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

Toronto Blue Jays TV announcer Buck Martinez on the field before the game between the Washington Nationals at Rogers Centre.

July 15, 2026

Ernie Clement honors Buck Martinez at All-Star Game

Ernie Clement used his moment on baseball's biggest stage for something bigger than the game itself Tuesday night.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles (62) throws in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

July 15, 2026

John Schneider announces official changes to the Blue Jays starting rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays are laying out their second-half plan, and Spencer Miles is officially part of the starting rotation coming out of the break.

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A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

July 14, 2026

Blue Jays sign undrafted pitcher Reece Bassinger

The Toronto Blue Jays added right-hander Reece Bassinger to their growing group of post-draft signings this summer.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) delivers during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

July 14, 2026

Louis Varland opens up about how his life in Toronto during new interview

Louis Varland sat down with FanSided's Adam Weinrib at All-Star Game media day, and the Blue Jays closer made clear Toronto has become exactly that, home.

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July 14, 2026

Blue Jays sign 6'3 right handed pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays added another arm to their post-draft haul, signing undrafted free agent Isaiah Magdaleno after a standout college career.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (93) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 14, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher nearing return from elbow surgery

A veteran Toronto Blue Jays right-hander is finally trending in the right direction, and a return shortly after the All-Star break looks realistic.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks at the conference before the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.

July 14, 2026

John Schneider faces backlash from US media over recent decision

The backlash over John Schneider's All-Star starter decision found its loudest voice yet, and it's coming from American media.

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[l-r] Gregory Mitchell Jr., 5, and Gregory Mitchell Sr. take a photo at the All Star Game sign with Gabriella Quinn and Sebastian Mitchell, from Philadelphia, during the MLB All Star Fan Fest at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026.

July 14, 2026

Blue Jays announce multiple roster moves ahead of the All-Star Game

Ernie Clement earned the most fan votes of any American League player heading into tonight's All-Star Game,

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) flips his bat after hitting two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

July 14, 2026

The Blue Jays have themselves a serious Ernie Clement problem coming back from the all-star break

Ernie Clement is heading to the All-Star Game, but the version of him showing up on defense this year looks nothing like the one who dominated last season.

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Holy Ghost Prep's Eddie Rosado bats against Council Rock North during their high school boys' baseball game in Newtown on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

July 14, 2026

Blue Jays ink young outfielder Eddie Rosado Jr to new deal

The Toronto Blue Jays locked up their final pick of this year's draft, signing outfielder Eddie Rosado Jr.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) reacts during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium.

July 14, 2026

Cam Schlittler respond to Blue Jays manager John Schneider's comments

Cam Schlittler isn't holding a grudge over John Schneider's decision to start Dylan Cease in the All-Star Game, even with a strong case

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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 13, 2026

Blue Jays back in the spotlight with a new slugger on their hands

Blaine Bullard is giving the Blue Jays another reason to dream after one of the hottest weeks by any prospect in the organization.

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Rogers Centre stadium view from third baseline during the regular season MLB game between the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

July 13, 2026

Here's why the Blue Jays aren't hosting an All-Star Game soon despite renovations

It's been 35 years since the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an All-Star Game, and there's still no real sign of when, or if, that changes anytime soon.

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A detail view of Toronto Blue Jays spring training hat during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.

July 13, 2026

Blue Jays add to roster with intriguing acquisition

The Toronto Blue Jays added another name to their post-draft haul, signing undrafted free agent Gavin Seebold to a deal with the organization.

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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 13, 2026

John Schneider announces AL All-Star Game starting lineup with a couple of Blue Jays in it

John Schneider unveiled his American League All-Star lineup, and two Toronto Blue Jays are right in the middle of it.

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Angelo State baseball's Dax Dathe (20) celebrates after a strikeout for the final out in the sixth inning against St. Edwards at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium in San Angelo on Saturday, April 5.

July 13, 2026

Blue Jays sign right-handed pitcher to new deal

The Toronto Blue Jays added another arm to the system Sunday, signing Dax Dathe as an undrafted free agent after this year's draft wrapped up.

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July 13, 2026

Full breakdown of all the Blue Jays picks from the 2026 MLB draft

The Toronto Blue Jays walked into this year's draft with the second-smallest bonus pool in baseball, just $5,543,100, and a 10-pick penalty

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka talks to a trainer after suffering an injury prior to the start of the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field.

July 13, 2026

Blue Jays expected to target multiple Diamondbacks stars

The Toronto Blue Jays are stuck near the bottom of the American League at 45-51, and yet they're only 2.5 games out of the final wild card spot.

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The Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals stand during the national anthem at Kauffman Stadium.

July 13, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays linked to 4-player trade offer with the Seattle Mariner

Here's a trade idea worth exploring for a Toronto Blue Jays team desperate for rotation help.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) waves to the fans after he is acknowledged for getting his 2,000th career strike out during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.

July 13, 2026

Kevin Gausman calls out Blue Jays teammates in blunt comments

Kevin Gausman isn't hiding behind vague clubhouse speak anymore.

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Michigan State's Nolan Higgins delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

July 13, 2026

Blue Jays draft reliever Nolan Higgins with 161st pick

The Toronto Blue Jays kept building their pitching pipeline on day two of the draft, selecting right-hander Nolan Higgins from Michigan State

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