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Cincinnati Reds clinch last place finish in NL Central

There were no fireworks, no on-field celebrations. There were not cases of Miller High Life, warmed and shaken, waiting for them in the locker room with snorkels and goggles. Saturday afternoon’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays was the 86th such result for the Cincinnati Reds during this miserable 2026 season, and this was no […]

MLB Daily Recap – September 27, 2026

Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for September 27, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Max Scherzer TOR CIN 7.0 6 1 7 1 114 19 16.7% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – September 27, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .

Blue Jays can’t solve Lowder in loss to Reds

Hector Rodriguez had a two-run triple in the fifth inning as the Cincinnati Reds topped the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday. JJ Bleday had a solo home run in the second inning for an early Cincinnati (75-86) lead. Sal Stewart’s fielder’s choice scored a run in the third and Eugenio Suarez smashed an RBI double in the next at-bat. Rhett Lowder (7-12) pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks, striking out two. Connor Phillips, Graham Ashcraft and Tejay Antone came out o...

How many strikeouts does Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer need to surpass Justin Verlander on Sunday?

Max Scherzer still has a chance to make MLB history this season. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander is close to catching his former teammate Justin Verlander on MLB’s all-time strikeouts list, with MLB writer Sarah Langs reporting that the retiring Detroit Tigers pitcher started his final game with 3,560 career strikeouts, while Scherzer had 3,550. […] The post How many strikeouts does Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer need to surpass Justin Verlander on Sunday? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Scherzer Eyes Meaningful MLB Finale with Blue Jays as Future Awaits

TORONTO – Roughly 40 minutes before Justin Verlander took the mound at Comerica Park for his 557th and final major-league start, Max Scherzer sat in the dugout at Rogers Centre and contemplated the potential end of his own MLB career. A crowd of reporters and cameras surrounded Scherzer as he settled in, dressed casually in sneakers and team-issued workout gear. A brief silence ensued and before anyone could fill it with questions, Scherzer started speaking. “Ok,” he began. “I guess I can star...

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays – Rhett Lowder vs. Trey Yesavage

Elly De La Cruz reached his 30-30 milestone during Friday night’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, meaning the Cincinnati Reds now have a pair of games left in their 2026 season with roughly nothing left to play for. That’s true for most of the roster, in all honesty. For Rhett Lowder, though, there’s at […]

Max Scherzer rooting for Tigers’ Justin Verlander despite competitive strikeout battle between them

Detroit Tigers future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is making the final start of his MLB career on Saturday. While it is emotional, Verlander wants to pitch well and turn in a strong final start. One underlying storyline surrounding the situation is the strikeout battle between Verlander and his former Tigers teammate and current Toronto […] The post Max Scherzer rooting for Tigers’ Justin Verlander despite competitive strikeout battle between them appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Max Scherzer to pitch Blue Jays finale, undecided on retirement

Max Scherzer’s near future is sorted out; what’s further down the line remains up in the air. The Toronto Blue Jays will send Max Scherzer to the mound for the season finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, but he’s yet to decide whether or not it’ll be his career finale, he told reporters Saturday. Scherzer, 42, told reporters he wanted one last shot to toe the mound with his family in attendance for the game against the Reds Sunday. It’s been a storied career for the future Hall of Fam...

Max Scherzer Undecided About Pitching Beyond 2026

Max Scherzer will start the Blue Jays’ season finale on Sunday, and told reporters (including Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi) that he’ll wait until the offseason before deciding on his longer-term future.  Perhaps reflecting Scherzer’s uncertainty, the future Hall-of-Famer noted that his family will be in attendance tomorrow, just in case the game with the Reds ends […]

Saturday Jays Notes

Second-to-last day of the regular season. There isn’t much news. Max Scherzer says he’ll wait until after the season to decide whether he wants to pitch next year, but he’s set to start tomorrow, in front of his kids (just in case). He hasn’t put up numbers that would make me want to re-sign him. […]

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 on a contract extension. Fresh off a run as the AL pennant runners-up last season, the Toronto Blue Jays have officially been eliminated from 2026 postseason contention. Toronto has turned its focus toward next year—and to expecting a return to form from star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , who signed a massive contract extension with the club. How...

Former Blue Jays Outfielder DFA'd For 2nd Time In 2 Weeks

It's been a rough year, and in particular, a rough two weeks for outfielder Jesus Sanchez. Just 12 days after being claimed off waivers, he has been designated for assignment once again.  Jesus Sanchez to be designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, per @SteveGilbertMLB . — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) September 26, 2026 Sanchez began the year with the Toronto Blue Jays, intended to add some left-handed power to the outfield. And while his offense wasn't quite what they'd hoped, it wa...

Is Terry Francona’s Time With the Reds COMING TO AN END? Mike Napoli’s Role Raises BIG Questions

Something unusual happened during the Cincinnati Reds’ 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, and it could create some fascinating questions about the future of the organization. ———————————— Check out our partners ⤵️ Braxton is the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Cincinnati Reds. Visit one of their taprooms or grab a Ballpark Beer at GABP. Get more information at braxtonbrewing.com. Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: http://richterphillips.com/chatterbox Apply t...

MLB Highlights | Reds vs. Blue Jays – September 25, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo12SYwt93STwvDhjoDABzZDf_P3cNP-y Watch the top plays, clutch hits, and biggest moments from this Toronto Blue Jays game in a quick highlight recap. Catch all the key action, including home runs, strikeouts, and game-changing plays from today’s Blue Jays matchup. Subscribe for Toronto Blue Jays highlights all season long. ———————————————- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca – Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca – More news & highlights on Sportsnet....

Unc & Ocho RIP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for Making EXCUSES After a TERRIBLE Season! | Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and Joe “Iso Joe” Johnson react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s response to criticism over his disappointing season. The guys rip Vlad for making excuses after landing a massive contract and argue that the money was based on what the Blue Jays expected him to become, not just what he had already accomplished. MERCH: https://eightyfour.com/collections/all-products Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnodHJpZd8UbSvAufDd...

Pedro Martinez weighs in on Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract comments

Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, the godfather of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., defended his godson after the six-time All-Star faced criticism for comments about his 14-year, $500 million contract. During an interview with a Spanish-language reporter, Guerrero grew defensive about the extension he signed last year and whether he has lived […] The post Pedro Martinez weighs in on Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract comments appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Reds bullpen blows the lead, loses 6-5 in Toronto

The Cincinnati Reds led 5-2 heading into the bottom of the 7th inning, but things went south after that as the Blue Jays rallied for four runs to take the league and Toronto didn’t look back as they held on for a win to start the final series of the year. Final R H E Cincinnati Reds (74-86) 5 12 1 Toronto Blue Jays (78-82) 6 10 0 W: Fluharty (7-1) L: Mey (0-2) SV: Varland (35) Statcast | Box Score | Game Thread Toronto came out in the bottom of the 1st inning and took it to Nick Lodolo,…

Guerrero Jr.’s apology reflects standards that come with stardom

TORONTO — Three-and-a-half hours before game time Friday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood before the media backdrop outside the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse and tried to make amends. For roughly 12 minutes, as teammates glanced over on their way to or from the adjacent gym, he sounded a different note than he did Wednesday, when the tone-deaf comments he made to Veronica Batista of Noticias Telemicro about receiving his $500-million deal for what he’d already done first went viral, apologizing befo...