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The Toronto Blue Jays were 61-65, 5th in the AL East. The Toronto Blue Jays did not play yesterday.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
59°
▲2
Lukewarm
a hot week

Some of this, some of that. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Plus, the arms have been stingy at 3.0 RA/G.

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Blue Jays Game on August 18

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (75-49)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:José Soriano (9-6, 3.16 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (12-3, 2.74 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Sportsnet, Rays.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays did not play yesterday.

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
7549.605 W1
Yankees
6955.5566.0 W1
Red Sox
6758.5368.5 W1
Orioles
6164.48814.5 L1
Blue Jays
6165.48415.0 L1

Toronto Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 24.227.72871
0
Andrés Giménez
 8.241.64849
22
Ernie Clement
 9.281.70943

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
 5-41.260.9664.1
84
Dylan Cease
 7-52.421.06137.2
40
José Soriano
 9-63.161.25133.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Alejandro Kirk
 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
26
Charles McAdoo
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
77
Louis Varland
 3 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
54
Brendon Little
 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves just one game back of a Wild Card spot after a strong 5-2 week, showing promising resilience as they continue to inch closer to postseason contention. With Dylan Cease making a strong case for the Cy Young with a dazzling 2.42 ERA this season, the pitching staff’s stability is a vital asset, especially with a 3.0 RA/G over the past week. Meanwhile, the team took the time to reflect on its history, celebrating Dave Lemanczyk’s 76th birthday, a reminder of the franchise's roots. On a more practical note, the recent ousting of Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A highlights the ongoing roster adjustments as the Jays optimize their chances for a playoff push. With momentum building, fans are left hoping the team can ride this wave into the crucial final stretch of the season.

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Off-Day Open Thread
Bluebirdbanter
Off-Day Open Thread
It has been a while since we’ve had an off-day. The Jays haven’t had an off-day since July 30th. At that time we were 5.5 games back of the Wild Card spot, with six teams to jump. Now they are just one game back, with two teams to jump over. That turnaround in 17 games […]
 Happy Birthday: Dave Lemanczyk
Bluebirdbanter
Happy Birthday: Dave Lemanczyk
Today marks Dave Lemanczyk’s 76th birthday. Dave was a starting pitcher for the Blue Jays during their inaugural season. He started the second game in franchise history, recording the team’s first-ever loss. He was a solid pitcher, selected from the Detroit Tigers in the Expansion Draft. The draft itself was something of a sucker’s bet; […]
 Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease makes history as Cy Young case builds
Bluejaysnation
Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease makes history as Cy Young case builds
Dylan Cease’s 2026 campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays has been one for the record books. Through 23 starts this season, Cease is 7-5 with a 2.42 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP across 137.1 innings pitched, and has outperformed any expectations that people had when the Blue Jays signed Cease to a record-setting seven-year, $210-million…
 San Francisco Giants call up Canadian pitcher Matt Wilkinson
Bluejaysnation
San Francisco Giants call up Canadian pitcher Matt Wilkinson
Another Canadian baseball player is on his way to the majors.    On Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the San Francisco Giants are calling up left-hander Matt Wilkinson.  Acquired by the Giants from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for catcher Patrick Bailey on May 9, the left-hander has worked his way from Double-A at…
 Blue Jays Outright Lazaro Estrada
Mlbtraderumors
Blue Jays Outright Lazaro Estrada
The Blue Jays outrighted right-hander Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo, the club announced. Toronto designated him for assignment over the weekend when they needed a 40-man roster spot to bring up Daz Cameron. Estrada is a 27-year-old who has played an up-and-down middle relief role for the last couple seasons. He has a near-7.00 earned run average […]
 Card collecting both a 'hobby and semi-obsession' for Straw
MLB.com
Card collecting both a 'hobby and semi-obsession' for Straw
TORONTO -- Myles Straw is not just a card collector, he is a connoisseur. To a fellow collector, the shelves of his locker are like wings of an art museum. He might pull a baseball card out of his pocket and hand it to you, all too casually, before you

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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