Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Examining whether the Blue Jays should claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers

Since the trade deadline, things have been going a lot better for the Toronto Blue Jays. They’ve crawled themselves back to a spot where they can contend for a wild card spot, sitting a game and a half behind the Cleveland Guardians.

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Blue Jays option CJ Van Eyk to Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays made a roster move following their 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. On Sunday night, the Blue Jays announced they optioned

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / August 30

Max Scherzer twirls 10-K gem as Jays one-hit Mariners

Max Scherzer struck out a season-best 10 over seven one-hit innings Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep.

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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.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Blue Jays Announce George Springer Career News After Mariners Game

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer has been on a tear over the past week. With the Blue Jays searching for the final American League wild card spot, he has been providing the offensive spark the lineup needed.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer turns back the clock in dominant Blue Jays’ victory

Max Scherzer turned back the clock in the Toronto Blue Jays’ series finale against the Seattle Mariners. After winning the first two games of the series, the Blue Jays defeated the Mariners 7-0 on Sunday, their first series sweep since June.

Jose Soriano News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 30

Jose Soriano's Problem Can Still Define His Success With the Blue Jays

José Soriano made a small turn toward his left, looked deep into right field and then lowered his head in a slight gesture of frustration. Since Cal Raleigh hit the pitch up and out of the zone, Soriano knew that his fastball had failed again.

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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 / Yardbarker / August 30

Max Scherzer reaches milestone after stellar outing against Mariners

Scherzer had a stellar outing on Sunday and reached a career milestone in the process.

Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox

Yankees facing final ‘question’ for Aaron Judge before his return

Judge injury update fuels return speculation

Twins place slugger Byron Buxton back on IL with hip injury

Orioles manager reacts to Samuel Basallo's dugout outburst

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

Blue Jays: New Hampshire Fisher Cats strike out franchise-high 20 batters on Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays farm system has seen an influx of high-strikeout pitching prospects the past few years. Saturday’s New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ game was a perfect display of that.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 30

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

It once reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Arctic Circle. Seattle once went 55 days without rain. Blind squirrels find nuts. Broken alarm clocks are right twice a day.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: Jake Casey hits 12th home run of the season

Jake Casey is quickly becoming one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best power-hitting prospects. Son of Major League Baseball All-Star Sean Casey, the Blue Jays selected J.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 30

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,

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.

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

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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.

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 / 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27