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Anthony Santander, who inked a five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays in January — complete with $61.75 million in deferred payments, as reported by ESPN — remains on the sidelines. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope that he might return before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old outfielder landed on the injured list […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will be without Bo Bichette for a second straight game after he suffered a minor knee injury during batting practice on Monday before the team’s game against the New York Yankees. Though Bichette is considered day-to-day, the team has called up Leo Jimenez from Triple-A Buffalo for added depth. The Blue […]

The Toronto Blue Jays took two of three games against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Their Fenway series win moved them to 45-38 and three games out of the AL East lead. They survived a Vladimir Guerrero Jr injury scare and an embarrassing Saturday loss to take the set. Blue Jays manager John Schneider […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt entered Saturday’s game versus the Boston Red Sox with a 3.61 ERA this season, and a 2.31 ERA in eight starts against the American League East foe. When he exited the mound, both of those numbers had ballooned. The lineup did not do him any favors, either, as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (43-37) have a small cushion in the American League Wild Card standings, as they head to Fenway Park for a divisional series against the slumping Boston Red Sox (40-42). It only takes one bad weekend for this enduring ballclub to forfeit the momentum it built after grabbing two out of three […]

The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series over the weekend. However, the club will seemingly be without Marcelo Mayer, as the franchise made a roster move leading up to Game 1 of the series. Reports indicate that the Red Sox have placed Mayer on the […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Guerrero suffered a right forearm contusion in the third inning after a pitch hit him, exiting for the remainder of the contest. Schneider informed reporter Arden Zwelling that the player will be a on […]

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays brought themselves within three games of the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exiting the game with injury, the Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0. Even though the team is 5-5 across their last ten games, the future is bright for Toronto. Manager John Schneider welcomed back […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the best hitters in the game. He is the star of Canada’s only team. On Thursday, in the early contest against the Cleveland Guardians, Guerrero Jr. was hit by a pitch in the right forearm that led to him being removed from the game. […]

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 […]

In a move aimed at bolstering pitching depth, the Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Robinson Pina from the Miami Marlins in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Colby Martin. The deal, firs t reported by MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola, is Toronto’s first transaction ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Robinson Pina, 26, was recently […]

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 Boston Red Sox shocked the MLB world last week when they sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster trade that materialized from seemingly out of nowhere. While the front office did a good job of keeping their trade negotiations under wraps, it sounds like the Giants weren’t the only team […]

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 40-34 after losing the opening game of their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. John Schneider’s team are in the middle of the race to catch the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Blue Jays manager continues to wait for players to return from injury, but […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (40-34) presently occupy the second American League Wild Card slot and are only three games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East. Following a hugely disappointing 2024 campaign, many understandably counted them out. This franchise is defying expectations thus far, and is doing so at well […]

The Toronto Blue Jays walked away with a series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman made it clear he wasn’t satisfied. After a rough outing in Wednesday’s finale at Rogers Centre, the Toronto ace admitted he didn’t hold up his end, and he wasn’t shy about saying so. The 9-5 loss […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in the American League. On Thursday, however, the hot streak took a slight detour as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Jays 9-5 to end the series. Toronto took the series two games to one and won 8-1 on Wednesday night. Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Kevin […]

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 […]

Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a second-level home run to put his team up 2-0 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The four-time All-Star has had a relatively quiet season by his standards, but he’s still on pace to make the Midsummer Classic once again. The Blue Jays are right in the […]

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in baseball and are winners of 12 of their last 14 games. Their surge has allowed them to move up the AL East Division, and they are just 4.5 games back of the New York Yankees. A lot can be credited to their success, but […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been playing some good baseball over the past few weeks, and they’ve been doing it without their starting pitcher, Max Scherzer, who has been sidelined by right thumb inflammation. Though it looks like he could be ramping up to return soon, the Blue Jays are still looking to add depth […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are quietly gaining on the New York Yankees in the AL East as they are just 3.5 games back of first place. The Blue Jays had been okay to start the season, but they have really turned on the jets during the past couple of weeks. Since May 28th, Toronto is […]

Notwithstanding their series finale 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on the road on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of the best teams of late in the big leagues. They have won eight of their last 10 games going into Monday, the most in that span among teams in the American League. Also […]

Jose Bautista played with four teams after being drafted into Major League Baseball in 2004. It wasn’t until 2008 that he found his true home with the Toronto Blue Jays. After he retired in 2018, it was only a matter of time before Toronto honored him for everything he achieved with the team. However, it […]

The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a trade for Myles Straw in January, sending cash to the Cleveland Guardians for the outfielder. Straw, who was once an AL Gold Glove for the Guardians in 2023, barely played in the big leagues in 2024 due to his struggles. But heading to the Blue Jays represented a […]

The Detroit Tigers might not have made the splashy moves in recent years that teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres have, but they are the best team in baseball nonetheless. Detroit is 40-22 because of a roster that was built largely through the draft and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Tuesday’s action on a five-game winning streak and in second place in the AL East. As the Boston Red Sox struggle and the Baltimore Orioles flounder, Toronto has a chance to make a summer charge. As their hot streak continues, they have activated two key players. The Blue Jays are […]

The Toronto Blue Jays hit four home runs en route to a 8-7 win over the Athletics. John Schneider and the Blue Jays paid the price in the victory. Toronto outfielder Daulton Varsho hit a double in the third inning, but fell to the ground in pain while trying to stretch the hit to third […]

The Toronto Blue Jays used a three-game winning streak to make their way into second place in the American League East. Unfortunately, John Schneider’s job just got even harder with another injury. Veteran outfielder Daulton Varsho exited Saturday’s game against the Athletics in the third inning after leaving while holding his left leg. Myles Straw […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (29-28) are ending May on a high note, as they vie for a fourth consecutive win in Saturday afternoon’s game versus the Athletics (23-35). Before possibly achieving that goal, the organization is making an interesting and perhaps somewhat unexpected roster move. Left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas is coming back up to the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have won three of their last four games, including a 12-0 blowout against the Athletics. Toronto got bad news concerning the big name free agent they brought in this offseason. Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Blue Jays this winter, giving John Schneider another big bat to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a boost on the injury front today, with encouraging updates on Bo Bichette, Spencer Turnbull, and reliever Erik Swanson. The news comes as the club navigates the critical stretch it needs to capitalize on to stay competitive. According to SportsNet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, manager John Schneider shared a series of updates […]