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Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho News Before Giants Game

The Toronto Blue Jays return to action Friday night against the San Francisco Giants following the All-Star break, looking to build on a historic first half.

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Blue Jays’ agree to terms with first-round pick JoJo Parker

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed the eighth overall pick in the 2025 draft. On Friday evening, MLB.com ’s Jim Callis reported that the Blue Jays have signed JoJo Parker with a signing bonus of $6.2 million.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

Blue Jays: Yimi García shut down due to injury in pitching elbow

It’s not a good day on the injury front for the Toronto Blue Jays. Before Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants, John Schneider gave an update on injured players, and there was minimal good news.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / July 18

Toronto Blue Jays Provide Slew of Disappointing Injury Updates as Second Half Begins

The Toronto Blue Jays enter play on Friday in first place in the American League East, and they have a two-game lead on the New York Yankees, however, things are not necessarily in a good spot health-wise.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

Ryan Burr News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Blue Jays' Ryan Burr to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Blue Jays right-hander Ryan Burr will undergo season-ending surgery to address a capsule injury in his throwing shoulder.

Five reasons the Jays will win the AL East (despite the run diff doubters)

3 starters the Blue Jays should consider trading for at the 2025 deadline

The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

The 'MLB postseason veterans' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Apex Sports / July 18

3 Things That Need To Happen For the Toronto Blue Jays To Have A Good Second Half

The Toronto Blue Jays are atop the AL East Division heading into the second half of the season. How many people thought that would be the case before the season started?

Spencer Turnbull News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Spencer Turnbull signing with Cubs after Blue Jays release

The Chicago Cubs have started moving with the MLB Trade Deadline looming on the horizon. The Cubs have signed right-hander Spencer Turnbull after his release by the Blue Jays, per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

3 right-handed bats the Blue Jays could look to add at the trade deadline

At a media availability on June 30th, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins mentioned the club’s interest in adding a right-handed bat ahead of the July 31st trade deadline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

Should Blue Jays aggressively leverage quietly-improving prospect system in trade talks?

Knowing which prospects to trade is often half the battle during this time of year. That’s a topic many around this team are currently pondering with the July 31 trade deadline less than two weeks away.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

Ranking the top 6 Blue Jays’ controllable starting pitcher targets

The Toronto Blue Jays have a lot of starting rotation turnover on the horizon. Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer are free agents at the end of this year, Kevin Gausman at the end of next year, and Jose Berrios can opt out of his current seven-year deal as soon as the 2026/2027 offseason.

Jhoan Duran News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

Twins’ Jhoan Duran should be top Blue Jays trade target

The Toronto Blue Jays have a handful of needs with the July 31 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching. They could look at adding a depth bat to provide manager John Schneider with more options off the bench.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 17

Blue Jays eager to return to diamond, beginning with Giants series

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to continue playing the way that put them in first place in the American League East when they host the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 17

Favourite Blue Jays All-Star Memories: 1991 At SkyDome

In 1991, the Blue Jays hosted the All-Star game. SkyDome opened in June 1989, so by 1991, it still had that new stadium smell. It was the second All-Star game played outside of the US, and it was the first time MLB had the FanFest in conjunction with the game.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 17

3 starters the Blue Jays should consider trading for at the 2025 deadline

The biggest need for the Blue Jays this whole season has been their rotation. Across the Major Leagues, the Blue Jays starters rank 21st in WHIP (1.32), 25th in ERA (4.60), and 26th in FIP (4.62).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 17

3 underrated trade targets the Blue Jays should consider

As the trade deadline inches closer, many names are coming up for the Blue Jays to aim for, from Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins to Mitch Keller of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Aaron Sanchez News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Former Blue Jays All-Star Reportedly Attempting MLB Comeback

Former Toronto Blue Jays all-star pitcher Aaron Sanchez is reportedly attempting to resurrect his career. According to a post from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the 33-year old right-hander has signed on with a new sports agency, Smooth Sports & Entertainment, in his comeback attempt.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 16

Blue Jays should look to add top-end starter at trade deadline

Despite the Toronto Blue Jays’ ascendant play over the last two months, it’s easy to find holes in their roster. Their 41-25 record since May 1st is first in the Major Leagues, and they sit two games up for the top spot in the American League East.

Aaron Sanchez News / Bluejaysnation / July 16

Report: Former Blue Jay Aaron Sanchez pursuing MLB comeback

Aaron Sanchez doesn’t appear ready to call it quits just yet. The former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, who turned 33 earlier this month, reportedly plans to attempt another major league comeback after switching agencies, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 16

Favourite Blue Jays All-Star Memories: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia and Afredo Griffin?

Since it is All-Star week, I thought we’d share a couple of favourite All-Star memories 1984 was the first time we had more than one player named to the All-Star team; we had three: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia and Alfredo Griffin.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 16

Injuries plague Blue Jays relievers after long outings in the first half

The Toronto Blue Jays have posted solid bullpen stats (ranked top ten in MLB ERA) this season, despite several injuries. One of which, Nick Sandlin, found himself back on the IL ahead of the All-Star Game after missing significant time earlier in the season as well with a right lat strain.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / July 16

Toronto Blue Jays Duo Puts Together Historic Effort in All-Star Game Performance

The National League defeated the American League 7-6 on Tuesday night in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Atlanta, Georgia. The National League won thanks to the first-ever "Home Run Derby swing-off," which occurred after the game was tied 6-6 at the end of nine innings.

Rob Manfred News / Field Level Media / July 15