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

Chicago White Sox catcher Adam Hackenberg plays for the Glendale Desert Dogs during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

July 22, 2026

Blue Jays release veteran catcher ahead of the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays have released catcher Adam Hackenberg, another routine move in a farm system that never really stops turning over.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher (63) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

July 22, 2026

Blue Jays announce changes to starting rotation plans for today's game

John Schneider is turning to a bullpen game today, announcing Braydon Fisher will open for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Tampa Bay Rays

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Former Toronto Blue Jays players Duane Ward (left) and Dave Stieb of the 1992 World Series champion team wave to fans during a presentation before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre

July 22, 2026

Dave Stieb blames Toronto for being slighted by Cooperstown

Dave Stieb has been retired for nearly 30 years, and he still hasn't lost the edge that defined his career.

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

July 22, 2026

Kevin Gausman finally breaks silence on the Blue Jays trading him

Kevin Gausman isn't ready to say goodbye, but he isn't dodging the question either.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) talks with associate manager DeMarlo Hale (15) during batting practice before a game against the Miami Marlins at the Rogers Centre.

July 22, 2026

The Blue Jays players might have caused a John Schneider firing

John Schneider's seat isn't burning yet, but the temperature keeps rising with every loss the Toronto Blue Jays pile up.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) in the dug out during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre.

July 21, 2026

Dylan Cease not pleased with teammates after Blue Jays' rough loss

Dylan Cease isn't pointing fingers anywhere but at the players themselves after another difficult night for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jonatan Clase (8) hits an RBI single during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

July 21, 2026

Injury update on Jonatan Clase after being pulled from lineup against the Rays

Jonatan Clase was out of tonight's lineup just minutes before first pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays,

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

July 21, 2026

Blue Jays announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr change ahead of Rays game

John Schneider is still searching for the right combination, moving Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Adam Macko (64) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 21, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher Adam Macko makes major off-the-field announcement

Adam Macko used his All-Star break for something a lot more important than baseball this year.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at Oracle Park.

July 21, 2026

Blue Jays fans turn on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in ugly scene at the Rogers Centre

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a new low Monday night, and it happened right in front of his own fans.

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General view of Citi Field during a military flyover following the national anthem in honor of memorial day before a game between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds.

July 21, 2026

MLB insider Jeff Passan reveals the Blue Jays top trade deadline target

Francisco Lindor's name just entered the Blue Jays conversation, and it's not for the reason most fans expected out of the Mets.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) walks to the mound to relieve Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 21, 2026

John Schneider faces backlash after comments following last night's loss

John Schneider isn't getting angry, and that's exactly what's bothering a lot of Toronto Blue Jays fans right now.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

July 21, 2026

Daulton Varsho pushes back on John Schneider's comments

Daulton Varsho isn't buying his own manager's read on last weekend's game, and he said so directly.

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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 20, 2026

Blue Jays preparing to move multiple veterans at the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays are laying the groundwork to become sellers, and the list of names being made available reads like a real teardown if it comes to that.

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The Toronto Blue Jays stand during the Canadian national anthem prior to a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

July 20, 2026

Cubs expected to make blockbuster offer for Blue Jays starting pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have real October ambitions this season, and Kevin Gausman's name is now being connected to their pitch for rotation help.

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A statue of Joe Carter to commemorate the Toronto Blue Jays back to back World Series wins out side of Rogers Centre was unveiled before the start of the game against the Chicago White Sox yesterday.

July 20, 2026

Blue Jays roll out lineup to open Rays series

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a big win tonight to open their series against Tampa Bay, and the lineup card leans on the same core group

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The hat and glove of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) in the dug out during an at bat against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre.

July 20, 2026

Blue Jays release pitcher right before the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays have released right-hander Jorge Gonzalez, another routine transaction in a farm system that never really stops turning over.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) ends up on the ground after trying to avoid a pitch against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

July 20, 2026

Blue Jays finally get injury update on Jesus Sanchez

Jesus Sanchez's rehab is trending in the right direction, and a return could be closer than expected.

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Toronto Blue Jays have a moment of silence to mourn the passing of pitcher Duane Ward before the start of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre.

July 20, 2026

Blue Jays mourn death of all-star closer

Duane Ward, one of the most dominant closers in Toronto Blue Jays history, has died at 62.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) celebrates the win with relief pitcher Nate Pearson (24) at the end of the ninth inning after a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

July 20, 2026

Blue Jays looking to reunite with their former 1st round pick

Nate Pearson is a free agent to be claimed, and the Toronto Blue Jays make some sense as a landing spot for the pitcher who started his career in their own system.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) in the dug out during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre.

July 20, 2026

Kevin Gausman's time in Toronto is coming to an unfortunate end

Kevin Gausman's name is heading toward the trading block, and the timeline for that decision keeps shrinking.

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