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Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease Has One-Of-A-Kind Week As He Chases All-Time MLB Record

Last time he was in the mix for the Cy Young Award, Dylan Cease was feeling the stress of a long season. His Chicago White Sox were hovering around .500 and on the fringes of the playoff race (sound familiar?).

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Jays add broadcaster Martinez to new team Hall

The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto Joins 2 All-Stars in MLB History

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto has joined an exclusive group of players after hitting a home run against his 18th different opponent this season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: JoJo Parker notches fourth-consecutive multi-hit game

Toronto Blue Jays’ prospect JoJo Parker may have a short stint in High-A. On Friday afternoon, the shortstop prospect went 2-6 with two singles to bring his High-A slash line to .328/.435/.414 in 69 plate appearances.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Blue Jays Make Andres Gimenez Decision on Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering another important stretch of the season with Andrés Giménez serving as a key piece of their infield. The 28-year-old has provided steady defense at shortstop while also becoming a more productive hitter in recent weeks, giving Toronto another experienced bat as it pushes toward the postseason.

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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.

Jameson Taillon News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Blue Jays’ Jameson Taillon feeling good after Triple-A rehab outing, likely won’t start against Guardians

Jameson Taillon (right forearm tendinitis) is on track to rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation next week, but it likely won’t be on the upcoming road trip to Cleveland.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Blue Jays Make Dylan Cease Announcement Before Mariners Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting to make the postseason. With less than a month left in the regular season, Toronto has some work to do if they want to make the playoffs, but not all hope is lost.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

August 29 Gameday: José Soriano starts as Blue Jays look to claim series victory over Mariners

The Toronto Blue Jays just won’t go away. Following last night’s 8-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, in which the Blue Jays blasted three home runs,

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 29

Blue Jays May Have Gotten More Than Expected in Kevin Gausman Trade

It is far too early to be declaring a victory in the Kevin Gausman trade, but Brett Bateman is giving people something to talk about. Less than a month after the Toronto Blue Jays acquired the 24-year-old outfielder from the Chicago Cubs as part of the return for Gausman, Bateman isn’t just interesting.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Out of town scoreboard: Blue Jays’ win puts them within striking distance of Guardians

Almost everything went right for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday evening. Taking on the Seattle Mariners, a team in the hunt for the final wild card spot, the Jays managed to win big.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / August 29

3 Blue Jays appear on rehab Friday night with Triple-A Buffalo

Reinforcements could soon be on the way for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Friday night, three Blue Jays – Jameson Taillon, Joe Mantiply, and Josh Smith –

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 34 Ryan Cooney

The Toronto Blue Jays have an army of hit-over-power middle infielders on the way. One of them, Eric Snow, has already ranked on our 2026 mid-season top prospect list.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Blue Jays Part Ways With Former High Draft Pick

The Toronto Blue Jays designated right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment on Friday, clearing a roster spot to recall pitcher C.J. Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of a series against the Seattle Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / August 28

George Springer's 4-hit performance powers Blue Jays past Mariners

George Springer went 4-for-4 with a solo homer Friday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-1. Nathan Lukes and Kazuma Okamoto added solo shots for the Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ offence explodes in 8-1 victory over Mariners

That may have been the best the Toronto Blue Jays have looked all season. On Friday evening, the reigning American League pennant winners hosted the Seattle Mariners in an American League Championship Series.

Nathan Lukes News / Yardbarker / August 28

Nathan Lukes providing Blue Jays momentum in wild-card race

Don't look now, but Nathan Lukes has four home runs, nine RBI and a remarkable 1.218 OPS in his last seven games for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Inside Nathan Lukes’ redemption home run versus Royals

Blue Jays get much-needed insurance with low-risk Michael Lorenzen signing

White Sox's Tristan Peters makes MLB history with HR in fifth straight game

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Anthony Santander News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Blue Jays Announce Anthony Santander News After 135 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays outfield was projected to look a lot different heading into the year than it currently does. Right fielder Addison Barger, who broke out during the 2025 season, has played just nine games and is already out for the season.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

August 28 Gameday: Blue Jays host Mariners in ALCS rematch

The Toronto Blue Jays were playing some pretty good baseball for nearly a month. From July 27th until August 20th, the Jays went 15-8, crawling their way to fighting for a wild card spot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: Aaron Parker hits 17th home run

Aaron Parker is quickly becoming a prospect to monitor in the Toronto Blue Jays’ system. On Thursday evening, the catcher hit his 17th home run in a Double-A New Hampshire Cats’ 7-3 victory.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 28

Who the Blue Jays Will Start in Pivotal Series Against Mariners

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered an unacceptable series loss to the Kansas City Royals, culminating in a 13-2 loss on Thursday. The Blue Jays fan base voiced their displeasure, showering the team with boos as the hits kept on coming.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Blue Jays DFA pitcher amid postseason push

Although the Toronto Blue Jays are in last place in the AL East, the club is still right on the doorstep of potentially securing a playoff spot as a Wild Card team.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Blue Jays Designate Simeon Woods Richardson For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have recalled right-hander CJ Van Eyk. Fellow righty Simeon Woods Richardson has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27