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Bowden Francis’ Uncertain Future Adds to Blue Jays’ Rotation Concerns

Do you remember Bowden Francis? No, not the one who ended up collapsing in 2025 with an unsustainable regression due to his injuries. I want to go back to the version of Francis when he was healthy and became a surprising force in the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation, especially since he was moved into the starting rotation in early August 2024.

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Louis Varland took the Blue Jays’ closer job in April and ran with it

It’s been a long time since the Toronto Blue Jays have had a closer as dominant as Louis Varland. The team has had some solid closers over the years, such as Jordan Romano for the early portion of the 2020s, as well as Ken Giles for a couple of years.

Tarik Skubal News / Bluejaysnation / October 24

Blue Jays free agent target: Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of work to do this offseason following a disappointing 2026 campaign, but few additions could change their outlook for 2027 quite like Tarik Skubal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 23

How Blue Jays Prospects Are Faring in the Arizona Fall League

The Blue Jays sent eight prospects to the Mesa Solar Sox for the Arizona Fall League. The eight are there for different reasons: to make up for lost time due to injury, to learn a new position, to tinker with swing adjustments, and to refine their mechanics.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Adrian Morejon News / Trade Talk Sports / October 23

Could Adrian Morejon Give the Blue Jays More Than a Bullpen Upgrade?

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty to think about this offseason, and pitching should be near the top of the list. But what if one of their more interesting options isn’t a starting pitcher?

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 23

3 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest the Blue Jays

One year ago, on Oct. 23, the Toronto Blue Jays made their final preparations before Game 1 of the World Series. They clinched the American League Pennant after a thrilling series victory over the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23

Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon

He would help upgrade the Blue Jays' relief corps for the 2027 season.

Projecting Jake Bloss' impact, role for Blue Jays in 2027

The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

Ernie Clement News / Bluejaysnation / October 23

Ernie Clement’s 2026 season was a tale of two halves

It was a tale of two halves for Toronto Blue Jays’ second baseman Ernie Clement. After setting the all-time record for most postseason hits in 2025, Clement picked up where he left off in the first half of the season, only to struggle down the stretch.

Adrian Morejon News / Bluejaysnation / October 23

Blue Jays free agent target: Adrian Morejon

The Toronto Blue Jays were forced to rely heavily on their bullpen to get through the 2026 season. With a starting rotation that felt like it was dealing

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Louis Varland News / Bluejaysnation / October 23

Louis Varland named to The Sporting News American League All-Star Team

Louis Varland’s 2026 dominance is receiving national recognition. On Thursday, Varland was named to The Sporting News American League All-Star Team as the relief pitcher. Across 71 games this season with the Toronto Blue Jays, Varland went 5-6 with a 1.27 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP.

Vladimir Guerrero News / Bluebird Banter / October 23

Whither Vladimir? (Part 2)

On Tuesday, I looked at historical comps to Vladimir Guerrero jr.’s miserable 2026 season. The takeaway was that this kind of collapse is rare, occurring

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Spencer Arrighetti News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 22

Why Spencer Arrighetti May Have Fallen Out of the Blue Jays’ Future Plans

I’ll be absolutely honest: I didn’t remember the exact number of innings right-hander Spencer Arrighetti logged as a starter since joining the Blue Jays at the trade deadline.

Alejandro Kirk News / Trade Talk Sports / October 22

Blue Jays Alejandro Kirk’s Move Says More Than a Stat Line

Sometimes, the most interesting baseball stories have very little to do with baseball. Alejandro Kirk has given Toronto Blue Jays fans one of those stories this offseason, and I think it’s worth your attention.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / October 22

Addison Barger’s injury-plagued season left a hole in the Blue Jays’ lineup in 2026

After a magical run to the World Series in 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence just didn’t pull its weight in 2026. A large part of that falls on underperformance

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 22

Projecting Jake Bloss' impact, role for Blue Jays in 2027

The 2024 trade-deadline acquisition was attained through the Yusei Kikuchi trade.

Jake Bloss continues strong showing in Arizona Fall League with six strikeout performance

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / RugbyPass / October 22

Jamie Ritchie to make Glasgow Warriors debut

Former Edinburgh stalwart Jamie Ritchie will make his Glasgow Warriors debut this weekend after being named at blindside flanker for Saturday's URC clash with Benetton in Treviso.

Robbie Ray News / Bluejaysnation / October 22

Blue Jays free agent target: Robbie Ray

As seen during the 2026 campaign, you can never have enough starting pitching depth. The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation was ravaged by injuries from what

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 22

Shane Bieber’s Updated Market Value Could Be Good News for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays were expected to have one of the best pitching rotations in Major League Baseball entering the 2026 season, one season after their trip to the 2025 World Series.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / October 22

Jake Bloss continues strong showing in Arizona Fall League with six strikeout performance

Jake Bloss is hoping to use the Arizona Fall League to get him back on track. After injuries derailed much of the past two seasons for Bloss, he headed

Tarik Skubal News / Bluejaysnation / October 21

Blue Jays listed as one of six destinations for Tarik Skubal by MLB.com

Imagine telling a Toronto Blue Jay fan 20 years ago that they’ll target the marquee free agent each off-season. On Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com listed a handful of contenders to sign the consensus top free agent this off-season, Tarik Skubal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 21

Why the Blue Jays Should Trade for This Star Gold Glove Outfielder

This year's MLB free-agent class is top-heavy. Tarik Skubal, Randy Arozarena, and Seiya Suzuki highlight the class, but it's not as deep as previous years.

Tyler Rogers News / Trade Talk Sports / October 21

Blue Jays Will Pay Rogers $12 Million at 36: What Can Go Wrong?

Toronto Blue Jays fans might do a double take when they see that Tyler Rogers will earn $12 million in 2027. He’ll turn 36 in December, and the Blue Jays are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 79-83 and missed the playoffs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Blue Jays Acquire Young Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

As the 2026 World Series approaches between the American League’s Tampa Bay Rays and the National League’s Milwaukee Brewers, the Toronto Blue Jays quietly added a prospect to their minor-league system.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 18

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were considered a World Series favorite heading into the 2026 season.

Blue Jays free agent target: Brandon Lowe

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

The Blue Jays’ Unexpected Deadline Sparkplug

The Blue Jays’ 5-1 loss to the Cardinals on August 2 dropped Toronto to 52-60, the kind of record that usually would’ve made a team a clear seller heading