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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays 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.

Jose Berrios News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 6

Blue Jays Notes: Three-Game Skid, Barger Close to Returning, Berrios Further

Road trips have not been the high point of the Toronto Blue Jays '26 season at this point, and right now they are in the midst of one of those trenches.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays Gameday (May 6): Toronto looks to snap three-game losing streak in series finale against Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays have to find a way to win the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. For the first time since their series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Jays have lost a series.

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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.

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.

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Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman now three strikeouts shy of reaching 2,000

Kevin Gausman will have an opportunity to reach a notable milestone in his next start. Following Tuesday’s six-inning performance against the Tampa Bay Rays, during which Gausman allowed just two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three, the 35-year-old starter now sits just three strikeouts shy of registering 2,000 for his career.

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Latest Scherzer injury update causing turbulence in Blue Jays rotation

Latest Max Scherzer injury update causing turbulence in Blue Jays rotation

The Blue Jays are already dealing with a banged-up unit.

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Canadian Owen Gregg promoted to Dunedin Blue Jays

Another Canadian has started his climb towards becoming a Major League Baseball player. Oakville, Ontario native Owen Gregg, who was signed by the Toronto

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays: Who gets sent down when Addison Barger returns?

Addison Barger is on the cusp of returning from the injured list. Whether he gets activated on Wednesday or on Friday remains to be seen, but the Toronto Blue Jays’ struggling lineup is about to get a much-needed influx of power. Barger wasn’t himself before going down with sprains in both ankles.

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MLB trends: Kazuma Okamoto's big-league adjustment, Jesús Luzardo's big problem and the Mariners' ugly defense

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Blue Jays Criminally Underrated Prospect Off to Incredible Start This Season

The Toronto Blue Jays do not have what anyone considers to be an elite farm system by any means, but each and every year, prospects across baseball emerge to become household names.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 5

Sigh, Jays Lose Again

Blue Jays 3 Rays 4 The Jays were leading for most of the game, as if that’s any solace. Tyler Rogers has been terrific for us, but a ground ball pitcher can have bad luck on occasion.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 5

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays drop one late, fall to Rays for second day in a row

The house of horrors for the Toronto Blue Jays, also known as Tropicana Field, struck again on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays dropped their second straight game to the Tampa Bay Rays, and third in a row, losing 4-3 in a game that was in the Blue Jays’ grasp.

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