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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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Blue Jays Player Loses Job After Loss to Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays were handed an embarrassing loss Thursday, falling 13-2 to the Kansas City Royals in a game that quickly got away from them. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Blue Jays recall CJ Van Eyk, designate Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment

Another day and another roster move involving the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen. On Friday, before the series opener against the Seattle Mariners, the Blue

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.

Dasan Hill News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Blue Jays prospect Dasan Hill strikes out six in best post-trade High-A start

The ceiling is quite high for left-handed pitching prospect Dasan Hill, as the 20-year-old southpaw displayed with Thursday night’s latest gem at High-A Vancouver.

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

Blue Jays' Desperate Michael Lorenzen Move Exposes Their Biggest Problem

The Toronto Blue Jays need pitching help. Desperately. Apparently, they needed it so bad they took a chance on Michael Lorenzen. The Blue Jays officially signed the veteran right-hander Thursday, just a little more than a week after the Colorado Rockies designated him for assignment.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Out of town scoreboard: Blue Jays and Orioles lose on a quiet Thursday

Thursday was a quiet day around Major League Baseball. Only half the league was in action, including the Toronto Blue Jays and two other teams in the wild card race.

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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 28

Series Recap: Blue Jays lose two to the Royals, drop another series

Things are starting to go downhill for the Toronto Blue Jays. After playing some strong baseball, winning seven series in a row, the Blue Jays have lost their last two series and are 2-4.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Calls Mount for Blue Jays to Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision After 120 Games

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays endured one of their worst performances of the season Thursday, falling 13-2 to the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre.

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Javen Coleman News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 35 Javen Coleman

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best relief prospects is right on the doorstep of the big leagues. Signed as a non-draft free agent following the 2024 MLB Draft, Javen Coleman has had a rapid ascent up the Blue Jays’ minor league ladder.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 28

Blue Jays bid to silence boos in home clash vs. Mariners

The last time the Seattle Mariners visited the Toronto Blue Jays, it was October, and a berth in the 2025 World Series was at stake. The Blue Jays won Games 6 and 7 at home to take the American League Championship Series before losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Gage Stanifer News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Blue Jays prospect Gage Stanifer finding success in new-found role with Fisher Cats

Gage Stanifer’s role in Double-A New Hampshire has changed, but the right-hander has taken the move in stride. After working as a starting pitcher over his first 19 outings of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ No.

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

Blue Jays Manager Drops Brutally Honest Quote About Fans After Embarrassing Loss

There weren’t many things for the Toronto Blue Jays fans to get excited and cheer about during the game on Thursday night. By the end of the evening, the scoreboard read 13-2, and it wasn’t in favor of the Canadian team.

Josh Smith News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Blue Jays’ Josh Smith drives in two during first rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays could soon be getting back one of their trade deadline acquisitions. On Thursday night, Josh Smith made a rehab appearance with Triple-A

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

John Schneider drops blunt take on Blue Jays fans booing brutal loss to Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays were beaten black and, well, blue, Thursday night by the Kansas City Royals, adding to the frustration of manager John Schneider.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Blue Jays could get pivotal Josh Smith boost soon

It’s a testament to the Toronto Blue Jays’ resiliency that despite being a bit of a selling ballclub at the trade deadline, they remain in the periphery of the AL Wild Card race.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays trounced by Royals as Arrighetti’s first start goes sour

Spencer Arrighetti’s first start as a Toronto Blue Jay got off on the wrong foot and never got fully back on track. Royals’ leadoff hitter Carter Jensen demolished the second pitch of the ballgame into the second deck in right field, and before the end of the second inning, Kansas City had scored four runs, and Arrighetti had thrown 50 pitches.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / August 27

George Springer Makes Personal Decision on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer has regressed in the final year of his six-year, $150 million contract. Just one season ago, Springer made a full transition to designated hitter instead of the outfield and thrived at the plate, finishing seventh in American League MVP voting.