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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Mike Trout’s loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate
Mike Trout celebrated his 35th birthday in the most predictable way possible. He hit a home run and added another line to a Hall of Fame résumé that ran out of available space years ago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Kevin Gausman guides Cubs to fifth straight win in impressive debut
Kevin Gausman delivered a strong first impression in his Chicago Cubs debut Friday night, working seven innings in a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Blue Jays Announce Roster Move After Season-Ending News
The Toronto Blue Jays will not be getting a key piece back into their bullpen during the 2026 season. Toronto signed right-hander Yimi Garcia to a two-year, $15 million deal back in December of 2024 to be an effective middle reliever and provide a bridge to their high-leverage arms.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Lindy's Sports / August 7
Blue Jays Prospect Gets Shot At Replacing Varsho After Cubs Deal
Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays made six trades, including sending two of the squad's longest-tenured players packing. The first sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who had spent 4.5 seasons with Toronto, to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a pair of prospects: outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.
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.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 7
August 7 Gameday: José Soriano makes Blue Jays debut in series opener against Phillies
The Trade Deadline dust has barely settled for the Toronto Blue Jays, and already, they are turning the page by handing the ball to a brand new face Friday night.
Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / August 7
2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Call Up Bateman, Mets Claim Arias
One of the Blue Jays’ 2026 Trade Deadline pickups is now up with the big-league club. Brett Bateman was promoted on August 7, one of several notable moves made on the day.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before Phillies Game
The Toronto Blue Jays (54-62) head into Friday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies (62-54) looking to respond after another frustrating loss.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 7
Blue Jays’ loss to Cubs mirrors their trip to Wrigley Field in 2017
The Toronto Blue Jays are teetering on the edge of waiving the white flag. Although they sold off expiring contracts ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, they also added to improve the team.
Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Blue Jays Make Announcement 5 Days After Kevin Gausman Trade
The Toronto Blue Jays currently sit at 54-62, last place in the American League East and 15 games out of first. However, in a weak AL, they are only three and a half games back of the last Wild Card spot.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 8
Blue Jays' Jose Soriano delivers promising debut vs. Phillies
Jose Soriano made his debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, making his 23rd start of the season.
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 / Bluejaysnation / August 7
Blue Jays: Three recently released right-handed batters that’d help make the lineup better
The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, both selling and buying to help improve the team in 2027 and beyond. Their rotation is set for the remainder of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 7
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman to make MLB debut vs. Phillies
Following a highlight-reel performance on Thursday for Triple-A Buffalo and a right quad injury to infielder Luis Urias, the Toronto Blue Jays are calling up Brett Bateman for his MLB debut. Bateman will join Toronto and be active ahead of Friday night's first game of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Brett Bateman News / Bluejaysnation / August 7
Blue Jays select Brett Bateman’s contract, place Luis Urías on 10-day injured list
The Toronto Blue Jays made a handful of roster moves on Friday afternoon. A few hours before the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Jays
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Blue Jays Select Brett Bateman, Designate Rudy Martin Jr. For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Brett Bateman. He takes the roster spot of infielder Luis Urías, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite
While Schlittler has been the frontrunner, Cease's dominant 0.84 ERA with 56 strikeouts since the start of July is giving him the edge as the new favorite to win the award for the first time in in his career.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reveals Off-Field Announcement Before Phillies Game
The Toronto Blue Jaysthird basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. is in the middle of one of his worst seasons since making his debut with the club in 2019, batting .259 with six home runs and 44 RBIs.
Trey Yesavage News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage Seeing Specialist For Knee Injury
Imaging on Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage‘s left knee revealed a meniscus issue, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Yesavage will head to Texas on Monday to visit a specialist.
Spencer Arrighetti News / Bluejaysnation / August 6
Blue Jays: Spencer Arrighetti leaves Bisons game with apparent injury
The cursed season keeps getting worse. Before Monday’s trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays sent Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 6
Blue Jays' struggles with RISP get even worse with tough loss to Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays' hopes of making the postseason are fading. Coincidently, their lingering struggles with runners in scoring position (RISP) have turned into a nightmare.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 5
Blue Jays' former No. 1 prospect Ricky Tiedemann could help fill key void with one caveat
Toronto Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann has been activated off the injury list and has returned to Triple-A Buffalo, signaling a potential late-season call-up.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / August 5
Blue Jays All-Star 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out of starting lineup
The Toronto Blue Jays did not have All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the host Houston Astros because of hamstring tightness.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Blue Jays GM makes eye-opening admission about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Toronto Blue Jays were right on the cusp of a World Series title before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the 2026 season has not gone well for many reasons.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Blue Jays place Trey Yesavage on injured list
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Trey Yesavage has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation. The club also optioned right-hander Chad Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 4
How Daulton Varsho trade expands Myles Straw's role with Blue Jays
Straw is in line for a more consistent role following the trade of Varsho.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 1
George Springer's resurgence helping Blue Jays gain momentum
The Toronto Blue Jays' recent momentum has helped revive their disappointing season, and George Springer's turnaround in the last few weeks has been a big part of that.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 1
Kevin Gausman has simple message in possible final Blue Jays start
If Saturday was indeed the last time that pitcher Kevin Gausman stepped on the mound in Toronto as a member of the Blue Jays, he wanted to make sure he didn't hide his feelings.
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