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Blue Jays erase 5-run deficit to stun Cubs

Dalton Varsho and Kazuma Okamoto both hit three-run home runs as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays scored eight straight runs to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6 Saturday.

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Blue Jays To Activate Shane Bieber On Monday

The Blue Jays’ rotation has plenty of talent on paper, but a slate of injuries have taken their toll through the first half of the season. Kevin Gausman is Toronto’s sole qualifying starter with 16 starts.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 20

Jays activate CF Daulton Varsho; RHP Shane Bieber expected back Monday

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and was in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Determining Yohendrick Piñango’s long-term fit on the Toronto Blue Jays

Yohendrick Piñango has been the surprise of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026—but his long-term fit remains unclear. The Blue Jays acquired Piñango and infielder Josh Rivera from the Chicago Cubs in the trade that sent former top pitching prospect Nate Pearson to the Windy City.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Ernie Clement News After Second Straight Absence From Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays utility man Ernie Clement is once again out of the starting lineup for a second straight game Saturday. Clement has been one of Toronto's steadiest everyday pieces this season, slashing .294/.313/.443 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs while moving between second base, third base and shortstop.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Shane Bieber News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Blue Jays Make Shane Bieber Announcement Before Cubs Game

He's finally back. Prior to their game against the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters on Saturday that right-hander Shane Bieber will come off the injured list to start on Monday against the Houston Astros.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

June 20 Gameday: Patrick Corbin and Blue Jays look to bounce back versus Cubs

A 16-2 beatdown is one way to pull you back to reality after a dominant sweep in Boston. The Toronto Blue Jays have some major ground to cover over the Chicago Cubs as they seek to even the series at one a piece.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 20

Blue Jays Lineup: Forced To Shake Starters Up After Brutal Blowout in Series Opener

Going into Friday's opener between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs, it felt like the Jays had all of the momentum in the world. Toronto had just completed the sweep against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, and with Kevin Gausman on the hill, they were looking to win four straight.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement After Injury Update

The Toronto Blue Jays badly need a response after Friday’s 16-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field snapped their three-game winning streak and dropped them to 37-39 on the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Blue Jays activate Lázaro Estrada and Daulton Varsho, option Charles McAdoo and Brendon Little

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting one of their big bats back in the lineup. Before Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the team announced a handful of roster moves.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Lazaro Estrada News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 20

Blue Jays Announce Long Awaited Return of Lazaro Estrada

Merely an hour before the first pitch at Wrigley Field, the Toronto Blue Jays made some roster moves to shake up the bullpen. That quickly became the wrong choice.

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

The Toronto Blue Jays did Brendon Little no favours by calling him up too soon

The Toronto Blue Jays were on the wrong end of a serious beatdown yesterday against the Chicago Cubs. Fresh off a series sweep of the Boston Red Sox, Kevin Gausman struggled through two innings of work in the Windy City before the bullpen and some shaky defence struggled to hold things together, with a final score of 16-2.

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Dub Gleed News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Blue Jays Under the Radar prospect: Dub Gleed is having a breakout season

The storyline of the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system these past two seasons has been the breakouts. Last season, Gage Stanifer, Juan Sanchez, Johnny King, and a handful of other prospects raised their stock drastically.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

How a healthy Addison Barger could take the Blue Jays to the next level

Addison Barger has been one of the cult favourites for many Blue Jays fans ever since the magical 2025 playoff run. Having this kind of batter in the lineup propelled the Blue Jays to the next level they needed last year, which meant that losing him to a long injury stint has made a dent in the 2026 Blue Jays’ production.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Blue Jays: Exploring trades with their 3 most frequent trade partners

The 2026 trade deadline is just over seven weeks away. Trades are one of the most entertaining parts of the MLB season for fans, but for general managers, it must be a delicate balancing act: reinforcing the roster but also ensuring the other GM is happy about the transaction.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 20

Blue Jays Ace's Career-Worst Outing Leads to Blowout Loss at Wrigley Field

The Toronto Blue Jays had all of the momentum they needed to go into Wrigley Field and take down the Chicago Cubs to finally get back to .500, a barrier that this team is apparently terrified of crossing this season.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 20

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays collapse at Wrigley Field in 16-2 loss to Cubs

The Toronto Blue Jays found new and creative ways to lose on Friday, and the Chicago Cubs were happy to oblige in the series opener at Wrigley Field. In the series opener against the Cubs, the Blue Jays allowed a season-high 16 runs and 18 hits in a demoralizing 16-2 loss.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Blue Jays To Reinstate Lazaro Estrada From 60-Day Injured List

The Blue Jays will reinstate right-hander Lazaro Estrada from the 60-day injured list, reports Francys Romero. Toronto has a couple openings on the 40-man roster after recently designating Yariel Rodríguez and Connor Seabold for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Blue Jays sign utility player Max Viera to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed some minor league depth recently. On Tuesday, the High Points Rockers of the Atlantic League, an independent league, announced that the Jays signed utility prospect Max Viera to a minor league deal.

Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / June 19

2026 Cape Cod League Preview: Chatham Anglers

The 2026 Chatham Anglers have considerable talent, particularly in their outfield. Chatham’s roster, headlined by Jacob Parker, is perhaps one of the best in terms of future pro talents.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / June 19

Ex-Manager Sees Another World Series Run in the Blue Jays

Through the first 75 games of the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Blue Jays (37-38) are not where they want to be, but a wide-open American League has them clinging to a wild card spot with everything they’re aiming for still right in front of them.

Spencer Miles News / Just Baseball / June 19

Flexibility Has Made Spencer Miles a Perfect Fit for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been no strangers to injury troubles in 2026, and their whole season has felt like a constant revolving door of players filling in roster holes left by injuries.