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Best single games from Blue Jays pitchers

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- For a club that doesn’t boast a long history of no-hitters or perfect games, the Blue Jays have had their fair share of dominant outings by starting pitchers. This list is already so stacked with elite performances that it excludes some of the better longer-tenured pitchers this organization

The best homegrown Blue Jays in history

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have made their share of big splashes in free agency and on the trade markets over the organization’s first five decades, but their best teams have always had a foundation of homegrown talent. Let’s take a look back at some of the best homegrown Blue

Blue Jays' top Opening Day moments

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- For five decades, Opening Day has represented new hope for the Blue Jays. Some of the club’s most memorable moments have come on Opening Day, when records sit at 0-0 and optimism is allowed to run free. In the early days of this organization, Opening Day was typically

Top 5 debut seasons in Blue Jays history

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- From homegrown talent to free-agent splashes and late-blooming stars, the Blue Jays have seen some exceptional debut seasons over the past five decades. Blue Jays teams from the early 1990s saw many of these, as then-general manager Pat Gillick upgraded his roster with established veterans prior to the

Blue Jays' best player at every number

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- When you scan the crowd of a baseball game at Rogers Centre, you see jersey numbers that define eras of Blue Jays baseball. There are plenty of No. 19 and No. 20 jerseys for José Bautista and Josh Donaldson, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s No. 27, Bo Bichette’s No.

Greatest single games from Blue Jays hitters

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- Whether they’ve been competing for a World Series or at the bottom of the division, the Blue Jays have almost always had a bat in their lineup that’s worth the price of admission. The club has turned out some incredible single-game individual performances over its 50 seasons, with

Best Blue Jays seasons at each position

November 4, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have enjoyed many of baseball’s great peak seasons since their debut in 1977, from longtime fan favorites to stars who stopped in for a season or two. Looking back through the club’s 50-year history, here is a lineup made entirely of the best individual seasons

Cease, Varland named finalists for AL Cy Young, Reliever of the Year Awards

November 2, 2026

TORONTO -- We’re coming up on awards season in Major League Baseball, and two Blue Jays have been named finalists. Dylan Cease is one of three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award, joining Cam Schlittler of the Yankees and Parker Messick of the Guardians, while Louis Varland has

Blue Jays decline Straw's $8 million option amid roster moves

November 2, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have declined their $8 million club option on outfielder Myles Straw, the first necessary decision as the offseason officially begins and free agency opens. Straw’s deal included a $1.75 million buyout, which will be covered by the cash considerations sent over from the Guardians in

Which Blue Jays could be up for award hardware?

October 29, 2026

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What can the Blue Jays learn from the Brewers and Rays this World Series?

October 26, 2026

TORONTO -- One year ago, the rest of baseball was looking up at the Blue Jays, wondering how they could steal their magic and make it their own. It’s a copycat league, but aren’t they all copycat leagues? When something works, rivals rush to repeat it, and since the Dodgers

The return of these injured players could shape Toronto's offseason plans

October 22, 2026

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Despite ALCS heartbreak, young cornerstones have Guardians believing 'we’ll be back'

October 20, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- So soon after the ending of the 2026 Guardians, it feels impossible to think about what comes next. That’s the cruel part of this postseason deal. Being a great team isn’t enough, and at times over the past month, the Guardians were truly great. Unless you’re the

Rays finish off Guards to set up World Series clash vs. Crew

October 20, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are headed to the World Series, champions of the American League after a night this team and these fans will never forget. It was 18 years ago on this exact date -- Oct. 19, 2008 -- when the Rays punched their ticket to their first

LIVE: Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 6 on TBS/HBO Max

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October 19, 2026

CLEVELAND -- A trip to the World Series is on the line in Game 6 as the Rays bring the ALCS back to Tropicana Field. Coming off their 3-1 win over the Guardians in Game 5, the Rays look like the best version of themselves now, playing airtight defense behind

Is a reunion in store for Bieber and Blue Jays this offseason?

October 19, 2026

TORONTO -- This offseason doesn’t have a “reunion” drama that compares to Bo Bichette’s from last winter, but Shane Bieber still feels like the most interesting name of the bunch. George Springer is 37 now, and while he’s been vital to this organization for the past six seasons, the Blue

Thought Kwan's first play was good? Gold Glover comes back with another gem

October 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- There weren’t many moments in Game 5 where it felt like the momentum could swing in the Guardians’ favor, but they all involved Steven Kwan. Kwan was a one-man highlight reel in the field, and while that’s nothing new for Guardians fans, the rest of the baseball world

Confident Rays quiet Cleveland, return home one win from World Series

October 18, 2026

CLEVELAND – The Rays are just one win away from the World Series, headed back to Tropicana Field with every ounce of momentum in the ALCS. Sunday’s 3-1 win in Game 5 felt even more convincing than the low score suggests, giving the Rays a 3-2 lead in the series.

LIVE on TBS/HBO Max: Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5

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October 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- We’ve got a new series heading into Game 5 of the ALCS with the Rays and Guardians tied 2-2. Sunday’s 5:08 p.m. ET game at Progressive Field will determine which side flies to St. Petersburg for Game 6 on the doorstep of the World Series and which team

Rays slip past Guards in Game 4 to knot up ALCS

October 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Back and forth goes the ALCS, which is now a best-of-three series after the Rays tied it up with a 7-3 win Saturday night at Progressive Field. After Friday’s rainout pushed Game 4 back a day, the Rays had an extra 24 hours to chew on their series

Halpin's latest playoff moment? Tracking Caminero's 'funky' blast with wild circus catch

October 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- There’s something magnetic about Petey Halpin. He’s a fan favorite for a reason in this city. Forget the .594 OPS in his rookie year, it’s about the moments he keeps running into this postseason. Before Game 4 of the American League Championship Series fell apart on the Guardians

LIVE: Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4, TBS/HBO Max

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October 17, 2026

Game 4 of the ALCS between the Rays and Guardians, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed to tonight due to inclement conditions. Game 5 has been moved to Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.

ALCS Game 4 postponed, moved to Saturday (8 p.m. ET); Game 5 Sunday (5 p.m. ET)

October 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Major League Baseball has postponed Game 4 of the ALCS due to rain in Cleveland, pushing the Guardians and Rays back a day in their series. Game 4 is now scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET with Game 5 now on Sunday, which was originally scheduled as

Lifted early out of caution, Williams still adds to historic postseason ledger

October 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- What’s left of Gavin Williams is still better than the best version of anyone else. The Guardians’ star did it again in their Game 3 ALCS win, striking out nine Rays batters over five innings in Cleveland’s 3-2 victory at Progressive Field on Thursday. He’s made the jump

Go-ahead HR from unlikely source flips ALCS back in Guardians’ favor

October 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians are two wins away from the World Series, setting up a shot to potentially punch their ticket this weekend at home. Their 3-2 win over the Rays in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday came just how they drew it up, built