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Blue Jays Gameday (May 19): Toronto looks to bounce-back against the Yankees

Last night must have felt like a bit of a gut punch to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays outplayed the New York Yankees for the better part of seven innings last night, built a 5-3 lead, and had a genuine chance to steal the first game of this series.

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Are Louis Varland’s numbers better as a reliever or closer for the Blue Jays?

Mason Miller is unequivocally running away with the crown of “Reliever of the Year” thanks to his dominant run for the San Diego Padres. It turns out Louis

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 19

Report: Joe Mantiply heads to IL with knee inflammation, Chase Lee recalled from Buffalo

On Tuesday, prior to the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the New York Yankees in the second game of their four-game series, the Blue Jays placed Joe Mantiply

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / May 19

Creating damage is helping Daulton Varsho return to form

The case of the Toronto Blue Jays’ early-season offensive woes can likely be sliced into two halves: injuries to several core hitters and struggling results from those who’ve stayed healthy.

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Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger News Emerges Before Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a rough start this season, sitting at 21-26 and below .500. Early injuries to key players, an inconsistent bullpen, and an offense that has struggled to produce runs compared to previous years have all contributed to the team’s disappointing start.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 19

A Big Reason Blue Jays Offense Has Taken a Step Backward in 2026

Let's cut to the chase. The Blue Jays are chasing too many pitches out of the zone. Monday night, it may have cost them a pivotal win against the Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 19

What can the Blue Jays do about the fifth starter spot?

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen has a big task ahead of them. After DFA’ing Eric Lauer, then trading him to the Dodgers for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the Blue Jays are missing their fifth starter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 19

Blue Jays: Eddie Micheletti Jr. trending upward as he hits sixth home run of the season

Eddie Micheletti Jr. remains as one of the more under-the-radar type prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system. In the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ 2-0 victory over the Reading Fightin’ Phils in the first game of the doubleheader, the outfielder hit his sixth home run of the season.

Adam Macko News / Bluejaysnation / May 19

Adam Macko’s MLB debut goes smoothly under bright lights of Yankee Stadium

Adam Macko is officially a big leaguer. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut on Monday night, pitching a scoreless inning during the Toronto Blue Jays’ 7-6 loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Macko entered in the bottom of the sixth inning with a runner on first to face Yankees catcher J.C.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / May 19

Mark Shapiro says TKO turned down Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: ‘It was more of a stunt’

On May. 16, 2026, Ronda Rousey faced off against Gina Carano in their MMA return fights. With both women heavily prepared for the fight, fans witnessed a shocking finish to the bout when Rousey made Carano tap out under twenty seconds.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / May 18

Another Frustrating Loss For The Jays

Jays 6 Yankees 7 The Jays turned in one inning. Going into the seventh, the Jays were up 5-3. Adam Macko is in and gets the first two outs of the inning, but, with Aaron Judge coming up, John Schneider goes with a right-hander, Yariel Rodriguez.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

Recapping how the 2025 Blue Jays fared against the Yankees in a four-game series

Despite the rocky start to the season, the 2026 Blue Jays aren’t in the worst position after playing 46 games. Currently, the Jays rank third in the AL East, and are 9.5 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and 6.5 games behind the second-place New York Yankees.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Blue Jays Praise George Springer for Accomplishment Against Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees began a four-game series on Monday at Yankee Stadium, as star outfielder George Springer was back in the starting lineup for Toronto.

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Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Blue Jays Receive Max Scherzer News Before Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are 21-25 through 46 games, sitting third in the AL East as the club continues to search for consistency. With the standings growing tighter and little room for error, the return of a key rotation piece would prove crucial to any Toronto turnaround.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

Blue Jays Gameday (May 18): Toronto returns to the Bronx to face the Yankees

It’s been 222 days since the Toronto Blue Jays popped champagne in the opposing clubhouse at Yankee Stadium and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bellowed out “daaa

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Blue Jays' John Schneider Shares Alejandro Kirk Update Before Yankees Game

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been sidelined since April 3 due to a left thumb injury. He suffered a fracture and dislocation that required surgery, and the recovery process has kept him out far longer than the team hoped.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

Series Preview: Blue Jays face Yankees for first time since 2025 ALDS

The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the New York Yankees in 2025. Last season, they met far earlier into the season, playing a three-game series in The Bronx in late April.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

Blue Jays injury news: Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber will throw this week, Nathan Lukes begin rehab assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays got some positive news recently. Before Monday’s series opener against the New York Yankees, manager John Schneider spoke to the media giving an update about several players on the injured list.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

Blue Jays prospect Jake Bloss throws second straight scoreless rehab outing

On Monday, Jake Bloss made his second rehab appearance of the 2026 season with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays. Bloss squared off with the Florida Coast League Yankees and put together a very strong outing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

Who is on the roster bubble when players on the IL return to the Blue Jays?

In the major leagues, things change quite quickly when you least expect them. The Toronto Blue Jays have learned that the hard way in 2026. For example, Addison Barger coming off the IL one day and then getting injured again the next is something you cannot predict.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 17

Blue Jays Offense Finally Gets Hot as Superstar Breaks Massive Slump

A 1,000 pound weight was lifted off the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, specifically Vladimir Guerrero's whose recent struggles have stolen most headlines in baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Blue Jays Place Tommy Nance On 15-Day IL, Recall Adam Macko

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Tommy Nance has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right forearm. Left-hander Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move, and Macko is already on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

Jose Berrios News / Field Level Media / May 16

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios scheduled for elbow surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios, who has not pitched in a major league game since last September, will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his elbow, manager John Schneider said Saturday.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / May 16

Daulton Varsho becoming a bright spot in Blue Jays' lineup

Despite the struggles the Toronto Blue Jays have been experiencing, Daulton Varsho's recent success has given Blue Jays fans something to smile about.

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