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Toronto Blue Jays color commentator Buck Martinez watches batting practice before game between the Boston Red Sox and theToronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre

August 19, 2026

Blue Jays fans not happy with the team's treatment of Buck Martinez at yesterday's game

Buck Martinez wasn't in the booth or on ground level at yesterday's Blue Jays game, and fans noticed right away.

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Detail photo. A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove rest on the first base dugout steps at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium before the game against the Miami Marlins .

August 19, 2026

Blue Jays 2027 starting rotation might have some new faces

Nolan Perry just gave the Blue Jays another reason to get excited about their 2027 rotation.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) runs to third base during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre.

August 18, 2026

Davis Schneider putting some serious pressure on the Blue Jays

Davis Schneider is making it very hard for the Blue Jays to keep him in Triple-A much longer.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Adam Macko (64) throws a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

August 18, 2026

Adam Macko delivers heartfelt message to Blue Jays fans after being traded to the Rangers

Adam Macko had a message for the Blue Jays and the whole country of Canada before reporting to Texas.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) crashes into the field netting during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre

August 18, 2026

Blue Jays announce significant update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s injury

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is showing real signs of progress in his concussion recovery which is great news for the Blue Jays.

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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) steals second base as the throw goes by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) allowing him to advance to third base during the second inning at Yankee Stadium.

August 18, 2026

Blue Jays make roster move reinstating slugger off 60-day IL

Lenyn Sosa is off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster, sent to Triple-A the moment he came off the IL.

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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park

August 18, 2026

Blue Jays could look to add 2023 all-star to roster for final playoff push

Michael Lorenzen just got DFA'd by the Rockies, and the Blue Jays could use exactly what he used to offer.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Alan Roden (18) rounds second base on his way to a triple against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre.

August 18, 2026

What happened to former Blue Jays top prospect Alan Roden revealed

Alan Roden was Toronto's top prospect not long ago, but his 2026 season with the Twins tells a different story.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins addresses the media before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.

August 18, 2026

Ross Atkins being praised for his last latest blockbuster move

Jose Soriano has a 1.69 ERA since the Blue Jays acquired him at the trade deadline.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman (12) reacts after giving up a three run home run to Washington Nationals first baseman Abimelec Ortiz (81) during the fifth inning at Nationals Park

August 18, 2026

Beloved former Blue Jay Kevin Gausman is having a tough time fitting in with the Cubs

Kevin Gausman hasn't found his footing since the Blue Jays traded him to the Chicago Cubs.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Daz Cameron (23) hits a RBI double against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

August 17, 2026

Blue Jays face immense challenge as they look to secure a playoff spot

The Toronto Blue Jays sit one game back of a wild-card spot, and their next six games could make or break it.

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

August 17, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes Blue Jays history in the worse possible way

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on the seven-day IL, and his home run drought at Rogers Centre just turned one.

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Toronto Blue Jays fans cheer on as Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

August 17, 2026

Rogers Centre secret lets Blue Jays fans eat for free

Two tickets at Rogers Centre for the Toronto Blue Jays can already run you well over $100 before you buy a single hot dog.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Lazaro Estrada (60) throws a pitch during the twelfth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

August 17, 2026

Blue Jays make roster move involving Lazaro Estrada after placing him on waivers

Lazaro Estrada is headed back to Buffalo after clearing waivers and getting outrighted by the Blue Jays.

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

August 17, 2026

Blue Jays latest roster move causing some recent backlash

Ricky Tiedemann got one game with the Blue Jays before John Schneider's club sent him back down.

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Colorado Rockies pitcher Jordan Romano (68) throws in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

August 17, 2026

Beloved former Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano's career has taken another drastic turn

Jordan Romano earned the save Wednesday in a 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks, and the former Blue Jays closer looks like himself again.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33) hugs with manager Dave Roberts (30) after being removed from the game during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium

August 17, 2026

Eric Lauer continues to make the Blue Jays look bad for trading him away

Eric Lauer was cut loose by the Blue Jays in May.

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New York Yankees second baseman Jose Caballero (72) is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Charles McAdoo (26) during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre

August 17, 2026

John Schneider blasts Jose Caballero's dirty obstruction

José Caballero's obstruction near third base didn't sit well with Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (33) walks back to the dugout against the New York Yankees during the second inning at Rogers Centre.

August 16, 2026

Blue Jays rookie Ricky Tiedemann tells heartbreaking cancer story following his MLB debut

Ricky Tiedemann made his Toronto Blue Jays debut Saturday, and by Sunday morning, he was already headed back to Buffalo.

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A pair of Toronto Blue Jays hats and gloves in the dugout during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

August 16, 2026

Blue Jays get some positive injury news from newly acquired pitcher

Spencer Arrighetti got through his rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo, and the Toronto Blue Jays have a decision brewing.

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Toronto Blue Jays start pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

August 16, 2026

Blue Jays full starting rotation against division leading rays announced

The Toronto Blue Jays open a genuinely difficult series against Tampa Bay, and the pitching matchups favor the Rays across the board on paper.

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