Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gage Stanifer News / Bluejaysnation / January 29

A Q&A with Blue Jays top pitching prospect Gage Stanifer

When we think back on what the 2025 season meant for the Toronto Blue Jays, it’s impossible to put into words just how much of an impact that season had for the entire organization, top to bottom, not confined only to the big club.

Tommy Nance News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Tommy Nance found success in low-leverage last season

The Toronto Blue Jays will have a decision to make regarding Tommy Nance before the start of the 2026 season. 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 / January 28

Blue Jays Infielder Makes 2026 Underrated Players List After Strong Finish

The Toronto Blue Jays' run to the World Series was built on players exceeding expectations. Addison Barger, Trey Yesavage, and Max Scherzer rose to the occasion when they were needed most.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 28

Braves reportedly eyeing pair of veteran pitchers

Although the Atlanta Braves have been active this offseason, their starting rotation remains untouched. That may change in the coming days.

Eugenio Suarez linked to three teams in MLB free agency

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Davis Schneider carved out a role as a power-hitting bench bat

Davis Schneider has carved out a nice role for himself on a contender. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season. If you missed the most recent article, we looked at Ricky Tiedemann.

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

Blue Jays Superstar Slugger Named to Dominican Republic Roster for World Baseball Classic

The Blue Jays slugger finally gets his chance to play in the World Baseball Classic after a knee injury kept him out in 2023. The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Overview of Blue Jays’ 2026 depth chart as spring training nears

It may not feel or smell like it yet, but spring is just around the corner. Spring training will begin for the Toronto Blue Jays in two weeks, with pitchers and catchers due to report to Dunedin, Fla., on Feb.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will play for the Dominican Republic in WBC

To the absolute surprise of no one, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be participating with the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday morning, the team’s Twitter account announced that the Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman will be playing for the powerhouse in March’s WBC.

Aaron Sanchez News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Former Blue Jay Aaron Sanchez signs minor league deal with Royals

Former Toronto Blue Jay Aaron Sanchez has found a new home. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, Sanchez has signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals, with the usual invitation to Spring Training.

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

MLB Insider Predicts Major Rebound Season for Blue Jays Slugger

The Toronto Blue Jays made a statement to the rest of the American League that they shouldn't be forgotten about in a division featuring the historic New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 28

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set to join Fernando Tatis Jr. on World Baseball Classic roster

The 2026 World Baseball Classic can’t come any faster. There are going to be a handful of teams with stacked rosters capable of winning the entire thing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Ricky Tiedemann looks to regain form after Tommy John surgery

The 2026 season may be the year Ricky Tiedemann makes his long awaited debut with the Toronto Blue Jays. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays: A full season of Daulton Varsho could be a difference-maker in 2026

Daulton Varsho was a revelation for many Blue Jays fans in 2025, despite his limited plate appearances. The trade that brought him to Toronto in 2023 sparked

Chris Bassitt News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 28

AL Contender Seen as Surprise Landing Spot for Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a fantastic winter with numerous good moves to help the franchise. However, with some new faces coming in, others had to go. Following their loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, the Blue Jays were on a mission to improve this offseason.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays: What to expect out of Shane Bieber in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays took a gamble on Shane Bieber last season that paid off — but will it still be a jackpot in 2026? Bieber, winner of the 2020 AL Cy Young Award, made just two starts in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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

How the Blue Jays Positioned Themselves to Maintain Dominance in 2026 Season

There is no doubt that the Toronto Blue Jays have positioned themselves as a clear contender this offseason. They came so close to capturing a World Series title in 2025, but that has not stopped the front office from being aggressive.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / January 28

How Should the Blue Jays Address Their Budding Surplus?

It’s already evident that the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays will have a very different look to them than last year’s team. Now that we have a clearer picture of what next season might look like, how can the team address some needs while remaining competitive?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Remaining Free Agents The Blue Jays Could Add

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a strong offseason as they look to maintain the momentum they built in 2025 heading into the 2026 season. The Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / January 27

Could the Blue Jays Turn to Reds Star for Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s New Running Mate?

The Toronto Blue Jays have long been searching for another superstar bat. Over the last three years, they struck out on Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Kyle Tucker, and most recently lost a star of their own in Bo Bichette.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 27

Royals, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal

The Royals and right-hander Aaron Sanchez are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The former Blue Jays All-Star will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / January 26

MLB Makes Ernie Clement Announcement on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement burst onto the scene during his team's postseason run in 2025. The Blue Jays, who won the American League East for the first time since 2015, won the AL pennant, advancing to their first World Series in over three decades.

Gabe Klobosits News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Cubs To Sign Gabe Klobosits To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and right-hander Gabe Klobosits have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. It wasn’t specified whether or not the righty would receive an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Max Scherzer News / Yardbarker / January 26