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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 25

Blue Jays Rise Into Top Half of Latest MLB Power Rankings

It didn't seem too long ago that the Toronto Blue Jays were out of the postseason race. They entered August eight games under .500, and the last wild card spot honestly didn't seem attainable.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

August 25 Gameday: Max Scherzer starts against surging Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin their remaining 30 games as they try and hunt down a postseason berth. After a road trip through Tampa Bay and

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Blue Jays Announce Reason for Alejandro Kirk's Removal From Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk had a disastrous first half of the 2026 season. Just five games into the year he broke his left thumb and was forced to undergo surgery, sidelining him until June.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Blue Jays’ Yimi García undergoes season-ending thoracic outlet surgery

Yimi García’s comeback attempt with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 has officially come to an end. On Tuesday during his media availability before the series

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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 / August 25

Jays Notes: Injury Updates

There are a whole mess of injury updates: Shane Bieber will be shutdown for two weeks and then they will they will see where they are. ‘Hopeful he’ll be back this year’.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Plan for Shane Bieber

The Toronto Blue Jays were dealt disappointing news Tuesday ahead of their series opener against the Kansas City Royals, with another recent bright spot in their rotation forced to the sidelines.

Jameson Taillon News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Jameson Taillon making Triple-A rehab start Friday, likely rejoin Blue Jays’ rotation against Guardians

There’s hope that right-hander Jameson Taillon can rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays’ injury-depleted rotation next week, manager John Schneider told reporters on Tuesday.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage News Before Royals Game

The Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff is in serious need of help. The Blue Jays lost Shane Bieber to the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, adding another arm to a lengthy list of pitchers currently unavailable.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Series Preview: Blue Jays return home to host red-hot Royals

It’s crunch time for the Toronto Blue Jays. They managed to weather the storm in their recent stretch, going 12-8 facing the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees (two series), and Tampa Bay Rays.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 25

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Struggled to Find His Power at Rogers Centre

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been flat-out bad this season by his usual standards and has been particularly punchless at home. He returns to Rogers Centre on Tuesday to begin a six-game homestand, starting with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.

Shane Bieber News / Field Level Media / August 25

Blue Jays place RHP Shane Bieber on 15-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays placed starting pitcher Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right teres major inflammation. The Blue Jays recalled fellow right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Blue Jays place Shane Bieber on 15-day injured list, recall Chad Dallas

The Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation took another sizeable hit on Tuesday. A few hours before the game, the team announced that Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right teres major inflammation, retroactive to August 21st.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Blue Jays 2026 mid-season top prospect list: No. 38 Eric Snow

The Toronto Blue Jays kind of have a thing for contact-oriented infielders. Back at the 2022 MLB Draft, the Jays selected Josh Kasevich in the second round.

Shane Bieber News / Yardbarker / August 25

Injury woes creep up again for Blue Jays as Bieber lands on 15-day IL

Injury woes creep up again for Blue Jays as Shane Bieber lands on 15-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation can't seem to catch a break this season when it comes to injuries.

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Shane Bieber News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Blue Jays Place Shane Bieber On Injured List

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 21, with right teres major inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Digging through Blue Jays’ potential September call-ups

In exactly one week (Sep. 1), major league rosters will expand from 26 to 28 players, allowing the Toronto Blue Jays to add reinforcements in their pursuit of the final AL wild card seed.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 25

Blue Jays Reveal Probable Pitchers for Key Royals Series

Coming off a stretch where the Toronto Blue Jays went 8-5 in four straight series against American League East Division opponents, John Schneider's team returns to Rogers Centre to open a homestand with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals beginning on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 25

Blue Jays prospect Jake Casey wins Northwest League Player of the Week

Jake Casey’s big week with High-A Vancouver has earned him some recognition. On Monday, Casey was awarded Northwest League Player of the Week after batting .391 with three doubles, four home runs and 13 RBIs across a six-game span. Across 46 games with the Canadians this season, Casey is now batting .242 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Toronto Blue Jays Make Announcement on Viral Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays headed into a critical stretch of the season looking for answers after a disappointing weekend in New York. An 8-3 loss to the Yankees on Sunday completed a series sweep that stalled recent momentum.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Just Baseball / August 24

Ricky Tiedemann’s Story Is Still One of What Could’ve Been

In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have churned out several impressive prospects, and homegrown minor-league talent has made up a sizeable portion of their 2026 roster.

Brett Bateman News / Trade Talk Sports / August 24

Brett Bateman Draws Comparison to Two-Time All-Star

When the Toronto Blue Jays initially traded Kevin Gausman to Chicago for a package of prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene, the consensus was that the return was rather underwhelming.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Major League Baseball's "Little League Classic" game during the Little League World Series has become a staple in the season schedule.

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Yankees make Ryan Weathers decision after Saturday's exit

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 20

Blue Jays receive positive update on Spencer Arrighetti

Blue Jays receive positive update on trade acquisition Spencer Arrighetti

Recently acquired Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has yet to make his debut with the team following setbacks in his recovery from a foot injury.

Blue Jays are getting the best version of Alejandro Kirk amid pivotal postseason push

Max Scherzer was enraged after teammate Jesus Sanchez missed an easy fly ball

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