Just a few months ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were one play away from winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Entering the 2026 MLB season, the Blue Jays are viewed as World Series contenders once again.
The Toronto Blue Jays opened Spring Training 2026 hoping to build on the momentum of a breakthrough 2025 campaign that ended with the franchise’s first World Series appearance since 1993.
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.
The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into the 2026 MLB season looking to continue operating as one of the best teams in baseball. The club came just one win short of capturing the World Series title in 2025, and the front office responded with an aggressive winter in free agency to build a roster capable of sustaining that level of success.
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is scheduled for left labral surgery on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. He’s set to miss the next five to six months of action.
Alejandro Kirk is a 27-year-old, right-handed hitting catcher from Tijuana, Mexico. He’s played the last five seasons (plus 9 games) with the Jays. In 564 MLB games, he has a .268/.345/.398 batting line with 51 home runs, 1 stolen base and a 11.3 bWAR (fWAR likes him better, 14.9 career).
The hunt begins to discover this season’s versions of Mason Fluharty and Braydon Fisher. That reliever duo became two of the brightest development stories within the Toronto Blue Jays’ pipeline last season.
The Framber Valdez sweepstakes are over and, with them, arguably the last bit of intrigue left in what has been an eventful Toronto Blue Jays offseason.
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.
Pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin tomorrow, so I wanted to ask who you’re most interested in watching this spring? All eyes are going to be on Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, as the big offseason signings.
Jose Berrios was once considered to be one of the better starting pitchers in MLB. After pitching to a 4.17 ERA across 31 outings in 2025, however, will the two-time All-Star have a spot in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 starting rotation?
The Toronto Blue Jays came into the offseason hungry to make some big moves following their first taste at glory in over three decades, coming within two outs of a World Series title.
While the Toronto Blue Jays kick the aging tries on Max Scherzer, they may been wishing they had re-signed Bo Bichette. However, here is one last-minute move the Blue Jays must make before spring training.
Next on the list of Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball prospects for 2026 is a budding young hitter on the cusp of becoming an everyday major-leaguer. Hometown: Stouffville, ON.
The offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays has been more than exciting. The organization made one thing very clear: the redemption tour is on, and they are ready to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Considering how active the Toronto Blue Jays have been in the offseason this year, expectations are quite high for them to reach the postseason once again, and possibly earn a second chance at the 2026 World Series.
The emblem of success for any of the three Blue Jays teams that have either won the World Series or come within one centimeter of winning it has always been incredible depth.
The Toronto Blue Jays had an incredible year in 2025, thanks in large part to the efforts of first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. The 26-year-old rose to the occasion during Toronto’s run to the World Series, posting a .397 batting average, .494 on-base percentage, 1.289 OPS, eight home runs and 15 RBIs across 18 postseason games.
The Toronto Blue Jays have spent this offseason trying to assemble a roster that can get that final out and win a World Series. After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a World Series classic, the Blue Jays signed more pitching for the rotation and the bullpen, along with one of the most experienced hitters in Japan, all as free agents.
Daulton Varsho hit 20 home runs in just 71 games played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025—that equates to a roughly 46-home run pace over a full season.
When Dayne Pengelly put pen to paper on a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays last July, the moment felt both surreal and validating. “It was awesome,” Pengelly said.
The Toronto Blue Jays marched to the brink of the World Series title last year, with their starting rotation playing a massive role in their success. They lost Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt to free agency in the winter but added Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to their staff for next season.
The Toronto Blue Jays have much of the supporting cast from last year’s group returning as they look to run it back for the 2026 MLB season. That includes infielder Andres Gimenez, whose first year with the club went incredibly well.
Legendary Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has announced his retirement, closing the book on an extraordinary career in the booth that spanned more than forty years.
The Red Sox have found the answer to their problems in journeyman infielder and 2020 Gold Glove winner Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, is finalizing a one-year deal.