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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 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.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 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

Looking at past Blue Jays’ off-seasons to determine their timeline this off-season

The baseball off-season is notoriously slow. After Nov. 21’s trade deadline came and went, the next notable event this off-season is the Winter Meetings, which start on Dec.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 24

Blue Jays: 4 key series to watch in the 2026 schedule

Coming off a strong 2025 season, the upcoming campaign will be crucial for the Blue Jays to solidify themselves as a robust contender and a strong competitor in the AL East.

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

MLB Insider Bob Nightengale Predicts Massive Offseason for Blue Jays

After losing Game 7 of their first World Series appearance since 1993 in devastating fashion, heartbroken Toronto Blue Jays fans are desperate for good news to help soothe their pain this winter while they wait for the 2026 season to begin.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Bluejaysnation / November 24

Report: Blue Jays among several clubs interested in Cody Bellinger

Following a strong bounce-back performance with the New York Yankees in 2025, free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger figures to land a lucrative contract this off-season and is already reportedly drawing interest from several potential suitors, including the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 24

Former Blue Jays who are free agents this offseason: Part 1

The offseason is off to a slow start as December starts to come into focus, which isn’t a new phenomenon by any means. Only a handful of notable players are off the board – Josh Naylor to Seattle, Raisel Iglesias to Atlanta – and the market is still waiting for some of the bigger names to find a new home this winter.

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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 / Just Baseball / November 24

Toronto Blue Jays 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist

Many of the Toronto Blue Jays‘ wishes came true this season – they made the World Series, won the American League East, had one of the league’s best offenses, and had one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history.

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

Reviewing Blue Jays Boss John Schneider's Incredible Managerial Job in 2025

When the offseason comes around for any sport every single aspect that went into the year prior is fully under review: the good, the bad and the ugly. Plenty of things went right for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025 which is why the ballclub made it all the way into the World Series.

Zac Gallen News / Bluejaysnation / November 23

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Zac Gallen

Could the Toronto Blue Jays hand out a show-me contract to a former Arizona Diamondback again? Before the 2020 trade deadline, the Jays traded Travis Bergen to the Diamondbacks for Robbie Ray.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 23

One Surprise Player Sneakily Inside Top-Five Blue Jays bWAR Leaders

The Toronto Blue Jays had quite a Cinderella (almost) story of a season. The ballclub took home their first division title in a decade and then went onto their first Fall Classic in over 30 years which ended in heartbreak, but with management securing nearly the same roster for 2026 they are looking for redemption.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 23

Blue Jays: 3 outfielders who could be traded this winter

As the offseason kicks into gear, so will rumours circulating about free agency and trade candidates. For the Blue Jays, in terms of the trade aspect, one area sticks out like a sore thumb: their glut of outfielders on the 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 23

3 relievers the Toronto Blue Jays should avoid this offseason

Baseball’s winter meetings are two weeks away, slated to begin in Orlando from December 7th to 10th. The flurry of transactions will soon be upon us. However,

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 23

4 recent free agents the Blue Jays should consider as depth options for the 2026 roster

The non-tender deadline has come and gone, and the free agent class of the 2025/2026 offseason just got a bit deeper. Some established names, such as Jonah Heim (Texas Rangers), Adolis Garcia (Rangers), and Mark Leiter Jr.

Devin Williams News / Bluejaysnation / November 23

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Devin Williams

Devin Williams is the best bounce-back reliever candidate available in free agency. The Toronto Blue Jays should have some interest in the 31-year-old right-handed pitcher.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 23

Even Without Bo Bichette, Blue Jays 2026 Payroll Built to Win Now

The Toronto Blue Jays took care of their next piece of housekeeping on Friday at the non-tender deadline. They smartly kept their small number of arbitration-eligible players on the roster.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22