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Blue Jays: 5 pitching prospects off to a great start

Blue Jays: 5 pitching prospects off to a great start

A big part of the Toronto Blue Jays’ success in 2025 was thanks to breakouts in their farm systems. Not only did young players find their way onto the big league team, but several breakout prospects were dealt ahead of the trade deadline, like Kendry Rojas and Juaron Watts-Brown.

Louie Varland News / Yardbarker / April 21
Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers

Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers

Louis Varland has surpassed expectations in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen.

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman cruising as a bona fide ace
Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense
MLB check-In: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hits rock-bottom, Astros unravel
The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 21
Blue Jays prospect Johnny King off to a strong start in High-A Vancouver

Blue Jays prospect Johnny King off to a strong start in High-A Vancouver

The Toronto Blue Jays have made strides on the prospect pitching front: Trey Yesavage, Gage Stanifer, and the recently departed Khal Stephen being prime examples of the positive development in the farm system.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 21
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ Bats Are on a Roll

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ Bats Are on a Roll

The Toronto Blue Jays have opened the new year with a 9-13 record, which has landed them in last-place in the American League East. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz
Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / April 21
Efficiency still holding Dylan Cease back from joining baseball’s elite tier

Efficiency still holding Dylan Cease back from joining baseball’s elite tier

There’s still one thing holding Dylan Cease back from becoming one of baseball’s most dominant aces: pitch efficiency. When the 30-year-old starter agreed

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

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.

JoJo Parker News / Bluebird Banter / April 21

Taking Wing: Jojo Parker

I try to highlight a mix of deeper sleepers and better known prospects in this column. To kick off the 2026 run, though, it was last year’s top pick who made an immediate case to be profiled.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 21
Blue Jays Took a Six Hour Bus Ride to Anaheim and Still Beat the Angels

Blue Jays Took a Six Hour Bus Ride to Anaheim and Still Beat the Angels

MLB teams rarely do bus trips on the road. They fly charter, and a six-hour overnight haul through the desert is just not something you see in the regular season.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / April 21
Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes is starting to find his 2025 form after visiting vertigo specalist

Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes is starting to find his 2025 form after visiting vertigo specalist

The Toronto Blue Jays have been battling the injury bug all season long, and for outfielder Nathan Lukes, the Oregon product has been battling his own health ailments without having to land on the IL.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21
Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes ‘second house’ admission on playing at Angel Stadium

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes ‘second house’ admission on playing at Angel Stadium

The Toronto Blue Jays earned a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at Angel Stadium. Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits, a home run and three RBIs in the game.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / April 21
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays take series opener as Cease dominates in 5-2 win over Angels

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays take series opener as Cease dominates in 5-2 win over Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays came to Anaheim last night and meant business, as Dylan Cease put on a pitching clinic at Angel Stadium and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 21
Blue Jays Could Have Shocking Trade Deadline Candidate No One Sees Coming

Blue Jays Could Have Shocking Trade Deadline Candidate No One Sees Coming

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a tough start to the season as they have struggled to capitalize on the momentum from their run last October and are trying to find their stride.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Field Level Media / April 21
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powers Blue Jays to victory over Angels

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powers Blue Jays to victory over Angels

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored and Dylan Cease struck out 12 batters while picking up his first win as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 5-2, in the opener of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 21
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

The Toronto Blue Jays' 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels demonstrated how their franchise player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., is remaining consistent with his offense. 

Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays
Blue Jays in tough spot with closer Jeff Hoffman
MLB check-In: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hits rock-bottom, Astros unravel
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
 The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Addison Barger News Before Angels Game

Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Addison Barger News Before Angels Game

The Toronto Blue Jays season has seen multiple key position players hit the injured list in April due to injury. As a result, the team has stumbled to an 8-13 record, sitting in last place in the American League East just months removed from winning the division.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Blue Jays Announce George Springer Injury Update After 7 Missed Games

Blue Jays Announce George Springer Injury Update After 7 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays (8-13) snapped their four-game losing skid with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Even so, it has been a difficult start to the 2026 MLB season for the reigning American League pennant winners.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20
Max Scherzer ‘reprimanded’ John Schneider over travel decision

Max Scherzer ‘reprimanded’ John Schneider over travel decision

After losing the first two games to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Toronto Blue Jays put up eight runs in the first inning to win 10-4 on Sunday. Thus, they came out of a three-game series with something to smile about.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 20
The Blue Jays got their momentum back, but can they maintain the spark?

The Blue Jays got their momentum back, but can they maintain the spark?

Losing their sixth straight series was never the plan, but it was the reality the 2026 Blue Jays had to face after losing two straight games to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 20
Blue Jays’ prospect Arjun Nimmala hits a home run in second consecutive game

Blue Jays’ prospect Arjun Nimmala hits a home run in second consecutive game

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala is starting to heat up. After registering at least a hit in four of the Vancouver Canadians’ first five games, Nimmala went hitless for five consecutive games.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / April 20
Blue Jays: Identifying Jeff Hoffman’s current issues and what comes next

Blue Jays: Identifying Jeff Hoffman’s current issues and what comes next

Among the injuries and concerns surrounding the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays, another brewing issue has surfaced. Jeff Hoffman has reached a low point in performance, and the closer role is now in question.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 20
Blue Jays Gameday (April 20th): Toronto begins three-game series with Angels in final stop of road trip

Blue Jays Gameday (April 20th): Toronto begins three-game series with Angels in final stop of road trip

This road trip hasn’t been great for the Toronto Blue Jays, but there’s still a way to salvage it. The Blue Jays’ final stop on this nine-day road trip is in Anaheim, taking on the Los Angeles Angels.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 20
Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto travels to Anaheim looking to break six-series losing streak

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto travels to Anaheim looking to break six-series losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays headed west last night after another series loss in Arizona, albeit on a high note, winning the finale 10-4. Now, Toronto looks to bury this rough patch for good in Anaheim.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 20
Blue Jays: Unpacking the changes Jesús Sánchez has made at the plate

Blue Jays: Unpacking the changes Jesús Sánchez has made at the plate

The Toronto Blue Jays had a pretty good idea of what they were getting when they acquired Jesús Sánchez from the Houston Astros in exchange for Joey Loperfido a few weeks before the 2026 season began.

Daulton Varsho News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 20
Daulton Varsho Returns to Blue Jays Lineup for Angels Opener

Daulton Varsho Returns to Blue Jays Lineup for Angels Opener

Never fear, Daulton Varsho is back for the Toronto Blue Jays. After missing two games as a precaution, the center field returned to the starting lineup for Monday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels as the Blue Jays continued their road trip out west.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 20
Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays

Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays

Clement has picked up right where he left off in the 2025 postseason.

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman cruising as a bona fide ace
Blue Jays score 8 runs in first in rout of Diamondbacks
Blue Jays in tough spot with closer Jeff Hoffman
The 'MLB 2025 multi-hit game leaders' quiz
Lazaro Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Blue Jays Place Lazaro Estrada On 15-Day Injured List

Blue Jays Place Lazaro Estrada On 15-Day Injured List

The Blue Jays placed right-hander Lazaro Estrada on the 15-day injured list due to an impingement in his throwing shoulder.  The placement is retroactive

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