Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / September 16

Max Scherzer boosts Jays' hopes with solid start vs. Tigers

Max Scherzer pitched five effective innings Wednesday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Detroit Tigers 5-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.

Anthony Santander News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Blue Jays Make Decision on Anthony Santander 1 Day After Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Wild Card push includes tracking every step of Anthony Santander’s comeback, and the slugger appears to be back on track. Santander

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time hits leader for every MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

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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.

John Schneider News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 16

John Schneider Reveals 2 Probable Starters for Upcoming Series vs. Rangers

This week has been brutal for the Toronto Blue Jays. Desperately searching for a series win against the Detroit Tigers, the Blue Jays were walked off on Monday before suffering a 10-1 beatdown on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

September 16 Gameday: Blue Jays look to salvage series against Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to salvage something from what has been a brutal series so far. On Monday, José Soriano carried a no-hitter into the top of the seventh against the Detroit Tigers, but the Jays eventually lose that game 6-5 after several defensive errors.

Jameson Taillon News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Jameson Taillon Seeking Additional Opinions On Elbow, Won’t Return This Season

Blue Jays righty Jameson Taillon landed on the injured list last week due to elbow inflammation. At the time, Jays manager John Schneider couldn’t definitively rule out a return before season’s end, noting that Taillon was still gathering opinions on that ailing elbow.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

Impact of Blue Jays shuffling rotation ahead of pivotal Rangers series

TORONTO — The Blue Jays have pivoted from their earlier starting-pitching plans for this weekend’s road series against the Texas Rangers, which will impact how they deploy their injury-riddled staff the rest of the way.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Trey Yesavage’s Next Move Announced Before Blue Jays Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached the final stretch of the regular season with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, making the return of Trey Yesavage (5-5, 3.65 ERA) especially important.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

JoJo Parker, Dameury Pena named 2026 Florida State League All-Stars

Two former Dunedin Blue Jays’ strong seasons are being rewarded. On Tuesday night, both JoJo Parker and Dameury Pena were named as 2026 Florida State League All-Stars. Across 87 games with Dunedin during his first season at the professional level, Parker batted .258 with 13 home runs and 66 RBIs.

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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.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Ernie Clement's Message After 2 Consecutive Blue Jays Losses

The Toronto Blue Jays have little room for error after dropping two straight games to the Detroit Tigers. Infielder Ernie Clement acknowledged the urgency after Tuesday’s 10-1 loss at Rogers Centre, telling reporters that every remaining game carries postseason-level importance.

Jameson Taillon News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

Elbow injury costs Blue Jays’ Jameson Taillon remainder of 2026 campaign

Jameson Taillon’s 2026 season is over. Speaking to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi and Hazel Mae on Tuesday before the Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-1 loss against the Detroit Tigers, the right-hander stated he is headed for a visit with Dr.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

Trey Yesavage throws 34 pitches in rehab outing with Triple-A Buffalo

Trey Yesavage has returned to the mound. On Tuesday night, Yesavage pitched for Triple-A Buffalo in what was his first game action since undergoing surgery

Brendan Cellucci News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

Brendan Cellucci shines in long awaited MLB debut: ‘Everything I could ever ask for’

TORONTO — It’s been a long, winding journey to this moment for left-handed reliever Brendan Cellucci, who, after pitching seven seasons in the minors, made his major-league debut Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 15

Injury setback hampers hopes of Santander returning this season

Injury setback hampers hopes of Anthony Santander returning to Blue Jays this season

The Toronto Blue Jays' hopes of Santander returning this season continue to look bleak as he faces yet another injury hurdle.

Blue Jays look to bounce back after 9th-inning loss to Tigers

Ninth-inning error sends streaking Tigers to victory over Blue Jays

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Dylan Cease News / Yardbarker / September 14

Dylan Cease on pace to climb Blue Jays' single-season strikeout ranks

Cease is 56 strikeouts away from breaking the Toronto Blue Jays' single-season strikeout record.

Blue Jays get long-awaited power boost ahead of series against Tigers

Blue Jays' relief corps has been driving force behind late postseason push

Blue Jays power past Orioles, move to .500

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / September 13

Solo shot -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally goes deep in Toronto

There is no chance Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. envisioned being the recipient of a curtain call on Sept. 13 simply for going deep in Toronto. That's Guerrero's reality as his homer on Sunday in Toronto's 75th home game of the season represents his first in front of the home fans this season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 13

Blue Jays' relief corps has been driving force behind late postseason push

The Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen has been a key part of the team's late-season success, as they continue to grind and battle their way into a final AL wild-card spot.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaks home-run slump at Rogers Centre

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

Trey Yesavage News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Trey Yesavage On Track With Rehab, Could Return Next Week

The Blue Jays are just one game back of the Guardians for the last AL Wild Card spot following wins by both clubs today. Toronto won the season series between the two clubs four games to two, so they now have 12 games remaining to at least tie Cleveland’s regular season record and sneak into the playoffs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 13

Blue Jays' Guerrero finally breaks home-run slump at Rogers Centre

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaks home-run slump at Rogers Centre

Guerrero broke out of his home-run slump at Rogers Centre, crushing his ninth homer of the season on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Jays, Orioles in thick of AL wild-card race as games dwindle

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 12

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

Kazuma Okamoto's rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays has been a massive win, as he leads the team in home runs (31) and RBI (84). His 31 home runs also rank him second among all third basemen in MLB.

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games

Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz