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Blue Jays Gameday (May 15): Toronto kicks off Victoria Day weekend with series against Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays park the bus at Comerica Park this weekend after a pretty ugly homestand. Over six games, the Jays won twice, but lost four games, with both series featuring a lot of the same questions that have followed this team around all season.

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Blue Jays’ Nathan Lukes to begin FCL rehab assignment on Monday

Outfielder Nathan Lukes is slated to begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced prior to Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 15

John Schneider Shares Addison Barger Update After 4 Missed Blue Jays Games

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger’s return to the lineup lasted just one day. After missing 30 games with a left ankle sprain, Barger returned to the starting lineup last Saturday in a game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 15

John Schneider Shares Troubling Jose Berrios Injury Update Before Rays Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing season, sitting in fourth place in the AL East with a 19-24 record. The struggles come just one year after an impressive World Series run that ended in a Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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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

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Alejandro Kirk News Before Tigers Game

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has not played since April 3 after fracturing his left thumb while catching behind the plate in a game against the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Blue Jays prospect Carter Cunningham hits eighth home run of the season

The Toronto Blue Jays’ organization’s home run lead is a three horse race. Two New Hampshire Fisher Cat players, Jace Bohrofen and Sean Keys, lead the organization with 10 each.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Nolan Perry is dominating in his return from UCL surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays experienced a ton of success from a pitching development side in 2025. Trey Yesavage dominated his way to the big leagues, Gage Stanifer

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Series Recap: Blue Jays salvage series against Rays with their first walk-off grand slam since 2017

At least the Toronto Blue Jays weren’t swept by the Tampa Bay Rays this time. Earlier this week, the Jays played the Rays for the second time this week, dropping the first two, but winning the series finale thanks to a walk-off home run.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 15

Blue Jays Notes: Okamoto Outshining Bichette, Turnaround Year for Defensive Stud

The Toronto Blue Jays had quite an offseason that was mostly highlighted by monumental moves that bolstered their pitching staff with guys like Dylan Cease and Tyler Rogers joining the organization.

Chad Dallas News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Chad Dallas’ call-up bid grows stronger following another impressive Triple-A outing

Down on the farm, right-hander Chad Dallas is making a strong case to become an option for the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation, which is currently down to just four healthy starters following the recent departure of Eric Lauer.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Blue Jays begin 17-day stretch of gameplay

The Toronto Blue Jays are about to run their first gauntlet of the season. So far this year, the Jays have had five off-days, three of which came in April.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Myles Straw News / Just Baseball / May 15

Myles Straw’s 2027 Club Option Is Looking Like an Easy Choice

On a 2026 Toronto Blue Jays roster that’s largely underperforming expectations, outfielder Myles Straw is appearing to be a bright spot in an otherwise stagnant lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Looking at the early standouts from the Blue Jays’ Florida Complex League team

The reigning Florida Complex League champions are off to a terrific start. Beginning their season in early May, the FCL Blue Jays finally lost a game on Thursday, with their record moving to 8-1, first in the FCL North with a two-game lead over the FCL Tigers.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 15

Sosa vs. Schneider: Who Should the Blue Jays Send Packing?

To state the obvious, the Toronto Blue Jays have had several players underperform at the plate this season. With a record five games below .500 and below-average showings from George Springer, Jesus Sanchez, and Andres Gimenez, there are plenty of things that need to get turned around for this team before it’s too late.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 15

Blue Jays Hold Edge Over Tigers Despite Rotation Injuries on Both Sides

If any team in baseball has somewhat of an inclination as to what the Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with, it is the Detroit Tigers. Both ballclubs have fallen victim to the injured list, specifically the starting rotation, but if it were a contest, the Jays would still outnumber them.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Blue Jays: Where the top performing prospects in Spring Training are now

The 2026 season is over a quarter of the way done. One of the biggest reasons for the Toronto Blue Jays’ success in 2025 was thanks to young players from the Buffalo Bisons emerging as important players in the run.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Blue Jays carry walk-off momentum in series opener vs. Tigers

The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are off to a rough start. They hope their latest swing of the bat is the beginning of better times as they head into Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers that starts on Friday.

Johnny King News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Blue Jays prospect Johnny King strikes out eight in his best start of the season

Johnny King continues to dominate High-A. On Wednesday evening, the 19-year-old left-handed pitcher made his seventh start at the level, which was arguably his best start of his career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

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.

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

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.

George Springer 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.