Yardbarker
Brett Bateman’s Contact Ability Is Exceeding Expectations for Blue Jays

Brett Bateman’s Contact Ability Is Exceeding Expectations for Blue Jays

Often, it is not a 400-foot blast that you expect to see come out of Brett Bateman’s swing. It is usually a quick movement of the wrists like lightning, and lightning and almost certainly soft contact that will put the infield in trouble with his lurking speed.

Trey Yesavage News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Trey Yesavage On Track With Rehab, Could Return Next Week

Trey Yesavage On Track With Rehab, Could Return Next Week

The Blue Jays are just one game back of the Guardians for the last AL Wild Card spot following wins by both clubs today. Toronto won the season series between the two clubs four games to two, so they now have 12 games remaining to at least tie Cleveland’s regular season record and sneak into the playoffs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Message After Personal Decision

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Message After Personal Decision

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hit his first home run of the season at home during Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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 / Field Level Media / September 13
Blue Jays power past Orioles, move to .500

Blue Jays power past Orioles, move to .500

The Toronto Blue Jays hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning Sunday and went on to defeat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-1. George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / September 13

Homers from Springer, Guerrero, Okamoto Help Jays Win

Orioles 1 Jays 8 Well, Vlad finally homered at Rogers. He would have had two, except the wind pushed one back to make it just a double. And Springer and Okamoto homered on either side of Vlad’s so the Jays could go back-to-back-to-back in the fifth inning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 13
Blue Jays' Guerrero finally breaks home-run slump at Rogers Centre

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaks home-run slump at Rogers Centre

Guerrero broke out of his home-run slump at Rogers Centre, crushing his ninth homer of the season on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Jays, Orioles in thick of AL wild-card race as games dwindle
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / September 13
September 13 Gameday: Dylan Cease takes the mound as Blue Jays look for series victory over Orioles

September 13 Gameday: Dylan Cease takes the mound as Blue Jays look for series victory over Orioles

With each passing day, the stakes only rise for the Toronto Blue Jays.  Following Saturday’s 7-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, coupled with the Cleveland

Trey Yesavage News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13
Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage targeting injury return in final week

Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage targeting injury return in final week

With the Toronto Blue Jays looking to lock up a wild-card spot for the 2026 MLB Playoffs, the team could be getting a huge injury return soon in the form of pitcher Trey Yesavage.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / Just Baseball / September 13

The Toronto Blue Jays Played the Middle Perfectly at the Trade Deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season expected to be one of the best teams in baseball but the season hasn’t exactly played out the way that the reigning AL Champs would’ve hoped.

Denis Samudio News / Bluejaysnation / September 13
Denis Samudio impressed with Single-A Dunedin following his mid-season acquisition

Denis Samudio impressed with Single-A Dunedin following his mid-season acquisition

The Toronto Blue Jays know how to develop pitching throughout all levels of their organization.  While Trey Yesavage’s rise from Single-A to the majors

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Blue Jays outlast Orioles as teams battle to stay in playoff race

Blue Jays outlast Orioles as teams battle to stay in playoff race

Alejandro Kirk belted a two-run home run and had three RBIs Saturday afternoon to help the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 7-3.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 12
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays slug two home runs to even up series with Orioles

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays slug two home runs to even up series with Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column.  On Saturday, the Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 to improve their record to 74-75 through 149

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 12
Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

Kazuma Okamoto's rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays has been a massive win, as he leads the team in home runs (31) and RBI (84). His 31 home runs also rank him second among all third basemen in MLB. 

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games
Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.
The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 12
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Brett Bateman has already established himself as an impactful sparkplug, but he's also shown he has some pop with his bat.

Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.
The race for MLB expansion: Breaking down the six leading cities
The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 12
September 12 Gameday: Blue Jays turn to bullpen day looking to bounce back Vs. Orioles

September 12 Gameday: Blue Jays turn to bullpen day looking to bounce back Vs. Orioles

With just over two weeks left in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time to continue spiralling against teams below them in the Wild Card hunt.

Anthony Santander News / Bluejaysnation / September 12
Anthony Santander singles in second rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

Anthony Santander singles in second rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo

Anthony Santander took another step closer to rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays.  On Friday night, Santander appeared in his second rehab game with Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / September 11
Blue Jays DFA OF Jesus Sanchez, promote OF Rudy Martin Jr.

Blue Jays DFA OF Jesus Sanchez, promote OF Rudy Martin Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays designated outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment Friday and recalled outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. from Triple-A Buffalo. Sanchez was in his first season with the Blue Jays and batted .260 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 99 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / September 11
The Blue Jays’ Best Feel-Good Story Comes in the Season’s Final Month

The Blue Jays’ Best Feel-Good Story Comes in the Season’s Final Month

After coming oh, so close to winning it all last October, the Toronto Blue Jays have come crashing back down to earth this year. Things haven’t looked great, and there are a myriad of reasons behind such a dramatic fall from grace.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11
Blue Jays Designate Jesús Sánchez For Assignment

Blue Jays Designate Jesús Sánchez For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced Friday that outfielder Jesús Sánchez has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to outfielder Rudy Martin Jr., whose previously reported call to the majors is now official.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 11
Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

Martin is unexpectedly getting called up by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Blue Jays, Orioles chasing Guardians for final AL wild-card spot
Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela's offense has declined since departure of Tyler Heineman
Henry Bolte homers as Athletics blank Blue Jays
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
Brandon Valenzuela News / Yardbarker / September 9
Brandon Valenzuela's offense has declined since departure of Tyler Heineman

Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela's offense has declined since departure of Tyler Heineman

Since the departure of veteran catcher Tyler Heineman, Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela's offense has taken a major detour.

Josh Smith has been a productive addition for Blue Jays
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 9
Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

Have this week's results decided the Cy Young race?

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to pitch again for Yankees in 2026
Aaron Judge delivered a great quote after his return from injury
Yankees clinch 34th straight winning season in Aaron Judge return
Examining the Blue Jays’ potential Wild Card Series rotation
The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz
Josh Smith News / Yardbarker / September 9
Josh Smith has been a productive addition for Blue Jays

Josh Smith has been a productive addition for Blue Jays

A new environment has allowed him to bounce back following struggles with the Rangers.

Moving struggling Spencer Arrighetti to bullpen could help save Blue Jays in tight postseason push
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone
The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 9
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto becomes fifth Japanese-born player to reach significant home run milestone

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto has now become the fifth Japanese-born player to record 30 home runs in an MLB season. 

Anthony Santander to begin Triple-A rehab stint this week, what happens if he rejoins Blue Jays?
Blue Jays: Analyzing Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s struggles at the plate this season
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Spencer Arrighetti News / Yardbarker / September 7
Moving struggling Arrighetti to bullpen could help save Blue Jays

Moving struggling Spencer Arrighetti to bullpen could help save Blue Jays in tight postseason push

Since joining the team, Arrighetti has gone 0-4 with an inflated 8.04 ERA across four appearances and two starts.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award
Kazuma Okamoto has provided a winning mentality for the Blue Jays as  elite run producer
The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 5
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in conversation for another Gold Glove Award

Guerrero hasn't had the season expected from an offensive standpoint following his $500 million contract extension, he's compiled a strong defensive campaign.

Blue Jays RHP Jameson Taillon (elbow) set for MRI
Ascending Blue Jays battle Royals, focus on better wild-card positioning
The 'Gold Glove & Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.