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On YouTubeToronto 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.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
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.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Camden Chat / November 24
Orioles free agent target: Chris Bassitt 
The 2026 Orioles starting rotation is full of holes. Camden Chat writers have written over the last couple of weeks about the ideal candidates to help at the front of the rotation.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 22
Examining Chris Bassitt’s role with the Blue Jays if he returns
The Toronto Blue Jays have a handful of free agents who have yet to sign. Bo Bichette is the best of the bunch, but the Blue Jays’ rotation is also full of question marks.
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 / Mets Merized Online / November 11
Free Agent Profile: Chris Bassitt, SP
Age: 36 (2/22/1989) B/T: R/R 2025 Traditional Stats: 11-9, 3.96 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 170 1/3 IP, 166 SO, 52 BB, 32 G (31 GS) 2025 Advanced Stats: 108 ERA+,
MLB News / Sporting News / November 9
Yankees predicted to sign ex-Blue Jays starting pitcher
Chris Bassitt is a free agent this offseason.
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.
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 / Sporting News / November 6
Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt receives $34 million contract projection from ESPN insider
ESPN insider sets the stage for Chris Bassitt's free agency.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 6
Brewers Could Add Blue Jays Former All-Star To Fortify Rotation For 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers delivered a season to remember in 2025, winning a franchise-record 97 games and finishing with the best record in all of Major League Baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / November 6
The Season That Was: Chris Bassitt
Coming into 2025, Chris Bassitt had played two of the three years on his big $63 million free agent contract. Chris was a late bloomer, he didn’t make the majors until he was 25 and had pitched in only 40 MLB games before his 30th birthday.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 5
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Chris Bassitt
One of baseball’s most consistent starting pitchers in the 2020s, former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt has hit free agency ahead of his age-37 season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Sporting News / November 3
Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt drops emotional message on return to Toronto after World Series heartbreak
Chris Bassitt of the Toronto Blue Jays has made his desires for the 2026 season clear.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 1
Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt has excelled as a high-leverage reliever in the postseason
Chris Bassitt has been nails this postseason. The 36-year-old right-handed pitcher has been a starter since becoming a regular full-time big leaguer in 2019.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 29
Chris Bassitt’s bullpen emergence has been crucial for the Blue Jays in the postseason
Some veteran starting pitchers would be very upset by not getting the opportunity to be part of a World Series rotation, but Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt is finding a way to thrive in unfamiliar territory.
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.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14
Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt teases ‘change’ before ALCS Game 3 vs. Mariners
The Toronto Blue Jays enter a precarious spot as they prepare for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners. After losing the first two contests, including a lopsided 10–3 defeat on Monday, the Blue Jays knows it must adjust.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12
Blue Jays add Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer to ALCS roster; Bo Bichette not included
The Blue Jays have announced the 26 players who will be part of their American League Championship Series roster against the Mariners. As in the ALDS, the Jays will be using 13 pitchers and 13 position players, though a couple of new arms will be joining the pitching staff.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3, 2024
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2024
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!
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