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Why Yohendrick Pinango Must Stay with Blue Jays When Addison Barger Returns

If one team in baseball was feeling the weight of the world on its shoulders this season, it hasn't the reigning world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. It's the Toronto Blue Jays, who came within inches of their first Fall Classic victory in over three decades before losing to LA.

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Jays Roster Move: Nance to IL, Macko Up

Yeah, this is the way this season is going. Tommy Nance has been put on the IL with forearm discomfort. Well, they said ‘right forearm discomfort’….but I figured you guys knew which arm it would be.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 16

Blue Jays Superstar Wants to ‘Hit One Ball Very Hard’ Amid Epic Slump

One day after breaking a bat across his knee after striking out, things didn’t get any better for Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. On Saturday he scored a run but went 0-for-4 at the plate.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Bluebird Banter / May 16

Jays Win In 10 Innings

Blue Jays 2 Tigers 1 (10 innings) Jays, I clearly asked for more than two runs today. But…..we won. I hate bullpen days……but they seem to work. The Jays game up just one run, on seven hits, with 14 strikeouts.

Jose Berrios News / Field Level Media / May 16

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios scheduled for elbow surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios, who has not pitched in a major league game since last September, will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his elbow, manager John Schneider said Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / May 16

3 José Berríos Replacements for Blue Jays After Surgery News

The Toronto Blue Jays won't have one of their All-Star hurlers back for a bit, at least. Two-time All-Star José Berríos hasn't appeared in a big league game yet this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Yohendrick Pinango hits first career homer, Blue Jays outlast Tigers

Daulton Varsho's RBI single in the 10th gave the visiting Toronto Blue Jays a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Varsho's one-out hit off Tyler Holton (0-2) knocked in the runner at second, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / May 16

Daulton Varsho becoming a bright spot in Blue Jays' lineup

Despite the struggles the Toronto Blue Jays have been experiencing, Daulton Varsho's recent success has given Blue Jays fans something to smile about.

Yohendrick Pinango hits first career homer, Blue Jays outlast Tigers

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture

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Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Instant Reaction: Daulton Varsho’s go-ahead RBI-single in extras gives the Blue Jays a 2-1 victory over Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays found a way to squeak out a gutsy 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon to even up the series. Once again, the Blue

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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 / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Watch: Blue Jays outfielder Yohendrick Piñango hits first career home run

Yohendrick Piñango has finally done it. During Saturday afternoon’s game against the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays’ outfielder went deep for the first time in his young career, tying the game up at one in the top of the seventh.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Blue Jays Facing Season-Ending Decision After Unfortunate News

The Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of their disappointing 2026 season battling injuries to key starters. Entering Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers at 19-25 and fourth in the American League East, the Blue Jays are desperately hoping to field a healthier roster before the playoff race slips further away.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Blue Jays injury news: José Berríos will undergo elbow surgery next week

José Berríos’ 2026 season took a turn for the worse on Saturday morning. Prior to the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the Detroit Tigers in the middle game of their three-game series, Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced that the right-hander will undergo right elbow surgery on Wednesday.

Jose Berrios News / Field Level Media / May 16

$Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture$

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will undergo surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday to address a stress fracture as well as potential loose bodies or ligament issues, MLB.com reported on Saturday.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Move Before Tigers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling heavily to begin the 2026 MLB season. Entering the season with high expectations after a trip to the World Series in 2025, the Blue Jays have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball throughout the early portion of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Blue Jays Gameday (May 16): Toronto turns to bullpen in must-win afternoon versus Detroit

Friday night did not go according to plan for the Toronto Blue Jays. Spencer Torkelson’s ninth-inning single handed the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win and sent the Blue Jays’ record to 19-25, losing eight of their last 11.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Blue Jays: Kazuma Okamoto has cemented himself as the go-to third baseman

Kazuma Okamoto seems to be adapting well to Major League Baseball. After a solid start to the 2026 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, Okamoto experienced a bit of a slump during April.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

How the Blue Jays’ bullpen has fared as an overall unit

Is any team ever truly satisfied with its bullpen? It seems like one area of the roster which can always be improved, especially entering the second half of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Toronto Blue Jays Face Huge Blow With All-Star’s Brutal Injury

The Toronto Blue Jays can’t catch a break. Right when the club desperately needed stability in the rotation, José Berríos’ recovery turned ugly. The veteran right-hander had already missed the entire 2026 season while rehabbing an elbow injury.

Sam White News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Canadian Sam White hits two home runs in FCL Blue Jays’ ninth victory of the season

The Florida Complex League Blue Jays are right back in the win column. After suffering their first defeat of the season, an 11-8 loss at the hands of the FCL Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays‘ FCL team responded with a 4-3 victory over the FCL Tigers on Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 15

These Blue Jays Players Must Step Up to Change Road Narrative

To say the Toronto Blue Jays are better at home than on the road is quite the understatement, but that has always been the case. Teams usually fear Rogers Centre as it is a challenging environment for away teams.

Myles Straw News / Just Baseball / May 15

Myles Straw’s 2027 Club Option Is Looking Like an Easy Choice

On a 2026 Toronto Blue Jays roster that’s largely underperforming expectations, outfielder Myles Straw is appearing to be a bright spot in an otherwise stagnant lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 15

Sosa vs. Schneider: Who Should the Blue Jays Send Packing?

To state the obvious, the Toronto Blue Jays have had several players underperform at the plate this season. With a record five games below .500 and below-average showings from George Springer, Jesus Sanchez, and Andres Gimenez, there are plenty of things that need to get turned around for this team before it’s too late.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Blue Jays set to go with spot starter Saturday amid rash of rotation injuries

The Blue Jays’ rotation has been slammed by injuries this season, and poor performance from Eric Lauer, whom Toronto recently designated for assignment, has only compounded matters.