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Toronto Blue Jays George Springer (4) waves to the fans before taking an at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

October 16, 2026

Here is what Blue Jays fans need to know about upcoming MLB lockout

The Blue Jays have until Nov.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium

October 16, 2026

Kevin Pillar responds to backlash over his Alejandro Kirk comments

Kevin Pillar, Mitch Bannon and Ricky Romero respond to backlash of their comments about Alejandro Kirk being one of the Blue Jays best trade chips.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Brett Bateman (21) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

October 16, 2026

Ross Atkins sends warning to Blue Jays outfielder Brett Bateman

Ross Atkins is pumping the brakes on Brett Bateman.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Sean Keys (20) comes off the field after being stranded on base against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Rogers Centre.

October 15, 2026

Blue Jays prospects Sean Keys and Nolan Perry receive major honors

Sean Keys and Nolan Perry have been named the Blue Jays' Prospects of the Year by MLB Pipeline.

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) throws out Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Brett Bateman (not pictured) at first base during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre

October 15, 2026

Details on deal between the Blue Jays and Gleyber Torres

Gleyber Torres would bring something the Blue Jays badly lacked in 2026: patience.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman (12) smiles in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Wrigley Field.

October 15, 2026

Blue Jays fans flood Kevin Gausman's wife comment section after viral post

Blue Jays fans still want Kevin Gausman back in Toronto.

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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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