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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.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 25

Blue Jays Series Opener vs Rangers: Preview, Storylines

The Toronto Blue Jays began a 10-game homestand with a series loss to the Houston Astros. After taking the first game 4-2, the Blue Jays lost an offensive slugfest 9-7 on Tuesday, where both teams combined for 28 hits.

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.

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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?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

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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.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

Blue Jays: Jake Bloss struggles in latest start for Bisons

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top pitching prospects didn’t have much success in his most recent start On Wednesday afternoon, Jake Bloss started the Buffalo Bisons games against the Iowa Cubs.

Johnny King News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

Blue Jays: Johnny King strikes out six and walks one in most recent start

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Johnny King had another terrific outing. Starting the High-A Vancouver Canadians game on Wednesday, the 19-year-old left-handed pitcher hurled five innings of one-run ball, walking just one batter and striking out six.

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.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

‘Usually when guys start hitting, you start asking them to play some different spots’: Sean Keys forcing Blue Jays to think creatively

TORONTO — As the Blue Jays’ offence continues to struggle to find consistency, the noise surrounding slugging prospect Sean Keys is starting to become deafening.

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 / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Tucker Toman has emerged as a breakout prospect in the Blue Jays system

Development is never linear. The 2022 draft has been an interesting one for the Toronto Blue Jays. With Brandon Barriera’s latest injury, it’s safe to say that they whiffed there.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

June 24 Gameday: Blue Jays looking to take series from Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays can get back to the .500 mark for the season if they can defeat the Houston Astros at home on Wednesday evening. After dropping Tuesday’s

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 24

John Schneider Facing Potential George Springer Decision Amid Blue Jays Development

Blue Jays manager John Schneider has a plan for George Springer, and it could reshape the lineup. The manager said the team has talked about getting Springer

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

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

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.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

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

It’s only late June, but Toronto Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys has already surpassed his home run total from the 2025 season. The Buffalo Bisons played their second game against the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Update After 2 Straight Absences From Lineup

Infielder Ernie Clement has fully broken out in year four with the Toronto Blue Jays. After setting the record for most hits in a single postseason during last year's run to the World Series, Clement has carried that positive momentum into 2026.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann scratched from Single-A rehab start with neck soreness

Ricky Tiedemann has hit a bit of a snag in his climb back up the injury-laden mountain. The 23-year-old pitching prospect was originally slated to make his 2026 season debut with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday, but he didn’t end up pitching in what would’ve been his third overall rehab appearance — and now we know why.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Addison Barger meeting with Blue Jays’ staff, aiming to begin Single-A rehab assignment this weekend

Outfielder Addison Barger is slated to fly back to Toronto to meet with Blue Jays teammates and personnel before heading out on a rehab assignment, manager John Schneider revealed on Wednesday.

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

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Blue Jays aim to end RISP woes against Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays have been littering the bases with stranded runners, something they will aim to change Wednesday night in their rubber match against the visiting Houston Astros.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 23