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Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates


The Toronto Blue Jays were 54-62, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were edged out by the Chicago Cubs 2-3 at Wrigley Field.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
51°
▼9
Lukewarm
the bats going quiet

Perfectly average, for better or worse. 3.0 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production. On the plus side, 3.1 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.

Blue Jays Game on August 07

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (62-54)
Location:Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:José Soriano (9-6, 3.29 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (10-2, 2.49 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSP, Sportsnet
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 80°F, Wind 4 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were edged out by the Chicago Cubs 2-3 at Wrigley Field.

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The Chicago Cubs clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
6846.596 W3
Yankees
6451.5574.5 L1
Red Sox
6351.5535.0 W8
Orioles
5659.48712.5 L1
Blue Jays
5462.46615.0 L1

Toronto Blue Jays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
24.229.74270
4
George Springer
12.234.71436
22
Ernie Clement
9.287.72638

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
4-41.381.0258.2
84
Dylan Cease
7-52.281.04126.1
71
Tyler Rogers
1-21.591.0851.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Alejandro Kirk
5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
0
Andrés Giménez
4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games
59
Brandon Valenzuela
3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
62
Spencer Miles
5.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

Dylan Cease delivered a stellar performance against the Chicago Cubs, tossing seven innings of two-hit ball, but it all unraveled in the ninth as the Blue Jays fell 3-2 in extra innings, snapping their winning streak. The loss stings, especially after battling back against the Astros, a feat that seemed to signal a turnaround for the team. The injury bug continues to haunt Toronto, with Trey Yesavage facing an uncertain future after an MRI revealed meniscus damage in his knee, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still sidelined with hamstring tightness. Despite pockets of brilliance from players like Cease, the Blue Jays are grappling with tough realities as they strive to stay relevant in a competitive playoff race. The recent momentum feels precarious, leaving fans wondering if this injury-laden roster can rally for the stretch run.

Sources
Great Start From Dylan Cease, But Jays Lose
Bluebirdbanter
Great Start From Dylan Cease, But Jays Lose
Blue Jays 2 Cubs 3 (11 innings) Two outs in the ninth and two strikes, I figured it was time to open the computer and get on the recap. Boom. Alex Bregman homers to tie the game. It was hardly fair to Dylan Cease who threw seven innings of two hit ball with one walk […]
Blue Jays @ Cubs Game Thread
Bluebirdbanter
Blue Jays @ Cubs Game Thread
I’m in Edmonton for the next couple of days, visiting my son and his girlfriend and some friends. So I’m getting the Game Thread up early. We may be light on content for a couple of days. It has been a week. We were at a funeral yesterday. Today we visiting a friend of mine […]
Instant Reaction: Dylan Cease’s dominant performance not enough as Jays fall 3-2 to the Cubs
Bluejaysnation
Instant Reaction: Dylan Cease’s dominant performance not enough as Jays fall 3-2 to the Cubs
After winning three consecutive series, most recently fending off a red-hot Houston Astros club, the Blue Jays travelled to Chicago for a make-up game from a rainout back on June 21st and wound up suffering a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in extra innings. Dylan Cease was masterful on the road once again, but his outing was…
Trey Yesavage’s MRI reveals meniscus injury to left knee, visiting specialist next week to determine next steps
Bluejaysnation
Trey Yesavage’s MRI reveals meniscus injury to left knee, visiting specialist next week to determine next steps
There’s more bad news on the injury front for the Toronto Blue Jays. Prior to Thursday’s make-up contest against the Chicago Cubs, manager John Schneider revealed that Trey Yesavage will visit a specialist on Monday after an MRI on his left knee showed a meniscus injury. It isn’t known if he’ll require surgery to repair…
18 days after taking liner off head, Jays' top pitching prospect dominates at Double-A
MLB.com
18 days after taking liner off head, Jays' top pitching prospect dominates at Double-A
Nolan Perry went 18 days between starts for Double-A New Hampshire. The last time he stood on a Minor League mound was July 19, when a line drive hit him flush on the side of the head. Toronto originally stated he would be week-to-week in his concussion recovery, but after
Vladdy out of lineup again while dealing with hamstring tightness
MLB.com
Vladdy out of lineup again while dealing with hamstring tightness
HOUSTON -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was out of the Blue Jays’ lineup for their 5-4 win in the series finale on Wednesday after he looked uncomfortable after running out a ground ball late in Tuesday’s game. Guerrero was still available off the bench and the Blue Jays are not considering

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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