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The Toronto Blue Jays picked up a critical win in the American League playoff race on Friday night, led by a resurgent performance from Kevin Gausman. The veteran starter pitched eight dominant frames in a 7-1 win over the New York Yankees, then followed it up with an honest postgame reflection on where he stands […]

Jose Bautista produced one of the most iconic memories in Toronto Blue Jays history during the 2015 MLB playoffs. During the American League Division series, Bautista stepped to the plate in Game 5 of a 3-3 contest in the 7th inning. With runners on first and third a 1-1 count, Bautista unleashed on a fastball […]

The Toronto Blue Jays began a pivotal three-game series against the New York Yankees Friday. Toronto held a three-game advantage in the AL East after rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds. And the Blue Jays looked to extend their division lead in the Bronx. Toronto’s offense impressed early, chasing Cam Schlittler from the game after […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on clinching a spot in the playoffs as they are the No. 1-ranked team in the AL East. With the regular season nearing a close, it sounds like outfielder Anthony Santander could be making a return from injury soon. Reports indicate that Santander, who turns 31 years old […]

With their 81-59 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are holding onto a three-game lead in the AL East. As they look to continue that success into the postseason, the Blue Jays will now have another impressive arm in their bullpen. Toronto is calling up right-hander Braydon Fisher on Friday, via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In […]

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a devastating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park, as Toronto completed the series sweep with a 13-9 victory. Cincinnati squandered a five-run lead in the second inning and became the only MLB team in the modern era to allow a run in seven […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have led the American League East for the last few months, increasing their World Series hopes. However, not everything is good in Toronto. The Blue Jays’ World Series hopes could rely on everything going right. Yet, the Blue Jays’ fatal flaw is something they have struggled with all season. If they […]

George Springer is doing incredible things for the Toronto Blue Jays, and his recent surge has placed him in MLB history. Over a remarkable 45-game stretch, he has recorded 66 hits, 50 runs, 39 RBI, 16 home runs, and nine stolen bases. No other active player has reached all of those marks in such a […]

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, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League East division this season, and have had a fantastic year. One Major League Baseball insider is drawing attention though to what he sees as a weakness for this Toronto club. Ken Rosenthal thinks the Blue Jays bullpen is not up to snuff, as the club makes a […]

The MLB season continues to deliver milestones, and this time it’s the shortstops stealing the spotlight. Blue Jays star Bo Bichette, Mets standout Francisco Lindor, and Phillies slugger Trea Turner have each recorded at least 40 hits, 20 runs, and 15 RBIs this month. This rare display of consistency and production places the trio in […]

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing back a familiar face to the team to help them during this final stretch of the season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. Kiner-Falefa spent 2024 with the Blue Jays before being traded […]

President Donald Trump has again inserted himself into the Hall of Fame debate. This time, the President is calling for Roger Clemens to be enshrined in Cooperstown after playing golf with the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. But USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale quickly reminded the public that neither Major League Baseball nor its commissioner […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were looking to even the series against the Milwaukee Brewers after dropping the opener 7-2. Starter Kevin Gausman gave Toronto a chance, allowing just one run on four hits through seven innings. But with the game tied 1-1 in the ninth, the Brewers sent a message. Milwaukee teed off on Jeff […]

On Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays for another win, this time by a 4-1 score, a game that was all about pitching until Milwaukee’s offense broke through late. Quinn Priester and Kevin Gausman went toe-to-toe on the mound, giving the game the feel of a possible playoff preview between two of baseball’s […]

Since being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, pitcher Shane Bieber has proved himself worthy. In his first start, he secured nine strikeouts in six innings pitched in a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. On Friday, Bieber struck out six, but the Blue Jays lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2. In the process, he […]

The Milwaukee Brewers got a vintage performance from Freddy Peralta on Friday night, as the ace carved through the Toronto Blue Jays lineup in a 7-2 victory. In doing so, Peralta reached a milestone no Brewers pitcher had accomplished since 2017. Peralta improved to 16-5, becoming the first Milwaukee starter to record 16 or more […]

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 have received a major boost in their postseason push, as outfielder Anthony Santander is nearing a return from the injured list after missing nearly three months with a left shoulder subluxation. The 30-year-old switch-hitter, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with Toronto in January, has been out of action since […]

The Toronto Blue Jays veteran reliever Yimi Garcia will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, officially ruling him out for the remainder of the 2025 season, manager John Schneider confirmed, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The surgery will remove scar tissue near the nerve in Garcia’s throwing arm, with full recovery expected by spring […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin a series of first place teams against the Milwaukee Brewers at home in Rogers Centre on Friday night. Each team will send one of their best to the mound, as the Brewers will send ace Freddy Peralta to the mound, while Toronto will counter with lefty Shane […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Jimenez, 28, was once a promising player on the Chicago White Sox. After dealing with injuries and overall underperformance, Chicago moved on from Jimenez and traded him to the Baltimore Orioles during […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won a shootout against the Minnesota Twins for their 78th win. However, Eric Lauer had a rough outing, giving up six runs in less than five innings. The veteran has been elite for John Schneider since getting an opportunity. Despite his success, former catcher Kaleb Joseph is concerned about him, Max […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered an ugly ninth-inning collapse against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday as reliever Jeff Hoffman blew a save opportunity. But Toronto got its revenge with an epic eighth-inning comeback in the series finale. Manager John Schneider was fired up after the Blue Jays’ late-game heroics lifted the team to 78-56 on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of a dream season, with a hot streak in the middle of the season propelling them to the top of the AL East; they have been on top of the division since early July and have not relinquished this lead. However, there can never be any resting […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the final stretch of the MLB season as the American League East leaders. It’s been a fantastic summer in Toronto, and a veteran has been a big reason why. George Springer hit a long homer in the second inning of Tuesday’s game against the Twins, continuing his best season […]

President Donald Trump is sharing his opinion on who should be next in line to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In a new post on Truth Social, President Trump reveals that he wants Roger Clemens to be next up to bat for an induction. “He should be in the Baseball Hall of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have proved to be a feisty team that fights hard to win every game, even when their opponent mounts serious comebacks. That was the case Saturday against the Miami Marlins in South Florida. The Blue Jays brought leads into the bottom of the 9th, 10th and 11th innings, and the home […]

As Shane Bieber was stupendous in his Toronto Blue Jays debut on Friday night against the Miami Marlins, it is another instance of the team stamping their current dominance in the AL East. While Bieber’s first impression on the Blue Jays was exceptional, former player Dan Plesac called out other teams on social media, including […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took a significant step in his recovery from a left hamstring injury that he suffered in August. Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on Guerrero that revealed his first baseman wasn’t far from making his return. Then Schneider added another step as Vladimir inches closer […]

After Shane Bieber had a stellar debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in his return from Tommy John surgery in April of last year, the performance garnered the attention of manager John Schneider. While the Blue Jays got to see their first impression of Bieber, there’s no denying how effective he was in the 5-2 […]

In Shane Bieber’s first impression with the Toronto Blue Jays, he excelled in the 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night as the pitcher made his return from Tommy John surgery done in April of 2024. While it was a heartfelt return for the Blue Jays star, he spoke after the outing about […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ aggressive trade deadline gamble on Shane Bieber was aimed at upgrading the starting rotation for a playoff run in 2025. Toronto added Bieber in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians white the injured ace was still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. On Friday, Bieber returned to a major league mound for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 6-4 over their last ten games. However, reinforcements could be on the way soon. Toronto announced that Shane Bieber is making his Blue Jays debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. John Schneider also had some good news to share about the status of All-Star starter Vladimir Guerrero Jr., […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays in control of the AL East, the focus is now on how to obtain the AL’s top seed. Luckily, the Blue Jays will receive another arm in reinforcement, as starting pitcher Shane Bieber will make his debut for the team on Friday night. Before his first start in a Toronto […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are ready to unveil their big trade deadline acquisition as Shane Bieber will return to a major league mound for the first time in over 16 months. The seventh-year veteran will start for Toronto on Friday. But Bieber’s addition to the rotation forced manager John Schneider to make room for the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprising decision regarding pitcher Eric Lauer after Shane Bieber returned from the injured list. Manager John Schneider confirmed that Eric Lauer will be available out of the Blue Jays bullpen this weekend. The move comes as the team reshapes its pitching plans to accommodate Bieber’s return to the rotation. […]