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2026 MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays and Brewers trade fits

The Milwaukee Brewers have effectively established themselves as the division leader this season, despite the persistent doubt around the league. Even without many power hitters or recognizable veteran pitchers, the Brewers continue to win because they have consistently developed young players with a high floor.

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Kevin Gausman’s No-Trade Clause

As the Blue Jays continue to trend toward selling, there’ll be an increased focus on some of their short-term veterans — rentals in particular. Right-hander Kevin Gausman stands as one of the most prominent names who could be shipped out if Toronto does sell, recent struggles notwithstanding.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Max Scherzer throws five hitless innings in rehab start with Buffalo

Max Scherzer’s return to the mound went about as well as anyone could have imagined. On Wednesday, Scherzer took the mound for his first rehab start since

Arjun Nimmala News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 23

Former First-Round Pick Arjun Nimmala Gives Blue Jays Reason for Optimism

The Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of 2026 searching for something that suggests better days are ahead. Toronto entered Thursday at 46-56, sat last in the American League East and had lost six of its previous seven games.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / July 22

Daulton Varsho focusing on what he can control amid trade speculation: ‘I want to be a Blue Jay’

TORONTO — In a perfect world, Daulton Varsho would prefer to remain a Blue Jay, not just through the rest of this season, but probably for the remainder of his career.

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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 / Bluebird Banter / July 22

Another Game, Another Loss

Rays 4 Blue Jays 2 Well, we scored two runs. For a moment, it looked like we could have big first inning. With one out (an Ernie Clement strikeout), Nathan Lukes walked and Vladimir Guerrero doubled high off the wall in right center.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 22

What the Blue Jays Should do at MLB Trade Deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays have experienced a World Series hangover in 2026 and should be sellers come the August 3 MLB trade deadline. Toronto's two biggest names on expiring contracts are starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and center fielder Daulton Varsho.

Jeff Hoffman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Blue Jays rumors: Reporter reveals intriguing reliever trade candidate

Rumors are gaining traction around reliever Jeff Hoffman as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. A Hoffman trade would allow the Toronto Blue Jays to test the market for a reliever with elite strikeout ability despite uneven results.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 22

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays bats remain silent amid fourth straight loss

The Toronto Blue Jays’ losing streak now stands at four games. The Blue Jays fell 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre and now find themselves with a record of 46-56 through 102 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Anubis Sports / July 23

Blue Jays’ 2026 Fire Sale Looms, Springer’s Value Climbs, While Gausman’s Takes a Hit

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently facing some hard conversations, and tough decisions regarding two of their most beloved players. Kevin Gausman has been the perennial ace of the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff over the past five seasons.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / July 22

MLB Insider Reveals No-Trade List for Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman

With a disappointing 46-55 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are gearing up to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline on August 3. It's certainly a shocking development, as the Blue Jays went 94-68 last year, won the American League pennant and were one inning away from winning the World Series.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 22

July 22 Gameday: Blue Jays turn to bullpen day looking to avoid series loss to Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays have not looked good out of the All-Star break. They were beaten down 12-4 in the first game back, won the next one 1-0, but fell 3-0 in the series finale to the Chicago White Sox.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 22

John Schneider Announces Reason for Kazuma Okamoto’s Removal From Blue Jays Lineup

Kazuma Okamoto is out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup Wednesday, with manager John Schneider giving the rookie third baseman a step back from everyday duty after a rough stretch, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Move After 3rd Straight Loss

Ernie Clement has been one of the few players to step up in an otherwise frustrating season for the Toronto Blue Jays. The first-time All-Star is putting together a career year, batting .300 with 113 hits, eight home runs, 32 RBIs and a .754 OPS through 98 games.