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Three Keys for Blue Jays in Pivotal AL East Series Against Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a good series win against the Cincinnati Reds and were able to avoid a letdown with a looming matchup over the weekend. With the American League East still up for grabs, the Blue Jays will be heading to play the New York Yankees on the road in a pivotal weekend series.

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Silvano Hechavarria ranks as Blue Jays Nation’s 18th-best prospect in 2025 mid-season update

Silvano Hechavarria is one of many Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching prospects who’ve broken out in 2025. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual mid-season prospect list, where we’ll take a look at the 50 best prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Rod Barajas News / Bluebird Banter / September 5

Blue Jays Birthdays: Rod Barajas and Candy Maldonado

Rod Barajas turns 50 today. Rod was with the Blue Jays for two seasons, 2008-2009, in the middle of a 14-year major league career. In 2008, the Jays signed Barajas to be a backup to Gregg Zaun.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Blue Jays release Rainer Nuñez

On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays surprisingly released an interesting prospect. Coming into the 2025 season, Rainer Nuñez ranked as our 24th-best prospect thanks to a strong season in Double-A with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

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The '2024 MLB multi-home run game leaders' quiz

How many of the 66 Major League Baseball players to hit multiple home runs in multiple games during the 2024 season can you name in seven minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 4

Blue Jays Star Slugger Will Have Plenty To Prove Down the Stretch

The Toronto Blue Jays were recently able to wrap up a nice series win over the Cincinnati Reds, and they have a massive showdown looming against the New

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Blue Jays lineup at its best with George Springer leading off

It has been a truly surreal season for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer. The 35-year-old entered the 2025 season with a lot of uncertainty following two straight years of precipitous offensive decline.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Jake Bloss ranks as Blue Jays Nation’s 19th-best prospect in 2025 mid-season update

The 2025 season was supposed to be the year Jake Bloss made an impact at the big league level, but the right-handed pitcher has barely pitched this season due to Tommy John surgery.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / September 4

What Blue Jays Explosive 13-9 Win Over Reds Means For Playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays wrapped up a series win over the Cincinnati Reds with an exhilarating 13-9 come-from-behind win last night. This game is more than just a high-scoring win; it illuminates their only chance of making the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / September 4

Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold Batters

Over the past two weeks the Jays are 7-5. The offense has scored 6.6 runs per game. George Springer: Started all 12 games. Hit .417/.509/.833 with 2 doubles, 6 homers, 10 RBI, 7 walks and 9 strikeouts, with 3 steals.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 4

Blue Jays Wisely Predicted To Re-Sign Slugger Bo Bichette This Offseason

As the Toronto Blue Jays hope to continue their successful season, they do have a massive looming decision to make this offseason. Coming into the 2025 campaign, the Blue Jays figured to be a team that was improved.

Riley Tirotta News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Riley Tirotta ranks as Blue Jays Nation’s 20th-best prospect in 2025 mid-season update

Riley Tirotta has continued to build off his impressive 2024 season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual mid-season prospect list, where we’ll take a look at the 50 best prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

3 trade deadline acquisitions that may give the Blue Jays headaches down the stretch

Aside from any pending waiver claims, the bulk of team-to-team moves are complete. The Blue Jays have already worked their major league trade deadline acquisitions into several games, with Seranthony Domínguez and Louis Varland getting high-leverage innings, Ty France covering first base with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Looking at which prospects could represent the Blue Jays at the Arizona Fall League

The end of the baseball season is quickly approaching. As you know, the Toronto Blue Jays are in a pennant race with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox with less than a month remaining.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 4

Series recap: Blue Jays offence explodes and pitching implodes in series against Reds

What a wild series that was. Starting on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays began a series in Ohio against the Cincinnati Reds, taking two of three and extending their American League East division lead to three-and-a-half games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 4

Blue Jays AL East Magic Number Gets Boost After Blowing Out Reds

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed their second straight win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, winning 13-9 to end their Interleague series. Once again, the offense shined.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / September 4

Happy Birthday Doyle Alexander

Former Blue Jays pitcher Doyle Alexander turns 75 today. Doyle played with the Jays for four seasons, or, more accurately, two full seasons and two half seasons.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Blue Jays sign pair of players to minor league deals

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to minor league contracts with infielder Buddy Kennedy and catcher Rene Pinto.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

Blue Jays ride 18-hit, 5-homer attack in win over Reds

Addison Barger homered and drove in four runs to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays overcome an early five-run deficit and post a 13-9 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

George Springer News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

George Springer’s Incredible Comeback: From Rock Bottom To Baseball Royalty

Sometimes baseball writes stories so unbelievable that even Hollywood would reject the script as too far-fetched. George Springer’s 2025 season is one of those tales – a story of redemption that has the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder rubbing shoulders with legends named Ruth and Gehrig.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / September 3

Blue Jays' John Schneider Makes George Springer Statement After 2-HR Game

George Springer isn't just having a resurgence for the Toronto Blue Jays. This might be the best he's ever been. Springer blasted two more home runs on Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, giving him 26 for the season.

Bo Bichette News / Fastball on SI / September 3

Blue Jays Betrayal? Bo Bichette Linked To Deal With Hated Rival

The Toronto Blue Jays made quite a mistake by not signing star shortstop Bo Bichette to a contract extension following his down year in 2024. Since then, Bichette has rebounded in a huge way, putting himself in position to land a mega-deal in free agency this winter.

Ryan Borucki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Blue Jays select veteran lefty reliever

He began his career with the Jays many years ago. He showed some promise as a potential starter but some injuries eventually got him moved to a relief role.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1

'Rally Reds' do it again with walk-off victory vs. Blue Jays

The "Rally Reds" are at it again in Cincinnati. The nickname given to the young and promising Cincinnati Reds last season has stuck around for yet another season.

Ninth inning could be Blue Jays' Achilles heel

Why a strong September finish is crucial for the Blue Jays’ playoff push

Blue Jays promote Gage Stanifer to New Hampshire

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 1

Ninth inning could be Blue Jays' Achilles heel

The Toronto Blue Jays are theoretically in the driver's seat entering September. However, there is one potentially fatal flaw for the Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Blue Jays select Dillon Tate

As active rosters expand from 26 to 28 today, the Blue Jays are selecting right-hander Dillon Tate. The other spot will be taken by infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was claimed off waivers from the Pirates.