Blue Jays introduce Japanese All-Star Slugger Kazuma Okamoto
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Blue Jays introduce Japanese All-Star Slugger Kazuma Okamoto
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Blue Jays introduce Japanese All-Star Slugger Kazuma Okamoto
Description
January 6, 2026
After missing out on attempts to lure other heavy hitters from the Pacific Rim, the Blue Jays have signed slugger Kazuma Okamoto. At a Tuesday press conference, Toronto's GM said the team is better for the addition and isn't ruling out further tweaks to the lineup ahead of opening day. Matthew Bingley reports.
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Blue Jays introduce Japanese All-Star Slugger Kazuma Okamoto01:55 | January 6, 2026 -
Countdown to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts10:01 | January 23, 2026 -
‘Its disheartening:’ Jays home opener tickets snatched up amid hefty prices03:32 | January 22, 2026 -
Gun buyback program raises concerns within Canada’s shooting sports community10:18 | January 21, 2026 -
‘Gay hockey players aren’t new’: Matt Kenny says NHL should embrace popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’06:44 | January 20, 2026 -
Toronto Boat Show: Inside the world’s largest indoor lake09:38 | January 20, 2026 -
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 202606:21 | January 20, 2026 -
Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about strain on health system02:21 | January 19, 2026 -
Bo Bichette leaves Jays for Mets02:29 | January 19, 2026 -
How climate change could reshape the Winter Olympics05:40 | January 16, 2026 -
Restaurant offers Bo Bichette free steak for life if he re-signs with Blue Jays05:11 | January 7, 2026 -
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2026 FIFA World Cup rolls out US$60 tickets, following backlash from fans over steep ticket prices02:15 | December 16, 2025 -
2026 FIFA World Cup rolls out US$60 tickets, following backlash from fans over steep ticket prices02:15 | December 16, 2025 -
Toronto fans react to 2026 World Cup draw02:33 | December 5, 2025 -
Canadian Olympian Sarah Douglas reflects on retirement and sailing legacy05:18 | December 3, 2025 -
Toronto Maple Leafs hold state of the union amid middle of winless skid02:40 | November 18, 2025 -
Northern Super League first ever final this weekend02:15 | November 13, 2025 -
Hockey Hall of Fame celebrates and honours class of 202501:34 | November 10, 2025 -
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Catching up on Canada’s big sports moments05:33 | November 10, 2025 -
‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot01:46 | November 7, 2025 -
Blue Jays management lay out off-season priorities following World Series loss01:51 | November 6, 2025 -
Shane Bieber re-signs with the Toronto Blue Jays02:10 | November 5, 2025 -
What’s next for the Blue Jays after their World Series heartbreak?01:57 | November 3, 2025 -
Fans express gratitude for the Toronto Blue Jays02:03 | November 3, 2025 -
‘We’re proud of the boys,’ Toronto Blue Jays fans disappointed by loss, but proud of the team following World Series loss02:30 | November 2, 2025 -
‘The boys will get it done,’ Jays fans feeling confident ahead of World Series game 701:42 | November 1, 2025 -
Blue Jays fans juggle Halloween and World Series Game 601:47 | October 31, 2025
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Blue Jays introduce Japanese All-Star Slugger Kazuma Okamoto01:55 | January 6, 2026
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Countdown to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts10:01 | January 23, 2026
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‘Its disheartening:’ Jays home opener tickets snatched up amid hefty prices03:32 | January 22, 2026
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Gun buyback program raises concerns within Canada’s shooting sports community10:18 | January 21, 2026
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‘Gay hockey players aren’t new’: Matt Kenny says NHL should embrace popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’06:44 | January 20, 2026
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Toronto Boat Show: Inside the world’s largest indoor lake09:38 | January 20, 2026
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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 202606:21 | January 20, 2026
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Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about strain on health system02:21 | January 19, 2026
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Bo Bichette leaves Jays for Mets02:29 | January 19, 2026
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How climate change could reshape the Winter Olympics05:40 | January 16, 2026
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Restaurant offers Bo Bichette free steak for life if he re-signs with Blue Jays05:11 | January 7, 2026
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A full deck of storylines across the sports world06:07 | January 7, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 202521:25 | December 30, 2025
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2026 FIFA World Cup rolls out US$60 tickets, following backlash from fans over steep ticket prices02:15 | December 16, 2025
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2026 FIFA World Cup rolls out US$60 tickets, following backlash from fans over steep ticket prices02:15 | December 16, 2025
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Toronto fans react to 2026 World Cup draw02:33 | December 5, 2025
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Canadian Olympian Sarah Douglas reflects on retirement and sailing legacy05:18 | December 3, 2025
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Toronto Maple Leafs hold state of the union amid middle of winless skid02:40 | November 18, 2025
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Northern Super League first ever final this weekend02:15 | November 13, 2025
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Hockey Hall of Fame celebrates and honours class of 202501:34 | November 10, 2025
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Catching up on Canada’s big sports moments05:33 | November 10, 2025
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Catching up on Canada’s big sports moments05:33 | November 10, 2025
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‘I’m truly sorry’: Prince Harry apologizes to Toronto for wearing Dodgers hat, blames bald spot01:46 | November 7, 2025
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Blue Jays management lay out off-season priorities following World Series loss01:51 | November 6, 2025
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Shane Bieber re-signs with the Toronto Blue Jays02:10 | November 5, 2025
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What’s next for the Blue Jays after their World Series heartbreak?01:57 | November 3, 2025
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Fans express gratitude for the Toronto Blue Jays02:03 | November 3, 2025
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‘We’re proud of the boys,’ Toronto Blue Jays fans disappointed by loss, but proud of the team following World Series loss02:30 | November 2, 2025
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‘The boys will get it done,’ Jays fans feeling confident ahead of World Series game 701:42 | November 1, 2025
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Blue Jays fans juggle Halloween and World Series Game 601:47 | October 31, 2025
Blue Jays introduce Japanese All-Star Slugger Kazuma Okamoto
Description
January 6, 2026
After missing out on attempts to lure other heavy hitters from the Pacific Rim, the Blue Jays have signed slugger Kazuma Okamoto. At a Tuesday press conference, Toronto's GM said the team is better for the addition and isn't ruling out further tweaks to the lineup ahead of opening day. Matthew Bingley reports.
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