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Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk added to Team Mexico WBC roster

The World Baseball Classic returns in 2026. The tournament will start on March 5 and end on the 17th. This is going to be an exciting one to watch after Japan defeated Team USA in the final last time out.

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Blue Jays Criticized After MLB Offseason Move

The Toronto Blue Jays had an unceremonious end to an otherwise very successful season in 2025. Toronto won the American League East for the first time in 10 years after finishing the regular season with a 94-68 record.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays Two Hated Rivals Seemingly Closing In On Free Agent Star Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason looking to add a superstar on the offensive side of the ball, and while nice moves have been made, they have not yet accomplished that initial goal.

Ernie Clement News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays got a lot of production from Ernie Clement during the 2025 season. The infielder is now taking his talents to Team USA, for the World Baseball Classic in 2026.

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 13

Blue Jays Make Their Mark in AL East Top 20 Prospect Rankings

The Toronto Blue Jays exceeded expectations in 2025 by earning a spot in the World Series, where they faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they fell short of winning the championship, the Blue Jays appear to be a strong team that is likely to contend for playoff spots consistently in the coming years.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / January 13

Today in Blue Jays history: Rolen/Glaus trade

Eighteen years ago today. The trade was official on the 14th, but we got wind of it on the 12th, so let’s split the difference. In the middle of a very slow January for Blue Jays news, the Jays traded Troy Glaus to the Cardinals for Scott Rolen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Is Philly About to Steal Toronto’s Crown Jewel? The Bo Bichette Saga Heats Up

It feels like the writing has been on the wall for a while now, but the reality is finally starting to set in for baseball fans north of the border. The era of Bo Bichette in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform appears to be gasping its last breath.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

A Look at Four Top Blue Jays Prospects Heading Into Next Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have worked at improving their farm system over the years, slowly rising up the ranks throughout Major League Baseball. They opened

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage News on Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays had a fantastic season in 2025. They won the American League East for the first time since 2015 after going 94-68. Led by manager John Schneider, the Blue Jays reached the World Series, ultimately losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the Fall Classic for the second consecutive year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 12

Blue Jays Urged to Add One More Star Offensive Player in Free Agency

With the offseason continuing on for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team has done an excellent job so far. However, a recent signing could impact what their plans might be for the rest of the winter. Coming into the offseason, the Blue Jays were a team that figured to be aggressive, and that has certainly been true.

Addison Barger News / Bluebird Banter / January 12

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Addison Barger

Addison Barger was added to the Jays’ 40-man in November 2022 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He’s 26 and, in two seasons, he’s played 204 games for the Blue Jays, with a .229/.286/.422 line and 28 home runs.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12

Where do the Red Sox go after losing Alex Bregman?

In addition to their anger, Red Sox fans were also left grappling with one question: Where do the Red Sox go from here?

Cubs make splash signing, bring in Alex Bregman on five-year contract

Red Sox facing worst-case scenario at third after losing Alex Bregman

Red Sox find new target after losing Alex Bregman

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The '2010 & 2011 Texas Rangers' quiz

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 12

2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago White Sox

The 2025 season was one of improvement for the White Sox. Not only did the Major League team improve but many of the prospects within the system also took a step forward.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Pete Walker News / Bluejaysnation / January 12

How the Blue Jays have built Cy Young candidates under Pete Walker

The early to mid-2020s for the Blue Jays have been defined by the number of pitching redemptions they produced. Hyun Jin Ryu opened the door by earning recognition as one of the AL Cy Young finalists in 2020, while Robbie Ray won the hardware in 2021 after winning 29 out of 30 votes.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / January 12

Will Jeff Hoffman have potential challengers for the Blue Jays’ closer gig?

Jeff Hoffman had an up-and-down first season with the Blue Jays as their closer in 2025, and while they haven’t yet signed another 9th-inning arm, there could be some internal challengers for the closer’s role, especially if he gets off to a shaky start in 2026.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 12

Blue Jays: 5 prospects to keep an eye on from the 2025 draft class

As the Toronto Blue Jays turn the page toward their 2026 campaign, the farm system continues to evolve, largely influenced by the 2025 draft class, with a new group of players set to make their pro debut come springtime.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 12

These Under-the-Radar Blue Jays Free Agent Additions Could Pay Off

The Toronto Blue Jays have been so active in pursuing marquee, big name free agents this offseason, you could be forgiven for assuming that's all they've done in building their roster ahead of the 2026 MLB season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 12

Which Guardians Top Prospects Will Make a Big League Impact in 2026?

The MLB offseason is now well underway. As fans await the return of baseball season, teams across the league have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 11

Blue Jays make intriguing move on 95-HR hitter

The Toronto Blue Jays came incredibly close to winning the 2025 World Series, as they were literally two outs away from a Game 7 win before an unlikely hero in Miguel Rojas rescued the Los Angeles Dodgers, which eventually won the whole thing.

Rafael Lantigua News / Bluejaysnation / January 11

Report: Eloy Jiménez and Rafael Lantigua sign minor-league deals with the Blue Jays

Former Blue Jays outfielder Eloy Jiménez and shortstop Rafael Lantigua have reportedly signed respective minor league deals with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Blue Jays Sign Silver Slugger on Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays had their 2025 Major League Baseball season end in heartbreaking fashion. Toronto, which won the American League East with a 94-68 record in the regular season, won the AL pennant, making it to the World Series for the first time since 1993.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 11

Blue Jays: Bo Bichette joining the Phillies is the best-case scenario if a return to Toronto is off the table

With it being reported that a reunion between Bo Bichette and the Toronto Blue Jays has become increasingly unlikely, the Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as a potential landing spot.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Just Baseball / January 11

How Kazuma Okamoto Best Fits on the Blue Jays

When the Toronto Blue Jays inked their latest free agent acquisition earlier this month, they cemented themselves as the most active team in baseball this offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12