Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Blue Jays make unwanted history in 19-run loss to Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays were overwhelmed 20-1 by the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, leaving a record-setting scar in franchise history.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20

Blue Jays catcher pitched one of the worst games in MLB history

Any dreams of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman becoming MLB’s next two-way sensation were dashed Friday against the Kansas City Royals. The Royals manhandled the Blue Jays from the first inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

MLB News / ESPN / September 20

Royals rock Scherzer for 7 runs, crush Jays 20-1

Kansas City sent 10 batters to the plate in its seven-run first inning and the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 20-1 on Friday night.

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George Springer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Blue Jays’ George Springer celebrates birthday with home run bash

George Springer got to celebrate his birthday with a highlight during Friday night’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals. Toronto was coming off a back-and-forth series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Max Scherzer News / Bluebird Banter / September 19

Scherzer Gets Crushed, Jays Lose

Jays 1 Royals 20 (or so) It started out well, birthday boy George Springer started it with a home run, and that was the last good moment of the game. The bottom of the inning?

Bo Bichette News / Bluejaysnation / September 19

Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette begins hitting progression, feeling ‘better every day’

Bo Bichette resumed baseball activities on Friday at Kauffman Stadium, manager John Schneider told reporters. The 27-year-old shortstop continues to recover from a PCL strain in his left knee and began a hitting progression prior to the Toronto Blue Jays’ series opener against the Kansas City Royals, as relayed by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 19

Looking at the Blue Jays’ clinching scenarios

There are just nine Toronto Blue Jays games left this season, so it’s time to talk clinching scenarios. As it stands, the Blue Jays haven’t even officially clinched a postseason position, but that could change in the near future.

Anthony Santander News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 19

Blue Jays Star Anthony Santander Takes Slowest Home Run Trot Ever in Rehab Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are battling their way to what they hope is their first American League East title in over a decade, and after that, potentially a deep playoff run in what is a wide-open pennant race.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 19

Series Recap: Blue Jays split series with Rays in penultimate road series

The Toronto Blue Jays entered their most recent series in the driver’s seat to finish with the best record in the American League. Starting on Monday, the Jays began their final road trip of the season, beginning with a four-game series against their American League East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

How Blue Jays can clinch a playoff spot on Friday night

The Toronto Blue Jays are within reach of the postseason. No matter how much of a difficult road may lie ahead, they can still clinch. On Friday, the Blue Jays can lock up their spot with a win over the Kansas City Royals on the road, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 19

Opportunity for Blue Jays’ offence to reignite against Royals’ struggling pitching staff

It’s time to turn the page from a weird and gruelling four-game series in Tampa Bay. After escaping the Sunshine State with a 2-2 split versus the Rays, thankfully, it’s back to a major-league ballpark for the Toronto Blue Jays as they begin their final road series of 2025 against the Kansas City Royals.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 19

Blue Jays Stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer Carrying Offense

The Toronto Blue Jays sit 3.5 game division lead in the American League East. They gained control of the division on July 2 and have yet to relinquish it, despite both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox being hot on their tail.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 19

MLB Announces Blue Jays' Clinch Update on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an incredible season, with just about everything going right for the franchise. Entering Friday, Toronto owns an 89-64 record — the best in the American League — along with a 3.0-game lead in the AL East over the second-place New York Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 19

John Schneider Calls Out Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After Latest Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays have yet to put the finishing touch on their season. With just nine games remaining in the campaign, they are on the precipice of clinching both a playoff spot and their first division title in a decade.

Trey Yesavage News / Just Baseball / September 19

The Blue Jays Have Added Yet Another Amazing Arm to the Mix

Everything happened so quickly this season for the Toronto Blue Jays and their top pitching prospect, Trey Yesavage. The 22-year-old right-hander, who began his season in Single-A Dunedin, pitched for his fifth different team in 2025 on Monday when he made his MLB debut for the Blue Jays.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / September 19

Blue Jays: Predicting the next rookie call-up following Yesavage’s debut

The Toronto Blue Jays have enjoyed a resurgent season and, thanks to an ascending farm system, have seen several players make their MLB debuts this season,

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Blue Jays out to snap skid vs. Royals as AL East lead shrinks

Looking to bolster their lead atop the American League, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays begin their last regular-season series away from home on Friday against the Kansas City Royals.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Blue Jays outright veteran lefty reliever to Triple-A

He went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / September 18

3 Players Blue Jays Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the better teams in baseball this year after making a few solid moves over the last 12 months. The biggest move the Blue Jays made was signing superstar slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Ranking the best active MLB players without MVP award

Over the years, the names on the list below have dominated MLB headlines at one point or another. Fans may have even heard their names come synonymous with the best in the game. Surprisingly enough, none of them have won a single MVP.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Predicting the AL Manager of the Year finalists

Predicting the American League Manager of the Year finalists

The American League playoff picture is far from sealed as MLB marches towards its final week of the season, but the finalists for the AL Manager of the Year Award may be nearly set.

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