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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recruiting top free agent to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a World Series run in 2025, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is trying to make sure they make it back in 2026. Guerrero showed interest in a top free agent via social media this week.

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Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins named Baseball America’s MLB Coach of the Year

The Toronto Blue Jays ranked well across numerous offensive statistical categories in 2025, and the hitting coach behind the scenes is getting some well-deserved credit.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 11

Blue Jays Best Moments of the Quarter Century: Part I

The Blue Jays have come a long way since 2000, and now that almost 25 years have passed since then, let’s take a look back at some of the franchise’s most memorable moments over that time period.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 11

Should the Blue Jays add more starting pitching depth this offseason?

The Toronto Blue Jays’ signings of Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce fortified a pitching rotation that already includes Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jose Berrios, and last year’s late-season standout, Trey Yesavage.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Scott Boras News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 11

Scott Boras Reveals Why Blue Jays Became MLB's Top Free Agent Destination

The Toronto Blue Jays made franchise history by signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract, the largest free-agent deal in team history.

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

What Blue Jays manager John Schneider regrets about end of crushing Game 7 loss to Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays are still haunted by the ending of their unforgettable World Series Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and now their manager is publicly reliving the moment.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Giants Lose Player to Blue Jays on Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a busy MLB offseason, looking like winners early on heading into 2026. They have capitalized on their momentum following a trip to the World Series, emerging in free agency as a destination for some of the best available talent.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 10

Blue Jays Pick Up Former Top Brewers Prospect As MiLB Rule 5 Pick

The Toronto Blue Jays have been making moves this postseason which have primarily surrounded their pitching staff as they signed back Shane Bieber and added Dylan Cease as well as KBO MVP Cody Ponce.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

On this day a year ago: The Blue Jays acquire Andrés Giménez

The Toronto Blue Jays first major transaction of the 2024/25 off-season came on Dec. 10, 2024. Shortly before the 2025 draft lottery, the Blue Jays sent Spencer Horwitz and prospect Nick Mitchell to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Andrés Giménez and Nick Sandlin.

Michael Plassmeyer News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Blue Jays sign swingman Michael Plassmeyer to minor-league deal

Stop me if you’ve heard this before… the Toronto Blue Jays have added to their 2026 pitching depth. Left-hander Michael Plassmeyer has agreed to a minor-league deal with the club for next season, per the organization’s transaction log.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Blue Jays lose zero players to the Rule 5 Draft

The Toronto Blue Jays walked away with a few more players this afternoon. The annual Rule 5 Draft took place on Wednesday afternoon, including the Major League and Minor League phases.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Blue Jays interested in veteran pitcher Brad Keller

The Toronto Blue Jays have been busy adding to their rotation this offseason, but they’re not necessarily done. Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet report that the Jays are still open to adding more starting options, with right-hander Brad Keller one guy they have interest in.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Blue Jays Announce Coaching News on Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays had an incredible year in 2025, winning the AL East division title and advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1993.

A. Perez News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Blue Jays select Hedbert Perez in minor league portion of Rule 5 draft

Prospects tend to flame out all the time. In MLB Pipeline’s 2021 update, Hedbert Perez ranked as the Milwaukee Brewers’ third-best prospect thanks to 55-grade hit tool, a 60-grade run tool, and 55-fielding and arm tools.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Blue Jays select Spencer Miles in major league portion of Rule 5 draft

Never let your opponent know your next move. The annual Rule 5 draft was on Wednesday. Coming into it, there was concern that the Toronto Blue Jays would lose Yohendrick Piñango.

Robert Suarez News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Why Robert Suarez isn’t a sure thing for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays cast a notoriously wide net in free agency, checking in on just about every player available. They’ve reportedly expressed interest in former San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez in their hunt to fortify their bullpen—but is that a good idea? Suarez has been excellent over the previous two seasons.

Edwin Diaz News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 10

Blue Jays Manager Points to Bullpen Need Shortly After Missing Out on Edwin Diaz

The Toronto Blue Jays lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who signed the elite closer to a three-year, $69 million deal. Hours later, manager John Schneider made clear what comes next for his team's bullpen plans.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / December 10

Opportunity to join ‘championship-calibre team’ drew Dylan Cease to Blue Jays

Many wondered what impact the Toronto Blue Jays’ magical run to the World Series would have on the organization’s ability to attract free agents this off-season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Blue Jays notes: Weaver, outfielders, Berrios

With the Blue Jays scouring the bullpen market, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reports that Luke Weaver is one of the many relievers on the Jays’ radar.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

Four Ways the Dodgers Can Further ‘Ruin Baseball’ This Winter

Fresh off consecutive World Series titles, and several offseasons adding star-caliber talent, many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 10

Comparing Blue Jays' Three Top Options to Add Slugger to Lineup

It didn't take long for the Toronto Blue Jays front office to snap themselves out of their post-World Series mourning period and get back to work. Following Shane Bieber's surprise opt-in, the club locked up Dylan Cease and inked KBO standout Cody Ponce, thus solidifying the starting rotation.

Shane Bieber News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Shane Bieber dealt with forearm fatigue late in 2025 season

One of the winter’s earliest surprises was Shane Bieber’s decision to pick up a $16MM player option for the 2026 season rather than take a $4MM buyout and return to free agency.

Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Blue Jays’ GM drops truth bomb on unhappy Jose Berrios’ World Series absence

The Toronto Blue Jays had a nice run to the World Series, but they were doing it without one of their key players in Jose Berrios. He was away from the team for some time, having not pitched in the postseason and ending the regular season on IL with right elbow inflammation, which was the first time in his career that he had been on the list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / December 8

Blue Jays Receive Brutal Bo Bichette Update at Winter Meetings

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was a driving force behind the club’s league-best record last season, but the two-time All-Star is now hitting the open market as one of the winter’s premier free agents.