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Report: Blue Jays’ DH George Springer won’t play for Puerto Rico at WBC

There’s for sure one Toronto Blue Jay who won’t participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. According to elnuevodia writer Antolín Maldonado Ríos, George Springer won’t play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to injury.

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On this day six years ago: Blue Jays DFA former top prospect Richard Ureña

Top prospects don’t always work out. On this day six years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays designated a former top 100 prospect, Richard Ureña, for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Newly Acquired Pitcher Could Be Blue Jays Breakout Star in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a rousing season that saw them fall just short in the World Series at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With most

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Predicting where Kyle Tucker will sign in MLB free agency

Entering the 2025 offseason, Kyle Tucker is one of baseball’s most intriguing free agents — a player with All-Star pedigree, elite consistency, and a balanced skill set that makes him an instant upgrade for nearly any team.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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Travis Shaw News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Blue Jays history: Six years ago, Travis Shaw signs a one-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays were looking to build upon the lows of the 2019 season and turned to the ‘Mayor of Ding Dong City’ to get the job done. On December 30th, 2019, the Jays signed infielder Travis Shaw to a one-year deal worth $4 million.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Blue Jays: A review of the 2025 MLB Draft Class

The Toronto Blue Jays made 19 selections at the 2025 MLB Draft after forfeiting their second-round pick as compensation for signing Anthony Santander in free agency the winter before.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Blue Jays: Looking at who can challenge Jeff Hoffman for the closing job

There are still a handful of prevailing questions surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays entering the New Year. One of which is who will close? Last off-season, Jeff Hoffman was brought in to be the team’s closer, and despite some good, the 32-year-old had an ERA of 4.37 in 68 innings pitched.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Blue Jays Surprisingly Named Potential Suitor for This Overseas Player

If there is one word that comes to mind when thinking about how the Toronto Blue Jays have been acting this offseason it should be aggressive. The ballclub has bolstered its entire pitching staff with strikeout machine Dylan Cease and top reliever Tyler Rogers, amongst other elite arms.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Choosing Ernie Clement over Santiago Espinal paid off well for the Blue Jays

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best decisions in recent memory is choosing Ernie Clement over Santiago Espinal. Before the beginning of the 2024 season, the Blue Jays had to make a choice: Lose Espinal or lose Clement, as both infielders were both out of options.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Looking at the Blue Jays’ rotation to begin the season

The Toronto Blue Jays need to take advantage of a weak schedule to begin the 2026 season. They host the Athletics for a three-game set to begin the season, then the Colorado Rockies, before jetting off to Chicago for a three-game series against the White Sox.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Earns High Praise From MLB Insiders After 2025 Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty to be excited about within their organization, and that doesn't just include their current roster but their farm system as well.

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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.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Predicting where Bo Bichette will sign in MLB free agency

The 2025 offseason has already delivered its fair share of surprises, but one of the biggest storylines still unresolved is where Bo Bichette will land.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Three Blue Jays Players Looking for More Success in 2026

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season was a great success, bouncing back from a 74-88 season in 2024 to finish 94-68, good enough for the best record in the American League and third-best in all of Major League Baseball, and nearly winning the World Series.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 29

Blue Jays Add Promising 24‑Year‑Old Catching Prospect to the System

The Toronto Blue Jays have made plenty of headlines for their larger acquisitions this offseason, Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, etc. However, there will be plenty of moves made that don't steal the show but could (or could not) make a big impact on their future.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Gage Stanifer named MLB Pipeline’s breakout prospect for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system went from one of the worst in Major League Baseball to middle of the pack last season. That was thanks to several strong performances on the pitching side of things.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Does Leo Jimenez fit into the Blue Jays’ 2026 plans?

With free agency news grinding to a halt over the Christmas break period, what better time than to look at a homegrown Blue Jay and where he may fit into next year’s team?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Blue Jays: Eric Lauer stepped up in 2025 just like Ross Stripling did in 2022

There’s a legitimate argument that Eric Lauer was the Toronto Blue Jays’ most important player last season. The Blue Jays’ rotation was in trouble after Max Scherzer went down with an injury and Bowden Francis struggled.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Blue Jays: Predicting the Buffalo Bisons’ rotation

One area of weakness for the Toronto Blue Jays in the past few seasons has been starting pitching depth. A big reason for their early struggles in 2025 was because of that weakness.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Looking at where the Blue Jays’ 2020 draftees are now

The Toronto Blue Jays 2020 draft gave them the potential to accelerate their rebuild. It’s now been over five years since that draft which was shortened by the pandemic.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 29

Blue Jays Payroll Climbs Sharply, Trails Only the Dodgers Entering 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have been incredibly aggressive this offseason and have proven they are not afraid of spending some money to go with an already expensive roster.

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

What the Blue Jays Infield Could Look Like With Two Star Free Agent Signings

The Toronto Blue Jays are making big moves this offseason and it has been primarily with their pitching staff which was easily the weakest point of their roster in 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Blue Jays Make Announcement on Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed a memorable 2025 season under manager John Schneider, one that showcased both star power and resilience. In April, franchise cornerstone Vladimir Guerrero Jr.