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Jays squander 8-run lead, recover to tie Yanks for first in East

Davis Schneider homered twice and Addison Barger also went deep as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 11-9 on Wednesday night.

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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays top Yankees 11-9 in wild game to draw even for division lead

That may go down as the wildest game of the season. On Thursday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 11-9 to move to 48-38. More importantly, they won the four-game series against the Yankees, moving into a tie for the top of the division lead.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / July 2

Blue Jays move into first place after a late-inning win against the Yankees

A laugher was turned into a nail-biter, but the Toronto Blue Jays secured their third straight win against the New York Yankees. Just about a year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays had a 29-game streak where they failed to score in the first inning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named as All-Star starter

For the fifth time in his career, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is going to the All-Star Game. As the Toronto Blue Jays put a beating on the New York Yankees, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday evening that Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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 2

Under the Radar Blue Jays prospect: Je’Von Ward

Exaggerated stat lines are always fun. In this edition of Under the Radar Blue Jays prospect, we’ll look at Je’Von Ward, a player that the Toronto Blue Jays signed in the middle of the 2024 season from independent ball.

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 2

3 Blue Jays’ prospects who must be untouchable in trade talks

The Toronto Blue Jays are a couple wins away from stealing the top spot in the American League East. The New York Yankees have sat in the driver’s seat for the entire season, but a 7-3 stretch has Toronto in prime position.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

A Blue Jay from the Past: Otto Velez

Do you remember Otto Velez? This is “A Blue Jay from the Past”. Each week, I’ll spin every Blue Jays’ season in the Wheel of Names and pick a player who played a significant number of games for the Toronto Blue Jays, ideally a full season.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Blue Jays Make Bo Bichette Decision After Missing Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays were without shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) in the last two games against the New York Yankees, but that didn't stop them from defending the Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Blue Jays React to Retirement Announcement on Wednesday

The MLB season has been ongoing for a few months up to this point, but players from all around the league are still continuing to make major decisions on their playing future.

Kevin Pillar News / Fastball on SI / July 2

Kevin Pillar, Who Was Staple of Toronto Blue Jays For Years Retires at 36

July 2: After being designated for assignment in May, Pillar told "Foul Territory TV" that he is officially retiring. His career is over at the age of 36.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Blue Jays activate Yimi Garcia from the IL, option Mason Fluharty to Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of their top relievers back in the big leagues. Before tonight’s game against the Yankees, the Blue Jays announced that they are bringing back Yimi Garcia from the injured list, with left-hander Mason Fluharty being optioned down to triple-A to make space on the active roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

An early look at 12 trade targets to bolster Blue Jays’ rotation

Trade season is nearly upon us. Less than a month to the July 31 trade deadline, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to which teams will be buyers and sellers by the end of the month.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Blue Jays History: Ten years ago today, Toronto signs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. through international free agency

Ten years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays’ franchise would be altered forever. On July 2nd, 2015, the organization signed 16-year-old slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

Kevin Gausman News / Bluebird Banter / July 2

Blue Jays mid-term report card: Kevin Gausman

Kevin Gausman is in the second-to-last year of the five-year contract he signed with the Jays. He’s 34 now. The first three years totalled 7.4 bWAR. This year?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Blue Jays: Johnny King is the latest pitching success story in the farm system

The Toronto Blue Jays used their first three picks in the 2024 MLB Draft on pitchers, selecting Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen in the first and second rounds, respectively.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

AL scout shares alarming takes about Yankees' Anthony Volpe

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was compared to franchise legend and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, but now the focus is on Volpe's struggles at the plate and in the field.

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

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

25 sports stats that no longer seem to matter

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

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?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / July 2

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 / 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.

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.

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

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29