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Blue Jays play Mariners as Buck Martinez is honored

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Blue Jays play Mariners as Buck Martinez is honored

Summary

The Blue Jays face the Mariners in the second game of their series on August 29, 2026. Buck Martinez will be inducted into the Hall of Excellence today. This marks game #137 of the season for Toronto. The Blue Jays starting lineup features George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero, and Alejandro Kirk. Spencer Arrighetti is set to start on Tuesday against the Guardians, followed by Dylan Cease and Jose Soriano later in the week.

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Key Details

•Blue Jays honor Buck Martinez with Hall of Excellence induction.
•Game two against the Mariners is ongoing.
•Toronto's lineup includes Springer, Guerrero, and Kirk.
•Spencer Arrighetti starts Tuesday against Guardians.
•Match is part of the final stretch of the regular season.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Buck Martinez Day Game Thread

What they're saying

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It is Buck Martinez Day. He’ll join the ‘Hall of Excellence’, which just opened Game two against the Mariners. I hope it goes much the same as yesterday. And it is game #137. The Jays plan to have Spencer Arrighetti start Tuesday, Dylan Cease Wednesday and Jose Soriano Thurday against the Guardians. Jameson Taillon threw […]
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