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Report Indicates Former Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Will Be Joining Hanshin Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays have done a strong job building their starting pitching rotation over the course of the past few years, and with a few members hitting the open market this winter, things had to be revitalized a bit.

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Predicting the Blue Jays’ next signing

On Wednesday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease. One of their biggest priorities this off-season was adding a starting pitcher to the rotation, and they did just that by signing the right-handed pitcher.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / November 28

The Blue Jays should consider extending Kevin Gausman past the 2026 season

Kevin Gausman is entering the final season of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, and the front office should absolutely be trying to keep him around longer. Pitchers rarely live up to big-money contracts they sign in free agency, but Gausman’s five-year, $110-million deal has been worth every penny.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 28

Who Are Blue Jays' Top Trade Chips This Offseason?

Fresh off coming oh-so-agonizingly close to a World Series title, the Toronto Blue Jays are not messing around in their efforts to return and finish the job next season.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 28

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

With the Blue Jays landing one of the biggest pitching names on the free-agent market, will the team shift gears toward what one MLB insider calls "the No. 1 priority?"

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

Blue Jays are forming one of the best rotations in baseball

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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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.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / November 28

Addison Barger is poised to be an X-factor for the Blue Jays in 2026

Addison Barger is just scratching the surface of his immense potential. The 26-year-old just finished his first full MLB season with the Blue Jays, cashing in 21 home runs, 74 RBIs, and a .756 OPS (105 OPS+).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 28

Blue Jays: Bo Bichette should be the priority free agent target following the recent Cease signing

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ top offseason priority following the recent seven-year deal for right-hander Dylan Cease should remain retaining free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, as they hope to build on the momentum of their run to the World Series in 2025.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

How Trey Yesavage can earn the Blue Jays an additional draft pick in 2027

The Toronto Blue Jays have a starter with ace potential. Everyone knows about Trey Yesavage. Drafted 20th overall in the 2024 draft, Yesavage made his professional debut in Single-A to begin the 2025 season.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

Blue Jays: Addison Barger’s history-making grand slam ball is up for sale

The baseball that Addison Barger took out of the park in Game 1 of the World Series is up for sale. If you want a piece of history, the ball will only cost you five figures, at least for now.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 27

World Series Hero Teases Potential Reunion With Blue Jays in Free Agency

The Toronto Blue Jays have a lot of questions to answer this winter as they recover from a heartbreaking World Series loss and prepare for next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

MLB Pipeline names Trey Yesavage and RJ Schreck as Blue Jays’ Prospects of the Year

The Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system had a strong 2025. There were plenty of breakout prospects, such as pitchers Gage Stanifer and Johnny King, while a handful of position players made a name for themselves, such as Yohendrick Piñango and Juan Sanchez.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

Report: Blue Jays may listen for swap involving José Berríos

The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation is set in stone, or is it? On Wednesday evening, the Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal worth north of $210 million.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

Examining which Blue Jays’ could participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is just around the corner. There will be some Toronto Blue Jays players participating in the tournament that will begin in March.

Dylan Cease News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 27

The perfect Blue Jays signing to complement $210 million Dylan Cease deal

The Toronto Blue Jays made one of the boldest moves of the 2025 MLB offseason so far by locking up ace Dylan Cease on a seven-year, $210 million contract.

Tanner Andrews News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

Blue Jays sign Tanner Andrews to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed a pitcher on Thursday. No, it’s not on the magnitude of the Dylan Cease signing on Wednesday, but the Jays signed minor leaguer Tanner Andrews to shore up some pitching depth in the minor leagues.

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

Who Are Best Draft Picks by bWAR in Toronto Blue Jays History?

The MLB draft is a difficult thing to ace. Most of the best players in the draft get taken in the first round, and the hit rate is pretty low. That's not always the case, though, as was shown by the recent Toronto Blue Jays pick Nate Pearson.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

Looking at the Blue Jays’ internal options for a backup first baseman

One area of need for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays is a backup first baseman. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is their first baseman for the next decade and a half; he doesn’t need any competition.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 27