have offered Kyle Tucker a long-term deal

Kyle Tucker’s market has been zooming as of late. After two months of the market moving like a snail, things have drastically picked up. Earlier on Tuesday FanSided’s Robert Murray reported that the New York Mets have offered Tucker a contract that is worth $50 million annually.

Kyle Tucker News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays May Be About to Lose Kyle Tucker Amid Absurd Reported Mets Offer

The Toronto Blue Jays came into the offseason hungry to land the kind of free agent superstar they have coveted for years now but seemingly always fall just short on actually signing.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 13

Report: Mets make historic offer as Kyle Tucker pursuit intensifies

The New York Mets are stepping up their efforts to land free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker, whose market reportedly includes the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, along with the Mets, has received an offer from the latter that would pay him $50 million per season on a short-term deal, as FanSided’s Robert Murray reported Tuesday.

Alejandro Kirk News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk added to Team Mexico WBC roster

The World Baseball Classic returns in 2026. The tournament will start on March 5 and end on the 17th. This is going to be an exciting one to watch after Japan defeated Team USA in the final last time out.

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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 / January 13

Blue Jays Criticized After MLB Offseason Move

The Toronto Blue Jays had an unceremonious end to an otherwise very successful season in 2025. Toronto won the American League East for the first time in 10 years after finishing the regular season with a 94-68 record.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays Two Hated Rivals Seemingly Closing In On Free Agent Star Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason looking to add a superstar on the offensive side of the ball, and while nice moves have been made, they have not yet accomplished that initial goal.

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Ernie Clement News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays got a lot of production from Ernie Clement during the 2025 season. The infielder is now taking his talents to Team USA, for the World Baseball Classic in 2026.

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

Blue Jays Make Their Mark in AL East Top 20 Prospect Rankings

The Toronto Blue Jays exceeded expectations in 2025 by earning a spot in the World Series, where they faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they fell short of winning the championship, the Blue Jays appear to be a strong team that is likely to contend for playoff spots consistently in the coming years.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / January 13

Today in Blue Jays history: Rolen/Glaus trade

Eighteen years ago today. The trade was official on the 14th, but we got wind of it on the 12th, so let’s split the difference. In the middle of a very slow January for Blue Jays news, the Jays traded Troy Glaus to the Cardinals for Scott Rolen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Is Philly About to Steal Toronto’s Crown Jewel? The Bo Bichette Saga Heats Up

It feels like the writing has been on the wall for a while now, but the reality is finally starting to set in for baseball fans north of the border. The era of Bo Bichette in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform appears to be gasping its last breath.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

A Look at Four Top Blue Jays Prospects Heading Into Next Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have worked at improving their farm system over the years, slowly rising up the ranks throughout Major League Baseball. They opened

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage News on Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays had a fantastic season in 2025. They won the American League East for the first time since 2015 after going 94-68. Led by manager John Schneider, the Blue Jays reached the World Series, ultimately losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the Fall Classic for the second consecutive year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 12

Blue Jays Urged to Add One More Star Offensive Player in Free Agency

With the offseason continuing on for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team has done an excellent job so far. However, a recent signing could impact what their plans might be for the rest of the winter. Coming into the offseason, the Blue Jays were a team that figured to be aggressive, and that has certainly been true.

Addison Barger News / Bluebird Banter / January 12

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Addison Barger

Addison Barger was added to the Jays’ 40-man in November 2022 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He’s 26 and, in two seasons, he’s played 204 games for the Blue Jays, with a .229/.286/.422 line and 28 home runs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12

Where do the Red Sox go after losing Alex Bregman?

In addition to their anger, Red Sox fans were also left grappling with one question: Where do the Red Sox go from here?

Cubs make splash signing, bring in Alex Bregman on five-year contract

Red Sox facing worst-case scenario at third after losing Alex Bregman

Red Sox find new target after losing Alex Bregman

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The '2010 & 2011 Texas Rangers' quiz

Kazuma Okamoto News / Just Baseball / January 11

How Kazuma Okamoto Best Fits on the Blue Jays

When the Toronto Blue Jays inked their latest free agent acquisition earlier this month, they cemented themselves as the most active team in baseball this offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12