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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays offence goes cold in 2-1 loss to Rockies

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays offence goes cold in 2-1 loss to Rockies

That’s not what you want to see early into the season. On Wednesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays played the series finale against the Colorado Rockies, dropping the decision by a score of 2-1 to move their season record to 4-2.

Kevin Gausman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1
Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026

Toronto Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Kevin Gausman opened up the 2026 season with 11 strikeouts in his first start on the mound. In his second outing in the campaign, Gausman managed to strike out 10 batters once again.

Oprah Winfrey News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 1
TNT, OWN spotlight Chicago Little League team’s ‘Golden Summer’ story

TNT, OWN spotlight Chicago Little League team’s ‘Golden Summer’ story

TNT Sports and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network are bringing a long-overdue story back into focus with One Golden Summer, a documentary centered on a historic youth baseball team from Chicago’s South Side.

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The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announces Career News Amid Blue Jays Season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announces Career News Amid Blue Jays Season

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a strong start this MLB season, winning four of their first five games. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is once again a major reason for Toronto’s early success.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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.

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Angel Bastardo News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1
Blue Jays Return Rule 5 Pick Angel Bastardo To Red Sox

Blue Jays Return Rule 5 Pick Angel Bastardo To Red Sox

The Blue Jays have returned Rule 5 pick Angel Bastardo to the Red Sox, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto designated him for assignment a week ago when setting their Opening Day roster.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 1
Blue Jays May Have Found Their Missing Piece in Kazuma Okamoto

Blue Jays May Have Found Their Missing Piece in Kazuma Okamoto

The Toronto Blue Jays have a real difference maker in the back half of the lineup, and it's been years in the making. Over 11 years in the NPB, Kazuma Okamoto smashed 248 home runs and posted a .882 OPS.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Delivers Cold Message After 2026 Debut Win

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Delivers Cold Message After 2026 Debut Win

The Toronto Blue Jays have opened the 2026 season dealing with significant challenges on the pitching side, as multiple starters have already landed on the injured list.

Cody Ponce News / Bluebird Banter / April 1

Cody Ponce Seeking Second (, Third, etc.) Opinions, Roster Fallout of his Injury

Reports before the game yesterday were that the Jays are seeking multiple opinions on Cody Ponce’s ACL injury. John Schneider is holding out some hope that he can avoid major surgery and therefore potentially pitch again in 2026, but they’re waiting until “all of the opinions” are in.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / April 1

MLB trends: Dylan Cease's new changeup, Matt McLain's resurgence and the (possible) return of the fastball

It's early, but never too early to look at what's going on around the league

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / April 1
Why Did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Step Back For Max Scherzer Against the Rockies?

Why Did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Step Back For Max Scherzer Against the Rockies?

Almost a year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays completed a 14-year, $500 million contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The 27-year-old first baseman is now the undisputed leader of their clubhouse.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 1
Blue Jays Veteran Gets Brutally Honest About World Series Loss

Blue Jays Veteran Gets Brutally Honest About World Series Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays were 90 feet away from winning Game 7 of the World Series last year against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home. Toronto was not able to push across the winning run and Los Angeles went on to win the game in 11 innings on a Will Smith solo home run.

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Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / April 1
Behind Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays chase series win vs. Rockies

Behind Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays chase series win vs. Rockies

The Toronto Blue Jays would be pleased if right-hander Kevin Gausman repeated his Opening Day performance on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / March 31
Max Scherzer conquers last year’s ghosts in ’26 season debut

Max Scherzer conquers last year’s ghosts in ’26 season debut

TORONTO — Welcome to season No. 19, Max Scherzer. Back for a second stint with the Toronto Blue Jays, Scherzer made his 2026 season debut at the Rogers

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
Newest Blue Jays Starter to Miss 'Significant Time' with ACL Sprain

Newest Blue Jays Starter to Miss 'Significant Time' with ACL Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays starter Cody Ponce will miss “significant time” after suffering an ACL sprain during Monday’s game, manager John Schneider said. Ponce was making his Blue Jays debut against the Colorado Rockies after signing with Toronto this offseason from the KBO.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / March 31
Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer pitches six strong innings as Blue Jays defeat Rockies

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer pitches six strong innings as Blue Jays defeat Rockies

The Toronto Blue Jays get right back in the win column. On Tuesday evening, the Blue Jays played the second of three against the Colorado Rockies, defeating them 5-1 to move their season record.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / March 31
Max Scherzer has strong season debut as Blue Jays beat Rockies

Max Scherzer has strong season debut as Blue Jays beat Rockies

Max Scherzer pitched six effective innings in the 41-year-old's season debut Tuesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Colorado Rockies 5-1.

Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / March 31
Blue Jays Need to Offer Lucas Giolito a One-Year Deal

Blue Jays Need to Offer Lucas Giolito a One-Year Deal

With the 2026 Major League Baseball season in full swing, we've already started to see unfortunate injuries start to pop up around the league. It's tough, but it's a big part of the game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 31
Max Scherzer's role becomes critical amid latest injury

Max Scherzer's role in rotation becomes critical amid Cody Ponce injury

The Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation has taken a hit with injuries early this season, which means that veteran Max Scherzer's role just got more significant.  

Blue Jays pitcher gets injury diagnosis after first MLB game in five years
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JoJo Parker News / Bluejaysnation / March 31
Blue Jays: JoJo Parker will begin season in Single-A as affiliates announce Opening Day rosters

Blue Jays: JoJo Parker will begin season in Single-A as affiliates announce Opening Day rosters

Minor League Baseball truly begins this week. Last week, the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A team, the Buffalo Bisons, began their season. Well this week, the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, High-A Vancouver Canadians, and Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays begin their season.

Cody Ponce News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31
Cody Ponce Diagnosed With ACL Sprain

Cody Ponce Diagnosed With ACL Sprain

Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on right-hander Cody Ponce, who departed yesterday’s game with an injury. Ponce has a sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / March 31
Blue Jays: Early results from Brendon Little might require a reset in Triple-A

Blue Jays: Early results from Brendon Little might require a reset in Triple-A

After another rough outing for Brendon Little against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night, many Blue Jays fans are at their wits’ end with the 29-year-old left-hander.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 31
Blue Jays Pitchers Are All Over the MLB Strikeout Leaderboard

Blue Jays Pitchers Are All Over the MLB Strikeout Leaderboard

We already know that the Toronto Blue Jays' early knack for missing opponents' bats is setting MLB all-time records. Now, the club's pitching staff is making their presence known at the top of the league's strikeout leader board.

Dylan Cease News / Yardbarker / March 28
Dylan Cease sets franchise record in first Blue Jays start

Dylan Cease sets franchise record in first Blue Jays start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease made a great first impression on his home crowd.

Blue Jays remain competitive team despite loss of Bo Bichette
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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 27
Blue Jays remain competitive team despite loss of Bo Bichette

Blue Jays remain competitive team despite loss of Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays evidently didn't want to pay Bichette the $126 million deal he landed, or submit to his opt-out demands. That left them to find a new infielder. 

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