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3 players the Blue Jays could lose in next month’s Rule 5 Draft

This year’s Rule 5 Draft will take place during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, on December 10th. The Blue Jays have several intriguing minor league players who have been left unprotected, and therefore could be snatched up by another team.

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4 pitchers the Blue Jays should avoid this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays’ desire to bolster their pitching staff this offseason is well-known — who they will sign to accomplish that goal is yet to be determined.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 26

5 depth signings the Blue Jays should consider this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays are considering several players who could help push them over the top after they came as close as possible to winning a World Series in 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 26

Could the Blue Jays Really Afford To Sign These Two Massive Hitters?

The Toronto Blue Jays have just posted the best season that the organization has seen in over 30 years. After coming up short in a heartbreaking game seven of the World Series, they are anything but thrilled about their year.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / November 26

Thinking Through the Blue Jays Off-Season (Part 1)

For the last few years, I’ve run a series in late November or early December looking at the Blue Jays off-season and trying to work through what I would do if I were the GM.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 25

Blue Jays Sign Young Free Agent Infielder to Contract, Add Depth to Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays are in an extremely intriguing position when it comes to their infield, both regarding the starting group and the depth. With Bo Bichette hitting the open market this winter, things will somewhat revolve around whether or not he is retained by the Blue Jays or decides to head elsewhere.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 25

Potential Ketel Marte trade will be expensive

Diamondbacks 'listening' to Ketel Marte offers, but trade will be expensive

Marte has been the primary second baseman for the Diamondbacks since the 2022 campaign.

A hypothetical Braves trade with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

The 25 greatest performances in the MLB All-Star Game

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Blue Jays, Ketel Marte News Emerges After Bo Bichette Report

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the offseason looking to retool in hopes of returning to the World Series in 2026. One of the biggest storylines this winter will be the future of Bo Bichette, who has spent his entire seven-year career with the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 25

Blue Jays’ Heineman, Barger, Lukes among recipients of 2025 pre-arbitration bonus pool

A trio of Toronto Blue Jays are slated to receive an extra bit of cash this winter. Major League Baseball announced its 2025 recipients of the pre-arbitration

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 25

Looking at the Blue Jays’ starting pitching depth heading into 2026

Starting pitching is the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest priority this off-season. There’s a handful of notable starters available in free agency: Michael King, Dylan Cease, Tatsuya Imai, Framber Valdez, and a few others.

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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.

Don Mattingly News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Don Mattingly Expresses Regret Over Blue Jays' World Series Baserunning Blunder

Nearly a month after the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly still feels the pain, especially when thinking about a costly baserunning moment in Game 7.

Rodolfo Castro News / Bluejaysnation / November 25

Blue Jays sign Rodolfo Castro to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays’ string of minor league signings has continued. On Tuesday morning, numerous sources reported that the Blue Jays signed utility infielder Rodolfo Castro to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 25

Evaluating Blue Jays Collective Offensive Abilities During 2025 Season

There was no secret to how the Toronto Blue Jays were able to battle their way into the World Series as it was on full display from the first game of the ALDS against the New York Yankees, their offense.

Eric Lauer News / Bluebird Banter / November 25

The Season That Was: Eric Lauer

The Jays signed Eric Lauer as a minor league free agent on December 20th of last year. It was such a momentous signing that we didn’t even have a post about it.

Davis Schneider News / Bluejaysnation / November 25

Blue Jays: What will Davis Schneider’s role be in 2026?

Ever since Davis Schneider’s spectacular 35-game debut in 2023, he has been a fan favourite that Blue Jays fans have come to appreciate. Sure, it also helps that his trademark mustache and goggles make for a unique look that adds to his likability.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 25

Assessing Blue Jays' Uneven Starting Rotation for 2025 Season

The members of the Toronto Blue Jays who swung bats were constantly stealing the show during the 2025 season and then again during the playoffs. But without their pitching staff there is no way they make it into the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 24

2 Under-the-Radar Pitchers the Blue Jays Should Consider for a Bullpen Boost

Even though it wasn't on full display during the playoff run, the Achilles heel for the Toronto Blue Jays this year was arguably their bullpen. The Jays' manager John Schneider made many good moves to improve that situation down the stretch ,which included moving players like Chris Bassitt and Eric Lauer into the pen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 24

An early look at the Blue Jays farm system heading into 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system rapidly improved in 2025. So much so that they were able to go big at the deadline. Khal Stephen was traded to the Cleveland

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 24

Blue Jays Opening Day Lineup Projection Relies on Bo Bichette Re-Signing

The Toronto Blue Jays' postseason run ended in heartbreak after their Game 7 loss to the reigning champion, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Being so close to victory and having it ripped away in the blink of an eye is disheartening, but it serves as a form of fuel to improve for next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 24