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Nashville Sounds starting pitcher Frank Castillo pitches to a Vancouver Canadians batter during the Fourth of July game at Greer Stadium on July 4, 1999. Sounds won 8-5 before a standing-room-only crowd of 12,324, the second largest of the season so far.

September 12, 2026

Vancouver Canadians capture title behind top Jays prospects

The Vancouver Canadians capped their season with a championship Friday night.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) receives a new baseball during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays could finally be getting Trey Yesavage back after latest update

Trey Yesavage is on track for a Triple-A rehab start next week, another real step toward his return.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Green (57) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays could reunite with beloved former pitcher

The Blue Jays fell 7-4 to the Orioles Friday, and a familiar name remains without a team.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33)t throws against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium.

September 12, 2026

Former Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer's season comes to a terrible end

Eric Lauer's season is officially over after the Dodgers moved him to the 60-day IL.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) hits an RBI single during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

September 12, 2026

John Schneider doesn't mince words in explain why Jesus Sanchez was DFA'd

Jesús Sánchez is gone from Toronto's roster, and manager John Schneider made clear the Blue Jays reached a breaking point.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) scores on a single from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays get major update on Anthony Santander's return

Anthony Santander got his first hit of the season Friday, a 106 mph line-drive single.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (32) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

September 12, 2026

Max Scherzer doesn't hold back on pointing the blame after loss to the Orioles

Max Scherzer didn't look for excuses after Toronto's loss to the Orioles.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles (62) hugs catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) after their win against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays announce surprising starter for afternoon game against the Orioles

Spencer Miles will start for the Blue Jays today as Toronto looks to bounce back against the Orioles.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) walks in the dugout during a break in the action against the Athletics in the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays expected to bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr after recent development

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounded into another rally-killing double play Wednesday, and calls to bench him are getting louder.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) stands in the dugout during action against the Athletics in the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 11, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr among MLB leaders in one of the worst stats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has grounded into 19 double plays this season, tied for second-most in MLB.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays have a serious starting rotation problem ahead of Orioles series

Jameson Taillon's return to the IL left the Blue Jays with a familiar problem again.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Josh Smith (9) celebrates while running the bases against the Kansas City Royals after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium

September 11, 2026

Josh Smith's wife vocalizes her issue with Toronto

Josh Smith is thriving with the Blue Jays, even if his wife hasn't fully adjusted to Canada yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) congratulates right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) on his three run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays DFA veteran outfielder ahead of Orioles series

Jesus Sanchez has been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) walks to the mound to make a pitching change against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays announce roster move involving 31-year old outfielder

Rudy Martin Jr. is getting called up by the Blue Jays after 12 years in the minors.

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New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) hits a single in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park

September 11, 2026

New development concerning Bo Bichette returning to Toronto

Bo Bichette's decision to opt out of his Mets deal is genuinely up in the air, per Jeff Passan.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Arjun Nimmala (18) throws to first fro an out against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field

September 11, 2026

Arjun Nimmala proving the Blue Jays made the wrong move

Arjun Nimmala is heating up fast since the Blue Jays traded their No.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Jeff Hoffman (24) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 11, 2026

Jeff Hoffman is making the Blue Jays regret their decision

Jeff Hoffman has been the best performer of any player the Blue Jays traded away this summer.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) stands on the mound beside first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre

September 10, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher goes down with season ending injury

Josh Winckowski's season with the Blue Jays organization is officially over.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a two rbi single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field.

September 10, 2026

George Springer drops quote of the season after loss to the Athletics

George Springer had a blunt, honest read on the Blue Jays' playoff hopes after Wednesday's loss.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 10, 2026

Blue Jays are uncertain about Dylan Cease ahead of Orioles series

Fifteen games to go, a game to make up, and the Blue Jays host the Orioles starting Friday.

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Houston Astros outfielder Daulton Varsho (18) reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.

September 10, 2026

Daulton Varsho time in Houston is coming to a unfortunate end

The Astros could be facing a hard call on Daulton Varsho before October arrives.

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