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On YouTubeToronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 5
Blue Jays: Why Brandon Valenzuela should backup Alejandro Kirk upon his return
With Alejandro Kirk being out since April 3rd in Chicago, the platoon of Tyler Heineman and Brandon Valenzuela has been on full display for Blue Jays fans.
Daulton Varsho News / Just Baseball / May 5
Daulton Varsho Needs to Heat Up Ahead of Free Agency
Known for his defence and power hitting, Daulton Varsho has been lacking in both regards so far in 2026. With his contract expiring after this season, is it time for the Toronto Blue Jays to move on, or is there more in the tank?
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
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?
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 5
Reconciling expectations versus reality with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the $500 million man in Toronto. He’s the highest-paid player in Blue Jays history, the face of the franchise, and likely to end his career atop all the organization’s offensive leaderboards.
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.
Blue Jays' 2025 Trade Deadline Swap with Twins Looks Like a Steal
In hindsight, it's hard to argue with the results of the Toronto Blue Jays' moves as part of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. After all, that's what tends to happen when you win the American League pennant and come two outs away from winning the World Series.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 5
Looking at John Schneider’s 'manager’s decision' to pull Tyler Heineman
This past Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays dropped the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, earning a series split. However, the biggest storyline from this game involved Tyler Heineman.
Report emerges revealing Jamie Ritchie's return to Scotland 
Former Scotland and Edinburgh captain Jamie Rithie is set to join Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season after a year in the Top 14 with Perpignan, according to the BBC.
Toronto Blue Jays News / BBC Sport / May 5
Scotland's Ritchie to join Glasgow Warriors
Jamie Ritchie will return to Scotland this summer after agreeing to join Glasgow Warriors from Perpignan.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Blue Jays’ nightmare at Tropicana Field revealed in brutal stat
The Toronto Blue Jays’ road struggles continued Monday night, as their difficulties at Tropicana Field resurfaced in a 5–1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The result not only affected their current standing but also reinforced a long-standing trend in St.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 4
A Frustrating Loss
Blue Jays 1 Rays 5 That was a very frustrating game. The Jays had ten hits, but just one extra base hit, a double by Yohendrick Piñango. It is hard to have 10 hits and only get one run.
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.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 4
Instant Reaction: Yohendrick Piñango’s three-hit game not enough in Blue Jays’ 5-1 loss to Rays
Lately, it’s been two steps forward, one step back for the Toronto Blue Jays. After splitting their weekend series with the Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays went south to face the Tampa Bay Rays for the first time this season.
John Schneider News / Bluejaysnation / May 4
Blue Jays notebook: John Schneider provides injury updates on marquee players
Before Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, ‘Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on the status of numerous injured Blue Jays.
Blue Jays Could Address Bullpen Woes by Signing This Veteran Free Agent
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the year hoping to recapture some of that same World Series magic, but so far things have yet to come together. When things don't get off to the best start, a number of reasons can always be pointed to, but for Toronto, injuries have been the main problem.
Eric Lauer News / Bluejaysnation / May 4
Blue Jays Gameday (May 4): Eric Lauer looks to build off solid outing in series opener against Rays
For the first time this season, the Toronto Blue Jays face an American League East opponent on the road. They’ve been playing better the past two weeks, and they’ll have to continue that into a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 4
Jays Notes: Injury Updays
There is a whole mess of injury news this afternoon: George Springer hit some pitches and says he ‘feels great’. He isn’t starting today, but he’ll be available off the bench and should start tomorrow.
MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 4
Blue Jays Series Opener vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Preview, Storylines
The Toronto Blue Jays took two of four games from the Twins in their last series. The final game of the series got away from the Blue Jays early on and ultimately they lost 4-3.
Jose Berrios News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Jose Berrios Injury Update: Blue Jays Make Announcement Before Rays Game
Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios was expected to be one of the key pieces in manager John Schneider's rotation during the 2026 season. However, a stress fracture in his elbow sidelined him for the beginning of the year.
George Springer News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Concern Grows for George Springer After Second Straight Absence From Blue Jays Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed slugger George Springer’s season has not gone according to plan. Now in the final year of his six year, $150 million contract signed in 2021, Springer remains an important piece of Toronto’s lineup every day.
Blue Jays Notes: One Key Offensive Issue Remains, Starting Rotation Needs Help
The fact that the Toronto Blue Jays are a pair of games under .500 is more than respectable after the roster had been dismantled by injuries. However, the ballclub could easily be above that barrier right now, injured or not.
Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Blue Jays Receive Alejandro Kirk Injury Update Before Rays Game
The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to find their rhythm, riding a recent stretch in which they’ve won six of their last 10 games. They’ve managed that surge despite playing shorthanded through much of April and into May, most notably without catcher Alejandro Kirk.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 4
Jose Berrios' rehab struggles leave questions for Blue Jays rotation
Berrios was projected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation soon, but he's faced struggles and setbacks in his rehab assignments.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 3
Tyler Heineman has been a black hole in Blue Jays' lineup
A black hole has been present in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup, and the culprit is catcher Tyler Heineman.
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.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 2
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