Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5

Max Scherzer linked to NL Central team amid uncertain future

If he can stay healthy, the three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star could be exactly what this team needs.

Shane Bieber makes surprising decision on his future with Blue Jays

Doc Rivers drops a ruthless joke about Blue Jays’ World Series loss

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Blue Jays offseason targets: 4 big-name free agents worth pursuing

The Toronto Blue Jays are fresh off a World Series loss and looking to make their mark this offseason, improving the squad to try and make another postseason run in 2026.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 5

How Bo Bichette’s 2025 Season Stacks Up Against Baseball’s Highest-Paid Shortstops

The Toronto Blue Jays Cinderella run came to close in a heartbreaking fashion with an extra inning game seven loss in the World Series and even though that wound is incredibly fresh, there is no time to waste to start working towards next season which starts with free agency.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Where do the Blue Jays find their next Max Scherzer?

The dust has barely settled on the World Series, but one benefit of being a team like the Blue Jays is that there isn’t much downtime between the end of the season and the offseason.

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 / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Blue Jays: 4 important instances to reflect on before putting Game 7 to bed

We’re days past Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, where the Los Angeles Dodgers reclaimed their World Championship, breaking the hearts of Toronto Blue Jays players, personnel, and followers. The past is the past and is not to dwell on; however, it is healthy to reflect on what transpired in that Game 7 showdown.

Shane Bieber News / Just Baseball / November 5

Best Case Scenario: Shane Bieber Picks Up 2026 Player Option

This year’s Toronto Blue Jays sure felt like the ones that would finally get the organization another World Series ring. This is a team that hasn’t won a championship since all the way back in 1993, but it just wasn’t meant to be in 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 5

Blue Jays gain early offseason win with Shane Bieber opting in

It is November 5th, and things are already trending in the right direction for the Toronto Blue Jays this winter. Shane Bieber, the right-hander the Jays acquired at the trade deadline, is sticking with the club for another year after opting into his $16 million player option.

Davis Schneider News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider Lets It All Out in One Message After World Series Loss

Losing a World Series can eat at players for days, months and probably longer. For the Toronto Blue Jays, they will be thinking about their World Series Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday for a long time.

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.

Shane Bieber News / Field Level Media / November 5

Reports: Shane Bieber picks up $16M option, stays with Jays

The free agent pitching market became a bit thinner on Tuesday when Shane Bieber decided to pick up his $16 million player option for 2026 and remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported.

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Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / November 4

Shane Bieber forgoes free agency, opts into $16-million 2026 player option

The off-season sure comes at you quickly. Less than 48 hours from the start of free agency, right-hander Shane Bieber has decided to run it back with the Toronto Blue Jays, opting into his $16-million player option for the 2026 season, as first reported by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Shane Bieber makes surprising decision on his future with Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays will keep Shane Bieber for at least another year. The 30-year-old pitcher has reportedly opted into his $16 million option to remain in Toronto next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Shane Bieber to exercise his player option with Blue Jays

Shane Bieber has surprisingly exercised his $16M option to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He’s passing on a $4M buyout, so he’ll pick up an extra $12M to remain in Toronto for a second season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 4

From Last to First: The One Year That Changed Everything for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays didn't get quite the storybook ending to their 2025 Cinderella run. While that is a heartbreaker for the organization, it is hard to forget how far they have come in one single offseason.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 4

4 Offseason Priorities the Blue Jays Can’t Afford to Miss

The Toronto Blue Jays' dramatic 2025 season ended in crushing heartbreak. Now, the focus turns to gearing up in an effort to get back to the postseason and finish the job in 2026.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 4

Blue Jays Named Most Ideal Landing Spot for Reunion with Top Free Agent Star

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off what was an absolutely phenomenal season, and even though it ended in heartbreaking fashion this past weekend, it was a special year for the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Former All-Star defends Isiah Kiner-Falefa over baserunning controversy

Toronto Blue Jays fans were angry with Isiah Kiner-Falefa over what they felt was a costly baserunning mistake during Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night, but one former All-Star insists Kiner-Falefa did nothing wrong on the play.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Ryan Borucki, Michael Stefanic elect free agency

Left-hander Ryan Borucki and infielder Michael Stefanic have both elected free agency, as per the MILB.com transactions wire.

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Chris Bassitt News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Chris Bassitt interested in return to Blue Jays in 2026

After last night’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Dodgers, the Blue Jays have been thrust into the offseason on a far more somber note than they were hoping when they headed back to Toronto one win away from a World Series championship.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 2