Chris Bassitt: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 15

Pick Your First Half Blue Jays Cy Young

We did the hitting side yesterday, let’s do the pitching side today. Like the batters, there is no clear choice in who the Jays' top pitcher is. Chris Bassitt: 4.12 ERA in 20 games, 19 starts, 107 innings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Blue Jays Make Pitching Announcement Before All-Star Game

Against all odds, the Toronto Blue Jays ended the 2025 MLB season's first half as a first-place club. The Blue Jays' journey to maintaining their two-game lead over the New York Yankees officially resumes on Friday at home against the San Francisco Giants, and Toronto already has a plan.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 10

Why the Blue Jays should consider a contract extension for Chris Bassitt beyond 2025

It happens all too often that MLB teams sign a player in their mid-thirties to a multi-year contract and eventually come to regret at least the final season of that deal.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 7

One Stat Midseason Check In

Part 3: The Rotation Picking up on the pieces I did last week, I’m continuing my review of the Blue Jays’ roster through the len of one stat that tells the story of each player’s season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 3

Blue Jays mid-term report card: Chris Bassitt

Chris Bassitt is in his third season (and last one on his contract) with the Blue Jays. His first one was very good, last year was less good. This year: Standard Pitching Table Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table Generated 7/3/2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / July 3

Blue Jays turn to Chris Bassitt in bid for 4-game sweep of Yankees

Sole possession of first place in the American League East will be on the line Thursday night when the Toronto Blue Jays vie for a four-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Chris Bassitt Struggles to Historic Proportions as Toronto Blue Jays Get Routed By Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt struggled to historic proportions on Saturday afternoon as the Jays were beaten 15-1 by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Blue Jays reach historic low in embarrassing loss to Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt entered Saturday’s game versus the Boston Red Sox with a 3.61 ERA this season, and a 2.31 ERA in eight starts against the American League East foe.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / June 28

Jays Get Crushed By Red Sox

Blue Jays 1 Red Sox 15 Less said about that the better. Chris Bassitt had nothing today. He went 2+ innings, allowing three runs in each of the first, second and third.

Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / May 31

Should the Blue Jays consider trading Chris Bassitt this season?

The Toronto Blue Jays should have a fairly good idea within the next month whether they’re going to be buyers or sellers. I know that seems weird to say for a team that’s currently a game over .500 and only 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, but a lot can change within a month.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) on Monday.

Has Eric Lauer earned a temporary spot in the Blue Jays rotation?

Blue Jays: Anthony Santander’s struggles have become impossible to ignore

The trickle down effect of a Barger breakout for the Blue Jays

20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Blue Jays extend Padres' offensive woes with shutout

Right-hander Chris Bassitt pitched six stellar innings, Anthony Santander hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 14

Alejandro Kirk's HR backs Chris Bassitt gem as Blue Jays top Rays

Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday night. Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Total touchdown leaders by NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox, Blue Jays Could Make Surprising Trade Involving 'Sparkling' All-Star

The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays might soon become an exception to the rule about not trading players within your division. It’s difficult to compare Boston and Toronto as American League East contenders at the moment.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 4

Brewers Might Pry 'Funky' Pitcher Away From Blue Jays For 2025 Rental

Should the Milwaukee Brewers bolster their starting rotation by making a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays? That’ll depend largely on whether the Jays become sellers before July’s deadline, and right now, it’s looking like they won’t.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 27

Chris Bassitt Has Never Pitched Better Than He Has to Start 2025

Chris Bassitt is not shy about who he is as a pitcher. His confidence in his pitching style has helped the 36-year-old right hander emerge as Toronto’s ace in the early goings of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 22

Blue Jays veteran Chris Bassitt and his torrid start to the 2025 season

Things may not be too hot in the Toronto Blue Jays’ batter’s box. The media and critics will highlight this flaw about the club and praise the pitching, which has been excellent out of the gate, both in the rotation and the bullpen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Chris Bassitt, Blue Jays whiff 19 batters in win over Braves

Chris Bassitt struck out 10, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Wednesday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 10

Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt looks to extend misery for Red Sox

After being swept by the New York Mets last weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays will aim to finish a sweep of their own when they conclude a four-game road series against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt forced to serve hilarious punishment

Chris Bassitt has been a solid starting pitcher throughout his MLB career, but the right-hander apparently has not mastered fantasy football. Bassitt served as the bat boy during the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training game against the New York Yankees on Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / February 22

Watch: Blue Jays pitcher has to wear team's fantasy football punishment

Chris Bassitt celebrated his 36th birthday on Saturday. His birthday was the only thing he was celebrating.

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 12

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Chris Bassitt is entering his final season under contract

The 2025 season is Chris Bassitt’s final year under contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3

Look of the Day for 9/3: Jays to jump on Phils

After a three-day weekend, we're ready to get back on track in our Look of the Day series. Let's kick the week off with a winner by targeting our favorite first-five bet for Tuesday's MLB slate.

Tyler Phillips gets 2nd shot with Phillies, faces Blue Jays

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, preview for Tue. 9/3

MLB best bets, picks and predictions for Tue. 9/3

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Blue Jays viewing these two pitchers as off limits for trade

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to sell at the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean they're set to sell everybody.

The Blue Jays should be willing to trade anybody on their roster

How the Red Sox can capitalize on the Blue Jays' struggles

One trade-deadline prediction for each AL East team

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Look of the Day for 7/19: Tigers to jump on Jays early

The MLB season gets back underway on Friday with a full slate of games to lead us into the weekend, meaning our Look of the Day series is finally returning. Let's get back to work!

Three potential landing spots for Jack Flaherty

MLB Opening Pitch: McGrath's expert picks, odds, previews for Fri. 7/19

Podcast hosts float prized Orioles prospect as trade bait for Tigers All-Star ace