Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Buck Martinez blown away by Blue Jays’ Hall of Excellence ceremony: ‘Did a hell of a job with it’

TORONTO — 45 years ago, Buck Martinez arrived knowing nothing about the Blue Jays organization. The franchise, after all, wasn’t even 10 years old back then.

Dylan Cease News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 29

Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease Has One-Of-A-Kind Week As He Chases All-Time MLB Record

Last time he was in the mix for the Cy Young Award, Dylan Cease was feeling the stress of a long season. His Chicago White Sox were hovering around .500 and on the fringes of the playoff race (sound familiar?).

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / August 29

Jays add broadcaster Martinez to new team Hall

The Toronto Blue Jays added former player, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez to their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday.

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.

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 / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: JoJo Parker notches fourth-consecutive multi-hit game

Toronto Blue Jays’ prospect JoJo Parker may have a short stint in High-A. On Friday afternoon, the shortstop prospect went 2-6 with two singles to bring his High-A slash line to .328/.435/.414 in 69 plate appearances.

Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Blue Jays Make Andres Gimenez Decision on Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering another important stretch of the season with Andrés Giménez serving as a key piece of their infield. The 28-year-old has provided steady defense at shortstop while also becoming a more productive hitter in recent weeks, giving Toronto another experienced bat as it pushes toward the postseason.

Jameson Taillon News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Blue Jays’ Jameson Taillon feeling good after Triple-A rehab outing, likely won’t start against Guardians

Jameson Taillon (right forearm tendinitis) is on track to rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation next week, but it likely won’t be on the upcoming road trip to Cleveland.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

August 29 Gameday: José Soriano starts as Blue Jays look to claim series victory over Mariners

The Toronto Blue Jays just won’t go away. Following last night’s 8-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, in which the Blue Jays blasted three home runs,

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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 29

Blue Jays May Have Gotten More Than Expected in Kevin Gausman Trade

It is far too early to be declaring a victory in the Kevin Gausman trade, but Brett Bateman is giving people something to talk about. Less than a month after the Toronto Blue Jays acquired the 24-year-old outfielder from the Chicago Cubs as part of the return for Gausman, Bateman isn’t just interesting.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Out of town scoreboard: Blue Jays’ win puts them within striking distance of Guardians

Almost everything went right for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday evening. Taking on the Seattle Mariners, a team in the hunt for the final wild card spot, the Jays managed to win big.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

3 Blue Jays appear on rehab Friday night with Triple-A Buffalo

Reinforcements could soon be on the way for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Friday night, three Blue Jays – Jameson Taillon, Joe Mantiply, and Josh Smith –

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 34 Ryan Cooney

The Toronto Blue Jays have an army of hit-over-power middle infielders on the way. One of them, Eric Snow, has already ranked on our 2026 mid-season top prospect list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Blue Jays Part Ways With Former High Draft Pick

The Toronto Blue Jays designated right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment on Friday, clearing a roster spot to recall pitcher C.J. Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of a series against the Seattle Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / August 28

George Springer's 4-hit performance powers Blue Jays past Mariners

George Springer went 4-for-4 with a solo homer Friday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-1. Nathan Lukes and Kazuma Okamoto added solo shots for the Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 28

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ offence explodes in 8-1 victory over Mariners

That may have been the best the Toronto Blue Jays have looked all season. On Friday evening, the reigning American League pennant winners hosted the Seattle Mariners in an American League Championship Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 28