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The Blue Jays made a big bet that Tyler Rogers has staying power deep into his 30s.

What we've seen from MLB submariners in recent decades suggests they may be onto something: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
Why Blue Jays bet $37 million on submariner Tyler Rogers
The Blue Jays' deal for reliever Tyler Rogers was at once intuitive and surprising. Sportsnet's Nick Ashbourne explains why Toronto handed $37 million to the 35-year-old submariner.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Mark Shapiro has signed a five-year extension to continue as Blue Jays president and CEO per Rogers announcement
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nationals signed Orelvis Martinez to a minor-league deal per team
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Blue Jays are telling people they’re motivated in the relief market & expect to be able to add there. Lots of talented pitchers still out there after the Edwin Diaz & Robert Suarez deals, so the Jays still seem well-positioned to land someone good.
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Heard Blue Jays and Mets were checking in regularly on Robert Suarez, but didn’t make formal offers because Atlanta moved quickly, landing one of the top relievers available for $45 million over three years.
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Latest from Winter Meetings & a look at what's next alongside Hazel & Shi from Orlando @thehazelmae.bsky.social www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/wh...
Why Blue Jays look ready to add high-leverage arm after Winter Meetings
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December 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Blue Jays announce three additions to their coaching staff:
•Cody Atkinson as Assistant Hitting Coach
• Eric Duncan as Major League Field Coordinator
•Drew Butera as Major League Coach
December 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
AGM Mike Murov on where the Blue Jays are at as they leave the Winter Meetings:
December 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Yesterday Ross Atkins shouted out Blue Jays AGM Mike Murov for his work on the Dylan Cease signing.

Asked about his role, Murov said "I don't think it takes a genius to uncover" that Cease is very good.
December 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Blue Jays reunions with Bassitt & Scherzer less likely now (but not impossible)

More with Shi

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
Blue Jays reunions with Bassitt, Scherzer unlikely but not impossible
The additions of Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, along with Shane Bieber's return clearly makes reunions with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer less likely for the Blue Jays, though nothing should be ruled o...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Yohendrick Pinango, a 23-year-old outfielder who came over in the Nate Pearson trade, is a candidate to be taken in the Rule 5 draft according to people who know the Blue Jays' system.

Pinango hit .258/.361/.430 with 15 home runs in the upper minors this year.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ideal world, Blue Jays land a big bat while also adding relief help. But they're also willing to be flexible. On a busy day at the Winter Meetings, Jays are considering a few different paths forward: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
What Schwarber, Diaz deals mean for Blue Jays
While every major deal matters, neither Diaz nor Schwarber was a priority for the Blue Jays.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
John Schneider on his future in Toronto beyond 2026:
December 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Dylan Cease instructed Scott Boras to try to reach a deal with the Blue Jays per Boras.
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Scott Boras says the Blue Jays should be a top-five type market in MLB and that "they are now reaching that pinnacle."
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Dylan Cease took note of what the Blue Jays did in October.

“There’s not much more that needs to be said”
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Dylan Cease joins the Blue Jays …
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
some people believe the Tucker & Bo sweepstakes could continue into the new year fwiw

one phone call changes everything, but possible this takes a bit

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Blue Jays are working to bolster their bullpen while also ideally adding a bat per John Schneider
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Blue Jays have finalized their coaching staff with two external additions and one internal promotion set to be announced soon per John Schneider.
December 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
John Schneider on Yoshinobu Yamamoto

“I hope he’s still tired”
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
John Schneider, reflecting on the 2025 World Series, says he’s very proud of his team but adds:

“I’ll think about it until the day I leave this earth”

“Every time I go down a rabbit hole, I end up in a new rabbit hole”
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Pitching more of a work in progress for Canada (as is typical). Erik Sabrowski & Cade Smith appear to be on board. Jonah Tong wants to play & would be welcomed of course. Nick Pivetta a possibility but seemingly more of a remote one. James Paxton also in the mix.
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Josh and Bo Naylor "strongly want to play & everything's good there," Hamilton said.

Team Canada also optimistic Denzel Clarke, Abraham Toro, Otto Lopez & Edouard Julien will all be able to play. Owen Caissie set to play for Canada too.
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Freddie Freeman wants to play for Canada at the WBC per Greg Hamilton & Ernie Whitt of Baseball Canada.

Freeman dealing with "a little bit of a health issue" after the wear and tear of a long season per Hamilton but "he does want to do it, he really wants to play."
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM