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Underlying metrics key to evaluating Anthony Santander’s return in regular season’s final week

Anthony Santander has lots to prove in short order. The Toronto Blue Jays started Santander’s clock on Tuesday, activating the 30-year-old slugger from the 60-day injured list, officially marking his return from left shoulder inflammation that had kept him away from the team since May 29.

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Blue Jays linked to Dominican outfielder Michael Mesa, MLB Pipeline’s 30th-best 2026 IFA prospect

Come January, the Toronto Blue Jays will have a new influx of prospects coming from Latin America. Recently, MLB Pipeline released their Top 50 list for the 2026 International Free Agent class, with the Blue Jays being linked to just one player on the list: Michael Mesa, not to be confused with San Jose Sharks player Michael Misa.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 24

Blue Jays Affiliate Review: High-A Vancouver Canadians

The Blue Jays are still vying for the AL East pennant, but each of their minor league affiliates has now officially concluded its season. Triple-A Buffalo was the last to do so, finishing their season with a 2-1 loss on Sunday afternoon.

John McDonald News / Bluebird Banter / September 24

Happy Birthday John McDonald

John McDonald turns 51 today. John McDonald had a terrific career for a guy with a lifetime .233/.273/.323 slash line. How do you play 16 years with a bat like that?

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The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

3 Blue Jays who will make or break World Series chances

What are the Toronto Blue Jays’ chances of actually winning the World Series after being the first American League team to clinch a spot in the postseason?

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 24

Bo Bichette Still Has One Major Hurdle To Overcome Before Rejoining Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without their star shortstop, Bo Bichette, for over two weeks at this point. He is dealing with a knee sprain that was caused when he attempted a slide into home plate against the New York Yankees on Sept.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 24

Do the Blue Jays use Max Scherzer in the rotation or the bullpen for the postseason?

The Toronto Blue Jays are officially postseason-bound in 2025. As October approaches rapidly, a few questions are lingering about pitching and who will make the final roster for the postseason.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / September 24

Blue Jays turn to battle-tested Max Scherzer in key game vs. Red Sox

The American League East race just got closer, and the Toronto Blue Jays could help themselves with a big response Wednesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

Alek Manoah News / Bluejaysnation / September 24

Blue Jays make a confusing and short-sighted decision on Alek Manoah

We’ve talked about how the Blue Jays will have some tough decisions to make this week before the close of the regular season, so in some ways, Tuesday’s news at least had some warning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 24

Blue Jays: Are the stars finally aligning for Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins?

Since Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins assumed their roles within the Toronto Blue Jays organization, their tenure has failed to have that breakthrough moment in the postseason.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 24

Blue Jays Enter Stretch in Danger of Losing AL East Lead to Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays just want to clinch an American League East title for the first time in a decade. But nothing is coming easy. The Blue Jays (90-67) returned home to play their first game since clinching a playoff berth on Sunday.

George Springer News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

George Springer was furious after umpires screwed him on back-to-back botched calls

George Springer needed all his mental fortitude to keep himself from getting ejected during the Toronto Blue Jays’ game on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Blue Jays Sacrifice Fan Favorite for $92.5M Star After Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Warning to Yankees

After falling short of the playoffs in 2024, the Blue Jays have bounced back in a big way. On Sunday, they became the first American League team to punch their ticket to the postseason, beating the Royals 8-5 on the road.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 23

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays strand nine runners in 4-1 loss to Red Sox

That was the most deflating loss since Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. On Tuesday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays began a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, falling 4-1 to move to 90-67.

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The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / September 23

Jays place 1B Ty France on IL, activate OF Anthony Santander

The Toronto Blue Jays placed first baseman Ty France on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique inflammation and activated right fielder Anthony Santander from the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 24