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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) hits a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field

July 10, 2026

George Springer seems to has lost his job with the Blue Jays

George Springer hit cleanup instead of leadoff in Toronto's series finale in San Francisco, and the results were hard to ignore.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tommy Nance (45) looks on after being relieved against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.

July 10, 2026

Blue Jays trade Tommy Nance in 1-for-1 trade for catcher

The Toronto Blue Jays made a minor trade Thursday, sending reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins for catching prospect Ryan Sprock.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) receives a new baseball during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

July 10, 2026

Blue Jays announce full starting rotation for series against the Padres

Toronto's rotation gets tested again this week, starting with Shane Bieber taking the ball against JP Sears to open a series against the San Diego Padres.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates his a home run with teammates in the dugout against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.

July 10, 2026

3 Blue Jays veterans who could be traded before the deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of runway before the August 3 trade deadline, and the sell-or-buy question is finally impossible to ignore.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Rafael Lantigua (72) throws the ball to first base for an out during the first inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field

July 10, 2026

Blue Jays shock fans with release of veteran second baseman after Giants series

The Toronto Blue Jays have released second baseman Rafael Lantigua, another small move on a farm system that never really stops turning over.

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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 10, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. announces touching message on social media

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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July 10, 2026

Sportsnet sets July 12 premiere for Blue Jays docuseries

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting the documentary treatment, with Sportsnet announcing a July 12 premiere for a new behind-the-scenes docuseries

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) watches from the dugout in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

July 9, 2026

Blue Jays all-star pitcher seems to be heading for the trading block

Kevin Gausman and John Schneider are back in trade talk, and this time the surprise fit is the Twins.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) reacts after striking out during the first inning with men on base against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

July 9, 2026

Daulton Varsho expected to be dealt in blockbuster trade as his time in Toronto is ending

Daulton Varsho's name is out there again, and this time it's tied to Houston, with reports warning the Toronto Blue Jays against pulling the trigger on a deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning during spring training at TD Ballpark

July 9, 2026

Blue Jays share some negative news regarding Addison Badger's return

Addison Barger and John Schneider are back in wait mode, and the Blue Jays just reacted by adding more outfield depth.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) takes to the field to start the game against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

July 9, 2026

Blue Jays have a serious problem with Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman

Kevin Gausman and this Toronto Blue Jays rotation have real momentum right now, and the timing couldn't matter more.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons (5) shakes hands withToronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) during the introductions before the season home opener against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. The New York Yankees won 6-1.

July 9, 2026

John Gibbons reveals truth behind altercation with Josh Donaldson

Josh Donaldson's cologne quote became Blue Jays folklore almost a decade ago, and John Gibbons just blew up the whole story.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6), left, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Daz Cameron (20) celebrate a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros in nine innings at American Family Field.

July 9, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays acquire former Milwaukee Brewers outfielder

The Toronto Blue Jays added some outfield depth Wednesday, signing Daz Cameron to a minor league deal according to the team's transaction log.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) celebrates his career 3500th strike out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

July 9, 2026

Max Scherzer triple-A rehab start takes a turn for the worse

Max Scherzer's road back to the Toronto Blue Jays hit a bump Tuesday, allowing five runs in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park.

July 9, 2026

Trey Yesavage making a massive push for AL Rookie of the Year

Trey Yesavage has quietly turned into one of the best stories on a Toronto Blue Jays team that hasn't had many this season.

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A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Rogers Centre

July 8, 2026

Blue Jays release yet another pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays have released Rafael Sanchez, clearing a spot in an organization that's constantly shuffling arms and bats through its minor league system.

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