The Toronto Blue Jays came about as close as any team in baseball history to winning a World Series without actually lifting the trophy. After having the lead with one out in the ninth inning and coming within inches of a walk-off fielder's choice in the bottom half of the frame, the Blue Jays headed into the offseason with a bitter taste in their mouths. That could make them a very dangerous foe for the other 29 teams to ... Read more
Two Former Blue Jays Greats Make a Bold Run on the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot.yv
The Baseball Hall of Fame released its ballot for the Class of 2026 on Monday, and two former Toronto Blue Jays stars are on it. Former pitcher Mark Buehrle, who pitched for the Blue Jays from 2013 to 2015, returns to the ballot for the sixth time. He's joined by former teammate Edwin Encarnacion, who's one of 12 newcomers on this year's ballot. They are two of the 27 candidates up for election this ... Read more
Why One MLB Insider Says the Rangers Can’t Afford to Let This Key Free-Agent Pitcher Slip Away in 2026.yv
Going into the offseason with an eye toward the 2026 season, the Texas Rangers are in a position where they face some decisions this winter that are going to be hard. They are coming off a season where they missed the playoffs two years after winning the World Series. It was a disappointing 2025 season where they dealt with injuries, but now one big question facing the Rangers is how much money they will spend. President of ... Read more
The Rangers Are Emerging as a Surprise Threat to Steal the Mets’ Premier Power Hitter This Winter.yv
The Texas Rangers had a disappointing 2025 season, missing out on the playoffs for the second straight year after winning the World Series in 2023. It was especially frustrating because Texas had the best pitching staff in baseball, and that could have been a big edge in the postseason. A lot went wrong for the Rangers, including the offense taking a step backward and multiple young stars not playing at the level Texas had ... Read more
Why the Giants Might Be Forced to Walk Away from a Promising Young Arm Before It’s Too Late.yv
A lot of talk this offseason for the SF Giants will have to do with pitchers they should add, but they may have to consider whether they should hold onto young pitcher Hayden Birdsong who had an up-and-down campaign in 2025. In spring training prior to the 2025 season, Birdsong was one of the most promising young players in camp. He pitched very well and was narrowly beat out by Landen Roupp for a spot in the rotation, but ... Read more