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Blue Jays prospects Brandon Barriera and Daniel Guerra impress in Thursday’s rehab assignments

Blue Jays prospect and former first-round pick Brandon Barriera is back on the mound after a two-month absence, as well as Daniel Guerra making the move to Dunedin for his second start since landing on the IL.

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Blue Jays’ Jesús Sánchez begins FCL rehab assignment, shifting to Single-A on Friday

Outfielder Jesús Sánchez returned to game action on Thursday, beginning a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League while recovering from a right ankle sprain.

Daulton Varsho News / Viral Sports News / July 24

Blue Jays Predicted to Say Goodbye to Playoff Hero at Deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays could be faced with a difficult decision before the MLB trade deadline, as one recent prediction has identified outfielder Daulton Varsho as the player most likely to be moved.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Stadium Rant / July 24

Toronto Blue Jays Trade Deadline: Top 5 Players to Sell

The Toronto Blue Jays trade deadline finds them in the graveyard of the AFC East, with six teams to jump to get the final Wild Card spot. Outside of infielder Ernie Clement and starting pitcher Dylan Cease, the roster is performing far below their 2025-26 American League Champion level.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 24

Why Blue Jays' Myles Straw deserves more recognition

The 2022 Gold Glove winner has continued to provide solid defense paired with elite speed.

Historic streak snapped, Red Sox attempt to bounce back vs. Blue Jays

Shane Bieber shoves as Blue Jays salvage series finale against Rays

Blue Jays recall Davis Schneider amid need for offensive spark

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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.

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 24

Blue Jays Star Boosting Trade Value, but Underlying Metrics Still Raise Questions

Just a few weeks ago, Shane Bieber looked like a difficult gamble for any contender. After missing time with elbow inflammation and opening the season with inconsistent results, there were more questions than answers about how much he could offer before reaching free agency.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 24

2026 MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays and Red Sox trade fits

What a difference a little over a month can make. Back on June 18, the Toronto Blue Jays were wrapping up a three-game series sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park that pulled the Blue Jays to 37-38 and dropped the Red Sox to 29-43. Now the two clubs are set to meet again at Fenway, and paths that followed that sweep are a stark contrast.

Shane Bieber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Insider drops intriguing Shane Bieber trade update after win vs. Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays still have Shane Bieber for now. His name has been floated as a possible trade target, with the MLB Trade Deadline just right around the corner.

Shane Bieber News / Field Level Media / July 23

Shane Bieber shoves as Blue Jays salvage series finale against Rays

Shane Bieber pitched a strong seven innings Thursday afternoon and the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1. Bieber (2-1) allowed one run, three hits and no walks with three strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 23

Jays Win!

Rays 1 Blue Jays 3 WE SCORED THREE RUNS! It isn’t like we had a lot of hits, just seven (with three walks). But it was enough We scored a run in each of the first, third and seventh innings: First: With two out, Ernie Clement singled.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays eke out win over Rays to end skid as deadline looms

The Toronto Blue Jays ended their four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre on Thursday, providing the smallest ray of hope as the prospect of selling at the August 3rd’s trade deadline looms.

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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.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Blue Jays Minor League Musings: Arjun Nimmala’s power stroke and FCL Jays looking to repeat as champions

In the coming week, the farm system will be the centre of attention regarding the Toronto Blue Jays. Thanks to being 10 games below .500, the Blue Jays have cemented themselves as sellers ahead of August 3rd’s trade deadline.

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Blue Jays Announce Move After Disappointing Addison Barger News

The Toronto Blue Jays have been a disappointment in 2026, so much so that the club is nearing seller territory at this year's trade deadline. After last

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Kevin Gausman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 23

Blue Jays Veteran Right-Hander is One of MLB's Top Trade Deadline Prospects

Nothing has really gone right for the Toronto Blue Jays after the All-Star break. Now sitting with one of the worst records in the American League and last in the AL East, the chances for Toronto to make a postseason run are looking slim.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Blue Jays Facing Decision After Max Scherzer Update

Max Scherzer gave the Toronto Blue Jays an update on his recovery Thursday after his third rehab start, but the team is still waiting to make a decision on when and where his next outing could be, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Blue Jays sign 17 draftees and 8 non-drafted free agents

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their 2026 draft class. At the start of Thursday afternoon’s game, the team announced that it has signed 17 of the 19 drafted players, as well as eight non-drafted free agents.

Rudy Martin News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Blue Jays claim Rudy Martin Jr. off waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have added another left-handed batting outfielder to their 40-man roster. On Thursday afternoon, 7News’ Ari Alexander reported that the Blue Jays have claimed Rudy Martin Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 23

Blue Jays recall Davis Schneider amid need for offensive spark

The Blue Jays are looking for a spark amid a post-All-Star break slump.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr sees Hall of Fame chances dwindle with putrid 2026 season

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 46-56 on the campaign, with less than half of the year to go. The Blue Jays’ struggles have caused some to wonder if a major trade might be on the horizon to break up a core that won the AL less than a year ago.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Blue Jays recall Davis Schneider and Adam Macko, option Sean Keys and place Patrick Corbin on 15-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays’ roster shuffle continued Thursday. Before the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Blue Jays announced that they recalled both Davis Schneider and Adam Macko. Schneider returns to the big-league club after putting together a strong July in Triple-A with the Bisons.

Kevin Gausman News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Kevin Gausman’s No-Trade Clause

As the Blue Jays continue to trend toward selling, there’ll be an increased focus on some of their short-term veterans — rentals in particular. Right-hander Kevin Gausman stands as one of the most prominent names who could be shipped out if Toronto does sell, recent struggles notwithstanding.

Arjun Nimmala News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 23