What is the Toronto Blue Jays record in 2026?

The Toronto Blue Jays are 45-50, 4th in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Blue Jays today?

Kevin Gausman (4-8, 4.32 ERA) vs Germán Márquez (4-2, 5.02 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Blue Jays game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, TVA Sports. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates

July 12, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays were 45-50, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays fell just short against the San Diego Padres 7-8 at Petco Park.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check

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Tough week to look at. Run differential of -7 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly. Also weighing on the score: 5.6 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Blue Jays Game on July 12

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (47-48)
Location:	Petco Park
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kevin Gausman (4-8, 4.32 ERA) vs Germán Márquez (4-2, 5.02 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, TVA Sports

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays fell just short against the San Diego Padres 7-8 at Petco Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	4	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	7	8	0
	2	2	2	1	0	1	0	0		8	8	1

Highlights

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	56	37	.602		W2
Yankees	53	42	.558	4.0	W3
Red Sox	45	48	.484	11.0	W8
Blue Jays	45	50	.474	12.0	L1
Orioles	45	51	.469	12.5	W3

Toronto Blue Jays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
7 Kazuma Okamoto	22	.235	.779	62
27 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	6	.265	.709	41
0 Andrés Giménez	7	.232	.638	38

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
77 Louis Varland	3-3	1.10	0.98	49.0
84 Dylan Cease	6-4	2.56	1.13	98.1
23 Jeff Hoffman	5-5	4.24	1.36	40.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
7 Kazuma Okamoto	3 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
27 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
84 Dylan Cease	8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
34 Kevin Gausman	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
23 Jeff Hoffman	2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

The Toronto Blue Jays fell short in a chaotic 8-7 shootout against the San Diego Padres, where the pitching was so poor that the game felt like a circus act. With eleven walks issued by their staff, the pitching depth is a glaring concern, especially as they head towards the All-Star Break. On a brighter note, Kazuma Okamoto’s three-run homer in the previous game showcased the offense’s potential, hinting that maybe Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is finally finding his groove. Amidst the chaos, the front office is also busy, with the amateur draft kicking off, and Jeff Hoffman generating trade buzz as a potential asset for contenders. As they sit at 45-49, the Jays need to find consistency fast before their postseason hopes slip away.

Sources

Bluebirdbanter

Jays Lose Pitching Non-Duel to Padres 8-7

Seventeen walks, eleven issued by the Jays, against just seven strikeouts. Really, on both sides, some of the worst pitching you’ll see in a major league game. Five Jays pitchers played, and all but Spencer Miles gave up a run. On the positive side, the offence actually showed up. They managed seven runs on eight […]

Bluebirdbanter

Blue Jays Draft Recap: Day 1

Today was the first day of the 2026 MLB amateur draft. The Jays made three picks, after losing their second rounder as a penalty for signing Dylan Cease, and had their first pick moved back 10 spots (effectively into the top of the second round) for exceeding the second luxury tax threshold last season. Pick […]

Bluejaysnation

July 11 Gameday: Trey Yesavage looks to lock down Blue Jays’ series win over Padres

Kazuma Okamoto’s tiebreaking three-run homer off reliever Jhony Brito powered the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday, taking the series opener, winning their third straight, and setting up a chance to close to win their second straight series on the road before heading to the All-Star Break….

Jaysjournal

5 teams that could pursue Jeff Hoffman at the 2026 trade deadline

Jeff Hoffman has pitched well for the Blue Jays since being moved out of the closer role. Here are 5 teams who could want him at the 2026 trade deadline if they sell.

Mlbtraderumors

Twins Acquire Tommy Nance From Blue Jays

4:15pm: Both clubs have now announced the trade. The Twins transferred right-hander Mick Abel to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. He first landed on the 15-day IL April 17, so he has already been out more than 60 days. That makes him eligible for reinstatement at any time. He underwent arthroscopic […]

MLB.com

Yesavage 'out of whack' in loss to Padres -- but is Vladdy back on track?

SAN DIEGO -- Saturday’s game offered plenty of opportunities to pull out your phone and read about who the Blue Jays had taken in the early rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft.

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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