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A look at successful Rule 5 Draft picks from Blue Jays’ past

A look at successful Rule 5 Draft picks from Blue Jays’ past

The Rule-5 draft is, without a doubt, a very interesting gamble for Major League teams to take. On one hand, you can take a player and mould them into a part of your organisation, but other times it does not work out in your team’s favour.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 28
Edwin Encarnación should be the next Blue Jays player inducted into the Hall of Excellence

Edwin Encarnación should be the next Blue Jays player inducted into the Hall of Excellence

The Toronto Blue Jays recently announced a rebranding of their Level of Excellence into the Hall of Excellence, with beloved broadcaster Buck Martinez

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 28
Don't Count Blue Jays Out From Trading for Another Offensive Infielder

Don't Count Blue Jays Out From Trading for Another Offensive Infielder

The Toronto Blue Jays have worked all offseason to prepare for their 2026 Redemption Run. They faced heartbreak in Game 7 of the World Series against the reigning world champions.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / March 28
Arriving to majors ‘dream come true’ for Blue Jays’ Spencer Miles

Arriving to majors ‘dream come true’ for Blue Jays’ Spencer Miles

When Spencer Miles completes his 15th professional inning, it’ll come in the major leagues — a level he’s never pitched at before, following multiple season-ending injuries that have limited him to 14.1 career innings since being drafted nearly four years ago by the San Francisco Giants.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz
The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz
The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / March 27
Blue Jays: Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is primed for a big season

Blue Jays: Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is primed for a big season

The 2026 season is an important campaign for both the Toronto Blue Jays and their star first baseman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He is coming off a great performance with the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and one of the greatest postseason runs by a player with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day
MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas
Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues
Three comeback arms to watch in National League East
Five X factors in the AL Central
Tyler Rogers News / Bluejaysnation / March 27
Louis Varland and Tyler Rogers experience their first Opening Day with the Blue Jays: 'I am glad to be a part of this team'

Louis Varland and Tyler Rogers experience their first Opening Day with the Blue Jays: 'I am glad to be a part of this team'

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season with a few familiar faces in the dugout and some new players that have fans excited for what lies ahead. Toronto’s front office invested heavily in pitching this winter and came away as one of the biggest spenders after inking Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Kazuma Okamoto to multi-year deals.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 27
Blue Jays George Springer, Ernie Clement Mic'd Up at NHL Game, Awed by Young Star

Blue Jays George Springer, Ernie Clement Mic'd Up at NHL Game, Awed by Young Star

When Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer and Ernie Clement attended the Toronto Maple Leafs recent matchup, they knew they were bound to turn heads—Toronto team supporting Toronto team.

Shane Bieber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber set to take big step forward amid injury recovery

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber set to take big step forward amid injury recovery

As the Toronto Blue Jays were led in Opening Day by Kevin Gausman, another pitcher on its staff that fans have been wondering about is Shane Bieber, as he continues to deal with an elbow issue.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 27
Blue Jays remain competitive team despite loss of Bo Bichette

Blue Jays remain competitive team despite loss of Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays evidently didn't want to pay Bichette the $126 million deal he landed, or submit to his opt-out demands. That left them to find a new infielder. 

George Springer and Ernie Clement had an awkward moment at a Maple Leafs game
Dylan Cease is in a good position to contend for AL Cy Young this season
Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 27
Making baseball fun again fuelled Ernie Clement’s rise to Blue Jays: ‘I plan on doing that the rest of my career’

Making baseball fun again fuelled Ernie Clement’s rise to Blue Jays: ‘I plan on doing that the rest of my career’

Sometimes, you have to get back to basics. For Ernie Clement, it was remembering that baseball is a kid’s game, often played by professionals. But it’s important not to lose sight of the enjoyment of the game, which, while grinding through the minors in 2023, he did.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 27
Blue Jays Injury Updates: Berrios and Garcia are throwing at the Player Development Complex, Bieber and Yesavage not far behind

Blue Jays Injury Updates: Berrios and Garcia are throwing at the Player Development Complex, Bieber and Yesavage not far behind

The Toronto Blue Jays are trending in the right direction when it comes to pitcher injuries. Speaking to reporters on Opening Day, manager John Schneider provided some updates on Jose Berrios, Yimi Garcia, Shane Bieber, and Trey Yesavage.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Blue Jays announce Trey Yesavage news before Athletics game

Blue Jays announce Trey Yesavage news before Athletics game

Trey Yesavage’s rise through the Toronto Blue Jays system has been swift and impactful. 

Dodgers owner says the quiet part out loud in stunning take on MLB's parity issue
Ranking the Top 5 Best Lineups as the MLB Season Starts
The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
Jorge Alcala News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
Jorge Alcala Triggers Assignment Clause In Blue Jays Deal

Jorge Alcala Triggers Assignment Clause In Blue Jays Deal

Right-hander Jorge Alcala has triggered an assignment clause in his minor league deal with the Blue Jays, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Alexander writes that Alcala will now be available to all 29 teams, so it sounds like this is an upward mobility clause.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
 The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
 The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 27
5 minor leaguers who’ll make their Blue Jays debut this season

5 minor leaguers who’ll make their Blue Jays debut this season

The Toronto Blue Jays 2026 campaign begins on Friday. On Wednesday, the team announced its Opening Day roster, mostly featuring players that you’d expect.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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? 

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 27
4 AL East players the Blue Jays need to keep in check this season

4 AL East players the Blue Jays need to keep in check this season

The divisional nature of MLB baseball means seeing the same teams and players more than a dozen times per year. The Toronto Blue Jays got awfully familiar

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 26
Projecting the Blue Jays Pitching Rotation and Bullpen Before Opening Day

Projecting the Blue Jays Pitching Rotation and Bullpen Before Opening Day

Going into the Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 redemption run, it looked like their pitching staff was aligning to be the best in the American League. That could

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 26
Dylan Cease is in a good position to contend for AL Cy Young this season

Dylan Cease is in a good position to contend for AL Cy Young this season

The Toronto Blue Jays' home opener is this Friday, and their new addition to the rotation, Dylan Cease, has performed well in camp. 

Four Bold Predictions for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays
Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons
George Springer and Ernie Clement had an awkward moment at a Maple Leafs game
Three teams most likely to prevent a Dodgers three-peat
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
Kevin Gausman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman in World Series mode for Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays open their season with heightened expectations surrounding Kevin Gausman, whose mindset reflects a carryover from last year’s World Series run.

Jose Berrios News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Blue Jays Announce Jose Berrios News on Thursday

Blue Jays Announce Jose Berrios News on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios has had a very productive career in Major League Baseball. Through 10 years in the majors, Berrios has made 275 appearances, pitching to a 4.08 ERA in 1,571 2/3 innings, striking out 1,481 batters with 473 walks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26
Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons

Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons

These four players hope to be well-known names by the time October baseball rolls around. 

MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day
Five prospects set to make MLB debuts on Opening Day
The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / March 26
Four Bold Predictions for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays

Four Bold Predictions for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays

Every year, ball clubs experience performances and fluctuations that go against their internal projections, both positively and negatively. That’s just how she goes over the course of 162.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 26
Blue Jays Officially Finalize 26-Man Roster Ahead of Opening Day

Blue Jays Officially Finalize 26-Man Roster Ahead of Opening Day

Opening Day is finally upon us. The long, grueling wait of the offseason is over, and the Toronto Blue Jays can play games that actually matter. There is a sense of optimism and confidence about this 2026 team that hasn't been felt in quite some time.

Spencer Miles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Blue Jays DFA Leo Jimenez; Rule 5 Pick Spencer Miles To Break Camp

Blue Jays DFA Leo Jimenez; Rule 5 Pick Spencer Miles To Break Camp

The Blue Jays are designating infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He’s out of options and evidently did not win the final spot on Toronto’s bench, which is likely to go to Davis Schneider.

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