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Blue Jays bats in April: Better or worse than last year?

The first full month of the 2026 schedule was one to forget for the Toronto Blue Jays. The revolving door of injuries, the constant churn of players on the roster, and the general lack of offense has been concerning for the defending American League Champions.

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Blue Jays Bullpen: 2026 vs. 2025 through April

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen has been one of the strengths so far this season after being its Achilles’ heel in 2025–it ultimately cost them a World Series title, after all. Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers, and Jeff Hoffman are perhaps the best reliever trio the team has had during Ross Atkins’ tenure as general manager.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / May 2

Instant Reaction: Kazuma Okamoto powers Blue Jays to 7-3 win over Twins

Kazuma Okamoto is becoming the threat the Toronto Blue Jays envisioned when they signed the Japanese star to a four-year, $60 million contract on January

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Blue Jays flying high as they continue surge against Twins

The player known as "Big Oak" is starting to swing the lumber. That could be bad news for the Minnesota Twins as they face the Toronto Blue Jays and their hard-hitting third baseman, Kazuma Okamoto, on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Nick Martini, Jacob Barnes Sign With Mexican League Teams

A pair of players who were in the big leagues last season signed with Mexican League teams. Reliever Jacob Barnes joined the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna yesterday, while outfielder Nick Martini signed with the Piratas de Campeche tonight.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Field Level Media / May 1

Kazuma Okamoto's first 2-homer game guides Blue Jays past Twins

Kazuma Okamoto hit two homers and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays pulled away for a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / May 1

Blue Jays’ José Berríos set for one more start in Buffalo, Trey Yesavage will pitch Sunday in Minnesota

After struggling in his third rehab outing, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced that veteran right-hander José Berríos would make one more start in Buffalo with the Bisons on Sunday, before rejoining the Blue Jays’ rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 1

John Schneider Shares Reason for Ernie Clement’s Removal From Blue Jays Lineup

Ernie Clement has continued to deliver for the Toronto Blue Jays, now in his fourth year as a member of the organization. Clement joined ahead of the 2023 MLB season on a minor-league deal, one of the smartest moves Toronto’s front office has made over the last decade.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 1

Blue Jays Gameday (May 1): Toronto looks to bounce back after losing the first game of the Twins series

The Blue Jays have been consistently inconsistent thus far, but on the brighter side, they have won three straight series. After dropping the first game of their four-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field yesterday, the Blue Jays are looking to start the month of May with a win.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 1

Blue Jays Welcome Vancouver's MLB Bid, But It's Not That Simple

While there has been no formal announcement from Major League Baseball that the league will be expanding, the expectation is that before Commissioner Rob Manfred's term is up in January 2029, there will be two new expansion cities chosen for future homes of MLB.

Brandon Valenzuela News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 1

Blue Jays Notes: Brandon Valenzuela Rises, Vladimir Guerrero Slugs, Road Woes

It is hard to be too critical of the Toronto Blue Jays after the team's 7-1 loss against the Minnesota Twins in the series opener as the team was 7-3 in the last 10 games going into that game, as shorthanded as they are.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ offence struggles in 7-1 loss to Minnesota

Just like the weather in Minnesota, the Toronto Blue Jays’ bats went cold on Thursday night. The Blue Jays fell to the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the opening game of their four-game series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Blue Jays prospect Gage Stanifer’s command woes continue in latest Double-A start, issues career-high six walks

It’s been a rather difficult start to the 2026 season for Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Gage Stanifer. The 22-year-old right-hander, ranked as the organization’s No.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger set to begin rehab assignment Sunday, Alejandro Kirk and Nathan Lukes progressing from injuries

The Toronto Blue Jays are slowly starting to get healthy. After an injury-riddled Spring Training and opening month of the regular season, the Blue Jays

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk News Emerges After 23 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays season is finally beginning to turn around, thanks in part to the club winning seven of its last 10 games. They have done it while playing shorthanded for most of April, including being without All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Blue Jays' John Schneider Delivers Addison Barger Update Before Twins Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have been playing shorthanded throughout the entire month of April, and one of the biggest absences has been right fielder Addison Barger.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 30

Blue Jays Could Get A Big Boost From Several Injury Returns in May

The old adage that "April showers bring May flowers" could not be a more fitting metaphor for the Toronto Blue Jays. The first full month of the 2026 MLB season brought numerous injury setbacks for the club, resulting in a slow start that, at one point, saw them lose 13 of their first 20 games.

Max Scherzer News / Just Baseball / May 1

It’s a shame to see Max Scherzer’s career end like this

The 2026 season has not been kind to Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays, and he currently sits on Toronto’s 15-day injured list with forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 30

How Blue Jays are slowly riding through wave of injuries

While the Toronto Blue Jays' early-season performance wasn't what fans were hoping for, they are slowly coming together following a storm of injuries.

Twins pursue reversal of fortunes in series opener vs. Jays

Blue Jays rout Red Sox to win three-game set

Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala displaying improved power in High-A

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30