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Blue Jays add Ricky Tiedemann to 40-man roster to protect him from Rule 5 draft

The Toronto Blue Jays made a transaction on Tuesday evening. Ahead of the 6:00 PM ET deadline to add Rule 5 eligible players to the 40-man roster, it was announced by the team that they added former Top 100 prospect Ricky Tiedemann.

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Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Kyle Tucker

The top free agent this off-season is Kyle Tucker. As you can imagine, the Toronto Blue Jays are in on the 28-year-old. Not just that, but ESPN’s Jeff Passan noted that rival executives believe the Blue Jays are the favourites to land the outfielder.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 18

Blue Jays: Bo Bichette declines qualifying offer

Bo Bichette will officially hit the open market. As expected, the Toronto Blue Jays’ cornerstone infielder declined the $22.05 million qualifying offer to become a free agent.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Red Sox interested in Bo Bichette, Kyle Schwarber

With holes to fill in the lineup, the Red Sox are exploring two of the bigger free agent bats on the market. WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports that “the

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 18

Blue Jays Pegged as Landing Spot for Two Top-25 Free Agents in New Prediction

Bleacher Report came out with their Top 25 free agents and their predicted contracts and landing spots. Two of those free agents within the Top 10 have been predicted to go to the Toronto Blue Jays.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / November 18

Blue Jays: Expect Anthony Santander to bounce back in 2026

Last off-season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ big splash was Anthony Santander. The switch-hitting outfielder was coming off a season where he hit 44 home runs in 665 plate appearances with the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 18

Report: Blue Jays viewed as favourites to land Kyle Tucker according to rival executives

When was the last time the Toronto Blue Jays were considered a favourite for the top free agent? Sure, they were finalists for both Shohei Ohtani and Rōki Sasaki, and were in the hunt for Juan Soto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 18

Why the Blue Jays should add some firepower to the roster this offseason

There were many missed opportunities and what-ifs for the Toronto Blue Jays as they wrapped up their season in early November. Perhaps one of the most curious hypotheticals is whether the bench depth would have changed the face of the World Series in the Blue Jays’ favour.

Bo Bichette News / Fastball on SI / November 18

2 Free-Agent Options The Blue Jays Could Pursue As Bo Bichette Alternatives

The Toronto Blue Jays were two outs away from winning their first World Series title until the Los Angeles Dodgers came storming back to win their second straight championship.

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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.

George Springer News / Bluebird Banter / November 18

The Season That Was: George Springer

2024 was George Springer’s fourth season with the Blue Jays, after signing a six-year $150 million contract. And, ummm, it wasn’t a very good season. Since 2022 his bWAR had been falling, from 4.2 to 2.0 to 1.1.

Caleb Thielbar News / Bluejaysnation / November 18

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Caleb Thielbar

The Blue Jays are bound to add a few relief pitchers this offseason as they look to improve on their middle-of-the-pack bullpen from a year ago. One particular area of need is left-handed relief, with Mason Fluharty, Brendon Little, Justin Bruihl, and starter/long man Eric Lauer as the only relief options on the 40-man roster.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / November 18

Should Jeff Hoffman be the Blue Jays closer in 2026?

One of the biggest talking points since Game 7 of the World Series for the Blue Jays has been the role of the closer. Ross Atkins, in his end-of-season press conference, stated that Jeff Hoffman is not “married” to the closer role and was open to whatever helped the team win.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 18

2026 Hall of Fame Ballot Features Two Former Blue Jays All-Stars

The Baseball Hall of Fame released its ballot for the Class of 2026 on Monday, and two former Toronto Blue Jays stars are on it. Former pitcher Mark Buehrle, who pitched for the Blue Jays from 2013 to 2015, returns to the ballot for the sixth time.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 17

Which Two Hitters Could Give the Blue Jays’ 2026 Lineup a Major Boost?

The Toronto Blue Jays had a stellar offense in 2025. They led the MLB in hits (1,461), batting average (.265), and on-base percentage (.333). They were an unstoppable force, fueling them to the World Series.

Chris Bassitt News / Bluejaysnation / November 17

Re-signing Chris Bassitt should be on the Blue Jays’ radar this offseason

The off-season has fully rolled out, and the Toronto Blue Jays are in the hunt in the free agency market. Right-hander Chris Bassitt’s contract has ended in Toronto, and he hits the market’s shelves.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Blue Jays Lose Player to Free Agency on Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays fell just one win short of capturing their first World Series title in over three decades, suffering a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cutter Coffey News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 17

This Blue Jays Prospect Boosted His Stock After Productive Fall In The AFL

The Arizona Fall League provides a great opportunity for prospects to boost their stock heading into the rest of the offseason. One prospect out of the Toronto Blue Jays organization is an example of one of those players who has raised their stock after a productive fall in the desert.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 17

Blue Jays: Nick Sandlin clears waivers, elects free agency

An intriguing bullpen option is no longer part of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin cleared waivers and has elected free agency, the Blue Jays announced on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 17

Blue Jays Face Intriguing Decision With Outfielder Victor Arias

The Tuesday 4:00 pm EST deadline for adding players to 40-man rosters is nearly here, and the Toronto Blue Jays face an intriguing decision. One of their top prospects is eligible for this year's Rule 5 Draft, and they'll be tasked with deciding whether or not to protect the 22-year-old outfielder.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 17

Looking at Steamer projections for Blue Jays’ players in 2026

The first projection for the 2026 Major League Baseball season is here. Recently, Fangraphs released their Steamer projections for the 2026 season, and if it’s to be believed, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to have some regression.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 17

Ranking the Blue Jays’ offseason priorities

Getting to the World Series this year was proof that the Blue Jays can play on the biggest stage. There’s no denying that this offseason is one of the more crucial ones for Toronto’s front office if the team is interested in extending its contention window.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15

Why Kyle Tucker would be a great fit with the Blue Jays

MLB free agency has been open for over a week, and all of the attention remains on the No. 1 available player, Kyle Tucker.

Why J.T. Realmuto isn’t in the Blue Jays’ offseason plans this time around

Devin Williams a strong bullpen target for Blue Jays

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes massive 2026 decision

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

Raisel Iglesias News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Blue Jays showing interest in Raisel Iglesias

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams with interest in free agent closer Raisel Iglesias, reports Francys Romero. That’s a logical fit with Toronto on the hunt for a late-game arm.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15

Three potential landing spots for pitcher Framber Valdez

Pitcher Framber Valdez did not have the walk year he hoped for with the Houston Astros.

Three potential landing spots for shortstop Bo Bichette

Three potential landing spots for pitcher Dylan Cease

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Blue Jays targeting high-leverage relievers

The Blue Jays are targeting high-leverage relievers, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Free agent Edwin Díaz appears to be one possibility, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.