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Toronto Blue Jays announce press conference for tomorrow

January 5, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays announce important press conference for Tuesday afternoon

Toronto Blue Jays announce press conference for Tuesday afternoon as they will be introducing Kazuma Okamoto.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) celebrates with team mates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

January 5, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette secretly gets married as viral post gives it away

Bo Bichette wedding whispers hit Toronto Blue Jays chatter fast, with Alexis suddenly moving from fiancée to wife.Heavy Sports

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach (20) hits a two-run double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

January 5, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers make surprising hire with former Toronto Blue Jays slugger as their new coach

The Milwaukee Brewers announced they have hired former Toronto Blue Jays slugger as their new hitting coach.

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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.

January 5, 2026

Former Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly has officially landed a new job

Don Mattingly is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies, closing his Toronto Blue Jays chapter and shaking up two dugouts at once.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) reacts in the dugout before game six of the 2025 MLB World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

January 5, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays have hired a new coach

Toronto Blue Jays hired Cody Atkinson in December as an assiatant hitting coach and have now brought in Mark Ossanna as well.

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Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (38) breaks his bat on a ground out in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during game three of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field.

January 5, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays might have found Bo Bichette's replacement in blockbuster trade with the Guardians

Toronto Blue Jays trade rumors around Steven Kwan keep pulling the Cleveland Guardians back into the conversation.

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Giants sign former Blue Jay Buddy Kennedy

January 5, 2026

San Francisco Giants sign former Toronto Blue Jays infielder

San Francisco Giants add Buddy Kennedy, a former Toronto Blue Jays infielder, for low-cost infield depth.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adam Kloffenstein signs autographs during spring training at Cecil B. Englebert Complex.

January 4, 2026

New York Yankees sign former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher

New York Yankees pitching depth just added Adam Kloffenstein, a former Toronto Blue Jays righty, on a minor league deal.

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Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Leo Jimenez (49) on a steal attempt during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park.

January 4, 2026

Blue Jays expected to cut infielder loose to open roster spot

Kazuma Okamoto's Toronto Blue Jays deal could squeeze Leo Jimenez out of the 40-man roster.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Paxton Schultz (65) leaves the game during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

January 4, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays clear roster space as they DFA right handed pitcher

Toronto Blue Jays designate Paxton Schultz for assignment to make roster space for Kazuma Okamoto.

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Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) and relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) celebrate after the game against the Washington Nationals at Daikin Park.

January 4, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays looking at blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros to replace Jeff Hoffman

Toronto Blue Jays closer talk has Jeff Hoffman wobbling, and Josh Hader trade chatter creeping in.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (left) and center fielder Daulton Varsho (center) and outfielder Joey Loperfido (right) wait for batting pratice on media day before game one of the World Series at Rogers Centre.

January 4, 2026

Cincinnati Reds could look to close big trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for young outfielder

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido has been receiving a lot of trade interest and it looks like the Cincinnati Reds could be a good fit.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) looks on during batting practice before game two of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

January 4, 2026

US media reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays new batting order following blockbuster signing

Kazuma Okamoto just joined the Toronto Blue Jays, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr finally has a new middle order partner which has reshaped the lineup.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo (54) sets to pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

January 4, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels have signed another former Toronto Blue Jay

Los Angeles Angels add Tayler Saucedo, a Toronto Blue Jays alum, to deepen the bullpen picture this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Paul DeJong (10) tags out Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) at second base during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

January 4, 2026

Former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop has signed with the New York Yankees

Former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Paul DeJong has decided to sign a deal with the New York Yankees for next season.

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Phillies interested in signing Bo Bichette

January 4, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays get terrible update on the Philadelphia Phillies and Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten some bad news regarding Bo Bichette as the Philadelphia Phillies are now going after him.

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Toronto Blue Jays players line up during the national anthems before game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

January 4, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays offense is in big trouble

Toronto Blue Jays have added a ton of pitching this winter but regardless of Bo Bichette, they still need to add some big time offense.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) celebrates with Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) in the dugout after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

January 3, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays Trey Yesavage gets ranked for 2026 Rookie of the Year

Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage gets quite the nod in the Rookie of the Year rankings heading into 2026.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) reacts in the thirteenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

January 3, 2026

Contract extension between the Toronto Blue Jays and Eric Lauer does not look good

Eric Lauer and the Toronto Blue Jays face extension questions as arbitration and rotation depth reshape 2026.

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Japan first baseman Kazuma Okamoto (25) singles against the USA in the second inning at LoanDepot Park.

January 3, 2026

Full details on the Toronto Blue Jays massive contract with Kazuma Okamoto

Toronto Blue Jays have officially added one of Japan's most consistent power bats, agreeing to a four-year, $60 million contract with third baseman Kazuma Okamoto.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (22) before game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre.

January 3, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement in serious trouble after latest signing

Toronto Blue Jays signing Kazuma Okamoto reshapes third base and puts Ernie Clement on notice.

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