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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) stands in the dugout during action against the Athletics in the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 11, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr among MLB leaders in one of the worst stats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has grounded into 19 double plays this season, tied for second-most in MLB.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays have a serious starting rotation problem ahead of Orioles series

Jameson Taillon's return to the IL left the Blue Jays with a familiar problem again.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Josh Smith (9) celebrates while running the bases against the Kansas City Royals after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium

September 11, 2026

Josh Smith's wife vocalizes her issue with Toronto

Josh Smith is thriving with the Blue Jays, even if his wife hasn't fully adjusted to Canada yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) congratulates right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) on his three run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays DFA veteran outfielder ahead of Orioles series

Jesus Sanchez has been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) walks to the mound to make a pitching change against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays announce roster move involving 31-year old outfielder

Rudy Martin Jr. is getting called up by the Blue Jays after 12 years in the minors.

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New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) hits a single in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park

September 11, 2026

New development concerning Bo Bichette returning to Toronto

Bo Bichette's decision to opt out of his Mets deal is genuinely up in the air, per Jeff Passan.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Arjun Nimmala (18) throws to first fro an out against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field

September 11, 2026

Arjun Nimmala proving the Blue Jays made the wrong move

Arjun Nimmala is heating up fast since the Blue Jays traded their No.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Jeff Hoffman (24) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 11, 2026

Jeff Hoffman is making the Blue Jays regret their decision

Jeff Hoffman has been the best performer of any player the Blue Jays traded away this summer.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) stands on the mound beside first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre

September 10, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher goes down with season ending injury

Josh Winckowski's season with the Blue Jays organization is officially over.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a two rbi single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field.

September 10, 2026

George Springer drops quote of the season after loss to the Athletics

George Springer had a blunt, honest read on the Blue Jays' playoff hopes after Wednesday's loss.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 10, 2026

Blue Jays are uncertain about Dylan Cease ahead of Orioles series

Fifteen games to go, a game to make up, and the Blue Jays host the Orioles starting Friday.

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Houston Astros outfielder Daulton Varsho (18) reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.

September 10, 2026

Daulton Varsho time in Houston is coming to a unfortunate end

The Astros could be facing a hard call on Daulton Varsho before October arrives.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brandon Drury (3) scores during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field

September 10, 2026

Beloved former Blue Jays infielder is once again released

Brandon Drury, once part of a rare Blue Jays-Yankees trade, has been released again.

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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Alek Manoah (47) returns to the dugout after pitching against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

September 10, 2026

Former Blue Jays All-Star Alek Manoah could be on his way back to Toronto

Alek Manoah, a former Blue Jays All-Star, is still without a team this deep into the season.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) strikes out in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

September 10, 2026

Anthony Santander's rehab assignment goes horribly wrong for the Buffalo Bisons

Anthony Santander played his first game in almost a year Wednesday, and the results were mixed.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts during an at bat during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

September 10, 2026

Blue Jays give more details on the severity of George Springer's injury

George Springer sat out yesterday, but he made sure everyone knew he was ready if needed.

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Athletics second baseman Donovan Walton (29) turns a double play in front of Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (38) in the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 9, 2026

Blue Jays lose crucial game to the A's

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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A detailed view of a Los Angeles Dodgers hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park.

September 9, 2026

Blue Jays could look to steal Dodgers Cy Young winner this off-season

The Blue Jays and Dodgers could be headed for another bidding war, this time over Tarik Skubal.

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A detail view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.

September 9, 2026

Blue Jays expected to promote pitcher right before the playoffs

Gage Stanifer just got promoted to Triple-A, and the Blue Jays' plan for him looks familiar.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez (0) looks on while kneeling after a walk-off infield RBI single hit by Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 9, 2026

Blue Jays might have a new shortstop on the way

The Blue Jays snapped their losing streak Tuesday, beating the Athletics 4-2.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium.

September 9, 2026

Blue Jays announce injury update on star George Springer

George Springer is out of the Blue Jays' lineup for a second straight day Wednesday.

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