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Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announces Injury Update Before Mariners Game

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting lineup on Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to the New York Mets. The five-time All-Star helped the club secure the series with a 9-3 Canada Day victory and improve to 41-46 on the season.

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Sean Keys Reacts to First MLB Home Run with Message for Blue Jays Fans

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially put their losing ways behind them, securing a series victory over the New York Mets in the first and third games of a three-game set.

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Blue Jays manager John Schneider reveals surprising player who has become ‘household name’ in Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays have found one of their most unexpected success stories in Ernie Clement, and manager John Schneider explained Wednesday why the infielder’s rise has resonated so strongly across the city and beyond.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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Patrick Corbin News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 1

After Move to Blue Jays Bullpen Patrick Corbin Ends Decade-Long Drought

Patrick Corbin’s move to the bullpen was a difficult one for the Toronto Blue Jays. After all, the left-hander got them through a hard couple of months.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / July 1

Sean Keys' first career HR helps Blue Jays trounce Mets

Sean Keys hit a three-run blast for his first career major league home run Wednesday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Mets 9-3.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays hit two home runs in Canada Day win over Mets

The Toronto Blue Jays needed a win like this. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays played their annual Canada Day game, defeating the New York Mets by a score of 9-3 in the rubber match.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Watch: Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits first career home run

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys’ incredible season has continued. Called up before Saturday afternoon’s game, Keys appeared in his third game on Wednesday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Blue Jays get huge Vladimir Guerrero Jr. boost for Mets game

On Wednesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays will hit the field for another home game against the New York Mets. The Blue Jays lost on Tuesday by a score of 3-0 against New York, with superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer set for first rehab outing with High-A Vancouver on Friday

Max Scherzer’s goal of returning to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation is set to take a big step on Friday. Per Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, Scherzer will travel with the Blue Jays when they head out on their upcoming nine-game road trip.

JoJo Parker News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays: JoJo Parker and Nolan Perry named to 2026 All-Star Futures Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few more players representing the organization in Philadelphia later this July. While the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby are featured events, there is also the All-Star Futures Game that takes place, with baseball’s best prospects from coast to coast playing head-to-head.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays place George Springer on the Paternity List, recall Jonatan Clase

Jonatan Clase will spend Canada Day in Toronto. On Wednesday, before the Toronto Blue Jays’ series finale against the New York Mets, the Blue Jays announced

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / July 1

The Blue Jays’ Best Trade Chips May Come From the MLB Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an interesting season to navigate in 2026, as their schedule has been filled with injuries to key players and underperforming stars.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays: Nolan Perry strikes out seven over three innings in Double-A debut

Three things are certain in life: death, taxes, a strong start in Nolan Perry’s latest outing. On Tuesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays’ right-handed pitching prospect was promoted to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

The Blue Jays on Canada Day: Overall record, cursed jerseys, and heroes

There are two things you can always expect to see from the Toronto Blue Jays on July 1: lots of red, and an enormous Canadian flag sprawling across the outfield at Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Key cogs likely to return for Jays in Canada Day clash vs. Mets

Infielders Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto are expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of the team's three-game series against the visiting New York Mets.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ bats go silent in loss against Mets

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offence was held in check on Tuesday night, dropping the middle game of their three-game series with the New York Mets 3-0. A day after mustering only four hits, the Blue Jays’ offence was able to get six during the loss, but only one came on the extra-base variety.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 1

Blue Jays Top 30 Prospect Turns Promotion to Double-A Into Sharp Debut

For those that had forgotten that Nolan Perry was a Toronto Blue Jays prospect, he has spent this season reminding them. Perry pitched for his third different affiliate in 2026 on Tuesday night as he made his first start with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats against the Reading Fighting Phils.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 30

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) scratched vs. Mets

Toronto Blue Jays standout first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the New York Mets due to back tightness. The Blue Jays initially submitted a lineup with Guerrero's name in it but announced about 90 minutes before first pitch that he had been scratched.

Patrick Corbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Blue Jays Move Patrick Corbin To Bullpen

Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced to reporters today that left-hander Patrick Corbin is being moved to the bullpen. He was originally slated to start tomorrow’s game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 30

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Richardson

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

While the Blue Jays need to go after a high-leverage arm ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Richardson provides them with an arm that can be thrown into the rotation sooner rather than later.

Mets, Blue Jays share trail of disappointment

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / June 30

Mets' Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play vs. Blue Jays

Juan Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play

New York has lost nine of its last 10 games and has gone 1-3 since firing manager Carlos Mendoza.

Former Mets coach shares alarming takes about David Stearns, Juan Soto

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Addison Barger News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Blue Jays Shut Addison Barger Down Due To Stress Reaction In Back

Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has been sidelined since early May due to an elbow injury, and it now seems he’ll be out even longer. Manager John Schneider tells the team’s beat that Barger has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his back and will be shut down entirely for a couple weeks (via Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith).