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Slumping Blue Jays again turn to RHP Dylan Cease against Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays need a repeat of the result from the last time Dylan Cease opposed the Los Angeles Angels. The Blue Jays open a six-game homestand Friday night against the Angels in a four-game losing streak after a 2-5 road trip.

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3 former Blue Jays top prospects and where they stand in 2026: Part 1

The art of trying to project prospects in baseball is almost something that is impossible to predict. Players deemed to be ‘can’t miss’ on draft day often

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement Announces Career News

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement has become one of the team’s biggest fan favorites thanks to his heroics during last year’s run to the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / RugbyPass / May 7

Glasgow boss Franco Smith directly addresses the Jamie Ritchie rumours

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith stopped short of confirming Jamie Ritchie will be at Scotstoun next season but conceded the former Scotland captain would be a “class” addition to the Warriors squad.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Addison Barger News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 7

Blue Jays Face Tough Decision on Who to Demote Once Addison Barger Returns

Although not every injury update surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays brings great news right now, the imminent return of Addison Barger from a left ankle sprain offers a much-needed boost for a team that currently sits 24th in runs per game.

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 / Athlon Sports / May 7

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Alejandro Kirk Injury Update

The first 37 games of the 2026 MLB season have felt more like a hangover for a Toronto Blue Jays team that entered the year as defending American League champions and runners-up of the 2025 World Series.

Alejandro Kirk News / Just Baseball / May 7

The Blue Jays Really Need Alejandro Kirk to Hurry Back

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a tough 2026 season on the injury front, losing many of their best pitchers and a few important hitters in their lineup just over a month into the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 7

Blue Jays in Deep Trouble on Contract for Right-Hander with Another Injury

The Toronto Blue Jays have had some absolutely brutal luck when it comes to injuries this season, and it's a huge part of the reason why they are sitting where they are in the standings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays: Buffalo Bisons set to offer discounted tickets to Canadians

CP24 Toronto reported that the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons, will be offering discounted tickets to Canadian customers for their home games.

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.

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.

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

An unexpected bright spot from each MLB team

Five game-changing MLB prospects to watch

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

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

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.

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.