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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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New York Yankees pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium

October 12, 2026

Blue Jays urged to pry key player from the Yankees

The Blue Jays are being urged to pry Paul Blackburn away from the Yankees this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Paul Sewald (43) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

October 12, 2026

Blue Jays expected to make some big cuts to their bullpen this winter

Patrick Corbin might have one useful job left with the Blue Jays: getting left-handed hitters out.

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October 12, 2026

Blue Jays broadcaster Jamie Campbell makes major off the field announcement

Blue Jays broadcaster Jamie Campbell had a proud papa moment this fall.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Randal Grichuk (15) hits an RBI double against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

October 12, 2026

Former Blue Jays slugger unexpectedly hits the free agent market

Randal Grichuk is a free agent after the White Sox were eliminated Saturday night.

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) in game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field.

October 12, 2026

Dodgers announces new for beloved for Blue Jay Teoscar Hernandez ahead of game 2

Dave Roberts is moving Teoscar Hernández ahead of Will Smith in the Dodgers' order for Game 2.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) celebrates with catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) after the Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

October 12, 2026

Discouraging trade update on Louis Varland and the Blue Jays

Louis Varland is being pitched as a sell-high trade chip again.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) relieves starting pitcher Braydon Fisher (63) in the second inning at Rogers Centre.

October 12, 2026

Braydon Fisher makes statement on the Blue Jays failed season

Braydon Fisher looked back on his second big-league season with a short message to Blue Jays fans.

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