34 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays are trying to woo top free agent down in Florida

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping a bit of holiday magic might help them land one of the game's top free agents.According to FanSided's Robert Murray and later followed up by multiple reports, free agent Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays' complex in Dunedin, Florida, this week.Several Blue Jays players in recent seasons have spoken about the quality of the team's facilities both in Florida and Toronto.And for a player like Tucker, who's expected to land a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, it'd only make sense to get a full tour of his home digs if he were to end up signing in Toronto.If nothing else, it shows that the Jays appear to be serious in their willingness to try to attract top free agents, with players like Tucker also showing at least a preliminary interest in Toronto.What could the Blue Jays expect in Kyle Tucker?Tucker didn't have the best 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs, putting up: a .266 average with 22 home runs and 73 RBI in 13...

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55 h. ago Newest Blue Jays player has a star athlete relative and he wants to come to Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays have added a bit of star power this offseason.And no, we're not just talking about their free agent signings, though one of them did help recruit a new famous fan to the franchise.On Tuesday, it was reported that the Blue Jays signed free agent pitcher Cody Ponce, fresh off a season winning the KBO's MVP as the best player in South Korea.Ponce returns to the MLB for the first time since 2021 as what seems like a more well-polished pitcher, and could play a big part in Toronto's plans next year.But interestingly, he also comes with a famous brother-in-law, as pointed out by Postmedia's Rob Wong: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.A six-time Pro Bowl player and a two-time first-team All-Pro, Kittle has been one of the most productive tight ends in league history.Originally a fifth-round pick out of Iowa in 2017, Kittle has made his mark on the football world as one of the NFL's best pass-catching tight ends, having picked up 1,000 yar...

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4 d. ago Canadian families getting government payout early for holiday shopping

Families eligible for child tax payments under the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) can expect the money to arrive eight days earlier than usual.Usually, payments are sent out on the 20th of each month unless it falls on a holiday or weekend, in which case they go out on the working day before.Child tax payments always come a week early in December due to the gift-shopping-heavy holiday season. Make sure you're signed up for direct deposit instead of cheques to receive your payment on Dec. 12, so any mail interruptions don't put a damper on your plans.Canadian families got a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax payments. Annual payments for children under six will increase from $7,787 to $7,997, or $666 monthly. For children aged six to 17, this means an annual payment increase from $6,570 to $6,748, or $562 per month.Aside from the federal child tax, there are several other ways Canadians can get money from the government. Families will get additional benefit payments under ...

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8 d. ago What's next for Toronto Blue Jays after major move in free agency?

The Toronto Blue Jays landed the first big fish on the free-agent market, signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal.Though nobody was expecting such a big signing to be announced when it was, GM Ross Atkins had told reporters at his end-of-season media avail that he was hoping to add another starting pitcher, whether it be through free agency or a trade.Cease will now join a formidable starting five that also includes Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios. That automatically sets up as one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball, if not the very best. Now, management will set their sights on other parts of the roster.It's no secret that the Blue Jays would also like to improve their bullpen. Atkins informed media that Jeff Hoffman, who signed a $33 million deal last offseason, is open to moving out of the closer role. That may not be the worst thing for the Jays, as the 2024 All Star struggled in his first season as a Blue Jay, posti...

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays considering trade that has Bichette implications

The Toronto Blue Jays are keeping all options on the table when it comes to their infield next season.While the Blue Jays are still hoping to re-sign Bo Bichette, there is no guarantee that the 27-year-old returns. As a result, they are reportedly scouring the trade market for another infield option.As reported by MLB insider Jon Morosi, the Blue Jays have checked in on three-time All-Star Ketel Marte. The second baseman hit .283 with 28 home runs and 72 RBI in 2025 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million extension with the Diamondbacks this past April."I think it's at least a 50-50 chance that Ketel Marte is moved by the Diamondbacks," Morosi said. "The Diamondbacks are actively listening on Ketel Marte. Nothing is close, but multiple teams have checked in. Among the teams to check in [are] the Phillies and the Blue Jays.""The Diamondbacks are actively listening."@jonmorosi has the latest on Ketel Marte p...

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays receive plenty of compliments from New York Yankees owner

For many years, it was hard to argue the Toronto Blue Jays had anything but 'little brother syndrome' to the New York Yankees.Playing in the same division as the team with 27 World Series titles to their name, the Blue Jays often struggled to compete with the likes of baseball's giants.From the Blue Jays' inception in 1977 through 2024, the Yankees won seven World Series titles and 18 division titles, compared to two World Series wins and six AL East titles for Toronto.But in 2025 for the first time ever, Toronto had the chance to face off in a playoff series against their divsional rivals, and the Blue Jays looked every bit like the team that had the American League's best record throughout the season.By now you know that the Jays finished off New York in four games in the American League Championship Series, giving them an 11-6 record against their rivals this year (including the regular season).In an offseason media availability Monday...

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2 w. ago Esri Canada and Canadian Wildlife Federation Announce Major Boost to Nature

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More students, educators and community groups will gain access to high technology mapping software and nature-based learning to enhance environmental stewardship, thanks to a new partnership between Esri Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). Esri Canada is contributing $1 million in geographic information system (GIS) software […]

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2 w. ago Fan favourite Kevin Kiermaier appears to be done with Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to have a new opening among their staff for next season.Kevin Kiermaier, the former MLB outfielder who spent this past season as special assistant to the Blue Jays, posted a video to social media this week looking for a new role in the league."To all 30 MLB teams out there. I'm being creative here, but just need to get the word out," Kiermaier wrote on X. "I wanna revolutionize outfield defence on many levels. No one loves this stuff like I do! I wanna change players' lives/careers by maximizing defensive potential! My obsession! Let's go!"To all 30 MLB teams out there. Im bein creative here but just need to get the word out. I wanna revolutionize outfield defense on many levels. No one loves loves this stuff like I do! I wanna change players lives/careers by maximizing defensive potential! My obsession! Lets go! pic.twitter.com/1h6B3Brb5a— Kevin Kiermaier (@KKiermaier39) November 17, 2025Kiermaier said he&...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays pitcher ties the knot with his high school sweetheart

It's been quite the year for Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher.The 25-year-old was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade that saw Cavan Biggio head to the LA Dodgers partway through the 2024 season. At that time, he hadn't yet pitched at the MLB level.However, that changed this past season, as Fisher was selected to the Blue Jays' 40-man roster in early May. He wound up pitching 50 innings for the Jays, posting an impressive 2.70 ERA along with 62 strikeouts. He was also entrusted with pitching seven innings during the playoffs.The great year for Fisher was extended into the offseason, as the right-hander tied the knot last week with his fiancée, Brianna Ririe, at The Luminaire in Montgomery, Texas. The Jays reliever announced the exciting news on Instagram over the weekend.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Braydon Fisher (@braydon_fisher11)"Marrie...

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2 w. ago Canadian families getting payout from the government this week

Eligible Canadian families can expect to receive their child tax payments this week.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on Thursday, Nov. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disabilit...

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3 w. ago Enbridge approves US$1.4 billion project to boost Canadian oil flows to U.S. refiners

Calgary-based pipeline operator Enbridge has announced a US$1.4 billion expansion of its Mainline and Flanagan South pipelines used to ship oil sands crude to markets in the U.S.

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3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans shocked after MLB snubs manager John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays found themselves once again in second place on Tuesday night.A little over a week after the end of the World Series, the results came in for American League Manager of the Year, with the Cleveland Guardians' Stephen Vogt winning the award for the second season in a row.And while Blue Jays fans have had their qualms with him over the years, they appeared stunned that Toronto manager John Schneider didn't win after taking a last-place team from a year ago to the verge of winning the World Series.JOHN SCHNEIDER ROBBED— bk (@_bkuh_) November 12, 2025Blue Jays fans weren't exactly hiding their displeasure with the results, which were voted on by a league-wide media panel."The RCMP and the FBI should be conducting an investigation into this. How the hell was John Schneider not voted manager of the year in the American League? Utter nonsense," X user @dannogallagher7 wrote.John Schneider took the @BlueJays from last...

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3 w. ago Player Grades: McDavid's miracle goals lead Edmonton Oilers to miracle win

Connor McDavid scored a goal for the ages, then another one nearly as brilliant, with all of it leading to a miracle come-from-behind 5-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. McDavid magic 🪄 #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/ZUhLn6Am09 — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 11, 2025 In total, the Grade A shots were 15 for Edmonton, 12 for CBJ, […]

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3 w. ago Max Scherzer still wrapping his head around his Toronto Blue Jays future

The Toronto Blue Jays' fateful World Series run was full of unlikely heroes — and their oldest player nearly had a shot at being one of their biggest.In Game 7 of the World Series, Toronto opted to start 41-year-old Max Scherzer, who often looked like a shell of himself during much of an injury-riddled season after signing a one-year deal with the Blue Jays.But during his third postseason start on the biggest possible stage, Scherzer did about everything he was asked — leaving the game with a 3-1 lead and a shot for Toronto to win it all.He went 4.1 innings, giving up one earned run and four hits. But in a game that ended up going 11 innings and that featured a combined 13 pitchers, Scherzer's story became a footnote and not the lede.As you know by now, the Los Angeles Dodgers had other plans, scoring four runs on Toronto's bullpen for an eventual 5-4 win.But Scherzer's postseason performance showed that the three-time Cy Young winner just might be able t...

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3 w. ago Magical Blue Jays season will boost Canadian baseball interest again

It happened in early 1990s and again in 2015 and 2016 when Jays were also good.

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3 w. ago Canadian military will rely on an army of public servants to boost its ranks by 300,000

Federal public servants would be trained to shoot guns, drive trucks and fly drones, according to a defence department directive.

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4 w. ago Vladdy shares heartfelt message after Toronto Blue Jays World Series heartbreak

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays came as close to winning the World Series as you can get without actually winning it. It's a crushing way to lose, which helps explain why players were in tears afterwards. And yet, in the days that have followed, players and their families have been able to contextualize the remarkable run the team went on. On Friday evening, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took to social media to reflect on a season to remember. The Blue Jays' biggest star is focusing on the steps forward he and his teammates took this season. He said this year changed his life. "2025, I knew you would be special when I knew I would be a Blue Jay forever," Guerrero said in an Instagram post. "I don't even know what to say. A year that changed my life. A year that made me appreciate times that didn't make sense. A year I will frame forever."Vladdy entered the playoffs after a so-so regular season by his high stand...

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4 w. ago SIMMONS: Mark Shapiro seems almost human, almost likable, in year

Blue Jays president comes off as a changed man in season-ending media availability after heartbreaking World Series loss.

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