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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez (0) fails to field a ball during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

August 14, 2026

Sportsnet announces programming alert for tonight's Blue Jays-Yankees game

Toronto Blue Jays fans hoping to watch tonight's game against the Yankees on Sportsnet are out of luck once again.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Soriano (40) returns to the dugout after the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre

August 13, 2026

Jose Soriano opens up about what took place at the trade deadline

Jose Soriano made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline when the Toronto Blue Jays acquired him from the Los Angeles Angels

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Brett Bateman (21) gets doused with a sports drink after defeating the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

August 13, 2026

Full story on how Blue Jays rookie saved someone's life

Brett Bateman has made a strong first impression with the Toronto Blue Jays, but long before he ever wore this uniform,

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Arjun Nimmala (18) scores a run during the second inning against Team Canada at TD Ballpark.

August 13, 2026

The truth behind why the Blue Jays traded Arjun Nimmala revealed

The Toronto Blue Jays made plenty of moves at this year's trade deadline, but the most surprising was trading their No.

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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 13, 2026

Blue Jays promote first baseman slugger the Iowa Meat Truck

Peyton Williams just skipped an entire level of the minor leagues, and that alone says plenty about how the Toronto Blue Jays view his development.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.

August 13, 2026

Blue Jays place pitcher on paternity leave along with other roster moves

Brendon Little is stepping away from the Toronto Blue Jays for the best possible reason, placed on the paternity list to welcome a new addition to his family.

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Los Angeles Angels hats and gloves sit in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park.

August 13, 2026

Blue Jays acquire Angels outfielder right before final playoff push

The Toronto Blue Jays added outfielder David Calabrese to their farm system this week, signing the former Angels prospect to a minor league deal.

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Houston Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho (18) hits a two-run home run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

August 13, 2026

Beloved former Blue Jay Daulton Varsho's season has taken a turn for the worse in Houston

Daulton Varsho's fresh start in Houston hasn't gone the way anyone expected so far.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss (39) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

August 13, 2026

Blue Jays place another pitcher on 60-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-hander Jake Bloss on the 60-day injured list, another setback in what's already been a complicated recovery process

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field.

August 12, 2026

Blue Jays first off-season free agent target already revealed

The Toronto Blue Jays landed Jose Soriano at the deadline, but this front office should still keep shopping for rotation help once the offseason arrives.

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

August 12, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr opens up about his on going struggles in Toronto

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. watched another ball leave his bat at real speed Tuesday at Rogers Centre, only to see it land in a fielder's glove once again.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) oversees the batting practice before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

August 12, 2026

John Schneider does not hold back on the current state of the Blue Jays bullpen

John Schneider isn't pretending the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen workload is manageable right now, and he said so in about as blunt a way as a manager can.

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Texas Rangers catcher Willie MacIver (47) in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.

August 12, 2026

Mariners acquire veteran catcher from the Blue Jays

Willie MacIver has a new organization.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field

August 12, 2026

Blue Jays acquire veteran pitcher from the Diamondbacks to help bullpen

A taxed Toronto Blue Jays bullpen is getting some reinforcement.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Myles Straw (3) scores against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

August 12, 2026

Full breakdown of how the Blue Jays can actually make the playoffs

Toronto has gone from a team competing for a World Series title last fall to one sitting last in the American League East.

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Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto

August 12, 2026

Canadian baseball legend Joey Votto goes after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing issue

Joey Votto had a lot to say about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing while watching the Toronto Blue Jays game last night, and it wasn't just casual observation.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates hitting a single against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre

August 12, 2026

New details emerge regarding George Springer's future in Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a genuinely disappointing season, sitting last in the American League East just one year removed from a World Series trip.

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August 11, 2026

Blue Jays promote top pitching prospect

It's been a big couple of days for promotions across the Toronto Blue Jays farm system, and John Schneider

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Charles McAdoo (26) hits a home run and celebrates with catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

August 11, 2026

Blue Jays announce multiple roster moves in the middle of Red Sox series

In the middle of their series against the Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays announced a couple of minor transactions deep in their farm system.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) removes pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) from the game against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park.

August 11, 2026

Blue Jays announce dreadful surgery update on Trey Yesavage

Trey Yesavage has had surgery to repair his left meniscus, and while the Toronto Blue Jays haven't officially ruled him out for the year, a return this season

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chase Lee (52) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South

August 11, 2026

Blue Jays place another pitcher on IL and call up replacement

Another arm goes down for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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