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Star Wars, Former Blue Jays Pitcher Factor in Cody Ponce Jersey Number Change

A jersey number never means nearly as much to someone viewing it as it does to the player who is wearing it. Every single time a number is picked, there is some sort of symbolic reasoning behind it, whether that reasoning is big or small.

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3 reasons why the Blue Jays need more bullpen depth heading into 2026

The Blue Jays may have had a busy offseason, focusing on adding to their pitching staff in high-profile arms like Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. On the bullpen side, the team signed Tyler Rogers to give the relief core a different look with his submarine delivery.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / February 17

Breaking down Blue Jays' projected rotation for 2026

Here's a breakdown of Toronto's projected rotation for 2026.

Twins get nasty injury news about right-hander Pablo Lopez

Top MLB prospects to watch in spring training games

Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 10

Which Blue Jays Pitcher are You Most Interested in Watching This Spring?

Pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin tomorrow, so I wanted to ask who you’re most interested in watching this spring? All eyes are going to be on Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, as the big offseason signings.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 24

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Cody Ponce is looking to transfer his KBO success to MLB

Cody Ponce was one of two starters signed by the Toronto Blue Jays so far this off-season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 10

Blue Jays: Looking Cody Ponce’s three best games in the KBO

In early December, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Cody Ponce. Ponce was drafted 55th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 draft, but didn’t find much success in the big leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

Blue Jays: Why trading Anthony Santander this off-season would be a bad decision

The Toronto Blue Jays don’t appear to be done this off-season. On the pitching side of things, they’ve signed Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers, while recently also signing Kazuma Okamoto to play third base, first base, and even some outfield.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 30

Newly Acquired Pitcher Could Be Blue Jays Breakout Star in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a rousing season that saw them fall just short in the World Series at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With most

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 23

3 Free Agent Relievers Blue Jays Could Target for 2026 Bullpen Help

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the busiest teams in the Major Leagues this offseason. They've signed one of the best starters on the market in Dylan Cease, a KBO standout in Cody Ponce, and star reliever Tyler Rogers.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 20

Jeff Passan: 'Blue Jays very much in the mix for Alex Bregman'

This off-season has moved at a snail’s pace, at least on the position player side of things. Early in the off-season, the Toronto Blue Jays jumped the market by signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal.

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

Cody Ponce Shares Mindset Ahead of First Full Season With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been anything but passive this offseason, making big strides to improve their 2026 roster, specifically their pitching staff.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 17

Blue Jays: A Spring Training battle appears to be brewing between Eric Lauer and Cody Ponce

The Toronto Blue Jays have invested heavily in their pitching staff, signing Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers, and trading for Charles Lee this offseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 15

How Cody Ponce Motivated New Astros Starter Ryan Weiss in KBO

Ryan Weiss parlayed a terrific season in the KBO into a contract with the Houston Astros to bolster the back end of their rotation. The thing is, he wasn’t even the best pitcher on his KBO team last year.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 14

Cody Ponce Opens Up About Getting Major Blue Jays Contract Offer

The Toronto Blue Jays made waves this offseason by signing KBO MVP Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal. Now the 31-year-old pitcher has shared the emotional story of how he found out about the contract that became a major talking point.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 4

Blue Jays analysis: Starting pitcher Cody Ponce

The Toronto Blue Jays made another splash in the free agency market this week, this time it was an “off the grid” option. The club signed right-handed pitcher Cody Ponce to a three-year deal worth $30 million. Ponce is a former second-round draft pick, selected back in the 2015 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 4

The Blue Jays should clutch onto their starting pitching depth

For the first time in a long time, the Toronto Blue Jays have some serious starting pitching depth. After reportedly signing Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million contract earlier this week, the Blue Jays now have seven legitimate starting pitching options in their arsenal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 4

Could Cody Ponce Signing Signal Bold, Strategic Shift for Blue Jays?

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to an aggressive start to the offseason in their bid to move past their crushing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 3

Breaking Down Cody Ponce’s $30 Million Deal with the Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays made yet another move to bolster their rotation, inking reigning MVP-winner in the KBO in Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal last night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 3

Examining Blue Jays’ loaded starting pitching depth post-Cody Ponce signing

With just one week, the Toronto Blue Jays have altered the entire outlook of their starting rotation for next season. In that span, the franchise has added

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Blue Jays sign reigning Korean League MVP to $30 million contract

The Toronto Blue Jays are betting that the reigning MVP of South Korea’s KBO League can keep it up in Major League Baseball. The Blue Jays are signing pitcher Cody Ponce to a 3-year, $30 million contract, according to reports.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 2

Former Pirates Pitcher Could See Huge Contract in MLB Return

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher hasn't pitched in the MLB the past four seasons, but is trending towards making a big time return, with a solid contract as well.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1

Will Cody Ponce return to MLB?

Right-hander Cody Ponce left South Korea this past weekend to travel back to the United States, per a report from Bae Young-Uen of the Korea JoongAng Daily.