The Blue Jays are facing the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as Toronto continues its push in the American League playoff race.
First pitch was scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Eastern time on September 21, 2026. Major League Baseball’s official scoreboard listed Toronto at 77-79 and Baltimore at 75-81 entering the matchup.
As of 7:01 p.m. Eastern time, the official scoreboard had not posted a completed result for the game, leaving the contest in progress or awaiting an updated status.
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Blue Jays game details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles |
| Date | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| Location | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore |
| Scheduled first pitch | 6:35 p.m. ET |
| Toronto starter | Trey Yesavage |
| Baltimore starter | Shane Baz |
| Broadcast listings | Sportsnet and MASN |
Toronto’s scheduled starter is right-hander Trey Yesavage, who entered with a 5-5 record, a 3.65 earned-run average and 91 strikeouts. Baltimore is scheduled to counter with right-hander Shane Baz, listed at 6-15 with a 4.11 ERA and 152 strikeouts. The starting lineups provided the matchup details.
Why the matchup matters for Toronto
The Blue Jays and Orioles are meeting for the first time since Toronto hosted Baltimore in a three-game series earlier in September. Toronto won the final two games of that series after dropping the opener, including an 8-1 victory on September 13. Official Blue Jays news covered the series.
Toronto enters the final stretch with little room for error. The Blue Jays’ recent schedule has included important games against the Orioles, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, and the club has been trying to stay within reach of the American League Wild Card places.
Monday’s game is the opening contest of a three-game series in Baltimore. The teams are scheduled to meet again Tuesday and Wednesday before Toronto returns home for a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds beginning Friday, according to the official MLB schedule.
With both clubs near the bottom half of the standings and only five regular-season games remaining after Monday, every result carries added importance. Toronto’s immediate priority is to convert its opportunities against a division opponent while keeping pressure on teams ahead of it in the playoff race.
What to watch
Yesavage’s workload
Yesavage’s appearance is significant because the young right-hander was recently working his way back into the Blue Jays’ plans during the club’s postseason push. His ability to provide length would be valuable for Toronto against an Orioles lineup that has produced strong offensive stretches at home.
Toronto’s offence
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains one of the central figures in the Blue Jays’ lineup. He homered during Toronto’s September 13 win over Baltimore, helping the club take the series at Rogers Centre.
The late innings
Both teams have been involved in a tight late-season race, making bullpen decisions and defensive execution especially important. A one-run game could have a direct effect on Toronto’s remaining path to October baseball.
What comes next
The Orioles and Blue Jays are scheduled to continue the series at Camden Yards on Tuesday and Wednesday, both with 6:35 p.m. Eastern starts. Toronto will then return to Rogers Centre for its final home series of the regular season against Cincinnati.
Any final score, major injury or playoff-position change from Monday’s game will determine the next update in the series and provide a clearer picture of Toronto’s postseason chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Blue Jays playing on September 21, 2026?
Toronto is playing the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
What time is the Blue Jays game on September 21?
The scheduled first pitch is 6:35 p.m. Eastern time.
Who is starting for the Blue Jays?
Trey Yesavage is the scheduled starting pitcher for Toronto.
Who is starting for Baltimore?
Shane Baz is the scheduled starter for the Orioles.
Where can fans watch the Blue Jays and Orioles game?
MLB listings identify Sportsnet and MASN as the broadcast outlets for the matchup.
Fact-Checked: Key game details, scheduled pitchers, records, timing and broadcast information were checked against MLB’s official scoreboard, schedule and lineup pages.
Disclaimer: Game status and statistics can change during live play, and the reported information reflects the latest available update at publication time.