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Trey Yesavage tops the Blue Jays prospects after historic rookie postseason starts and strong playoff performances that aided a World Series push.
Bo Bichette is a high-level middle infielder hitter entering free agency with strong offensive production, but defensive limitations make a move to second base likely.
Ketel Marte remains a trade target with Arizona reluctant to trade but fielding inquiries from teams including Phillies and Blue Jays, primarily for his bat.
Auston Matthews, Nicolas Roy, and Matthew Knies return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup Wednesday in Columbus, improving forward depth and boosting team prospects.
Re-sign Travis Dermott as a low-risk, third-pairing puck-moving defenseman; he's healthy after shoulder surgery and could outperform current depth options.
Late-round and undrafted Maple Leafs prospects, like Harry Nansi, have delivered surprising 2025-26 improvements, offering valuable depth despite lacking first-round picks until 2028.
The Toronto Raptors are on a four-game winning streak, sitting second in the East with balanced, efficient scoring and impactful bench play.
Toronto Maple Leafs sit last in the Eastern Conference (9-10-3), losing seven of eight while dealing with injuries and lacking identity.
Penny Oleksiak accepted a two-year ban for three whereabouts failures; results from June 16 onward are disqualified and the ban runs through July 14, 2027.
Toronto Raptors execute a relentless, modern offense led by Ingram's scoring and Scottie's two-way play, with Aidan Lising creating viral team posters.
Maple Leafs should avoid trading Brandon Carlo unless offered a return comparable to what they paid; trading Morgan Rielly is complicated by his tenure.
The Blue Jays placed their logo on a Japanese boxing-match advertisement without MLB approval and now face a league investigation and possible punishment.
A moving truck carrying Ballet Jorgen's irreplaceable Nutcracker sets and backdrops was stolen in Etobicoke; police alerted and GPS stopped in Mississauga.
Four early-season series, especially matchups versus the Dodgers and Yankees, will determine whether the Blue Jays solidify as AL East contenders and guide roster decisions.
Auston Matthews' role has shifted to a heavier, defensive, physical two-way game under Craig Berube, reducing his shot volume, velocity, and pure scoring output.
The Toronto Maple Leafs currently sit last in the Eastern Conference due to poor defense, injuries, and a losing stretch against division rivals.
Bo Bichette is the most sensible Tier 1 free agent target for the Blue Jays, prioritized for a long-term contract to play up the middle.
McCabe's injury threatens Toronto's defensive cohesion, intensifying depth issues as multiple key players are sidelined and minutes fall on limited replacements.
Jamal Shead produced ten assists, efficient shooting, strong leadership, and ranks second among sophomores with 86 assists while building bench chemistry.
Nathaniel Lowe is a potential candidate to replace Ty France as the Toronto Blue Jays' backup first baseman for 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs are inconsistent, as injuries to key players contribute to uneven play, lapses after goals, and mixed results despite roster depth.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed versatile former Tigers prospect Carlos Mendoza to a minor-league deal for positional depth, contact hitting, speed, and defensive versatility.
A man was killed in Brampton Saturday after being possibly shot or stabbed near Clearjoy Street and Southlake Boulevard; police are searching for a suspect.
Blue Jays must prioritize upgrading the bullpen to reduce home runs and improve postseason performance while still adding a position player and a pitcher.
Blue Jays tendered contracts to all four arbitration-eligible players: Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer and Tyler Heineman after the non-tender deadline passed.
Maple Leafs lack speed; prioritize faster players, defined roles for prospects, separate top stars 5v5, defensive pairing changes, and designate Woll as primary goaltender.
A Toronto police officer pleaded guilty to assault and careless use of a firearm for shooting a knife-carrying homeless man and received no jail time.
Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle despite offensive contributions from John Tavares and William Nylander; depth scoring and Auston Matthews' return remain critical.
