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The Blue Jays should re-sign Chris Bassitt as a reliever

It’s February, yet Chris Bassitt remains a free agent after a solid campaign in 2025. The Toronto Blue Jays should take advantage of his seemingly weak

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Blue Jays Linked to Blockbuster Trade for Superstar Cardinals Relief Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays went into the offseason hungrier than ever to make some significant moves after getting their first taste of glory in over three decades in a crushing World Series Game 7 defeat.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 3

Which storylines to follow after Blue Jays’ franchise-altering off-season

Toronto’s title defence of the Golden Grapefruit, as coined by MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, will begin later this month — with the Blue Jays’ first exhibition game scheduled for Feb.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 3

Blue Jays Announce First Four Promotional Days of the 2026 Season

After a season where the Toronto Blue Jays defied odds and made their way to the World Series for the first time since 1993, the franchise wants to give back to its fans while simultaneously celebrating their American League pennant.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 3

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #17 Dasan Brown

For this next article, the Canadian is one of the highest-regarded fielding prospects to hail from the North in recent memory, and will get a fresh start with a new organization in 2026.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Blue Jays Make George Springer Announcement Ahead of 13th MLB Season

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer has had a phenomenal career in Major League Baseball. Through 12 years in the majors, Springer has a slash line of .266/.353/.478 with an .831 OPS, totaling 293 home runs and 796 RBIs.

Alejandro Kirk News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 3

Fantastic 2025 Campaign Boosts Blue Jays Catcher Alejandro Kirk’s Ranking for 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays knew they had a talented player in catcher Alejandro Kirk before the 2025 campaign got underway, but he was handsomely ranked within the Top 10 among the league's best catchers, holding down spot eight.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 3

Better know your Blue Jays 40-man: Yimi García

Yimi García is a 35-year-old, right-handed relief pitcher. The Blue Jays signed him to a two-year contract before the 2022 season, but then traded him to the Mariners in July of 2024, getting Jacob Sharp, a minor league catcher who hit .161/.271/.206 for the Fisher Cats last year, and Jonatan Clase, who we talked about a few days ago.

Trey Yesavage News / ESPN / February 3

An epic Rookie of the Year race? This October's Trey Yesavage? 2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects

Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / February 2

MLB Makes Alejandro Kirk Announcement on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has had a successful career in Major League Baseball. He has played in 564 games across six years in the majors, slashing .268/.345/.398 with a .743 OPS, totaling 51 home runs and 263 RBIs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 2

Joe Carter delivers incredible plan for the Blue Jays’ 50th season

The 2026 MLB season will mark the 50th season for the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, they are looking to immortalize their World Series hero Joe Carter.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 2

Blue Jays' Free Agent Acquisition Named X-Factor Heading into 2026

With the start of spring training right around the corner for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team will be hoping to continue to build upon the success of last year. This winter, the Blue Jays were one of the most aggressive teams in baseball, trying to improve.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / February 2

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Nathan Lukes became a trustworthy fourth outfielder in 2025

After three seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays organization, Nathan Lukes finally became a big league regular. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 2

Blue Jays: Making the case for Louis Varland to be the closer in 2026

Should the Blue Jays’ offseason be complete, it is safe to suggest they have drastically improved upon their starting pitching rotation. The loss of Bo

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 2

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 35: Eddie Micheletti II

In the lower minors, Eddie Micheletti II had a strong breakout season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 2

Blue Jays Set to Memorialize Franchise’s Most Iconic Moment Outside Rogers Centre

The Toronto Blue Jays returned to the World Series since becoming back-to-back champions in 1992-93. The franchise's first two World Series titles were everything a fan could hope for, and they were met with triumph and emotion.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 2

Bounce-Back Season Critical for Blue Jays’ Perennial Gold Glove Candidate

The Toronto Blue Jays had one of the best seasons in recent franchise history, forcing a Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While they can hold onto that feeling forever, they have to refocus for the upcoming season, the first without longtime shortstop Bo Bichette.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 2

Blue Jays: Joe Carter’s home run is finally getting a statue

The Toronto Blue Jays are building their first player statue outside Rogers Centre. On Monday, the team announced that Joe Carter’s World Series-winning home run will be immortalized with a statue outside their home stadium, between gates 5 and six.

Ty France News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2

Yankees, Mets in free-agency battle for former All-Star IF

Yankees and Mets are in MLB free-agency battle for former All-Star infielder

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets appear to have their sights set on a common target in free agency.

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The '2019 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Multiple Teams Interested In Ty France

The Diamondbacks, Mets, Padres, and Yankees are among the teams who have shown interest in Ty France, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo. The free agent first baseman won the AL Gold Glove Award last season, though he hit only .257/.320/.360 with seven homers over 490 plate appearances with the Twins and Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 1

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #19 Micah Bucknam

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ picks from the 2025 happens to be the New Zealand-born, Canadian-raised Micah Bucknam, who ranks as our 19th-best Canadian prospect heading into the 2026 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 1

This Former Pitcher Lands on Blue Jays Top 5 Single-Season ERA Rankings Twice

The Toronto Blue Jays are navigating their offseason with a strong hunger for another run to the World Series in 2026. Along the way, they've acquired some key players, including starters who are expected to have dominant performances throughout this year, ultimately boosting their rotation.