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June 16 Gameday: Dylan Cease headlines pitching duel as Blue Jays visit Red Sox at Fenway Park

With a 4-5 homestand in the rear-view mirror, the Toronto Blue Jays now park the bus at Fenway Park to try and find their rhythm against the Boston Red Sox. A 34-38 record after a series loss at home to the AL East-leading New York Yankees is a sobering place to be in mid-June.

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Ricky Tiedemann Makes First Start in Two Seasons

It’s been 706 days since southpaw Ricky Tiedemann stepped on a mound. On Tuesday morning, that all changed as Tiedemann got the start in the Florida Complex League.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move Before Red Sox Game

The Toronto Blue Jays return to the field on Tuesday night against divisional rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Toronto was without first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr., who missed the final two games against the New York Yankees because of lower back tightness.

JoJo Parker News / Bluejaysnation / June 16

Blue Jays top prospect Jojo Parker leaning on family and faith while battling ‘ups and downs’ of first professional campaign

TORONTO — If you ever hear Jojo Parker speak, even for only a few minutes, you’ll instantly realize why the Blue Jays organization selected the toolsy 19-year-old infielder with the eighth overall selection in last summer’s draft.

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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

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 16

Series Preview: Blue Jays travel to Boston seeking a much-needed series victory

It was a rough homestand for the Blue Jays, who went 4-5, losing two series to the Phillies and the Yankees. Most recently against the Yankees, they put

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 16

Blue Jays: Checking in on Brendon Little in Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have just one left-hander in the big league bullpen in Mason Fluharty. The Jays lost Joe Mantiply due to injury in mid-May and recently optioned Adam Macko to the minor leagues when the club needed a spot for Dylan Cease on the active roster.

Connor Seabold News / Bluebird Banter / June 16

Connor Seabold Traded And Other Blue Jays Notes

The Jays made a trade yesterday. Connor Seabold, who was DFAed, was traded to the Royals for minor league pitcher Denis Samudio and cash. Samudio is a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from Panama.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Just Baseball / June 16

The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have made several deals that have helped form a strong core of players to lead their team in 2026. They have a lot of homegrown talent composing their current squad, but some of their most important players this season have stemmed from a specific trade that has continued to pay out for the Jays.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / June 16

Ricky Tiedemann gives up one run and strikes out two in first rehab stint

Ricky Tiedemann is back on the mound. The Toronto Blue Jays‘ #4-ranked prospect has been on the IL since Spring Training with an elbow injury, and the organization has been cautious with his return.

Max Scherzer News / HITC / June 16

Max Scherzer calls for revolutionary new rule for MLB pitchers

Max Scherzer has put forward one of the most striking pitcher rule ideas in modern MLB, calling for starting pitchers to be required to reach 100 pitches before they can be removed from a game.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 16

Back End of Blue Jays Rotation Requires Serious Decisions Ahead

For much of the 2026 season, determining who gets the starting nod for the Toronto Blue Jays has been less about who is the best option and more about who is healthy enough to give them a few innings.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer drops wild starting pitcher minimum proposal

With the Toronto Blue Jays in the midst of a disappointing season, one part has been star pitcher Max Scherzer, as his 2026 campaign has been plagued by injuries.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 15

The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time to find their identity in 2026

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays had a clear identity: do the little things right as a team. This memo applies to all facets of the game, from making the correct play on defence to executing with runners in scoring position.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Blue Jays Make George Springer Request Ahead of All-Star Game

George Springer is slashing .208/.303/.354 with six home runs and 16 RBIs across 221 plate appearances for the Toronto Blue Jays this season. The four-time

Connor Seabold News / Field Level Media / June 15

Royals acquire RHP Connor Seabold from Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for minor league right-hander Denis Samudio and cash considerations.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 15

Watch: Blue Jays rising prospect Sean Keys blasts first Triple-A home run

Sean Keys just keeps hitting, no matter what level he’s assigned to. The 23-year-old prospect, ranked No. 14 inside the Toronto Blue Jays’ system per MLB Pipeline, hasn’t even played his 10th game with Triple-A Buffalo since being promoted on June 5.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Announcement Before Red Sox Game

Ernie Clement has been one of the few constants for the Toronto Blue Jays during an uneven first half. While injuries have forced Toronto to reshuffle its lineup repeatedly and several key hitters have battled prolonged slumps, the 30-year-old has quietly put together the best season of his career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Blue Jays, Royals swap pitchers amid disappointing seasons

Toronto and Kansas City completed a pitching trade on Monday as the Blue Jays sent right-hander Connor Seabold to the Royals in exchange for 21-year-old pitching prospect Denis Samudio and cash considerations.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 15

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.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk News Emerges After 7 Games

Alejandro Kirk has spent most of the 2026 season watching from the sidelines. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher fractured his left thumb on a foul tip against the Chicago White Sox on April 3.

Toronto Blue Jays News / HITC / June 15

Will Blue Jays wear USA 250 jersey and cap on July 4th? Fan question answered

The Blue Jays’ involvement in MLB’s USA 250 celebration has sparked a clear question among fans: how does the league’s only Canadian team fit into an American anniversary uniform program?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 15

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage was not on the Blue Jays' radar

This season, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has not looked like someone who has been considered an elite player in the American League. In 68 games, the five-time All-Star has been average, posting a .280 batting average and a .738 OPS and has shown little to no power.

Tyler Rogers has been Blue Jays' most underrated offseason acquisition

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 14

Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (lower back) sits for another game

Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sat for the second straight day with lower back tightness in Toronto's Sunday home series finale vs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 13

Tyler Rogers has been Blue Jays' most underrated offseason acquisition

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Tyler Rogers has proven to be one of the most underrated signings in the offseason.

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk provides immediate impact in return vs. Yankees

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer’s spot in the rotation is in jeopardy upon Shane Bieber’s return

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 12

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk provides immediate impact in return vs. Yankees

The long-awaited return of Alejandro Kirk finally happened on Friday night against the New York Yankees, and he provided an immediate offensive impact for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Phillies need all hands on deck in the OF after Adolis Garcia injury

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani could bring home new award in 2026

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Blue Jays Activate Alejandro Kirk, Designate Tyler Heineman

To highlight a series of roster moves on Friday, the Blue Jays activated catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list and placed outfielder Dalton Varsho on the 10-day IL with left wrist inflammation, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.