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Blue Jays, Mariners Hit Slump as Wild-Card Chase Tightens

8/28/2026

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team must start winning after slipping below .500.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh said the club is playing very, very, very bad baseball.
Both clubs sit under .500 and are chasing the final wild-card spot with a month remaining.
Toronto records the fewest walks and the American League’s worst on-base percentage.
Seattle ranks fourth-worst in on-base and among the bottom three in slugging.

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Story summary

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team must start winning after slipping below .500.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh said the club is playing very, very, very bad baseball.
Both clubs sit under .500 and are chasing the final wild-card spot with a month remaining.
Toronto records the fewest walks and the American League’s worst on-base percentage.
Seattle ranks fourth-worst in on-base and among the bottom three in slugging.