Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

A history of the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays first-round selection in the 2025 draft

On July 13, the Toronto Blue Jays will pick eighth overall. It’s the second time they’ll pick eighth overall in the team’s franchise history. But the bigger question is, who are some notable players picked eighth overall over the years?

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George Springer Re-Writes Multiple Record Books with Big Day on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit the 100th home run of his Jays career on Tuesday, but he also re-wrote the franchise record books. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBIs in the 12-5 victory over the New York Yankees, which moved Toronto to 47-38.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

It’s starting to feel like 2015 for the Blue Jays

The 2025 season has a different feeling to it, one that hasn’t been felt in a long time. Every Toronto Blue Jays fan can attest that the 2024 season was the worst since Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 2

One Stat Midseason Check-In

Part 2: The Outfield On Monday, I reviewed the one stat I’d picked for each Blue Jays infielder to tell the story of their season to date. Today, the outfield.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays: Nimmala and Yesavage improve in MLB Pipeline Top 100 rankings update

MLB Pipeline has updated their Top 100 prospect rankings with the MLB Draft just weeks away, and the Blue Jays have two players in the mix. Arjun Nimmala and Trey Yesavage find themselves in the top 100 once again, with Nimmala ranking at #50 while Yesavage slots in at #57.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Blue Jays’ John Schneider gets 100% real on ‘believing’ in George Springer

The Toronto Blue Jays made a loud statement in the AL East on Tuesday night, and George Springer was at the center of it. In Toronto’s pivotal 12-5 win over the New York Yankees, Springer exploded for a career-high 7 RBIs, delivering one of the most dominant performances of his career.

Kendry Rojas News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays’ pitching prospect Kendry Rojas promoted to New Hampshire

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best pitching prospects is getting a promotion. On Tuesday afternoon, Francys Romero reported that the Blue Jays have promoted left-handed pitcher Kendry Rojas to Double-A.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

George Springer's big bat helps Blue Jays upend Yankees

George Springer hit a grand slam, added a solo homer and had a career-best seven RBIs Tuesday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 12-5 on Canada Day.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays thump Yankees 12-5 to move a game behind the division leaders

Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. On Tuesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the New York Yankees 12-5, moving their season record to 47-38.

George Springer News / Fastball on SI / July 1

George Springer Hits Major Career Milestone with Canada Day Blast For Toronto Blue Jays

Congratulations are in order for Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Springer, who hit his 100th career home run as a member of the organization on Tuesday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Blue Jays GM reveals trade deadline plans

Though the Toronto Blue Jays are bruised, they are not broken. They remain in 3rd place in a competitive American League East division with a 46-38 record.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1

Toronto Blue Jays Roster Moves 7/1/25

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a victory over the Yankees. They won in game one of their series last night with a score of five to four. They have improved their record to 46-38, good enough for third place in the AL East.

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Anthony Santander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander injury update brings faint glimmer of hope

Anthony Santander, who inked a five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays in January — complete with $61.75 million in deferred payments, as reported by ESPN — remains on the sidelines.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Blue Jays make roster moves as Bo Bichette deals with injury

The Toronto Blue Jays will be without Bo Bichette for a second straight game after he suffered a minor knee injury during batting practice on Monday before the team’s game against the New York Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays 2024 trade deadline revisited: Early returns on each deal and prospect performance so far

Rewinding the tape to the 2024 season, the Blue Jays were one of the surprise sellers at the deadline after a disappointing year. While the team didn’t make any blockbuster trades involving key players like Chris Bassitt, Bo Bichette, or Vladimir Guerrero Jr., they took advantage of a seller’s market to restock the farm system.

Jonatan Clase News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays option Jonatan Clase, recall Leo Jimenez

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a transaction. On Tuesday morning, the Blue Jays optioned Jonatan Clase to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and recalled Leo Jimenez.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 1

The Blue Jays Should Call the Marlins on Two Top Trade Chips

The Toronto Blue Jays are having a very strong 2025 season thanks to some great performances from underrated players like Ernie Clement and Addison Barger, and it’s setting up to be a year of buying for the Jays come the trade deadline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Blue Jays GM discusses team's trade deadline needs

The Blue Jays have finally put the lengthy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension saga behind them and are in the midst of a resurgent season with a 45-38 record that puts them in third place in a competitive AL East, just two games back of the Yankees for the division lead.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Field Level Media / June 30

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 3 RBIs steer Jays past Yankees

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 5-4 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Blue Jays emerging as viable AL East contender after win over Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees on Monday, 5-4, to move two games behind the AL East leaders. Thanks to their recent hot streak, the Blue Jays have emerged as a legitimate division contender.

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

Blue Jays release veteran pitcher

Yankees bullpen suffers tough loss after placing reliever on IL

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / June 30