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toronto.citynews.ca > 02/02/2026 > toronto-blue-jays-joe-carter-statue-rogers-centre-world-series-1993

Blue Jays to honour Joe Carter with statue outside Rogers Centre

Blue Jays to honour Joe Carter with statue outside Rogers Centre1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (286+ words) Posted February 2, 2026 11:27 am. The Toronto Blue Jays are set to immortalize one of the most iconic figures in franchise history, announcing plans to build a statue of Joe Carter outside Rogers Centre as part of the team's 50th'anniversary celebrations. The…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/21/2026 > bo-bichette-new-york-mets-press-conference-blue-jays-vlad-guerrero-jr

Bichette introduced by Mets, talks Blue Jays tenure and Vlad bond

Bichette introduced by Mets, talks Blue Jays tenure and Vlad bond1+ week, 4+ day ago   (650+ words) Posted January 21, 2026 2:43 pm. Bo Bichette was introduced as the newest member of the New York Mets on Wednesday, days after agreeing to a three-year, $126-million contract. The long-time Toronto Blue Jay, who is expected to play third base alongside star…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/16/2026 > bo-bichette-new-york-mets-contract-mlb-blue-jays

Bichette, Mets agree to 3-year deal: report

Bichette, Mets agree to 3-year deal: report2+ week, 3+ day ago   (479+ words) Posted January 16, 2026 12:08 pm. Bo Bichette is headed for Queens, agreeing to a three-year contract with the New York Mets, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. Bichette will earn $126 million over three years, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, for an average…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/16/2026 > bo-bichette-toronto-blue-jays-rogers-centre-artificial-turf-report

Bichette concerned with Rogers Centre's artificial turf: report

Bichette concerned with Rogers Centre's artificial turf: report2+ week, 3+ day ago   (453+ words) Posted January 16, 2026 11:55 am. Editor's note: Bichette agreed to a free agent contract with the New York Mets shortly after this article was published. With the Toronto Blue Jays missing out on outfielder Kyle Tucker, who reportedly agreed to a deal…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/13/2026 > ernie-clement-blue-jays-world-baseball-classic

Blue Jays' Clement named to Team USA for World Baseball Classic

Blue Jays' Clement named to Team USA for World Baseball Classic2+ week, 6+ day ago   (469+ words) Posted January 13, 2026 11:01 am. From being designated for assignment by the floundering Oakland Athletics in 2023 to setting the record for hits in an MLB postseason,Ernie Clementhas been on quite a ride. Now the gritty utility infielder for theToronto Blue Jayswill…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/08/2026 > blue-jays-avoid-arbitration-with-daulton-varsho-ernie-clement

Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Daulton Varsho, Ernie Clement

Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Daulton Varsho, Ernie Clement3+ week, 3+ day ago   (415+ words) Posted January 8, 2026 1:58 pm. The'Toronto Blue Jays'won't be headed to arbitration with two important contributors. Varsho, 29, was limited to just 71 games last season due to injury. However, the left-handed hitter still flashed his power, clubbing 20 home runs to go with 55 RBIs…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/07/2026 > kazuma-okamoto-toronto-blue-jays-mlb-free-agency

Okamoto says daughter picked Blue Jays logo, helping steer his $60M decision

Okamoto says daughter picked Blue Jays logo, helping steer his $60M decision3+ week, 5+ day ago   (846+ words) Posted January 7, 2026 5:45 am. Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto got some help from his family when he was considering which Major League Baseball team might be the best fit for his services." "(I) put all 30 logos of MLB teams in front of (my)…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/06/2026 > animl-toronto-steakhouse-bo-bichette-blue-jays

Toronto steakhouse offers Bo Bichette free steaks for life if he re-signs with Blue Jays

Toronto steakhouse offers Bo Bichette free steaks for life if he re-signs with Blue Jays3+ week, 6+ day ago   (578+ words) Posted January 6, 2026 12:17 pm. A Toronto steakhouse is making a full'flavoured pitch to keep one of the city's most prominent sports stars at home. Animl Steakhouse, a popular King West restaurant, has offered free agent Bo Bichette "steak for life" if…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 01/06/2026 > toronto-blue-jays-kazuma-okamoto-contract-mlb-japan

Blue Jays to introduce new signing Kazuma Okamoto after $60M deal

Blue Jays to introduce new signing Kazuma Okamoto after $60M deal3+ week, 6+ day ago   (430+ words) Posted January 6, 2026 8:25 am. The Toronto Blue Jays will formally introduce Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto on Tuesday, days after signing the 29-year-old to a four-year, $60-million contract. Okamoto joins the Blue Jays after spending more than a decade with the Yomiuri…...

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toronto.citynews.ca > 12/28/2025 > blue-jays-canadian-press-team-of-the-year

Blue Jays named The Canadian Press team of the year after deep playoff run

Blue Jays named The Canadian Press team of the year after deep playoff run1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (941+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Rainfall, freezing rain warning issued for Greater Toronto Area By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press Posted December 28, 2025 3:30 pm. A feeling of uncertainty hung in the air at training camp last February when the Toronto'Blue'Jays'began preparations for the 2025 campaign....