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Blue Jays set to go with spot starter Saturday amid rash of rotation injuries

The Blue Jays’ rotation has been slammed by injuries this season, and poor performance from Eric Lauer, whom Toronto recently designated for assignment, has only compounded matters.

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Blue Jays Birthdays: Roy Halladay, Pat Borders

Today would have been Roy Halladay’s 49th birthday. Depending on who you ask, Roy Halladay is either the best or second-best Blue Jays starter of all time, but there’s no question that he and Dave Stieb top the list in franchise history.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 14

Dylan Cease developing into workhorse for Blue Jays

Cease has been an excellent addition for the Blue Jays and has looked like a workhorse through his three starts in May.

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

RJ Schreck News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Toronto Blue Jays prospect R.J. Schreck named International League Player of the Week

Earlier this week, Toronto Blue Jays’ ninth-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, R.J. Schreck, was named International League Player of the Week. Over six games last week with the Buffalo Bisons, Schreck went 15-for-25, good for a .600 average.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

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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.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Instant Reaction: Daulton Varsho’s grand slam walks off the Rays, snaps Toronto’s three-game skid

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally beaten the Tampa Bay Rays in 2026. Blue Jays’ center fielder Daulton Varsho walked off the Rays in the bottom of the 10th inning, hitting a grand slam for his fifth home run of the season, and sending the Blue Jays into their off day with a 5-3 win.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Dylan Cease stays dominant as Blue Jays’ late rally solves Rays’ pitching

TORONTO — Dylan Cease appears to be entering his dominant Blue Jays era. The $210-million starter has been virtually untouchable now over his last two starts, last Friday against the Los Angeles Angels and Wednesday night versus the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Daulton Varsho News / Field Level Media / May 13

Jays' Daulton Varsho socks walk-off slam to beat Rays in 10

Daulton Varsho hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning, giving the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Varsho's blast to left came against Aaron Brooks (0-1), who making his major league season debut, and salvaged the finale of the three-game series for Toronto.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 13

Blue Jays Rotation Issues Could Ease With Key Pitchers Nearing Return

If there is one word to wrap up the '26 Toronto Blue Jays season, it is easily injuries. Players have dropped like flies all year while others haven't been available to begin with, and no section of the roster has been spared.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / May 13

Blue Jays: George Springer’s offensive struggles in 2026 go deeper than his toe injury

George Springer had an unexpectedly great season last year for the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran right-handed bat posted a .959 OPS with 32 home runs, and a career-best .399 on-base percentage—all while turning 36 in September. After defying Father Time for much of 2025, Springer has looked his age this season.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

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The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Brandon Barriera News / Bluejaysnation / May 13

Blue Jays prospect Brandon Barriera left Single-A game with apparent injury

There’s some more bad news on the injury front for Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera. The left-handed pitcher departed Wednesday evening’s Dunedin Blue Jays game with an apparent injury after delivering a pitch in the bottom of the third inning.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 13

Blue Jays Gameday (May 13): Toronto looks to win series finale against Tampa Bay Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Wednesday riding a three-game losing streak, and at this point will be happy to see the Tampa Bay Rays leave town. The Rays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Personal Decision Before Rays Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are still searching for offensive consistency during the early part of the 2026 MLB season. Toronto is entering Wednesday’s matchup

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 13

John Schneider Praises Trey Yesavage Since Returning from IL

Around this time last season, not many people knew who Trey Yesavage was. It wasn't until September 15 that the Toronto Blue Jays called up the young starting pitcher, who started the 2025 season with Single-A Dunedin.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13

Toronto Blue Jays News & Notes 05/13/2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are 18-24 after dropping their third straight game last night. They’ve also lost seven of their last nine games. They trail the Tampa Bay Rays by 10.5 games for the American League East division lead.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 13

Blue Jays prospect Jake Cook promoted to Single-A

The Toronto Blue Jays third round pick in 2025, Jake Cook, is heading to Single-A. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays’ Single-A team, the Dunedin Blue Jays, announced that the outfield prospect is being promoted a level, and will make his Florida State League debut Wednesday evening.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 13

Yariel Rodríguez Earned Another Shot To Prove His Worth

With yet another problem facing the Toronto Blue Jays‘ starting rotation, more names are being added to the mix. In 2025, they used 34 pitchers throughout the regular season (excl.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 13

Blue Jays Notes: Rays Own Them, Vladdy Struggling, Close Losses Piling Up

Right now, the Toronto Blue Jays are not hovering around the .500 line, but glancing up six games below after the team's latest loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, a ballclub that has been terrorizing the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / May 13

The 3 Moves That Could Save the Blue Jays’ Disaster Season

The American League is wide open right now. It's a bit surprising how bad the American League has been so far in 2026, outside of the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Daulton Varsho Injury News

The last thing the Toronto Blue Jays needed Tuesday night was another health scare and for a brief, stomach-dropping moment in extras, that appeared to be exactly what they were facing.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

Blue Jays strive to avert second straight sweep by Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays like to mention that they also had a slow start to last season and then went on to win both the American League East and the AL pennant.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 12

Why Blue Jays should move George Springer out of the leadoff spot

The red-hot George Springer from 2025 is yet to be seen this season for the Toronto Blue Jays. Is it time for a change?

Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Trade Talk Sports / May 12

There's growing concern over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s lack of power

We’re 41 games into the 2025-26 MLB season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains stuck on just two home runs. After three straight years of relatively underwhelming power numbers, for his standards, the Toronto Blue Jays superstar put his team on his back during last year’s epic postseason run.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 11

Blue Jays DFA Lauer with Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Blue Jays DFA Eric Lauer with Yariel Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Lauer's May 10 meltdown performance was the last straw for the 30-year-old after giving up six earned runs, including three home runs.

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela making the most of increased playing time

Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Blue Jays Designate Eric Lauer For Assignment, Place Addison Barger On IL

The Blue Jays announced that left-hander Eric Lauer has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to right-hander Yariel Rodríguez. It was reported yesterday that the Jays would be selecting Rodriguez to the roster.

Yariel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Blue Jays to select Yariel Rodriguez’s contract

The Blue Jays will be selecting the contract of right-hander Yariel Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo, according to reporter Francys Romero. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi note that Rodriguez will be added to the roster prior to Monday’s game with the Rays.