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The Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to winning the World Series in 2025, and now they stand at a crossroads as reigning American League champions. To finally break through and complete the championship mission, Toronto needs impact talent—and there’s a switch-hitter in Arizona who could be the perfect fit. Ketel Marte represents exactly what […]

When Tatsuya Imai boldly declared that he would rather take down the Los Angeles Dodgers than team up with Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, it raised eyebrows around the MLB world. A three-time All-Star in NPB, Imai is one of the top pitchers to be posted since Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with the potential to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays opened their MLB Free Agency work with a quiet but meaningful move, adding former Philadelphia Phillies infielder Rodolfo Castro on a minor-league deal as their offseason plans begin to heat up. Castro spent 2025 in Triple-A with the Phillies, and MLB Insider Ari Alexander first reported that the Toronto are bringing […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be open for business this winter, and star second baseman Ketel Marte has become the focus of major trade buzz. MLB insider Jon Morosi reported that “the Diamondbacks are actively listening” to offers for Marte, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays among the teams that have already “checked […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were painfully close to winning the World Series in 2025. After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they should be big players in the offseason. Previously, they put their hats in the ring but did not win the chases for the biggest names. Now, the Blue Jays should bid for home-run […]

While the New York Mets prepare for a pivotal 2025 MLB offseason, Juan Soto is grabbing headlines with a viral story packed with baseball nostalgia. In a now-viral clip, Soto recalls a jaw-dropping teenage tryout that included himself, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr. The anecdote highlights a rare moment in time—when three future […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are sitting at a critical juncture in their championship window. After pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to seven games in the 2025 World Series and coming just two outs away from ending their World Series drought, the front office cannot afford to rest on their laurels. The most impactful move they […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may be adding one of the most highly sought-after free agents to their roster after a loss in Game 7 of the World Series. According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays are the leaders in the clubhouse, so to speak, to sign four-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker […]

The Seattle Mariners remain interested in bringing back veteran second baseman Jorge Polanco, but the 32-year-old is expected to test the open market, creating possible competition from teams such as the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both clubs could enter the mix if they lose key […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing strong interest in veteran reliever Raisel Iglesias as they evaluate bullpen upgrades following their run to the World Series. “According to sources, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a strong suitor for Cuban reliever Raisel Iglesias. Toronto is actively pursuing the veteran right-hander as they look to reinforce […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have swung big in several offseasons, only to spin around and whiff a la John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game, which is coincidentally the last year this franchise won a championship. But perhaps this winter will truly be different. Following a fantastic campaign that ended agonizingly short of a World […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were one run away from winning the World Series in 2025. After years of just missing out on top free agents, their playoff success could lead to a big offseason north of the border. The Blue Jays have thrown their hat in the free agency ring for Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are diving aggressively into MLB Free Agency, and Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez has emerged as one of their top priorities. With the MLB postseason exposing the Blue Jays’ need for a dependable October force, Suarez fits the role perfectly. His calm, controlled playoff performances have made him one of the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have entered the offseason with a different kind of energy — one fueled by postseason success and newfound respect across baseball. Fresh off a World Series run, the club’s front office has emerged as one of the most aggressive groups at the MLB GM Meetings, signaling a new era for a […]

MLB’s offseason has arrived, and a number of teams will be looking to add free agent shortstop Bo Bichette to their roster. The longtime Blue Jays shortstop is fresh off a trip to the World Series, and according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, his suitors view him as a player who could fulfill multiple needs. […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber recently decided to exercise his $16 million player option with the team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, many around the sport are confused by his choice. “Across the industry, executives remain baffled by right-hander Shane Bieber’s decision to exercise his $16 million player option with the […]

Two weeks after facing off in the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernández will reunite in Miami — this time on the same team. The MLB stars are confirmed participants in La Gente del Barrio’s Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby, taking place Saturday, Dec. 6 at loanDepot park. The event, presented […]

After a strong postseason run with the Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer is now set to hit free agency. Despite entering his age-41 season, the right-hander is still drawing interest across the league. The San Francisco Giants are now known as one of the teams who could make a run at Scherzer, via Ken Rosenthal […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were just a win away from being crowned World Series champions. Bo Bichette played a huge part in getting the team there. He was among the hits leaders all season long before a PCL injury forced him out of action late in the season. Bichette showed true guts by rushing back […]

Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is fresh off a World Series loss with the Toronto Blue Jays, but the righty is already prepared to get back to the sport’s grandest stage and finish the job. The 41-year-old free agent did not hold back when asked if he felt physically capable of competing for a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were just two outs away from a World Series title this season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers had other ideas. Dave Roberts and company staged one of the most epic comebacks in World Series history at the end of Game 7 in Canada to win back-to-back titles and send the Jays […]

While the pain of their World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers could still be there for the Toronto Blue Jays, they still can’t let their emotions get in the way of their offseason plans. If anything, the frustrating end of their pursuit of a World Series ring in 2025 could further fan the […]

One would think that to come so close yet finish so far is the most heartbreaking thing in professional sports. No one might be more heartbroken over the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series loss in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers than Bo Bichette. Bichette hit what looked like a dagger of a three-run […]

The 2025 World Series took an unexpected royal twist this year when Prince Harry found himself at the center of international headlines. The Duke of Sussex sparked playful backlash after being spotted wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during Game 4 of the Fall Classic vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. The moment, nicknamed “Hat Gate,” […]

Toronto Blue Jays veteran George Springer put the finishing touch on a spectacular 2025 campaign by earning his third career Silver Slugger Award, this time as a designated hitter in the American League. The 36-year-old slugger, in his fifth season with the Blue Jays, was also nominated as an outfielder but lost that category to […]

There is no getting around the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans are hurting. After all, they are coming off a tough seven-game loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.  However, their powerful slugger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was right there to pick everybody up and focus on the positive. […]

Closer Jeff Hoffman’s blown save in Game 7 played a pivotal role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series demise. There’s a chance he’ll be in a different role for Toronto come 2026. The Blue Jays are sure to be diligent in free agency and see what options come available. Star closer Edwin Diaz has […]

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a devastating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at home in the World Series, falling just short of capturing their first championship in over three decades. Instead, despite having multiple opportunities to win the game in the final innings, the Blue Jays were forced to watch as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may not have won the World Series, but they can say that they had a successful season overall, making it all the way to Game 7 with a chance of winning the championship. It took a lot of hard work to get them to that position, and of course, the players […]

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered one of the more devastating losses in recent sports history with a brutal 5-4 home defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. The Blue Jays had a number of opportunities to close this game out and secure the World […]

After losing the World Series in heartbreaking fashion, the Toronto Blue Jays will discuss their future with Bo Bichette and possibly keep him for the long term. As MLB free agency approaches, the Jays have extended Bichette a qualifying offer, according to Sportsnet writer Ben Nicholson-Smith. A baseball player is eligible for a qualifying offer […]

The Toronto Blue Jays making the World Series was a great story for so many, none greater than Don Mattingly. As the bench coach, he reached the World Series for the first time in his 32-year MLB career. But he fell short to the team he once managed, as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the […]

Still reeling from a heartbreaking World Series loss, the Toronto Blue Jays received some positive news for the team’s future. Shane Bieber exercised his player option for 2026. The former Cy Young winner will return to Toronto for the final year of his contract at $16 million. However, Bieber’s choice to opt in caught MLB […]

The 2025 World Series reached historic viewership levels as Game 7 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays drew a combined 51.0 million viewers across the United States, Canada, and Japan, the league announced on Wednesday. It was the largest audience for a Major League Baseball game since the 1991 World Series between […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will rue just how fast the night changes. There is no rest for the weary Blue Jays, as a few days after losing Game 7 of the 2025 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they now have to sort out their roster for the 2026 campaign. One of the matters […]

The Toronto Blue Jays just lost a heartbreaking World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Toronto is trying to keep the gang together, in order to make another championship run in 2026. The Athletic is putting together some projections on what free agent contracts will look like for several key players around Major League Baseball. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are not going to get over their loss in the World Series any time soon. It is likely to haunt this team throughout the offseason and while they will deny it in spring training and the first part of the 2026 season, it will be difficult for manager John Schneider and […]

The 2025 World Series concluded in epic fashion, which has many MLB fans considering it one of the greatest World Series matchups ever. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays put on an absolute show, which included multiple extra-inning thrillers, numerous broken records, and a bunch of iconic moments and performances. This was the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ near-miss in this year’s World Series left plenty of regrets in its wake, but one decision looms larger than any other heading into the offseason: whether to retain Bo Bichette. After a season in which the Blue Jays pushed deep into October baseball, allowing their star shortstop to walk in free […]