Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros - July 02, 2024

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman only wanting to go to a real contender isn't a big surpriseWith the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, questions about Kevin Gausman's future with the Toronto Blue Jays are only continuing to come up. The 35-y

Max Scherzer has tremendous outing with BuffaloThe Toronto Blue Jays got some encouraging news on the injury front with a dominant performance from Max Scherzer in a rehab start for the Triple-A Buffalo Biso

3 prospects the Blue Jays should call up after the trade deadline if they sellThings certainly haven’t been looking good for the Toronto Blue Jays since coming out of the All-Star break. The Blue Jays have lost four of their past five gam

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Another Game, Another LossYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Astros B2B HRs Off Alcántara🔥

Yordan extends MLB lead with 34th homer to break the tie

Marlins vs. Astros (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Rays vs. Blue Jays (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 4-2 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

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Astros insider couldn't be more blunt about Dana Brown's trade deadline prioritiesThe major topic of debate all season has been whether or not the Houston Astros should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Early on, it seemed clear tha

Jesús Sánchez's impending return gives the Blue Jays a chance to maximize his trade valueJust in time for a last-second audition for the rest of the league.

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Where To Go From Here?Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Happy Birthday Dave StiebYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Astros somehow get value in trade for Nate Pearson as deadline seller takes baitThe Houston Astros found a taker for Nate Pearson, trading him to the Kansas City Royals.

Shi Davidi reveals why Blue Jays’ trade deadline could be quieter than expected The next week and a half will dictate how the Blue Jays operate before the trade deadline, but a Sportsnet columnist thinks it'll be a quiet stretch.

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We have acquired RHP Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league RHP Max Martin.

Tatsuya Imai's rebound start vs. Marlins adds even more confusion for Astros at trade deadlineTatsuya Imai struck out eight over six innings against Miami, but it may have made the Astros' pitching math at the deadline even more complicated.

Blue Jays may have exactly what the Dodgers need after Shohei Ohtani injury updateShohei Ohtani's injury isn't the type of news the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans want to hear. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Ohtani will be taking a

Former Blue Jays reliever having a quiet resurgence for surprising White SoxAs the Toronto Blue Jays continue to struggle, the Chicago White Sox are continuing to be baseball's most surprising team this season. At the time of this writi

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Jeff Passan just made Astros controversial trade deadline strategy harder to ignore“While I’m here, the window will always be open,” Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declared shortly before Opening Day amid questions of his club's true viability

Former Blue Jays reliever having a quiet resurgance for surprising White SoxAs the Toronto Blue Jays continue to struggle, the Chicago White Sox are continuing to be baseball's most surprising team this season. At the time of this writi

Blue Jays’ Tom Henke shares Duane Ward appreciation, perspective on teammate’s sudden passingIt was supposed to be a weekend full of celebration but tragedy struck on Sunday morning (Jul. 19) when news broke of Duane Wards sudden passing. The former Tor

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Jays Still Stink, Lose to Rays 12-2Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins - 07/21/2026

Marlins Snag Triple Play 😱

Miami throws around the bases to get 3 Astros in one sequence

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Astros confronting harsh Dana Brown reality after latest roster moveDana Brown had a tough needle to thread trying to revamp a pitching staff that was losing a key horse in Framber Valdez and had many additional holes that neede

Frustrating Blue Jays superstars' trend has dampened 2026 celebration after Team of Destiny yearThe Toronto Blue Jays run to the 2025 World Series feels like a distant memory right now. A team that got hot in June and just rode a wave all the way to the fi

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Blue Jays fans can blame Ross Atkins for plenty, but not this 2026 collapseRoss Atkins has received a lot of justified heat during his time as the Toronto Blue Jays’ general manager, but the team’s failures in 2026 aren’t his fault. W

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

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Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold: Blue Jays BattersYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Astros’ deadline plans should have them checking in on Blue Jays' veteran pitchersWhat a difference a month makes. On Jun. 22, the Toronto Blue Jays played host to the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre with Toronto taking the game 4-2. The win

John Schneider sounds like a manager running out of answers for Blue JaysThere is no sugarcoating it: the 2026 season has been incredibly frustrating for the Toronto Blue Jays. At the time of this writing, the Blue Jays are at the bo

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Astros’ trade deadline intentions are abundantly clear after Lance McCullers Jr. tradeWhether or not the Houston Astros should buy or sell at the deadline should be up for debate. The AL playoff picture is wide open, but after losing four straigh

Blue Jays already moving up prospect acquired in Twins-Tommy Nance tradeIt was over a week ago when the Toronto Blue Jays dealt away one of their solid bullpen pieces in Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins quite ahead of the trade de

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Just A Terrible Effort, Jays LoseYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Marlins vs. Astros (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-5 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Rays vs. Blue Jays (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 7-1 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

MLB insider reveals positive news for Blue Jays' All-Star Game hosting bid The Toronto Blue Jays have played host to just one All-Star Game in their 50 years of existence, and it will likely be a few years before they get to host anoth

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Monday Blue Jays NotesYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Astros Notes: Ronel Blanco's return, Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker update, Brice MatthewsThere are a lot of moving parts on the Houston Astros roster right now. Whether or not that is a good thing is open for debate.

Ranking the complete list of Blue Jays players who should be available at the trade deadlineThe Toronto Blue Jays’ disappointing series loss over the weekend against the Chicago White Sox pushed them closer to becoming sellers at the 2026 trade deadlin

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Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day ILThe Houston rotation gets stronger once again.

5 Bubble Teams 📈

Insider Jon Heyman names squads to watch ahead of deadline

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👀 5 teams eyeing Skubal ⛽ More pitchers on the block 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

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Today in Blue Jays History: 10 Player Trade with the AstrosYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Jeff Passan says Blue Jays could be interested in Mets' infielder, but not the one fans expectIt's safe to say this isn't the season that the Toronto Blue Jays had in mind after the finish they experienced last season, when they were two outs away from w

Predicting the Blue Jays' most important homestand of 2027MLB released the 2027 schedules, and the Blue Jays have one homestand that may play a key role in their season

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

ESPN’s latest rankings show Blue Jays’ farm system already changing after draftWith the 2026 MLB Draft come and gone the Toronto Blue Jays have added several intriguing prospects into their system. At No. 39 overall they drafted left-hande

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5 trade targets that would be great for Astros if they weren't on teams that hated themEverything the Houston Astros need at the trade deadline exists on three teams that don't particularly want to help Houston at all.

Blue Jays' World Series legend Duane Ward passes away at 62The Toronto Blue Jays organization and it's fans mourned the death of one of the team's all-time greats on Sunday. Duane Ward, who was a part of both of Toronto

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AL East Notes: Bassitt, Rodon, Scherzer, SantanderInjury updates from the Orioles, Yankees, and Blue Jays in this pack of division tidbits. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for the details.

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Duane Ward Passes AwayThe former All-Star and Blue Jays icon passes at age 62. MLB Trade Rumors looks back at Ward's outstanding career.

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Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For AssignmentThe Astros are taking Pearson off the roster in exchange for an infielder in Delgado. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down the move.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Anemic Offense, Jays LoseYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

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On Duane Ward’s PassingYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bo Bichette and 2 other Mets trade targets for the Blue JaysEverybody knows that the Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season hasn't gone according to plan. A losing record by the MLB All-Star Break, last in the American League Ea

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Duane Ward Dies at 62Blue Jays legend won 2 World Series with Toronto

Blue Jays' World Series celebration's also highlights how quickly championship windows can closeThe Toronto Blue Jays of 2026 honoured the Blue Jays of 1992 and 1993 in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday (Jul. 18). Part of the celebration was to unveil a stat

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3 Takeaways After White Sox Fall to Blue Jays in Pitchers' Duel The Chicago White Sox lost to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, 1-0, in a pitchers' duel. They will have a rubber match tomorrow for the series. Here are three

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This under-the-radar Astros draft pick could end up being quite a stealThe 2026 MLB Draft represented a pivotal moment for the Houston Astros and their future direction. The club has a bottom-ranked system and desperately needed to

Blue Jays Injury news: Impact bats unlikely to return in time this season, Scherzer suffers setbackThe Toronto Blue Jays may have been hoping that they could get some much needed reinforcements soon to help them down the stretch with some key members of their

Orioles vs. Astros (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Joe Carter's statue begs the question: What's the next Blue Jays moment worth immortalizing?It finally happened. Something fans of the Toronto Blue Jays have been asking for, for years. The Blue Jays celebrated one of their franchise icons by unveiling

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Jays Get Great Pitching, Win 1-0Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

White Sox vs. Blue Jays (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 1-0 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

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Saturday Bantering: Little And Estrada Called UpYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Blue Jays' early draft signings leave them with valuable bonus pool flexibilityFans may look back on the Toronto Blue Jays 2026 MLB Draft and consider it a real stroke of genius for the way they operated. They had a 10-pick penalty, result

Blue Jays among MLB teams with biggest win decline from 2025 to 2026The 2026 season hasn’t gone well for the Toronto Blue Jays. After coming within one win of a championship last season, the Blue Jays were determined to get back

Blue Jays open key stretch with epic dud against White SoxThe All-Star break is over, baseball is back, and the clock is officially ticking on the 2026 Blue Jays with the trade deadline looming on August 3rd. Toronto h

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

A stacked September will define the Blue Jays’ season in 2027 With the All-Star break still ongoing and fans desperate for baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays unveiled their tentative schedule for the 2027 season on Thursday.

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4 Astros prospects who are more expendable at the trade deadline after the 2026 MLB DraftThe Houston Astros used the 2026 Draft to address their outfielder need in-house, which is bad news for a few prospects already chasing that job.

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Takeaways After White Sox Pummel Blue Jays in First Game of Second HalfThe Chicago White Sox showed no rust against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday after the All-Star break, winning 12-4 in the first game of the second half. Chicag

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Astros should give Rockies call at the trade deadline to address need for lefty outfielderThe Houston Astros still desperately need a left-handed-hitting outfielder, and this Rockies player is their best trade deadline bet.

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Jays Lose to White Sox, 12-4Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Brad Keller's injury could have the Phillies exploring a reunion with a Blue Jays relieverEarlier this week, the Philadelphia Phillies learned that they may no longer have the services of one of their core relievers in the bullpen for a significant p

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With Lance McCullers Jr. gone, this Astros legend is Houston's worst contract nowMcCullers is a Brewer now. So who owns the title of Houston's worst contract? The answer isn't fun to say out loud.

Former Blue Jays' star Vernon Wells points to overlooked factor in Vladdy’s frustrating seasonAs the Major League Baseball All-Star Break nears its conclusion, the Toronto Blue Jays are gearing up for the second half of the season. Sitting in last place

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White Sox vs. Blue Jays Lineup: Best Lineup of the Season? Roof closed, MoreAfter the All-Star break, the Chicago White Sox will move into the second half of the 2026 season with high expectations. Against the Toronto Blue Jays on Frid

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

Blue Jays' schedule suggests they have a chance to make up some ground This hasn't been the season the Toronto Blue Jays envisioned after coming within two outs of winning the 2025 World Series. Rightfully so, there were high expec

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Happy Birthday Adam Lind And Steve DelabarYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

ESPN MLB insider believes the Blue Jays outperformed their draft positionThe Toronto Blue Jays won't know for several years whether their 2026 MLB Draft class lives up to expectations, but one of ESPN's top draft analysts believes th

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for the Padres ace reliever ➡️

Blue Jays have a plan to help 2026 first round pick Cole Carlon stick as a starting pitcherThe Toronto Blue Jays clearly believe that freshly drafted Cole Carlon has the arsenal to excel as a starting pitcher. Toronto selected the Arizona State left-h

4 Astros players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)The Houston Astros enter the second half of the 2026 with a chance to return to the playoff, but they'll need these four players to step up their game.

Blue Jays’ 2027 schedule drop is exciting, but CBA uncertainty hangs over itSavor the rest of this season, folks.

Chase Burns' extension with Reds gives Blue Jays a blueprint for Trey YesavageThe Cincinnati Reds have locked down their future rotation ace. The club agreed to a deal with Chase Burns on Thursday (Jul. 16) giving the 23-year-old right-ha

Mike Burrows’ elbow injury as Astros’ training staff in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasonsThe Houston Astros are placing Mike Burrows on the 15-day IL with elbow neuritis, effectively nullifying the struggling right-hander's demotion to Triple-A Suga

3 Blue Jays who could shape the rest of the 2026 seasonIn a season where there was high hopes for the Toronto Blue Jays entering the year, they have certainly disappointed to some extent given where they are at now

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

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Thursday Jays NotesYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Blue Jays could benefit in sellers market after surprising Brewers – Astros tradeOn Wednesday, many were caught by surprise when the Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a pre-deadline trade with the Houston Astros. The shock element wasn’t just fro

Predicting Every Team's Trade Deadline Status 🔮Playing buyer or seller with all 30 clubs ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Okamoto adds to his credentials for greatest Blue Jays' rookie season after tying Ohtani's recordHe's already become a part of Japanese MLB legend.

Astros poach Brewers legacy prospect, payroll space while finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. tradeThe Houston Astros shockingly were able to find a taker for Lance McCullers Jr. and his salary, shipping the oft-injured and disappointing right-hander to the M

Keith Law says Blue Jays landed two Top-50 talents despite draft disadvantageEntering the 2026 MLB Draft, the Toronto Blue Jays weren't exactly working from a position of strength. Without a second-round pick, the second-smallest bonus p

Blaine Bullard’s breakout week gives Blue Jays fans a new and exciting prospect to watchThe Toronto Blue Jays have seen the rise of several top prospects in their system in recent years, whether it be the likes of Gage Stanifer and Johnny King from

Blue Jays’ long All-Star Game drought could get worse after latest 2028 Olympics wrinkleIt is an interesting time right now to be a fan of Major League Baseball. The product is hot with money pouring in at the gates, viewership numbers increasing a

Astros’ top division rival signals trade deadline aggression that could flip script in playoff raceThe Houston Astros are still alive in the American League playoff chase, validating Jim Crane's never-rebuild attitude. The Astros enter the All-Star break just

Astros Trading McCullers to BrewersHouston lands 2B/OF Jadyn Fielder in deal. Full swap and details here 📲

Houston's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Astros were among Houston's top athletes of the century ➡️

Astros miraculously trade Lance McCullers Jr. to dream landing spot with NL contenderThe Houston Astros have kicked off trade season with a move that finally allows them to move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

Blue Jays’ All-Stars proved they belonged on baseball’s biggest stageDespite a disappointing 2026 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays still had the honour of sending three of their players to the All-Star Game that took place at Ci

AL Wins All-Star Game 😤American League pitches first shutout since 2013. Tap for top moments and reactions ➡️

Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings 📊Reshuffling the best of who's next after the 2026 draft ➡️

Undrafted pitcher signs with Blue Jays after surprising snubAnother undrafted pitcher is joining the Toronto Blue Jays organization, and this one was more of the more surprising snubs in the 2026 MLB Draft. Isaiah Magdal

The Blue Jays may finally be getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. goingThe All-Star break is here, and for the Toronto Blue Jays, that comes at a great time. After losing two out of three to the San Diego Padres, the Blue Jays not

All-Stars Who Could Hit Trade Block 🔄Adley Rutschman, more ASG reps who might move ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Joe Espada's Houston Astros' future met with stone cold truth at the All-Star breakIt's clear as day that the Houston Astros need to reach the playoffs if Joe Espada is going to save his job.

Blue Jays’ gamble on Ernie Clement looks even better after Yankees nearly landed the first-time All-StarFresh off his first appearance in the MLB All-Star game, Ernie Clement is riding a wave that really began a few years ago. Many Blue Jays fans know the story of

Yordan Alvarez’s MVP push with Astros is facing surprising competition from a rookieRemember how the national media snubbed Yordan Alvarez and left him off the list of 10-best hitters coming into the 2026 season. No one will underestimate the H

All-Star Game Break Down ✍️Extra-inning rules, swing-off batters and more ahead of game 📲

Blue Jays sign four pitchers after MLB Draft which could hint at their trade deadline strategyThe Toronto Blue Jays drafted nine pitchers during the 2026 MLB Draft. Cole Carlon was chosen first (No. 39 overall) while Nolan Higgins was picked in the fifth

Best MLB All-Star Red Carpet LooksStars dressed to impress in Philly. See it all here 📲

Jordan Walker Beats Schwarber in Derby 😮Results, highlights and reactions from Cardinals star's comeback ➡️

Blue Jays manager stating the obvious as team hits All-Star break miles away from midseason goalsThe Toronto Blue Jays certainly had high hopes entering their 2026 MLB season. Coming off a magical run to the World Series in which the Blue Jays just fell sho

History proves that Justin Verlander going into Hall of Fame with Astros cap is not farfetched at allVerlander's Hall of Fame cap isn't a lock for Detroit. Baseball history says an Astros logo wouldn't be shocking at all.

Blue Jays' All-Star Louis Varland opens up about Toronto, Yankees and his remarkable riseWhen the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Louis Varland at last season's trade deadline, the expectation was that he'd strengthen the bullpen for a postseason push. L

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Blue Jays All-Star Memories: The 1993 All-Star GameYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MLBPA's Olympics Issues 🙅‍♀️Disagreements with MLB holding up player involvement in 2028 despite support from owners (Passan)

Blue Jays know they're running out of time for Red Sox run (as Fenway showdown looms)The Toronto Blue Jays should be getting all the rest and relaxation they can during the All-Star break, because once it's over, it's giddy up time. The Blue Jay

Updated Farm System Rankings 📊How every club stacks up after the draft ➡️

Blue Jays' manager was never going to let Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler start the All-Star gameJohn Schneider had already made up his mind before Aaron Boone or Cam Schlittler had a chance to change it. The Toronto Blue Jays manager, serving as the Americ