Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays fans remain patiently waiting for what they hope will be some massive improvements this offseason. The Blue Jays, who hope to get back into the playoff picture in 2025, need upgrades in many positions. The Blue Jays' position is highly questioned, and a few additions will likely be needed if they are to push for a playoff spot in 2025. Here are some free agents worth targeting.

The St. Louis Cardinals are open for business and that means that trade chatter is only going to increase. Each day, there are more and more reports and speculative talking points about what St. Louis is going to do. The qualifying offer deadline just passed on Tuesday, and that could start to lead to some movement in the coming weeks. St. Louis didn't have to worry about it as it didn't offer anyone the qualifying offer.

CHICAGO — For a franchise needing a superstar, a missing piece to help get it to the next level, this offseason presents an ideal situation for the Chicago Cubs. The lineup is missing a dominant slugger who is a constant threat to get on base and change the game with one swing. Juan Soto checks every box for the type of hitter the Cubs lack, and the left-handed-hitting outfielder turned 26 ...

Today is the day that teams will protect a number of players from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man rosters, and according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, one of the players that the Athletics will be protecting is Gunnar Hoglund, whom they acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Matt Chapman trade. Hoglund, who was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2021 out of college, falls into this category. In 2024 he went a combined 9-7 with a 3.44 ERA between Double-A Midland and Triple-A Las Vegas, posting a 1.07 WHIP.

The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason in 2024. With Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set to be free agents soon, the team could look to capitalize on its window to win with them. While listing potential suitors for Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand named the Blue Jays as a landing spot.

The deal includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about teams trying to impress Juan Soto with their meetings, which players are worth watching as trade season arrive and the Orioles changing the dimensions of Camden Yards again.

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have interest in free agent infielder Willy Adames. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Jays are just one of many teams with interest in him, including the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox. Now, if the Blue Jays were to sign Adames, they'd have many options available.

A trio of former Toronto Blue Jays could see some recognition from baseball's most prestigious honour next season. The MLB announced today that Former Blue Jays Curtis Granderson, Troy Tulowitzki, and Russell Martin have been added to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for 2025. The 11 other names that will see themselves added to the ballot for consideration are Carlos González, Félix Hernández, Adam Jones, Ian Kinsler, Brian McCann, Hanley Ramirez, Fernando Rodney, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner, and Ben Zobrist.

On Monday night, the American and National League Rookie of the Year winners will be announced. In the American League, the award is between Colton Cowser (Baltimore Orioles), Luis Gil (New York Yankees) and Austin Wells (Yankees).

Made it to only two Twins games this season. The Twins I saw play both of those games could not have been more different. After a promising start to an already sour season, with a firm grasp on the Wild Card through the summer, the Twins let it all slip away.

The San Francisco Giants are heading into the offseason with a lot of pressure on them to improve after recent mediocrity. With free agency picking up speed, the franchise is likely going to be aggressive with their new president of baseball operations, Buster Posey. Coming into this offseason, San Francisco has a couple of significant needs. The Giants also have one of their top pitchers from the second half of the year, Blake Snell, hitting free agency.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the move Friday. Bell will oversee the player development and physical and mental performance departments, while also contributing to strategic planning and player evaluations and acquisitions, the team said. He will report to executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Ross Atkins. Bell spent the past six years managing the Reds before they fired him with five games left in the 2024 season. Before that, he spent a decade working in a variety of coaching and player development roles with

WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — The annual Wilson Hot Stove banquet took place Tuesday night with several baseball coaches and players in attendance as speakers and guests. ECU Head Baseball Coach Cliff Godwin was a guest as was Pirate ace pitcher Trey Yesavage who is set to begin his professional career after being drafted by the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring Matt Hague away from the Toronto Blue Jays to fill their vacant hitting coach position, reports Scott Mitchell of The Sports Network. Hague, who was drafted by the Pirates in 2008 and played for the team in 2012 and 2014, served as Toronto’s assistant hitting coach in 2024. Prior to his time on the Blue Jays’ major league staff, Hague served as the hitting ...

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are "in the mix" for left-handed pitcher Max Fried in MLB free agency.

The Red Sox need an infusion of talent this offseason, and it appears they have their sights on free-agent slugger Teoscar Hernandez.

Four-time Gold Glove outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is retiring from MLB.

The Detroit Tigers hired Shane Farrell as their director of player development. He previously worked as the Blue Jays' director of amateur scouting.

Major League Baseball wants to find a 2025 home for the Tampa Bay Rays by Christmas. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said both the major and minor league schedules could be altered to create room for the Rays, whose Tropicana Field was damaged by Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9. “We can make it work in a minor league park,” Manfred said Saturday before Game 2 of the World Series.

AVON — George Springer was 5 feet 2 and 110 pounds when he got to Avon Old Farms, and he was trying to overcome a stutter. He grew physically, athletically and matured in a way that still amazes and inspired those around him. “George’s time here could be defined by what he did athletically,” baseball coach Rob Dowling said, “but what he does for a team outside of the actual game, making things ...

Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto said he thinks home-field advantage will make a difference in the upcoming World Series.