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Blue Jays: How Eloy Jiménez differs from the 2022 Greg Bird Spring Training audition

Remember Greg Bird? I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t, his tenure as a Toronto Blue Jay was brief. Signing a minor-league contract with the team ahead of the 2022 season, he slashed .261/.393/.565 with two home runs in 28 plate appearances for a 143 wRC+.

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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 10: Yohendrick Piñango

The Toronto Blue Jays aced the 2024 trade deadline, acquiring two prospects in their top 10 list, including Yohendrick Piñango. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

Instant Reaction: Ernie Clement finishes a home run shy of cycle in Blue Jays’ tie with Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays snapped their losing streak, but their winless streak continues. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays headed east to face the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Florida, tying the game 4-4.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 25

Question Time: The Outfield

The Jays have a logjam in their outfield this season. Daulton Varsho is locked into centre, and George Springer looks to mostly man DH, but after that things are up in the air.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

How many Cy Young winners from both leagues since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / February 25

The Blue Jays’ Next Backup Catcher Is Nearing MLB-Ready

While the starting catching role is locked up, Brandon Valenzuela has the opportunity this spring to fight for the backup position. And as a Mexican catcher, he’s got a pretty strong guide in front of him.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 25

Blue Jays Infielder Left Out of Top 10 in Latest MLB Shortstop Rankings

The Toronto Blue Jays made some significant moves during their offseason in preparation for their upcoming campaign. On the other side of the coin, they also lost a major piece to their puzzle, shortstop Bo Bichette, who is now playing for the New York Mets.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

Blue Jays: Examining the situation with the back end of the rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays focused heavily on improving the pitching side of their roster this past winter, adding Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and a handful of other arms who could impact the pitching corps in a variety of ways in 2026.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

Blue Jays slow playing Trey Yesavage’s build-up, won’t make Grapefruit League debut until next week

Trey Yesavage is still about a week or so away from making his highly anticipated Grapefruit League debut this spring, manager John Schneider revealed on Tuesday.

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

Blue Jays Urged to Trade for Former Cy Young Award Winner Before Opening Day

With spring training underway for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team is starting to take shape for the 2026 campaign. However, it might behoove the team to try to make another move to solidify the roster. Following a loss in the World Series, it was an extremely aggressive start to the winter for the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 25

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man Roster: Tyler Rogers

Tyler Rogers is a right-handed, submarine style pitcher. He’s 35. The Jays signed him to a three-year, $37 million contract (with a vesting option for a fourth year at $11 million).

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 11: Victor Arias

Just three years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were lacking notable outfield prospects. Now, they have a whole bunch of them, including our 11th-ranked prospect, Victor Arias.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

The 2024 trade deadline moves are starting to pay dividends for the Blue Jays

The 2024 season was a pretty tough one for the Toronto Blue Jays. After making the playoffs in three of the last four seasons, just narrowly missing out in 2021, the 2024 season started poorly, and there was no rally like there had been in the past and in 2025.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

One stat to be excited about for every Blue Jays pitcher heading into 2026

The Blue Jays spent big money this offseason to improve their pitching staff after their offence carried the load in 2025. Now, the arms appear to be the

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

Blue Jays Talented Young Pitcher Not Expected to Make Big League Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays are well underway in spring training and will take the next month or so to determine what the best way for them to break down their roster is going to be.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage News Emerges Amid Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays had an eventful offseason retooling the roster after their 2025 World Series loss, and one area that saw dramatic improvement was

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Instant Reaction: 2025 draftee Jake Casey hits late home run in Blue Jays’ 8-7 loss to Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays can’t seem to get going to start Spring Training. On Tuesday afternoon, the Blue Jays played an American League Divisional Series rematch against the New York Yankees, losing 8-7 to move their Spring Training record to 1-3.

Chay Yeager News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Elbow surgery ‘is on the table’ for Blue Jays prospect Chay Yeager

Another Toronto Blue Jays prospect may soon be headed for season-ending surgery. Right-hander Chay Yeager experienced elbow discomfort while throwing last week and is set to meet with renowned specialist Dr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Healthy Eloy Jiménez becoming early standout in Blue Jays’ camp

The Blue Jays may have found something in Eloy Jiménez. We’re only a few days into the 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, but the 29-year-old slugger is already turning heads inside Toronto’s camp this spring.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 24

Blue Jays Slugger Stuns in Promising Comeback Appearance Against Red Sox

After taking time away from Major League Baseball during the 2025 season, 29-year-old Eloy Jiménez is looking to bounce back this year. Having been in the minors during his latest campaign, it's unclear what he's capable of this time around, but the Toronto Blue Jays must have at least some level of confidence in his ability.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Blue Jays minor leaguers will get a chance to shine in Spring Training during the World Baseball Classic

Baseball is back, and the Blue Jays are looking to defend their Golden Grapefruit. A key takeaway from the first few Spring Training games is that the majority of the Major League-calibre hitters on the team have been in the lineup, receiving significant playing time.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / February 24

Five Toronto Blue Jays Storylines to Watch this Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the league’s most intriguing Spring Training rosters, boasting plenty of prospects looking to prove themselves against strong competition and new free-agent signings getting their first looks in Blue Jays uniforms.

George Springer News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

George Springer shares his mindset after painful World Series loss to the Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays came so close to winning the franchise’s first World Series title since 1993 in the 2025 season, when they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Blue Jays' George Springer News Emerges Amid Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing for the 2026 MLB season with heightened expectations after an offseason focused on strengthening the 40‑man roster. Toronto has a group capable of winning a World Series title, and they will again rely on contributions from George Springer.

Yimi Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20