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Blue Jays make qualifying offer to star SS Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays extended a qualifying offer to Bo Bichette on Thursday, meaning the star shortstop could accept a one-year contract for $22.025 million and not make his first foray into free agency.

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Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26

Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.

Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Blue Jays get massive Jose Berrios injury update after World Series

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a devastating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at home in the World Series, falling just short of capturing their first championship in over three decades.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6

Blue Jays activate Yimi García and others in a flurry of roster moves

The Toronto Blue Jays made a handful of roster moves on Thursday afternoon. They announced that Bo Bichette has received a qualifying offer, easily the most notable piece of news.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6

John Schneider returns for 2026 season as Blue Jays exercise contract option

John Schneider will spend another season at the helm of the Toronto Blue Jays. In a press conference on Thursday, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins noted that the team has exercised the 2026 option on Schneider’s contract.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6

Don Mattingly steps down from Blue Jays bench coach role

A member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ coaching staff has departed. On Thursday morning, Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that Don Mattingly has stepped down from the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Blue Jays president gets 100% real on future with team

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered one of the more devastating losses in recent sports history with a brutal 5-4 home defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.

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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.

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The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 6

Blue Jays losing key piece of WS run with Mattingly's departure

Blue Jays losing key piece of World Series run with Don Mattingly's departure

Mattingly mentored manager John Schneider over the past three seasons.

Three questions facing the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Blue Jays Lose Two Players to Free Agency After World Series Loss to Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays' 2025 season ended in heartbreak. After winning the American League East with a 94-68 record in the regular season, Toronto had a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series before the Dodgers crawled back and won an extra-inning battle in Game 7 to take the crown for the second consecutive year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / November 6

Report: Don Mattingly set to leave Blue Jays

Don Mattingly is stepping away from his position as bench coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Post reported on Thursday. Mattingly's contract expired after the Blue Jays' season ended with an 11th-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Blue Jays announce several roster moves

The Toronto Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves Thursday morning.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

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

MLB Insider Predicts Intriguing Offseason Blueprint for Blue Jays This Winter

The Toronto Blue Jays had one of their best seasons in franchise history this past season, and despite it ending in a World Series loss, there is a lot to build off of heading into 2026.

Bo Bichette News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Blue Jays Shortstop Hits Free Agency After Strong 2025

Toronto Blue Jays’ shortstop Bo Bichette is slated to become a free agent after the team’s World Series run. Bichette is set to be among the top two offseason free agents this offseason.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 5

Three questions facing the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were agonizingly close to dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shane Bieber makes surprising decision on his future with Blue Jays

Game 7 of World Series watched by 27.3M in U.S., most since 2017

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Why Ken Rosenthal was surprised to see Shane Bieber exercise contract option

Still reeling from a heartbreaking World Series loss, the Toronto Blue Jays received some positive news for the team’s future. Shane Bieber exercised his player option for 2026.