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Blue Jays: Addison Barger needs to play every day to realize his full potential

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Addison Barger from the injured list ahead of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, optioning Yohendrick Piñango in a corresponding move. Barger has been sidelined since April 5th with a serious ankle sprain.

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Former Blue Jays manager Bobby Cox passes away at age 84

On Saturday, it was announced that former Toronto Blue Jays manager Bobby Cox had passed away at the age of 84. Cox was the Blue Jays’ manager for four years, a stretch that spanned from the 1982 to 1985 seasons.

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Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela making the most of increased playing time

Upon the return of All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk, rookie Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela deserves to be the backup.

Ernie Clement racks up five hits as Blue Jays maul Angels

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease stifles Angels again

Blue Jays reinstate OF Addison Barger from injured list

Blue Jays prospect Juan Sanchez hits first Single-A home run

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Instant Reaction: Ernie Clement and Brandon Valenzuela have big games as Blue Jays destroy Angels 14-1

Safe to say that the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence got going. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays played their second of three this weekend against the Los Angeles Angels, defeating the American League West team 14-1.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 9

Ernie Clement racks up five hits as Blue Jays maul Angels

Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run homer to cap a seven-run fifth inning Saturday and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 14-1.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 9

John Schneider Sends Yohendrick Pinango Message After Blue Jays Roster Move

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger officially returned from the injured list on Saturday and made the start against the Los Angeles Angels. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger returns after missing a month of action due to a left ankle sprain suffered in early April.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / May 9

Blue Jays Gameday (May 9): Addison Barger returns to the lineup as Toronto has a chance to win another series

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to get healthy. Ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game, the Blue Jays announced that they have activated Addison Barger off the injured list, optioning Yohendrick Piñango to make room on the 26-man roster.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / May 9

Blue Jays activate Addison Barger from IL, option Yohendrick Piñango to Bisons

Addison Barger is officially back on the Toronto Blue Jays’ active roster. On Saturday morning, the Blue Jays announced that Barger has been activated

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 9

Blue Jays reinstate OF Addison Barger from injured list

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Addison Barger from the 10-day injured list Saturday and optioned fellow outfielder Yohendrick Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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Blue Jays, Trey Yesavave Face Angels: Preview, Storylines

For the Toronto Blue Jays, injury issues or not, the only thing they can do is keep winning ball games. Toronto (17-21) enters Saturday's game with the Los Angeles Angels four games under .500, 8.5 games back of the New York Yankees in the American League East.

Juan Sanchez News / Bluejaysnation / May 9

Blue Jays prospect Juan Sanchez hits first Single-A home run

No prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays’ system last year raised their stock like Juan Sanchez. Signed to a bonus to a little under $1 million, the shortstop burst onto the scene in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .341/.439/.565 with eight home runs in 253 plate appearances for a 156.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / May 9

Dylan Cease finding ideal balance between elite strikeout totals and pitch efficiency

TORONTO — Dylan Cease doesn’t need to strike everyone out to dominate opposing lineups. There can be a perfect balance between piling up the swings and misses and inducing quick outs — and that’s precisely the mix he displayed while shutting out the Angels’ offence on Friday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 9

New Information, Few Answers Yet About Blue Jays Starter's Injury Setback

To say injuries have been crippling for the Toronto Blue Jays season would be downplaying it to the 1000th power, as every aspect of their roster has been affected, specifically the starting rotation.

Trey Yesavage News / Field Level Media / May 9

Behind low-ERA Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays bid for series win vs. Angels

The host Toronto Blue Jays will be out to clinch both their three-game series as well as the season set against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / May 9

Instant Reaction: Dylan Cease dominates, Blue Jays snap four-game losing skid

This is what the Toronto Blue Jays envisioned when they signed Dylan Cease to a franchise record, seven-year, $210 million contract in free agency. The right-hander turned in his finest start in his short Blue Jays tenure, helping lead the Blue Jays to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Dylan Cease News / Field Level Media / May 8

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease stifles Angels again

Dylan Cease struck out 10 in seven innings Friday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels A2-0. Cease (3-1) allowed five hits with no walks in the opener of a three-game series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 8

Surprise Contributor Earning Playing Time for the Toronto Blue Jays

He turned 24 yesterday. He has bad intentions at the plate. His last name sounds like a Caribbean island. And any team in baseball could have selected Yohendrick Piñango (pronounced "pin-YAH-go" ) in December's Rule 5 Draft, but the Blue Jays sure are glad nobody did.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / May 8