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Blue Jays free agent target: Ian Happ

The Toronto Blue Jays have several needs to address this offseason, but strengthening the outfield should be near the top of the front office’s priority list.

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Whither Vladimir? (Part 1)

It’s no secret that a big part of the Blue Jays’ disappointing 2026 was the result of a disastrous season by superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 19

The Argument for Retaining 4 Key Blue Jays' Free Agents

Coming off a 79-win season that failed to result in a playoff berth, there is likely to be some change in the making for the Toronto Blue Jays this winter as they look to return to their 2025 World Series form.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / October 19

The Blue Jays Don’t Need to Start Over, But Need to Find Themselves

One tricky thing about sports is figuring out how much a disappointing season should change your thinking. A year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were one of baseball’s most productive offensive teams.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Blue Jays: Assessing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s chances at winning his second Gold Glove

It was a tough season for the Toronto Blue Jays and their star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but the first baseman still has a chance to bring home some hardware.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 19

If the Blue Jays Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

The Toronto Blue Jays didn't anticipate sitting on the couch once the postseason began. Fresh off an unforgettable run to the World Series, expectations were high for the Blue Jays.

Trent Grisham News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Blue Jays free agent target: Trent Grisham

There aren’t a whole lot of quality bats available this off-season. The good news for the Toronto Blue Jays is that their biggest needs in the lineup, second base and a corner outfielder, does have some quality options.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Rays Player Sends Personal Alejandro Kirk Message Amid MLB Playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays had a disappointing season, missing out on postseason play. Given how wide open the American League has been this year, sneaking in would have given them a real chance.

George Springer News / Bluebird Banter / October 19

The Season That Was: George Springer

Coming into 2026, the last season of his six-year, $150 million contract with the Jays, we really didn’t know what to expect. He had a couple of very good seasons, a couple of fairly average season and a poor season.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Nathan Lukes provided the Blue Jays with quality play on both sides of the ball in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offence limped through the 2026 season, finishing with both the fewest runs and home runs in Major League Baseball. While many

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / October 19

Happy Birthday Jose Bautista

Today marks Jose Bautista’s 46th birthday. From 2008 to 2017, the Blue Jays’ seasons would have looked very different without Jose. He delivered countless unforgettable moments, none more iconic than his legendary home run and bat flip in Game 5.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Raisel Iglesias News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Blue Jays free agent target: Raisel Iglesias

It was a tough season for the Toronto Blue Jays. While many things did not go right for the Blue Jays last season, one thing that cannot be overlooked is just how good the team’s bullpen was. Their bullpen that was ranked fourth-best in MLB in ERA with 3.30, and it was a bright spot in what was a lacklustre 50th season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 19

Top Former Blue Jays Players Back on the Free-Agent Market This Offseason

As the American League continues to be fought over between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, the Toronto Blue Jays' front office is creating a chart of offseason needs.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 19

Blue Jays: Vancouver Canadians named High-A team of the year

The Toronto Blue Jays may not have brought home hardware, but one of their affiliates did. Of their seven minor league teams, only the High-A Vancouver Canadians won their league’s championship, sweeping the Eugene Emeralds in the Northwest League Championship Series.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Blue Jays free agent target: Daulton Varsho

Multiple players have had at least two stints with the Toronto Blue Jays. Before the 2024 trade deadline, the Blue Jays traded Yimi García to the Seattle Mariners for Jonatan Clase and prospect Jacob Sharp.

Brandon Valenzuela News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Blue Jays: Assessing Brandon Valenzuela’s chances at winning the Gold Glove

The Toronto Blue Jays love defensively sound catchers. In 2026, the team had three main catchers, Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Valenzuela, and Tyler Heineman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 18

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were considered a World Series favorite heading into the 2026 season.

Blue Jays free agent target: Brandon Lowe

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

The Blue Jays’ Unexpected Deadline Sparkplug

The Blue Jays’ 5-1 loss to the Cardinals on August 2 dropped Toronto to 52-60, the kind of record that usually would’ve made a team a clear seller heading

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Kazuma Okamoto was the Blue Jays’ lone power threat in 2026

In a season in which the Toronto Blue Jays struggled to hit home runs, Kazuma Okamoto’s power was a bright spot. No team in Major League Baseball finished with fewer home runs than the Blue Jays’ 152 long-balls.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Blue Jays free agent target: Shane Bieber

The Toronto Blue Jays’ first move of the 2025 offseason was bringing back starter Shane Bieber. Just days after losing the World Series, Bieber opted in to his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season.

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

One Prospect Could Change the Blue Jays’ Entire Offseason Plan

The Toronto Blue Jays have some things to figure out after a disappointing 2026 in which they went all in last offseason. Some of it isn't Toronto’s fault.

Sean Keys News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 17

Blue Jays’ Sean Keys Showed Why His Power Is Worth the Patience

We know it’s a small sample, but that’s not a problem when it comes to appreciating Sean Keys’ talent. I would have been left with doubts if his reports from his first call-up had shown a chart of Keys crushing the curveball or the splitter, the two pitches that gave him the most trouble after sinkers in the minor leagues this year.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dylan Cease Nomination Announced After First Season With Blue Jays

Dylan Cease went 11-6 with a 2.40 ERA and 239 strikeouts in 169 innings during his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays, and the right-hander is now a finalist for the MLB Players Association’s Outstanding Pitcher Award. Cease posted those numbers over 29 starts and earned a spot on the American League All-Star team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently underwent laser eye surgery, as announced on Instagram by the Laser Eye Center of Miami and confirmed by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets an interesting surgery after his disappointing year

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is trying to see the ball a little better next season. The Toronto Blue Jays star Guerrero recently underwent laser eye surgery (LASIK).