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Signing Kyle Tucker would further compromise Blue Jays’ 2026 draft capital

As the Kyle Tucker rumours continue to swirl, the Toronto Blue Jays remain a strong possibility to land the superstar free agent, as do the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, with contract negotiations intensifying this week.

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Blue Jays Reportedly Have Sizable Long-Term Offer On Table for Kyle Tucker

The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked all offseason long to the top free agent on the market in Kyle Tucker, and over the last week or so it seems things are starting to come to a head.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / January 14

Blue Jays: Alejandro Kirk named to Team Mexico’s WBC roster

Another Toronto Blue Jay will be participating in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. On Tuesday afternoon, the team announced that Alejandro Kirk had been named for Team Mexico in March’s World Baseball Classic.

Cody Bellinger News / Bluejaysnation / January 14

The Blue Jays should steer clear of free agent Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger remains a free agent as he and the New York Yankees are reportedly at an impasse in their contract negotiations. While the thought of poaching

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 14

With or without another big move, the Blue Jays are likely to be in the trade market

Despite already having a busy winter, the Blue Jays are reportedly still in the hunt for Kyle Tucker and potentially others as the offseason continues.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 14

2 Blue Jays Pitchers Listed as Underrated Free Agent Signings

It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most aggressive teams this offseason. They've continued to add to a roster that marched to the World Series a season ago.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / January 13

MLB Makes Dylan Cease Announcement on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease has had a successful career in Major League Baseball to this point. In seven years in the majors, Cease has started 188 games with a record of 65-58.

Bo Bichette News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

1 frontrunner has reportedly surfaced for Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette may end up going from the AL East to the NL East. Rival MLB clubs are beginning to view the Philadelphia Phillies as the most serious suitor for the two-time All-Star shortstop Bichette in free agency, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

Rodolfo Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Rodolfo Castro To Sign With NPB’s Nippon-Ham Fighters

The Blue Jays released infielder Rodolfo Castro from his minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports that Castro is pursuing an opportunity with the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / January 13

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Alejandro Kirk rebounded in a big way in 2025

The 2025 season saw Alejandro Kirk put it all together for the Toronto Blue Jays. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

Rodolfo Castro News / Bluejaysnation / January 13

Blue Jays: Rodolfo Castro released, signs in Japan

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed a few prospects to a minor league deal. On Sunday, it was reported that the Blue Jays have re-signed both Eloy Jiménez and Rafael Lantigua.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 14

Report: Blue Jays have offered Kyle Tucker a long-term deal

Kyle Tucker’s market has been zooming as of late. After two months of the market moving like a snail, things have drastically picked up. Earlier on Tuesday FanSided’s Robert Murray reported that the New York Mets have offered Tucker a contract that is worth $50 million annually.

Kyle Tucker News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays May Be About to Lose Kyle Tucker Amid Absurd Reported Mets Offer

The Toronto Blue Jays came into the offseason hungry to land the kind of free agent superstar they have coveted for years now but seemingly always fall just short on actually signing.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 13

Report: Mets make historic offer as Kyle Tucker pursuit intensifies

The New York Mets are stepping up their efforts to land free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker, whose market reportedly includes the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, along with the Mets, has received an offer from the latter that would pay him $50 million per season on a short-term deal, as FanSided’s Robert Murray reported Tuesday.

Alejandro Kirk News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk added to Team Mexico WBC roster

The World Baseball Classic returns in 2026. The tournament will start on March 5 and end on the 17th. This is going to be an exciting one to watch after Japan defeated Team USA in the final last time out.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Blue Jays Criticized After MLB Offseason Move

The Toronto Blue Jays had an unceremonious end to an otherwise very successful season in 2025. Toronto won the American League East for the first time in 10 years after finishing the regular season with a 94-68 record.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays Two Hated Rivals Seemingly Closing In On Free Agent Star Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason looking to add a superstar on the offensive side of the ball, and while nice moves have been made, they have not yet accomplished that initial goal.

Ernie Clement News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays got a lot of production from Ernie Clement during the 2025 season. The infielder is now taking his talents to Team USA, for the World Baseball Classic in 2026.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays Make Their Mark in AL East Top 20 Prospect Rankings

The Toronto Blue Jays exceeded expectations in 2025 by earning a spot in the World Series, where they faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they fell short of winning the championship, the Blue Jays appear to be a strong team that is likely to contend for playoff spots consistently in the coming years.

Bo Bichette News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Is Philly About to Steal Toronto’s Crown Jewel? The Bo Bichette Saga Heats Up

It feels like the writing has been on the wall for a while now, but the reality is finally starting to set in for baseball fans north of the border. The era of Bo Bichette in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform appears to be gasping its last breath.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

A Look at Four Top Blue Jays Prospects Heading Into Next Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have worked at improving their farm system over the years, slowly rising up the ranks throughout Major League Baseball. They opened

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 12

Blue Jays Urged to Add One More Star Offensive Player in Free Agency

With the offseason continuing on for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team has done an excellent job so far. However, a recent signing could impact what their plans might be for the rest of the winter. Coming into the offseason, the Blue Jays were a team that figured to be aggressive, and that has certainly been true.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Just Baseball / January 11

How Kazuma Okamoto Best Fits on the Blue Jays

When the Toronto Blue Jays inked their latest free agent acquisition earlier this month, they cemented themselves as the most active team in baseball this offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12