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Why Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Will Snap Homerless Streak at Home vs. Mariners

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Former Blue Jays Broadcast Buck Martinez Comments on Potential MLB Lockout

Former Toronto Blue Jays player, manager and longtime broadcaster Buck Martinez had a simple message when asked about the possibility of another MLB lockout: Don’t fix what isn’t broken.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

August 30 Gameday: Max Scherzer starts as Blue Jays look for series sweep against Seattle

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to find ways to stay in the American League Wild Card race. Following two straight victories over the Seattle Mariners,

Ty Southisene News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 33 Ty Southisene

The Toronto Blue Jays had a hybrid trade deadline. With the team playing better, but still far out from a playoff spot, the Blue Jays traded a handful of players on expiring contracts.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / August 30

Today in Blue Jays History: Jays trade for Cliff Johnson

41 Years Ago On August 29, 1985, the Blue Jays traded three minor leaguers—Matt Williams (not that Matt Williams), Jeff Mays, and Greg Ferlanda—to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Cliff Johnson.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 30

Why Can't The Toronto Blue Jays Generate Early Offense?

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offense as a whole has been largely disappointing this season, and one reason is how slowly they tend to start games. A recent post from Codify Baseball noted that Toronto has scored just 51 first-inning runs, the fewest in MLB.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Blue Jays, facing Mariners, eager to inch closer in wild-card race

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon. Toronto followed up an 8-1 rout in the series opener on Friday by taking advantage of walks allowed by Seattle's bullpen to win Saturday's contest.

Josh Smith News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

Blue Jays’ Josh Smith picks up hit in third rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

As Major League Baseball gets ready to expand their rosters on September 1, the timing could not be better for Josh Smith. On Saturday, Smith, whom the

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 29

Brett Bateman continues to be an impactful sparkplug for the Blue Jays

There's no stopping rookie Brett Bateman who continues to be an explosive sparkplug for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays inch closer to playoff spot with comeback victory over Mariners

Blue Jays rally from 3 down to edge Mariners

Nathan Lukes providing Blue Jays momentum in wild-card race

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays inch closer to playoff spot with comeback victory over Mariners

Just like that, the Toronto Blue Jays have pulled us back in. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners by a score of 4-3, overcoming a 3-0 deficit.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Blue Jays rally from 3 down to edge Mariners

Alejandro Kirk singled in the go-ahead run in a two-run sixth, Jose Soriano pitched seven effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 4-3 Saturday afternoon.

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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

Buck Martinez blown away by Blue Jays’ Hall of Excellence ceremony: ‘Did a hell of a job with it’

TORONTO — 45 years ago, Buck Martinez arrived knowing nothing about the Blue Jays organization. The franchise, after all, wasn’t even 10 years old back then.

Dylan Cease News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 29

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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Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / August 29

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.

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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays 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

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.