Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays - March 05, 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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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

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3 Pirates prospects forcing their way into trade deadline conversationFor most of Ben Cherington’s tenure, the Pittsburgh Pirates have treated their prospect capital like something to protect at virtually all costs. That approach

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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.

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

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

OF Loses Glove in Stands 😅

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Yankees fan was trying to figure out whose glove he'd found and had no idea it belonged to Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez 😂

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Bubba Chandler vs. Will WarrenThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Jon Heyman is reaching embarrassing new lows to connect Paul Skenes to YankeesAt some point, the Paul Skenes-to-the-Yankees discourse has to become embarrassing even for the people manufacturing it. Jon Heyman might have finally reached

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VOTE: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?The Bucs are reportedly listening. Would you pull the trigger on a deal?

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.

Pirates Beat Yankees in Extras 😤

Pittsburgh spoils Gerrit Cole's 11 strikeout masterclass

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José Caballero gets instant karma after Pirates-Yankees controversy backfiresJosé Caballero spent Monday night getting under Dennis Santana’s skin. By Wednesday afternoon, the umpires were apparently done letting him test the limits, too

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit ColeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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.

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.

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA’dEsmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ road trip through

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Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil CruzThe Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.

Skenes Downplays Yanks LinksNL Cy Young says reading into Livvy's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment is a 'stretch'

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

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

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

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The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problemSantana has been bad.

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

Oneil Cruz trade chatter exposes national media's outdated Pirates viewThere are plenty of legitimate reasons to criticize the Pittsburgh Pirates for how they spend money. Their history has earned that scrutiny. Bob Nutting has ea

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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Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has an unexpected message for frustrated Pirates fansKyle Dubas probably wasn't trying to give Ben Cherington advice when he jumped into the replies of a tweet about the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. But he

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

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.

Pirates' aggressive trade deadline plan already has an infuriating contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete. It was clear by their offseason spending spree to fix 2025's league-worst offense, and that high level of investment wor

Pirates-Yankees Postponed

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Yankees are postponed tonight. Two games tomorrow, 1 pm and 7.

Dennis Santana invokes MLB legend in odd response to Pirates-Yankees incidentDennis Santana apparently isn’t interested in apologizing for Monday night’s dust-up with José Caballero. And when asked whether he wanted an apology from the N

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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Pirates firmly in the mix in NL Wild Card raceThe battling Buccos are surging at the right time!

Mets trade strategy could hand Pirates the bullpen boost they desperately needA going-out-of-business sale featuring multiple quality relievers.

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.

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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.

Pirates News: Khristian Curtis debut, 2026 draft signings, veteran re-signed to minor league dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday morning, one day after the 24-year-old delivered an impres

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Ryan WeathersThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Livvy Dunne Rips Guardians 👀Clapped back at admin after Cleveland's Skenes jab

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

Paul Skenes gem couldn't hide a concerning Pirates pitching problemPaul Skenes gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed Sunday. He also provided a reminder of why they needed it so badly. In his first start after th

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Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz IL move, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodríguez rehab newsThe Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues his recovery from a fractured hand suffered in June. The move

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Jared Jones has been dominant in his last three starts for PiratesThe Bucs need Jones to keep pitching well.

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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.

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Pirates fans owe Billy Cook an apology after monster performance in ClevelandWhen the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, the reaction from fans was almost immedi

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

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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez joins record books with latest homerThe young outfielder is producing at a high level.

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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MLB.com just made a baffling Pirates trade suggestion that misses the pointThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building toward the moment when their prospects would finally become established major leaguers and the front office cou

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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Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pickLooking at highlights of the Pirates’ first-round pick Derek Curiel in purple and gold certainly calls to mind Paul Skenes’ dominance at LSU, their shared alma

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner BibeeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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

Paul Skenes quietly made a crucial change before the All-Star breakPaul Skenes and Pirates fans are probably tired of the narrative surrounding his 2026 season. Everything from rumors about him pitching hurt to suggestions that

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

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

MLBPA chief puts Pirates on the spot over Paul Skenes futureIt wouldn't be trade deadline season if Paul Skenes status as Pirates ace weren't in question. This isn't to suggest that Skenes has done anything wrong, but ra

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians Lose Ball in Sky 🤣

Pirates take advantage of weather conditions with a run 🎥

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Livvy Gifts Young Fan Skenes Card ☺️Day was instantly made 🎥

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.

Pirates vs. Guardians, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

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

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

Pirates catch a long overdue schedule break that MLB lockout could destroyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally received the kind of scheduling break their fans have been waiting more than a decade to see, but Major League Baseball’s looming

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Joey CantilloThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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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Pirates fans need to let go of the Mason Miller trade dreamThe Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help. That is no secret, as the Pirates ERA in that department is 4.49, good for 22nd in the majors at the All-Star Break. T

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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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Jacob Misiorowski's Pirates admission changes the NL Central conversationFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the team their NL Central rivals could safely overlook. They might steal a series, produce an exciting young player or se

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

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Guardians-Pirates PostponedCanadian wildfire smoke continuing to impact sports schedules across U.S.

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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Pirates just matched a historic feat that ended with a World Series tripLet's put this offensive turnaround in perspective.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin WilliamsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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 🔮

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Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with NationalsThe Bucs added to their outfield.

Pirates latest rotation decision adds another twist to Paul Skenes Yankees sagaThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to reshuffle their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break makes plenty of sense from a baseball standpoint. It also

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.

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

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

Esmerlyn Valdez's hot Pirates run just got compared to AL MVP candidateOnce Esmerlyn got a real shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was immediately clear that it was going to be hard to keep the youngster out of the lineup. Valdez

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

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

This Pirates pitcher is quietly becoming a fascinating trade deadline chipJose Urquidy's stint in the Pirates bullpen to start the 2026 season was nothing short of disastrous. While that's been a theme for the Pirates bullpen as a who

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

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

Pirates can't afford to pass on this bullpen upgrade at trade deadlineIt's been three weeks since Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles began ringing the alarm bell regarding the club's bullpen. Even before Hiles' column, it was c

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

Pirates have a clear Jared Jones path after Chase Burns' $105 million dealThe Cincinnati Reds just provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another reminder that small-market teams don't have to wait until their best young arms are approa

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