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Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Brandon Valenzuela has backup catcher potential

Before the 2025 trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired their future backup catcher. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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Blue Jays Skipper Reveals Message to Players as Spring Training Ramps Up

It is one of the best times of year for baseball: spring training. That means Opening Day is inching closer and closer. Teams will soon reap the benefits of their offseason work, or learn they didn't do enough.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 17

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 24: Micah Bucknam

Micah Bucknam is the second player drafted in 2025 to make our 2026 pre-season top prospect list! 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.

Ernie Clement News / Just Baseball / February 17

Ernie Clement Will Be Key to the Blue Jays’ Success

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best lineups in baseball from top to bottom, and that’s no secret. In fact, in some areas, they might have too much depth and will have to make difficult decisions to prioritize certain players.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

Blue Jays’ John Schneider sounds off on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after Bo Bichette-Mets move

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to complete their World Series journey in 2026 after coming so close yet finishing so far in 2025. However, their revenge tour will have to take place without Bo Bichette, who’s now with the New York Mets after signing a three-year, $126 million deal with the team.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / February 16

Vlad Jr. 'turned the page' after World Series loss

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the last person to leave the Toronto dugout after the Game 7 loss to the Dodgers in the World Series last fall because the star slugger wanted that to be the moment when he moved on: "Right then, I just turned the page."

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 16

Blue Jays Could Shockingly Trade Fan Favorite Veteran Pitcher at Deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season now well into spring training with the hope that they can get back to the World Series this year and this time finish the job.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 16

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #6 Slater de Brun

The sixth-best Canadian prospect we’ll look at in this article was involved in one of the biggest trades this off-season. Born: Santa Monica, California

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Message After Blue Jays' MLB Free Agency

The Toronto Blue Jays had an eventful offseason following last year’s World Series loss. Despite the disappointing finish, the organization’s outlook has shifted as the club looks to build on that momentum and solidify itself as a long‑term contender in the American League.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 16

Underrated Trade Acquisition Could Thrive in Blue Jays’ Bullpen

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the better pitching staffs in all of Major League Baseball going into the 2026 campaign. After taking the Los Angeles Dodgers to Game 7 of the World Series, until proven otherwise, the Blue Jays are the team in the American League to run through.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

John Schneider reveals ‘main message’ to Blue Jays before spring training

The Toronto Blue Jays came up just short in their quest to secure a World Series title. Entering the 2026 season, manager John Schneider is hoping to lead his team to even greater heights.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 16

Should the Blue Jays consider adding more catching depth this Spring Training?

With Spring Training now in full swing, the Blue Jays are heading into the season looking to build on their spectacular 2025 season. With pitchers and catchers now in Dunedin, we have to look at how the team’s depth is shaping up long term.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Blue Jays Have Made a Big Mistake

The Toronto Blue Jays won the American League pennant in 2025. Pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to seven games in the World Series, the Blue Jays were just two outs away from winning their first title since 1993.

Adam Macko News / Bluebird Banter / February 16

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Adam Macko

AdAdam Macko is a 25-year-old, left-handed pitcher. The Jays added him to the 40-man roster in November 2023, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft. He was born in Bratislava, Slovakia (he grew up in Ireland).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 16

3 remaining bullpen arms who make sense for the Blue Jays this late into free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays were a few outs away from a World Series title, and it’s no secret that some additional arms in the bullpen could have been a real difference maker for the Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 16

3 realistic trades the Blue Jays could pull off during Spring Training

Baseball is back, and the Toronto Blue Jays are gearing up to defend their American East title in what should be baseball’s toughest division. The roster appears strong on paper, but good teams never stop trying to improve.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 16

Report: Former Blue Jay Ty France lands minor league deal with the Padres

A recent Gold Glove winner is heading to the West Coast. According to The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, first baseman Ty France and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league deal for the 2026 season that includes an invite to spring training.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 17

What Should Fans Really Expect From George Springer in 2026?

George Springer put together a career season at the age of 35. What does he have instore for an encore in 2026? Think about what the general consensus was on Springer last March as the Toronto Blue Jays left Dunedin to embark on their 2025 season.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 16

These Blue Jays Must Spark Offense After Bo Bichette's Departure

The success of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays came on the back of its offense. The club ranked fourth in the majors with 798 runs (or 4.93 per game) while sporting the best on-base percentage (.333) in the league.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 16

Blue Jays: 3 non-roster invitees who could make the Opening Day roster

Though the Blue Jays appear to have a roster set to compete come March 27th, there remains room for some non-roster invitees to break out in Spring Training and earn an Opening Day roster spot.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 16

Blue Jays Swing Trade With Astros, But Is it Enough?

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first big trade in a while, making an outfielder swap with the Houston Astros. This move isn’t necessarily a blockbuster trade, but following Anthony Santander’s surgery announcement that will sideline him for the majority of the 2026 season, something is better than nothing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 14

Blue Jays' John Schneider Shares Alejandro Kirk Update Ahead of World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing for the upcoming season, fully confident the current group can find similar success to what they achieved last year when they made their first trip to the World Series in 32 years.