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On YouTubeToronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 3
The Blue Jays should re-sign Chris Bassitt as a reliever
It’s February, yet Chris Bassitt remains a free agent after a solid campaign in 2025. The Toronto Blue Jays should take advantage of his seemingly weak
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 31
Blue Jays: A quick overview of off-season activities so far
As we move closer to Spring Training, the Toronto Blue Jays roster is looking more and more official. Were all their offseason concerns attended to? How did their offseason match-up to their World Series rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, or any of the other big market teams out there?
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 30
Realistic landing spots for top remaining free agents: Valdez, Gallen, Suárez, Bassitt
Pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training in less than two weeks. And yet, while the likes of Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette signed many weeks ago, a handful of notable players remain unsigned as MLB’s off-season draws closer to the finish line.
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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 28
Braves reportedly eyeing pair of veteran pitchers
Although the Atlanta Braves have been active this offseason, their starting rotation remains untouched. That may change in the coming days.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 28
Report: Braves showing interest in two veteran starting pitchers
With so many starting pitchers returning from serious injuries, the Braves really need to add to the rotation before the season begins. A true frontline arm would be ideal, but with most of those options — both in free agency and on the trade market — already off the table, an experienced veteran now feels like the most realistic path.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Braves Interested In Lucas Giolito, Chris Bassitt
The Braves have made offseason additions in the bullpen, the infield and the outfield thus far, bringing in veterans Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez, Ha-Seong Kim, Mauricio Dubon, Jorge Mateo and Mike Yastrzemski via free agency or trade.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Chris Bassitt Is Still a Free Agent — Why the Underrated Veteran Starter Is a Perfect Fit for MLB Contenders
One of the biggest quiet surprises of the MLB offseason is that Chris Bassitt is still a free agent. In today’s game, reliable starting pitching is harder to find than ever.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / January 27
How Chris Bassitt Could Change Landscape of Starting Pitchers' Market
Chris Bassitt remains unsigned despite a very strong postseason with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is a solid middle-of-the-rotation innings-eater that can be trusted in big games, and contending teams could certainly use a presence such as his in their starting rotation.
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.
Athletics News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 27
Cleveland Guardians Linked to MLB All-Star in Free Agency
The Cleveland Guardians are less than a month away from reporting to spring training in Arizona, but they may not be done adding players to the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 27
Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents
With spring training just two weeks away, top talent remains unsigned in the free agent market.
Athletics News / Bless You Boys / January 11
Tigers reportedly checking in on free agent starters Chris Bassitt and Lucas Giolito 
While the drama of the last few days continues to make waves in national media, the Tigers vs. Tarik Skubal in arbitration isn’t the only point of interest for the club.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10
Tigers rumors: Detroit linked to Lucas Giolito, Chris Bassitt in free agency
The Detroit Tigers enter a critical offseason as front-office strategy, free-agent planning, and rotation stability come into sharper focus. The Tigers have been linked to veteran starters Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt as the organization evaluates whether it can strengthen its pitching staff amid a record-setting arbitration case.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10
Tigers Showing Interest In Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito
The Tigers entered the offseason with a focus on adding pitching help, and that goal has manifested itself in the form of two notable bullpen arms (Kenley
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8
MLB Free Agency: Five potential suitors for Chris Bassitt
While the top-tier free agents such as Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and Cody Bellinger are occupying a lot of the offseason spotlight, several starting pitchers are still available.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
Two Free Agent Pitching Options That Can Help the Yankees
The Major League Baseball winter meetings have concluded, and the New York Yankees have still not done much in the market. The team needs more pitching upgrades, and two veteran names could help: Chris Bassitt and Pete Fairbanks.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / December 4
Chris Bassitt’s Best Fit on the 2026 Blue Jays Is in a New Role
Chris Bassitt is a free agent this offseason after coming off a three-year, $63 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays in which he enjoyed some of the most successful seasons of his career.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 26
Why Chris Bassitt is the perfect fit for the Orioles' rotation
The Baltimore Orioles' front office has made it clear that they intend to add a front-line starting pitcher this winter. And while there's no reason to suggest they don't do so, there's also a chance they'll fall short.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 24
2 Under-the-Radar Pitchers the Blue Jays Should Consider for a Bullpen Boost
Even though it wasn't on full display during the playoff run, the Achilles heel for the Toronto Blue Jays this year was arguably their bullpen. The Jays' manager John Schneider made many good moves to improve that situation down the stretch ,which included moving players like Chris Bassitt and Eric Lauer into the pen.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 17
Re-signing Chris Bassitt should be on the Blue Jays’ radar this offseason
The off-season has fully rolled out, and the Toronto Blue Jays are in the hunt in the free agency market. Right-hander Chris Bassitt’s contract has ended in Toronto, and he hits the market’s shelves.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / November 7
Veteran Pitcher Chris Bassitt Could Boost These Two NL Central Rotations in 2026
After helping the Toronto Blue Jays reach their first World Series since 1993, veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt is back on the free-agent market. The 36-year-old went 11-9 with a 3.96 ERA across 31 starts and one relief appearance in 2025, proving he can still handle a big workload.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Chris Bassitt interested in return to Blue Jays in 2026
After last night’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Dodgers, the Blue Jays have been thrust into the offseason on a far more somber note than they were hoping when they headed back to Toronto one win away from a World Series championship.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29
World Series Game 4 takeaways: Blue Jays' big inning evens series, Shane Bieber outduels Shohei Ohtani
After a dramatic 18-inning Game 3 marathon that lasted into Tuesday morning, Game 4 of the 2025 World Series had its own share of drama ... at least for the first six innings of the game.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 20
Blue Jays place RHP Chris Bassitt (back) on 15-day injured list
The American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to low back inflammation with hope that he will return in the postseason.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20
Blue Jays place former All-Star pitcher on 15-day IL
The Blue Jays are placing veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list due to low back inflammation, per a team announcement.
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 / 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.
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