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Max Scherzer strikes out 7 in 225th career win as Blue Jays beat Reds 5-1 in season finale

Max Scherzer struck out seven over seven-plus innings for his 225th career win, Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

On bench for season finale Guerrero is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact On the heels of an AL pennant run last fall, Guerrero disappointed in a major way in 2026, with his OPS falling 160 points to .688. Recent comments about his performance and contract drew the ire from the Toronto fanbase, but he quickly walked those comments back. Charles McAdoo will draw the start at first base in the season finale.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bleday hits 24th homer, Lowder pitches 6 innings for first win since August as Reds beat Blue Jays

JJ Bleday hit a solo home run, Héctor Rodríguez added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. regrets past comments, discusses contract extension Following a disappointing end to the regular season, Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed reporters regarding his comments...

2 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

3 rival players struggles who have helped Guardians in their quest to make the postseason The Guardians have benefited from struggles from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kerry Carpenter and Jose Altuve.

2 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Have you ever seen a double-hit like this? Talk about getting the barrel on it. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. technically squared up his RBI single in the seventh inni...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Key takeaways: Blue Jays 6, Reds 5 TORONTO -- After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kicked off the day with a public apology for his recent comments about his $500 million contract, it...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Lukes has go-ahead hit in four-run seventh, Okamoto drives in three as Blue Jays beat Reds 6-5

The Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 when Nathan Lukes hit a go-ahead single in a four-run seventh inning

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 'Gonna continue to work hard' | 09/25/2026 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes over recent comments he made about his contract and how he plans to continue working hard

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has apologized for comments he made about his $500 million, 14-year contract

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. issues apology for viral contract comments It's been a week to forget for the Toronto Blue Jays and its fans. Postseason elimination feels like a drag, getting to Game 162 of 2026, an...

3 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Issues Apology to Blue Jays Fans After Recent Contract Comments Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons. On Wednesday, Guerrero Jr. spoke out about his season-long slump in a...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Former Blue Jays playoff heroes speak out on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s viral comment controversy Who's having a worse week? Toronto Blue Jays fans or Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? One would argue it's Blue Jays fans, after seeing their beloved...

3 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

MLB legend backs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after podcast comments An MLB legend is defending Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for his comments.

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s not wrong, but he's also not right The Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason hasn’t even begun, but the club is already the talk of baseball thanks to the face of their franchise, Vlad...

3 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays' $500M Vladimir Guerrero Jr. draws painful comparison to ex-Red Sox star | Sporting News Vladimir Guerrero Jr. compared to Pablo Sandoval.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. embarrasses himself with ridiculous quote Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took it upon himself to make his bad season even worse by going viral for an all-time-bad quote on the day the Blue Ja...

4 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says $500 million deal on his mind 'every at-bat I fail' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admits his $500 million dollar contract weighed on him during a disappointing 2026 season for himself and the Blue Jay...

5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Vlad Jr. expands on comments about his contract, disappointing season BALTIMORE -- It takes a lot for the Blue Jays’ 2026 elimination to dip below being the story of the day, but that’s exactly what happened We...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gives Shocking Reason for Season-Long Slump The Toronto Blue Jays will not defend their 2025 American League Pennant this year. After a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the Blue Jays...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sitting for nightcap Guerrero is not in the starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact The Blue Jays were officially eliminated from postseason contention with a loss in the matinee, and Guerrero and several other Toronto regulars will rest for the nightcap. Guerrero went 1-for-4 in Game 1 and is in danger of finishing the year with an OPS below .700, after finishing the 2025 regular season with an .848 mark.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

These Blue Jays won't be back after falling short of the postseason Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't leaving, but we can't say the same for these veterans.

5 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Late add to lineup Wednesday Guerrero (back) will start at first base and bat second in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles.

Impact Guerrero was not included in the initial lineup, but he did some hitting on the field pregame and convinced Blue Jays manager John Schneider that he was ready to play. Vlad Jr. had exited Sunday's contest versus the Rangers and didn't play Monday because of lower-back tightness.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for first game Guerrero (back) remains out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Baltimore.

Impact Guerrero has not played since departing Sunday's game against the Rangers with lower-back tightness. He is considered day-to-day. Sean Keys will grab another start at first base for the Blue Jays while Guerrero rests.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dave Winfield represent opposite ends of Blue Jays Silver Slugger history One of the highlights of the MLB offseason is when the league’s major awards begin to roll out, and the Louisville Silver Slugger Awards alw...

6 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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Max Scherzer strikes out 7 in 225th career win as Blue Jays beat Reds 5-1 in season finale

Bleday hits 24th homer, Lowder pitches 6 innings for first win since August as Reds beat Blue Jays

Lukes has go-ahead hit in four-run seventh, Okamoto drives in three as Blue Jays beat Reds 6-5

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract