Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blue Jays: Getting to know Brett Bateman, the outfield prospect acquired in the Kevin Gausman trade

Add another left-handed batting outfielder to the Toronto Blue Jays prospect pool. On Sunday evening, the Blue Jays sent Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman.

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The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / August 2

Reports: Cubs bolster rotation, acquire veteran Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs are getting a much-needed boost to their rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Monday's trade deadline, according to reports Sunday night by ESPN and The Athletic.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 2

Blue Jays: Getting to know Ty Southisene, one of the prospects acquired in the Kevin Gausman trade

The first domino for the Toronto Blue Jays fell on Sunday evening. According to The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon and Ken Rosenthal, the Blue Jays have sent

Kevin Gausman News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Blue Jays trade Kevin Gausman to NL contender

The Chicago Cubs have acquired an All-Star pitcher of their own before the MLB trade deadline. Several reports confirmed Sunday that the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to trade Kevin Gausman to Chicago.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Chicago Cubs get needed rotation reinforcement in Kevin Gausman

The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays matched up a trade earlier on Sunday with pitcher Jameson Taillon heading to Toronto. A second deal on Sunday will bolster the Cubs rotation.

Yankees thwart Cubs' threats late to take series

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Max Scherzer Sends Trade Message After Blue Jays Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, 5-1. Max Scherzer started the game for Toronto, tossing six innings of one-run ball while striking out five and walking only one.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 2

Low-Risk High-Reward Trade Brings Another Starter to Blue Jays Roster

Every single season, it always comes down to the wire regarding moving players at the trade deadline. It is in the final days that moves officially start happening, as teams have a better idea of whether their playoff hopes are still alive.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Blue Jays Announce Trade Amid Kevin Gausman Rumors

Following their weekend series versus the St. Louis Cardinals, the Toronto Blue Jays sit at 52-60. They are last place in the American League East and 13 ½ games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Blue Jays trade for a former enemy pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays are taking on a reclamation project. Toronto announced over social media on Sunday that they have traded for veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 2

Instant Reaction: Luis Urías giveth and taketh away in Blue Jays 5-1 loss to Cardinals

All hope of adding for a potential playoff push disappeared in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Entering Sunday’s game on a three-game winning streak, the Toronto Blue Jays struggled to get anything brewing against the Cardinals starter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / August 2

Another Depressing Loss For The Jays

Cardinals 5 Blue Jays 1 Well….it was a close game until the top of the ninth. Tie game, Louis Varland comes in. He’s been so good, I’m already thinking about the bottom of the inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Blue Jays gamble that a change of scenery works for Jameson Taillon

The Toronto Blue Jays have not given up on a late run to the postseason. A possible change of scenery candidate could help that playoff push.

Kevin Gausman has simple message in possible final Blue Jays start

George Springer's resurgence helping Blue Jays gain momentum

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

George Springer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 2

George Springer's Two-Word Response Regarding Potential Blue Jays Trade

It sure is an odd year in the American League as teams hovering below .500 are in the hunt for a wild card spot, including last year's AL champions, the Toronto Blue Jays.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / August 2

Jays turn to Max Scherzer to keep Cardinals in downward spiral

The Toronto Blue Jays will be going for a sweep Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series with the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. The Blue Jays clinched the series with a 5-1 victory Saturday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / August 2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is Fighting a Bigger Battle Than No Home Runs

Every baseball player deals with pressure. But some players deal with expectations that follow them everywhere. That has become the story surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 1

George Springer's resurgence helping Blue Jays gain momentum

The Toronto Blue Jays' recent momentum has helped revive their disappointing season, and George Springer's turnaround in the last few weeks has been a big part of that.

Kevin Gausman has simple message in possible final Blue Jays start

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Why the Blue Jays need to prioritize retaining their closer

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 1

Kevin Gausman has simple message in possible final Blue Jays start

If Saturday was indeed the last time that pitcher Kevin Gausman stepped on the mound in Toronto as a member of the Blue Jays, he wanted to make sure he didn't hide his feelings.

Gausman pitches Jays past Cardinals

Gausman had amazing quote after his final start before trade deadline

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Fresh from previous sell-off, this year’s feels ‘murky’ for Blue Jays

Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Blue Jays Expected To Move Rentals, Open To Adding Players Controlled Beyond 2026

The Blue Jays took a 3-1 series opener over the Cardinals tonight. That combined with another Cleveland loss moved them within 4.5 games of the AL’s final Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible trade partners

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

The Philadelphia Phillies have holes in their rotation, bullpen and outfield. A trade with the Toronto Blue Jays could help fill in those gaps.

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

Phillies could be willing to part with their two best minor league arms

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 30

Blue Jays not listening to trade offers on one elite asset

One player who could draw considerable interest and likely fetch a massive haul for the Blue Jays doesn't appear to be on the market.

Blue Jays’ Yimi Garcia getting checked for thoracic outlet syndrome

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 29

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

With the Aug 3. trade deadline days away, the Toronto Blue Jays have decisions to make with both Daulton Varsho and George Springer.

Realistic vs. unrealistic trade deadline scenarios for Blue Jays

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

Blue Jays’ Yimi Garcia getting checked for thoracic outlet syndrome

Blue Jays share Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injury update after baserunning scare

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Shane Bieber News / Yardbarker / July 28

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

The Toronto Blue Jays are likely to be sellers ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. One popular trade target for the Blue Jays is right-hander Shane Bieber.

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Yankees' buzz around a Francisco Lindor trade is getting harder to ignore

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

Unexpected pitcher emerging as trade piece for Marlins

Emerson Hancock emerges as top trade chip for Mariners ahead of deadline

Luis Urias News / Yardbarker / July 28