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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Blue Jays GM: Starting Pitching Likely A Deadline Priority

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins met with members of the media today, including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. “It’s probably starting pitching,” Atkins said, when asked about the area of the roster he saw as the biggest opportunity to improve ahead of the trade deadline.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Blue Jays: Sean Keys hits two home runs in Bisons’ 18-11 loss

It’s only late June, but Toronto Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys has already surpassed his home run total from the 2025 season. The Buffalo Bisons played their second game against the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Update After 2 Straight Absences From Lineup

Infielder Ernie Clement has fully broken out in year four with the Toronto Blue Jays. After setting the record for most hits in a single postseason during last year's run to the World Series, Clement has carried that positive momentum into 2026.

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How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann scratched from Single-A rehab start with neck soreness

Ricky Tiedemann has hit a bit of a snag in his climb back up the injury-laden mountain. The 23-year-old pitching prospect was originally slated to make his 2026 season debut with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday, but he didn’t end up pitching in what would’ve been his third overall rehab appearance — and now we know why.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Jose Bautista News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Blue Jays Legend Jose Bautista Announces Career News on Wednesday

Jose Bautista's playing days have been over for nearly a decade, having not appeared in MLB since 2018. However, he made his mark as one of the most feared hitters of the 2010s, and he did it primarily with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Addison Barger meeting with Blue Jays’ staff, aiming to begin Single-A rehab assignment this weekend

Outfielder Addison Barger is slated to fly back to Toronto to meet with Blue Jays teammates and personnel before heading out on a rehab assignment, manager John Schneider revealed on Wednesday.

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 24

Blue Jays Lineup: After a Gut-Punch Loss, the Blue Jays Need Yesavage to Deliver

The Toronto Blue Jays had the win. They had it wrapped up and almost tied in a bow. Had and almost are the keys to those sentences. Then, on Tuesday evening, they watched it slip away.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 24

Blue Jays must hold onto these three high-value prospects at MLB trade deadline

There are a trio of prospects the Blue Jays should avoid trading at the deadline as they present a bright future for the team.

Blue Jays: Sean Keys hits two home runs in Bisons’ 18-11 loss

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins outlines team's most pressing need ahead of trade deadline

Blue Jays Activate Shane Bieber, Designate Hayden Juenger

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Ernie Clement Receives Exciting News Away From Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement will be the centerpiece of a bobblehead giveaway in his hometown this summer at a Rochester Red Wings game. The Washington Nationals Triple-A affiliate will hand out an Ernie Clement bobblehead to the first 1,000 fans on July 28 at ESL Ballpark.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

The Blue Jays continue their agonizing battle with .500

The Toronto Blue Jays are back under .500, but what else is new? Despite a losing record, they occupy the final American League Wild Card spot, but that says more about the sad state of the AL as a whole in 2026.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 24

Blue Jays Predicted To Trade for Former National League Cy Young Award Winner

If there is one thing that the Toronto Blue Jays are finding out in 2026, it's that defending an American League East Division title and an American League pennant is difficult.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Blue Jays aim to end RISP woes against Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays have been littering the bases with stranded runners, something they will aim to change Wednesday night in their rubber match against the visiting Houston Astros.

Jay Harry News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Blue Jays prospect Jay Harry reaches double-digit home runs

What a breakout year it has been for Toronto Blue Jays prospect Jay Harry. The Buffalo Bisons began a six-game trip to Des Moines, Iowa beginning on Tuesday, defeating the Iowa Cubs 11-10 in 10 innings.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays drop middle game of series with Astros in extra innings

The Toronto Blue Jays missed a chance to climb over the .500 mark on Tuesday afternoon, falling 9-7 to the Houston Astros in 11 innings. Former Blue Jays

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 24

Shane Bieber’s Return to Blue Jays Turns Bumpy Against Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays got Shane Bieber back in the rotation. Now they need him to start pitching like the Cy Young winner he was in 2020. His first start of the season came against the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.

Ross Atkins News / Bluejaysnation / June 23

Ross Atkins highlights starting pitching as Blue Jays’ biggest need ahead of trade deadline

The midway point of the 2026 season is just around the corner. Before Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays general manager spoke to the media.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 23

Kim Ji-woo declines Blue Jays’ offer, enters KBO draft

The Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on a prospect. On Monday, Kim Ji-woo announced via his instagram that he has announced for the 2026 Korean Baseball Organization draft, thus not accepting the Blue Jays’ offer worth $1.5 million.