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Blue Jays Make Alejandro Kirk Decision Before Rangers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling right now. Heading into the weekend, the team is 39-42, third place in the American League East. This puts them nine and a half games behind the first-place New York Yankees.

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Blue Jays Designate Simeon Woods Richardson For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have recalled left-hander Adam Macko. Righty Simeon Woods Richardson has been designated for assignment as a corresponding move.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Report: Blue Jays set to promote prospect Sean Keys to big league roster

The Blue Jays are reportedly making an exciting move this weekend, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, with the club slated to promote red-hot hitting prospect Sean Keys to the big league roster.

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In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jays call-up power-hitting prospect Sean Keys

The time has come for highly-touted power-hitting prospect Sean Keys to join the big leagues.

Blue Jays recall left-handed reliever Adam Macko

Rangers build 6-run lead, hang on to edge Blue Jays

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Blue Jays To Select Sean Keys

The Blue Jays are calling up infielder Sean Keys, reports Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The Jays will need to make corresponding moves to add Keys to both the 40-man and active rosters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 26

Toronto Blue Jays' Newest Star Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Things haven't gone exactly according to plan for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. Coming off their first trip to the World Series since 1993, the Blue Jays have seemed to fight on all cylinders to keep themselves afloat in the AL East, let alone a .500 record.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala starting FCL rehab assignment

After missing almost a month with a right hamstring injury, shortstop Arjun Nimmala is officially scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Friday, according to the Toronto Blue Jays’ transaction log.

Charles McAdoo News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays: Checking in on Charles McAdoo since being optioned to Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have filtered through quite a few players with injuries piling up in 2026. While this has hit the Jays’ pitching staff more than the roster players, the organization has cycled through a few different players in the minor leagues to get through some hurdles.

Adam Macko News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jays recall left-handed reliever Adam Macko

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed reliever Adam Macko and will be active for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old has logged a 2-0 record and a 1.50 ERA with 12 strikeouts and a 1.08 WHIP. As the first Canadian Slovakian-born player to pitch in the big leagues, Macko provides the Blue Jays with left-handed depth.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / CBSSports.com / June 26

Free MLB home run picks June 26: Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among expert's best bets for Friday

SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, June 26

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays: Who else should be joining Ernie Clement at the 2026 All-Star Game?

The Toronto Blue Jays were guaranteed to have one All-Star at the Midsummer Classic this summer (per the one player rep guarantee), and right off the hop, Ernie Clement has earned his plane ticket to Philadelphia.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Had Words for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After 3rd Straight Loss

The 2026 season has not gone according to plan for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After signing a 14-year, $500 million extension in 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays expected their franchise first baseman to build on one of the best years of his career.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ comeback attempt falls short as Rangers take series opener

The Texas Rangers rode the long ball on Thursday night to down the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in the series opener. Joc Pederson opened the game with a bang in the top of the first inning.

Kevin Gausman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 26

Should Blue Jays Fans Be Concerned About Kevin Gausman's Recent Struggles?

After reaching the .500 mark on June 22 for the first time since May 29, the Toronto Blue Jays have fallen below the margin once again, this time, without an end in sight.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / June 26

Jays Lose To Rangers

Rangers 6 Blue Jays 5 Well, they made it close. A terrible night for Kevin Gausman, for the second start in a row. Tonight he gave up a run in the first and five more in the third, and that was pretty much the game.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Angels Sign Dillon Tate To Minor League Deal

The Angels signed reliever Dillon Tate to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Arizona complex. He’ll build up in rookie ball before presumably reporting to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Blue Jays’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Toronto Blue Jays need pitching, but have to be wise at the trade deadline. They recently got Shane Bieber back on the mound, which helps. But here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets the Blue Jays can chase.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 25

Where do the Blue Jays’ catching duo of Kirk and Valenzuela rank among MLB’s best?

After two months on the IL with a fractured thumb, Alejandro Kirk has returned to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup. In 2025, he was second only to George Springer in fWAR for the Blue Jays and second to Cal Raleigh among catchers in MLB (4.7).

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Career News Before Rangers Game

Ernie Clement's baseball career completely transformed the moment he signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays back in 2023. Prior to joining Toronto, he had failed to establish himself as a productive hitter during his time with the Cleveland Guardians and Athletics.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Blue Jays Make Kazuma Okamoto Announcement Amid First MLB Season

Kazuma Okamoto has continued to impress during his rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays. After spending over a decade in the Nippon Professional Baseball league, Okamoto transitioned to the big leagues this past offseason, signing a four-year, $60 million deal with Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Update Before Rangers Game

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. is in the midst of a down season. The 27-year-old superstar is in the first year of his massive 14-year, $500 million contract extension signed in April 2025, and he has really struggled.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer to get cortisone shot for left-side injury

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to monitor their rotation as Max Scherzer takes another step in his recovery from a left-side issue that has kept the veteran right-hander out.

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.

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.