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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 8

Jesus Sanchez is an option to bat second in Blue Jays' lineup

Why Jesus Sanchez is viable option to bat second in Blue Jays' lineup

If there's something positive we can take from the Toronto Blue Jays' poor start this season, it is the acquisition of Jesus Sanchez.

Eloy Jimenez showcasing offensive flair with Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate

Injury-battered Blue Jays facing another potential loss

Blue Jays' Adam Macko deserves a midseason call-up

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 8

George Springer's Actions Toward Shohei Ohtani Draw Attention During Blue Jays-Dodgers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers not just looking to salvage the series and avoid a sweep, but also trying to get back into the win column.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / April 8

Positive Data Points Jays Batters Part 2

Time for Part 2 of this brief series on early season data points, I was hoping there might be more positives to take away from yesterdays game but alas the beat or baseball season goes on.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 8

Blue Jays Gameday (April 8): Toronto play Dodgers in series finale hunting their first win in over a week

The Toronto Blue Jays have to stop the bleeding. After a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, the Blue Jays are now on six game losing streak, losing seven of their last eight games.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Kyle Tucker News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 8

Kyle Tucker Finally Discusses Free Agent Talks With Blue Jays in 2025 Offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays are wrapping up their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 2025 World Series. The Dodgers have had the upper hand in the first two games, as they cruised to a 14-2 victory on Monday, and won 4-1 on Tuesday with manager John Schneider ejected from the game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to make next start, but Alejandro Kirk injury update is not so rosy

It’s been a rough start to the 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, as the club is 4-7 while dealing with several injuries on the roster. In the latest update regarding the health of the roster, it’s revealed that Max Scherzer is doing just fine, while Alejandro Kirk will miss some time.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 8

Blue Jays farm system notes (April 7): Brandon Barriera returns to the mound, Johnny King makes High-A debut

The Toronto Blue Jays’ affiliates began a new week on Tuesday. After no noteworthy storylines in Sunday’s two games, there are a few interesting tidbits from the three games that were played on Tuesday.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Ejected After Heated Umpire Argument vs. Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays lost their sixth straight game Tuesday night, falling 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a rough World Series rematch for the AL champions, coming just one night after a 14-2 blowout.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Dodgers' dominance adding to Blue Jays' woes

Los Angeles will try for a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, and a win would complete an undefeated road trip for the Dodgers.

Patrick Corbin News / Just Baseball / April 8

Blue Jays Take a Necessary Risk With Patrick Corbin Deal

In the wake of losing yet another starting pitcher to injury, the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to cut their losses by signing a veteran option to eat up some innings.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

John Schneider News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

John Schneider Loses His Mind & Receives Standing Ovation After Heated Ejection

Despite being the American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays have made a slow start to the 2026 campaign. They are presently hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Center in the first rematch between the teams since the 2025 World Series.

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Kevin Gausman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman gives blunt bottom line amid early-season slump

The Toronto Blue Jays remain under growing pressure as their early-season struggles continue to deepen. The Blue Jays are currently riding a six-game losing streak, the club’s longest since June 2024, and the slide has dropped the club to 4–7 on the 2026 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 7

Blue Jays’ 102K Hot Dog Promotion Grabs MLB World’s Attention

The Toronto Blue Jays may have had a tough week on the field, but it certainly seems like the organization knows how to run a promotion well regardless.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Blue Jays sell over 100k hot dogs on 77-cent night

Toronto Blue Jays fans have had little to celebrate since their team suffered a gut-wrenching 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 7

Instant Reaction: It was the same old story in Blue Jays’ 4-1 loss to Dodgers

Another day, another loss for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday evening, the Blue Jays played the second of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers, falling 4-1 to lose the series.

John Schneider News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Blue Jays manager John Schneider completely crashes out on umpire after getting ejected

John Schneider made sure to get more than his money’s worth during Tuesday’s game. The Toronto Blue Jays manager Schneider was ejected Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for arguing a balk that was called on Toronto pitcher Kevin Gausman.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / April 7

Blue Jays: A quick IL stint may help reset Addison Barger

Addison Barger was one of the breakout stars for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025. It’s hard to believe now, but Barger wasn’t a part of the Blue Jays opening roster in 2025.

Cody Ponce News / Trade Talk Sports / April 7

Pitcher Cody Ponce Out 6 Months for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealt an early and frustrating blow to their rotation. Right-hander Cody Ponce is expected to miss about six months after undergoing ACL surgery.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 7

Blue Jays sign pitching prospect Tomoya Kinjo to minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in the International Free Agent market. On Monday, Francys Romero reported that the Blue Jays have 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Tomoya Kinjo.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / April 7

Blue Jays: Should George Springer stay in the leadoff spot?

The Toronto Blue Jays have some serious lineup questions to answer after an embarrassing 14-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Given the

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 7

Blue Jays roster shuffle continues as injuries pile up amid slow start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce will undergo surgery for a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and likely will be lost for the remainder of the regular season, manager John Schneider revealed Tuesday.

Cody Ponce News / Bluejaysnation / April 7

Blue Jays’ Cody Ponce to undergo knee surgery, will likely miss remainder of 2026 season

The worst-case scenario has arrived for the Toronto Blue Jays and injured right-hander Cody Ponce, who’s set to undergo knee surgery to repair his right ACL sprain, the club announced Tuesday.

Adam Macko News / Yardbarker / April 7