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On YouTubeToronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 11
Closer Previously Linked to Blue Jays Will Instead Head to National League East
The Toronto Blue Jays have had a quick start to the offseason, putting together some impressive moves to be able to build an improved roster. With the signing of Dylan Cease and being able to retain Shane Bieber, things look pretty good when it comes to their starting rotation.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 10
Blue Jays Pick Up Former Top Brewers Prospect As MiLB Rule 5 Pick
The Toronto Blue Jays have been making moves this postseason which have primarily surrounded their pitching staff as they signed back Shane Bieber and added Dylan Cease as well as KBO MVP Cody Ponce.
Shane Bieber News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Shane Bieber dealt with forearm fatigue late in 2025 season
One of the winter’s earliest surprises was Shane Bieber’s decision to pick up a $16MM player option for the 2026 season rather than take a $4MM buyout and return to free agency.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 6
Justin Bieber Got Life Advice from Yankees Legend
The New York Yankees keep running into Biebers. Last season, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Shane Bieber, who then exercised his player option for the 2026 season.
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.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 6
MLB Insider Ranks Blue Jays in Puzzling Spot After Terrific Season
The offseason is here and if one organization has turned some heads with the moves they are making it is the Toronto Blue Jays. It started with pitcher Shane Bieber unexpectedly triggering his player option for 2026 to return to Toronto.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / December 4
Blue Jays' Shane Bieber Receives News Away From MLB
The Toronto Blue Jays made an improbable run to the World Series in 2025, yet came up one win short of winning their first championship since 1993. Although the season ended in disappointment, there is good reason they remain contenders next year.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 29
Blue Jays: To extend or not to extend Shane Bieber
Early in the off-season, Shane Bieber shocked the baseball world when he opted into his player option for the 2026 season. This year, he’ll earn $16 million before entering free agency after the season ends.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 29
Blue Jays New Starting Rotation Could Potentially Be MLB's Best in 2026
After watching the Toronto Blue Jays this season it wasn't hard to figure out their biggest strength — the offense. Now, that doesn't mean that the Blue Jays' defense or their pitching staff is the reason that they came up short in the World Series as this is a team game.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 28
Report Indicates Former Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Will Be Joining Hanshin Tigers
The Toronto Blue Jays have done a strong job building their starting pitching rotation over the course of the past few years, and with a few members hitting the open market this winter, things had to be revitalized a bit.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 26
Blue Jays Unconditionally Release Veteran Pitcher to Pursue Opportunity Abroad
The Toronto Blue Jays have quite a bit of work to do this winter to put themselves in a prime position to compete again. The starting pitching rotation was one of the biggest concerns due to how many will be hitting the market, and with Shane Bieber opting in to his deal, things have become a little simpler, at least.
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 / Bluejaysnation / November 21
Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Tatsuya Imai
It’s almost a certainty that the Toronto Blue Jays will sign a starting pitcher this off-season. Not only is there a gaping hole in their rotation, but Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber are set to become free agents after the 2026 season, while José Berríos can opt out of his contract.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20
3 players primed to contribute more for the Blue Jays in 2026
The Blue Jays enjoyed an incredible amount of success in 2025 with contributions from every corner of their roster. While there will be new additions to the team this winter, there will be existing players who will have more opportunities to extend the Blue Jays’ contention window next season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 13
Blue Jays: 4 trade targets if they’re willing to empty out the farm system
The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams at the GM Meetings this week in Las Vegas. Reports coming from the grounds have the Jays tied to numerous markets – pitching, power bats, international free agents – everything and between as they try to form a squad that can improve upon their World Series defeat from early November.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 10
Examining which Blue Jays trade was the best in 2025
The Major League Baseball season has been over for more than a week. Falling short in Game 7, the Toronto Blue Jays will surely go big in free agency. They need a pitcher, another bat, and a handful of relievers.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 10
Blue Jays: Looking at which players have become free agents
The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays had terrific vibes, but a handful of those players have become free agents. One player who could’ve become a free agent, Shane Bieber, opted into his player option for the 2026 season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / November 5
Best Case Scenario: Shane Bieber Picks Up 2026 Player Option
This year’s Toronto Blue Jays sure felt like the ones that would finally get the organization another World Series ring. This is a team that hasn’t won a championship since all the way back in 1993, but it just wasn’t meant to be in 2025.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / November 5
Reports: Shane Bieber picks up $16M option, stays with Jays
The free agent pitching market became a bit thinner on Tuesday when Shane Bieber decided to pick up his $16 million player option for 2026 and remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 4
Shane Bieber forgoes free agency, opts into $16-million 2026 player option
The off-season sure comes at you quickly. Less than 48 hours from the start of free agency, right-hander Shane Bieber has decided to run it back with the Toronto Blue Jays, opting into his $16-million player option for the 2026 season, as first reported by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman on Tuesday.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4
Shane Bieber makes surprising decision on his future with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays will keep Shane Bieber for at least another year. The 30-year-old pitcher has reportedly opted into his $16 million option to remain in Toronto next season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4
Shane Bieber to exercise his player option with Blue Jays
Shane Bieber has surprisingly exercised his $16M option to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He’s passing on a $4M buyout, so he’ll pick up an extra $12M to remain in Toronto for a second season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 31
Examining whether the Blue Jays should extend Shane Bieber this offseason
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber is coming off the biggest start of his career, one that will undoubtedly have an impact on the next stage of his baseball life.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 31
Blue Jays: How important is to keep Shane Bieber around this offseason?
Shane Bieber is without a doubt a major question for the Blue Jays’ offseason plans. The 30-year-old holds a $16 million player option for 2026, and he’s coming off his final start of the postseason — going 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run, and striking out three.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Dice City Sports / October 29
Guerrero Sparks Jays’ Response as Toronto Evens World Series Behind Bieber’s Gem
LOS ANGELES — A night after heartbreak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood tall and lifted the Toronto Blue Jays back into the fight — and into the history books.
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 / Yardbarker / August 23
Shane Bieber draws rave reviews from manager after dominant Blue Jays debut
Bieber had not pitched since April of 2024 because of an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 22
Why Blue Jays’ contender status may ride on Shane Bieber
Three weeks after the Toronto Blue Jays acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians at the MLB trade deadline, Shane Bieber made his long-awaited return to the mound on Friday.
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