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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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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) exits to a standing ovation during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Cease had a no-hitter entering the ninth before San Francisco Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos broke up the no-no with a single

July 8, 2026

John Schneider reveals what Dylan Cease told him during his 1 hit game against the Giants

Dylan Cease was chasing something special this afternoon in San Francisco, and John Schneider revealed exactly how far his ace wanted to push it.

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Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (79) uses the pitching machine to pitch balls during early batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

July 8, 2026

David Popkins reveals the truth on why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is slumping

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slump got a real answer this week, and Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins wasn't shy about it.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) gets ready to bat during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle

July 8, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup as they look to build off of yesterday's win against the Giants

John Schneider isn't blinking.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Braydon Fisher against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

July 8, 2026

Hazel Mae reveals heartbreaking tragedy that has occurred to Braydon Fisher

Braydon Fisher is back with the Toronto Blue Jays after a difficult stretch away from the team on bereavement leave.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jonatan Clase (8) celebrates his home run during the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

July 8, 2026

Blue Jays make crucial new addition to their clubhouse

The Toronto Blue Jays have a new clubhouse mascot, and it isn't a person.

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A detail view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium

July 8, 2026

Royals acquire Blue Jays veteran pitcher following roster move

Justin Topa is heading to Kansas City, and the Royals are betting a minor league deal can add some depth to a shaky bullpen mix.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) on the field against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park

July 8, 2026

New development suggest John Schneider has lost the Blue Jays clubhouse

John Schneider is facing real scrutiny in Toronto, and it comes one night after Ernie Clement called out this Blue Jays clubhouse directly.

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) and designated hitter Juan Soto (22) react after both scoring runs against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park.

July 8, 2026

Bo Bichette expected to be back in a Blue Jays jersey

Bo Bichette and John Schneider are back in the same Blue Jays rumor for a reason: Toronto's offense looks like it misses his kind of bat.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) returns to the outfield during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre

July 7, 2026

Daulton Varsho's time in Toronto could come to surprising end

Daulton Varsho and John Schneider are heading toward a Blue Jays decision that looks a lot less simple than it did a few months ago.

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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 7, 2026

Blue Jays drop outfielder along with other roster moves ahead of game against the Giants

Chad Dallas is back in the majors, and the Toronto Blue Jays needed a fresh arm badly enough to make room for him in San Francisco.

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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 7, 2026

Ernie Clement calls out teammates after ugly loss

Ernie Clement didn't hold back after Monday night's loss, and his words summed up everything wrong with this Toronto Blue Jays team right now.

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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 7, 2026

Spencer Miles gets Blue Jays start against Giants

Spencer Miles gets tonight's start for John Schneider as the Blue Jays turn to one of their best bullpen success stories against San Francisco.

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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 7, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays release veteran pitcher

Matt Bowman and John Schneider hit a dead end Friday when the Blue Jays chose release over a roster spot.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park.

July 7, 2026

Kevin Gausman blasts Blue Jays after ugly loss

Kevin Gausman and John Schneider now have a Blue Jays problem out in the open after Toronto's 10-1 loss turned into a blunt clubhouse callout.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Fleming (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at TD Ballpark.

July 7, 2026

Chicago Cubs acquire Toronto Blue Jays left handed pitcher

Josh Fleming and Craig Counsell now have a fresh fit after the Cubs moved fast to sign the former Blue Jays lefty to a minor league deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Braydon Fisher (63) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the second inning at Rogers Centre

July 7, 2026

Blue Jays place pitcher on bereavement list

Braydon Fisher and John Schneider are suddenly in a holding pattern after the Blue Jays placed the right-hander on the bereavement list Saturday.

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Cincinnati Reds right fielder Spencer Steer (7) hits a single in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.

July 6, 2026

Blue Jays looking to acquire Reds slugger

Spencer Steer is the kind of bat John Schneider's Blue Jays should be looking at if they decide this season still deserves a push.

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