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The Blue Jays have finally put the lengthy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension saga behind them and are in the midst of a resurgent season with a 45-38 record that puts them in third place in a competitive AL East, just two games back of the Yankees for the division lead.

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Blue Jays Announce George Springer News After Leaving Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays secured a hard-fought 5-4 win over the New York Yankees on Monday night at Rogers Centre, earning back-to-back victories to gain ground in the AL East.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays win a wild one over the Yankees to kick off the homestand

The Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees played an October baseball game, at least in terms of the atmosphere. A packed crowd at the Rogers Centre filed in on the Andres Gimenez new blue jersey giveaway night and left witnessing one of the most exciting games of the season.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 3 RBIs steer Jays past Yankees

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 5-4 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Max Scherzer Had Four Words After Leaving Yankees Game Early

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer made just his third start of the 2025 MLB season on Monday. Signed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract by Toronto in the offseason, Scherzer was sidelined just three innings into his season debut with a thumb injury that ended up costing him nearly three months on the injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Blue Jays emerging as viable AL East contender after win over Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees on Monday, 5-4, to move two games behind the AL East leaders. Thanks to their recent hot streak, the Blue Jays have emerged as a legitimate division contender.

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

Blue Jays release veteran pitcher

Yankees bullpen suffers tough loss after placing reliever on IL

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Blue Jays Make Unfortunate Bo Bichette Announcement Before Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are beginning a critical three-game series against the American League East leading New York Yankees on Monday. Entering this set, the Blue Jays sit third in the division, but trail New York by just three games.

Anthony Santander News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Blue Jays Announce Anthony Santander News Before Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays (45-38) head into the Bronx to face the New York Yankees on Monday night looking to build on a solid run that has kept them firmly in the American League playoff picture.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Blue Jays GM Announces Trade Plans Before Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to shake up the AL East in their upcoming series against the New York Yankees. They're three games behind them for first place ahead of their Monday night matchup at the Rogers Centre, which will start a four-game series.

Alek Manoah News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Alek Manoah’s return will help the Blue Jays tremendously if he can find his 2022 form

For the first time all season, the Toronto Blue Jays have a consistent starting rotation of five. The Jays’ rotation had three pillars coming into the season: Chris Bassitt, Jose Berrios, and Kevin Gausman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage named to 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Trey Yesavage is headed to the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. The Toronto Blue Jays’ top pitching prospect will represent the franchise in Atlanta during this year’s prospect showcase game, which will be held at Truist Park on July 12.

Addison Barger News / Bluebird Banter / June 30

Blue Jays mid-term report card: Addison Barger

Addison Barger was a sixth-round pick in the 2018 draft (he dropped that far because he was committed to the University of Florida). He didn’t impress with the bat until 2022, but then he hit .308/.378/.555 with 26 home runs in 124 games, mainly with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

With the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays could select… Seth Hernandez?

The last time the Toronto Blue Jays selected a high school pitcher was back in 2022. That year, they selected left-handed pitcher Brandon Barriera 23rd overall.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 30

Blue Jays Birthdays: Tony Fernandez

Tony Fernandez, the best shortstop to play for the Blue Jays, would have turned 63 today. Tony is our franchise leader in games played (1450) and hits (1583), among other things.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Juan Sanchez hit two home runs over the weekend

Juan Sanchez, one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top international free agent signings in 2025, had a good weekend. This is the June 27 – June 29 edition of the Minor League Report, where we look at how the last three days have gone for each of the Blue Jays’ affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Putting together a draft plan for the Toronto Blue Jays' first-round selection

The Toronto Blue Jays will select eighth overall at the 2025 MLB Draft, their highest selection since drafting Austin Martin in the fifth spot of the condensed format in 2020.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / June 30

Pursuing first-place Yankees, Jays turn to Max Scherzer

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer aims to take another step forward Monday night and help the host Toronto Blue Jays gain on the first-place New York Yankees.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 30

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview, Prediction & Odds | June 30, 2025

For the first time this season, the New York Yankees are taking on an AL East rival in the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees are first in the AL East with a 48-35 record and are sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound for this game.

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Blue Jays’ John Schneider sets stage for Yankees series

The Toronto Blue Jays took two of three games against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Their Fenway series win moved them to 45-38 and three games out of the AL East lead.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Blue Jays score series win over sliding Red Sox

Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each hit a solo home run to propel the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Blue Jays release veteran pitcher

The Blue Jays released Spencer Turnbull, according to the MLB.com transaction log.

Report: Blue Jays promoting prospect Johnny King to single-A

Kevin Gausman dominates as Blue Jays shut out Guardians

25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

Kevin Gausman News / Fastball on SI / June 27

Kevin Gausman Moves Up All-Time Strikeout List in Toronto Blue Jays History

The Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Thursday as right-hander Kevin Gausman fired eight shutout innings. Gausman improved to 6-6 on the season with the gem, as he gave up just two hits and one walk.

Spencer Turnbull News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25