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The Toronto Blue Jays fought until the end of the regular season for the American League’s top seed. As well the Wild Card series in both leagues continue, Toronto manager John Schneider is making roster decisions. With stars like Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt working through injuries, the team is in flux. Blue Jays star […]

The Toronto Blue Jays fought the New York Yankees for the No. 1 seed in the American League for weeks. Toronto ended up securing the top spot in the AL playoff picture, earning a bye. For a team waiting for the return of Chris Bassitt, Bo Bichette, and Jose Berrios, having time off was crucial. […]

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 […]

It may have gone down to the final day of the regular season, but the Toronto Blue Jays managed to secure the AL East crown at last with a 13-4 romp over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 162 on Sunday night. The Blue Jays own the tiebreaker over the Yankees so they controlled their […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will enter the final game of the regular season with a chance to clinch the American League East and place themselves in an advantageous position ahead of the Postseason. Infielder Ernie Clement has already made his thoughts on the club’s championship chances abundantly clear. Following the team’s 5-1 win over the […]

Currently tied at the top of the AL East with the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays face must win games on Saturday and Sunday. Win their last two matchups against the Tampa Bay Rays at home, and the division should be theirs. As the Blue Jays continue to split their focus on the […]

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios has avoided the worst-case scenario after his first-ever trip to the major league injured list. Manager John Schneider confirmed on Friday that an MRI revealed no structural damage to Berrios’ right elbow, though the 31-year-old will seek a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister, a leading specialist in elbow […]

The Toronto Blue Jays struck gold Thursday night as Daulton Varsho’s sixth-inning grand slam sent them flying to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. The win keeps Toronto tied with the New York Yankees atop the AL East, and while New York eked out a 5-3 victory over the Chicago […]

The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a pivotal moment in the middle of a tight playoff chase, as Dalton Varsho sparked the offense with a sixth-inning grand slam to break open a scoreless game against the Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays now lead 6-1 heading into the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. The grand slam […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been in first place in the American League East since midseason, but with just four games remaining on the regular-season schedule, their position is in jeopardy. The Blue Jays have seen the New York Yankees tie them for the top spot. The Blue Jays have the tiebreaker edge because they […]

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 […]

Evidently, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a chip on his shoulder. The Blue Jays have already made the playoffs, but he wants to finish the regular season on a positive note without incident.  However, that promise wasn’t kept on Wednesday night. Against the Boston Red Sox, Guerrero complained with the umpire over […]

What are the Toronto Blue Jays’ chances of actually winning the World Series after being the first American League team to clinch a spot in the postseason? The Blue Jays have been the most surprising team in the majors this season, but things haven’t been looking as positive over the past two weeks. The concerns […]

Currently two games ahead of the New York Yankees at the top of the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to solidify the gap between themselves and their challengers. Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Blue Jays activated veteran designated hitter Anthony Santander off the IL. In a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are two games ahead of the New York Yankees for the AL East lead. They now invite the Boston Red Sox to Rogers Center, looking to clinch a division title. But their rotation will not get the major boost that they hoped it would get. The Blue Jays have DFA’ed pitcher […]

The Toronto Blue Jays secured their playoff berth earlier this week. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. are ready to take on the New York Yankees and any other American League team. However, Blue Jays manager John Schneider is still waiting on the return of Bo Bichette to his lineup. The star infielder is working his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are going dancing in the 2025 MLB postseason. After missing the boat to the playoffs in 2024, the Blue Jays became the first American League team to clinch a postseason berth after defeating the Kansas City Royals, 8-5, on the road to also avoid a three-game sweep […]

George Springer did not hold back on the Toronto Blue Jays’ losing skid after their 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday evening. The Blue Jays’ losing streak extended to four after the defeat, starting from the 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 17. Toronto has lost the scoring margin […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to turn things around after losing three games in a row, but Shane Bieber didn’t do his team a favor on that end when he got rocked for home runs in the fourth inning of Saturday’s 2-1 loss at the hands of the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. […]

Following the Toronto Blue Jays’ embarrassing 20-1 blowout loss to the Kansas City Royals Friday, the team made a change. Manager John Schneider moved José Berríos to the bullpen in an effort to bolster Toronto’s relief pitching. The Blue Jays are making a final push to secure their first division title in 10 years and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a strong position ahead of the MLB Playoffs as they hold a 3.0 game lead in the AL East. However, it appears the pitching rotation is taking a hit in a crucial part of the regular season, after the club made an injury decision on Chris Bassitt. Reports indicate […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a late-season pitching adjustment that could shape the outcome of their 2025 campaign. Following a blowout loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, manager John Schneider announced that Jose Berrios will move to the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season. The decision reflects both urgency […]

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were overwhelmed 20-1 by the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, leaving a record-setting scar in franchise history. The 19-run margin ties the largest loss ever by a division leader in a September or later regular-season game, joining the 2005 Padres’ 20-1 loss to the Rockies, according to […]

Seemingly nothing went right for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. The current AL East leader got destroyed by a Kansas City Royals team that looks likely to miss out on the postseason, and it wasn’t just some regular old destruction — it was a butt-whooping. The Blue Jays lost by 19 runs, 20-1, […]

George Springer got to celebrate his birthday with a highlight during Friday night’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals. Toronto was coming off a back-and-forth series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Of the four games they had with one another, the Blue Jays took two contests but lost the scoring battle […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are within reach of the postseason. No matter how much of a difficult road may lie ahead, they can still clinch. On Friday, the Blue Jays can lock up their spot with a win over the Kansas City Royals on the road, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Furthermore, Toronto will be […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their push for the AL East crown, but a frustrating loss to the Tampa Bay Rays exposed a costly lapse in focus. In the wake of the 4-0 shutout to the series finale, Blue Jays manager John Schneider didn’t hesitate to call out a pivotal at-bat by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

2025 cannot be viewed as anything other than a successful year for the Toronto Blue Jays. There weren’t too many high expectations for them coming into the 2025 season after a lot of their core players underperformed last year, but they have managed to play much better this season — even looking the part of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are feeling the weight of a long season, and veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman made sure that message came through clearly. After a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night, Gausman shared a no-frills assessment of the mental and physical toll of the playoff push — one he had discussed […]

Having emphatically announced himself with a debut for the ages, Trey Yesavage is now bracing for his follow-up with the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider said on Wednesday the club is “still sorting through” its rotation plans for the weekend, but made it clear that a Yesavage start is “for sure under consideration,” per […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one step closer to getting a major bat back in the lineup ahead of October. Outfielder Anthony Santander will play left field tonight during his rehab stint with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. It marks a significant shift from his first 4 appearances as a designated hitter with the Bisons. Santander, […]

In 2024, MLB held its third series in London between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. A year later, that series has been put on hold. On Wednesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred officially announced that the 2026 London series between the Yankees and Blue Jays was canceled, per ESPN. Ultimately, there was a scheduling […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider poured cold water on fans’ hopes that Bo Bichette might be back before the postseason on Tuesday when he delivered a blunt response to questions about his shortstop. “He’s not going to be back for the regular season,” Schneider said, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. Bichette has been on the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a shocking move on Tuesday, releasing 23-year-old Orelvis Martinez. Martinez was once a prized prospect for the Blue Jays, but has had a tough time being able to figure things out. Martinez has just three career at-bats with the Jays, but he did notch a hit last season. He […]

The Toronto Blue Jays received a crucial boost ahead of October baseball as star shortstop Bo Bichette’s left knee sprain was confirmed to be a short-term injury. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, a second opinion confirmed that Bichette’s injury is short-term and should improve with rest and rehabilitation. The update comes at a critical […]

With only 12 games left in the season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ lead in the AL East is now back up to five games following their 2-1 win on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The Blue Jays will take every win they can get especially as each one gets them closer […]

On Sunday, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage generated laughs when he was called up. The following day, he was laughing all the way to the bank.  On Monday, Yesavage put on a solid showing in his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In the 4th inning, Yesevage struck […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a timely boost in their tight AL East race on Monday night, as top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage recorded his first career strikeout at the major league level against the Tampa Bay Rays. The moment brought both energy and symbolism to a team chasing its first division title since 2015 […]