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Springer, Sánchez, Piñango take down Pirates ace Paul Skenes

TORONTO — The three offensive stars of the game — if such a thing existed in baseball — in Saturday’s 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates were, by far, George Springer, Jesús Sánchez and rookie Yohendrick Piñango.

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Blue Jays Outfielder and Starting Pitcher Inching Very Close to Inevitable Return

To say the Toronto Blue Jays have fallen victim to the dreaded injured list this season would be the understatement of the year, as no piece of the roster has been spared and that started before Opening Day.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Instant Reaction: Patrick Corbin outduels Paul Skenes in Blue Jays’ 5-2 victory

For the first time all season, the Toronto Blue Jays have won four consecutive games. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays picked up a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the series and their fourth consecutive game.

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How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 23

Springer and Heineman Homer, Jays Win

Pirates 2 Blue Jays 5 I thought we were in tough against Paul Skenes today. And then George Springer started the game with a home run And then got three more run on him in the sixth, after the Pirates tied it in the top of the inning.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays: Examining Juan Sanchez’s start in Single-A

At the start of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays were aggressive with one of their best position player prospects. Juan Sanchez signed as an international free agent in the 2025 period, then became one of the Blue Jays’ best hitting prospects in the system.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

Who would have thought that the low-risk, high-reward signing of Patrick Corbin for $1 million would put up the best performance as a Blue Jay against the reigning NL Cy Young winner, Paul Skenes?

Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

Rockies' Antonio Senzatela emerging as coveted arm ahead of deadline

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 23

Blue Jays Outstanding Rookies Deserve All the Credit for Stepping Up This Year

It isn't often that an organization has to rely on so many first-year players to carry a team, but this isn't a normal year, and the Toronto Blue Jays are simply trying to roll with the punches to keep this season alive.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Blue Jays facing Max Scherzer decision after his latest step forward from injury

As fans have been waiting for the return of many Toronto Blue Jays pitchers, one who has been out for a month has been veteran Max Scherzer, who is dealing with a forearm injury.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays Gameday (May 23): Paul Skenes starts for Pirates as Toronto seeks series victory

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for their sixth series victory in their last 10. Most of those series victories have come in April, as the Jays have just two series wins since the start of May.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Reason for Kazuma Okamoto’s Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season expecting to build on last year’s American League championship run, but the club has struggled to find sustained momentum through the first two months of the year.

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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.

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger Update Emerges Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have kept themselves afloat in the American League East, sitting at 24-27 through 51 games of the season. The team has suffered from many injuries this season, limiting their ability to compete against division rivals like the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have endured a disappointing 2026 MLB season, as last year’s American League-winning club has failed to meet their preseason expectations.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays: 3 prospects in the FCL who could see Single-A action in 2026

Two months into the season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ Florida Complex League team are one of just two affiliates who sit at the top of their respective standings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays pitching prospect Karson Ligon returns to mound and strikes out five

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ most intriguing prospects returned on Friday. Karson Ligon was activated from the 7-day injured list on Friday, and made the start for the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Blue Jays Interview: Carter Cunningham is looking to prove that he is more than just a power bat

East Carolina University has produced wonders for the Toronto Blue Jays in recent years. Trey Yesavage, the right-hander who dominated the farm system in 2025 and is now dealing in the big leagues, is an alum from the Pirates program.

Paul Skenes News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 23

Blue Jays Three-Game Winning Streak Takeaways Before Paul Skenes Matchup

Going into the series opener between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Jays had only been able to muster a three-game winning streak twice this season.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 23

Instant Reaction: Kevin Gausman deals as Blue Jays offence comes to life late against the Pirates

The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves on a three-game winning streak. After taking the final two games against the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays returned

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / May 22

Kevin Gausman pitches Blue Jays to win over sloppy Pirates

Kevin Gausman struck out eight in 6 2/3 effective innings Friday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2. Gausman (4-3) allowed one run, six hits and one walk while earning his first win in five starts.