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World Baseball Classic Morning Recap: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits home run in statement win over Venezuela

On Wednesday, group stage action at the World Baseball Classic wrapped up with three massive games. Canada faced Cuba to determine who’d move to the knockout stage from Pool A, Mexico and Italy played against one another to determine the fate of three teams from Pool B, and two giants clashed in Pool D to determine that group’s winner.

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Blue Jays Projected to Have New Top-100 Prospect Very Soon in Star Infielder

The Toronto Blue Jays do not have what many consider to be an elite farm system by any means, and things are on the cusp of getting bleaker with Trey Yesavage obviously set to graduate this year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays allow eight runs in second consecutive loss

After four consecutive shutout wins, the Toronto Blue Jays have given up eight runs in back-to-back games. On Wednesday evening, the Blue Jays fell 8-1 to the New York Yankees.

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

Blue Jays Infielder Labeled As Having Worst Contract Entering 2026 Season

When the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians in December 2024, little did general manager Ross Atkins or manager John Schneider know how big a move that would turn out to be.

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Tyler Rogers News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Blue Jays reliever Tyler Rogers joins Team USA at the World Baseball Classic

The United States is getting a boost in the bullpen for the World Baseball Classic. Blue Jays submarine reliever Tyler Rogers has been added to the team roster ahead of their matchup against Team Canada, slated to take place tomorrow night.

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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.

Jose Berrios News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Blue Jays’ Berrios scratched from start vs. Phillies due to elbow inflammation

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ rotation logjam might be beginning to sort itself out. Jose Berrios was scratched from his planned start against the Philadelphia Phillies after a recent MRI during the World Baseball Classic insurance process revealed inflammation in his right elbow, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on Thursday.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluebird Banter / March 12

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Trey Yesavage

Trey Yesavage is a 22-year-old, right-handed pitcher. He was our first round draft pick (20th overall) in 2024. Trey got a $4,177,500 signing bonus (I’m trying to figure out how many beers I can get at the club at happy hour with 4.2 million, but let’s just say a lot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Evaluating the Toronto Blue Jays’ options in left field

One of the biggest question marks for the Blue Jays’ fielding in 2026 is who to put in left field. Anthony Santander seemed set to be the everyday starting left fielder, but he’s out for five to six months while he recovers from shoulder surgery.

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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 / Just Baseball / March 12

The Blue Jays Have Some Tough Rule 5 Decisions To Make

Even though the Toronto Blue Jays‘ MLB roster seems almost fully fleshed out, there are still some decisions the team needs to make regarding a few areas of the roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

4 prospects who could be next to debut for the Blue Jays in 2026

Every new Blue Jays season brings with it several debuts, from top prospects to under-the-radar names — and sometimes they can have a massive impact on the team.

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Surprise Offseason Signing Tabbed as Blue Jays Breakout Player in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the 2026 season as a perennial contender. Their impressive offseason produced multiple starting pitchers, an excellent reliever in Tyler Rogers, and a highly coveted bat in Kazuma Okamoto.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk Dealt Bad News on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has had a great career in Major League Baseball, but he really solidified his stardom in Toronto during the 2025 postseason.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / March 11

Quick Recap: Jays Lose To Yankees

Blue Jays 1 Yankees 8 That didn’t go well. Eric Lauer didn’t have a good time of it. He went 3.1 allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts, a home run, and 4 earned.

Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Team Venezuela Makes Andres Gimenez Decision at World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays had many contributors during last year’s run to the World Series, and one of the most impactful was Andres Gimenez. Known primarily for his elite defense as a former Platinum Glove and three‑time Gold Glove winner, Gimenez also became a reliable presence at the bottom of the lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 11

5 under-the-radar Blue Jays’ prospects from MLB Pipeline’s top 30 to keep an eye on

Earlier in March, MLB Pipeline released their annual top 30 prospect list for the Toronto Blue Jays. The top of the list is who you’d expect, Trey Yesavage, JoJo Parker, and Arjun Nimmala.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 11

Toronto Blue Jays Land Friday Night Baseball Appearance for 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays get to defend their American League pennant for the first time since 1993 in 2026. While they came up short against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series this past fall, the Blue Jays are the team to beat in the AL until further notice.

Brandon Barriera News / Bluejaysnation / March 11

Blue Jays: Looking at what would be a successful season for Brandon Barriera

The last three drafts have been kind to the Toronto Blue Jays. Their top three prospects, Arjun Nimmala, Trey Yesavage, and JoJo Parker were all first round picks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 11

Blue Jays Surprisingly Named as Trade Deadline Fit for Top Ace Available

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to get back to the World Series by any means necessary after coming so close to winning it all last October, but it's not going to be easy.

Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / March 11

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Toronto Blue Jays

Last season, the Blue Jays came ever so close to the franchise’s third World Series title. Heading into 2026, expectations are sky-high as the team looks to take advantage of this current group.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Blue Jays Sign Caleb Freeman To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays have signed right-hander Caleb Freeman to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. Freeman has been assigned to Double-A New Hampshire, so he’ll presumably be heading to minor league camp in spring training.

Trey Yesavage News / Just Baseball / March 10

Forecasting Trey Yesavage’s Workload for 2026

Trey Yesavage‘s first season in professional baseball will go down in the history books. It started in Low-A with the Dunedin Blue Jays, where he made seven starts before getting promoted to High-A Vancouver.

Eloy Jimenez News / Yardbarker / March 7

Why Eloy Jimenez deserves a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Eloy Jimenez has put on a strong performance in camp, which puts him in a good position to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.

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