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Nathan Lukes’ Importance to the Blue Jays Can’t Be Overstated

Only a couple of months ago, it seemed like Nathan Lukes might’ve been on his way out of Toronto. Now, 60 games into the 2026 season, he’s looking like one of the Blue Jays‘ more important players.

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Blue Jays prospect Dylan Watts named FSL Pitcher of the Week

The Toronto Blue Jays’ organization continues to see success with pitchers across their minor league levels. On Monday, Dunedin Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Watts was named Florida State League Pitcher of the Week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

Blue Jays: Yohendrick Piñango is once again the odd man out when Addison Barger returns

When Addison Barger unleashed a 101.2 m.p.h. cannon from right field in his return off the injured-list on May 9, the Toronto Blue Jays outfield seemed to be blown right back into shape.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

Blue Jays: Examining Jeff Hoffman’s historically unlucky season

At multiple points this season, Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman has drawn ire from a fan base that had grown tired of his antics. The first time was his string of poor performances earlier this year as the Blue Jays went through a nine-game road trip through Milwaukee, Arizona, and Los Angeles.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / June 2

Blue Jays-Tarik Skubal Blockbuster Would Reshape American League Race

The Toronto Blue Jays are a team that can make some noise this season, despite a slow start to the 2026 campaign. There was a time in May in which the Blue Jays were six games under .500, but they have started to turn a corner.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Ernie Clement News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 2

Blue Jays Infielder's Dominant Start Makes Him Obvious All-Star Front-Runner

By the end of the '25 season, the Toronto Blue Jays had experienced a breakout season from their utility man, Ernie Clement. It was by far his best season offensively, but by the end of the year he was actually in the running for a Gold Glove.

Charles McAdoo News / Bluebird Banter / June 2

Taking Wing: Charles McAdoo

In this column, I normally focus on guys who, you know, haven’t actually taken wing yet. But I missed Charles McAdoo after saying I’d feature him, and he really has had an interesting season, so I figured that in spite of 8 PA and a home run with the big club he’d still be an appropriate topic.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Blue Jays’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays entered 2026 expecting to build on last year’s American League pennant run. Instead, the Blue Jays have spent the first two months trying to stay within reach in a crowded AL East race.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 1

Blue Jays-Marlins Sandy Alcántara Mock Trade to Jumpstart Trade Season

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch over the next few months ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline in August.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 1

Ernie Clement's aggressive approach has made him an elite hitter

Ernie Clement's offensive trajectory has continued in 2026 following a 2025 breakout campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Most notably, he's staying the course after his .411 batting average in the postseason, where he collected 30 hits.

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

Blue Jays OF Jesus Sanchez suffers most bizarre injury of MLB season

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 1

Who the Blue Jays Will Start in Big Series Against the Atlanta Braves

The Toronto Blue Jays made steady improvements toward the end of May, finishing the final five series with a win or a split. After stealing two games against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday and Friday, the Blue Jays lost two in a row in a tough way.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 1

Latest Blue Jays Bullpen Trend May Signal Need for More Reinforcements

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the month of June with the same game plan as the month of May, continuing to chip away at the AL East standings. Entering the month, Toronto is 29-31, yet the club is nine games back from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / June 1

Three-Time All-Star Pitcher Floated as Blue Jays Trade Target

Pitching is what’s kept the Toronto Blue Jays afloat so far in 2026, while the bats have been inconsistent at best through the first two months of the campaign.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 1

2026 MLB Draft: How 2025 decisions alter the Blue Jays’ draft strategy this year

It’s almost that time of year again: the 2026 Major League Baseball amateur draft is quickly approaching. The Toronto Blue Jays will look to revamp their farm system and polish the potential future of the franchise.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / June 1

John Schneider Reacts To Unfortunate Blue Jays Injury News

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider has provided an update on Jesús Sánchez after the outfielder exited Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles following an unusual incident involving a baseball thrown by a fan.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 1

Blue Jays Interview: Sean Keys continues to impress with his power swing

In the 2024 MLB Draft, the Toronto Blue Jays had a clear strategy to kick off the first few rounds: pitching, pitching, and more pitching. First, it was Trey Yesavage in the first round at the #20 slot, then Khal Stephen and Johnny King followed suit shortly after.

Jesus Sanchez News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 1

Blue Jays Notes: What We Know About Jesus Sanchez, Day Off Timing Perfect

If one series provided a perfect screenshot of the entirety of the Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season, it was this four-game stretch against the Baltimore Orioles.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 1

Blue Jays injury news: Max Scherzer throws three shutout innings in first rehab start

On Sunday afternoon, Toronto Blue Jays’ right-hander Max Scherzer took a big step on his way to returning to the big leagues. Scherzer made his first rehab start as he works his way back from the 15-day injured list after dealing with both right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Jesus Sanchez News / Bluejaysnation / May 31

Young fan hits Blue Jays’ Sanchez with ball thrown from stands

Amid a Toronto Blue Jays season marked by injury trouble, Jesus Sanchez suffered the most bizarre of them all earlier today. During a stoppage in play in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Blue Jays’ 9-5 loss to the Orioles, Sanchez motioned to a fan with his glove.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / May 31

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber hit hard in second rehab outing

Important reinforcements for the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation are on the way, but they aren’t making the journey back to the majors unscathed. Shane Bieber was touched up for six hits and five earned runs over 2.1 innings for the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays in his second rehab outing on Sunday.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Sends Message After Rehab Start

The Toronto Blue Jays (29-31) are still operating without several key contributors in their starting rotation while sitting at third in the American League East.

Jesus Sanchez News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Blue Jays player leaves game with injury after getting hit by a fan’s throw

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez left Sunday’s game after he was hit by a baseball thrown by a fan from the stands. The bizarre incident happened at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 31

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

Having Bieber back in the rotation will help take pressure off other starters and the bullpen.

Orioles, Blue Jays set for finale of dramatic series of late comebacks

Orioles score five runs in ninth to stun Blue Jays

Braydon Fisher has become most significant arm in Blue Jays bullpen

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 30

Braydon Fisher has become most significant arm in Blue Jays bullpen

Fisher deserves more recognition for his reliable performance out of the bullpen.

Fresh off late rally, Blue Jays bid to fluster Orioles again

Blue Jays escape 5-run hole, pull out win over Orioles

Since moving out of the closer role, Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman has been dialed in

The 'Most 10-K games by MLB franchise' quiz

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Blue Jays Injury Update: Latest News on Addison Barger

The Toronto Blue Jays have seen injuries to some of their top players pile up throughout the first two months of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.