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Report: Blue Jays sign right-hander Michael Lorenzen

The Toronto Blue Jays have added another arm to their organization. On Thursday, before the series finale against the Kansas City Royals, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi reported that the Blue Jays signed right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Lorenzen was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies on August 17 and released by the club two days later.

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Blue Jays agree to contract with former All-Star pitcher amid playoff push

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching experience has been a roller coaster of a ride this season. After making it to Game 7 of the World Series, the team added Dylan Cease to their starting rotation.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Blue Jays: Kazuma Okamoto must continue adjusting to sustain success

Baseball is a game of adjustments, and no Toronto Blue Jay has typified that better this season than Kazuma Okamoto. The Japanese third baseman’s first year in Major League Baseball has been defined by adjustments and counter-adjustments, ebbs and flows; home runs and strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Blue Jays Player Issued Apology to John Schneider Hours Before Big Moment

Nathan Lukes turned an apology into a memorable response for the Toronto Blue Jays just hours before delivering the biggest hit of Wednesday’s game. The outfielder had been involved in a costly baserunning mistake during Toronto’s previous loss to the Kansas City Royals.

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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?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: Aldo Gaxiola remains hot, Carter Cunningham power Fisher Cats to win

Aldo Gaxiola is quickly becoming an interesting prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization. The corner infielder entered Wednesday’s Dunedin Blue Jays game having hit a home run in three consecutive games.

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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.

Louis Varland News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 27

Louis Varland Continues to Climb Blue Jays’ Single-Season Saves Leaderboard

A big reason why the Toronto Blue Jays aren't down and out in the American League Wild Card race has been the back end of the bullpen, primarily closer Louis Varland.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / August 27

Thursday Jays Notes

Happy Thursday; we’ve almost made it to the end of another week. I’ve been trying to hold off on posting this until the expected roster move to send Chad Dallas back down to Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Blue Jays reportedly sign South Korean pitching prospect Kwon Si-Woo

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed another International Free Agent. According to Sports Chosun’s Na Yurim, the Blue Jays have signed Korean pitcher Kwon Si-Woo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Message After 119 Games

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played his fourth game since returning from the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday. The first baseman helped the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 and snap Kansas City’s nine-game winning streak.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / August 27

Today in Blue Jays history: Jays trade for David Cone

34 Years Ago Today On August 27, 1992, the Blue Jays acquired David Cone from the Mets in a trade. This was the first of two times the Jays traded for Cone.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Examining Josh Stephan and John Klein’s performances since joining the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired two MLB-ready pitchers before the 2026 trade deadline. Before August 3rd’s trade deadline, the Blue Jays acquired John Klein and Josh Stephan, two pitchers who’ll help shore up their pitching depth in the minor leagues.

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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 27

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 36 Jared Spencer

A potential starting pitching breakout candidate has yet to make his professional debut. In the 11th-round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Jared Spencer.

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Nathan Lukes News / Field Level Media / August 27

Behind Nathan Lukes, Blue Jays bid for series win vs. Royals

Nathan Lukes found redemption, and the host Toronto Blue Jays will aim to carry the momentum into the rubber match of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Blue Jays: Sean Keys’ eventual second MLB stint has the chance parallel Charles McAdoo’s

Sean Keys is proving that he deserves a second chance in the big leagues. He has been the fastest rising prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays system this season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Blue Jays prospect Daniel Guerra strikes out one in Triple-A debut

Daniel Guerra is officially one step closer to the big leagues. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old, whom the Toronto Blue Jays signed as an international free agent in 2022, made his Triple-A debut with the Buffalo Bisons. Guerra entered to pitch the top of the eighth inning during the Bisons’ 6-3 loss against the Rochester Red Wings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 26

Blue Jays keep knocking down pitching-injury obstacles with imperfect bullpen days

TORONTO — They certainly haven’t been masterpieces, but the Blue Jays continue to nail these injury-necessitated bullpen days. One pitching-injury setback after another, blow after blow, the pitching staff could’ve waved the white flag at any time, and nobody would’ve blamed them.

Nathan Lukes News / Field Level Media / August 26

Nathan Lukes' HR helps Blue Jays snap Royals' 9-game win streak

Nathan Lukes hit a three-run homer Wednesday night and the host Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Kansas City Royals' nine-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / August 26

Instant Reaction: Lukes’ homer and bullpen dominance help Blue Jays hold onto wild-card hopes

The Toronto Blue Jays are hanging onto their wild card hopes by a thread. Fresh off losing consecutive games for the first time in a month (July 21 and 22 against the Tampa Bay Rays), the Blue Jays needed to turn things around fast.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 26

Blue Jays’ inability to produce with RISP is once again hindering playoff hopes

Over their past five games, the Toronto Blue Jays reverted back to their form before the All-Star game once again. Hitting with runners in scoring position has been a major problem for the Jays all season long, slashing ..238/.305/.372 in 1,207 plate appearances (1,034 at-bats).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Blue Jays Announce Reason Behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Royals Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting for the final spot in the American League playoffs as September approaches. It has been an underwhelming season for the defending AL pennant winners, and it is easy to point the blame at one player in particular, that being first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Shane Bieber News / Lindy's Sports / August 26

Blue Jays Must Move On From Shane Bieber After Latest Injury News

Shane Bieber has made the Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason decision an easy one. Bieber surprisingly opted into his $16 million deal this offseason, but he missed the first half of the year due to an injury.

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

John Schneider fed up with Blue Jays playing stupid baseball after latest dumb loss

The Toronto Blue Jays had a chance to make things interesting against the Kansas City Royals in their latest game, but it got worse before it could get even better.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Yimi García Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Blue Jays reliever Yimi García underwent surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome last week, manager John Schneider told reporters (relayed by Shi Davidi of Sportsnet).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 25