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Max Scherzer makes confession about Blue Jays reunion

The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to get back to the World Series this season, and they believe they still have the team to do so. During the offseason, they were able to re-sign Max Scherzer, as he prepares to play in his 19th season, and many people are excited that the veteran is back.

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Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios has stress fracture in elbow

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios has a stress fracture in his right elbow and won't be ready for the start of the season next week. Berrios, 31, received the diagnosis after meeting with Dr.

Eric Lauer News / Bluejaysnation / March 18

Eric Lauer’s importance to Blue Jays’ rotation suddenly increasing

Eric Lauer is now one step closer to getting his wish — returning to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation. With José Berríos (stress fracture) set to begin this season on the injured list, the Blue Jays are down to five healthy major league-calibre starters, of course, before including Lauer.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18

José Berríos Diagnosed With Stress Fracture In Elbow

Blue Jays righty José Berríos has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow and will not be ready for Opening Day, manager John Schneider announced to the team’s beat (via Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet).

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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 / Bluejaysnation / March 18

$Blue Jays’ José Berríos to begin 2026 season on IL with stress fracture$

Blue Jays’ José Berríos to begin 2026 season on IL with stress fracture

Right-hander José Berríos will officially begin this season on the injured list after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow, the club announced Wednesday.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluebird Banter / March 18

Fun with Small Sample Spring Stats: Daulton Varsho

Hello Bluebird Banterers and welcome to my first post, formally known as nute39jays I will be trying to help out the two Tom’s with some posts. It is the

Andres Gimenez News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 18

Andres Gimenez Lands Blue Jays Bragging Rights as Venezuela Wins WBC

Fifteen Toronto Blue Jays started the World Baseball Classic. One walked away with the winning team. Infielder Andrés Giménez and Team Venezuela beat Team USA, 3-2, at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 18

Blue Jays: Five pitchers looking to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster

The Toronto Blue Jays have five games on the Spring Training docket before Opening Day rolls around, and the team still has some question marks when it comes to the roster.

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

Blue Jays Catching Prospect Turning Heads in Spring Training

There has been a lot of star power in the World Baseball Classic. With that, teams have had to rely on some prospects or minor league players to fill some holes during spring training games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 17

Fact vs. Fiction: Deciphering Blue Jays’ best and worst ’26 spring performers

Spring training is the home of overreactions, both good and bad. It’s become an annual tradition across the entire industry, and this year’s no different.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Trey Yesavage News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage ‘a little behind’ as Opening Day approaches

The Toronto Blue Jays know how much of an asset Trey Yesavage is to their pitching staff. However, there’s a chance he begins his 2026 season behind the rest of his teammates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 17

Blue Jays: Three position players with the most to lose with Spring Training almost over

The Toronto Blue Jays are unlikely to repeat as Grapefruit League champions this spring, and as players return from the World Baseball Classic, the roster is slowly taking shape.

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

Blue Jays Starting Infielder Continues to Struggle Despite Making WBC Finals

The World Baseball Classic has been an incredible tournament to watch, which is now coming to a close. The finals are now going to feature the home country, Team USA, and Team Venezuela.

Andres Gimenez News / Bluejaysnation / March 17

Blue Jays: Reflecting on the Andres Gimenez trade

The current Blue Jays front office, led by general manager Ross Atkins, is no stranger to controversial trades. From shipping Teoscar Hernández out of

Davis Schneider News / Bluejaysnation / March 17

Is Davis Schneider on the outside of the 2026 Opening Day roster picture?

Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Davis Schneider has struggled through the first three weeks of Spring Training. He’s batting just .103 (3/29), with no extra-base hits through 13 spring games.

Dylan Cease News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 17

MLB Insider's Bold Prediction for Dylan Cease Could Raise Blue Jays' Ceiling

When Dylan Cease inked a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, it elevated the ceiling of the 2026 team. Cease was the base of a restructured starting rotation, built to withstand the grueling 162-game schedule with depth from top to bottom.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 17

Blue Jays: An overview of the players heading to the World Baseball Classic final

The Toronto Blue Jays were in the double-digits when it came to players representing their respective nations at the World Baseball Classic. At one point, their entire infield was at the tournament, and numerous prospects were brought in to fill in the gaps left by the departed crew.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Message on Monday

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has had a fantastic career in Major League Baseball. Through seven years in the majors, Guerrero has slashed .288/.366/.495 with an OPS of .861, including 183 home runs and 591 RBIs in 975 games in the regular season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 16

Blue Jays’ rotation plans coming into focus ahead of Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation is beginning to come into focus with Opening Day just over a week away. We already know it’ll be Kevin Gausman taking the ball for this team against the Athletics on Mar.

Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Blue Jays Send Andres Gimenez Message on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez has had a very successful start to his career in Major League Baseball. Through six years in the majors, Gimenez has a slash line of .253/.317/.382 with an OPS of .698, including 56 home runs, 257 RBIs and 111 stolen bases.

Max Scherzer News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Max Scherzer Sheds Light On Famous Mound Chat With Blue Jays Skipper In 2025 ALCS

Max Scherzer did not have a good time with the Toronto Blue Jays in the regular season after joining the team on a one-year deal for 2025. The three-time Cy Young winner, nevertheless, played a key role for the team during the playoffs, helping the team to the American League pennant.

Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / March 14

Blue Jays choose Kevin Gausman as Opening Day starter for first time in career

Toronto Blue Jays formidable starter Kevin Gausman has received the Opening Day nod for the first time in his career.

Kevin Gausman to make third career Opening Day start, first with Blue Jays

Blue Jays valuable prospect a depth outfield option this season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s success in WBC a positive omen for 2026 season

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / March 14

Which Blue Jays Enter 2026 Without Minor League Options?

While we might have the World Baseball Classic on our minds, once the tournament ends, the Toronto Blue Jays have some tough roster decisions to make. Of those decisions, a few of them centre around players without minor league options (some no-brainers, and the others not so much).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 14

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s success in WBC a positive omen for 2026 season

Guerrero's success in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and his consistency with his high-level performance could be a positive omen for the 2026 MLB season.

Team USA advances to WBC semifinal, but has one concerning issue

Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz