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Blue Jays Gameday (May 26): Toronto turns to bullpen day in second game against Marlins

It’s a good ol’ bullpen day for the Toronto Blue Jays. Monday’s game didn’t go so great for the Blue Jays. Trey Yesavage was having a great start until two poor defensively plays in the top of the six by Yohendrick Piñango tacked on three additional earned runs.

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What roster moves should the Blue Jays make when Alejandro Kirk returns from injury?

The Toronto Blue Jays may be close to getting their All-Star catcher, Alejandro Kirk, back. Kirk has been missing from the Blue Jays’ lineup since April 3, when he fractured his left thumb off a foul tip against the Chicago White Sox.

Nate Garkow News / Bluejaysnation / May 26

Report: Blue Jays reliever prospect Nate Garkow promoted to Triple-A

Another talented Toronto Blue Jays reliever prospect is reportedly headed to Triple-A. According to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, right-hander Nate Garkow is on his way to Buffalo to join the Bisons’ bullpen, which has lost multiple arms to major-league promotions in the last week-plus.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 26

Why trading for pitching depth at deadline is crucial for Blue Jays

Acquiring a reliable back-end starter who can pitch deep in games would provide the Blue Jays with much needed insurance.

Marlins' Canadian sluggers lead the way in win vs. Blue Jays

Blue Jays' awful injury luck continues as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dylan Cease exit in same inning vs. Pirates

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

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Marlins Game

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to another bullpen game against the Miami Marlins as injuries and rotation concerns continue to test the club’s pitching depth.

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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.

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 26

Blue Jays Suddenly Have Rotation Hope Thanks to Shane Bieber Progress

A bumpy season filled with some bad injury luck continued on Monday, as the Vladimir Guerrero Jr.-less Toronto Blue Jays fell 8-2 in their series opener against the Miami Marlins after announcing that Dylan Cease was being placed on the 15-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain.

Alexis Hernandez News / Bluejaysnation / May 26

Blue Jays: Nolan Perry, Alexis Hernandez earn Northwest League’s Player of the Week honours

Two prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system have been honoured with “Player of the Week” honours. On Monday, Nolan Perry was named the Northwest League’s Pitcher of the Week, while Alexis Hernandez was named as the league’s Player of the Week.

Max Scherzer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 26

Former MVP Ryan Howard Gives Massive Praise to Blue Jays Starting Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays didn't get the result they were looking for in the series opener against the Miami Marlins at home. In fact, to this point in the season, the Blue Jays haven't gotten the results they were expecting after their latest trip to the World Series.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 26

Instant Reaction: Poor defence sinks Blue Jays in 8-2 loss to Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays began a three-game series on Monday night against the National League’s Miami Marlins. After losing the final game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as losing Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 26

Jays hope Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be back for rematch with Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays, who played without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. while losing the series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday, hope the first baseman will be back in action as the three-game set continues on Tuesday.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / May 25

Nathan Lukes provides three-hit performance in return from IL, feeling ‘perfectly fine’ after scary HBP

TORONTO — After missing a month and one day with a left hamstring strain, outfielder Nathan Lukes returned from the injured list with a bang in Monday’s 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins — and narrowly avoided another trip back to the IL, too.

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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.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Blue Jays Announce Max Scherzer Move Amid Injury Recovery

The Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of the first two months of the season trying to hold together a pitching staff hit hard by injuries. Multiple starters have missed time already, forcing Toronto to depend heavily on its depth.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 25

Blue Jays injury updates: Kirk inching closer to rehab assignment, Scherzer to face live hitters, Barger hasn’t begun throwing progression yet and more

Alejandro Kirk could head out on a rehab assignment in the next week or so. The 27-year-old Kirk, sidelined since early April due to a fractured left thumb, continues to make progress in Toronto after rejoining the Blue Jays over the weekend.

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Blue Jays outfield prospect RJ Schreck homers twice in Bisons’ 6-4 victory

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Yohendrick Piñango Is Proving He Belongs on the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been missing out on consistent offensive production from their superstar hitters Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer. They’ve also suffered injuries to stars like Alejandro Kirk.