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Blue Jays Gameday (May 3): Kazuma Okamoto and Byron Buxton duel it out one more time as Blue Jays look for series victory

I’m not sure what everyone has on their Sunday slate, but it’s a great day to win a series over the Minnesota Twins. After getting a seven-inning quality start from Dylan Cease, the Toronto Blue Jays churned out an eight-run 8th inning to bury the Twins 11-4 Saturday afternoon, giving them their 9th win in their past 13 games.

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Blue Jays’ Lineup vs. Twins: George Springer Out, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Moves

Toronto Blue Jays superstar first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has been having an incredible season at the plate, despite the struggles of his team. The Blue Jays head into Sunday with a 16-17 record, which has them at third place in the American League East.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 3

Blue Jays Attempt to Sweep Twins: Preview, Storylines

The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their seven-game road trip on Sunday with the third and final game against the Minnesota Twins. So far, the Blue Jays have fared well in the series taking the first two games with scores of 7-3 and 11-4.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 2

Blue Jays: Eloy Jiménez clears waivers, elects free agency

As expected, Eloy Jiménez has cleared waivers. This comes according to the Toronto Blue Jays themselves, announcing it on Saturday evening. Jiménez had recently been designated for assignment to free up a 26-man roster spot for the returning George Springer.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Kazuma Okamoto News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Kazuma Okamoto Is Settling In Nicely For The Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto signed a four-year, $60MM deal with the Blue Jays this offseason after a long tenure as one of Japan’s top sluggers. Compared to Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai, whose deals with the White Sox and Astros were well below industry expectations, Okamoto’s contract was roughly in line with MLBTR’s four-year, $64MM prediction.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Eloy Jiménez Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency

TODAY: Jiménez has cleared waivers and elected free agency, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. April 29: The Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the 10-day injured list.

George Springer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 2

Blue Jays Avoid Serious Setback After George Springer's Early Injury Exit

Injuries stink. There is no other way to put it. Unfortunately, the Toronto Blue Jays are no strangers to the injured list. Four starting pitchers (José Berríos, Shane Bieber, Cody Ponce, and Max Scherzer) are on the shelf.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 2

Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease goes seven innings with improved efficiency in win over Twins

For the first time this season, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease completed seven innings. After struggling with pitch efficiency through his

Nathan Lukes News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Blue Jays Receive Nathan Lukes Update After 7 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays were hit harder than any team in baseball by injuries throughout April. The setbacks did not just affect their All-Stars, they also wiped out key depth pieces, including outfielder Nathan Lukes.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Blue Jays post 8-run inning, rally over Twins

Brandon Valenzuela's three-run homer capped an eight-run eighth inning Saturday afternoon, and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-4.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 2

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays score eight runs for the second time this season in 11-4 victory over Twins

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Toronto Blue Jays are back. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays earned, at worst, a series split with the Minnesota Twins as they defeated the American League Central team 11-4.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Tremendous Start to the Season is Lacking One Key Component

The Toronto Blue Jays are slowly getting healthier as Trey Yesavage returned to the mound on Tuesday. José Berríos is getting closer to a return from a right elbow stress fracture, and the lineup got a boost from George Springer's return.

George Springer News / Field Level Media / May 2

Blue Jays DH George Springer departs after HBP

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning when he was hit on the left foot by a pitch from Connor Prielipp.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 2

Blue Jays ‘Big Oak’ Is Finding His Footing and His Quesadilla

Kazuma Okamoto went 2-for4 with two home runs and three RBI against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. His contribution helped earn the team a 7-3 win and bring their record to 15-17.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed Corbin to a one-year, $1 million deal in early April, there were hesitations about how he would perform.

Blue Jays DH George Springer departs after HBP

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Blue Jays flying high as they continue surge against Twins

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 2

Blue Jays: Roster decisions to watch for when Jose Berrios returns

With the Blue Jays inching closer and closer to .500 in the standings, things are looking up for the reigning American League champions. They have won each of their last three series and turned things around in Minnesota after dropping the opening contest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 2

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Pinango has made quite the impression.

Blue Jays flying high as they continue surge against Twins

Kazuma Okamoto's first 2-homer game guides Blue Jays past Twins

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Mark Shapiro News / Total Pro Sports / May 2

Toronto Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro Shares Positive Update on Bringing MLB to Vancouver

Although hockey is undoubtedly the biggest sport in Canada, baseball also enjoys significant popularity. Yet the Toronto Blue Jays are still the only Canadian team in the MLB.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 2

Blue Jays Bullpen: 2026 vs. 2025 through April

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen has been one of the strengths so far this season after being its Achilles’ heel in 2025–it ultimately cost them a World Series title, after all. Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers, and Jeff Hoffman are perhaps the best reliever trio the team has had during Ross Atkins’ tenure as general manager.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 2

Blue Jays Top Pitching Prospect Absolutely Dominating Minor Leagues Right Now

The Toronto Blue Jays do not have what many would consider to be a top farm system in Major League Baseball, and it likely will be even thinner by the end of the regular season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Nick Martini, Jacob Barnes Sign With Mexican League Teams

A pair of players who were in the big leagues last season signed with Mexican League teams. Reliever Jacob Barnes joined the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna yesterday, while outfielder Nick Martini signed with the Piratas de Campeche tonight.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Field Level Media / May 1

Kazuma Okamoto's first 2-homer game guides Blue Jays past Twins

Kazuma Okamoto hit two homers and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays pulled away for a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Max Scherzer News / Just Baseball / May 1

It’s a shame to see Max Scherzer’s career end like this

The 2026 season has not been kind to Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays, and he currently sits on Toronto’s 15-day injured list with forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 30

How Blue Jays are slowly riding through wave of injuries

While the Toronto Blue Jays' early-season performance wasn't what fans were hoping for, they are slowly coming together following a storm of injuries.

Twins pursue reversal of fortunes in series opener vs. Jays

Blue Jays rout Red Sox to win three-game set

Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala displaying improved power in High-A

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is surging toward a potential Blue Jays first

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is putting himself in a position to pull off a feat no other Toronto Blue Jays player has ever done. Through Wednesday, Guerrero is batting .358, which is the second-best in the big leagues.