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Why Can't The Toronto Blue Jays Generate Early Offense?

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offense as a whole has been largely disappointing this season, and one reason is how slowly they tend to start games. A recent post from Codify Baseball noted that Toronto has scored just 51 first-inning runs, the fewest in MLB.

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Today in Blue Jays History: Jays trade for Cliff Johnson

41 Years Ago On August 29, 1985, the Blue Jays traded three minor leaguers—Matt Williams (not that Matt Williams), Jeff Mays, and Greg Ferlanda—to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Cliff Johnson.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Blue Jays, facing Mariners, eager to inch closer in wild-card race

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon. Toronto followed up an 8-1 rout in the series opener on Friday by taking advantage of walks allowed by Seattle's bullpen to win Saturday's contest.

Josh Smith News / Bluejaysnation / August 30

Blue Jays’ Josh Smith picks up hit in third rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

As Major League Baseball gets ready to expand their rosters on September 1, the timing could not be better for Josh Smith. On Saturday, Smith, whom the

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / Yardbarker / August 29

Brett Bateman continues to be an impactful sparkplug for the Blue Jays

There's no stopping rookie Brett Bateman who continues to be an explosive sparkplug for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays inch closer to playoff spot with comeback victory over Mariners

Blue Jays rally from 3 down to edge Mariners

Nathan Lukes providing Blue Jays momentum in wild-card race

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 29

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays inch closer to playoff spot with comeback victory over Mariners

Just like that, the Toronto Blue Jays have pulled us back in. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners by a score of 4-3, overcoming a 3-0 deficit.

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Blue Jays Make Dylan Cease Announcement Before Mariners Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting to make the postseason. With less than a month left in the regular season, Toronto has some work to do if they want to make the playoffs, but not all hope is lost.

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,

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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 28