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Examining the Blue Jays’ tiebreaker situation heading in September

September is a huge month for the Toronto Blue Jays. The final month of the Major League Baseball regular season pits the team against the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles (twice), Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers, four teams fighting for a playoff spot.

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Blue Jays’ series against Guardians has similar feel to Canada Day’s series against Yankees in 2025

Every series from here on out is important, but the Toronto Blue Jays’ next series against the Cleveland Guardians is the biggest series of the season.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays name Spencer Miles opener to begin crucial series Vs. Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays are going with an opener as they are set to begin a vital series against the Cleveland Guardians. Sitting 1.5 games back of the

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

Blue Jays outright Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays retained some pitching depth late Monday night. Per the MLB transaction log, Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment

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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.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 1

What’s Behind Spencer Arrighetti’s Struggles With the Blue Jays?

Spencer Arrighetti did not arrive at the Toronto Blue Jays in the best moment of his season. After returning from the injured list and putting together an encouraging start between April and May, his story began to take a negative turn.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 1

3 Blue Jays with the most to gain during the month of September

It’s officially September. Major League Baseball’s regular season has one month left as teams try to set themselves up for a World Series run or clubs

Max Scherzer News / Stadium Rant / September 1

Max Scherzer’s Strikeouts Make MLB History In Latest Blue Jays’ 7-0 Win

Max Scherzer made MLB strikeout history during the Toronto Blue Jays’ 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Scherzer recorded ten strikeouts, moving into ninth place on MLB’s all-time strikeout list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reacts to Retirement Announcement After Third Straight Win

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains not only the face of the franchise but one of the faces of baseball. He is in the middle of a tough season but still remains one of the most accomplished players of his era as a six-time All-Star, Gold Glover and two-time Silver Slugger.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Alejandro Kirk Sends Message to Mariners Player After Third Straight Win

The Toronto Blue Jays completed their sweep over the weekend against the Seattle Mariners. Catcher Alejandro Kirk continued what has been an excellent stretch, going 3-for-8 during the series with three RBIs, one home run and one stolen base.

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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 31

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: Canadians’ magic number for NWL Championship Series sits at two

The High-A Vancouver Canadians are on the cusp of booking their ticket to the Northwest League Championship Series. With a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over Spokane on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays’ High-A affiliate’s magic number sits at just two to punch what will likely be their fourth trip to the Championship Series in the five seasons.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 31

How Blue Jays Playoff Odds Shifted Before Huge Series vs Guardians

The home stretch of the regular season is here. The Toronto Blue Jays have 24 games left to clinch a playoff spot. Last weekend, the Blue Jays swept the Seattle Mariners, a significant step toward making the postseason a possibility.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 31

Blue Jays: Looking at the candidates to join Buck Martinez in the Hall of Excellence

On Saturday, Buck Martinez became the 12th member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ Hall of Excellence. Formerly named the Level of Excellence, Martinez joined

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Personal Announcement Made Away From Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is currently doing his best to help his club head back to the MLB playoffs. After sweeping the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, Toronto remains just 1.5 games back of the Cleveland Guardians for the final spot in the American League wild card race.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Former 13-Year MLB Player Sends Message Amid Alejandro Kirk Development

The Toronto Blue Jays are quietly climbing back in the American League playoff picture. At 68-70, they are only a game and a half back of the last Wild Card spot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 31

5 Blue Jays storylines to watch the rest of the season

Despite a disappointing season compared to 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays are heading into another meaningful September. While the Blue Jays won’t be able to defend their AL East crown, they could still find their way back into the postseason.

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The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 31

3 key series for the Blue Jays in September

Even after a disappointing stretch before the Seattle Mariners’ series, the Toronto Blue Jays are still very much in the playoff race as no team fighting

Alejandro Kirk News / Just Baseball / August 31

Alejandro Kirk Is Keeping the Blue Jays in the Race

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season as reigning AL Champions thanks to their run to Game 7 of the World Series last year. While most of this season hasn’t gone their way and they’ve performed well under expectations, their recent stretch of games has seen them surge back into the playoff picture.