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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mason Fluharty (68) walks into the dugout after entering the game to pitch during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

February 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays roster update regarding Mason Fluharty

Mason Fluharty (Drafted Round 5, 2022 by Toronto) might have started 2025 as a question mark, but he ended it as a legitimate weapon for a playoff team.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) makes a pitching change during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

February 1, 2026

Blue Jays linked to contract offer with $33.3 million AAV

The latest whispers linking the Toronto Blue Jays to free agent ace Framber Valdez are absolute madness.

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning during game five of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

February 1, 2026

Free agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez signs surprising one year deal

The "best bat left on the market" is off the board, and the price tag is enough to make any Blue Jays fan wince in frustration.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) reacts after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning of game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field.

February 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays 2-player trade offer to the Chicago Cubs for Gold Glover

The Chicago Cubs are actively shopping Nico Hoerner, and if Ross Atkins is serious about maximizing this window, he needs to be on the phone with Jed Hoyer

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

February 1, 2026

Daulton Varsho makes new career announcement ahead of Spring Training

Daulton Varsho just dropped some major news off the field, and it confirms exactly what we’ve been seeing on it.

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Vanderbilt s RJ Schreck chases after the ball during the baseball game between Vanderbilt and UCLA at Hawkins Field in Nashville , Tenn., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Vanderbilt Vs Ucla003

February 1, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have found their new left fielder

Keep your eyes glued to RJ Schreck this spring, because the "throw-in" from the Justin Turner trade is quietly looking like the steal of the century.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) removes pitcher Yariel Rodriguez (29) during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

February 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays announce a list of roster move ahead of Spring Training

The Blue Jays just dropped their full list of non-roster invitees for Spring Training, and hiding in plain sight is a former Silver Slugger

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (48) reacts after throwing against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning during game five of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

February 1, 2026

Seranthony Domínguez blatantly states why he wanted to leave the Toronto Blue Jays

The departure of Seranthony Dominguez to the Chicago White Sox stings, but his candid explanation reveals a level of personal ambition

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) prays on the field before game two of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

February 1, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. projected numbers for the 2026 MLB season are out of this world

If you thought Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s postseason heroics were just a hot streak, the latest projections for 2026 are about to make your day.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Derek Law (64) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

January 31, 2026

Former Toronto Blue Jays workhorse lands with the Arizona Diamondbacks

Derek Law is heading to the desert on a minor league deal, giving the Diamondbacks a battle-tested arm who knows how to eat innings.

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Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro watches batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

January 31, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays outbid on another free agent target

The Blue Jays officially missed out on their "perfect fit" outfield target today, as Austin Hays chose to sign with the Chicago White Sox on a one-year deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (5) looks on against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre.

January 31, 2026

Daulton Varsho gets zero respect in latest MLB centerfielder rankings despite elite numbers

The "Shredder" at MLB Network clearly has a glitch, because ranking Daulton Varsho as the 8th best center fielder in baseball is a comedy of errors.

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San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) hits a grand slam home run during the fourth inning Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.

January 31, 2026

Incredible 3-for-1 trade offer announced with Fernando Tatis Jr waiving no-trade clause for Toronto

The New York Yankees are reportedly circling Fernando Tatis Jr. like sharks, but if Ross Atkins has any big moves left, he will steal this deal

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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.

January 31, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios is in serious trouble after being deemed uninsurable

The World Baseball Classic is facing a potential catastrophe, and Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios is right at the center of the storm

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) takes off his batting gloves after striking out with the bases loaded to end the top of the sixth inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 2 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

January 31, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays get hard to believe update linking them to Elly De La Cruz

Elly De La Cruz has officially bet on himself, and his refusal to sign a historic extension with the Reds has cracked the door open for a franchise-altering heist.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) and Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) look at a tablet in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park.

January 31, 2026

Blue Jays are not done adding to starting rotation with latest contract offer

Just when we thought the rotation was set in stone, a new report has linked the Blue Jays to Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media before introducing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) before his MLB debut against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre.

January 31, 2026

Blue Jays have potential 3-player trade in place for outfielder with 170 hits last season

The rumor mill is heating up, and the latest whispers about Steven Kwan landing in Toronto are the kind of smoke that usually leads to a fire.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Anthony Santander (25) looks toward the field during the first inning against he Washington Nationals at Rogers Centre.

January 31, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays receive important injury update on Anthony Santander

While everyone is panicking about the lack of a "new" power bat, MLB insiders are screaming that a healthy Anthony Santander is the upgrade we forgot we already had.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jacob Waguespack (62) leaves the game before throwing a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park.

January 30, 2026

Former Blue Jays pitcher finds new home with the Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have officially signed Jacob Waguespack to a minor league deal, giving the veteran right-hander another shot at sticking in a big-league bullpe

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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos watches a workout before the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park.

January 30, 2026

Braves plan to steal away Toronto Blue Jays pitcher

The "Hound" might officially be leaving the kennel, as new reports suggest Chris Bassitt is a primary target for the Atlanta Braves.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Seattle Mariners in game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

January 30, 2026

Blue Jays recent disrespect online might be exactly what they need

The Toronto Blue Jays came within one agonizing run of a World Series title in Game 7, yet the betting markets are somehow sleeping on the defending AL Champs

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