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On YouTubeLyle Overbay News / Bluebird Banter / January 28
Happy Birthday Lyle Overbay 
Former Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay turns 49 today. Overbay was selected by the Diamondbacks in the 18th round of the 1999 draft. He had a couple of brief stints in the majors in 2001 and 2002 before making the team out of spring training in 2003, having been ranked Baseball America’s 65th-best prospect.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 28
How the Blue Jays Positioned Themselves to Maintain Dominance in 2026 Season
There is no doubt that the Toronto Blue Jays have positioned themselves as a clear contender this offseason. They came so close to capturing a World Series title in 2025, but that has not stopped the front office from being aggressive.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / January 28
How Should the Blue Jays Address Their Budding Surplus?
It’s already evident that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays will have a very different look to them than last year’s team. Now that we have a clearer picture of what next season might look like, how can the team address some needs while remaining competitive?
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / January 27
Remaining Free Agents The Blue Jays Could Add
The Toronto Blue Jays have had a strong offseason as they look to maintain the momentum they built in 2025 heading into the 2026 season. The Blue Jays
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 27
Blue Jays Likely Cannot Trade Slugger and Will Be Stuck with Horrific Contract
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason going after some big time free agents, and while they were able to spend big to upgrade the pitching staff, the big bat did not come.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / January 27
Blue Jays Lose Another Player in MLB Free Agency
The Toronto Blue Jays were viewed as one of the early winners of this year’s offseason after securing multiple pieces in MLB free agency. But as the winter has unfolded, the picture has become less favorable.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 27
Two Reasons Why The Blue Jays Should Trade Giménez—And Two Why They Shouldn't
This offseason for Major League Baseball is rapidly dwindling to a close as spring training is a mere month away. While most of the top free agents are off the board, there are still a few left, but those signings won't be the only headlines before opening day rolls around.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 27
Potential trade targets if Blue Jays continue adding to bullpen surplus
With marquee free agents Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger off the board, each of whom signed elsewhere, you can argue the Toronto Blue Jays still need to make another splash to fortify their 2026 lineup in the post-Bichette era.
Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / January 27
How Ricky Tiedemann can help the Blue Jays pitching staff in 2026
Ricky Tiedemann is a name most Blue Jays fans who follow the farm system are familiar with. Drafted in the third round of the 2021 draft out of Golden
Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / January 27
Could the Blue Jays Turn to Reds Star for Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s New Running Mate?
The Toronto Blue Jays have long been searching for another superstar bat. Over the last three years, they struck out on Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Kyle Tucker, and most recently lost a star of their own in Bo Bichette.
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.
Chris Bassitt News / Fastball on SI / January 27
How Chris Bassitt Could Change Landscape of Starting Pitchers' Market
Chris Bassitt remains unsigned despite a very strong postseason with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is a solid middle-of-the-rotation innings-eater that can be trusted in big games, and contending teams could certainly use a presence such as his in their starting rotation.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 27
Ranking Blue Jays Notable Offseason Acquisitions Ahead of 2026 Campaign
The Blue Jays faced a significant loss this offseason with veteran shortstop Bo Bichette finding a new home with the New York Mets. Adding to the frustration, they also missed out on some noteworthy free agents.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 27
A new chapter in Toronto: Louis Varland reflects on being traded to the Blue Jays, postseason moments, and tinkering with his changeup
The Toronto Blue Jays put together a magical run in 2025, starting as an outsider in the AL East to begin the campaign, to going just a few outs from capturing a World Series title.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 27
Royals, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Royals and right-hander Aaron Sanchez are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The former Blue Jays All-Star will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 27
Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Daulton Varsho had his best power-hitting season since joining Toronto
The 2025 season was easily Daulton Varsho’s best season with the Toronto Blue Jays. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 27
Former Blue Jay Nick Sandlin signs minor league deal with Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have signed another former Toronto Blue Jay pitcher. On Monday afternoon, Orange County Register’s Jeff Fletcher reported that the Angels have signed Nick Sandlin to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.
Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / January 26
Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Trey Yesavage looks to build off an impressive postseason
Trey Yesavage had a storybook season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season. If you missed the most recent article, we looked at Addison Barger.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 26
Checking on some key members of the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays
The 2020 campaign kick-started a new era of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. The organization made the playoffs for the first time since 2016, squeaking into
Gabe Klobosits News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26
Cubs To Sign Gabe Klobosits To Minor League Deal
The Cubs and right-hander Gabe Klobosits have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. It wasn’t specified whether or not the righty would receive an invite to big league camp in spring training.
Nick Sandlin News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26
Angels, Nick Sandlin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Angels and reliever Nick Sandlin are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, reports Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.
Max Scherzer News / Yardbarker / January 26
Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer
Scherzer might not be a Cy Young contender anymore, but he still might have something valuable left in the tank.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / January 25
The Blue Jays’ Rotation Makeover Isn’t Talked About Enough
While most of the talk surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason has revolved around their potential to sign top free agent hitters like Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and others, there’s not enough credit given to what they’ve done to completely transform a bottom-of-the-league rotation into one of MLB’s most intimidating ones.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / January 24
The Blue Jays’ Next Top Pitching Prospect on the Fast Track
The Toronto Blue Jays‘ farm system has been reaping the rewards of a 2024 draft class that has delivered staggering results nearly from the on set. Their
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / January 23
Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet
Free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer knows that the end of the road is coming. That does not mean he is ready to take the exit ramp just yet.
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