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Blue Jays bid to put 'best foot forward' in rematch vs. Orioles

Blue Jays bid to put 'best foot forward' in rematch vs. Orioles

The visiting Baltimore Orioles have a chance to draw even with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon in the crowded race for the final wild-card spot in the American League.

Anthony Santander News / Bluejaysnation / September 12
Anthony Santander singles in second rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

Anthony Santander singles in second rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

Anthony Santander took another step closer to rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays.  On Friday night, Santander appeared in his second rehab game with Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
Guerrero Jr., Scherzer booed as Blue Jays drop crucial opener to O’s

Guerrero Jr., Scherzer booed as Blue Jays drop crucial opener to O’s

TORONTO — Coming off a brutal series loss to the Athletics in Sacramento this week, the Blue Jays badly needed to put that slip-up behind them with Friday’s series opener against Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer struggles as Blue Jays fall 7-4 to Orioles in series opener

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer struggles as Blue Jays fall 7-4 to Orioles in series opener

The Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff chances are getting slimmer and slimmer. Welcoming the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game weekend series, the Blue Jays dropped the series opener 7-4, falling to 73-75.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Blue Jays Suddenly Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran

Blue Jays Suddenly Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran

The Toronto Blue Jays designated outfielder Jesús Sánchez for assignment on Friday, ending a brief and uneven tenure that began with a spring-training trade and closed with defensive miscues and fading production.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Blue Jays Announce Decision on Dylan Cease After 27 Starts

Blue Jays Announce Decision on Dylan Cease After 27 Starts

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering Friday’s slate of games just one game back of the final American League wild card spot, trailing the Cleveland Guardians.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
September 11 Gameday: Max Scherzer takes the mound in opener against Baltimore

September 11 Gameday: Max Scherzer takes the mound in opener against Baltimore

After an impressive start to September winning series in Cleveland and Kansas City, the Toronto Blue Jays put together an incredibly disappointing series in Sacramento, dropping two of three to the Athletics.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
Trey Yesavage could rejoin Blue Jays after lone Triple-A start next week

Trey Yesavage could rejoin Blue Jays after lone Triple-A start next week

If all goes well, Trey Yesavage (knee surgery) will be one-and-done with Triple-A Buffalo ahead of his expected late-season return from the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 11
John Schneider Announces Decision on Anthony Santander After 147 Missed Games

John Schneider Announces Decision on Anthony Santander After 147 Missed Games

Anthony Santander’s 2026 season debut will have to be pushed back a little longer, manager John Schneider announced on Friday. Santander, a switch-hitting slugger who hit 44 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, will keep rehabbing with Triple-A Buffalo through the middle of next week, according to Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / September 11
Blue Jays DFA OF Jesus Sanchez, promote OF Rudy Martin Jr.

Blue Jays DFA OF Jesus Sanchez, promote OF Rudy Martin Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays designated outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment Friday and recalled outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. from Triple-A Buffalo. Sanchez was in his first season with the Blue Jays and batted .260 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 99 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / September 11
The Blue Jays’ Best Feel-Good Story Comes in the Season’s Final Month

The Blue Jays’ Best Feel-Good Story Comes in the Season’s Final Month

After coming oh, so close to winning it all last October, the Toronto Blue Jays have come crashing back down to earth this year. Things haven’t looked great, and there are a myriad of reasons behind such a dramatic fall from grace.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11
Blue Jays Designate Jesús Sánchez For Assignment

Blue Jays Designate Jesús Sánchez For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced Friday that outfielder Jesús Sánchez has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to outfielder Rudy Martin Jr., whose previously reported call to the majors is now official.

Rudy Martin News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
Report: Blue Jays calling up Rudy Martin Jr.

Report: Blue Jays calling up Rudy Martin Jr.

Rudy Martin Jr. is finally getting the call every young ball player dreams of.  ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays are calling

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Josh Winckowski News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
Josh Winckowski tosses two scoreless frames in first rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo

Josh Winckowski tosses two scoreless frames in first rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays could soon be receiving help in their bullpen.  On Thursday night, right-hander Josh Winckowski made his fourth rehab outing and

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 11
5 players the Blue Jays need to heat up with their playoff hopes on the line

5 players the Blue Jays need to heat up with their playoff hopes on the line

With 15 games left in the season, the Toronto Blue Jays very much control their destiny if they want to play October baseball. With them being a single game back of the Cleveland Guardians, every single game matters.

Rudy Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11
Blue Jays To Select Rudy Martin Jr.

Blue Jays To Select Rudy Martin Jr.

The Blue Jays are planning to select the contract of outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. from Triple-A Buffalo, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Toronto has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding transaction.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 11
Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

Martin is unexpectedly getting called up by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Blue Jays, Orioles chasing Guardians for final AL wild-card spot
Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela's offense has declined since departure of Tyler Heineman
Henry Bolte homers as Athletics blank Blue Jays
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / September 10
Can Blue Jays Top Prospect Help Fill Out Their Rotation?

Can Blue Jays Top Prospect Help Fill Out Their Rotation?

The 2026 season has gone far from plan for the Toronto Blue Jays, but they are still very much in the thick of the final postseason push. With only 15 games left in a close playoff race and three-ish healthy starters, the Blue Jays continue to get creative.

Brandon Valenzuela News / Yardbarker / September 9
Brandon Valenzuela's offense has declined since departure of Tyler Heineman

Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela's offense has declined since departure of Tyler Heineman

Since the departure of veteran catcher Tyler Heineman, Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela's offense has taken a major detour.

Josh Smith has been a productive addition for Blue Jays
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 9
Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

Have this week's results decided the Cy Young race?

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to pitch again for Yankees in 2026
Aaron Judge delivered a great quote after his return from injury
Yankees clinch 34th straight winning season in Aaron Judge return
Examining the Blue Jays’ potential Wild Card Series rotation
The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz
Josh Smith News / Yardbarker / September 9
Josh Smith has been a productive addition for Blue Jays

Josh Smith has been a productive addition for Blue Jays

A new environment has allowed him to bounce back following struggles with the Rangers.

Moving struggling Spencer Arrighetti to bullpen could help save Blue Jays in tight postseason push
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone
The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 9
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto has now become the fifth Japanese-born player to record 30 home runs in an MLB season. 

Anthony Santander to begin Triple-A rehab stint this week, what happens if he rejoins Blue Jays?
Blue Jays: Analyzing Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s struggles at the plate this season
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / September 8
The Blue Jays Must Stick to Jesús Sánchez’s Strengths

The Blue Jays Must Stick to Jesús Sánchez’s Strengths

The Toronto Blue Jays have recently surged their way back into AL Wild Card contention thanks to some amazing efforts from star players like Dylan Cease and Alejandro Kirk.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Yardbarker / September 7
Moving struggling Arrighetti to bullpen could help save Blue Jays

Moving struggling Spencer Arrighetti to bullpen could help save Blue Jays in tight postseason push

Since joining the team, Arrighetti has gone 0-4 with an inflated 8.04 ERA across four appearances and two starts.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award
Kazuma Okamoto has provided a winning mentality for the Blue Jays as  elite run producer
The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz
Kazuma Okamoto News / Yardbarker / September 6
Kazuma Okamoto has provided a winning mentality for the Blue Jays as  elite run producer

Kazuma Okamoto has provided a winning mentality for the Blue Jays as  elite run producer

Okamoto is helping power the surging Blue Jays.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award
The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 5
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award

Guerrero hasn't had the season expected from an offensive standpoint following his $500 million contract extension, he's compiled a strong defensive campaign.

Blue Jays RHP Jameson Taillon (elbow) set for MRI
Ascending Blue Jays battle Royals, focus on better wild-card positioning
The 'Gold Glove & Silver Slugger seasons' quiz
Louis Varland News / Yardbarker / September 3
Blue Jays closer Louis Varland reaches new franchise milestone

Blue Jays closer Louis Varland reaches new franchise milestone

Varland recorded his 32nd save to help seal a 6-3 victory over the Guardians on Thursday.

Blue Jays surge past fellow wild-card contending Guardians
Reliever Paul Sewald has been a successful, underrated addition for Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 5 RBI performance for Blue Jays could mark the return of the hitter they've yearned for
The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz
Paul Sewald News / Yardbarker / September 3
Sewald has been a successful, underrated addition for Blue Jays

Reliever Paul Sewald has been a successful, underrated addition for Blue Jays

The 36-year-old struggled with a 6.23 ERA across 45 appearances for the Diamondbacks before being designated for assignment in August.

Blue Jays announce moves as rosters expand
Spencer Arrighetti's struggles have continued since joining Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 5 RBI performance for Blue Jays could mark the return of the hitter they've yearned for
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

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