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Independent baseball news written for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, by fans of the team.

Toronto Blue Jays former catcher and now broadcaster Buck Martinez (left) chats with a fan prior to the Blue Jays game against Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

August 24, 2026

Sportsnet makes special announcement regarding Buck Martinez

Buck Martinez gets inducted into the Blue Jays' new Hall of Excellence this Saturday.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) receives congratulations from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) after scoring in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

August 24, 2026

Lenyn Sosa is forcing the Blue Jays hand after latest roster move

Lenyn Sosa is trying to force his way back onto the Blue Jays roster.

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A general view of the security ribbon during batting practice before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

August 24, 2026

Blue Jays expected to bring in slugging infielder before the end of the season

Jay Harry has been one of the best stories in the Blue Jays' farm system all season.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a single against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium.

August 24, 2026

MLB makes special announcement involving the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Chicago Cubs in next year's Little League Classic.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) reacts after New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) rounds the bases after a two run home run during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.

August 23, 2026

Blue Jays bullpen running on fumes as playoff clock ticks

The Toronto Blue Jays fell 8-3 in New York Sunday, and manager John Schneider has real problems to fix.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium

August 23, 2026

Blue Jays have found themselves a new identity

The Blue Jays are missing Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and they're playing better.

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Brandon Barriera reacts after he was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 23th player in the MLB draft at XBox Plaza at LA Live.

August 23, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays promote new ace pitcher

Brandon Barriera is getting bumped up to High-A after a run nobody could touch.

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Detailed view of the batting helmet of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field

August 23, 2026

Blue Jays place outfielder on inactive list in latest roster move

Outfielder Enmanuel Bonilla has been placed on the temporary inactive list within the Blue Jays organization.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Sean Keys (20) takes a swing during an at-bat against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

August 23, 2026

Blue Jays expected to have a new slugger coming in at the perfect time

Sean Keys is making a serious case for another shot with the Blue Jays.

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Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) talk to each other prior to a game at Rate Field

August 23, 2026

Angels make important announcement on beloved former Blue Jay Yusei Kikuchi

Yusei Kikuchi, who once pitched for the Blue Jays, is finally back on a big-league mound today.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez (0) signs autographs during batting practice before a game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.

August 23, 2026

Blue Jays update on Andres Gimenez has fans worrying

Andres Gimenez is out of the Blue Jays' lineup again, and this hamstring isn't clearing up fast.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

August 23, 2026

Sid Seixeiro faces backlash after controversial remarks on Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Sid Seixeiro didn't hold back on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Blue Jays fans noticed immediately.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) reacts during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

August 22, 2026

Dylan Cease speaks on the Yankees breaking up his no-hitter in the 7th inning

Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh inning today, and even he wasn't fully sure how.

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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Mallex Smith (0) slides into second base as Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Jon Berti (64) attempts to tag him out at Tropicana Field.

August 22, 2026

Former Blue Jays speedster infielder announces retirement

Jon Berti, who broke into the majors with the Blue Jays, is calling it a career at 36.

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A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove outside of the dugout during a game against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre

August 22, 2026

Blue Jays complete transaction with the Nationals for right hander

Matt Waldron's time with the Blue Jays is officially over after the Nationals claimed him off waivers.

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A general view of the baseball glove of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (not pictured) during batting practice before a game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre

August 22, 2026

Blue Jays get discouraging update regarding injured pitcher

Jameson Taillon threw a bullpen at Tropicana Field Thursday, and it went well.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) hits an RBI sacrifice fly against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

August 22, 2026

Blue Jays make roster moves as Davis Schneider is done in Toronto

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is off the IL and back in the Blue Jays' lineup today.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) shortstop Bo Bichette (11) second baseman Santiago Espinal (5) and first baseman Spencer Horwitz (48) wait for a pitching change against the New York Yankees in the first inning at TD Ballpark.

August 22, 2026

Diamondbacks land beloved former Blue Jays all-star infielder

Santiago Espinal has found a new home again, agreeing to a minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) before game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

August 22, 2026

John Schneider takes jab at the Yankees following controversial loss

John Schneider's challenge on a Spencer Jones home run went nowhere Friday, and it cost the Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

August 22, 2026

Altercation between Cam Schlittler and Max Scherzer explained

John Schneider had a strange story to tell after Max Scherzer started freaking out in the dugout.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

August 21, 2026

Dylan Cease might be getting his own AGO art exhibition

Dylan Cease's painting hobby might be turning into something much bigger for the Blue Jays ace.

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