Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Blue Jays' John Schneider Assigns Blame After 4th Straight Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling to begin the 2026 MLB season, and a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday capped off a three-game series sweep. The Blue Jays’ current four-game losing streak has left them a disappointing 16-21 and fourth in the American League East.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 6

Who the Blue Jays Are Turning to Against the Los Angeles Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays will return home this weekend after a seven-game road trip against the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays. After picking up some momentum last week, the Blue Jays have taken another step back, suffering three consecutive losses heading into Wednesday's action.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 6

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is only adding to Blue Jays' struggles

As the Toronto Blue Jays struggle with a 16-21 record (fourth in the AL East), which is similar to the record they had at this time last season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of power is adding to the team's issues.

Streaking Rays cap sweep of Blue Jays with a shutout

Latest Max Scherzer injury update causing turbulence in Blue Jays rotation

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Five game-changing MLB prospects to watch

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays swept at Tropicana Field, fall 3-0 to Rays in series finale

The Toronto Blue Jays’ return to Tropicana Field is one that many within the organization are going to be hoping to forget. Toronto lost 3-0 to the Tampa

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 6

One New Player Quietly Coming Through for Blue Jays Stagnant Offense

The bar could not have been set much higher for the '26 Toronto Blue Jays after coming inches from winning the organization's first World Series in three decades just last season.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / May 6

Jays' Max Scherzer: Forearm preventing him from 'ramping up'

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer told reporters Wednesday that his injured forearm isn't responding as well as he would have hoped. Scherzer, 41, acknowledged as much after a throwing session at Tropicana Field in St.

Shane Bieber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber takes step forward as injury recovery continues

The Toronto Blue Jays have suffered through a tough start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 16-20 as they prepare to wrap up their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to meet with doctors on nagging forearm tendinitis

Max Scherzer is set to meet with doctors in the coming days about his right forearm tendinitis, which continues to prevent the 41-year-old injured starter from ramping up, he revealed on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Jose Berrios News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 6

Blue Jays Notes: Three-Game Skid, Barger Close to Returning, Berrios Further

Road trips have not been the high point of the Toronto Blue Jays '26 season at this point, and right now they are in the midst of one of those trenches.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays Gameday (May 6): Toronto looks to snap three-game losing streak in series finale against Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays have to find a way to win the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. For the first time since their series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Jays have lost a series.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala collects first hit in Double-A New Hampshire debut

Toronto Blue Jays top position player prospect Arjun Nimmala was promoted from High-A Vancouver to Double-A New Hampshire last weekend, and the infielder made his debut with his new club yesterday against the Portland Sea Dogs.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman now three strikeouts shy of reaching 2,000

Kevin Gausman will have an opportunity to reach a notable milestone in his next start. Following Tuesday’s six-inning performance against the Tampa Bay Rays, during which Gausman allowed just two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three, the 35-year-old starter now sits just three strikeouts shy of registering 2,000 for his career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 6

Latest Scherzer injury update causing turbulence in Blue Jays rotation

Latest Max Scherzer injury update causing turbulence in Blue Jays rotation

The Blue Jays are already dealing with a banged-up unit.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Canadian Owen Gregg promoted to Dunedin Blue Jays

Another Canadian has started his climb towards becoming a Major League Baseball player. Oakville, Ontario native Owen Gregg, who was signed by the Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays: Who gets sent down when Addison Barger returns?

Addison Barger is on the cusp of returning from the injured list. Whether he gets activated on Wednesday or on Friday remains to be seen, but the Toronto Blue Jays’ struggling lineup is about to get a much-needed influx of power. Barger wasn’t himself before going down with sprains in both ankles.