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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ comeback attempt falls short as Rangers take series opener

The Texas Rangers rode the long ball on Thursday night to down the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in the series opener. Joc Pederson opened the game with a bang in the top of the first inning.

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Jays Lose To Rangers

Rangers 6 Blue Jays 5 Well, they made it close. A terrible night for Kevin Gausman, for the second start in a row. Tonight he gave up a run in the first and five more in the third, and that was pretty much the game.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Angels Sign Dillon Tate To Minor League Deal

The Angels signed reliever Dillon Tate to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Arizona complex. He’ll build up in rookie ball before presumably reporting to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Blue Jays’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Toronto Blue Jays need pitching, but have to be wise at the trade deadline. They recently got Shane Bieber back on the mound, which helps. But here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets the Blue Jays can chase.

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

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

Where do the Blue Jays’ catching duo of Kirk and Valenzuela rank among MLB’s best?

After two months on the IL with a fractured thumb, Alejandro Kirk has returned to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup. In 2025, he was second only to George Springer in fWAR for the Blue Jays and second to Cal Raleigh among catchers in MLB (4.7).

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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.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Career News Before Rangers Game

Ernie Clement's baseball career completely transformed the moment he signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays back in 2023. Prior to joining Toronto, he had failed to establish himself as a productive hitter during his time with the Cleveland Guardians and Athletics.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Blue Jays Make Kazuma Okamoto Announcement Amid First MLB Season

Kazuma Okamoto has continued to impress during his rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays. After spending over a decade in the Nippon Professional Baseball league, Okamoto transitioned to the big leagues this past offseason, signing a four-year, $60 million deal with Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 25

The Real Reason the Toronto Blue Jays are Under .500 is Painfully Obvious

The Toronto Blue Jays have been a far cry from the reigning American League Champion version of themselves this season. Entering the four-game weekend set against the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, the Blue Jays are two games under .500 and 9.5 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

BJN Draft Profiles: Chase Brunson fills a need of the Blue Jays

The 2026 Major League Baseball draft is a little over two weeks away. After picking JoJo Parker eighth overall in the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays’ first pick comes all the way at the 39th spot.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / June 25

'If you can't beat the weather, wear it': Dunedin ...

The Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays faced 24 weather delays, 10 postponements and six cancellations in 2025.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

June 25 Gameday: Blue Jays open four-game set against the Texas Rangers

For every one step forward the Toronto Blue Jays take this season, it feels like two steps back immediately follow. That trend was evident during the

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Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to receive cortisone injection to help back soreness

Max Scherzer is flying to Dallas to receive yet another cortisone injection, his third of the 2026 season. Prior to Thursday’s series opener versus the

Vladimir Guerrero News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

Blue Jays: The offense will continue to struggle if Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s bat stays silent

There are many reasons why the Toronto Blue Jays will hit the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season having lost at least half their games, but perhaps none bigger than the continued underperformance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

It’s the little things that keep sinking the Blue Jays

When you’re a team among the bottom-third in baseball in runs scored per game, there is a slim margin for error. And yet time and time again, the Toronto Blue Jays keep shooting themselves in the foot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 25

Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold: Blue Jays Batters

Over the past two weeks the Jays are 6-5. The offense has scored 4.3 runs per game, a little better than the 4.1 they’ve averaged this year. Andrés Giménez: Started 10 of 11.

Sean Keys News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 25

Blue Jays Prospect Sean Keys Is Turning Heads During Breakout 2026 Campaign

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Sean Keys has put his name on the map this year with the power numbers he's been producing in the minors. Keys, Toronto's No.

John Schneider News / Trade Talk Sports / June 25

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Named AL All-Star Manager

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 season has been a frustrating ride full of ups and downs, but Thursday afternoon brought some positivity. It was revealed by MLB that John Schneider and the rest of his staff had earned the honor of managing the American League All-Star team.

JoJo Parker News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 25

Blue Jays Top Prospect JoJo Parker’s Bat Impossible to Cool Off

The Toronto Blue Jays put a lot of money on the line when they drafted JoJo Parker in the first round of last year’s MLB Draft. Parker was the No. 8 overall selection out of Purvis, Miss., and Toronto paid him $6.2 million to skip college and turn pro.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Astros edge Blue Jays after Jeff Hoffman's 8th-inning error

The visiting Houston Astros scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an errant pickoff attempt Wednesday night to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Blue Jays GM: Starting Pitching Likely A Deadline Priority

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins met with members of the media today, including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. “It’s probably starting pitching,” Atkins said, when asked about the area of the roster he saw as the biggest opportunity to improve ahead of the trade deadline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 24

Blue Jays must hold onto these three high-value prospects at MLB trade deadline

There are a trio of prospects the Blue Jays should avoid trading at the deadline as they present a bright future for the team.

Blue Jays: Sean Keys hits two home runs in Bisons’ 18-11 loss

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins outlines team's most pressing need ahead of trade deadline

Blue Jays Activate Shane Bieber, Designate Hayden Juenger

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 23

Blue Jays GM outlines team's most pressing need ahead of trade deadline

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins outlines team's most pressing need ahead of trade deadline

Despite all the injuries, the Blue Jays have still been able to remain in a wild-card spot.

Blue Jays RHP Shane Bieber set for season debut vs. Astros

Kazuma Okamoto homers as Blue Jays edge Astros to reach .500

The 'MLB steals-leaders since 1990' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Blue Jays Activate Shane Bieber, Designate Hayden Juenger

The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that right-hander Shane Bieber is being activated from the 60-day injured list. To make room on the active roster, righty Lazaro Estrada has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 23

The Blue Jays Can’t Afford To Be Middle of the Pack in All Facets

The Toronto Blue Jays have been near the middle of the MLB standings for the majority of the 2026 season, and even after recently sweeping a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox, they’re still one game below .500 with a 38-39 record.