30 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays have one of MLB's highest payrolls and they aren't done yet

The Toronto Blue Jays' run to the World Series has seemingly changed this franchise for the better.After years of disappointment on the free-agent front, the Jays have already landed one of the best starting pitchers in Dylan Cease, while also adding another intriguing starter in Cody Ponce. Best of all, they aren't done yet.The Jays are continuing to look for a closer and have been linked to both Edwin Diaz and Pete Fairbanks. This is all going on while they are still attempting to re-sign Bo Bichette. Oh, and don't forget, they've also been in talks with Kyle Tucker's camp.The Blue Jays haven't had issues spending money in the past. The difference this time around is that they are receiving more interest from players in joining the organization, which, in turn, is now proving to fans just how much they are willing to spend.The Blue Jays currently have the second-highest 26-man payroll in the MLB at a jaw-dropping $218.3 million. Their total payroll allocati...

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50 h. ago Dylan Cease's contract with Toronto Blue Jays has interesting wrinkle

Not all of Dylan Cease's $210 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays will go against their salary cap.The Blue Jays had their first big get of the offseason last week, signing starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal. With the signing, they project to have one of the best starting rotations in all of the MLB next season, which was bolstered even further with the signing of Cody Ponce on Tuesday.That said, landing one of the best starting pitchers on the free-agent market in Cease didn't come cheap, though thankfully, recent details of the contract won't have as big of a financial impact as initially thought.Dylan Cease’s $210m, 7-yr deal with the Blue Jays includes $64m in deferrals that reduce present value to $184.63m, as calculated by players union.Signing bonus: $23m2026: $22m, $10m deferred2027: $30m, $9m deferred2028: $29m, $9m deferred2029: $28m, $9m deferred2030:…— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) December 3, 2025 Cease's contract inc...

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3 d. ago Sounds like Toronto Blue Jays could still bring back Scherzer or Bassitt

The Toronto Blue Jays already have one of the best starting rotations in baseball, and they may not be done adding to it just yet.Following the seven-year contract with Dylan Cease, the Blue Jays now have a five-man rotation that consists of Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios. They also still have players like Eric Lauer and Bowden Francis who can make spot starts when needed. Still, management may be looking to add even more depth.It sounds like the Blue Jays are still looking to add more starting pitching depth, which could come in the form of returnees like Max Scherzer or Chris Bassitt. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi mentioned in a recent article that given injury concerns to both Berrios and Francis, paired with Bieber's past Tommy John surgery, the Jays may look to add another starter as insurance. Both Bassitt and Scherzer have been on record saying that they would like to return to the Blue Jays. Bassitt played a big role out o...

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5 d. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease a younger version of Kevin Gausman

There is a lot to admire about Dylan Cease, the newest, richest Blue Jays pitcher and yet, surprisingly, an awful lot to wonder about. He’s not exactly Randy Johnson or Bob Gibson. He’s not one of those elite-elite pitchers. He’s a very strong major-league pitcher but, oddly, a contradiction of sorts. He’s dependable in never […]

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8 d. ago WATCH: What’s next for the Blue Jays after signing Dylan Cease?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about the Blue Jays agreeing to a contract with free agent pitcher Dylan Cease, how Cease changes the outlook for the 2026 starting rotation, and what moves may be next for GM Ross Atkins.

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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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3 w. ago Blue Jays WAGs share really nice messages about fans in Toronto

It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays captured the hearts of Canadian fans throughout the past month.But for those closest to the players, the highs and lows of the emotional rollercoaster of a wild postseason run were ramped up that much more.For the partners of the Blue Jays, several heartfelt posts were circling social media after Toronto's World Series defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taylor North Gausman (@taylorgausman)"Thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to even be here and represent Canada's team," Kevin Gausman's wife, Taylor, wrote on Instagram earlier this week."It has been a beyond fun ride, and although I’m sad it didn’t turn out the way we wanted, it still doesn’t take away how proud I am of what...

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4 w. ago Farmers’ Almanac will cease publication after 208 years due to financial challenges

The 2026 edition will be its last, and access to the online version will cease next month

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