Lauer is expected to start next Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

The Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates got into a strange scuffle on Monday night, with outfielder Tommy Pham at its center.

The Toronto Blue Jays believe consistent strong play is why they are in first place in the American League East after going 74-88 last season.

On July 31, the Toronto Blue Jays surprised many by acquiring Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians, giving up prospect Khal Stephens in the deal.

Springer was hit by a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, perhaps as restitution for the two teams' bench-clearing incident on Monday. Instead of escalating the situation, Springer simply waited a couple of innings, then launched a home run off pitcher Mitch Keller his next time up.

The Toronto Blue Jays are skipping Eric Lauer's spot in the rotation for their weekend series against the Miami Marlins, but manager John Schneider is adamant that it is not a permanent demotion for the lefty.

John Schneider speaks after the Blue Jays' 10-4 loss to the Rangers, breaking down José Berríos' start, how he can improve moving forward, and more