Santander issues apology for sharing hurtful social media posts
TORONTO -- Anthony Santander has issued a statement on his Instagram page, apologizing for recently sharing posts that were discriminatory towards Muslims on that same platform. Earlier this week at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins described these posts as “extremely concerning, extremely disappointing.” Atkins
Can practice at Rogers Centre stave off slump? Maple Leafs hoping so
TORONTO -- Things are going so poorly for the Toronto Maple Leafs that they’ve decided to try another sport entirely. With the day off Friday, the Maple Leafs gathered at Rogers Centre for a team workout on the field, all decked out in Blue Jays gear. After going through some
Blue Jays GM Atkins says Santander's social media posts were 'extremely concerning, extremely disappointing'
TORONTO -- Speaking for the first time this offseason, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins fielded questions on Anthony Santander, who made headlines last week after sharing posts discriminatory towards Muslims on his Instagram stories. Atkins is in Las Vegas, where the annual GM Meetings are taking place at the
Here's the latest from Atkins at the General Managers Meetings
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Ace Cease, closer Varland honored as First Team All-MLB selections
TORONTO -- Both Dylan Cease and Louis Varland have been named to the All-MLB First Team, a fitting honor for two of the finest seasons we’ve seen from a Blue Jays starter and closer, respectfully. Announced Wednesday night during The MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards in Las Vegas, this
Varland named 1st BBWAA AL Reliever of the Year
TORONTO -- One of the greatest reliever seasons in Blue Jays history just made Louis Varland the first recipient of the AL Reliever of the Year Award. In a stacked group of finalists against Cade Smith of the Guardians and Bryan Baker of the Rays, Varland earned 16 of a
Cease finishes runner-up for AL Cy Young Award
TORONTO -- Dylan Cease finished second in American League Cy Young Award voting, behind only Cam Schlittler of the Yankees, who won unanimously on Wednesday night. For much of the season, particularly through the heart of the summer, it felt like a two-horse race between the AL East aces. Schlittler
Blue Jays eye Skubal, but how realistic is a deal?
TORONTO -- With the offseason officially underway at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, the Blue Jays are once again being linked to the biggest name on the market. This year, it’s Tarik Skubal. The Blue Jays have done plenty of work on Skubal heading into this offseason, which is
Could Blue Jays search for upgrade at 2B over Clement?
TORONTO -- As the Blue Jays try to inject life into baseball’s lowest-scoring offense, some uncomfortable conversations are needed. The easy ones are obvious. This team needs power, preferably in the form of a star outfielder, and the rotation could use another sturdy veteran, too. Those are just your annual,
How aggressive should Blue Jays be in fortifying 2027 rotation?
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays belong in the conversation for every top-end free agent, regardless of price. This offseason, that list begins with Tarik Skubal, one of the most dominant pitchers in the sport. This organization is spending more than it ever has, enough to shake the “runner-up” tag which
Here's why Seiya should make Toronto his next home
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Best single games from Blue Jays pitchers
TORONTO -- For a club that doesn’t boast a long history of no-hitters or perfect games, the Blue Jays have had their fair share of dominant outings by starting pitchers. This list is already so stacked with elite performances that it excludes some of the better longer-tenured pitchers this organization
The best homegrown Blue Jays in history
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have made their share of big splashes in free agency and on the trade markets over the organization’s first five decades, but their best teams have always had a foundation of homegrown talent. Let’s take a look back at some of the best homegrown Blue
Blue Jays' top Opening Day moments
TORONTO -- For five decades, Opening Day has represented new hope for the Blue Jays. Some of the club’s most memorable moments have come on Opening Day, when records sit at 0-0 and optimism is allowed to run free. In the early days of this organization, Opening Day was typically
Top 5 debut seasons in Blue Jays history
TORONTO -- From homegrown talent to free-agent splashes and late-blooming stars, the Blue Jays have seen some exceptional debut seasons over the past five decades. Blue Jays teams from the early 1990s saw many of these, as then-general manager Pat Gillick upgraded his roster with established veterans prior to the
Blue Jays' best player at every number
TORONTO -- When you scan the crowd of a baseball game at Rogers Centre, you see jersey numbers that define eras of Blue Jays baseball. There are plenty of No. 19 and No. 20 jerseys for José Bautista and Josh Donaldson, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s No. 27, Bo Bichette’s No.
Greatest single games from Blue Jays hitters
TORONTO -- Whether they’ve been competing for a World Series or at the bottom of the division, the Blue Jays have almost always had a bat in their lineup that’s worth the price of admission. The club has turned out some incredible single-game individual performances over its 50 seasons, with
Best Blue Jays seasons at each position
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have enjoyed many of baseball’s great peak seasons since their debut in 1977, from longtime fan favorites to stars who stopped in for a season or two. Looking back through the club’s 50-year history, here is a lineup made entirely of the best individual seasons
Cease, Varland named finalists for AL Cy Young, Reliever of the Year Awards
TORONTO -- We’re coming up on awards season in Major League Baseball, and two Blue Jays have been named finalists. Dylan Cease is one of three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award, joining Cam Schlittler of the Yankees and Parker Messick of the Guardians, while Louis Varland has
Blue Jays decline Straw's $8 million option amid roster moves
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have declined their $8 million club option on outfielder Myles Straw, the first necessary decision as the offseason officially begins and free agency opens. Straw’s deal included a $1.75 million buyout, which will be covered by the cash considerations sent over from the Guardians in
Which Blue Jays could be up for award hardware?
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What can the Blue Jays learn from the Brewers and Rays this World Series?
TORONTO -- One year ago, the rest of baseball was looking up at the Blue Jays, wondering how they could steal their magic and make it their own. It’s a copycat league, but aren’t they all copycat leagues? When something works, rivals rush to repeat it, and since the Dodgers
The return of these injured players could shape Toronto's offseason plans
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Despite ALCS heartbreak, young cornerstones have Guardians believing 'we’ll be back'
ST. PETERSBURG -- So soon after the ending of the 2026 Guardians, it feels impossible to think about what comes next. That’s the cruel part of this postseason deal. Being a great team isn’t enough, and at times over the past month, the Guardians were truly great. Unless you’re the
Rays finish off Guards to set up World Series clash vs. Crew
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are headed to the World Series, champions of the American League after a night this team and these fans will never forget. It was 18 years ago on this exact date -- Oct. 19, 2008 -- when the Rays punched their ticket to their first