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BJN Draft Profiles: Logan Reddemann is a polished strike-throwing starter with good stuff

The 2026 Major League Baseball draft is just around the corner. After picking eighth overall in the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays’ first selection on July 11th will be the 39th overall pick.

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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays late rally falls short again in 5-4 loss to Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays keep digging themselves in holes that they just can’t climb out of. On Friday, the Blue Jays played the second of four against the Texas Rangers, falling 5-4 to the American League West team.

Dylan Cease News / Field Level Media / June 27

Blue Jays RHP Dylan Cease tasked with slowing fast-starting Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to flip the script Saturday afternoon after two similar losses to the visiting Texas Rangers. The Blue Jays fell behind 5-0 on Friday night before coming close with a four-run eighth inning against the bullpen in a 5-4 loss after Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi struck out nine in seven scoreless innings.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / June 27

Blue Jays Receive Injury News After Loss to Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays faced yet another disappointing outcome on Friday evening, dropping a close 5-4 contest to the visiting Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Injury News After Loss to Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays’ struggles continued Friday night as they fell 5-4 to the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre, extending their losing streak to four games.

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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 / Yardbarker / June 27

Kazuma Okamoto continues to carry the load for Blue Jays offense

Kazuma Okamoto has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays despite their tough losses.

Kazuma Okamoto is putting his stamp on Blue Jays’ offence

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays Make Roster Decision Before Rangers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled left-handed pitcher Adam Macko from Triple-A Buffalo and designated right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment ahead of Friday's series opener against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays recall Adam Macko, Simeon Woods Richardson DFA’d

Adam Macko is back in the big leagues. On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Macko had been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and would be active for Friday’s contest. Macko returns to Toronto for his second stint with the club this season.

Alexis Hernandez News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays Under the Radar prospect: Alexis Hernandez has done nothing but hit since joining the organization

The Toronto Blue Jays have found some interesting prospects in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 pick the last few seasons. Abdiel Mendoza was selected in the 2021 minor league portion.

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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.

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger Announces Troubling Injury Update Before Rangers Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will work out at Rogers Centre on Friday as the club determines the next steps in his recovery from right elbow inflammation, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.

Patrick Corbin News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

June 26 Gameday: Patrick Corbin starts as Blue Jays try to end three-game losing streak

It feels as if the Toronto Blue Jays are taking a step forward, then taking two steps back. After defeating the Houston Astros in the series opener on Monday to reach .500, the Jays squandered the final two games.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 26

MLB Legend Makes Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Request Amid 8th Blue Jays Season

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has had an uncharacteristic start to the 2026 season. Guerrero is batting .273 with four home runs and slugging .358, the lowest mark of his career.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays Make Alejandro Kirk Decision Before Rangers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling right now. Heading into the weekend, the team is 39-42, third place in the American League East. This puts them nine and a half games behind the first-place New York Yankees.

Jay Harry News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays prospect Jay Harry has hit the ground running in Triple-A

Jay Harry is starting to become a legitimate prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization, and one they may end up calling up in the next two seasons.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Blue Jays Designate Simeon Woods Richardson For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have recalled left-hander Adam Macko. Righty Simeon Woods Richardson has been designated for assignment as a corresponding move.

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Report: Blue Jays set to promote prospect Sean Keys to big league roster

The Blue Jays are reportedly making an exciting move this weekend, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, with the club slated to promote red-hot hitting prospect Sean Keys to the big league roster.

Sean Keys News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jays call-up power-hitting prospect Sean Keys

The time has come for highly-touted power-hitting prospect Sean Keys to join the big leagues.

Blue Jays recall left-handed reliever Adam Macko

Rangers build 6-run lead, hang on to edge Blue Jays

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 26

Toronto Blue Jays' Newest Star Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Things haven't gone exactly according to plan for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. Coming off their first trip to the World Series since 1993, the Blue Jays have seemed to fight on all cylinders to keep themselves afloat in the AL East, let alone a .500 record.

Adam Macko News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jays recall left-handed reliever Adam Macko

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed reliever Adam Macko and will be active for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old has logged a 2-0 record and a 1.50 ERA with 12 strikeouts and a 1.08 WHIP. As the first Canadian Slovakian-born player to pitch in the big leagues, Macko provides the Blue Jays with left-handed depth.

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

MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets

John Schneider News / Trade Talk Sports / June 25

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Named AL All-Star Manager

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 season has been a frustrating ride full of ups and downs, but Thursday afternoon brought some positivity. It was revealed by MLB that John Schneider and the rest of his staff had earned the honor of managing the American League All-Star team.

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.