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The San Francisco Giants have finally secured a high-level free agent, signing KBO League MVP (South Korea) Jung Hoo Lee to a big contract Tuesday. The move ends their ongoing pursuit of offensive star power, while also disrupting the offseason plans of several other teams. They now turn to an intriguing alternative in the form […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their free-agent interest in Shohei Ohtani widely known; in fact, there were even some rumors that Ohtani was closing in on a contract agreement with the Blue Jays. However, the Blue Jays struck out on the Japanese international, with the Los Angeles Dodgers simply giving the 29-year old dual […]

The world of baseball is still trying to process the fact that Shohei Ohtani chose to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency and also the amount of money the Nationa League West club has committed to the Japanese superstar. The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels were among the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were seemingly in the running to land superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani, but he opted to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract with a significant amount of deferred money. Since then, the Blue Jays have caught some flack about not being a free agent destination […]

The aftermath of the failed approach by the Toronto Blue Jays to sign Shohei Ohtani is just getting started. A day after false reports that Ohtani was traveling to Toronto, the biggest free agent in American sports history signed the richest deal in the history of American sports with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Most expected […]

With Shohei Ohtani off the board, the MLB world’s attention now turns to the other big name free agents. It’s easy to forget amidst the chaos, but there are plenty of other notable FAs still looking for a new team. One of these stars is resurgent Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger. After missing out on […]

Shohei Ohtani is now a star for the Los Angeles Dodgers. That statement can take time for fans to get used to, including supporters of the Toronto Blue Jays, who felt as though the Japanese baseball unicorn was headed north of the border during the MLB free agency. The Blue Jays were willing to pay […]

The biggest domino in the 2023 MLB fell when Shohei Ohtani signed a mammoth $700 million contract and made not only baseball history, but professional sports history. Acquiring Ohtani would have been a coup for Toronto, as he is a two-way player and would have addressed multiple needs for the team. With Ohtani off the […]

In old Looney Tunes cartoons, it wasn’t strange to see a giant bank safe land on the villain’s head. It always got a laugh from Bugs Bunny, or whoever the hero was. Well right now, the Toronto Blue Jays feel like a giant bank safe just fell on their heads. And they sure aren’t laughing. […]

After years of speculation and predictions, Shohei Ohtani has finally found his new home in MLB free agency. The two-way phenom has reportedly agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is worth $700 million across 10 years and there are no opt outs. The Toronto Blue Jays had been rumored to be Ohtani’s destination after it […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans are currently heartbroken after Shohei Ohtani decided to sign a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Two reporters in particular got their hopes up on Friday, with JP Hoornstra reporting on Dodgers Nation that Ohtani was set to sign with the Jays. That of course did […]

The Drake curse may live on. The music superstar and Toronto Blue Jays fan was seen wearing a custom Shohei Ohtani jersey before the baseball star signed a blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Yesterday: Drake posts a picture in a custom Toronto Blue Jays Shohei Ohtani jersey… Today: Ohtani signs a […]

Hype reached an all-time high in the MLB as rumors were running rampant regarding Shohei Ohtani. Many reporters incorrectly claimed he’d be signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, the two-way superstar signed a 10-year $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blue Jays fans were confident that Ohtani would come to Toronto. But […]

The Los Angeles Angels reportedly “engaged” the Toronto Blue Jays on a potential Alek Manoah trade during the MLB Winter Meetings, per Fabian Ardaya and Sam Blum of The Athletic. Ardaya and Blum also reported that the trade talks did not “generate any traction.” Manoah is fresh off a disappointing 2023 season. The 25-year-old has […]

Friday afternoon was a hectic day for Shohei Ohtani, even though he didn’t actually do anything. Rumors began to percolate that Ohtani was flying to Toronto to sign with the Blue Jays, but they ended up being false, leading to everyone freaking out over his free agency potentially coming to an end for no reason. […]

Amid Shohei Ohtani’s free agency, his links to the Toronto Blue Jays intensified after it was reported that he’s heading to the Great White North on Friday. However, it has since been refuted, with the journalist who made the claim apologizing and walking back on his statement. Shohei Ohtani heading to Toronto … or not? […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked as serious contenders to sign Shohei Ohtani this 2023 free agency, with recent reports noting that they are a finalist as the two-way Japanese star looks to make his decision soon. Amid the reports, Canadian rapper Drake did his best to recruit the 29-year-old to the Great White […]

Shohei Ohtani is reportedly not on an airplane to Canada amid the Toronto Blue Jays rumors, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. MLB insider Jon Morosi previously reported that Ohtani was indeed headed to Toronto. The contrasting reports make it difficult to know what is actually going on. It’s been one heck of a day […]

There is a new update in Friday’s Shohei Ohtani saga. MLB insider Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Ohtani is “en route” to Toronto. “Sources: Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today. A representative of his agency, CAA, would not comment when asked about Ohtani’s travel plans. At this hour, Ohtani does not […]

JP Hoornstra of LA Sports Report and Dodgers Nation reported Friday that Shohei Ohtani is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alden Gonzalez of ESPN quickly refuted the report, though, writing that Ohtani “has not made a decision yet.” It should be noted that Gonzalez said the Blue Jays are certainly still a candidate to […]

Given the mystery surrounding the MLB free agency status of Shohei Ohtani, it is only fitting that the possible climax of this narrative arrives via a private jet. Thousands of fans are tracking an airplane they believe is transporting the Japanese superstar from California to Toronto, per “Jeff” Veillette. Following rampant rumors linking Ohtani to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were recently confirmed as a finalist in the Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Dodgers have consistently been mentioned as a serious suitor as well. Nevertheless, the San Francisco Giants are not giving up, per MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. Rodriguez reports that San Francisco’s “top priority” is signing the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are indeed a finalist for Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Morosi also reported that Ohtani’s free agency decision is “imminent” and the superstar free agent could make his decision Friday. Ohtani had already been connected to the Blue Jays. However, this report confirms that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are both in hot pursuit of free agent Shohei Ohtani. Both teams have been called the ‘favorites’ to land Ohtani, and competition between the two teams, and cities, seems to be heating up. Earlier Thursday, Toronto-based TV host, Sid Seixeiro, went on an epic rant to sway […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been heavily involved with rumors this offseason while Shohei Ohtani talks with numerous teams about his next move. As of now, the Los Angeles Dodgers might be the favorite to land the superstar two-way player. However, a Toronto-based television host gave a strong argument for Ohtani to consider. Sid Seixeiro, […]

Before the 2023 MLB season even concluded, many were eagerly anticipating the offseason. This anticipation stemmed from the belief that this could be one of the more memorable free agency winters in recent memory, primarily due to one player: Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player had become so mesmerizing that, even on a losing team, he […]

Shohei Ohtani has kept his free agency private. He clearly does not want information and rumors to be swirling around the MLB world while he makes his free-agency decision. However, some reports have made the rounds in recent days, linking him to the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. A source reportedly revealed that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are a serious player for superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani, and he reportedly told some people he knows that he has a positive feeling about Toronto before the presumed meeting that he had with the team on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Shohei Ohtani does feel […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are in full swing as the MLB Winter Meetings continue this week. This saga may be reaching its conclusion as teams step up their pursuit of baseball’s prized free agent. Usual suspects such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants are involved. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have […]

Two-way MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani is not just the biggest prize of the 2023 free-agent market; he’s one of the biggest prizes in MLB history. While every team wants a shot to sign Ohtani to a massive deal, a handful of teams have been repeatedly linked to him: the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Francisco […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing and trade rumors are running rampant. So much so, that it sounds like the Toronto Blue Jays might be willing to deal Alek Manoah away to the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto. Nothing is official right now. However, the rumors claim that Manoah’s name has been mentioned […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to free agent Shohei Ohtani as well as Juan Soto, who is likely available in a trade with the San Diego Padres, but Toronto is also reportedly considering moving George Springer this offseason, according to Jeff Blair of SportsNet. The Blue Jays are clearly looking to make a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are interested in Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. “Isaac Paredes is one name to watch on the trade market this week. He’s arbitration-eligible, which means the Rays will listen on him. He’s of interest to the Mariners and Blue Jays, among other […]

The New York Yankees have long been the favorite to trade for Juan Soto. The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly emerging as the new favorite to acquire the San Diego Padres star, according to MLB insider Hector Gomez. “SOURCE: #BlueJays intensify talks with #Padres for Juan Soto. The #BlueJays now emerge as the favorites to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are badly trying to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency — that’s not a surprise to baseball fans. As of Saturday, only the Los Angeles Dodgers have better odds to sign him, and there’s a legitimate chance that the Japanese superstar ends up north of the border. “Listen, I get the skepticism. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping for improvement in 2024, and will need a special ingredient to surpass the Rays and Orioles in the American League East. The team’s Bo Bichette draft rumors were doused with cold water recently. There is a slight possibility the team may ‘shock the world’ by dealing Vladimir Guerrero. They […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been underachievers of late, being swept in the American League Wild Card Series in two consecutive years. Fans are losing confidence in the organization and do not know quite what to expect in MLB free agency. Despite these unsettling circumstances, it is crystal clear that the Jays should not entertain […]

The MLB hot stove is beginning to heat up. This is around the time when rumors start flying regarding potential player movement via trades or free agency and teams act on those rumors in order to make their team better to make a run at the World Series. Sometimes, however, some rumors turn out to […]