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Aaron Sanchez tagged for six earned runs in season debut with Triple-A Bisons

After inking a minor-league contract earlier this week, Aaron Sanchez made his season debut with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Friday. Facing the Worcester Red Sox, the 31-year-old right-hander allowed six earned runs on five hits and three walks over four innings of work and didn’t strike out a batter.

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Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez forced to depart following HBP to right knee

Infielder Orelvis Martinez left Friday’s Triple-A Buffalo game after being hit on his right knee by an 81.7-m.p.h. slider in the eighth inning of a 12-7 Bisons victory.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 5 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. Twins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (23-15) roll into Saturday’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays (17-21) looking to extend a three-game winning streak. The contest starts at 3:07 PM ET on SN1 with the Blue Jays listed as -161 favorites on the moneyline to stop the Twins’ streak.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. Twins Probable Starting Pitchers – May 11

The Toronto Blue Jays (17-21) play on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET against the Minnesota Twins (23-15), who enter the contest with a three-game winning streak.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Bluejaysnation / 13 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Bats go quiet again despite Yusei Kikuchi’s gem, as the Jays fell 3-2

It’s not very often that a starting pitcher goes eight innings, giving up two earned runs and is still tagged with the loss. But this is the 2024 Blue Jays we’re talking about, of course that happened to Yusei Kikuchi as the Blue Jays lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Twins, bringing their record to 17-21.

Steward Berroa News / Bluejaysnation / 10 hours ago

Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Profile: Outfielder Steward Berroa

The Blue Jays could have their next outfielder as soon as next season. Back in July 2016, the Blue Jays signed outfielder Steward Berroa in the International Free Agency with a signing bonus of $10,000.

Steward Berroa News / Bluejaysnation / 4 hours ago

Prospect Profile: Steward Berroa

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 2 hours ago

Blue Jays – Davis Schneider pencilled in to the leadoff spot for the first time this season

The Toronto Blue Jays released their lineup earlier today for their evening matchup against the Minnesota Twins and there is a new face at the top of the lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 2 hours ago

Three Reasons for Optimism about the Blue Jays

Man, things are no fun out there in the Blue Jays discourse — and I can’t really blame y’all. I know you know it’s early. I know you know things may still turn.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 17 hours ago

Minor League Report: Spencer Horwitz hit his 13th double of the season, Dasan Brown hit a home run, and more!

It was a winning day for the Blue Jays organization. All five Blue Jays affiliates were in action on Thursday, with three teams picking up a win. Let’s

Landen Maroudis News / Bluejaysnation / 1 hour ago

Blue Jays’ pitching prospect Landen Maroudis 'seeking multiple opinions' for his right elbow

Unfortunately we got some bad news on the injury front. According to The Sports Network’s Scott Mitchell, right-handed pitching prospect Landen Maroudis “is seeking multiple options on the right elbow and it doesn’t sound great.” It’s a shame too, because Maroudis’ professional career was off to a great start.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / 6 hours ago

Up Next: Blue Jays face Twins for first time since last year’s Wild Card series

Facing perhaps the two hottest teams in the Major Leagues back-to-back is no easy assignment, but that’s exactly where the Blue Jays find themselves this week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / 2 hours ago

Is Danny Jansen the Toronto Blue Jays Best Catcher?

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled as team with the bats early on in 2024, leading to an uninspiring 16-20 record, good for last in the AL East. Fangraphs ranks the Jays 22nd in the league in wRC+, at 95, and 24th in team batting average and slugging, at .226 and .360 respectively.

MLB News / Just Baseball / 6 hours ago

Blue Jays Need to be Held Accountable Amidst Early Struggles

It’s safe to say the 2024 season so far has been a disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays. They are the only club sitting below .500 within the AL East with their 17-20 record and own a -44 run differential, besting only the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8

Blue Jays Double-A Affiliate Shuts Out Nationals Double-A Affiliate

Today the Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliate the New Hampshire Fisher Cats played the second game of their six games this week against the Washington Nationals Double-A affiliate the Harrisburg Senators.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Wrestlezone / May 8

Mark Shapiro: WWE’s Nick Khan Has Cultivated ‘Very Strong’ Relationship With Saudi Arabia

Mark Shapiro highlights Nick Khan‘s work in developing a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia. In 2018, WWE signed a 10-year contract with Saudi Arabia that would require the company to hold at least one premium live event in Saudi Arabia.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Blue Jays bunch up hits, end Phillies' seven-game winning streak

Vladimir Guererro Jr. and Kevin Kiermaier each had three hits to lift the Toronto Blue Jays past the host Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Wednesday. Davis Schneider added two hits and an RBI, while Kiermaier drove in two runs, and Guerrero and Bo Bichette hit RBI singles for the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8

Opinion: The Toronto Blue Jays Should Acquire This Left-Handed Bat

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a slow start and after last night’s 10-1 blowout loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies to start their two game series, they dropped to 16-20 to start the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Blue Jays add former AL ERA leader in free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays have pulled off a notable reunion.

Blue Jays acquire potentially useful reliever in trade

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Blue Jays, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are in agreement with right-hander Aaron Sanchez on a minor league contract, reports Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell (X link). He joins Beau Sulser as recent non-roster signees to add rotation depth to the organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 48 minutes ago