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5 Blue Jays storylines to watch the rest of the season

Despite a disappointing season compared to 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays are heading into another meaningful September. While the Blue Jays won’t be able to defend their AL East crown, they could still find their way back into the postseason.

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3 key series for the Blue Jays in September

Even after a disappointing stretch before the Seattle Mariners’ series, the Toronto Blue Jays are still very much in the playoff race as no team fighting

Max Scherzer News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Max Scherzer shuts down a reporter’s question after his start against the Mariners

Max Scherzer was direct when the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was asked if his impressive start Sunday against the Seattle Mariners was validating. “No, because I knew,” the future Baseball Hall of Famer said in response to the question, via Sportsnet.

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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?

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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

Josh Winckowski News / Bluejaysnation / August 31

Josh Winckowski makes second rehab start with Single-A Dunedin

An arm in the Toronto Blue Jays organization is making a push to return from injury this season. On Sunday, right-hander Josh Winckowski made his second

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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.

Alejandro Kirk News / Just Baseball / August 31

Alejandro Kirk Is Keeping the Blue Jays in the Race

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season as reigning AL Champions thanks to their run to Game 7 of the World Series last year. While most of this season hasn’t gone their way and they’ve performed well under expectations, their recent stretch of games has seen them surge back into the playoff picture.

CJ Van Eyk News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Blue Jays Demote Player After Third Straight Win

CJ Van Eyk’s latest stint with the Toronto Blue Jays came to an end shortly after the club extended its winning streak. Following Toronto’s third consecutive victory, a 7-0 shutout over the Seattle Mariners, the Blue Jays optioned the rookie right-hander back to Triple-A Buffalo.

Joe Mantiply News / Bluejaysnation / August 31

Blue Jays’ Joe Mantiply appears in third rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays’ addition to their bullpen when rosters expand appears to be waiting in the wings. On Sunday, Joe Mantiply made his fifth rehab

Luis Robert News / Bluejaysnation / August 31

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.

CJ Van Eyk News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

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

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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.

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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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.

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

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.

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.

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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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