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CJ Van Eyk News / Bluejaysnation / September 23

September 23 Gameday: CJ Van Eyk makes first career start in series finale against Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially been eliminated from postseason contention. Following a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of the doubleheader, the Blue Jays saw their playoff dreams come to a crashing end.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 23

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays eliminated from postseason contention with 4-2 loss to Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday afternoon, dropping the opener of a doubleheader 4-2 to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 23

Blue Jays place Dylan Cease on 15-day IL, recall Lee and Van Eyk, option Rodríguez to FCL

Amid a full day of baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays have added some fresh arms for the second half of Wednesday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards. Prior to

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Blue Jays Announce Several Changes After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays are officially out of the MLB playoffs after losing 4-2 to the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Toronto managed 10 hits but struggled to turn them into runs, going scoreless through the first five innings before scoring twice in the sixth.

Max Scherzer News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Max Scherzer teases major announcement about his MLB future

Max Scherzer is set to complete his 19th season in the MLB, and there is a chance that Sunday will be his final game in baseball as the Toronto Blue Jays face the Cincinnati Reds in Canada.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Blue Jays Eliminated: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Drops Bombshell Take on His Contract

The Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from playoff contention after losing one half of a doubleheader on Wednesday. But, it wasn’t the loss to the Baltimore Orioles that is catching most of the attention.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Blue Jays’ World Series comeback dreams dashed by playoff elimination

The Toronto Blue Jays saw their 2026 postseason hopes end Wednesday, cutting short their bid to return to the World Series one year after falling just short of a championship.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Blue Jays Have Big Moves to Make This Offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays have essentially thrown in the towel on the 2026 MLB season, as the team made a series of roster moves on Wednesday, September 23, shutting down several of their veterans for the final five games of the season and calling up youngsters to give them a look before the season ends.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 23

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opens up about disappointing season

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has opened up about his slump this season following his $500 million extension last season.

Pete Alonso gets MVP push after helping Orioles eliminate Blue Jays

Brendan Cellucci represents a bright future for Blue Jays bullpen

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. responds to the criticism that he is overpaid

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has had a very poor 2026 season, and he may have just made things worse by getting in front of a mic. The Toronto Blue Jays star Guerrero was interviewed this week by Noticias Telemicro, an outlet in his native Dominican Republic.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Pete Alonso gets MVP push after helping Orioles eliminate Blue Jays

BALTIMORE — Wednesday afternoon's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards had more of a spring training environment than two teams battling to stay alive in the American League postseason race deserved.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. responds to the criticism that he is overpaid

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Spencer Miles News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 23

Rule 5 Draft Pick Couldn’t Have Worked Out Better for Blue Jays This Year

It has definitely been a down year for the Toronto Blue Jays, and nobody is arguing that it truly has been disappointing. But one piece of the roster has been nothing but excellent: the bullpen.

Brett Bateman News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Brett Bateman News Announced After Removal From Blue Jays Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Brett Bateman is out of the club’s doubleheader today against the Baltimore Orioles after he underwent an MRI on his right hip, manager John Schneider said, according to Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / September 23

September 23 Gameday: Blue Jays turn to Max Scherzer with season on the line

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 season is on life support. Following victories by both the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night, the

John Schneider News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Analyst Calls for Blue Jays to Move on From John Schneider

One year after taking the Los Angeles Dodgers to extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays are all but certain to miss the postseason altogether in 2026, and that kind of disappointment inevitably leads to casualties.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Juan Soto thinks Max Scherzer ‘wants to play forever.’ Will he make it 20 years next season?

Max Scherzer has yet to reveal whether he plans to return for a 20th MLB season in 2027, but former teammate Juan Soto believes the Toronto Blue Jays veteran still has the competitive drive to keep pitching.

Sean Keys News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 23

Sean Keys Minor League Season Puts Him in Way Too Early Rookie of the Year Talks

The minor league season for 2026 has officially come to a close, and it is time for individual accolades to be handed out to honor the success that every player has had this year, which is exactly what Baseball America (subscription required) does at the end of each season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 23

Blue Jays’ starting pitching core looks far deeper entering 2027

The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitching depth will be in a much better spot to begin the 2027 season. Heading into this season, it appeared that the Blue Jays had eight starters signed: Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, Cody Ponce, José Berríos, Eric Lauer, and eventually Max Scherzer.

Ernie Clement News / Trade Talk Sports / September 22

Analyst: Ernie Clement can't be everyday player for Blue Jays in 2027

While they haven’t been officially eliminated from playoff contention yet, Monday night’s loss in Baltimore to the Orioles just about put an end to the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 season.

Brendan Cellucci News / Yardbarker / September 22

Brendan Cellucci represents a bright future for Blue Jays bullpen

Since his debut, he's yet to give up a run and has gone four consecutive innings without giving up a hit across his first three appearances.

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease dealing with shoulder fatigue amid struggles

Blue Jays make a flurry of roster moves ahead of critical series against Orioles

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Michael Lorenzen News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Michael Lorenzen Elects Free Agency

Michael Lorenzen cleared waivers after being outrighted by the Blue Jays, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The veteran righty will get an early start on the offseason after electing free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Dylan Cease Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

Dylan Cease will not pitch for the Blue Jays during this week’s series at Camden Yards. The likely AL Cy Young finalist tells reporters (including Keegan Matheson of MLB.com and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet) that he’s been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation coming out of Friday’s start in Texas.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 21

Blue Jays make a flurry of roster moves ahead of critical series against Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Monday's series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Blue Jays visit Orioles as both teams strive to stay in playoff picture

Nathan Lukes' offense helps Blue Jays get critical win at Rangers

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease dealing with shoulder fatigue amid struggles

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Joe Mantiply News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Blue Jays Designate Joe Mantiply For Assignment

The Blue Jays reinstated righty Trey Yesavage from the 15-day injured list and recalled fellow right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, the team announced.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 20

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease dealing with shoulder fatigue amid struggles

Cease has been dealing with shoulder fatigue amid an uncharacteristic dip in velocity and loss of command, leading to a high walk rate in recent starts.

Rangers look for length from Jacob deGrom in finale vs. Jays

Rangers stay hot, take down Blue Jays

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