Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - February 26, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Pirates logo, Pirates 0-3, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 2, 8 1, 9 1, R 4, H 7, E 0

Blue Jays logo, Blue Jays 1-2, 1 1, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 4, 7 0, 8 2, 9 0, R 8, H 13, E 2

Pitching

WinnerY. Kikuchi (1-0)

LoserR. Contreras (0-1)

Scoring

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Bot 6Josh Kasevich singles to shortstop. Davis Schneider scores.

Bot 2Cam Eden singles to shallow center field. Nathan Lukes to third. Santiago Espinal scores.

Bot 1Justin Turner grounds out to shortstop. Vladimir Guerrero out at second. Bo Bichette scores.

What's Buzzing

Colin Beazley

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Ranked the Pirates’ entire 40-man roster by the likelihood they’ll be on the roster whenever opening day is. Some picks: 2. Paul Skenes 20. Nick Gonzales 35. Mitch Keller 41. Kirby Yates The full rankings: https://t.co/uOEwoM24dl

Ben Nicholson-Smith

While the Dodgers await a big swing from one of their superstars, William Contreras took over Game 2 of the NLCS “Whatever people think about him, he's underrated. He's that good.” https://t.co/RFuNuBPtGU?

Bucs Dugout

How you feel about the backstops? #Pirates https://t.co/GD78vBczPC

Shi Davidi

The Trop was alive and after a fast start, so too were the Rays, until the relentless pressure of the Guardians quelled that in the ALCS opener: https://t.co/BmF6RNwm2M

Ben Nicholson-Smith

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For seven minutes in the third inning of Game 2, Jake Bauers battled Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Afterwards, Bauers said it felt like about 30 seconds. Regardless, that confrontation changed the game and the Brewers are in full control of the NLCS https://t.co/RFuNuBOVRm

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Brewers managed to do what the Blue Jays couldn’t against Dodgers’ Yoshinobu YamamotoThe Milwaukee Brewers just proved that Yoshinobu Yamamoto is, in fact, a mere mortal — even if he comes with a legendary post-season résumé. Yamamoto lasted jus

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Early MLB Offseason Predictions on Free Agency and Trades 🔮How the Blue Jays will bolster their lineup 📲

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Blue Jays may have just revealed the real reason behind Guerrero’s struggles this past seasonIt is no secret that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had his worst ever season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. Blue Jays fans were baffled to see the incredibly sever

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MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownershipRevenue for me, but not for thee.

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Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

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New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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Today in Blue Jays History: Jays win ALDS Game 4Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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

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5 former Blue Jays whose World Series hopes remain alive after Division SeriesIt wasn’t too long ago when more than a dozen former Toronto Blue Jays players still had their sights set on capturing a World Series ring. Now that the MLB Div

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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3 aging stars the Blue Jays could target as last minute options this offseasonThe Toronto Blue Jays should be active in free agency this offseason. They have some holes that they should be aiming to address this winter. It would not be su

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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One player from every 2026 Division Series playoff team who could help the Blue Jays in 2027As the Toronto Blue Jays look for ways to improve upon last years results, one thing that can never be undervalued is postseason experience. After all, that's t

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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Guardians’ historic ALDS comeback takes Blue Jays fans back to 2015The Cleveland Guardians’ improbable trip to the American League Championship Series must have felt strangely familiar for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays. Clevel

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3 Blue Jays on the 40-man roster who will make it to Opening Day 2027, 2 who won’tThe Toronto Blue Jays will likely be faced with some crucial decisions regarding their 40-man roster in the coming weeks. Not only will the Blue Jays be looking

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Today in Blue Jays History: Tulo HomersYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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One realistic Yankees trade target for the Blue Jays, and one blockbuster long shotThe Toronto Blue Jays have several roster needs that they should look to address this offseason. After missing the playoffs in 2026, it would not be shocking in

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Blue Jays should call Yankees' free agents David Bednar and Paul BlackburnThe New York Yankees appear set for an offseason of change with several key names hitting free agency after being eliminated in the ALDS for the second straight

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Blue Jays should take a chance on former All-Star, Taylor Rogers, who wants to join twin brotherThe Toronto Blue Jays are going to be an intriguing team to watch during this offseason. After struggling during the 2026 season and missing the playoffs, they

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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Kazuma Okamoto's All-Rookie team recognition solidifies his standing as Blue Jays starThough his compatriot and fellow rookie star Munetaka Murakami is garnering most of the spotlight with a highlight-laden and highly quotable postseason run, no

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José Soriano could follow Louis Varland’s path to a Blue Jays breakout in 2027Louis Varland's breakout in 2026 showed how a refined pitch mix can transform a pitcher in the span of one year. After Varland pitched in 15 out of the Toronto

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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4 Blue Jays with the most bounce-back potential in 2027Most fans rolled their eyes when Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the organization expected internal improvement from many of its players head

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Blue Jays castoff emerges as Rays’ postseason hero in sweep of YankeesToronto Blue Jays fans can be forgiven if Bryan Baker’s name does not immediately ring a bell. His Toronto career lasted exactly one scoreless inning. Five year

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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Why Blue Jays should pass on trying to poach star second baseman Jazz Chisholm from YankeesTeams rarely get a chance to lure star players away from the New York Yankees, but that may be a realistic opportunity on the table for Jazz Chisholm Jr. this o

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

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Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

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Blue Jays should consider an Addison Barger position change in 2027Addison Barger barely had an opportunity to build on his breakout 2025 season. After hitting 21 home runs and adding a pinch-hit grand slam in the World Series,

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Blue Jays should resist temptation to trade for Phillies stars Bryce Harper or Trea TurnerThe Philadelphia Phillies appear set to explore some big roster changes after flaming out early in the postseason once again. While acquiring Bryce Harper or T

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Today in Blue Jays History: The Donaldson DashYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Pirates needs to address in 2027 📲

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Breaking down why the Blue Jays may have landed a long-term steal in the Kevin Gausman tradeWhen the Toronto Blue Jays dealt Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline, it felt like a big blow to a passionate fan base. The Blue Jays were l

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Yankees learned nothing from embarrassing Blue Jays loss in latest ALDS failureDAAAAA YANKEES LOSE! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz turned that line into a viral celebration after the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated New York in Game 4 o

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Thursday Guardians @ White Sox ALDS GameYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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2 Blue Jays coaches the Phillies could target after Alex Cora rejectionThe Philadelphia Phillies’ managerial search has encountered another obstacle. Alex Cora reportedly declined an invitation for formal talks, choosing instead to

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

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Blue Jays reportedly diving back into the international free agent pool with 3 signingsThe offseason may have just started for the Toronto Blue Jays and there are many takes on how they should go about their business over the next few months. They

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Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

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Jazz's Best FA Fits📍Why the Blue Jays would be a tremendous fit for the two-time All-Star 📲

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🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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

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Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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3 win-now trades the Blue Jays can make to reshape their roster this offseasonThe Toronto Blue Jays know what they need to do better in 2027. As their General Manager said they need to hit the ball over the wall more, take more walks, and

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Blue Jays’ search for more power should begin with Seiya SuzukiThe Toronto Blue Jays have a long offseason ahead of them. At the top of their shopping list should be the addition a power bat to the lineup. The Blue Jays fin

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Nolan Perry’s breakout may give Blue Jays another homegrown rotation option sooner than expectedThe Toronto Blue Jays have a fair number of pitchers entering free agency this winter. Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, Jameson Taillon, Paul Sewald and Yimi Garcia

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Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

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Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

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MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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Blue Jays Arizona Fall League roundup: 3 prospects making an early impressionThe Toronto Blue Jays sent an intriguing group of prospects to the Arizona Fall League, where early results are offering reasons for optimism on the mound, behi

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

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The Blue Jays’ offseason blueprint must address these 4 roster needsAfter completely missing out on the playoffs one year after making it to Game 7 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays have several areas to address before

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Blue Jays will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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3 young Blue Jays who proved that they’re part of the next core, 2 who didn’t stand out this yearThe Toronto Blue Jays had their fair share of young players that got the call to the majors in 2026. Some of them certainly made the most of their opportunity,

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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5 moments from the 2026 season that Blue Jays fans still can’t get overAsk any Toronto Blue Jays fan for their thoughts on the 2026 season, and they probably won’t have too many nice things to say. It was a disappointing ride from

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Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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Cam Schlittler’s latest ALDS stumble mirrors his 2025 failure against the Blue JaysCam Schlittler has quickly established himself as one of the American League’s best young pitchers. In the postseason, however, a curious pattern is beginning t

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

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The 2026 Bluebird Banter Haiku Contest: VotingYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Four destinations for George Springer if he leaves the Blue JaysGeorge Springer’s emotional final game of the 2026 season certainly felt like a goodbye between himself and the Toronto Blue Jays. Playing in the last game of

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The season That Was: Ernie ClementTaking a look at Clement’s 2025 season.

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Where George Springer’s contract ranks among the best deals in Blue Jays historyWith the 2026 season in the books for the Toronto Blue Jays, it is very possible that George Springer has played his final game for the team. 2026 was the last

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Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

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Blue Jays fans have shown up – it’s time to reward their loyalty in 2027The Toronto Blue Jays may not have had the season their fans had envisioned in 2026. Coming off a World Series run in which the Blue Jays were within a couple o

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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

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3 under-the-radar Blue Jays offseason targets who address Ross Atkins’ biggest concernsToronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins was pretty blunt about what didn't work for his team in 2026. During his year-end media availability he said, the

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Blue Jays may have to make some tough calls in arbitration on these 8 playersEvery year during the offseason, MLB teams have a group of players that reach the stages of their careers where they become arbitration eligible. Teams have to

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

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Blue Jays' outfielder Davis Schneider offers refreshing perspective on his demotions to Triple-A For many baseball players, getting sent to Triple-A can feel like a major setback. Especially when it happens multiple times throughout the year. Especially whe

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

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Blue Jays Prospects Who Added Strength in 2026Your best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

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Ranking the NPB stars who make the most sense for the Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays’ successful pursuit of Kazuma Okamoto may have been the beginning of a much larger push into the Japanese market. President and CEO Mark S

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Padres’ Ty France just relived a Blue Jays World Series nightmare in MilwaukeeTy France might be one of the unluckiest players over the past two postseasons. During Game One of his San Diego Padres NLDS matchup in Milwaukee, the slugging

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Brett Bateman impressed Ross Atkins, but Blue Jays still need outfield help in 2027Brett Bateman gave the Toronto Blue Jays one of their most encouraging development stories in an otherwise disappointing 2026 season. The 24-year-old handled hi

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

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Why the Blue Jays should keep Spencer Miles in the bullpen for 2027Spencer Miles was one of the biggest breakout stars on the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. The former Rule 5 Draft pick dominated the competition in his first year in t

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

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12 former Blue Jays still alive in the MLB playoffs after the Wild Card roundAs the Wild Card first round is now officially over, the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies became the first casualties of t

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Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

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Blue Jays officially sign South Korean pitcher with first-round KBO potentialThe Toronto Blue Jays are already making moves to try and make their organization better for the future. Toronto has officially signed 18-year-old South Korean

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Blue Jays could have a big opening in Seiya Suzuki free agent sweepstakesWith the Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season now over, they have already been linked to Chicago Cubs pending unrestricted free agent slugger Seiya Suzuki. The Athle

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

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Blue Jays cannot rely solely on internal rotation options in 2027At the end of the regular season, eliminated teams begin their preparing for the offseason. Teams have areas they need to address, strategize how they will addr

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Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

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Prediction Time: Division SeriesYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

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Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

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Blue Jays injuries and underperformance should give Ross Atkins and John Schneider another chanceNow that the 2026 season is over for the Toronto Blue Jays, there are questions about whether general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider are to blam

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

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Absurd Red Sox stat puts Blue Jays' Vlad Guerrero Jr. season in depressing perspectiveThe narrative of Vladimir Guerrero Jr's 2026 season will get old if it isn't already. His terrible year with the Toronto Blue Jays has been emphasized over and

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Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Pittsburgh's 2026 season 📲

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Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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John Schneider pinpoints Addison Barger’s injury as the one that hurt the Blue Jays mostThe 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays was defined by their injuries. Whether it be their pitching staff or their hitting stars, very few players went throug

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Kevin Gausman's postseason run in 2026 ends with a much louder thud than it did with Blue JaysKevin Gausman spent the 2025 postseason reminding the whole baseball world that he's an ace. He dominated the Yankees in the ALDS, similarly cruised in two star

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

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Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the Blue Jays should pursue one of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

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Daulton Varsho injury news explains mid-year downturn, making Blue Jays ability to foist him on Astros even crazierMany had been wondering what had happened to Daulton Varsho during the second half of the 2026 MLB season, especially after he was dealt by the Toronto Blue Jay

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The Season That Was: Kazuma OkamotoYour best source for quality Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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5 realistic free agents who could upgrade the Blue Jays’ rotation and outfield in 2027While the Blue Jays should seek every possible upgrade this winter, starting pitching and the outfield should—and likely will be—the front office’s primary area

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Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

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3 dream Silver Slugger pairings Blue Jays fans wish they could have seenBaseball history is filled with dream lineup combinations that never had a chance to become reality. What if David Ortiz and Wade Boggs had shared the middle of

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Ross Atkins leaves door open for Blue Jays to upgrade over Ernie Clement ahead of 2027Ernie Clement has earned the trust of the Toronto Blue Jays with his versatility, contact skills and ability to provide value in several different roles. What h

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Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

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Ross Atkins owns Blue Jays’ offensive failure and promises to seek improvementIt won't take the Toronto Blue Jays very long to do a full post-mortem review of what went wrong in 2026. Plain and simple, their offence never gave a battered

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Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

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Blue Jays have “no doubt” Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will rediscover his superstar formFor most of the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked like a shell of the hitter the Toronto Blue Jays had planned to build their offence around. The production

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Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

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7 numbers that defined the Blue Jays’ disappointing 2026 seasonThe Toronto Blue Jays entered their 50th season hoping to build on a run to the 2025 World Series. Instead, it was a year that became one of the most disappoint

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might