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Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. depart Blue Jays’ series finale against Pirates with injuries

The injuries continue to pile up for the Toronto Blue Jays. During his start on Sunday afternoon, Dylan Cease departed the game during the fifth inning with what appeared to be a lower-half injury.

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Examining whether the 2026 Blue Jays will sink like the 2024 team or swim like the 2025 team

It’s sink or swim time for the Toronto Blue Jays. After 52 games in 2026, they have a 25-27 record, now sitting 10.5 games back of the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Blue Jays Gameday (May 24): Dylan Cease starts as Toronto looks for first series sweep since March

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to achieve something they haven’t done since late March: sweep a series. They haven’t swept a series since their season opener against the Athletics, taking all three against the American Leauge East team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 24

Yohendrick Piñango Is Proving He Belongs on the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been missing out on consistent offensive production from their superstar hitters Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer. They’ve also suffered injuries to stars like Alejandro Kirk.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Blue Jays grades at the quarter mark: Position players

It looks like the Toronto Blue Jays’ bats are starting to come alive. For the first time all season, the Blue Jays have won four consecutive games, moving to two games back of .500.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 24

Blue Jays Four-Game Win Streak Puts Them Right Where They Were in 2025

At first glance, it might seem like getting excited over a team that is still a couple of games under .500 at this point in the season might not be warranted.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Springer, Sánchez, Piñango take down Pirates ace Paul Skenes

TORONTO — The three offensive stars of the game — if such a thing existed in baseball — in Saturday’s 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates were, by far, George Springer, Jesús Sánchez and rookie Yohendrick Piñango.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 23

Blue Jays Outfielder and Starting Pitcher Inching Very Close to Inevitable Return

To say the Toronto Blue Jays have fallen victim to the dreaded injured list this season would be the understatement of the year, as no piece of the roster has been spared and that started before Opening Day.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Instant Reaction: Patrick Corbin outduels Paul Skenes in Blue Jays’ 5-2 victory

For the first time all season, the Toronto Blue Jays have won four consecutive games. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays picked up a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the series and their fourth consecutive game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 23

Springer and Heineman Homer, Jays Win

Pirates 2 Blue Jays 5 I thought we were in tough against Paul Skenes today. And then George Springer started the game with a home run And then got three more run on him in the sixth, after the Pirates tied it in the top of the inning.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays: Examining Juan Sanchez’s start in Single-A

At the start of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays were aggressive with one of their best position player prospects. Juan Sanchez signed as an international free agent in the 2025 period, then became one of the Blue Jays’ best hitting prospects in the system.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

Who would have thought that the low-risk, high-reward signing of Patrick Corbin for $1 million would put up the best performance as a Blue Jay against the reigning NL Cy Young winner, Paul Skenes?

Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

Rockies' Antonio Senzatela emerging as coveted arm ahead of deadline

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 23

Blue Jays Outstanding Rookies Deserve All the Credit for Stepping Up This Year

It isn't often that an organization has to rely on so many first-year players to carry a team, but this isn't a normal year, and the Toronto Blue Jays are simply trying to roll with the punches to keep this season alive.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Blue Jays facing Max Scherzer decision after his latest step forward from injury

As fans have been waiting for the return of many Toronto Blue Jays pitchers, one who has been out for a month has been veteran Max Scherzer, who is dealing with a forearm injury.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays Gameday (May 23): Paul Skenes starts for Pirates as Toronto seeks series victory

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for their sixth series victory in their last 10. Most of those series victories have come in April, as the Jays have just two series wins since the start of May.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Reason for Kazuma Okamoto’s Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season expecting to build on last year’s American League championship run, but the club has struggled to find sustained momentum through the first two months of the year.

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger Update Emerges Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have kept themselves afloat in the American League East, sitting at 24-27 through 51 games of the season. The team has suffered from many injuries this season, limiting their ability to compete against division rivals like the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have endured a disappointing 2026 MLB season, as last year’s American League-winning club has failed to meet their preseason expectations.