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The Toronto Blue Jays are playing for all the marbles on Saturday night, as they’re set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series. Starting pitcher Max Scherzer will begin the contest on the mound, and he’ll apparently make MLB history once he throws his first pitch. Reports indicate […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into the biggest night in franchise history, and the team’s Game 7 starter, Max Scherzer, looks ready to explode — in the best possible way. Ahead of Saturday night’s Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared a fiery glimpse […]

The Toronto Blue Jays hope that their Game 7 starter won’t have to prepare for a winner-take-all game on Saturday evening. In a perfect world for manager John Schneider, Kevin Gausman will take care of business on Friday night in Game 6. However, suppose Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the job done for the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays up 3-2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, the club aims to earn one more victory to declare themselves the champions. Leading up to the Game 6 contest that takes place on Friday, veteran pitcher Max Scherzer shared some words of wisdom that every pitcher will want […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer struggled in Game 3 of the World Series Monday. Scherzer lasted four-plus innings in the game, but allowed five hits and three earned runs. Scherzer is making a promise about his team following the loss. “We’ve done this our whole season,” Scherzer said about the need to bounce back […]

After watching Shohei Ohtani make contact with a Max Scherzer curveball inside in the first inning, Los Angeles Dodgers fans in Chavez Ravine and beyond watched with baited breath to see the three-time MVP go up against the three-time Cy Young winner once more in the third inning. With the score 1-0 after Teoscar Hernandez bashed […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer knows the weight of the world — or, at least, Canada — is on his shoulders in Game 3 of the World Series. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is used to it, making his fifth World Series start of his career Monday night in Los Angeles against […]

The 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers has now shifted to LA with the series tied at one game apiece. And while the Dodgers are widely considered the favorites to capture their second consecutive championship, Blue Jays fans have reason to be confident in Monday night’s pivotal Game 3. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost a tough Game 2 in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles evened the World Series at 1-1, following a dominant 5-1 victory Saturday. Toronto’s veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is sending out a message, so Blue Jays fans don’t lose hope. “This is what you play for,” […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 18-year veteran right-hander Max Scherzer will start Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Manager John Schneider confirmed the decision Saturday, also naming Shane Bieber as the starter for Game 4 on Tuesday. Scherzer will make his 500th career start across […]

On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays were on cloud nine after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. Not only did they win, but they did so convincingly, 11-4, against the defending champions. On Saturday, the Blue Jays are looking to take control of the series as they face Yoshinobu […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are playing in the World Series for the first time since 1993. Though they have an uphill battle against the defending champion Dodgers, they are lucky to have Max Scherzer on the mound. If they pull it off, he would win a World Series with his third different team as well […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has had his ups and downs this season. Scherzer battled an injury for most of the year, that left him frustrated and eager to rejoin his team. In recent months, Scherzer has been able to come back and help out his Toronto teammates. Scherzer and company are now on […]

Game 7 in the MLB postseason means all hands on deck, and that’s certainly the case for the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays when they play for the American League pennant on Monday. Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman and Max Scherzer are both available out of the bullpen to back up starter Shane Bieber, […]

Max Scherzer turned back the clock on Thursday night. On a day when Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers went toe to toe on the gridiron, Scherzer pitched very well in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Blue Jays dominated the game and won 8-2. For the second straight game, the Mariners hit their way to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays evened up the American League Championship Series with two road wins against the Seattle Mariners. Max Scherzer took the mound in Game 4 and turned back the clock one more time, shutting the Mariners offense down. However, his desire to stay in the game when Blue Jays manager John Schneider wanted […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 4 of the American League Championship Series looking to tie things up at 2-2. After an effective outing from Shane Bieber in Game 3, Blue Jays manager John Schneider turned to Max Scherzer to start Game 4. He and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dominated the game, walking away with a […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer was locked in during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. So much so that his teammates were afraid to be in his close vicinity. Manager John Schneider made a mound visit in the fifth inning, seemingly to take Scherzer out of the game. He refused, shouting right […]

The Toronto Blue Jays came out with an 8-2 victory against the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 to tie the series, and it took a heated exchange between manager John Schneider and Max Scherzer to get the job done. In the fifth inning, Schneider walked up to Scherzer on the mound in an attempt to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays handed the ball to Max Scherzer in Game 4 of the ALCS hoping to build on the momentum created by Wednesday’s offensive eruption. The three-time Cy Young winner rose to the occasion with a vintage performance against the Seattle Mariners. Scherzer worked into the sixth inning, striking out five batters and […]

After Wednesday’s offensive eruption the Toronto Blue Jays gave Max Scherzer the ball in Game 4 of the ALCS. And Scherzer gave the Blue Jays a vintage performance, earning his first postseason win since 2019. The three-time Cy Young winner also gave manager John Schneider PTSD. The Blue Jays skipper made the mistake of visiting […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bats woke up when the ALCS shifted to Seattle on Wednesday. Toronto poured it on the Mariners in a 13-4 rout as Seattle’s series lead was cut to 2-1. The Blue Jays then tabbed Max Scherzer for the Game 4 start, hoping to keep the pressure on Seattle. And the three-time […]

Game 4 is basically a must-win for the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series. They won’t be eliminated if they lose to the Seattle Mariners here, yes. However, a loss here means they’re heading back to Toronto with their lives on the line. Because of that, their players are pulling out all […]

The Seattle Mariners are looking to rebound after a 13-4 trouncing in Game 3 of the ALCS. The Toronto Blue Jays’ offense came alive when the Championship Series shifted to Seattle on Wednesday. The Mariners endured a 13-run barrage as Toronto got its first win of the series. But Seattle responded with some firepower of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are leaning into their October momentum — and veteran slugger George Springer is setting the tone ahead of Game 4 of the ALCS. After helping power the Blue Jays playoff hopes back to life in a 13-4 Game 3 win, the outfielder turned heads postgame with a fiery message ahead of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a pivotal decision as they try to claw back into the 2025 ALCS. Trailing 2-0 in the series vs. the Seattle Mariners, all eyes now turn to Max Scherzer’s ALCS start in Game 4 — a move filled with both hope and risk for the veteran-led club. Blue Jays […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are back where they belong! After almost ten years of waiting, the Blue Jays find themselves in the American League Championship Series once again. They will take on the Seattle Mariners for the right to play in the World Series. With that in mind, all eyes are on the Blue Jays’ […]

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 […]