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Blue Jays Get Brutal Reality Check on Superstar Free Agent Pursuit

The Toronto Blue Jays' offseason plans hit a serious snag Tuesday when ESPN insider Jeff Passan delivered a sobering reality check. Toronto has spent over $270 million this winter on pitching, but landing a superstar bat remains far from guaranteed.

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Report: Blue Jays sign reliever Nic Enright to a two-year minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent reliever Nic Enright to a two-year minor league deal, per Alden González of ESPN. The 28-year-old made his major league debut last season with the Cleveland Guardians, posting a 2.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and an 8.7 K/9 through 27 games.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 31

Blue Jays Projected to Lose Bo Bichette to Surprising New AL Rising Rival

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an exciting offseason to this point, spending big money to upgrade both their starting rotation and bullpen. Hundreds of millions dolled out to Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers has Toronto in a wonderful position arm wise, but it seems like things are not done from there.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 31

3 players the Blue Jays can target through trade this off-season

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t done with their roster construction. Approaching the New Year, one addition is clearly needed, a big bat to replace Bo Bichette.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 31

Blue Jays: Looking at which relief prospects have the potential for a Braydon Fisher-type season in 2026

There were many reasons why the Toronto Blue Jays nearly won the World Series. Unlike the 2024 season, where nearly everything went wrong, a whole lot went right in 2025.

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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.

Brendon Little News / Bluebird Banter / December 31

Season That Was: Brendon Little

Oh, this won’t be fun. The Jays picked up Brendon Little in November 2023, in a trade for cash. Little was a first round draft pick in 2023. He pitched in 49 games in 2024 with a 3.74 ERA, 0.1 bWAR with 1 save, 7 holds and 3 blown saves.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 31

Blue Jays Have One Remaining Major Need as They Prepare for Next Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a winner this offseason. They came up short in the World Series, but instead of standing by while teams improve, General manager Ross Atkins has been aggressive in their free agent pursuits.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / December 31

Report: Blue Jays’ DH George Springer won’t play for Puerto Rico at WBC

There’s for sure one Toronto Blue Jay who won’t participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. According to elnuevodia writer Antolín Maldonado Ríos, George Springer won’t play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to injury.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

On this day six years ago: Blue Jays DFA former top prospect Richard Ureña

Top prospects don’t always work out. On this day six years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays designated a former top 100 prospect, Richard Ureña, for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Newly Acquired Pitcher Could Be Blue Jays Breakout Star in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a rousing season that saw them fall just short in the World Series at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With most

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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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Predicting where Kyle Tucker will sign in MLB free agency

Entering the 2025 offseason, Kyle Tucker is one of baseball’s most intriguing free agents — a player with All-Star pedigree, elite consistency, and a balanced skill set that makes him an instant upgrade for nearly any team.

Travis Shaw News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Blue Jays history: Six years ago, Travis Shaw signs a one-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays were looking to build upon the lows of the 2019 season and turned to the ‘Mayor of Ding Dong City’ to get the job done. On December 30th, 2019, the Jays signed infielder Travis Shaw to a one-year deal worth $4 million.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Blue Jays: A review of the 2025 MLB Draft Class

The Toronto Blue Jays made 19 selections at the 2025 MLB Draft after forfeiting their second-round pick as compensation for signing Anthony Santander in free agency the winter before.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Blue Jays: Looking at who can challenge Jeff Hoffman for the closing job

There are still a handful of prevailing questions surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays entering the New Year. One of which is who will close? Last off-season, Jeff Hoffman was brought in to be the team’s closer, and despite some good, the 32-year-old had an ERA of 4.37 in 68 innings pitched.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Blue Jays Surprisingly Named Potential Suitor for This Overseas Player

If there is one word that comes to mind when thinking about how the Toronto Blue Jays have been acting this offseason it should be aggressive. The ballclub has bolstered its entire pitching staff with strikeout machine Dylan Cease and top reliever Tyler Rogers, amongst other elite arms.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Choosing Ernie Clement over Santiago Espinal paid off well for the Blue Jays

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best decisions in recent memory is choosing Ernie Clement over Santiago Espinal. Before the beginning of the 2024 season, the Blue Jays had to make a choice: Lose Espinal or lose Clement, as both infielders were both out of options.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

Looking at the Blue Jays’ rotation to begin the season

The Toronto Blue Jays need to take advantage of a weak schedule to begin the 2026 season. They host the Athletics for a three-game set to begin the season, then the Colorado Rockies, before jetting off to Chicago for a three-game series against the White Sox.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Earns High Praise From MLB Insiders After 2025 Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty to be excited about within their organization, and that doesn't just include their current roster but their farm system as well.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Predicting where Bo Bichette will sign in MLB free agency

The 2025 offseason has already delivered its fair share of surprises, but one of the biggest storylines still unresolved is where Bo Bichette will land.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Three Blue Jays Players Looking for More Success in 2026

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season was a great success, bouncing back from a 74-88 season in 2024 to finish 94-68, good enough for the best record in the American League and third-best in all of Major League Baseball, and nearly winning the World Series.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Gage Stanifer named MLB Pipeline’s breakout prospect for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system went from one of the worst in Major League Baseball to middle of the pack last season. That was thanks to several strong performances on the pitching side of things.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Does Leo Jimenez fit into the Blue Jays’ 2026 plans?

With free agency news grinding to a halt over the Christmas break period, what better time than to look at a homegrown Blue Jay and where he may fit into next year’s team?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Blue Jays Make Announcement on Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed a memorable 2025 season under manager John Schneider, one that showcased both star power and resilience. In April, franchise cornerstone Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / December 18