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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Shane Bieber's Status Gets Clarity as Blue Jays Deal With Bowden Francis Setback
Veteran starting pitcher Shane Bieber almost became a champion after the Toronto Blue Jays traded for him last season, but it wasn't meant to be. They lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, culminating in a 5-4, 11-inning loss in the final contest.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 18
Blue Jays Claim Intriguing Cubs Infielder to Fill Bowden Francis' Roster Spot
The Toronto Blue Jays entered Spring Training hoping to build on their 2025 World Series run, but the injury updates keep coming. The latest roster move tells that story pretty clearly.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 13
Assessing the Blue Jays’ rotation after the recent injury updates to Bieber and Francis
A week ago, the Blue Jays’ rotation appeared set, with multiple depth options available in the event of an injury. That will now be put to the test, because the day before pitchers and catchers reported, two injuries were announced by the Blue Jays that will immediately test that depth.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Apex Sports / February 11
Blue Jays To Start 2026 Season Without Starters Shane Bieber And Bowden Francis
The Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation took a hit yesterday with the news that Shane Bieber and Bowden Francis were both going to miss time. Francis will miss the entire season, while a timetable for Bieber has not yet been decided on.
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 / Bluejaysnation / February 10
Report: Blue Jays’ Santander out 5-6 months, Francis to miss the season due to UCL surgery
Two Toronto Blue Jays who had disappointing 2025 seasons are set to miss a good portion (or all) of 2026. Outfielder/DH Anthony Santander is set to undergo left labral surgery and will be out for five to six months.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10
Blue Jays' $92M slugger to miss at least five months as Toronto dealing with injuries early
Just a few months ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were one play away from winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Entering the 2026 MLB season, the Blue Jays are viewed as World Series contenders once again.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 29
Blue Jays: Predicting the Buffalo Bisons’ rotation
One area of weakness for the Toronto Blue Jays in the past few seasons has been starting pitching depth. A big reason for their early struggles in 2025 was because of that weakness.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 2
Examining Bowden Francis’s place on the 2026 Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have a Bowden Francis problem on their hands following their reported signing of Dylan Cease — and there’s no clear solution. Francis struggled mightily in 2025.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20, 2025
Blue Jays manager reveals rotation plans
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke to reporters about the club’s upcoming rotation plans.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28, 2025
Blue Jays transfer Bowden Francis to 60-day IL
The Blue Jays announced today that infielder Will Wagner has been reinstated from the restricted list. Outfielder Alan Roden has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo as the corresponding active roster move. Right-hander Bowden Francis was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot.
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 / July 18, 2025
Blue Jays: Yimi García shut down due to injury in pitching elbow
It’s not a good day on the injury front for the Toronto Blue Jays. Before Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants, John Schneider gave an update on injured players, and there was minimal good news.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 17, 2025
Blue Jays place Bowden Francis on 15-day IL, designate Erik Swanson for assignment
The Toronto Blue Jays are making a few changes on the pitching side ahead of Tuesday’s series opener versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Prior to first pitch,
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14, 2025
Jays have faith Bowden Francis can rebound vs. Phillies
It's been almost two months since Toronto starter Bowden Francis picked up a victory, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he still has trust in the 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-hander heading into Saturday afternoon's road start against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 21, 2025
Should the Blue Jays be concerned about Bowden Francis?
Bowden Francis emerged as one of the most positive and surprising developments during a 2024 season that fell far short of expectations. After being re-inserted into the starting rotation in August, the lanky righthander went 4-2 with a 1.53 ERA over nine starts, while twice taking no-hit bids into the ninth inning.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 15, 2025
The Blue Jays Need Bowden Francis To Find His Old Form
When Bowden Francis finally made the transition to the starting rotation last season, the results were impressive. Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers back in July of 2021, Francis worked exclusively out of the bullpen for the Toronto Blue Jays prior to 2024.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2025
Watch: Mariners' Rowdy Tellez gets revenge with homer off pitcher he was traded for
While the blast to right field boosted the .111 average Tellez brought into the at-bat, it also likely boosted his morale as well.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 31, 2025
Bowden Francis raises expectations with strong 2025 debut vs. Nationals
The word unhittable gets thrown around a little too much in baseball circles. But, for a nine-start stretch at the end of 2024, Bowden Francis approached that vaunted status.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 19, 2024
Blue Jays 2024 Player Review: Bowden Francis broke out after the trade deadline
Bowden Francis’ second half was historical and he positioned himself to be an important piece for the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation. Of any area the Blue Jays need to upgrade this off-season, starting pitching is the least of their concerns.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / September 25, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays' Bowden Francis Caps Off Dominant 2nd Half By Making MLB History
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis made his final start of the 2024 season on Tuesday night, and he did not disappoint. Francis mowed down the Boston Red Sox with ease, allowing just three hits and one walk across 5.0 scoreless innings.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / September 17, 2024
Breakout Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Bowden Francis On Pace to Set MLB Record
Much has been made of Bowden Francis' emergence as an elite arm for the Toronto Blue Jays, which is well-warrented considering he is on the precipice of making history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2024
Watch: Mets' Francisco Lindor crushes Blue Jays' no-hit bid
Star shortstop Francisco Lindor helped the New York Mets avoid dubious history Wednesday while sparking a come-from-behind win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / August 26, 2024
Bowden Francis Flirts with History, Continues to Dominate for the Blue Jays
History was almost made at the Rogers Centre earlier on Saturday – right-hander Bowden Francis was just three outs away from tossing the second no-hitter in franchise history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24, 2024
Blue Jays made right call to try for no-hitter despite heavy workload for Bowden Francis
The Toronto Blue Jays have thrown just one no-hitter in their franchise history. On Saturday, Bowden Francis came extraordinarily close to becoming the second pitcher to ever throw one for the franchise when he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 25, 2024
Blue Jays place RHP Bowden Francis (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis. Francis, who turned 28 on Monday, pitched two scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Kansas City.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25, 2024
Blue Jays place pitcher on IL
The injury highlights the thin starting depth for the Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21, 2024
Blue Jays rolling with this intriguing arm in season-opening rotation
The Toronto Blue Jays are giving intriguing hurler Bowden Francis a shot in the rotation.
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