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

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) celebrates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at TD Ballpark.

July 4, 2026

Blue Jays announce significant update on Addison Barger and Yimi Garcia

Yimi Garcia and John Schneider got a needed bit of good news Friday as the Blue Jays reported Garcia, Addison Barger, and Jesús Sánchez are all back in Florida.

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Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (11) loks for a strike call against Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre

July 4, 2026

Blue Jays announce major life changing news for George Springer

George Springer is now trending back toward the Blue Jays after John Schneider said his wife gave birth to a boy on Wednesday and both mom and baby are well.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) reacts after hitting a RBI double against the New York Mets during the third inning at Rogers Centr

July 3, 2026

Blue Jays expected to have 5 players headed to the all-star game

Ernie Clement gave John Schneider a fresh Blue Jays storyline after Toronto was projected to lead the American League with 5 All-Star representatives.

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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 3, 2026

Pirates announce they acquired Blue Jays shortstop

Ryan McCarty gives Don Kelly's Pirates a fresh infield flier after the former Blue Jays signee landed a minor league deal and a Double-A assignment.

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Atlanta Braves batting helmet inside the dugout before game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

July 3, 2026

Braves acquire Blue Jays outfielder following release

Matt Scannell is back on the field fast after Walt Weiss's Braves signed the former Blue Jays outfielder to a minor league deal.

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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 3, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher opts out of contract with Toronto

Matt Bowman just forced a decision on Toronto, and this is the kind of depth move that can get bigger fast.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) looks on against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre

July 3, 2026

MLB makes major announcement on Blue Jays Kazuma Okamoto

Kazuma Okamoto gave John Schneider a real Blue Jays win this week after MLB named him the American League Rookie of the Month.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) acknowledges the fans after getting his 1,000th career strike out during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

July 3, 2026

Blue Jays announce starting rotation for series against the Mariners

Shane Bieber gives John Schneider the key spot in Seattle as the Blue Jays line up Dylan Cease, Bieber, and Trey Yesavage against the Mariners.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Eloy Jimenez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

July 3, 2026

Blue Jays finally have an new bat to add to the lineup

Eloy Jiménez is forcing John Schneider to notice after another loud night with Triple-A Buffalo.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios (left) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (centre) pour champagne on third baseman Santiago Espinal (5) after clinching a wild card berth after a series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Roge

July 3, 2026

Beloved former Blue Jay acquired by the Rangers

Santiago Espinal is getting another major league opening, and this one came fast after Corey Seager went down again for Texas.

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A general view of the fans during the opening ceremonies and Canadian national anthem before the start of a game between the New York Mets and theToronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

July 2, 2026

Blue Jays announce major giveaway for fans

The Blue Jays' 50th season is getting another fan collectible, and this one leans hard into the club's anniversary moment.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) waits for his turn at bat against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

July 2, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opens up about his disastrous start to the season and fans finally find out why

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field

July 2, 2026

Blue Jays and Royals looking at blockbuster trade prior to deadline

Michael Wacha is back in the Blue Jays rumor mill, and John Schneider's club has a real rotation question to solve before the deadline.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) hits a triple that becomes an inside the park home run on an error against the New York Mets in the first inning at Rogers Centre.

July 2, 2026

Blue Jays looking to make some controversial moves at the trade deadline

George Springer and John Schneider sit at the center of a Blue Jays deadline call that may matter more for 2027 than for this summer.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (70) throws a pitch in the first inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at TD Ballpark.

July 2, 2026

Ricky Tiedemann hits another Blue Jays rehab snag

Ricky Tiedemann and John Schneider are back in wait mode after the Blue Jays lefty ran into fresh discomfort during rehab.

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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 2, 2026

Blue Jays make deicision on Max Scherzer's future

Max Scherzer gives John Schneider a real injury step Friday as the Blue Jays right-hander heads to Vancouver for a rehab start.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez (44) hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

July 2, 2026

Blue Jays looking to bring back beloved infielder

Rowdy Tellez is out in Atlanta, and the Blue Jays suddenly have a low-risk reunion idea sitting right in front of them.

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July 2, 2026

Blue Jays place pitcher on temporary inactive list

Matt Bowman is off Buffalo's active roster after the Blue Jays' Triple-A club placed him on the temporary inactive list on July 1.

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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 1, 2026

Blue Jays announce promotion of right handed pitcher

Nolan Perry is headed to Double-A New Hampshire for his debut tonight, and the Blue Jays are moving him faster than most arms in their system.

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Toronto Blue Jays first round draft pick JoJo Parker watches batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

July 1, 2026

Two Blue Jays players named to MLB Future's Game

JoJo Parker and Nolan Perry are headed to the Futures Game, and the Blue Jays just got a clear read on 2 of their fastest-rising names.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) runs the bases after hitting a double against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Rogers Centre.

July 1, 2026

Andres Gimenez named in wild trade offer with the Mets

A mock trade that sends Bo Bichette back to Toronto for Andrés Giménez and a Top 10 prospect is the kind of idea that grabs the Blue Jays from both angles.

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