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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) reacts in the dugout during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre

October 15, 2026

Blue Jays decision on Brandon Valenzuela could directly impact Alejandro Kirk next season

The Blue Jays should find more at-bats for Brandon Valenzuela in 2027.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza (58) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

October 15, 2026

Former Blue Jay Tim Mayza signs surprising new contract

Tim Mayza is staying in Philadelphia.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

October 15, 2026

3-player blockbuster trade proposal between the Blue Jays and Reds

A new trade pitch has the Blue Jays landing Elly De La Cruz from the Reds.

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General view of the stadium exterior before game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

October 15, 2026

Blue Jays turn Rogers Centre into a golf course for fans this winter

The Blue Jays are turning Rogers Centre into a golf course this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (33) stands in the dugout against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Rogers Centre

October 15, 2026

Ricky Tiedemann trade update impacting his future in Toronto

Ricky Tiedemann finally reached the majors in 2026.

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October 14, 2026

Blue Jays coach DeMarlo Hale expected to be offer manager job

Don Mattingly's new two-year deal with the Phillies keeps DeMarlo Hale in the Blue Jays dugout for now.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) takes to the field to play the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

October 14, 2026

Kevin Pillar speaks on the Blue Jays trading Alejandro Kirk

Kevin Pillar wonders what Alejandro Kirk could fetch on the trade market.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto (7) awaits a pitch during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

October 14, 2026

Kazuma Okamoto expected to help the Blue Jay land slugger

The Blue Jays should use Kazuma Okamoto to recruit Teruaki Sato this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

October 14, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr and 4 other Blue Jays named AL Gold Glove finalists

Andrés Giménez leads a group of five Blue Jays named 2026 Gold Glove finalists.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) sits in the dugout after being relieved in the third inning after pitching 2 2/3 innings, with six walks and three strike outs against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

October 14, 2026

MLB makes major announcement regarding Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease

Dylan Cease is a finalist for the AL Outstanding Pitcher Award at the Players Choice Awards.

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Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly during batting pratice on during media day before game one of the World Series at Rogers Centre.

October 14, 2026

Former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly signs new deal

Don Mattingly will stay on as Phillies manager after landing a two-year deal Wednesday.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Tropicana Field.

October 14, 2026

Blue Jays have found two options to replace Shane Bieber this off-season

Shane Bieber's Blue Jays future is still unsettled, and Blue Jays Today already has a replacement in mind: free agent Casey Mize.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Eloy Jiménez (74) gestures after hitting a single during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium

October 14, 2026

Silver Slugger Eloy Jimenez's career has taken a turn for the worse

Arden Zwelling doesn't see a path back for Eloy Jiménez. The former Blue Jays slugger has gone unsigned since Toronto released him in August.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider (36) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park

October 13, 2026

Davis Schneider and the Blue Jays could finally be done for good

Davis Schneider still hopes to be a Blue Jay next season.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez (29) pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre

October 13, 2026

Yariel Rodríguez signs in Puerto Rico despite under contract with the Blue Jays

Yariel Rodriguez has signed with the Indios de Mayagüez of the Puerto Rico Winter League.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field.

October 13, 2026

Dave Roberts explains why the Dodgers want to bench Shohei Ohtani for game 3

Dave Roberts will talk to Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday about sitting him for Game 3 of the NLCS, with the Dodgers down 2-0 to Milwaukee.

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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Bryan Baker (47) celebrates after defeating the New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS to win the series 3-0 during the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

October 13, 2026

Ex-Blue Jay Bryan Baker proving Toronto made a huge mistake letting him go

Bryan Baker is one of the hottest closers in October, and the Blue Jays once let him go after one game.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) walks to the dugout after he pitched the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

October 13, 2026

Blue Jays face contract problem with injured starting pitcher Jose Berrios

The Blue Jays still owe José Berrios $48 million over the next two seasons.

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Toronto Blue Jays batting helmet lays on the ground during workouts at Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

October 13, 2026

Blue Jays prospect Jake Casey believes he can help Toronto: 'I have a really elite tool'

Jake Casey is running wild in the Arizona Fall League.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) catches a pop fly during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

October 13, 2026

The truth behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr's struggles this season finally revealed

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s laser eye surgery has fans hunting for answers.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) places his hands on the shoulders of pitcher Jose Rodriguez (64) prior to pitching in his major league debut against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field

October 13, 2026

Blue Jays urged to sign one of these three players this off-season

The Blue Jays had a chance to grab Eugenio Suárez off waivers this season and passed.

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