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The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 season came to a close quicker than anyone would have liked. The end also means the end of the season for several Blue Jays players due to free agency.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

Pros and Cons of Cardinals Possibly Pursuing Max Scherzer

The St. Louis Cardinals are still set on rebuilding in 2027, even if their offseason plan is a little bit different from what it was last year. They traded four veterans last winter and likely won't need to do the same this year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 29

Two Blue Jays Free Agents They Can't Afford to Lose (and One They Can)

Nobody expected the Toronto Blue Jays' offseason to be here before September even came to a close, but here they are. Their comeback tour was less than disappointing, as they finished under .500 and missed a postseason berth.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 28

Inside Max Scherzer’s final Blue Jays start, reaction to viral seventh-inning exchange with John Schneider

TORONTO — In true Max Scherzer fashion, the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer left it all out on the field on the regular season’s final day Sunday. He left nothing to be desired, as only he can.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 28

What watching the last 2026 Blue Jays game was like

A sea of blue jerseys and shirts filled every corner of Rogers Centre. It was a picturesque day with an azure sky and bright sunlight shining down on the open dome.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Max Scherzer had a great quote after his potential final MLB game

Max Scherzer might have just played his last game in MLB, and if so, he made sure to make it memorable with a performance and a quote afterward. Scherzer

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 28

A Blue Jays player cried four times Sunday after George Springer and Max Scherzer both played potentially their final game in MLB

The Toronto Blue Jays’ final game of 2026 was about much more than the score. For Brandon Valenzuela, it became an emotional farewell to two veterans who may have played their final MLB games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, stars, Max Scherzer

Now we can breathe a sigh of relief. Taking a much needed win to make the playoffs, the Phillies are waking up today in Atlanta to prepare for the wild card round against the Braves.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 27

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer dazzles as Blue Jays close out 2026 with victory

The 2026 season has come to a close for the Toronto Blue Jays. In the regular season finale, the Blue Jays defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 to finish the 2026 campaign with a record of 79-83.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Max Scherzer wins potential last start as Jays shut down Reds

In potentially his final career start, Max Scherzer struck out seven over seven-plus innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Cincinnati Reds 5-1 Sunday afternoon in the teams' season finale.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 27

Reds Fail to Play Spoiler in Emotional Final Game of 2026 Season, Fall to Blue Jays 5-1

The journey for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds came to a close on Sunday. With a series win on the line, the Reds had no answer against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 5-1 loss.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 27

Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays – Brandon Williamson vs. Max Scherzer

Today marks the final game of the 2026 season for the Cincinnati Reds who, with 86 losses already on their ledger, have clinched a last place finish in the National League Central division and have once again missed the playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Jays' Max Scherzer set for finale vs. Reds, will address future later

Max Scherzer will pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays on short rest Sunday afternoon in the season finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. The 42-year-old right-hander stopped short, however, of saying whether this will be the final start of his Hall of Fame career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26