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Blue Jays: An overview of the players heading to the World Baseball Classic final

The Toronto Blue Jays were in the double-digits when it came to players representing their respective nations at the World Baseball Classic. At one point, their entire infield was at the tournament, and numerous prospects were brought in to fill in the gaps left by the departed crew.

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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Message on Monday

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has had a fantastic career in Major League Baseball. Through seven years in the majors, Guerrero has slashed .288/.366/.495 with an OPS of .861, including 183 home runs and 591 RBIs in 975 games in the regular season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

Blue Jays’ rotation plans coming into focus ahead of Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation is beginning to come into focus with Opening Day just over a week away. We already know it’ll be Kevin Gausman taking the ball for this team against the Athletics on Mar.

Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Blue Jays Send Andres Gimenez Message on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez has had a very successful start to his career in Major League Baseball. Through six years in the majors, Gimenez has a slash line of .253/.317/.382 with an OPS of .698, including 56 home runs, 257 RBIs and 111 stolen bases.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Max Scherzer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 16

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Explains Hilarious Story Behind Viral Coin-Flip Moment

Max Scherzer has barely been a Toronto Blue Jay for a year, but he’s already become beloved among the fan base. When he re-signed a one-year deal a couple of weeks ago, his wife revealed a letter that their daughter wrote that she wanted to send to the Blue Jays asking them to re-sign her dad.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Jonatan Clase News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

Blue Jays option Jonatan Clase, assign six to Minor League camp

The 2026 season starts in a little over a week. On Monday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays made some more roster cuts. They optioned Jonatan Clase, while sending top prospects Sean Keys, Charles McAdoo, Arjun Nimmala, and Javen Coleman to the Minor League camp.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Trey Yesavage Announces Blue Jays Decision at Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to win the American League East for a second straight year, and if they do, right‑hander Trey Yesavage could be the team’s biggest difference-maker. Yesavage debuted last September, officially rising four levels in one of the fastest ascents to the big‑league roster in franchise history thanks to his elite play.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / March 16

Quick Spring Recap: Jays Beat Marlins

Jays 5 Marlins 4 (Six innings, rain-shortened) A win is a win. Pitchers: Lazaro Estrada: 2.1 innings, 3 hits, home run, 2 earned. 4.50 ERA this spring.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

Instant Reaction: George Springer’s lead-off home run lifts Blue Jays over Marlins

Rain, rain, go away. On Monday afternoon, the Miami Marlins hosted the Toronto Blue Jays, with the Jays defeating the National League East team 5-4 in six innings, bringing their Spring Training record to 9-12-2.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

The Blue Jays’ top 5 regression candidates for 2026

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays could not have won an AL East division title, dispatched the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, or come within two outs of winning a World Series title without the herculean efforts by everyone on the 40-man roster.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 16

Watch Blue Jays Reliever Silence Dominican Lineup in WBC Semifinal

The World Baseball Classic is quickly coming to a close, but Team USA is still alive after taking down the Dominican Republic in a pitching showdown in the semi-finals.

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

Blue Jays: Will Brendon Little’s revampled fastball get him back on track?

By the end of last season’s American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Brendon Little had completely fallen out of the circle of

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Trey Yesavage News / CBSSports.com / March 16

AL Rookie of the Year: Toronto's Trey Yesavage favorite at sportsbooks, but betting expert has different pick

Who will win 2026 AL Rookie of the Year honors? Matt Severance says look toward the South Side of Chicago.

Adam Macko News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

Blue Jays: Strong World Baseball Classic showing has Adam Macko on the doorstep of the Major Leagues

Canada’s 5-3 loss to the United States in Friday’s quarterfinals may have ended their World Baseball Classic, but it was certainly one to remember and something to build on moving forward.

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

Former Second-Round Pick Turning Heads at Blue Jays Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays have a stacked roster from both sides of the baseball. With the offense not having too much turnover and the starting rotation adding a big free agent in Dylan Cease, the Blue Jays will remain threats in the American League East until proven otherwise by their competitors.

Max Scherzer News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Max Scherzer Sheds Light On Famous Mound Chat With Blue Jays Skipper In 2025 ALCS

Max Scherzer did not have a good time with the Toronto Blue Jays in the regular season after joining the team on a one-year deal for 2025. The three-time Cy Young winner, nevertheless, played a key role for the team during the playoffs, helping the team to the American League pennant.

Daulton Varsho News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 15

Daulton Varsho Using Contract-Year Fuel to Boost Blue Jays This Spring

No one denies that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho has power. It’s just keeping him healthy that’s the trick. Varsho battled injuries last season but still turned in 20-home-run power in a limited number of games.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / March 14

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer providing crucial rotation insurance when it suddenly became necessary

The Toronto Blue Jays really dove into the ‘you can’t have enough starting pitching’ rhetoric this past winter. While the Jays were losing Chris Bassitt

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / March 14

Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman’s Opening Day start is long overdue

The Toronto Blue Jays named Kevin Gausman their Opening Day starter on Saturday in a no-brainer move to honour one of the best pitchers in franchise history. Gausman, 35, is entering the final season of the five-year, $110 million contract he inked with the Blue Jays in December 2021.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / March 14

5 Greatest Toronto Blue Jays Pitchers of All Time

The Toronto Blue Jays' 49 years of Major League Baseball makes the franchise one of the youngest in the sport. They've also been consistently one of the better teams in the sport since shortly after their inception.

Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / March 14

Blue Jays choose Kevin Gausman as Opening Day starter for first time in career

Toronto Blue Jays formidable starter Kevin Gausman has received the Opening Day nod for the first time in his career.

Kevin Gausman to make third career Opening Day start, first with Blue Jays

Blue Jays valuable prospect a depth outfield option this season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s success in WBC a positive omen for 2026 season

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / March 14

Which Blue Jays Enter 2026 Without Minor League Options?

While we might have the World Baseball Classic on our minds, once the tournament ends, the Toronto Blue Jays have some tough roster decisions to make. Of those decisions, a few of them centre around players without minor league options (some no-brainers, and the others not so much).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 14

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s success in WBC a positive omen for 2026 season

Guerrero's success in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and his consistency with his high-level performance could be a positive omen for the 2026 MLB season.

Team USA advances to WBC semifinal, but has one concerning issue

Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

José Berríos Visiting Specialist Due To Elbow Inflammation

Blue Jays righty José Berríos was slated to join Puerto Rico for the quarterfinal round of the World Baseball Classic, but those plans were called off when his tournament physical revealed a bout of elbow inflammation (via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson).