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The Toronto Blue Jays will play the New York Yankees on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The Blue Jays announced the ALDS roster on Saturday morning. Shortstop Bo Bichette did not make the roster as he is dealing with a knee injury. Meanwhile, pitchers Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt were […]

The Toronto Blue Jays stormed back into the spotlight this season, winning 94 games and reclaiming the AL East crown. But despite that surge, Ken Rosenthal delivered a harsh take that Toronto’s season will mean little if it does not lead to a deep MLB postseason run. His comments carry weight because the Blue Jays […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are clinging to their American League East lead, but their veteran ace Max Scherzer is struggling at the worst possible time. Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox not only tightened the division race but also highlighted a troubling trend for Scherzer, whose 9.00 ERA across his last six starts […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a major setback in their AL East chase after Max Scherzer’s outing against the Royals unraveled almost immediately. In a game loaded with pressure, the veteran right-hander failed to escape the first inning. The Royals hammered him for seven runs before Toronto even had a chance to settle in. The […]

It’s been quite the week for Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez. Last Saturday, Perez achieved two significant milestones in one homer against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI.  On Friday, Perez achieved quite a feat of a different sort. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Perez not […]

On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays lost the final game of their three-game weekend set against the New York Yankees, 4-3, with veteran starter Max Scherzer taking the loss after allowing four runs in 4.1 innings. Scherzer was outdueled by Max Fried, who held the Blue Jays offense in check across seven innings (allowing just […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the New York Yankees 4-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series. They were down 3-0 after a first-inning blast from Bombers’ first baseman Ben Rice. Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer was tipping his changeup during the pitch, as admitted by himself and the Yankees’ baserunners. “That is correct. […]

Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer didn’t mince words when asked about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred possibly visiting the Toronto Blue Jays during the commissioner’s ongoing clubhouse tour. The three-time Cy Young winner appeared on Foul Territory Network on Tuesday and offered a candid take on league leadership amid the brewing MLB CBA negotiations. During the interview, […]

Max Scherzer had a firm stance to make on the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen after the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday evening. Scherzer got the start on the mound, but he only lasted four innings. It was because the Brewers’ offense landed nine hits on him as he gave up four runs. […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays add depth in an effort to keep their first-place lead in the AL East, the team also has to have effective game management for success, which they showed during the team’s 8-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. While there were some disastrous moments for the Blue Jays against […]

Entering his second start with the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, trade deadline acquisition Shane Bieber has joined a veteran laden starting rotation. Along with Bieber, the Blue Jays feature Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman. Bieber is the youngest of the quintet at 30 years old. Before Bieber’s start on Friday […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their hot streak with a dramatic 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night at Rogers Centre, splitting the four-game set 2-2. Powered by a clutch home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a vintage outing from Max Scherzer, Toronto erased a late deficit to secure their 40th home […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer turned back the clock against the Chicago Cubs. The former World Series champion out-dueled Matthew Boyd, giving up just one run across seven innings. He needed Davis Schneider to make a highlight reel catch, but the veteran was dominant. However, he walked away from the start confused about […]

The Toronto Blue Jays earned a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came through with a clutch home run late in the game, something that led to an honest response from Max Scherzer, via Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. “Just kept telling myself we’re not going to lose this game […]

Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler is excited about the pitching duel between Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer. After Kershaw and Scherzer’s jersey swap went viral, to commemorate their rare 3,000-strikeout duel, Buehler responded to the picture on social media. Buehler called Kershaw and Scherzer his two […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw faced off against Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, there’s no doubt the two pitchers have been some of the best in the position in the 21st century. With Scherzer speaking about the matchup against the Dodgers’ pitcher, Kershaw would speak about the Blue […]

Friday night at Dodger Stadium will feature something baseball fans may never see again — two 3,000-strikeout legends squaring off in a battle of first-place teams. Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw, former Dodgers teammates and generational greats, are set to face each other for the fifth time in their careers, and the Blue Jays’ ace […]

Ever since the beginning of their careers, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw have shared a connection. Both starters replaced Hall-of-Fame pitchers Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux in their first matchup. Now, both Kershaw and Scherzer are all but guaranteed to go into the Baseball Hall of Fame. For now though, the Los Angeles Dodgers and […]

The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline as the team eyes a playoff berth with a second-half push. And new addition Mike Yastrzemski helped power Kansas City over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series opener. However, the Royals lost the game and their leadoff hitter on Saturday. Jonathan India got drilled […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday, failing to sweep the AL Central leaders. Max Scherzer took the ball for the Blue Jays against his former team, the Tigers, and allowed just three runs in seven innings. The only blemish on his record was a Gleyber Torres three-run bomb. Despite […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of an incredible run; heading into their Tuesday night clash against the New York Yankees, they’ve gone 29-13 since the start of June. That is a hot streak that now has them in control of the AL East division with some breathing room. However, the Yankees aren’t […]

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels to win their seventh game in a row. Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer left the game with a lead. However, Addison Barger needed to hit a walk-off single in extra innings to win the game. Scherzer had notes on himself after the game as he works […]

The Houston Astros have used a dominant stretch to grow their lead in the American League West. Joe Espada’s team has won seven of their last ten games. Standout seasons from Astros like Jeremy Pena have helped the team bounce back from a season where they fell short of their high standards. However, the trade […]

It’s been quite the journey for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer. In March, the 40-year-old sustained a right thumb injury during his season debut against the Baltimore Orioles.  Ever since he underwent a grueling rehab process with ups and downs, on Wednesday, Scherzer made his return against the Cleveland Guardians.  He threw for five […]

Clayton Kershaw has relied on his left arm for 18 MLB seasons. The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed him rack up the strikeouts through the years. But one milestone remains. Kershaw is closing in on 3,000 career strikeouts. There are 19 different pitchers who’ve surpassed this mark. Max Scherzer represents the most recent entry into the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a much-needed glimpse of what they hope will be a turning point in their 2025 season. Veteran ace Max Scherzer returned to the mound for the first time since March, tossing five innings in Toronto’s extra-inning 5-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. While the result didn’t go the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays appeared poised to take control of the AL East after a torrid start to June. But after winning 12 of 14 games, Toronto has cooled off, going 3-6 since. However, the Blue Jays could be positioned to make another run with Max Scherzer ready to rejoin the rotation. With Scherzer set […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have patiently waited while pitcher Max Scherzer heals up. Scherzer is expected to return soon to the Blue Jays rotation. That return could be as soon as Tuesday June 24, per USA Today. Scherzer has battled with a thumb injury that he suffered way back in March. He has made just […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have anxiously awaited the return of pitcher Max Scherzer for quite some time. It now appears the wait for Scherzer is close to over. The Blue Jays plan to use Scherzer as quickly as possible to help fill a gap in their rotation, per MLB.com. Toronto doesn’t want to tire out […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is nearing a return to the mound. The injury journey for Scherzer began on March 29, when he exited his Blue Jays debut after just three innings against the Baltimore Orioles due to right thumb discomfort. On Wednesday, the veteran right-hander took a major step forward, delivering a dominant […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now. They are winning games without two of their top veteran players. Both Max Scherzer and Anthony Santander have yet to really walk through the door as Blue Jays. They are new in Toronto and will be valuable pieces to a team […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has had a frustrating season. Scherzer has battled an injured thumb and missed a lot of time for Toronto. The pitcher is currently doing a rehab stint in Buffalo, where he worked more than four innings in a start on Friday. Scherzer threw 56 total pitches in his […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without starting pitcher Max Scherzer since March 29. The former Cy Young Award winner has thrown just three innings so far in 2025. The 40-year-old has been on John Schneider’s injured list with a thumb injury. He and Yimi Garcia are the key pieces out for a Blue Jays […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been scorching hot over the last two weeks, boasting the second-best record in baseball since June 1. Toronto has gained ground on the New York Yankees in the AL East. And the team could get some significant reinforcements with the return of key contributors from the injured list. The Blue […]

Ranking the ten best Washington Nationals was a fun exercise. On this list, you won’t find one player that played for the Montreal Expos. Every single player on this list only played for the Nationals. Based on history, they have been around the shortest amount of time, debuting in 2005. So, in honor of their […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates may be stuck at the bottom of the NL Central standings, but their ace, Paul Skenes, is giving fans something to believe in. Following Wednesday’s dominant win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh reiterated its firm stance. Skenes is not available in any trade talks. That stance only grew stronger after Skenes dominated […]

Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer’s tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays feels like it has yet to really begin. That is getting close to happening. The Blue Jays will get Scherzer back in a few weeks, and he is on the right track. Keegan Matheson, a reporter covering the team, updated the situation. Scherzer […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are just under .500 and find themselves stuck in the middle of the American League East. However, John Schneider’s team has been far from complete in 2025. After Tuesday’s bullpen session though, one of his star pitchers could be back soon. Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin both threw bullpens and both […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are without both Andres Gimenez and Max Scherzer at the moment, two key players on both sides of the ball. Gimenez suffered a quad strain this week, but the Blue Jays are playing it safe with him, and he likely won’t be back until at least May 18 as they put […]