Luis Urias homered, Myles Straw had two hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Nationals 3-2 on Monday in Max Scherzer's return to Washington. Scherzer, who spent 6 1/2 seasons in Washington and won a World Series with the Nationals in 2019, came off the injured list to make his seventh start of the season.
That’s a good way to begin a series. On Monday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays began a three-game series with the Washington Nationals, defeating the National League team by a score of 3-2.
Blue Jays 3 Nationals 2 A lot happened in that game. But that Kazuma Okamoto stole a base was the biggest surprise to me. And it led to a run. He singled with one out.
Toronto’s fading playoff chances no longer justify holding veterans who may not be part of next season’s roster. The Blue Jays should use the deadline to turn expiring contracts into capable pieces to strengthen their 2027 core.
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Addison Barger’s 2026 season officially came to an end on Monday after the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder underwent surgery on his right elbow. The 26-year-old had been sidelined since May after aggravating a lingering elbow issue and, despite hopes of a return later this season, the organization ultimately elected to proceed with surgery.
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.
It’s been a while since the Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves have made a trade. Their most recent trade was on May 30th, when the Blue Jays sent minor league Kelvin Perez for cash.
The Toronto Blue Jays just need one. On Monday, the Blue Jays begin a three-game series against the Washington Nationals in the United States’ capital.
The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled throughout the 2026 MLB season thus far, currently sitting at 48-58 as the month of August approaches. With this being the case, many have floated the idea that the Blue Jays will be sellers as opposed to buyers ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline.
The Toronto Blue Jays have looked bleak since the All-Star break. In desperate need of a winning streak, they took multiple steps backward, dropping seven of their last 10 games.
The Toronto Blue Jays have simply been unable to build any momentum in 2026. Dylan Cease was otherworldly Saturday afternoon in Boston, throwing a complete-game
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.
With all the recent players signing from the 2026 MLB Draft, there were bound to be some releases in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. On Sunday, the transaction log noted that Je’Von Ward, Jackson Hornung, and Patrick Winkel were released, three upper-minor prospects.
The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is just a week away. After falling just shy of winning the World Series last season, the Toronto Blue Jays have a 48-58 record, sitting in the basement of the American League East and are five and a half games back of the final wild card spot.
Back in February I put Kirk on the catcher busts list. Batting average, no thump, don't overpay. That was a preseason take on a healthy player. This is an in-season take on a guy who broke his thumb.
The Toronto Blue Jays have waited as long as they can in hopes of making a playoff push, but it ultimately doesn’t appear as if it’s going to happen. Entering Monday 5.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot with five teams ahead of them, the Blue Jays are poised to be sellers ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.
Ricky Tiedemann has returned to the mound. On Sunday, Tiedemann pitched for the Dunedin Blue Jays as he attempts to work his way back from Tommy John surgery that occurred in July 2024. Tiedemann previously made two appearances in the FCL but was scratched from his scheduled start on June 23 with the Blue Jays hours before first pitch.
Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday by returning to the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation against one of his former teams. Manager John Schneider announced Sunday that Scherzer will come off the injured list to start Monday's series opener against the Nationals in Washington.
It's been a very long road for Ricky Tiedemann, who is the Toronto Blue Jays' No. 10-ranked prospect via the MLB Pipeline. Could this finally be the return of the former No. 1-ranked prospect for the Blue Jays in 2023 and 2024?
When the going gets tough, Dylan Cease continues to provide masterclass performances for the Toronto Blue Jays.
While the Toronto superstar, who signed a $500 million contract last season, preaches patience, time is running out for the Blue Jays to turn this season around.
Lukes has been a defensive standout all season.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will undergo surgery on his right elbow Monday and will miss the remainder of the season. The Blue Jays announced the news on Friday for Barger, who played in just nine games this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies quest to upgrade their bullpen could lead to a familiar face.
Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger‘s season is done. He is going to have elbow surgery and will spend the rest of the season rehabbing. It’s not yet known whether he will have Tommy John surgery or the internal brace alternative.
The 2022 Gold Glove winner has continued to provide solid defense paired with elite speed.
The Blue Jays are looking for a spark amid a post-All-Star break slump.
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