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Dodgers acquire Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash or PTBNL

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Eric Lauer and cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Lauer was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on May 11 after struggling through the start of the 2026 campaign.

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Report: Blue Jays purchase contract of Blake Purnell from Sussex County Miners

The Toronto Blue Jays are adding some Indy ball depth to their farm system. Per the Sussex County Miners, an Independent baseball team in the Frontier League, the Blue Jays have purchased the contract of right-hander Blake Purnell from their squad.

Eric Lauer News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Dodgers Acquire Eric Lauer

2:37PM: Both teams have officially announced the move, which is Lauer and cash considerations heading to Los Angeles in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Right-hander Brusdar Graterol was shifted from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL in order to create space for Lauer on the 40-man roster.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Tigers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays continue searching for offensive production during a frustrating start to the 2026 MLB season. The Blue Jays enter Sunday’s game

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 17

Blue Jays Gameday (May 17): Toronto looks for series win in Detroit

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a series win in Detroit on Sunday afternoon. After dropping Friday night’s contest 3-2, the Blue Jays bounced back

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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 17

Blue Jays roster news: place Tommy Nance on IL, recall Adam Macko from Triple-A Buffalo

Prior to Sunday’s series finale in Detroit, the Toronto Blue Jays placed reliever Tommy Nance on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort. Nance pitched one inning during Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Tigers, throwing a scoreless frame and striking out Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Blue Jays Place Tommy Nance On 15-Day IL, Recall Adam Macko

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Tommy Nance has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right forearm. Left-hander Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move, and Macko is already on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 17

Why Yohendrick Pinango Must Stay with Blue Jays When Addison Barger Returns

If one team in baseball was feeling the weight of the world on its shoulders this season, it hasn't the reigning world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. It's the Toronto Blue Jays, who came within inches of their first Fall Classic victory in over three decades before losing to LA.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 16

Blue Jays Superstar Wants to ‘Hit One Ball Very Hard’ Amid Epic Slump

One day after breaking a bat across his knee after striking out, things didn’t get any better for Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. On Saturday he scored a run but went 0-for-4 at the plate.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 16

Jays Win In 10 Innings

Blue Jays 2 Tigers 1 (10 innings) Jays, I clearly asked for more than two runs today. But…..we won. I hate bullpen days……but they seem to work. The Jays game up just one run, on seven hits, with 14 strikeouts.

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Jose Berrios News / Field Level Media / May 16

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios scheduled for elbow surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios, who has not pitched in a major league game since last September, will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his elbow, manager John Schneider said Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / May 16

3 José Berríos Replacements for Blue Jays After Surgery News

The Toronto Blue Jays won't have one of their All-Star hurlers back for a bit, at least. Two-time All-Star José Berríos hasn't appeared in a big league game yet this season.

Yohendrick Pinango News / Field Level Media / May 16

Yohendrick Pinango hits first career homer, Blue Jays outlast Tigers

Daulton Varsho's RBI single in the 10th gave the visiting Toronto Blue Jays a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Varsho's one-out hit off Tyler Holton (0-2) knocked in the runner at second, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / May 16

Daulton Varsho becoming a bright spot in Blue Jays' lineup

Despite the struggles the Toronto Blue Jays have been experiencing, Daulton Varsho's recent success has given Blue Jays fans something to smile about.

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Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Instant Reaction: Daulton Varsho’s go-ahead RBI-single in extras gives the Blue Jays a 2-1 victory over Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays found a way to squeak out a gutsy 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon to even up the series. Once again, the Blue

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Watch: Blue Jays outfielder Yohendrick Piñango hits first career home run

Yohendrick Piñango has finally done it. During Saturday afternoon’s game against the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays’ outfielder went deep for the first time in his young career, tying the game up at one in the top of the seventh.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Blue Jays Facing Season-Ending Decision After Unfortunate News

The Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of their disappointing 2026 season battling injuries to key starters. Entering Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers at 19-25 and fourth in the American League East, the Blue Jays are desperately hoping to field a healthier roster before the playoff race slips further away.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Move Before Tigers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling heavily to begin the 2026 MLB season. Entering the season with high expectations after a trip to the World Series in 2025, the Blue Jays have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball throughout the early portion of the season.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / May 16

Blue Jays: Kazuma Okamoto has cemented himself as the go-to third baseman

Kazuma Okamoto seems to be adapting well to Major League Baseball. After a solid start to the 2026 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, Okamoto experienced a bit of a slump during April.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Toronto Blue Jays Face Huge Blow With All-Star’s Brutal Injury

The Toronto Blue Jays can’t catch a break. Right when the club desperately needed stability in the rotation, José Berríos’ recovery turned ugly. The veteran right-hander had already missed the entire 2026 season while rehabbing an elbow injury.

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 / 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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 14