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Blue Jays’ pitching staff in a strong position as they head back to Toronto

While Game 5 didn’t end the way Blue Jays fans had hoped, there are plenty of reasons to feel good about the way Game 6 and 7 are set up back at the Rogers Centre on Sunday and (hopefully) Monday.

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Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Reason for Bullpen Decision in Game 5 Loss to Mariners

The Toronto Blue Jays were one shutout bullpen performance from going up 3-2 in the AL Championship Series on Friday night. Instead, the Seattle Mariners now have that advantage after eighth-inning home runs by catcher Cal Raleigh and third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18

MLB playoff takeaways: Mariners one win away from first World Series; Ohtani leads Dodgers back to the Fall Classic

Both Championship Series of the 2025 MLB playoffs unfolded on Friday. In the American League, the Seattle Mariners moved to a 3–2 series lead in the ALCS with a 6–2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, moving within one win of their first-ever World Series appearance.

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Eugenio Suarez left Mariners reporters in tears during his postgame press conference

Shohei Ohtani delivers historic first inning for Dodgers in Game 4

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The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / October 17

Bullpen Blowup Costs Jays

Jays 2 Mariners 6 So that eighth inning was the only one that mattered. Brendon Little came in. People don’t like him but he’s been good this season. Cal Raleigh hit one that just cleared the left field wall.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Eugenio Suarez News / Yardbarker / October 17

Eugenio Suarez heating up could be Blue Jays' worst nightmare

Eugenio Suarez heating up for Mariners could be Blue Jays' worst nightmare

Suarez hit a pair of home runs on Friday night inside a raucous T-Mobile Park.

Mariners' Eugenio Suarez hits game-winning grand slam in ALCS Game 5

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays blow late lead in Game 5 of ALCS

The Toronto Blue Jays were just six outs away from returning home with a 3-2 series lead, then it was gone. On Friday evening, the Blue Jays fell 6-2 to the Seattle Mariners, pushing their backs against the wall.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 17

Mariners' Late Rally Puts Blue Jays on Brink of Elimination After ALCS Game 5

The American League Championship Series between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays reached a pivot point in Seattle, and that was before Friday's Game 5.

Eugenio Suarez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Mariners' Eugenio Suarez hits game-winning grand slam in ALCS Game 5

Suarez etched his name in Mariners’ postseason history.

Eugenio Suarez, Mariners slam Jays for 3-2 ALCS edge

Eugenio Suarez heating up for Mariners could be Blue Jays' worst nightmare

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The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

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George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Blue Jays: George Springer exits game after taking fastball off knee

There’s some not-so-great news out of Seattle. During Friday’s Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, Toronto Blue Jays’ designated hitter George Springer was hit by a pitch on the knee cap.

Max Scherzer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 17

Vintage Game Four Max Scherzer Includes Fiery Reaction On The Mound

Nothing is better than post-season baseball, the highs and lows, the overflowing emotions and pressure, and the nuances of the game on the center stage, unknowing what will happen during any given pitch in a matchup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Blue Jays: 2025 Arizona Fall League Game 6 recap

Another day, another loss for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League. Although the Desert Dogs fell 5-3 to the Scottsdale Scorpions to drop to 2-4, the two Toronto Blue Jays’ prospects participating in this game had a good day.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 17

Blue Jays Roster Full of Breakout Possibilities Going Into ALCS Game 5

The American League Championship Series is more than half way through and what looked like was going to be a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays by the Seattle Mariners has actually turned into quite a match between the two squads.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 17

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Blue Jays History in ALCS Game 4 Win

The Toronto Blue Jays needed their offense to wake up if they were to make this American League Championship Series competitive. Returning to Seattle would be a tall task, but John Schneider's team delivered.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Blue Jays manager has great quote after getting threatened by Max Scherzer

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was all smiles on Thursday after getting his soul snatched by Max Scherzer on national television.

Max Scherzer screamed at Blue Jays manager to keep him in Game 4

MLB playoff takeaways: Dodgers move one win away from World Series, Blue Jays even series in dominating win

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Anthony Santander News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Blue Jays Outfielder Removed from Postseason Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays are removing outfielder Anthony Santander from their postseason roster. Santander was the Blue Jays’ biggest offseason acquisition, and since he is not eligible for the World Series, his dismal first season with Toronto is over.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16

Blue Jays will be without former All-Star for remainder of postseason

Major League Baseball has officially approved the substitution of Joey Loperfido for Anthony Santander on the Blue Jays’ playoff roster.

Shohei Ohtani made big change ahead of NLCS Game 3

George Springer continues to make a name for himself in the postseason

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 16

George Springer continues to make a name for himself in the postseason

Springer contributed to an offensive outburst that helped the Blue Jays narrow their deficit in the ALCS, and he continued his climb up an impressive postseason leaderboard in the process.

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