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Dylan Cease Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation
Dylan Cease will not pitch for the Blue Jays during this week’s series at Camden Yards. The likely AL Cy Young finalist tells reporters (including Keegan Matheson of MLB.com and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet) that he’s been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation coming out of Friday’s start in Texas. Cease had his worst outing of the […]
‘I Know We Just Added Kawhi to the Mix’ – RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message to Raptors Fans Ahead of Exciting 2026-27 Season
RJ Barrett had a career-best playoff performance for the Toronto Raptors, but the team was unable to achieve the same level of success as they were eliminated in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors pushed the Cavaliers to the limit despite making their first playoff appearance since 2022. Barrett last played in [...]
Blue Jays outfielder Brett Bateman injured on sliding catch
One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ brightest young players left with an injury on Monday. Centrefielder Brett Bateman suffered an injury to his left leg while diving to make a catch in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles. Bateman’s left leg appeared to dig into the dirt as he dove for the ball and he immediately collapsed to the field in pain. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but with a visible limp. Manager John Schneider helped Bateman walk down the dugout stairs....
Kawhi Leonard’s Potential 2-Year Raptors Extension Stance Delivers Crushing Blow to Heat’s Trade Hopes
Kawhi Leonard is back with the Toronto Raptors after the deal with the Los Angeles Clippers finally happened. Before he returned to Toronto, however, other NBA teams wanted to trade for Leonard. According to previous reports, the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves were interested in the two-time NBA champion. On Sunday, league insider Marc [...]
Knicks still zeroed in on stealing Raptors target (but small silver lining prevails?)
If the Knicks can’t land Yves Missi, it’s a positive for the Raptors, even though he remains an intriguing option as they look to address frontcourt challenges.
Vladdy kept out of lineup vs. Baltimore with lower back tightness
BALTIMORE — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was out of the lineup Monday night as the Blue Jays opened their series against the Orioles, clinging to their fading postseason chances. Guerrero was removed from Sunday’s finale against the Rangers with left lower back tightness, something that flared up when he stretched to make a play at first base a couple of days prior. It hadn’t improved much by the time the Blue Jays got to Baltimore. Carlos Delgado Short-Sleeved Retro Windbreaker Giveaway is Sept. 25!...
Toronto Maple Leafs 2026-27 Season Preview: Biggest Questions & Bold Predictions
Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by Zack Phillips & Dan Riccio for a roundtable preview of the 2026-27 Maple Leafs season. The boys dive into the biggest questions facing Toronto, expectations for the new season, and their bold predictions. Plus, Brock Seguin, Managing Fantasy Editor at Daily Faceoff, drops by to discuss the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Draft Kit and preview the Leafs’ season from a fantasy hockey perspective. 🚨 Subscribe to Daily Faceoff Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotoronto S...
Dylan Cease’s Shoulder Inflammation: What It Means for 2026
BALTIMORE — In a season short on it, let’s start with the good news. Dylan Cease’s MRI revealed only inflammation in his right shoulder, nothing structural and nothing more. Cease still won’t be making his scheduled start this week in Baltimore and he may not pitch again in 2026, but the Blue Jays don’t expect this to be something that spills into ‘27. Cease wouldn’t describe it as “painful,” but he detailed the discomfort he’s been pitching through. “It’s definitely a bit heavy and achy, just...
O’s series game blog: O’s host Toronto in the final home series of the year
O’s are 5 games out of a playoff spot with six to play
Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Young Talent Push, Blue Line Evaluations and More
Training camp is officially in high gear, and the familiar September hum around the Toronto Maple Leafs has returned. Following a split-squad kickoff over the weekend against Montreal, the coaching…
Canadiens vs. Senators: Pre-season Game 3 thread, lines, and how to watch
Pre-season game 3: Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet One (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: Sportsnet Fresh off two split-squad wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Canadiens have made the trip to Trois-Rivières for the Hockeyville game. This match, and the final two of the pre-season that will also be played in split-squad fashion, will be versus the Ottawa Senators. With half as many players i...
Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion
Update: The Orioles announced that tonight’s game will start in a delay. The team said it would announce updates as they become available. The Orioles postseason hopes have all but vanished, but they’ll still play the remainder of their schedule. Nobody can blame you if you’ve checked out on this disappointing season. But if you’re […]
'Only A Matter Of Time' Before Auston Matthews Teams Up With Gavin McKenna—Maple Leafs Analyst
All we have is one game under our belts—and a meaningless exhibition game, at that—and the talk is already heating up about when Toronto Maple Leafs rookie phenom Gavin McKenna will be teaming up with captain Auston Matthews. The No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft began his professional journey by skating alongside his de facto substitute father figure, John Tavares, and William Nylander. Not a bad spot to be in your first NHL experience, by any measure. But with the skill McK...
Blue Jays vs. Orioles rain delay: Updated start time and weather forecast
With just a few days left in the regular season, the last thing anyone wants is a rainout.
Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease says he won’t need surgery after MRI
The Toronto Blue Jays and their ace appear to have dodged a bullet. Dylan Cease told reporters on Monday that he will not need surgery for the right shoulder fatigue he’s experiencing, but remains in “limbo” on the next steps. Cease flew from Texas to Toronto on Saturday for an MRI on his shoulder. The 30-year-old right-hander told manager John Schneider that he had been experiencing “fatigue, not pain” for a few weeks. It was decided that he would miss his next start against the Orioles due t...
Orioles wait on Alexander while Holliday is unlikely to return in 2026; Albernaz seeks higher standards; O’s-Blue Jays lineup
BALTIMORE—José Barrero is in the Orioles’ lineup at second base for Monday night’s game. Barrero will be the 60th player used by the team. Barrero is with the Orioles because two players, Blaze Alexander and Jackson Holliday, are on the 10-day injured list. Alexander, who became the father of a baby girl on Thursday, is […]
Can Bobrovsky live up to the Matthews hype for Maple Leafs?
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews isn’t hiding his joy to have Sergei Bobrovsky on his team after years of battling him but can the accomplished netminder live up to the hype? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins Domino’s That’s Hockey to share his thoughts on how the 38-year-old goalie will do in Toronto.
Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. not in lineup for Game 1 vs. Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays will be without their struggling first baseman on Monday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the Blue Jays’ three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles after exiting their game on Sunday with lower back tightness. Guerrero was 1-for-2 with a single before being removed in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers. Rookie Sean Keys will play first and bat fifth in Guerrero’s absence against the Orioles. Keys has two home runs and a .644 OPS over...
Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract
NBA News NBA Rumors Raptors The Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million contract with rookie guard Jaden Bradley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto after being selected with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The new deal moves Bradley onto the standard roster and gives the Raptors long-term control of another young guard. Details regarding guarantees and potential team or player options were not immediately...
Malachi Smith comes hungry to the Raptors on a two-way deal
After being signed in August, guard Malachi Smith has now joined the team on a two-way contract as of today, September 21st. On social media, Smith thanked God before asking where the best places to eat are in the city. It’s this kind of mentality, starving for a chance, that will make Smith fit in […]
Kawhi Leonard Gets Special Raptors Welcome From Former No. 3 Pick
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto seven years after delivering the franchise its first NBA championship. His return carries a different meaning for one Raptors player who was still a fan when Leonard’s biggest Toronto moment happened. That player was not yet in the NBA at the time. He was preparing for the draft, watching [...]
Raptors should not rush their RJ Barrett decision after the Kawhi Leonard trade
The Toronto Raptors have no reason to push RJ Barrett out the door right away following the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.
Raptors Convert Bradley To Standard Contract, Smith To Two-Way
3:19 pm: Smith’s promotion from an Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract is now official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 2:12 pm: The Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley’s two-way deal to a multiyear standard contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca). As Murphy notes, Toronto is pushing right up against […]
Jim Hiller on the narratives around Morgan Rielly: “I understand that people got down on Morgan…. I don’t see it… I am giving him a clean slate”
After Monday’s practice, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the Morgan Rielly–Darren Raddysh pairing, the narratives surrounding Rielly entering the season, Dakota Joshua’s status, the competition for roster spots, and his early impressions of the team’s goaltending depth. Morgan Rielly is now two days into training camp, and you had him with Darren Raddysh today. What […] The post Jim Hiller on the narratives around Morgan Rielly: “I understand that people got down on Morgan…. I don’t see it… ...
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