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

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

July 17, 2026

Addison Barger's return timeline just took an unfortunate turn

Addison Barger's road back to the Toronto Blue Jays just got longer, and the latest update isn't encouraging.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) reacts to striking out to end the fourth inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

July 17, 2026

Blue Jays announce terrible Anthony Santander injury update

Anthony Santander's path back to the Toronto Blue Jays this season keeps getting narrower.

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Toronto Blue Jays fans cheer for their team against the New York Mets in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 17, 2026

Blue Jays fans surprised by early schedule release and here's why

MLB dropped its full 2027 schedule this week, and the timing alone caught plenty of people off guard.

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

July 17, 2026

Blue Jays' second-half opener will not be televised and here's why

Toronto Blue Jays fans hoping to watch the team's first game back from the All-Star break on Sportsnet are out of luck this time.

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Canadian sportscaster Hazel Mae sits in the stands during the Toronto Blue Jays Workout at Rogers Centre.

July 17, 2026

Blue Jays on-field reporter Hazel Mae makes special announcement

Hazel Mae is stepping into a new spotlight this fall, announcing a Canada-wide book tour set for November to promote her upcoming memoir.

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General view of the stadium exterior before game one between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

July 17, 2026

Blue Jays might be forced to cancel tonight's game against the White Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to open the second half tonight against the Chicago White Sox, but the bigger story this morning has been what's happening

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) and manager of the Toronto Blue Jays John Schneider speak at the conference before the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park

July 16, 2026

John Schneider sends direct message to his players ahead of second half of the season

John Schneider isn't pretending the first half went well, and he's using that discomfort as fuel heading into the second half.

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Michigan State's Nolan Higgins (41) heads to the dugout after closing out an inning during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

July 16, 2026

Blue Jays announcing quiet signing ahead of White Sox series

The Toronto Blue Jays made it official this week, signing fifth-round pick Nolan Higgins just as the club opens its second half against the Chicago White Sox.

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Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) high-fives teammates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

July 16, 2026

Dodgers take a shot at the Blue Jays in their latest announcement

The Los Angeles Dodgers are turning Andy Pages' biggest moment into a bobblehead, and Toronto Blue Jays fans probably have complicated feelings about it.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) is congratulated by catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

July 16, 2026

Blue Jays 2027 MLB schedule officially release

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting 2027 right in the middle of one of their oldest rivalries, opening the season against the New York Yankees in the Bronx.

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Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Austin Voth (30) pitches to the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park.

July 16, 2026

Rangers release former Blue Jays pitcher as reunion looks possible

Austin Voth is a free agent again, and the Toronto Blue Jays might want to think about it, even if the recent numbers make that a tough sell.

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The City Connect helmet of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) rests in the dugout before a MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

July 16, 2026

Blue Jays have finally found their newest star outfielder

Blaine Bullard just made himself impossible to ignore, and the Toronto Blue Jays farm system has a new name worth watching closely.

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Colorado Rockies left fielder Jake McCarthy (31) swings the bat in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field.

July 16, 2026

Blue Jays expected to replace Daulton Varsho with Rockies centerfielder at the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays are likely to stay fairly neutral at the deadline, but center field stands out as one real area worth addressing.

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Southern Miss outfielder Joey Urban (1) looks down after watching a home run from Virginia pitcher Kyle Johnson (5) go over the wall during an NCAA Baseball Regional game between Southern Miss and Virginia at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Virginia defeated Southern Miss 15-11 in 10 innings.

July 16, 2026

Blue Jays acquire new centerfielder Joey Urban

The Toronto Blue Jays officially locked up outfielder Joey Urban this week, adding the Southern Miss product as an undrafted free agent.

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) walks towards the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 16, 2026

Blue Jays expected to reunite with former fan favorite all-star at the trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays could still be buyers ahead of August 3, and one analyst has already pegged the pitcher he thinks ends up in Toronto.

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South Carolina sophomore Jake McCoy (23) reacts after striking out Clemson sophomore Collin Priest (99) during the top of the fourth inning of the Reedy River Rivalry at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. Saturday, March 1, 2025.

July 15, 2026

Blue Jays draft pick Jake McCoy refuses to join the team

Jake McCoy won't be joining the Toronto Blue Jays after all.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park

July 15, 2026

New development regarding Kevin Gausman's future in Toronto as the deadline approaches

Kevin Gausman's name is back in trade rumors, and this time he's not alone on the list.

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The American League manager John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays talks on the mound during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park

July 15, 2026

Blue Jays announce multiple roster moves ahead of series against the White Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized deals with five more players from their draft class, according to Baseball America.

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Iowa's Gable Mitchell tosses his bat after being walked during game 2 of Iowa vs. Oregon State baseball at Principal Park on May 10, 2025, in Des Moines.

July 15, 2026

Blue Jays acquire new shortstop Gable Mitchell

The Toronto Blue Jays added another name to their growing list of post-draft signings, agreeing to terms with undrafted free agent shortstop Gable Mitchell.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) reacts after hitting a single against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park

July 15, 2026

Ernie Clement goes after Dodgers Andy Pages during the All-Star Game

Ernie Clement finally got his payback, and it came on baseball's biggest stage in July instead of a World Series stage in October.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

July 15, 2026

John Schneider sends warning to Jeff Hoffman after performance lately

John Schneider didn't sugarcoat it after Jeff Hoffman's latest blown save, and the message was pointed directly at a problem that's dogged him all season.

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