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Blue Jays injury news: Taillon expected to return Friday, Yesavage to throw bullpen and Bieber set to resume tossing

The Toronto Blue Jays received some positive news on their injury front. On Tuesday night, before the Blue Jays’ 6-1 series-opening loss against the Cleveland Guardians, manager John Schneider provided the media with an update on the club’s injured starters. The closest one to returning is Jameson Taillon.

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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays fall to Guardians 6-1 as Gavin Williams sets career-high with 13 strikeouts

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ late-summer push hit a wall at Progressive Field on Tuesday, as the Cleveland Guardians rolled to a 6-1 win in the opener of a pivotal

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

September 1 Gameday: Blue Jays turn to Spencer Miles in series opener against Guardians

As the calendar flips to September, the Toronto Blue Jays are switching things up for the biggest series of the season. As the club opens a crucial three-game

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Ernie Clement’s Fiancée Makes Personal Announcement Before Blue Jays Game

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement has emerged as a fan favorite this year. His rise began during the 2025 postseason when he helped the Blue Jays earn a trip to the World Series and set a record for most hits by a player in a single postseason.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

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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Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Blue Jays Announce Decision on Trey Yesavage Before Guardians Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering September with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Toronto begins a crucial series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, with both teams fighting for position in a crowded American League wild card race.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Blue Jays Announce Trade Ahead of Guardians Game

Although the MLB trade deadline has passed, it has not stopped teams from being active on the minor league trade market. With active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 in September, teams have had more flexibility to make moves and replenish organizational depth.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Simeon Woods Richardson clears waivers and has elected free agency

A former Blue Jays top prospect is heading to free agency. Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment on August 28th, has cleared waivers and has elected to test the waters of free agency over staying in the Jays organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 1

Why Blue Jays' Offensive Uptick Bodes Well for September

You don't have to be a particularly close follower of the Toronto Blue Jays to know that their now-completed month of August was a successful one. Entering

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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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 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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays September roster moves: Tiedemann, Smith, Mantiply, and Keys return; Daz Cameron designated for assignment

It’s September 1st, and rosters have officially expanded by two. With this expansion, the Toronto Blue Jays wasted no time in making moves before tonight’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Things to know as Blue Jays enter pivotal September push

Welcome to meaningful September baseball. Less than a month ago, this destination seemed far less realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays. But thanks to a post-trade deadline surge back up the crowded AL wild-card standings, it’s now officially arrived.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays acquire RHP José Rodríguez from Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays have added potential bullpen help for the stretch run, acquiring right-hander José Rodríguez in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, the team announced. The Blue Jays sent Dominican Summer League pitcher Sebastian Rodríguez to the Dodgers in return.

MLB 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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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 31 Franklin Rojas

One position the Toronto Blue Jays have fortified in their prospect pool these past few years is catchers. It’s an area that they’ve targeted in many different ways.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 1

Blue Jays Release Probable Pitchers for Pivotal Guardians Series

After a day off on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays open September with a big road trip in the heated and jam-packed American League wild-card race. Coming off a weekend sweep over the Seattle Mariners at home, John Schneider's team hits the road for a nine-game, three-city road trip that will determine the Blue Jays' playoff hopes.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Examining the Blue Jays’ tiebreaker situation heading in September

September is a huge month for the Toronto Blue Jays. The final month of the Major League Baseball regular season pits the team against the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles (twice), Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers, four teams fighting for a playoff spot.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays’ series against Guardians has similar feel to Canada Day’s series against Yankees in 2025

Every series from here on out is important, but the Toronto Blue Jays’ next series against the Cleveland Guardians is the biggest series of the season.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays name Spencer Miles opener to begin crucial series Vs. Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays are going with an opener as they are set to begin a vital series against the Cleveland Guardians. Sitting 1.5 games back of the

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays outright Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays retained some pitching depth late Monday night. Per the MLB transaction log, Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment

Spencer Arrighetti News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 1

What’s Behind Spencer Arrighetti’s Struggles With the Blue Jays?

Spencer Arrighetti did not arrive at the Toronto Blue Jays in the best moment of his season. After returning from the injured list and putting together an encouraging start between April and May, his story began to take a negative turn.

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The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

Alejandro Kirk News / Just Baseball / August 31

Alejandro Kirk Is Keeping the Blue Jays in the Race

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season as reigning AL Champions thanks to their run to Game 7 of the World Series last year. While most of this season hasn’t gone their way and they’ve performed well under expectations, their recent stretch of games has seen them surge back into the playoff picture.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 30