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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.

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Blue Jays Arizona Fall League check-in: Aaron Parker has found success in limited playing time

It’s time for another check-in on how Toronto Blue Jays prospects are performing at the Arizona Fall League. Since last week’s check-in on October 13th, the eight Blue Jays’ prospects have played in six games with the Mesa Solar Sox, going 3-3 to move their season record to 5-7.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 21

Blue Jays free agent target: Kaima Taira

Adding a starter isn’t the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest priority, but it is a need this off-season. They’ll undoubtedly be active this off-season, but unlike in past years, the Jays haven’t been linked to a whole lot of soon-to-be free agents, at least not yet.

Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / October 21

Ohio bettor banned for alleged threats to Blue Jays manager

Ohio gaming regulators banned a man who allegedly made violent threats against Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the 2025 World Series.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

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

Blue Jays Emerge as Top Landing Spot for 2 Coveted Free Agents

After coming up short of an American League postseason berth, the Toronto Blue Jays are facing a rather big offseason this winter. There is some uncertainty about a potential lockout looming on December 1, but after the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays finish the World Series, it will be business as usual until the potential lockout.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / October 21

Spencer Miles dazzled during a rookie season few saw coming

While so much went wrong for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2026 season, one quiet addition during the winter led to a success story that no one saw

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 21

Examining how the Blue Jays performed defensively in 2026

Team defence has been a big focus for the Toronto Blue Jays’ front office the past few years. Last week, five Blue Jays earned Gold Glove nominations, which tied the Chicago Cubs for the most nominations by a team in 2026.

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

Former Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Charged in Fraud Case

A former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder has been charged with three counts of fraud related to money taken in from supposed services related to the Ontario Devils Rays youth baseball program.

A.J. Minter News / Bluejaysnation / October 21

Blue Jays free agent target: A.J Minter

With relievers set to hit the open market, teams will always look for ways to improve, even if it isn’t a primary need. With a top-five bullpen last season, the Toronto Blue Jays may want to build on that with depth across the board.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 20

Blue Jays Have a Need They Can't Overlook This Offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were aggressive last offseason. General manager Ross Atkins didn't hesitate to reload a roster poised to make another deep playoff run.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / October 20

Thoughts on George Springer’s Game 7 ALCS home run one year later

A year ago today, one of the most notable home runs in Toronto Blue Jays history was hit. Down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Blue Jays finally got a few base runners in Game 7 of the American Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners.

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.

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.

Cody Ponce News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 20

Blue Jays Have a $20 Million Question to Answer With Cody Ponce in 2027

The number was $30 million. The Toronto Blue Jays invested $30 million in Cody Ponce last offseason. It was a move to make the right-handed pitcher a part of their starting rotation.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 20

Blue Jays: Looking at how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can rebound in 2027

The talk of the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays is the absence of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s productivity. It was a season of regression for the half-a-billion-dollar first baseman, and it’s easily the biggest talking point surrounding the 2026 Blue Jays.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / October 20

Blue Jays’ ace Dylan Cease was terrific in the first season of his seven-year deal

Dylan Cease was a big reason why the Toronto Blue Jays even sniffed a playoff spot in September. Signed to a seven-year, $210 million deal last off-season, the flamethrowing righty instantly slotted in as the Blue Jays’ ace.

Ian Happ News / Bluejaysnation / October 20

Blue Jays free agent target: Ian Happ

The Toronto Blue Jays have several needs to address this offseason, but strengthening the outfield should be near the top of the front office’s priority list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / October 19

The Blue Jays Don’t Need to Start Over, But Need to Find Themselves

One tricky thing about sports is figuring out how much a disappointing season should change your thinking. A year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were one of baseball’s most productive offensive teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Blue Jays: Assessing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s chances at winning his second Gold Glove

It was a tough season for the Toronto Blue Jays and their star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but the first baseman still has a chance to bring home some hardware.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 19

If the Blue Jays Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

The Toronto Blue Jays didn't anticipate sitting on the couch once the postseason began. Fresh off an unforgettable run to the World Series, expectations were high for the Blue Jays.

Trent Grisham News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Blue Jays free agent target: Trent Grisham

There aren’t a whole lot of quality bats available this off-season. The good news for the Toronto Blue Jays is that their biggest needs in the lineup, second base and a corner outfielder, does have some quality options.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Rays Player Sends Personal Alejandro Kirk Message Amid MLB Playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays had a disappointing season, missing out on postseason play. Given how wide open the American League has been this year, sneaking in would have given them a real chance.

George Springer News / Bluebird Banter / October 19

The Season That Was: George Springer

Coming into 2026, the last season of his six-year, $150 million contract with the Jays, we really didn’t know what to expect. He had a couple of very good seasons, a couple of fairly average season and a poor season.

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

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently underwent laser eye surgery, as announced on Instagram by the Laser Eye Center of Miami and confirmed by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith.