Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brett Bateman News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 28 Brett Bateman

Brett Bateman has provided a spark for the Toronto Blue Jays since joining the team. Bateman was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for fan-favourite pitcher Kevin Gausman at the trade deadline.

Louis Varland News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 4

Blue Jays Closer Louis Varland's Weapon That Has Made His Season Historic

Louis Varland is having a historic season with the Toronto Blue Jays. On Thursday, he recorded his 32nd save of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.16, the best among all Major League relievers this year, moving ahead of the San Diego Padres’ flamethrower, Mason Miller (1.27).

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Series Recap: Blue Jays pick up crucial series victory over Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays went to Ohio and did exactly what they needed to do to keep their playoff hopes alive. Entering their series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Blue Jays sat a game and a half back of the Guardians for the final wild card.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announces Plan for Rest of MLB Season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed his five-RBI, one-homer performance against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday with another strong showing Thursday, helping the Toronto Blue Jays secure an important 6-3 series win.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 3

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

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Jace Bohrofen News / Bluejaysnation / September 3

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 29 Jace Bohrofen

Few players in the Toronto Blue Jays organization has power like Jace Bohrofen. Drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft, only six players in the Blue Jays’ organization have more home runs than the power-hitting outfielder, with only two of those players still in the organization.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

Blue Jays surge past fellow wild-card contending Guardians

Nathan Lukes delivered the go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run fifth inning and rookie Brett Bateman had three hits as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Thursday afternoon.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / September 3

MLB Announces Disappointing End to Blue Jays' Dylan Cease Development

The Toronto Blue Jays are riding a disappointing season following a World Series berth just a year ago. The team currently sits in fourth place of the American League East division at a 70-71 record while somehow only being half a game back of a Wild Card spot.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 3

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays ride four-run fifth inning to series victory over Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on Thursday afternoon, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 to claim a series victory. The win improved the Blue Jays’ record to 70-71 through 141 games and puts them a 0.5 game back of the Guardians for the American League’s final Wild Card spot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 3

Blue Jays: Vancouver Canadians punch ticket to Northwest League Championship Series

For the fourth time in the last five seasons, the High-A Vancouver Canadians are heading to the Northwest League Championship Series. The Toronto Blue Jays’ High-A affiliate needed just one win in their last five games to punch their ticket to the Championship Series heading into Wednesday’s game against the Tri-City Dust Devils.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 3

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

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 3

September 3 Gameday: Blue Jays turn to José Soriano looking for series win in Cleveland

With each game the Toronto Blue Jays get set to play, it feels like the stakes get higher and higher. Thanks to Wednesday night’s 11-0 victory, a win

Johnny King News / Bluejaysnation / September 3

Blue Jays prospect Johnny King matches season-high eight strikeouts, tosses five shutout innings

Johnny King is putting together a tremendously strong finish to his 2026 season. The 20-year-old southpaw turned in yet another pitching gem for Double-A New Hampshire on Wednesday, firing five scoreless innings of three-hit ball with one walk and eight strikeouts — matching his season-high — on 14 swings and misses.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

Fresh off shutout rout, Blue Jays seek series win vs. Guardians

The season series will be on the line Thursday afternoon when the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Guardians clash in the rubber match of a three-game set.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / September 2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ignites Blue Jays' rout of Guardians

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run and a season-high five RBIs Wednesday night and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 11-0.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 5 RBI performance for Blue Jays could mark the return of the hitter they've yearned for

The Toronto Blue Jays have been waiting all season long for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to come up big with his bat and the first baseman finally delivered.

Instant Reaction: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s big night powers the Blue Jays to victory

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ignites Blue Jays' rout of Guardians

Things to know as Blue Jays enter pivotal September push

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Simeon Woods Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Mariners Sign Simeon Woods Richardson To Minor League Deal

The Mariners signed Simeon Woods Richardson to a minor league contract. The team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, announced that the right-hander has been added to their roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 2

Spencer Arrighetti's struggles have continued since joining Blue Jays

While he's only had three starts since joining the Toronto Blue Jays, Spencer Arrighetti has been unable to replicate his former dominance.

Blue Jays announce moves as rosters expand

MLB players send strong messages to Rob Manfred about salary cap after lockout comments

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 1

Blue Jays announce moves as rosters expand

With rosters expanding on Sept. 1, the Toronto Blue Jays have made several moves ahead of their series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Blue Jays acquire high-strikeout reliever Jose Rodriguez from Dodgers

Wild-card chase comes into focus as Guardians face Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Blue Jays Designate Daz Cameron For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced several moves today, with active rosters expanding from 26 to 28. They recalled left-hander Ricky Tiedemann and infielder Sean Keys from Triple-A Buffalo.

Jose Rodriguez News / Yardbarker / September 1

Blue Jays acquire high-strikeout reliever from Dodgers

Blue Jays acquire high-strikeout reliever Jose Rodriguez from Dodgers

Considering the Blue Jays lack depth in the pen due to an injury-riddled season, he could be an important part of their run to the postseason this year if they give him a chance.

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