Toronto Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins acquired relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman from the Toronto Blue Jays before the trade deadline. Hoffman has a 4.69 ERA, 638 strikeouts, and 1.391 WHIP in 583 career innings. The Twins also added starting pitcher Dean Kremer and relievers A.J. Minter and Tommy Nance ahead of the deadline.

The Houston Astros acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti. Varsho, a 2024 Gold Glove winner, is expected to strengthen Houston's outfield as they hold a 2 1/2-game lead in the AL West. Arrighetti, currently on the injured list, has a 4.60 ERA in 17 starts this season.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for infielder Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr., and right-handed pitcher Angel Rivero.

The Nationals drew six walks against Shane Bieber in a four-run first inning and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6. Luis García Jr. and Dylan Crews hit back-to-back home runs, and Kazuma Okamoto tied a Blue Jays rookie record with his 24th homer. Washington remains in the National League wild-card race.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber walked six of nine batters he faced, including three with bases loaded, before being removed after two-thirds of an inning in a game against the Washington Nationals. Bieber became the 11th pitcher in MLB history to walk at least six batters in two outs or fewer and the first Cy Young winner to do so.

Luis Urías homered and Myles Straw contributed with a double and an RBI single as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 3-2. Max Scherzer, returning to Washington on his 42nd birthday, pitched 2 2/3 innings before exiting to a standing ovation. The Blue Jays' lead was secured by a solo homer from Urías and back-to-back doubles from Straw and Ernie Clement.

The struggling Toronto Blue Jays, 10 games under .500, face the surging Washington Nationals as Max Scherzer returns from injury. Scherzer, who allowed 22 earned runs in four starts this season, faces a Nationals team 22-32 at home. Andrew Alvarez, 2-3 with a 4.22 ERA, starts for Washington.

Max Scherzer, a veteran right-hander, will return from the injured list to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays on his 42nd birthday. He had back spasms and received cortisone shots, but threw a successful rehab start in Triple-A Buffalo. His current season performance (1-4, 10.23 ERA) contrasts with his two World Series rings from the Nationals and Texas.

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league catcher/infielder Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool money. The move aims to bolster the Twins' bullpen, which has the worst ERA in the league at 5.28.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is blamed for a 'Carney Curse' affecting sports teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays, Canadian women’s rugby team, and Montreal Canadiens. His presence at events coincides with losses, including Canada's defeat against Switzerland in the World Cup.

The Cubs and Mets' series-opening game was rained out Monday night in New York, leading to a doubleheader on Wednesday. The Cubs previously had their game against the Blue Jays rained out on Sunday, rescheduled for August 6.

A rainout postponed Shota Imanaga's scheduled start against his rival Kazuma Okamoto, wiping out their anticipated matchup. The game between the Cubs and Blue Jays was rescheduled for August 6, and Imanaga will next start against the Mets.

The Chicago Cubs postponed their Sunday afternoon game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to heavy rainfall expected to cause flooding in the Chicago metro area. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous 4-7 foot waves on Lake Michigan and rescheduled the game for August 6. Dry weather is expected Monday and Tuesday, with storms returning Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies have improved to 35-30 after a managerial change, with pitcher Christopher Sanchez posting a 1.46 ERA and 103 strikeouts. The Toronto Blue Jays, two games below .500, face challenges with their pitching staff, including Patrick Corbin's 3.98 ERA. Phillies hitters have a .335 average against Corbin, and the team is positioned to contend for postseason spots.

Toronto's Ernie Clement was ruled safe after dodging a tag attempt by Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson, leading to Toronto's 6-4 victory. Umpires determined Clement's base path was established to avoid interference, frustrating the Orioles. The decision sparked criticism from Henderson, manager Craig Albernaz, and pitcher Shane Baz.

Adley Rutschman homered and drove in five runs with four hits, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 13-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Coby Mayo added a two-run homer, while Brandon Young secured the win for Baltimore. The Blue Jays lost their fifth game in six, and Daulton Varsho exited with a wrist injury.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticizes lazy criticism of the team's spending, arguing rivals should focus on improving their own performance. Despite high payrolls and regular-season success, the Dodgers faced playoff failures and public backlash, but Roberts and utility man Miguel Rojas emphasize their competitive strategies and cost-effective player acquisitions. The Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory highlighted contributions from players acquired at low cost.

Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings with four hits, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5. The Orioles secured a split in the series and improved to seven wins in 10 games during their homestand.

The Baltimore Orioles scored five runs in the ninth inning, including a game-winning single by Pete Alonso, to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5. The Blue Jays' four-game winning streak ended, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recorded his first four-hit game of the season.