What is the Toronto Blue Jays record in 2026?

The Toronto Blue Jays are 43-49, 3rd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Blue Jays today?

Dylan Cease (5-4, 2.79 ERA) vs Logan Webb (5-6, 3.66 ERA). First pitch at 03:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Blue Jays game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, Sportsnet. First pitch at 03:45 PM EDT.

Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates

July 08, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays were 43-49, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays crushed the San Francisco Giants 9-3 at Oracle Park.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

last night's win

Could tip either way. Coming off a win by 6. That energy is baked into the score. On the other hand, a -13 run differential. Even the close losses add up.

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Blue Jays Game on July 08

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (38-53)
Location:	Oracle Park
First Pitch:	03:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Dylan Cease (5-4, 2.79 ERA) vs Logan Webb (5-6, 3.66 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, Sportsnet

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays crushed the San Francisco Giants 9-3 at Oracle Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	13	0
	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	9	0

Highlights

Jonatan Clase went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Ernie Clement went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Sean Keys went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	53	36	.596		W1
Yankees	50	41	.549	4.0	L1
Blue Jays	43	49	.467	11.5	W1
Red Sox	41	48	.461	12.0	W4
Orioles	42	50	.457	12.5	L2

Toronto Blue Jays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
7 Kazuma Okamoto	20	.235	.767	55
8 Jonatan Clase	1	.400	1.400	3
22 Ernie Clement	7	.298	.753	30

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
77 Louis Varland	3-3	0.94	0.94	48.0
84 Dylan Cease	5-4	2.79	1.18	90.1
23 Jeff Hoffman	5-5	4.35	1.40	39.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ernie Clement	5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
84 Dylan Cease	7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
34 Kevin Gausman	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
77 Louis Varland	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves at a crossroads, suffering through a brutal stretch as they prepare for the 2026 MLB Draft while sliding deeper into mediocrity with a 42-49 record. After a disheartening 10-1 loss to the Giants, fans can only hope yesterday's 9-3 victory over the same team signals a turnaround. With the offense sputtering and averaging a measly 2.0 runs per game over the last week, the pressure is on players like Ernie Clement, who had three hits in that win, to step up. Meanwhile, Louis Varland shines brightly amid the gloom, boasting a historic 0.96 ERA and earning an All-Star nod, showing that while the team struggles, some individuals are still making waves. As Daulton Varsho eyes free agency, his performance will need to match the urgency surrounding the team. The draft looms, but first, the Blue Jays must prove they can compete.

Sources

Bluebirdbanter

Bluebird Banter 2026 MLB Draft Preview Part 1

The 2026 MLB draft kicks off this Saturday, at 1:00pm ET. Because of MLB’s ironclad commitment to preventing this from becoming an event, it will occur while several teams are playing actual MLB games, although the Jays specifically will be in San Diego and don’t go until 8:40pm. The first 10 picks, which will inexplicably […]

Bluebirdbanter

Jays Actually Score And Win

Jays 9 Giants 3 Before the game, I asked the Jays to score and not just one run. And they did….I should have asked earlier. The Jays scored: We did go five inning there without getting a baserunner. But let’s focus on the nine runs instead. We had 13 hits. Clement (leading off) had three […]

Bluejaysnation

July 7 Gameday: Spencer Miles starts as Blue Jays look to snap three-game losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 9-3 win over the New York Mets on Canada Day felt like it could be a turning point for the club during the 2026 regular season, but what has followed in the four games since has placed the Blue Jays at what feels like rock bottom. In the four games following…

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Where things stand with Daulton Varsho’s upcoming free agency

Less than four months from now, Daulton Varsho will officially hit free agency, becoming one of the top outfielders available on the open market. But his performance between now and then will determine just how lucrative his market will be. Based on how the first half of this 2026 season has played out, it appears…

Jaysjournal

All-Star Louis Varland is having the best season by a Blue Jay reliever in team history

Louis Varland entered Monday with a 0.96 ERA having gone 18-for-18 in save opportunities. He was just named an All-Star in what is shaping up to be a historic season.

MLB.com

Where does Okamoto rank in latest ROY poll?

Three rookies are among the exclusive group of players bound for Philadelphia ahead of next week's All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Citizens Bank Park. One of those players paces the American League atop our third Rookie of the Year poll. The NL leader had a compelling case, too: And

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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