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Bateman proving to be 'a dude,' helps Blue Jays stay hot in win over Sox

August 11, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays just keep holding the line, suddenly playing a scrappy and stubborn brand of baseball. Tuesday’s 5-3 win over the Red Sox at Rogers Centre wasn’t pretty, but we’re long past aesthetics here. The Blue Jays need wins any way they can find them, and with

Last night's 4th-out ruling was weird. But it gets even weirder ...

August 11, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays would like to have a normal day at the ballpark Tuesday. No stoppages in play, no calls to New York, no rule books and no fourth outs. Monday’s ruling against the Red Sox, which allowed a Boston run to hit the board 15 minutes after

Yesavage has surgery on left knee, could still return this season

August 11, 2026

TORONTO -- Trey Yesavage underwent surgery on his left knee to repair his meniscus, cleaning up an injury he suffered recently in Houston. Even here in August, the Blue Jays aren’t closing the door on Yesavage returning in 2026, either. “He’s week to week. We’re not ruling him out for

Blue Jays place Taillon (right forearm tendinitis) on IL, recall Chase Lee

August 11, 2026

TORONTO -- Jameson Taillon hit the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis on Tuesday, a day after leaving his Blue Jays home debut early after just four innings. It is yet another blow to a rotation that cannot escape them. Taillon was cruising against the Red Sox, too, which

Rule check: Red Sox-Blue Jays delayed for unusual run-scoring play

August 11, 2026

TORONTO -- Did that run count? How many outs were there? What the heck is a fourth out? What on earth just happened? For 15 minutes following the end of the top of the seventh of the Red Sox-Blue Jays series opener on Monday night at Rogers Centre, that’s what

Taillon exits first home start with right forearm discomfort

August 10, 2026

TORONTO -- Jameson Taillon left his Blue Jays home debut early after just four innings with right forearm discomfort, yet another blow to a rotation that cannot escape them. Taillon was cruising against the Red Sox, too, which adds some salt to the wound. After a pair of walks in

McAdoo's second MLB homer shows Schneider's willingness to ride hot hand

August 10, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays are going to make this interesting, aren’t they? With another win Monday night, 2-1, to open their series against the Red Sox, the Blue Jays carried over some momentum from their recent 4-3 road trip. It’s still a steep hill to climb, given all of

Vladdy out of lineup again while dealing with hamstring tightness

August 6, 2026

HOUSTON -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was out of the Blue Jays’ lineup for their 5-4 win in the series finale on Wednesday after he looked uncomfortable after running out a ground ball late in Tuesday’s game. Guerrero was still available off the bench and the Blue Jays are not considering

Get to know Toronto's trio of new starters

August 6, 2026

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Clement breaks the seal in 10th to keep post-Deadline momentum going 

August 5, 2026

HOUSTON -- The odds are stacked heavily against them, but the Blue Jays aren’t lying down following the Trade Deadline. Wednesday’s 5-4 win over the Astros in extra innings gave them a series win over the AL West leaders, powered by Ernie Clement’s 10th-inning blast. The Blue Jays still have

Yesavage (left knee inflammation) placed on IL after MRI imaging

August 5, 2026

HOUSTON -- Trey Yesavage has been placed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation after he left Tuesday night’s game against the Astros during his warmup for the third inning. Most injuries feel surprising in the moment, but this one particularly so. Yesavage was throwing his usual warmup pitches

Blue Jays fall off track vs. Astros after Yesavage's early exit

August 4, 2026

HOUSTON -- It was all going so well until manager John Schneider and the Blue Jays’ trainer bolted from the dugout before the bottom of the third inning. Once Trey Yesavage left the game early with left knee discomfort, the Blue Jays quickly crumbled against a stronger Astros team and

Yesavage exits with left knee discomfort, will get MRI Wednesday

August 4, 2026

HOUSTON -- Trey Yesavage left Tuesday’s game in Houston with left knee discomfort, another blow to a Blue Jays team in need of some better breaks. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday, and the Blue Jays will reevaluate then. Yesavage was throwing warmup pitches prior to the bottom

Guerrero still optimistic about Blue Jays' season: 'Something good can happen'

August 4, 2026

HOUSTON -- The final two months of the Blue Jays’ season matter because they must matter. These cannot be empty days, filling time between now and the offseason. Tuesday afternoon, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood in a changed clubhouse. He’s the face of the Blue Jays, a 53-60 team which had

Blue Jays send former closer Hoffman to Twins for prospect package

August 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Blue Jays struck one last time before the bell rang at the Trade Deadline, dealing reliever Jeff Hoffman to the Twins for what looks like their highest-upside package of the Deadline, shortly before a 3-1 win over the Astros at Daikin Park. That package was headlined by

Blue Jays boast revamped prospect rankings after Deadline flurry

August 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- Everybody can exhale now. After six trades over a hectic 24 hours, the Blue Jays have finally made it through a complicated Trade Deadline.

Blue Jays acquire RHP Arrighetti, send Varsho to Astros while in Houston

August 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Blue Jays sent Daulton Varsho across the diamond here in Houston to join the Astros, in a deal that netted them 26-year-old starter Spencer Arrighetti. Arrighetti is another long-term addition for their rotation after landing José Soriano from the Angels in a big, splashy deal Monday morning.

Blue Jays trade for RHP Soriano, deal No. 2 prospect Nimmala to Halos

August 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- Just 12 hours after trading rotation cornerstone Kevin Gausman, the Blue Jays have found his replacement, acquiring right-hander José Soriano from the Angels. The Blue Jays will be sending the Angels a package headlined by No. 2 prospect Arjun Nimmala, their 2023 first-rounder who’s in the middle of

Blue Jays keep adding, land versatile Smith from Rangers

August 3, 2026

HOUSTON -- With the rest of the trade market waiting for the Blue Jays to sell, they’ve turned around and made another addition. Hours after adding José Soriano from the Angels for a package headlined by No. 2 prospect Arjun Nimmala, Toronto announced it has agreed to terms on another

Blue Jays' most obvious candidates to be dealt at Deadline? Here are 5

August 3, 2026

TORONTO — The Blue Jays finally ripped the bandage off late Sunday, agreeing to a deal to send Kevin Gausman to the Cubs for a pair of prospects in infielder Ty Southisene and outfielder Brett Bateman.

Cubs trade for Blue Jays right-hander Gausman

August 2, 2026

The Cubs traded for Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman on Sunday night, with Toronto getting two Minor Leaguers, shortstop Ty Southisene (Blue Jays' No. 17 prospect) and outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 20).

Blue Jays officially look to the future, acquire pair of prospects for Gausman

August 2, 2026

TORONTO -- It begins. The Blue Jays agreed to terms on a trade that will send Kevin Gausman to the Cubs for prospects Ty Southisene (previously Cubs' No. 13 prospect) and Brett Bateman (No. 21). Chicago gets: RHP Kevin Gausman Toronto gets: INF Ty Southisene (Blue Jays' No. 17 prospect),

Scherzer, others on the move? Schneider: 'We'll see in 24 hours'

August 2, 2026

TORONTO -- With one trade down and more to come, Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Cardinals at Rogers Centre felt like background noise. This even featured the rarest sight of all, four late runs (one earned) allowed by Louis Varland in the ninth. The next 24 hours are all about

Blue Jays acquire Taillon from Cubs in possible precursor to bigger moves

August 2, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have made their first trade ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Deadline, acquiring starter Jameson Taillon from the Cubs.

Blue Jays stringing together solid showings as Deadline questions swirl 

August 1, 2026

TORONTO -- The Trade Deadline overshadows everything these days. The Blue Jays are doing everything they can to stay afloat in the AL Wild Card race, but the realities of Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Deadline don’t leave much room. Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Cardinals was another good day, but