Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Should the Blue Jays keep or trade away Eric Lauer?

It’s amazing what a few weeks in spring training can do for a player’s stock on the roster. When camp opened, Eric Lauer was on the outside looking in for the Blue Jays’ starting pitching depth choices.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber trending in right direction, but there’s a catch

Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Shane Bieber is dealing with forearm fatigue, and the team is taking a cautious approach with the right-handed hurler. Bieber is expected to begin the season on the IL.

Dylan Cease News / ESPN / February 28

Cease records 3 Ks in Blue Jays spring debut

Dylan Cease gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings and recorded three strikeouts in his spring training debut with the Blue Jays on Saturday in a 7-5 win over the Phillies.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / February 28

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 1: Trey Yesavage

Was the Toronto Blue Jays top prospect heading into 2026 going to be anyone other than Trey Yesavage? 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.

CC Sabathia News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 28

Which Blue Jays Prospects Are Real Depth vs Marketing Names

The Toronto Blue Jays have grown some phenomenal baseball players through their farm system over the years, but they aren't known for having one of the top systems in the Major Leagues.

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 / Bluebird Banter / February 28

A Win and a Loss Recaps

A split squad day that had a loss: Jays 1 Yankees 5 Jose Berrios had a great day. 4 innings, no hits, 2 walks 2 strikeouts. Couldn’t ask for better against most of the Yankee regulars.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 28

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays win second game of Spring Training with 7-5 victory over Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally picked up their second win in Spring Training. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays played a split-squad game. They fell 5-1 to the New York Yankees, but were able to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 7-5.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 28

Surprising Bat During Spring Training Could Help Blue Jays Biggest Weakness

This offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays was a roller coaster ride. Management was extremely aggressive with their pitching staff additions, but their focus on retaining their homegrown hero, Bo Bichette, as well as 2x Silver Slugger Kyle Tucker, was not rewarded.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 28

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays fall 5-1 to Yankees in split-squad game

The Toronto Blue Jays’ losing ways have continued. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays played a split squad game, with one coming in Dunedin against the Philadelphia Phillies, and the other a game against the New York Yankees on the road.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 28

John Schneider Announces Trey Yesavage News Amid Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation saw noticeable upgrades this winter and is expected to be one of the club’s greatest strengths entering the 2026 season.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Status Update Emerges Ahead of World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into the upcoming MLB season with one of the league’s most talented rosters. The group added plenty of pitching this winter

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

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 28

Blue Jays Offseason Moves Quickly Turned One Weakness into Strength

The Toronto Blue Jays were as aggressive as any team this offseason, quickly strengthening a team that made it to the World Series in 2025. General manager Ross Atkins has done an admirable job of identifying talent and bringing in quality players, particularly with the pitching staff.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / February 28

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 2: Arjun Nimmala

The Toronto Blue Jays’ best position player prospect is Arjun Nimmala. 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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

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

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 28

Blue Jays: What a succesful 2026 season looks like for Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto was the surprise signing of the Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason, and he has been under the microscope since Spring Training began. Many questions swirl around the now $60-million third baseman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 28

Which Toronto Blue Jays Prospects Actually Matter in 2026

Opening Day is inching closer and closer, finally. Spring training games are well underway, meaning rosters are starting to shape up going into 2026. Some organizations will utilize prospects right off the bat, and that includes the Toronto Blue Jays.

JoJo Parker News / Bluejaysnation / February 28

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 3: JoJo Parker

The expectations are high for the Toronto Blue Jays’ first round pick in 2025, JoJo Parker. 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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 27

What We Are Actually Learning From Blue Jays Pitchers and Catchers

Coming off a huge heartbreak to finish the 2025 season, the Toronto Blue Jays still have a score to settle and a title to grab. As they have settled into spring training workouts and now games, the early storylines have quickly rotated beyond simple ramp-up discussions.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 27

Blue Jays Predicted to Land Talented Cardinals Pitcher Before End of Season

With spring training underway for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team will be hoping to replicate the success that they had in 2025 with another strong season. However, they might need some more help in order to do so.

Gage Stanifer News / Bluejaysnation / February 27

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 4: Gage Stanifer

The biggest breakout arm in the Toronto Blue Jays system in 2025 was Gage Stanifer. 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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 27

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays tie the Rays late, but ultimately fall 6-5

If a game isn’t televised or on the radio, did it even happen? On Friday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays headed down south to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 27

Blue Jays Hitter Named Top Standout on ABS Challenge Leaderboard

Fans are starting to get a good look at Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, and so far, it's sparked some interesting conversation for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 27

Blue Jays Top Prospects in 2026 and Where They'll Likely Start Season

Spring training is a time for ballclubs to knock the rust off and see what they are working with before Opening Day rolls around, which is rapidly approaching.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Interesting structure of Max Scherzer’s new contract is revealed

Max Scherzer largely has to focus on just one thing next season — innings pitched. The three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer officially agreed to return to the Toronto Blue Jays late on Wednesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / February 26

Blue Jays strengthen rotation by bringing back Max Scherzer

After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays moved quickly to reshape their roster for another run in 2026. A top priority was fortifying the starting rotation, and they’ve done just that by bringing back three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer.

CC Sabathia to take his place among Yankees immortals

Yankees may not be done adding to roster

Mets' Juan Soto sends MVP warning to Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz