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MLB Reacts to Buck Martinez's Retirement Announcement

Major League Baseball reacted Friday after Buck Martinez announced his retirement, closing the book on a career that spanned more than four decades with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 33: Elaineiker Coronado

Aside from Juan Sanchez, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Elaineiker Coronado had the best season for any player in the Dominican Summer League. 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.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Blue Jays: Examining the fit for a Max Scherzer reunion in 2026

With Spring Training right around the corner, the Blue Jays have already established a very strong rotation by adding names like Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to an already deep pitching staff with the likes of Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Shane Bieber and rookie sensation Trey Yesavage.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Report: Decision from Blue Jays, Eric Lauer arbitration hearing expected next week

We’ll soon know whether Eric Lauer won his arbitration hearing against the Toronto Blue Jays. Both sides failed to reach an agreement for the 2026 season prior to last month’s arbitration filing deadline, and since the Blue Jays are a file-and-trial team, that meant they were headed to an arbitration hearing.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Blue Jays: How Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can become an MVP candidate in 2026

Breaking news: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is very good at baseball. He’s been impressive from the day he broke through with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, and recently authored one of the most impressive postseasons in history during the team’s World Series run. Everyone knows Guerrero is the guy in Toronto.

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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.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 6

Buck Martinez Retires

Buck Martinez has announced he is retiring from the broadcast booth: It’s hard to believe I came to Toronto in a trade in May of 1981, thinking that would be the end of a very good career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / February 6

Longtime Broadcaster Retires After Four Decades With the Blue Jays

Legendary Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has announced his retirement, closing the book on an extraordinary career in the booth that spanned more than forty years.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / February 6

Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires

When the Toronto Blue Jays take the field this season, it will be without a longtime voice in the radio booth as broadcaster Buck Martinez announced his retirement Friday after more than four decades.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires ahead of 2026 season

There’ll never be another broadcaster like the legendary Buck Martinez. In a statement released by the Toronto Blue Jays’ official television and radio broadcaster, Sportsnet, on Friday, the 77-year-old Martinez officially announced his retirement from broadcasting ahead of the 2026 season.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Why not signing Bo Bichette will be Blue Jays’ biggest offseason regret

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a successful offseason. After coming oh-so-close to capturing the World Series last season, the Jays wasted no time upgrading their roster.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / February 6

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #14 Sam Shaw

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian baseball prospects list continues with another Toronto Blue Jays prospect who had a successful first season at the affiliated ranks, split between Single-A Dunedin and High-A Vancouver.

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

Late Move Fuels a New AL Pennant Rival for the Blue Jays in 2026

With spring training mere weeks away, the Toronto Blue Jays had emerged as the clear front-runner for an American League Pennant repeat this season, until 36 hours ago.

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Angel Bastardo News / Bluejaysnation / February 5

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Angel Bastardo is one of many relievers fighting for a spot in Toronto’s bullpen

The big question entering Spring Training is which relievers will earn the last few spots up for grabs. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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

Blue Jays Infield Possesses an Underlying Strength Heading Into Next Season

The Toronto Blue Jays infield will look a bit different in 2026. After long-time shortstop Bo Bichette signed a new deal with the New York Mets, the Blue Jays had to pivot.

Andres Gimenez News / Bluejaysnation / February 5

Andres Gimenez will be a crucial member of the Blue Jays roster in 2026

With the absence of Bo Bichette, Andres Gimenez appears to be the perfect candidate to fill the shortstop void for the foreseeable future. From 2022-2024, Gimenez was the best defender in baseball, registering 7.9 BWAR, topping teammate Daulton Varsho, who posted a 7.7 mark during that same stretch.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 5

The best Blue Jays giveaways announced for the 2026 schedule

It’s staggering to fathom this, but the Toronto Blue Jays have 81 home games this season, with 74 of them featuring a giveaway, theme day or promotion.

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

What Framber Valdez Signing Must Indicate for the Toronto Blue Jays

In a move that felt right out of left field, the Detroit Tigers have signed the top remaining free agent on the market, Framber Valdez, to a three-year, $115 million deal.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk Sends Message to Cubs Player After Career Decision

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the strongest offensive cores in baseball as the organization heads into 2026 looking to make another deep postseason run.

Javen Coleman News / Bluejaysnation / February 5

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 34: Javen Coleman

Javen Coleman went from a non-drafted free agent to one of the most exciting relievers in the Toronto Blue Jays system. 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 5

Blue Jays Lose Piece of World Series Team After Agreed to Join AL East Rival

The Toronto Blue Jays fell short of their goal last season, and lost a heated World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a seven-game affair that went the distance and then some, requiring extra innings to be decided.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 5

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #15 Will Hynes

The Cleveland Guardians have been one of the more prominent organizations to dip into Canadian baseball talent, and this next player is one of the highlights from the 2025 MLB Draft.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with a new team after World Series blunder

Toronto’s most hated player is now off to a rival team. Veteran MLB infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 4

Red Sox find infield depth with addition of Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Red Sox have found the answer to their problems in journeyman infielder and 2020 Gold Glove winner Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, is finalizing a one-year deal.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement Ahead of 8th MLB Season

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has seen lots of success early in his Major League Baseball career. Through seven years in the majors, Guerrero has put up a slash line of .288/.366/.495 with an .861 OPS, totaling 183 home runs and 591 RBIs in 975 games played.