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Bo Bichette true feelings toward the Phillies revealed

January 9, 2026

Bo Bichette's true feeling towards the Philadelphia Phillies revealed

Bo Bichette rumors have Philadelphia Phillies fans buzzing, and Toronto Blue Jays fallout could reshape the NL East race.

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Nationals acquire former Blue Jays pitcher Paxton Schultz

January 9, 2026

Washington Nationals acquire right handed pitcher from the Toronto Blue Jays

Paxton Schultz leaves Toronto Blue Jays as Washington Nationals grab him on waivers.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) speaks in a press conference after game five of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium

January 9, 2026

New development in Toronto Blue Jays trade scenario concerning Davis Schneider

Toronto Blue Jays trade rumors now circle Davis Schneider as Kyle Tucker chatter grows.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks with the media during the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings at Signia by Hilton Hotel

January 9, 2026

Rob Manfred speaks on dropping down from 162 game season and in-season tournament similar to the NBA

Rob Manfred's split-season idea and in-season tournament talk just jolted MLB.

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Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) sits on the base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Chase Field.

January 9, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays get major update on blockbuster trade for Ketel Marte

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown a lot of interest in Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte but it looks like nothing will be happening after all.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) celebrates with catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre

January 9, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays and Eric Lauer have quite the problem as their salary arbitration filings are far apart

Eric Lauer and the Toronto Blue Jays are headed for an arbitration hearing, and that salary gap is suddenly the offseason story.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) hands the ball to Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) as he leaves during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

January 9, 2026

Jose Berrios time in Toronto is finally coming to an end as the Blue Jays have found potential trade partner

The Toronto Blue Jays have been looking at different trade options for Jose Berrios and it looks like they have finally found a realistic option.

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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts to striking during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

January 9, 2026

Yankees latest trade rumor is finally putting some pressure on the Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays fans are eyeing New York Yankees trade rumors around Freddy Peralta and Edward Cabrera.

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Team Canada's starting lineup for WBC announced

January 8, 2026

Team Canada's starting lineup announced for the World Baseball Classic

Team Canada WBC roster talk centers on Freddie Freeman and the Naylor brothers.

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Minnesota Twins infielder Aaron Sabato (96) slides into home safely as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto (50) tries to make the tag during the ninth inning at Tropicana Field.

January 8, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies sign former Toronto Blue Jays catcher to one year deal

Philadelphia Phillies catcher plans hinge on J.T. Realmuto talks and Mark Kolozsvary depth.

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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at loanDepot Park.

January 8, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays latest signing is being compared to Juan Soto

Ismael Munguia free agency adds Toronto Blue Jays outfield depth.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Bo Bichette (11) looks on before game one of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

January 8, 2026

Bo Bichette's expect much more than current value as his asking price is finally revealed

Former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is still weighing out his options in free agency and his asking price was finally revealed.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Bo Bichette (11) reacts in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

January 8, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays receive unfortunate update as Bo Bichette schedules meeting with NL contender

Toronto Blue Jays fans are worried are reports have come out stating that Bo Bichette has scheduled a meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho

January 8, 2026

Blue Jays sign Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho to new deals with salary increases

Toronto Blue Jays keep Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement out of salary arbitration, and the 2026 payroll picture sharpens.

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

January 8, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays have to decide on 3 players contract prior to arbitration deadline today

Toronto Blue Jays arbitration deadline chatter puts Daulton Varsho and 2026 payroll on the table.Invalid URL

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) stretches during World Series workouts prior to game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

January 8, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays reach agreement on new deal with catcher Tyler Heineman

Tyler Heineman and Toronto Blue Jays arbitration talk just turned into a real 2026 payroll question.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (25) looks on during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

January 8, 2026

New Anthony Santander development has the Toronto Blue Jays involved in blockbuster trade

Toronto Blue Jays rumors now see Anthony Santander getting pushed out due to latest reports on Kyle Tucker.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Joey Votto (37) is congratulated after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at BayCare Ballpark.

January 8, 2026

Former Toronto Blue Jay Joey Votto seems to have landed himself a big new role

Former Canadian baseball legend and Toronto Blue Jays Joey Votto seems to be a front runner to land new job with NBC.

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George Springer's game 7 ball sells at auction

January 8, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays cashes in big selling George Springer game 7 home run ball

Toronto Blue Jays fan Michael Angeletti and George Springer's Springer Dinger just turned into a $30K Toronto baseball tale.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a single in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

January 7, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays all-star George Springer steps up in a huge way for families without heat in Ontario

Toronto Blue Jays All Star George Springer launched the Giveback Program to help Ontario families without heat.

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Jim Bowden not a fan of Blue Jays latest signing

January 7, 2026

Jim Bowden throws cold water on the Toronto Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto signing

MLB analyst Jim Bowden recently went on the Foul Territory podcast and voiced his concerns with the Toronto Blue Jays signing Kazuma Okamoto.

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