Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lenyn Sosa News / Bluejaysnation / August 24

Lenyn Sosa doubles in first game with Triple-A Buffalo

Lenyn Sosa is trying to force his way back onto the Toronto Blue Jays roster. After clearing outright assignment waivers and being assigned to Triple-A

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Major League Baseball's "Little League Classic" game during the Little League World Series has become a staple in the season schedule.

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Yankees make Ryan Weathers decision after Saturday's exit

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 23

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays fall short of Yankees in series finale in the Bronx

The Toronto Blue Jays saw their seven-series winning streak come to an end at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon, falling 8-3 to the New York Yankees in the rubber match of a three-game AL East set.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Brett Bateman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 23

Blue Jays Rookie Brett Bateman Came One Swing From History

Brett Bateman finished a homer shy of the cycle during Friday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees, collecting a single, double and triple while much of the rest of Toronto’s lineup struggled to remember what proper offense looked like.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / August 23

Blue Jays prospect Brandon Barriera promoted to High-A Vancouver

Brandon Barriera is heading west. On Sunday, a day after throwing four shutout innings with Single-A Dunedin, it was announced that Barriera was promoted

Jose Soriano News / Bluejaysnation / August 23

August 23 Gameday: José Soriano gets the ball as Blue Jays look to secure their eighth consecutive series win

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a roll lately, taking down division opponents one by one. By evening the series against the Yankees with a 4-3 victory yesterday, they’ve given themselves a chance to win their eighth consecutive series if they win today’s game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 23

How Blue Jays Ted Lilly Outdueled Pedro Martínez 22 Years Ago Today

Twenty-two years ago on Aug. 23, Lilly stepped onto the mound at SkyDome against the Boston Red Sox and produced arguably the finest start of his Blue Jays career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 23

Blue Jays prospect Jake Cook is heating up to finish the 2026 season

The Toronto Blue Jays added some speed in the 2025 MLB Draft, using their third-round selection on outfielder Jake Cook from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Brandon Barriera News / Bluejaysnation / August 23

Brandon Barriera tosses fourth straight scoreless outing with the Dunedin Blue Jays

Brandon Barriera is having a pretty impressive August stretch. Yesterday, Barriera extended his scoreless streak to four games and over 13 innings with a gritty outing against the Clearwater Threshers.

Dylan Cease News / Lindy's Sports / August 23

Inside Dylan Cease Losing Another No-Hit Bid As Blue Jays Surge

Managerial stress comes in all forms, whether it is announcing the sobering news Giancarlo Stanton injured his other calf or stressing out about a pitcher owning a deep no-hit bid with a rising pitch count.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 23

The Blue Jays’ new identity is propelling their second-half success

For a team missing key contributors like Kevin Gausman, Daulton Varsho, Jeff Hoffman, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., you’d think the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays would be playing their worst baseball of the season post-trade deadline.

Sean Keys News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 23

Blue Jays Prospect Sean Keys Begging for Another Chance at Big Leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays have a lot to be excited about in their young talent which is being fully demonstrated by a slew of rookies who are coming up big for the ballclub this season, but there is one prospect who is forcing their hand for another call-up, Sean Keys.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Joe Mantiply News / Bluejaysnation / August 23

Joe Mantiply struggles in second rehab outing with Single-A Dunedin

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Joe Mantiply appeared in his second rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday night, but unfortunately the results weren’t

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 22

Blue Jays Finding Ways to Escape with Wins in Playoff Chase

The Blue Jays have perfected one of the most stressful ways to win. They start slowly, make games much tighter than they need to be and still find a way out of the situations they create for themselves.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 22

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays hang on for a 4-3 victory to even up the series in New York

After dropping the first of a three-game set in the Bronx Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays, backed by another great Dylan Cease performance, were able to hang on for a 4-3 victory and even up the series.

Dylan Cease News / Field Level Media / August 22

Jays' Dylan Cease takes no-hitter into seventh in win over Yankees

Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays recorded a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.

Brett Bateman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 22

Blue Jays Rookie Brett Bateman Has Already Joined Rare Franchise Company

It is somewhat hard to fathom that Brett Batman hadn't seen a major league field until just after the trade deadline, when the Toronto Blue Jays stole him from the Chicago Cubs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / August 22

Blue Jays activate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from 7-day concussion IL

The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday ahead of their game against the host New York Yankees.

Dylan Cease News / Just Baseball / August 21

Dylan Cease Is Staring Down His First Cy Young Award

It’s crazy to think that people were questioning the Toronto Blue Jays when they signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract. Now, in August, the only question should be, “Is he winning the AL Cy Young?” It’s a two-man race for the best pitcher in the American League, and it’s definitely a close race right now.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Yardbarker / August 20

Blue Jays receive positive update on Spencer Arrighetti

Blue Jays receive positive update on trade acquisition Spencer Arrighetti

Recently acquired Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has yet to make his debut with the team following setbacks in his recovery from a foot injury.

Blue Jays are getting the best version of Alejandro Kirk amid pivotal postseason push

Max Scherzer was enraged after teammate Jesus Sanchez missed an easy fly ball

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 19

Blue Jays are getting the best version of Alejandro Kirk amid pivotal postseason push

The Toronto Blue Jays have remained competitive in the AL wild-card standings thanks largely to Alexandro Kirk.

Alejandro Kirk leading Blue Jays’ offence amid renewed post-season hopes

Blue Jays bang out 17 hits, double up faltering Rays

Former MVP Gives His Take on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Struggles

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Dylan Cease News / Yardbarker / August 16

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease continues bounce-back season by reaching major milestone

It's another strong outing in the books for the 30-year-old Cease.

Stars are aligning for Blue Jays rookie Charles McAdoo

Yankees continue to waste stellar Cam Schlittler season with loss to Blue Jays

Blue Jays make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. announcement in midst of home run chase

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

Charles McAdoo News / Yardbarker / August 16

Stars are aligning for Blue Jays rookie Charles McAdoo

Rookie infielder Charles McAdoo is making the most of his second promotion with the Toronto Blue Jays. Since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in his second stint on Aug.

Blue Jays former No. 1 prospect Ricky Tiedemann will finally make his long-awaited MLB debut

Blue Jays make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. announcement in midst of home run chase

Jesus Sanchez's future with Blue Jays in doubt

Yankees continue to waste stellar Cam Schlittler season with loss to Blue Jays

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz