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Blue Jays: Addison Barger and Lenyn Sosa closing in on rehab assignments

Blue Jays: Addison Barger and Lenyn Sosa closing in on rehab assignments

The Toronto Blue Jays’ roster is slowly fighting its way back to full strength as the halfway point of the 2026 MLB regular season approaches.  Speaking

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Ernie Clement Is Hitting .308 on a Profile That Shouldn't Work. Enjoy It While It Lasts.

Ernie Clement Is Hitting .308 on a Profile That Shouldn't Work. Enjoy It While It Lasts.

Ernie Clement’s 2026 batting profile doesn’t seem to match the recent uptick in his offensive power related production. Clement is a low walk, low strikeout, high contact hitter, and always has been throughout his career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Makes Anthony Santander Announcement

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Makes Anthony Santander Announcement

The Toronto Blue Jays made a major investment in Anthony Santander in 2025, signing the switch-hitting outfielder/designated hitter to a five-year, $92.5 million contract.

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Blue Jays Announce Disappointing Addison Barger News on Thursday

Blue Jays Announce Disappointing Addison Barger News on Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of the season trying to overcome injuries to key contributors, including Addison Barger. Entering Thursday’s series

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 18

Thursday Jays Notes

We have an early start today, 1:30 Eastern. Using seven pitcher on day two of 16 games in a row is less than optimal. It puts a fair bit of pressure on Trey Yesavage today.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18
June 18 Gameday: Trey Yesavage starts as Blue Jays look for their first series sweep since March

June 18 Gameday: Trey Yesavage starts as Blue Jays look for their first series sweep since March

The Toronto Blue Jays are going for the series sweep on Thursday afternoon when they take on the Boston Red Sox.  After claiming the first two games of

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18
Louis Varland is one of 5 Blue Jays relievers to display utter dominance

Louis Varland is one of 5 Blue Jays relievers to display utter dominance

Blink and you may have missed it, but Louis Varland had one of the most dominant appearances by a Toronto Blue Jays reliever you’ll ever see. It took the Blue Jays’ closer three minutes and six seconds to shut down the Boston Red Sox in order in the bottom of the ninth inning last night.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / June 18
Blue Jays: Shane Bieber reaches 80 pitches in rehab start with Bisons

Blue Jays: Shane Bieber reaches 80 pitches in rehab start with Bisons

The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation needs Shane Bieber to return more than ever now.  On the same day the club placed right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day

Myles Straw News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 18
Blue Jays Needed Someone to Step Up. Myles Straw Has Delivered

Blue Jays Needed Someone to Step Up. Myles Straw Has Delivered

It is always hard to give credit to the players who are stealing headlines, no matter the sport. Whether that is an offensive lineman in football, or a defensive specialist in basketball, they will never receive the recognition that All-Stars get simply because what they do isn't flashy.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ bullpen shuts down Red Sox offence to win series

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ bullpen shuts down Red Sox offence to win series

The Toronto Blue Jays rode a bullpen day to a 3-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.  After the Blue Jays (36-38) placed projected

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

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17
Seven Blue Jays pitchers combine to shut out Red Sox

Seven Blue Jays pitchers combine to shut out Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays received nine scoreless innings from seven pitchers and beat the host Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday in the second game of a three-game series.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 17
Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits home run in third consecutive game

Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits home run in third consecutive game

The Toronto Blue Jays have a power-hitting third base prospect who looks to be on the cusp of a call up. On Wednesday afternoon, Sean Keys played his 11th game with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz
 The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
 The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
 The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Blue Jays Announce Trade News After Alejandro Kirk Decision

Blue Jays Announce Trade News After Alejandro Kirk Decision

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Wednesday at 35-38 and third in the American League East despite battling several setbacks this season. Injuries have tested the club throughout the first half, forcing manager John Schneider to lean on depth pieces across the roster.

Tyler Heineman News / Bluejaysnation / June 18
Blue Jays trade Tyler Heineman to Angels for cash considerations

Blue Jays trade Tyler Heineman to Angels for cash considerations

The Toronto Blue Jays’ catching depth took a hit on Wednesday. During Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, the team announced that recently DFA’d catcher Tyler Heineman had been traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.

Tyler Heineman News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17
Angels Acquire Tyler Heineman

Angels Acquire Tyler Heineman

The Angels announced the acquisition of catcher Tyler Heineman from the Blue Jays. Toronto, who had designated him for assignment over the weekend, receive cash considerations.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 17
Blue Jays Likely Welcoming Back Two Pitchers From Lengthy Injured List Soon

Blue Jays Likely Welcoming Back Two Pitchers From Lengthy Injured List Soon

The injured list has not been kind to the Toronto Blue Jays this season, as they have not been spared since Opening Day, and unfortunately, it hasn't been getting any slower.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 17
June 17 Gameday: Braydon Fisher leads bullpen game as Blue Jays seek series victory over Red Sox

June 17 Gameday: Braydon Fisher leads bullpen game as Blue Jays seek series victory over Red Sox

Fresh off a 6-1 win that pushed them closer to the .500 mark, the Toronto Blue Jays play the second of three against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday evening.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 17
IL stint delays Blue Jays' decision on Max Scherzer

IL stint delays Blue Jays' decision on Max Scherzer, who needs a reality check

The Toronto Blue Jays bought themselves some time with pitcher Max Scherzer. 

Shohei Ohtani's blistered hand looked nasty during his season-worst start
Jose Ramirez’s target return from surgery revealed
Mets make big Kodai Senga decision after rocky outing vs. Reds
Mets' Juan Soto receives praise after concerning Francisco Lindor reports
Phillies make necessary move with Andrew Painter after latest catastrophe
Aaron Ashby continues to vulture wins for the Brewers
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 17
Shane Bieber will join Blue Jays in Chicago this weekend, likely replacement for Max Scherzer’s rotation spot

Shane Bieber will join Blue Jays in Chicago this weekend, likely replacement for Max Scherzer’s rotation spot

If all goes well, Shane Bieber will likely slide into Max Scherzer’s now vacated rotation spot when the Toronto Blue Jays return home next week. The 31-year-old

Shane Bieber News / Inside The Diamonds / June 17
Shane Bieber Struggled in Rehab Outing

Shane Bieber Struggled in Rehab Outing

This afternoon, the Buffalo Bisons faced the Charlotte Knights in the second game of their six-game series this week. Buffalo won the first game 9-5 last night to start things off.

Davis Schneider News / Field Level Media / June 17
Davis Schneider hopes he has found answers as Blue Jays visit Red Sox

Davis Schneider hopes he has found answers as Blue Jays visit Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on May 25, and a brief stint in the minor leagues might have been just what he needed.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 17
George Springer crushes major milestone HR in Blue Jays' win

George Springer crushes major milestone HR in Blue Jays' win vs. Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays fans had more than just a win to cheer about on Tuesday night. George Springer achieved a major personal milestone.

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider continues to ride hot bat at Fenway Park
Blue Jays may have tough decision to make with rotation soon
The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 16
Blue Jays' Davis Schneider continues to ride hot bat at Fenway Park

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider continues to ride hot bat at Fenway Park

Since the Toronto Blue Jays called up Davis Schneider, he has been red-hot. 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage was not on the Blue Jays' radar
Blue Jays may have tough decision to make with rotation soon
The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 15
How Can the Blue Jays Best Fit Shane Bieber Back on the Roster?

How Can the Blue Jays Best Fit Shane Bieber Back on the Roster?

All around the league, the injury bug has been at the heart of many of the biggest storylines of the 2026 MLB season. Few teams have been hit quite as hard as the Toronto Blue Jays, though.

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