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Blue Jays: 5 prospects to keep an eye on in the Spring Breakout

The 2026 Spring Breakout rosters have been announced, and Jays fans will get an opportunity to see some of the brightest stars in the minor leagues heading to the diamond later this month.

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Blue Jays Linked to Former MLB Player’s Son Amid Word Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off an incredible 2025 season that led to their first appearance in the World Series since 1993. Toronto finished the regular season with a record of 94-68, winning its first American League East title in a decade.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 5

3 relievers the Blue Jays can still add as non-roster invitee’s this spring

With Spring Training in full swing for the Blue Jays, reliever depth is going to be a question that’s on the back of everyone’s mind in the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 5

Comparing Two Strikeout Machines Blue Jays Can Choose From for Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays have ridden a roller coaster of an offseason after their defeat in the World Series. The Jays' biggest weakness last season was their pitching staff, and that is no longer their problem, at least on paper.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 5

Blue Jays 2026 Spring Breakout roster announced

The roster has been set for the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 Spring Breakout event. The roster consists of some of the top Blue Jays’ prospects; some are well known in the top 30 rankings, others who are on the come up, and a few are returning from injury.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 5

Early Spring Training Returns on the Toronto Blue Jays' New Faces

The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays are in the enviable position of having precious few areas of weakness. Pitching? The club added two new starters to what was already a formidable rotation.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage News Amid Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the deepest rotations in the league as Opening Day approaches. While the addition of right‑hander Dylan Cease in free

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

Two Blue Jays Hitters Make Bo Bichette’s Departure Easier Pill To Swallow

Bo Bichette was on track for his first Silver Slugger Award last season, had he not missed the final month of 2025 with a sprained knee. Bichette led the team in total hits and runners brought home while eyeing a 20-homer year.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluebird Banter / March 5

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Ricky Tiedemann

Ricky Tiedemann is a 23-year-old, left-handed pitcher. The Jays picked him in the third round of the 2021 draft. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 18th, 2025.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / March 5

Blue Jays: Success from Max Scherzer goes beyond the stat line

Max Scherzer is back with the Toronto Blue Jays in what will be his age-42 season. Blue Jays: A successful season from Max Scherzer is more than the numbers The future Hall of Famer is a hard-nosed competitor and an unparalleled leader.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 5

How to Watch Blue Jays Stars in World Baseball Classic Pool Play Games

The Toronto Blue Jays have sent perhaps more players to the World Baseball Classic than any other MLB organization. Thirteen players are participating in the tournament, which includes Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Blue Jays Add Journeyman Reliever as Spring Training Rolls On

On Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays and left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training’s big-league camp, the team announced Tuesday. Mantiply’s big-league career covers parts of eight seasons, posting a record of 11-13, an ERA of 4.54, and a WHIP of 1.347.

Myles Straw News / Bluebird Banter / March 4

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Myles Straw

Myles Straw is a 31-year-old, right-handed hitting, center fielder. The Jays traded for him on January 17th, 2025. We got Myles Straw and some international bonus pool money money.

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Max Scherzer’s accelerated timeline opens door for Blue Jays to use six-man rotation

Forget slow-playing, Max Scherzer is aiming to be ready by Opening Day. Now back with the Toronto Blue Jays for Year 19 in the Show, Scherzer has openly declared that he expects to be fully stretched out when the curtain rises for Game 1 of 162 against the Athletics at the Rogers Centre on Mar.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 4

Breaking down the 2026 Blue Jays starting rotation options

The Toronto Blue Jays have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the starting rotation. With Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease leading the way in terms of locks, the Jays’ rotation picture has viable options available to choose from, but no concrete answer as to who goes where.

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

Toronto Blue Jays' Top Five Canadian-Born Players of All-Time

To be a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, the only current MLB franchise located outside of the United States, is to share a Canadian nationalistic pride alongside team support.

Joe Mantiply News / Bluejaysnation / March 4

Blue Jays sign Joe Mantiply to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have brought in some reliever depth. On Tuesday evening, the team announced that they have re-signed Joe Mantiply to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 3

Blue Jays: 3 X-factors for a successful 2026 season

Spring training is in swing for the Toronto Blue Jays, and many are eager to see how the new additions play out for the club. The Blue Jays signed some and lost some, but addressed most of their offseason concerns.

Max Scherzer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 3

Max Scherzer Explains Why Returning to Blue Jays Was a No-Brainer

One of the first teams to make a big free agent splash early in the offseason was the Toronto Blue Jays. They signed former San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract before the Winter Meetings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 3

Spring training roundup: Late HR lifts Blue Jays over Canada

Riley Tirotta belted a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning to propel the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-7 victory over Canada's national team on Tuesday in a World Baseball Classic tune-up game in Dunedin, Fla.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Max Scherzer breaks silence on daughter’s adorable letter to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays got some great news recently when the team announced it had re-signed star pitcher Max Scherzer. Scherzer is opening up about what went down this offseason, as he thought about returning to the team.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / March 3

John Schneider Has Blue Jays Decision to Make Before Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season with postseason expectations and one of the deepest rotations in baseball. Toronto is right up there with all the other contending teams in the MLB.

Max Scherzer News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2

Blue Jays Re-Sign Max Scherzer

The Blue Jays officially announced they’ve re-signed Max Scherzer to a one-year contract. The Boras Corporation client is reportedly guaranteed $3MM and can earn up to $10MM in incentives.

Max Scherzer News / Yardbarker / February 26

Blue Jays strengthen rotation by bringing back Max Scherzer

After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays moved quickly to reshape their roster for another run in 2026. A top priority was fortifying the starting rotation, and they’ve done just that by bringing back three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer.

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