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Schneider on Cease starting for AL: 'The decision was Dylan regardless'

July 13, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Dylan Cease will walk to the mound as the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s All-Star Game, a decision that John Schneider locked in with some 72 hours’ notice. The only surprise may be that it took the Blue Jays manager so long to decide. As Schneider unveiled

Could Trade Deadline be answer to Blue Jays' lackluster first half?

July 13, 2026

Coming out of the break, the clock is officially ticking on the Blue Jays, who sit 45-51 and on the outside edge of an AL Wild Card race that’s begging for a team to take charge. It feels like the Blue Jays have been stuck in this exact same spot

From 13th-round Draft pick to All-Star manager: Schneider reflects on journey

July 13, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Twenty-four years ago, the Blue Jays drafted a catcher named John Schneider in the 13th round. You won’t find him on any of the old top prospect lists. Where you will find him is in the dugout at the All-Star Game, managing the American League. The real

Here are the Blue Jays' 2026 Draft picks

July 12, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- This Draft class demanded creativity from the Blue Jays’ amateur scouting department, who needed to spend wisely and dig up some gems in the later rounds.

Blue Jays sense urgency as 'make-or-break' second half lies ahead

July 12, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Everybody can exhale now, at least for a few days. The Blue Jays, stuck all season hovering just below .500, enter the All-Star break in the exact same spot. While the past few days had some bursts of optimism, they head into the break off a pair

Yesavage 'out of whack' in loss to Padres -- but is Vladdy back on track?

July 12, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Saturday’s game offered plenty of opportunities to pull out your phone and read about who the Blue Jays had taken in the early rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft.

'He's got two October pitches': Blue Jays draft ASU lefty Carlon with 1st pick

July 11, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Blue Jays selected left-hander Cole Carlon with their first pick Saturday in the 2026 MLB Draft, at No. 39 overall. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound lefty out of Arizona State was ranked as the No. 26 prospect in the class by MLB Pipeline and provides an exciting combination

Key takeaways: Rookie star ties a record; key players on the upswing

July 11, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- All of a sudden, it feels like the Blue Jays have found themselves on the West Coast. Friday’s 5-3 win over the Padres was their third in a row, and with a weekend left to build some momentum going into the All-Star break, the Blue Jays can

'Very manly' Okamoto ties Ohtani's rookie record -- and it's not even the All-Star break

July 11, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Kazuma Okamoto has tied Shohei Ohtani for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player in their rookie season in Major League history, launching his 22nd Friday night in a 5-3 win over the Padres at Petco Park. When your name shows up in the same sentence

Blue Jays trade reliever Nance to Twins for catcher prospect Sprock

July 10, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Blue Jays have traded reliever Tommy Nance to the Twins for catching prospect Ryan Sprock, the clubs announced on Friday. Toronto is also sending international bonus pool money to the Twins. This comes at somewhat of a surprising time, still a few weeks out from the

What will Blue Jays do at Deadline with crowded AL playoff picture?

July 10, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Other than Rays fans, who can look at the American League standings without gritting their teeth a bit? It’s a mess. The Blue Jays are stuck in that crowded, tangled Wild Card picture, making the next few weeks leading up to the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline crucial.

Scherzer makes 2nd rehab start, looks toward improved second half

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The great Max Scherzer has spent more time rehabbing than pitching in the big leagues this season for the Blue Jays, but once more, the future Hall of Famer is climbing his way back. Wednesday night with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, Scherzer made his second rehab start

Key takeaways: Blue Jays 10, Giants 0

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park teased us with history as Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Giants, falling just short of joining Dave Stieb, who remains the only Blue Jays pitcher in history to pull it off. By the time your heart

Cease comes 3 outs from ending 36-year no-no drought, then asks: 'How many K's did I have?'

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Dave Stieb still stands alone, right where he’s been for 36 years. Another heartbreak now lives on his doorstep, another no-hitter that fell just short of giving Stieb the company that’s long been overdue. This time, it’s Dylan Cease left with the memory of what could have

Fisher remembers 'amazing' father while on bereavement

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Braydon Fisher lost his father, Normand, on Monday in San Francisco, a man he says “never had a bad day.” Norm Fisher grew up in nearby Vanden, California, and was visiting some old friends from Vanden High School Monday prior to the Blue Jays’ series against the

Blue Jays ready to get creative to find value in Draft

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The 2026 MLB Draft brings another opportunity for the Blue Jays to add young talent to a farm system that’s back on the rise, but you’ll have to wait a while to hear their first pick. The Blue Jays won’t pick until No. 39, as their first-round

Blue Jays take big step toward breaking out of funk with 9-run showing in SF

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- If the Blue Jays are going to turn this season around, it cannot be done gently. There must be big swings, broken glass and a little chaos -- anything to shake themselves from this slumber.

Unexpected stars lead the way as Blue Jays get back in win column

July 8, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- It’s been a while since a Blue Jays game looked like that.

Frustration boiling over for Schneider, Blue Jays on West Coast trip

July 7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Two months from now, we’ll turn back to talk about this series in San Francisco. It’s up to the Blue Jays to decide whether this was the turning point or the cliff. So many of the Blue Jays’ 49 losses this season have been frustrating, but none

Key takeaways: Giants 10, Blue Jays 1

July 7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Searching for a turning point in their season, the Blue Jays keep turning the wrong way. Monday’s 10-1 loss to the Giants put all of this season’s flaws on display, from a dormant offense to a defensive game that just doesn’t feel as clean as the 2025

Checking in on 1 standout Blue Jays prospect at each level

July 6, 2026

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Blue Jays, alumni invest $300K in Canada's baseball future

July 2, 2026

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Keys turns on the ignition for 1st MLB homer -- on Canada Day!

July 1, 2026

TORONTO -- Welcome to the show, Sean Keys. The Blue Jays rookie had his first big league “moment,” launching his first career home run on Canada Day in front of a packed house at Rogers Centre during a 9-3 win against the Mets on Wednesday.

Straw, Miles add to Canada Day celebrations in dominant Blue Jays win

July 1, 2026

TORONTO -- With a packed house and massive audience watching from home on the Canada Day holiday, the Blue Jays finally treated everyone to a stress-free day of baseball. There haven’t been many of these, but if the Blue Jays are going to dig themselves out of this 41-46 record

Vintage Gausman goes 6 strong to end tough June on high note

June 30, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays ran into a buzzsaw Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. His name is Nolan McLean. The Mets’ rookie dominated the Blue Jays’ lineup, or at least what was left of it. The 3-0 loss rolled by all too calmly without much of a threat from the