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Alejandro Kirk was vital to the Blue Jays’ success in 2025

Everything went right for the Toronto Blue Jays, at least up to the final two games of the World Series. There were plenty of players who could be considered the most valuable player of the team.

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Analyst Expects Blue Jays Outfielder to Have Massive Bounce-Back Season in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have a deep lineup, as displayed in their run to the World Series. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Alejandro Kirk, and George Springer spearheaded a red hot offense in October.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 relievers the Blue Jays should target this off-season

One of the top relievers in free agency signed on Wednesday. Raisel Iglesias signed a one-year, $16 million deal to return to the Atlanta Braves. While the Toronto Blue Jays had interest in the 35-year-old, they didn’t offer a contract.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Bo Bichette Receives Unfortunate News in MLB Free Agency

Bo Bichette is entering unrestricted free agency after seven excellent seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday, the 27-year-old infielder declined Toronto’s qualifying offer.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Rob Refsnyder News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Rob Refsnyder

After bouncing from one team to another at the beginning of his MLB career, Rob Refsnyder found a home in Boston for the past several seasons. The 34-year-old South Korean native, who was once a Blue Jay for a brief time in 2017, has made a living out of being successful against left-handed pitching.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays’ interest in Raisel Iglesias shows that they’re looking to add a high-leverage reliever

On Wednesday, Raisel Iglesias re-signed with the Atlanta Braves. Shortly after the signing was announced, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reported the Toronto Blue Jays and Iglesias had spoken, but no deal was offered.

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

Blue Jays Surprisingly Predicted to Trade Away Key Acquisition From Last Year

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the offseason desperate to find some answers after coming within two outs of their first World Series title over three decades and a devastating eventual Game 7 defeat.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluebird Banter / November 20

Season That Was: Alejandro Kirk

After four full seasons (plus nine games), with the Blue Jays, we had some to realize the good bat/poor glove description that we had been given of Alejandro Kirk wasn’t accurate.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 prospects the Blue Jays should avoid trading this off-season

It’s going to be a busy off-season for the Toronto Blue Jays. The team is going to be heavily involved in the free agent market, already being considered the favourite to land Kyle Tucker.

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

Blue Jays Outfielder Crucial to Future Success Despite Missing Half of 2025

There were many good things that happened this season for the Toronto Blue Jays even though their Cinderella story ultimately came to a heartbreak ending.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Pete Fairbanks

Is a team ever truly satisfied with its bullpen? The Los Angeles Dodgers tried their best last offseason to assemble a super bullpen by signing Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates and bringing back Blake Treinen.

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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.

Erik Swanson News / Field Level Media / November 20

Former Mariners, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson retires

Former Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson announced his retirement on Thursday after seven seasons. Swanson, 32, spent four seasons with the Mariners (2019-22) before being traded to the Blue Jays on Nov.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays: Erik Swanson announces retirement

A former Toronto Blue Jay has hung up the cleats. On Thursday morning, Erik Swanson announced his retirement via Instagram, ending his seven-year big league career.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 players primed to contribute more for the Blue Jays in 2026

The Blue Jays enjoyed an incredible amount of success in 2025 with contributions from every corner of their roster. While there will be new additions to the team this winter, there will be existing players who will have more opportunities to extend the Blue Jays’ contention window next season.

Michael King News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays: Michael King should be the top starting pitcher free agent target

It’s been widely reported that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to add a starting pitcher via free agency this offseason — and Michael King should be the guy. King declined a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday to officially hit the open market.

Bo Bichette News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Bo Bichette

The top conversation around Toronto Blue Jays baseball right now revolves around free-agent shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is arguably the top-hitting infielder available on the free-agent market.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 20

Blue Jays Latest Move Shows Faith in Prospect Ricky Tiedemann’s Injury Recovery

At one time, Ricky Tiedemann was Trey Yesavage. Maybe Tiedemann didn’t take off like a rocket through the Toronto Blue Jays’ system like Yesavage this year.

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

Blue Jays’ Third Baseman Looking To Keep Momentum Rolling From Breakout Season

The offseason for Major League Baseball is all about addressing the strengths and weaknesses that an organization had in 2025, what worked, and what didn't.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 19

What's Next for Blue Jays Bo Bichette After Rejecting Qualifying Offer?

The deadline for accepting or rejecting qualifying offers was yesterday, and nine MLB players rejected their offers, while four accepted. Among the bold group to reject was Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, who has made it very clear that he'd like to return to Toronto.

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

Blue Jays Involved in Heated Race with Rivals for Free Agent Backup Plan

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the offseason with their soul-crushing World Series Game 7 defeat fresh at the top of mind, and now they have to figure out how to get back and finish the job.

Bo Bichette News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Blue Jays Star Shortstop Bo Bichette Rejects Qualifying Offer

With the deadline to accept or decline qualifying offers set for yesterday, more names have hit the open market this offseason. One of them was Toronto Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette, who will now be the top hitter available heading into the 2026 season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Red Sox interested in Bo Bichette, Kyle Schwarber

With holes to fill in the lineup, the Red Sox are exploring two of the bigger free agent bats on the market. WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports that “the

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15

Why Kyle Tucker would be a great fit with the Blue Jays

MLB free agency has been open for over a week, and all of the attention remains on the No. 1 available player, Kyle Tucker.

Why J.T. Realmuto isn’t in the Blue Jays’ offseason plans this time around

Devin Williams a strong bullpen target for Blue Jays

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes massive 2026 decision

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Blue Jays targeting high-leverage relievers

The Blue Jays are targeting high-leverage relievers, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Free agent Edwin Díaz appears to be one possibility, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.