Blue Jays were so close to signing Shohei Ohtani that his dog, Decoy, got a jacket from the visit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Toronto Blue Jays nearly landed Shohei Ohtani.

Two years ago, reports surfaced that Shohei Ohtani was on a private jet on the way to sign with Toronto. Robert Herjavec, who was actually on that jet, talks about it.

The Raptors’ home opener against Milwaukee was moved from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Maple Leafs’ game against Buffalo was moved from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m..

Oct 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (22) celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images / Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Countless Blue Jays bats preach the progress under Toronto’s trio of hitting coaches — Hunter Mense, Lou Iannotti and Popkins.

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement sets active MLB record with playoff stats before World Series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ernie Clement is having the postseason of a lifetime.

In recent years, the World Series has seen award-worthy performances from top talents like Freddie Freeman, Corey Seager (for two different teams!), Stephen Strasburg and George Springer. We also saw Steve Pearce take home the hardware in 2018,