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September 18 Gameday: Blue Jays head to Arlington for crucial three-game series against Rangers

September 18 Gameday: Blue Jays head to Arlington for crucial three-game series against Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays season is coming down to the wire. Nine games left to decide the playoff picture. It will take a lot of winning and poor play from their wild card adversaries, but the path remains open for the Jays to make it to October.

Lenyn Sosa News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
Report: Blue Jays release Lenyn Sosa

Report: Blue Jays release Lenyn Sosa

A Toronto Blue Jays depth infielder is heading for free agency. As per the Buffalo Bisons transactions page, the organization has released infielder Lenyn Sosa and catcher William Simoneit.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 18
Blue Jays Set Starting Lineup Ahead of Crucial Series in Arlington Against Rangers

Blue Jays Set Starting Lineup Ahead of Crucial Series in Arlington Against Rangers

Unfortunately for the Toronto Blue Jays, the fate of their season will likely be decided by the end of the weekend. But that is what happens when a ballclub relies on other teams to lose and doesn't take advantage of games that should be logged in the W column.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz
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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
Series Recap: Blue Jays suffer major setback in series loss to Tigers

Series Recap: Blue Jays suffer major setback in series loss to Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays’ margin of error is essentially zero at this point. With their playoff hopes dwindling, the Blue Jays hosted the Detroit Tigers for the penultimate home series this season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 18
Jose Rodriguez set to join Blue Jays bullpen with Michael Lorenzen DFA'd

Jose Rodriguez set to join Blue Jays bullpen with Michael Lorenzen DFA'd

Jose Rodriguez will get his chance to shine following Michael Lorenzen's struggles.

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman continues to show he's an elite leadoff hitter
The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
Michael Lorenzen News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
Blue Jays designate Michael Lorenzen for assignment, select José Rodríguez to MLB roster

Blue Jays designate Michael Lorenzen for assignment, select José Rodríguez to MLB roster

Michael Lorenzen has been designated for assignment ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers, per the Toronto Blue Jays’ announcement.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18
Blue Jays Designate Michael Lorenzen For Assignment

Blue Jays Designate Michael Lorenzen For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have designated right-hander Michael Lorenzen for assignment. His roster spot goes to fellow right-hander José Rodríguez, who has been selected to the roster.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer could earn additional $1 million incentive in next start against O’s

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer could earn additional $1 million incentive in next start against O’s

All Max Scherzer needs is to record one out in the third inning of his next start to trigger another $1 million incentive in his contract, bringing his overall earnings to $5 million this season.

Dylan Cease News / Viral Sports News / September 18
Dylan Cease Makes Dramatic Vow With Toronto Blue Jays’ Season on the Line

Dylan Cease Makes Dramatic Vow With Toronto Blue Jays’ Season on the Line

Dylan Cease said he will “die on the battlefield” for the Toronto Blue Jays as he takes the ball Friday night against the Texas Rangers with Toronto’s playoff hopes in question.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
The Blue Jays still have a shot in September, unlike past futile seasons

The Blue Jays still have a shot in September, unlike past futile seasons

The Toronto Blue Jays weren’t supposed to be in this position. On one hand, you’d think the defending American League Champions would be much better than a 76-77 record, fighting for the last Wild Card spot.

Anthony Santander News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Blue Jays Receive Another Tough Update on Anthony Santander 

Blue Jays Receive Another Tough Update on Anthony Santander 

Anthony Santander’s comeback with the Toronto Blue Jays has hit another setback with the regular season nearing its end. Santander was scratched from the Buffalo Bisons’ lineup Tuesday because of lower back discomfort and remained out Wednesday.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
 The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
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 The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
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Josh Winckowski News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
Josh Winckowski continues to make case to join Blue Jays’ bullpen

Josh Winckowski continues to make case to join Blue Jays’ bullpen

Josh Winckowski is doing all he can to be considered as a late-season callup for the Toronto Blue Jays.  On Tuesday night, Winckowski pitched in his fifth

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
Report: José Rodríguez set to join Blue Jays in Arlington

Report: José Rodríguez set to join Blue Jays in Arlington

The Toronto Blue Jays’ carousel of relief pitchers has continued. According to Gate 14’s Avery Chenier, José Rodríguez is set to join the team in Arlington ahead of the series against the Texas Rangers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 17
Spencer Miles has been an exceptional Rule 5 draft selection for the Blue Jays

Spencer Miles has been an exceptional Rule 5 draft selection for the Blue Jays

Spencer Miles' breakout rookie campaign this season with the Toronto Blue Jays has made him a standout Rule 5 draft pick.

Injury setback hampers hopes of Anthony Santander returning to Blue Jays this season
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman continues to show he's an elite leadoff hitter
The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz
Ernie Clement News / Just Baseball / September 18
Ernie Clement Is Fading at the Worst Time for the Blue Jays

Ernie Clement Is Fading at the Worst Time for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting for a chance at playing in the 2026 postseason and all their stars and newly-acquired players have been performing well down the stretch to help them reach that goal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 16
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman continues to show he's an elite leadoff hitter

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman continues to show he's an elite leadoff hitter

Toronto Blue Jays rookie hitting phenom Brett Bateman has excelled as the team's leadoff hitter. He has recorded 46 hits across his first 34 at-bats in the big leagues. 

Ninth-inning error sends streaking Tigers to victory over Blue Jays
Injury setback hampers hopes of Anthony Santander returning to Blue Jays this season
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes franchise history with latest HR
Rays' Junior Caminero makes history with second recent walk-off HR
The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
Jameson Taillon News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16
Jameson Taillon Seeking Additional Opinions On Elbow, Won’t Return This Season

Jameson Taillon Seeking Additional Opinions On Elbow, Won’t Return This Season

Blue Jays righty Jameson Taillon landed on the injured list last week due to elbow inflammation. At the time, Jays manager John Schneider couldn’t definitively rule out a return before season’s end, noting that Taillon was still gathering opinions on that ailing elbow.

Anthony Santander News / Yardbarker / September 15
Injury setback hampers hopes of Santander returning this season

Injury setback hampers hopes of Anthony Santander returning to Blue Jays this season

The Toronto Blue Jays' hopes of Santander returning this season continue to look bleak as he faces yet another injury hurdle.

Blue Jays look to bounce back after 9th-inning loss to Tigers
Ninth-inning error sends streaking Tigers to victory over Blue Jays
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dylan Cease on pace to climb Blue Jays' single-season strikeout ranks

Dylan Cease on pace to climb Blue Jays' single-season strikeout ranks

Cease is 56 strikeouts away from breaking the Toronto Blue Jays' single-season strikeout record.

Blue Jays get long-awaited power boost ahead of series against Tigers
Blue Jays' relief corps has been driving force behind late postseason push
Blue Jays power past Orioles, move to .500
The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / September 13
Blue Jays' relief corps has been driving force behind late postseason push

Blue Jays' relief corps has been driving force behind late postseason push

The Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen has been a key part of the team's late-season success, as they continue to grind and battle their way into a final AL wild-card spot. 

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaks home-run slump at Rogers Centre
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB home runs in back-to-back games
Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season
The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz
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
Kazuma Okamoto 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
Brett Bateman 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
Rudy Martin 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

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