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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre

July 25, 2026

John Schneider fires back at criticism over his job this year

John Schneider isn't ignoring the criticism, he's just made peace with tuning most of it out.

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New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) throws the ball to first base for an out against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning at American Family Field.

July 25, 2026

Bo Bichette returning to the Toronto Blue Jays looks like a legitimate possibility now

The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time before the deadline, and one idea gaining traction is bringing back a face this clubhouse clearly still misses

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) tags out Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (5) after Walls tried to stretch a double in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 25, 2026

Blue Jays Andres Gimenez contract has taken a turn for the worse

Andres Gimenez's contract with the Toronto Blue Jays has quietly turned into one of the worst in baseball, and the numbers behind that claim are hard to argue with.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 24, 2026

New development regarding Daulton Varsho trade

Daulton Varsho is the name The Athletic expects to be wearing a new uniform once the trade deadline passes, and Toronto's own reported approach backs

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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.

July 24, 2026

Blue Jays acquire another outfielder ahead of the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays added another outfielder to the system this week, signing Ian Taylor to a minor league deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

July 24, 2026

Blue Jays star outfielder has season ending elbow surgery

Addison Barger's season is over after John Schneider confirmed the Blue Jays outfielder will undergo right elbow surgery Monday.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

July 24, 2026

3-player trade offer involving Shane Bieber announced

Here's a trade idea circulating for a Toronto Blue Jays team reportedly gearing up to sell before the deadline, Shane Bieber heading to Tampa Bay.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) gets doused with a second bucket of a sport drink by first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) following a win over the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 24, 2026

Blue Jays announce full starting rotation for series against the Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays roll out their rotation for a weekend series against Boston, and Friday's opener pits Trey Yesavage against Patrick Sandoval.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) gets out Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Richard Palacios (not pictured) at first base during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 24, 2026

Sportsnet announces programming alert for Blue Jays-Red Sox game

Toronto Blue Jays fans looking to watch tonight's game against the Red Sox on Sportsnet are out of luck again.

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A general view of the batting helmets of the Toronto Blue Jays during batting practice before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre.

July 24, 2026

Blue Jays release slugger a week before the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays released catcher Alex Stone, one day after cutting loose fellow catcher Adam Hackenberg.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Austin Voth (30) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

July 23, 2026

Former Blue Jays pitcher has officially left the MLB

Austin Voth's winding season just took him overseas for the first time in his career, signing with the Samsung Lions of the KBO.

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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.

July 23, 2026

Alek Manoah's decline continues in nightmare situation for the Angels

Alek Manoah once looked like a franchise cornerstone for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays right field Addison Barger (47) breaks a bat while batting against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre.

July 23, 2026

Blue Jays move star outfielder to 60-day IL

Addison Barger's season took its clearest turn yet, with the Toronto Blue Jays transferring him to the 60-day injured list.

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Baltimore Orioles helmets in the dugout prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

July 23, 2026

Blue Jays acquire Orioles outfielder in latest transaction

The Toronto Blue Jays added a fresh outfield option Thursday, claiming Rudy Martin Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) walks toward the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

July 23, 2026

Kevin Gausman's no-trade list has been revealed

Kevin Gausman's trade situation just got a lot more specific, with Ken Rosenthal reporting the list of teams he can block a deal to.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) adjusts his helemt after taking a strike against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre

July 23, 2026

Davis Schneider is back as Blue Jays drop another infielder and place pitcher on IL

The Toronto Blue Jays made several roster moves ahead of this afternoon's game against Tampa Bay, and the biggest one is a real blow to the rotation.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) singles against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

July 23, 2026

Daulton Varsho addresses his future in Toronto as trade deadline approaches

Daulton Varsho isn't pretending the trade rumors don't exist, but he's also not letting them consume him.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Rogers Centre.

July 23, 2026

Blue Jays 2-player trade offer involving George Springer to divisional rival

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking more like sellers by the day, and one proposed trade would send George Springer right into rival territory.

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Houston Astros pitcher Nate Pearson (55) prepares to throw a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park.

July 22, 2026

Beloved former Blue Jays pitcher traded by the Astros

Nate Pearson has a new organization again, with the Kansas City Royals acquiring the reliever from Houston for minor league pitcher Max Martin.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33) reacts in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

July 22, 2026

Eric Lauer is currently on fire with the Dodgers and is making the Blue Jays look extremely bad

Eric Lauer is finding a groove in Los Angeles that Toronto Blue Jays fans can only wish they still had access to.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) hits a double against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 22, 2026

Blue Jays make many roster moves as outfielder placed on IL and pitcher dropped

The Toronto Blue Jays shuffled the roster again ahead of tonight's game against Tampa Bay, confirming Jonatan Clase's foot injury is more than a passing scare.

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