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March 15, 2026

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Max Scherzer is looking sharp, throwing 4.2 scoreless innings in a 6-1 loss against the Tigers, further solidifying the Blue Jays' starting rotation plans, especially after losing Chris Bassitt to free agency. With an impressive five strikeouts and only two hits allowed, Scherzer's readiness for the regular season is a silver lining in a spring where the Jays sit at 8-11. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is electrifying fans in the World Baseball Classic, reminding us of his postseason prowess even before the regular season kicks off. The departure of Buck Martinez from the broadcast booth leaves a legacy, but Joe Siddall is set to step in, bringing his own flavor to the airwaves. The Jays are building depth and excitement, but today's game against the Tigers was a stark reminder of the work still needed as the season approaches.

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Quick Spring Recap: Jays Lose To Tigers

Quick Spring Recap: Jays Lose To Tigers

Tigers 6 Blue Jays 1 Another great start from Max Scherzer. He went 4.2 scoreless innings, 2 hits, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. He threw 65 pitches. It looks like he’s already ready for the regular season. Two start and no earned runs against. Other pitchers: Batters, starters: Others: Jays are 8-11 on the spring. […]

Spring GameThreads: Tigers @ Jays and Puerto Rico @ Italy

Spring GameThreads: Tigers @ Jays and Puerto Rico @ Italy

Sorry this was scheduled to go up and it didn’t. The Jays play the Tigers today, in Dunedin. Tarik Skubal and Max Scherzer are the starting pitchers I’m putting this together Friday Night, so I don’t have the starting lineup. Also Puerto Rico is playing Italy at 3:00 Eastern. Seth Lugo starts for PR. Sam […]

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer providing crucial rotation insurance when it suddenly became necessary

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer providing crucial rotation insurance when it suddenly became necessary

The Toronto Blue Jays really dove into the ‘you can’t have enough starting pitching’ rhetoric this past winter. While the Jays were losing Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer to free agency, they countered by bringing in Dylan Cease on a franchise-record-breaking free agent deal and also added KBO MVP Cody Ponce to provide some additional…

Catcher-turned-broadcaster will reportedly fill Buck Martinez's seat in the booth

Catcher-turned-broadcaster will reportedly fill Buck Martinez's seat in the booth

Buck Martinez was a fan favorite as a player, manager and broadcaster of the Toronto Blue Jays, and left big shoes to fill on the Sportsnet broadcasts, announcing his retirement in February. It's being reported that Joe Siddall will be taking his place.

Max joined for a postgame workout -- by Skubal

Max joined for a postgame workout -- by Skubal

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Ask most starting pitchers, and they’ll say they don’t think about who’s starting on the mound for the opposing team. They don’t have to pitch to the guy, or worry about hitting him, so they’ll focus on their own game. But when Tarik Skubal realized earlier in

Postseason Vladdy in March? Jays love to see their star thrive in Classic

Postseason Vladdy in March? Jays love to see their star thrive in Classic

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- The best things happening to the Blue Jays aren’t happening in Dunedin. The World Baseball Classic is bringing out the biggest, brightest, loudest version of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and it’s only the middle of March. One of baseball’s greatest showmen is starting early.