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Blue Jays and Athletics face off in season opener
Blue Jays open 2026 MLB season aiming to build on last year's success with new pitching additions and key roster changes, including the loss of star shortstop Bo Bichette.
- Tonight, The Toronto Blue Jays host the Athletics at 7:07 p.m. ET in their 2026 season opener, with Kevin Gausman making his first opening-day start in his five-year tenure against Luis Severino.
- Toronto finished last season 94-68 and reached the World Series before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 11 innings, while the Athletics concluded 76-86 with a 40-41 road record.
- Off-Season additions Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers bolstered the Blue Jays' pitching staff, while Japan's Kazuma Okamoto joined after star shortstop Bichette departed for the New York Mets.
- Several players including Anthony Santander, Shane Bieber, Jose Berrios, Yimi Garcia, Trey Yesavage, and Bowden Francis begin the season on the Blue Jays' injured list; the Athletics placed Gunnar Hoglund on the 15-Day IL.
- Betting lines list the Blue Jays as-168 favorites, with the Athletics entering as +141 underdogs and the over/under for tonight's season opener set at 8 1/2 runs.
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Barger to hit in cleanup spot as Blue Jays take on Athletics in season opener
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Blue Jays and Athletics face off in season opener
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Athletics for the season opener.
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources lean Left
59% Left
L 59%
C 41%
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