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Blue Jays Make Announcement After Edwin Diaz News

The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of a World Series title, but ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After winning the American League pennant for the first time since 1993, Toronto pushed the defending champion Dodgers to seven games before falling in heartbreaking fashion at Rogers Centre in extra innings of Game 7.

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Jays Outright Yariel Rodriguez Off 40-Man

Occasionally, the Jays make a move that I don’t understand They placed Yariel Rodriguez on waivers. He wasn’t claimed, but he’s no longer on the 40-man..

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 6

Top Options for Blue Jays If Bo Bichette Walks in Free Agency

The Blue Jays face a critical offseason decision with Bo Bichette hitting free agency after their World Series run. Bichette is projected to command approximately $175 to $200 million over seven years, a significant investment that could strain Toronto's payroll flexibility.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 6

Blue Jays draftee Chase Brunson ranks on MLB Pipeline’s recent top 100 draft list

The 2023 draft was a good one for the Toronto Blue Jays. With their first-round pick, they selected Arjun Nimmala 20th overall. The shortstop is currently their third-best prospect, only behind Trey Yesavage and JoJo Parker.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6

Blue Jays interested in six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto

Kazuma Okamoto’s posting window closes in four weeks’ time, and Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes that the six-time NPB All-Star is getting “big interest” from Major League teams. The Pirates and Red Sox have already been linked to Okamoto’s market, and Heyman reports that the Blue Jays are also showing interest.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 6

Chatting with Blue Jays prospect Reece Wissinger ahead of his first pro season

The Blue Jays’ farm system took a huge leap forward last year, with several promising prospects breaking through and contributing at different stages of the minor league ladder.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 6

The Blue Jays shouldn’t hesitate to pay Kyle Tucker like a superstar

Kyle Tucker may lack the magnetic pull of some of baseball’s biggest stars, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t one — and the Blue Jays should treat him as

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 6

MLB Insider Ranks Blue Jays in Puzzling Spot After Terrific Season

The offseason is here and if one organization has turned some heads with the moves they are making it is the Toronto Blue Jays. It started with pitcher Shane Bieber unexpectedly triggering his player option for 2026 to return to Toronto.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5

Bo Bichette linked to Blue Jays’ rival in free agency

A two-time All-Star, Bichette hit .311 with 18 home runs in 139 games last season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 5

Blue Jays Among Top Teams Pursuing Japanese Slugger Kazuma Okamoto

The Toronto Blue Jays are spending aggressively this offseason after falling one win short of a championship. Following their Game 7 World Series loss to the Dodgers, the organization has already committed over $240 million in free agent deals and continues targeting elite talent to return to the Fall Classic.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 5

Blue Jays Insider Explains Why Kyle Tucker Could Be Perfect Fit

The Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series in heartbreaking fashion but haven't slowed down this offseason. They've already signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce while retaining Shane Bieber.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 5

Blue Jays sign Dominican teenage catcher Isay Veras

The Toronto Blue Jays organization has finalized another international amateur signing. According to the club’s transaction log, they’ve signed switch-hitting Dominican catcher Isay Veras to a minor-league contract, joining the franchise’s 2025 class of international prospect signees.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 5

Blue Jays Still Have Massive Looming Question Heading into Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings right around the corner, the Toronto Blue Jays have been very active so far, but there is still work to be done. Coming off just barely losing the World Series, the Blue Jays have come into the offseason on a mission to improve.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Max Scherzer Free Agency News Emerges Before Winter Meetings

ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney believes that three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer will return for his 19th big-league season and that he could sign with the San Francisco Giants this winter.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Former All-Star First Baseman Offers Bold Bo Bichette Free Agency Suggestion

Longtime MLBfirst baseman Yonder Alonso believes that Toronto Blue Jays All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette should explore moving to third base. Bichette, a two-time All-Star and one of the top free agents available, has never played third base at any level.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 5

Blue Jays: It’s good discourse, but don’t take a José Berríos trade to the bank just yet

I love a Blue Jays transaction as much as the next fan. It’s genuinely a good feeling to hear the Blue Jays in on so many names, meaning they’re willing to drop a bunch of cash or set up a trade.

Shohei Ohtani News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 5

Will Kyle Tucker be Another Shohei Ohtani Case for Blue Jays After Dunedin Visit

Toronto Blue Jays' pursuit of elite talent hit an all-too-familiar landmark Wednesday when Kyle Tucker toured the Blue Jays' Dunedin facility. It's the same complex where Shohei Ohtani said yes to a merchandise haul and no to a $700 million offer two years ago.

Cody Ponce News / Bluejaysnation / December 4

Blue Jays analysis: Starting pitcher Cody Ponce

The Toronto Blue Jays made another splash in the free agency market this week, this time it was an “off the grid” option. The club signed right-handed pitcher Cody Ponce to a three-year deal worth $30 million. Ponce is a former second-round draft pick, selected back in the 2015 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 4

The Blue Jays should clutch onto their starting pitching depth

For the first time in a long time, the Toronto Blue Jays have some serious starting pitching depth. After reportedly signing Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million contract earlier this week, the Blue Jays now have seven legitimate starting pitching options in their arsenal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Alex Bregman, Blue Jays Report Emerges After Bo Bichette Update

The Toronto Blue Jays have been aggressive to open MLB free agency. They have already made significant moves to bolster the rotation, signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract.

Shane Bieber News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Blue Jays' Shane Bieber Receives News Away From MLB

The Toronto Blue Jays made an improbable run to the World Series in 2025, yet came up one win short of winning their first championship since 1993. Although the season ended in disappointment, there is good reason they remain contenders next year.

Chris Bassitt News / Just Baseball / December 4

Chris Bassitt’s Best Fit on the 2026 Blue Jays Is in a New Role

Chris Bassitt is a free agent this offseason after coming off a three-year, $63 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays in which he enjoyed some of the most successful seasons of his career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 4

Why Blue Jays should be willing to open checkbook for Kyle Tucker

The Toronto Blue Jays could use more championship pedigree after losing in Game 7 of the 2025 Fall Classic, so why not add a player who has won a World Series already?

Could Kyle Tucker's Blue Jays actions lead to blockbuster signing?

Blue Jays sign reigning Korean League MVP to $30 million contract

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