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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke to reporters about the club’s upcoming rotation plans.

Report: Eric Lauer is available for the Blue Jays out of the bullpen this weekend

Blue Jays manager John Schneider ejected after ripping umpire

Blue Jays manager takes shot at Tommy Pham after benches-clearing incident

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

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 / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 4

Blue Jays mid-term report card: Bowden Francis

I’ll be missing most of today. We are going to the Stampede grounds. My wife has friends visiting, and they wanted to go. So you can use the thread to discuss anything that comes up today or to bask in the glow of the sweep of the Yankees.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 17

Blue Jays place Bowden Francis (shoulder) on 15-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement. The 29-year-old Francis has fashioned a 2-8 record with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 17

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 10

How should Blue Jays move forward with Bowden Francis’ rotation spot?

The Toronto Blue Jays have a Bowden Francis problem. Statistically speaking, Francis has been one of the worst starting pitchers in the majors this season — if not the worst — as he ranks 106th out of 109 qualified major league starters (min.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / June 4

Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Hander Now at Top of Poor List in Team History After Rough Outing

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis moved to the top of a poor list in team history on Tuesday night as part of an 8-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) on Monday.

Has Eric Lauer earned a temporary spot in the Blue Jays rotation?

Blue Jays: Anthony Santander’s struggles have become impossible to ignore

The trickle down effect of a Barger breakout for the Blue Jays

20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

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

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

Watch: Rowdy Tellez gets revenge vs. team that traded him

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.

Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on paternity list, make other moves

Jazz Chisholm suspended by MLB in wake of profane social media post

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The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 6

Bowden Francis’ no-hit bid attempts with the Blue Jays

Over his past seven starts dating back to last season, Bowden Francis has thrown four no-hitters into the sixth inning. On Sunday afternoon, he’ll make his second start of the season after throwing a quality start in his first game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 31

Bowden Francis pitches Blue Jays to victory over Nats

Bowden Francis did not allow a hit until the sixth inning, Andres Gimenez homered and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Monday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 31

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 / 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 / Last Word On Sports / September 21, 2024

Behind Blue Jays Starter’s Recent Stretch of Dominance

Bowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays has put together a sensational second half of the season, leading to a new level of dominance in recent weeks.

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.

Blue Jays blew another late lead in 3-2 loss to the Mets

Watch: Mark Vientos walk-off home run lifts Mets to eighth straight win

Mets lose two-time All-Star for rest of the regular season

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The '2019 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz

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 the right call to try for no-hitter

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.

Bowden Francis can unlock everything for the Blue Jays

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The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

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