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How the Blue Jays have fared using bullpen days versus a traditional starter in 2026

How the Blue Jays have fared using bullpen days versus a traditional starter in 2026

On paper, having only three starting pitchers in a starting rotation would be a recipe for disaster, but the Toronto Blue Jays are making it work. Last season, the Blue Jays also had a depleted rotation and were forced to use a four-man and even a three-man rotation, with bullpen days filling in the gaps.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 8

Revisiting the Heist That Landed the Blue Jays a Stud Catcher

On paper, the Will Wagner-for-Brandon Valenzuela trade seemed like a nothingburger. So far this season, it’s been evident that’s not the case. When the Toronto Blue Jays traded for Valenzuela in July of 2025, expectations weren’t super high.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement Sends Message After Series Win

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement Sends Message After Series Win

Toronto Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement has sent a message after a 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, as he delivered a key offensive and defensive performance that helped swing the game in Toronto’s favor.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 8
Blue Jays Probable Pitching Matchups Against Phillies Hint at Fresh Arms

Blue Jays Probable Pitching Matchups Against Phillies Hint at Fresh Arms

If one piece of the roster is taking a bigger hit than the other for the Toronto Blue Jays, it's their pitching staff, specifically the starting rotation, that has been just barely limping along this season as injuries have dismantled it before Opening Day.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

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
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 8
Blue Jays: Yimi García throws scoreless inning in second rehab appearance with Dunedin

Blue Jays: Yimi García throws scoreless inning in second rehab appearance with Dunedin

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider may soon be adding another high-leverage arm to the club’s bullpen.  Right-hander Yimi García made his second

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 7
Two Rising Stars Show Blue Jays Won 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

Two Rising Stars Show Blue Jays Won 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

If there is any organization that won the 2025 trade deadline, it has to be the Toronto Blue Jays, as they were able to secure some very valuable members

Ernie Clement News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7
Ernie Clement drops Blue Jays truth bomb that should scare American League

Ernie Clement drops Blue Jays truth bomb that should scare American League

The Toronto Blue Jays feature a healing roster that will soon welcome back Max Scherzer. But the pitcher’s pending return isn’t the only fuel for optimism.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7
Blue Jays score 6 unanswered to take series from Orioles

Blue Jays score 6 unanswered to take series from Orioles

Yohendrick Pinango started a five-run sixth inning with a solo home run Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to defeat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-4.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 7

Jays Get A Comeback Win

Orioles 4 Blue Jays 6 This had all the signs of being another one of those games. After 5 innings, we were down 4-0. Through four innings, Kevin Gausman had allowed one base runner, then it all fell apart in the fifth.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7
Max Scherzer’s injury return take after bullpen confirms Blue Jays’ John Schneider optimism

Max Scherzer’s injury return take after bullpen confirms Blue Jays’ John Schneider optimism

Nothing has gone right for the Toronto Blue Jays this year, partly due to injuries. But the pitching staff is getting some support, with two top-end starters coming back soon.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

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 / Legends On Deck / June 7

Toronto Blue Jays New Closer Louis Varland has been a Force

The Toronto Blue Jays new closer Louis Varland has been a force so far this season. Moved into the closer role in late April, Varland has been posting unheard of numbers.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
 The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
 The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
 The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 7
Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

Let's explore three AL players who are poised as top candidates to be All-Stars for the first time in their careers.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal shines in first rehab start but offers no update on timeline
Injury woes continue for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow
Pirates GM Ben Cherington gives update on Konnor Griffin
The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 7
June 7 Gameday: Blue Jays go for series win over Orioles with Kevin Gausman on the mound

June 7 Gameday: Blue Jays go for series win over Orioles with Kevin Gausman on the mound

The Blue Jays bounced back in a big way Saturday afternoon, behind impactful offensive performances from Ernie Clement and Brandon Valenzuela, to win 6-4 against the Orioles.

Daulton Varsho News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 7
Blue Jays Adjust Lineup for Orioles Finale as Daulton Varsho Remains Out

Blue Jays Adjust Lineup for Orioles Finale as Daulton Varsho Remains Out

The series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles started off great for the O's and a gut punch for the Jays, despite playing on their home turf.

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 7
Shane Bieber Roughed Up in Latest Blue Jays Injury Rehab Start

Shane Bieber Roughed Up in Latest Blue Jays Injury Rehab Start

When it comes to injury rehab starts for pitchers the results only matter so much the first or second time out. But the third? Teams like to see a little effectiveness.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays beat Orioles behind big days from Clement and Valenzuela

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays beat Orioles behind big days from Clement and Valenzuela

The Blue Jays came out swinging Saturday afternoon. After putting together a quiet offensive performance Friday night, the Jays’ bats fared much better this afternoon, collecting 12 hits and scoring six en route to a victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 6
Blue Jays Facing Troubling Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Development

Blue Jays Facing Troubling Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Development

One of the biggest reasons for the Toronto Blue Jays’ success in the 2025 MLB Postseason was first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. His monster October helped propel the club to the World Series.

Chris Bassitt News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 6
Chris Bassitt Says Returning to Toronto is ‘Too Emotional For Me’

Chris Bassitt Says Returning to Toronto is ‘Too Emotional For Me’

Chris Bassitt is a Baltimore Oriole now. He’s already faced his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays, once this season. Back on May 28 he and the Blue Jays squared off in Baltimore.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 6

Jays Win!

Orioles 4 Blue Jays 6 That seemed like the Ernie Clement show. His defense, especially in the ninth inning, was amazing. And he was 2 for 3, with a home run, triple, 3 RBI, 3 runs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 6
Blue Jays must keep Brandon Valenzuela on roster when Alejandro Kirk returns

Blue Jays must keep Brandon Valenzuela on roster when Alejandro Kirk returns

Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela continues to demonstrate why he deserves to remain on the roster when Alejandro Kirk returns from the injured list. 

The Blue Jays should not carry three catchers when Alejandro Kirk returns
Ernie Clement dazzles all-around as Blue Jays down Orioles
Chad Dallas puts on radiant performance in his MLB debut for Blue Jays
The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz
Dylan Cease News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6
Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease receives massive injury update after rehab start

Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease receives massive injury update after rehab start

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeing help on the horizon for their starting rotation, with right-hander Dylan Cease trending toward an imminent return following his latest rehab outing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6
The Blue Jays should not carry three catchers when Alejandro Kirk returns

The Blue Jays should not carry three catchers when Alejandro Kirk returns

The struggling Toronto Blue Jays are about to get their captain back. Alejandro Kirk is finally nearing a return after a two-month stint on the injured list with a broken thumb.  The two-time All-Star has been missed in more ways than one.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 6
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Daulton Varsho News After Removal From Lineup

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Daulton Varsho News After Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled to find consistency throughout the 2026 MLB season. After climbing their way back to .500 for only one day, the Blue Jays have since lost five of their last six games.

Chad Dallas News / Yardbarker / June 4
Chad Dallas puts on radiant performance in his MLB debut for Blue Jays

Chad Dallas puts on radiant performance in his MLB debut for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays knew facing the Atlanta Braves wouldn't be easy task, but rookie Chad Dallas made it easier in the third game of the series.

Why the Blue Jays should consider pursuing Lane Thomas
Shohei Ohtani has a historically absurd ERA after 10 starts
Yankees get concerning Aaron Judge update as he's set to see specialist
The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz
Chad Dallas News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4
Blue Jays Select Chad Dallas

Blue Jays Select Chad Dallas

The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Chad Dallas. Fellow righty Hayden Juenger has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding active roster move.

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