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Jamie Ritchie will not play for Perpignan again as club confirm his exit

Perpignan have simultaneously announced that former Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is out for the remainder of the season, and will leave the club at the conclusion of the current campaign.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / May 13

Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala is swinging a hot bat in Double-A New Hampshire

After being promoted to Double-A New Hampshire on May 3rd, Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala isn’t wasting any time getting acclimated in his new digs.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 13

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays drop third in a row with extra inning loss against Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays continued their 2026 dominance over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night, taking home a 7-6 win to improve to 5-0 against the Blue Jays this season.

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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?

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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / May 12

At Least It Was Close

Rays 7 Jays 6 (10 innings) The nice part about that game was the come back. The Jays were down 5-0. We were continuously told they would never score again.

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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.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Blue Jays pitching prospect Jake Bloss struck out four in return to game action

The Toronto Blue Jays could have another internal option for the fifth spot in the rotation sooner rather than later. On Tuesday afternoon, Jake Bloss returned to the mound after a year off, pitching for the Florida Complex League Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Blue Jays Gameday (May 12): Toronto hosts Rays looking to snap two-game losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Tuesday looking to get back on track. After Monday night’s 8-5 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Blue Jays have now lost two games in a row, dropping their record to 18-23 through 41 games.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Spencer Miles among options Blue Jays are considering for vacant fifth starter’s job

TORONTO — For much of this season, the Blue Jays’ fifth starter’s job has been a revolving door that won’t stop spinning, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down — let alone stopping altogether — any time soon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 12

Blue Jays Slugger is in a Serious Drought in One Important Category

There are plenty of areas to point to when evaluating the Toronto Blue Jays' slow start to the 2026 season. Injuries may be chief among them, as they've been dealt several blows to the starting rotation and the lineup.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman Sends Message After Career Milestone

Despite a slow start to the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have found consistency in veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman. Toronto, which entered the year with high expectations, has struggled to a record below .500 while dealing with injuries to key contributors, including José Berríos, Anthony Santander, and Alejandro Kirk.

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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.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 12

Blue Jays Middle Game vs Rays: Preview, Storylines

You can't win a division or clinch a playoff berth in May; however, you can certainly bury yourself in the standings and make it difficult to rebound later in the season to get back into playoff contention.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Yariel Rodríguez pleased to rejoin Blue Jays after losing 40-man spot, hoping improved arsenal can lead to renewed success

TORONTO — At several points over the off-season, it seemed Yariel Rodríguez’s tenure with the Blue Jays might be over after the organization ultimately outrighted him off the 40-man roster following last season’s disappointing second-half struggles.

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Max Scherzer News / Total Pro Sports / May 12

Max Scherzer Injury: Latest Update On The Blue Jays Veteran

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching situation keeps getting messier, plus there’s uncertainty around Max Scherzer. Toronto entered Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays still searching for rotation stability after another rough stretch from its pitching staff.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 12

Why Blue Jays should move George Springer out of the leadoff spot

The red-hot George Springer from 2025 is yet to be seen this season for the Toronto Blue Jays. Is it time for a change?

Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Trade Talk Sports / May 12

There's growing concern over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s lack of power

We’re 41 games into the 2025-26 MLB season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains stuck on just two home runs. After three straight years of relatively underwhelming power numbers, for his standards, the Toronto Blue Jays superstar put his team on his back during last year’s epic postseason run.

Eric Lauer News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

4 internal candidates to replace Eric Lauer in the Blue Jays rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays made a couple of roster moves yesterday, highlighted by Eric Lauer being designated for assignment. The left-hander was a key part of the 2025 roster given his flexibility between the rotation and bullpen, but struggled to find that success in 2026.

Yariel Rodriguez News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Blue Jays: Yariel Rodriguez strikes out two in his return to the big leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays made some roster moves yesterday, sending Eric Lauer to DFA limbo while recalling Yariel Rodriguez from the minor leagues. Lauer’s

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 12

Blue Jays Ace Crosses Major Career Strikeout Milestone Against Rays

Most of the time, the success of a player individually doesn't matter nearly as much as the team's success. Other times, a player needs to acknowledge a career milestone no matter what the outcome ends up being, and this was the case in Toronto Monday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Blue Jays: New Hampshire Fisher Cats sit first in their division thanks to strong hitting and pitching

Out of the four Toronto Blue Jays “A” affiliates, no team has found success like the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Over a month into the minor league season, the Fisher Cats sit first in the Eastern League’s Northeast division thanks to a 19-11 record.

Eric Lauer News / Fastball on SI / May 11

Yankees, Dodgers, 2 More Fits for Former Blue Jays Lefty Eric Lauer

The Toronto Blue Jays cut ties with a veteran hurler on Monday. After a tough start to the campaign, the Blue Jays designated veteran hurler Eric Lauer for assignment after eight total appearances this season and a 6.69 ERA across 36 1/3 innings pitched.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 11

Blue Jays DFA Lauer with Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Blue Jays DFA Eric Lauer with Yariel Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Lauer's May 10 meltdown performance was the last straw for the 30-year-old after giving up six earned runs, including three home runs.

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

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

Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Blue Jays Designate Eric Lauer For Assignment, Place Addison Barger On IL

The Blue Jays announced that left-hander Eric Lauer has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to right-hander Yariel Rodríguez. It was reported yesterday that the Jays would be selecting Rodriguez to the roster.

Yariel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Blue Jays to select Yariel Rodriguez’s contract

The Blue Jays will be selecting the contract of right-hander Yariel Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo, according to reporter Francys Romero. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi note that Rodriguez will be added to the roster prior to Monday’s game with the Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 10

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

Things just keep getting worse for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer, who has been the weakest link in the starting rotation. In late April, Lauer expressed frustrations with being a bulk pitcher.

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

Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

Ernie Clement racks up five hits as Blue Jays maul Angels

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Kazuma Okamoto News / Just Baseball / May 10

Kazuma Okamoto Has Given the Blue Jays a Breath of Fresh Air

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten a lack of offense in the power department from their franchise cornerstone in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (two home runs in 142 at-bats) and they’ve sorely missed out on the home run-hitting ability from George Springer, among other names.