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Tommy Nance News / Bluejaysnation / December 27

Tommy Nance’s lack of option years put the Blue Jays in a tough spot

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a weird spot when it comes to Tommy Nance. There are only a handful of spots available in the bullpen, as Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers, Yimi García, Louis Varland, Brendon Little, and Braydon Fisher all have locked down a spot in the 2026 bullpen.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / December 27

Blue Jays: What a good season looks like for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is arguably the toughest Toronto Blue Jay to grade from year to year. He’s given fans a mixed bag of results since his debut in 2019.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 27

Ranking Which Remaining Blue Jays Free Agents Could Return in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a concerted push to try and take that final step from American League pennant winners to World Series champions. To this point no MLB team has spent more than Toronto in free agency.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / December 27

Today in Jay History: Jays Trade for Troy Glaus

20 Years Ago Well, the Jays made it official on the 27th. We knew about it before Christmas. Orlando Hudson and Miguel Batista went to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Troy Glaus and Sergio Santos came to the Blue Jays.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

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Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 27

MLB Insider Selects Surprise Destination for Blue Jays Free Agent Bo Bichette

There are still plenty of free agents left on the market who are looking for homes for 2026 like slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker and all-around offensive weapon Alex Bregman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 26

Team Canada to use Blue Jays’ home run horn at 2026 World Junior Championship

The Toronto Blue Jays are universal. With the holidays comes the under-20 World Junior Championship, an annual hockey tournament that runs from Dec. 26 until Jan.

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

Blue Jays May Be Most Likely Team to Steal Free Agent Star from Rival Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason ready to spend big after getting so close to tasting glory this past October, hungry as ever to land a big name free agent.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 26

4 New Year’s resolutions for the Blue Jays in 2026

The intention of New Year’s resolutions comes from a place of motivation and hope. Unfortunately, most New Year’s resolutions are doomed from the beginning because a true desire to change and being accountable can be a tall order.

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

Blue Jays Not Likely to Land Blockbuster Trade for Star Infielder per Insider

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason as a team who looked ready to make a huge splash, and perhaps multiple of them, after coming within two outs of their first World Series in over three decades.

Yariel Rodriguez News / Bluebird Banter / December 26

The Season That Was: Yariel Rodriguez

Yariel Rodríguez was signed in the winter before the 2024 season. He got a five-year, $32 million contract. In his rookie year, he had a 4.47 ERA in 21 starts but a 1-8 record.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 25

Writer explains why Blue Jays should sign Kyle Tucker in free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to press forward this offseason, and Kyle Tucker’s free agency has emerged as a defining storyline. As the Blue Jays’ plans take shape, a potential pursuit of Tucker aligns neatly with both roster needs and timing, particularly given the current outlook of the teams’ lineup.

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

Blue Jays Would Brighten Christmas by Signing These Two Free Agents

The offseason work that the Toronto Blue Jays have put in is nothing but admirable as they fight to get back to the 2026 World Series and come away with a title.

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MLB News / Viral Sports News / December 25

Blue Jays Linked to Potential Heist of Dodgers’ All-Star

The Toronto Blue Jays have made significant moves this winter to bolster their pitching staff following a heartbreaking World Series defeat in 2025. Key acquisitions include standout starter Dylan Cease on a long-term deal, promising arm Cody Ponce, and reliable reliever Tyler Rogers.

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

Blue Jays Second Baseman’s Future Questionable After Struggling in 2025

If one thing were to come to mind about what made the Toronto Blue Jays so great last season it was their offense. It wasn't so much that they had a couple of really good hitters, but the depth in the lineup meant there wasn't a hitter who wasn't capable of making a big play.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 24

Blue Jays: Angel Bastardo and Spencer Miles are in similar situations, but with different requirements for next season

The Toronto Blue Jays will enter the 2026 season with some roster spots up for grabs. While nothing is finalized, considering there are still a couple of months left in the offseason for the front office to make some moves, the Jays will have two interesting names vying for a spot in the bullpen this time around.

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 24

Blue Jays Star Trey Yesavage Turned in This Incredible Stat While in Minors

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage is still, technically, a prospect. The Blue Jays’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 26 prospect overall didn’t pitch like one in the Major Leagues after he was called up in September.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 24

Blue Jays: Early targets for the 39th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft

The Toronto Blue Jays finished just shy of a World Series title, and with that strong postseason run comes the fallout from getting so close to winning it all in 2025.

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / December 23

Blue Jays: Brendon Little and his role for next season: is he in or out of the circle of trust?

The Toronto Blue Jays relied heavily upon reliever Brendon Little throughout the 2025 season. He racked up an AL-leading 79 appearances, but his performance

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

3 Free Agent Relievers Blue Jays Could Target for 2026 Bullpen Help

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the busiest teams in the Major Leagues this offseason. They've signed one of the best starters on the market in Dylan Cease, a KBO standout in Cody Ponce, and star reliever Tyler Rogers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 23

Examining Blue Jays’ early-2026 extension candidates

With just over a week remaining in 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays remain solely focused on this off-season’s business rather than beginning early planning for next winter, as they continue to pursue an impact hitter to bolster next season’s lineup and remain open to further complementing an already deep pitching staff.

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

Aggressive Blue Jays Need to Add a Star Slugger To Complete Strong Offseason

Coming off nearly winning the World Series last season, the Toronto Blue Jays figured to be a team that was going to be aggressive this winter. So far, that has proven to be true. While it is still early in the offseason, the Blue Jays have quickly become one of the more aggressive teams in free agency.