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Kazuma Okamoto homers as Blue Jays edge Astros to reach .500

Kazuma Okamoto homered and doubled Monday night to help the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the visiting Houston Astros 4-2 in the opener of a three-game series.

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Surprising Blue Jays player leads American League in All-Star voting

The MLB All-Star Game voting is picking up steam, and now one Toronto Blue Jays player leads the American League in votes. However, it isn’t Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Lenyn Sosa News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays’ 2026 outlook leaves little room for Lenyn Sosa

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider recently provided positive injury updates on two of the team’s position players who are currently sidelined, revealing

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Blue Jays Receive Addison Barger News Before Astros Game

After a variety of injuries put the team behind the pack early in the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have been able to stay in the race. Entering a series with the Houston Astros on Monday, they are 38-39.

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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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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Blue Jays Facing Decision After Injury News

The Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Lenyn Sosa began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Monday, Mitch Bannon of the Athletic reported, starting a clock that points to a roster decision for the club.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

The T-Bird flies again: How this Blue Jays logo muscled its way back into fans’ hearts

What’s old is new again in Blue Jays Land. As part of their 50th season celebration, the Toronto Blue Jays have gone back into the vault and revitalized their old logos from eras past.

Shane Bieber News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Blue Jays Forced Into Shane Bieber Decision After Sunday's News

Shane Bieber watched as the Toronto Blue Jays improved to 38-39 on the 2026 MLB season following an 8-6 win over Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Blue Jays Select Luis Urías

The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Luis Urías. It was reported over the weekend that the Jays had acquired him from the Diamondbacks.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Receives Good News Before Astros Game

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has not quite lived up to expectations this year. The 27-year-old superstar is in year one of his massive 14-year, $500 million contract.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Announcement Before Astros Game

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement has continued to become one of the more well-known and marketable players in MLB. He is one of the faces of the Blue Jays, who are fresh off a World Series appearance, and he suited up for Team USA at this year's World Baseball Classic.

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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 22

Blue Jays: Checking in on Adam Macko since being optioned back to Buffalo

Canadian pitcher Adam Macko made his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 before being unceremoniously demoted in a roster crunch in early June. The left-hander shone in his first taste of big league action, striking out a dozen batters across 12 innings while allowing just two runs.

Luis Urias News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays: Who goes from the roster when Luis Urias arrives

The Toronto Blue Jays made a minor trade deal this past weekend, acquiring infielder Luis Urias from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations. Urias has spent the entire campaign in the Diamondbacks’ farm system after signing a MiLB deal this past winter, and he has an upward mobility clause in his contract.

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Lenyn Sosa News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays’ Lenyn Sosa starting rehab assignment in Florida Complex League

Infielder Lenyn Sosa is officially beginning a rehab assignment, the Toronto Blue Jays announced via their transaction log on Monday. Sosa, sidelined since May 26 with a right wrist contusion, was assigned to the Florida Complex League in his return to game action and is serving as the designated hitter in his first rehab contest.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

An overview of Simeon Woods Richardson’s time with the Toronto Blue Jays

Who doesn’t love reunions? Simeon Woods Richardson was once the key prospect the Blue Jays acquired when they traded away Marcus Stroman in 2019. Woods Richardson was a highly touted name in the Blue Jays farm system, ranking as high as third in 2020 and fourth in 2021.

George Springer News / Just Baseball / June 22

How Much Longer Can the Blue Jays Rely on George Springer?

If this article were written two weeks, it would be in a much different tone. But a recent hot stretch is starting to change the narrative surrounding George Springer‘s 2026 campaign.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays: Sean Keys is becoming hard to ignore in Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have seen great strides from their pitching development over the past two seasons, with numerous arms making great strides to climb the farm system ladder.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays shuffle rotation: Dylan Cease to start tonight against the Houston Astros

After the series finale against the Chicago Cubs was postponed due to weather, the Blue Jays announced a slight shuffle to their rotation. Dylan Cease will now start the opening game of the series against the Houston Astros.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays: Kazuma Okamoto is finding stability at the plate

Kazuma Okamoto’s first season with the Toronto Blue Jays has been a mismatch between expectations and reality—for better and for worse. Okamoto was one of Nippon Professional Baseball’s most accomplished stars during his eleven seasons in Japan.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays: Checking in on former top prospects Khal Stephen and Juaron Watts-Brown

The Toronto Blue Jays’ advancement in prospect pitching depth across the minor leagues allowed them to make two trades last season that helped lead to

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 21

Report: Blue Jays adding IF Luis Urias from D-backs

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring infielder Luis Urias from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations, The Athletic reported. Urias, 29, spent last season with the Athletics, batting .230 with eight homers and 25 RBIs in 96 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Blue Jays trade for infielder with 60 career MLB home runs

The Toronto Blue Jays are shoring up their infield depth with an under-the-radar move. On Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reported that the reigning American League champions have acquired veteran infielder Luis Urias via a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Blue Jays To Activate Shane Bieber On Monday

The Blue Jays’ rotation has plenty of talent on paper, but a slate of injuries have taken their toll through the first half of the season. Kevin Gausman is Toronto’s sole qualifying starter with 16 starts.

Lazaro Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Blue Jays To Reinstate Lazaro Estrada From 60-Day Injured List

The Blue Jays will reinstate right-hander Lazaro Estrada from the 60-day injured list, reports Francys Romero. Toronto has a couple openings on the 40-man roster after recently designating Yariel Rodríguez and Connor Seabold for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 17