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Looking at internal options for the Blue Jays’ woes against left-handed pitching

Two months into the season, and one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest needs is clear. The Jays have a handful of solid players capable of hitting left-handed pitching, such as Ernie Clement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and George Springer.

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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays strand 10 base runners, lose Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Dylan Cease in 4-1 loss to Pirates

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped the series finale 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, but what transpired during the contest is more worrisome than the outcome. Both Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Blue Jays: Jake Bloss strikes out five, allows one home run in first Single-A rehab outing

One of Toronto Blue Jays’ top pitching prospects continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. On Sunday afternoon, right-handed pitcher Jake Bloss made his third rehab assignment, this time with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dylan Cease Leave With Injuries

The fifth inning on Sunday against the Pirates was a double whammy for the Blue Jays. Dylan Cease departed in the top of the frame with a leg injury. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement After Leaving Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Sunday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, attempting to carry their momentum into a fifth straight victory.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Blue Jays lose 2 stars to injury in the same inning

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season has not gone according to plan so far in 2026, and it somehow got even worse on Sunday. The Blue Jays lost two star players in the span of one inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Blue Jays Announce Dylan Cease News After Leaving Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff has not been at full strength at any point this regular season. Fortunately for them, their biggest offseason addition, right-hander Dylan Cease, has been everything they hoped for and more.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. depart Blue Jays’ series finale against Pirates with injuries

The injuries continue to pile up for the Toronto Blue Jays. During his start on Sunday afternoon, Dylan Cease departed the game during the fifth inning with what appeared to be a lower-half injury.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk Update Emerges Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are beginning to build momentum after a difficult start to the 2026 MLB season. Entering Sunday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 25-27 record and riding a four-game winning streak, the Blue Jays have now won seven of their last ten games.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Examining whether the 2026 Blue Jays will sink like the 2024 team or swim like the 2025 team

It’s sink or swim time for the Toronto Blue Jays. After 52 games in 2026, they have a 25-27 record, now sitting 10.5 games back of the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Nathan Lukes News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 24

How Blue Jays Should Solve Outfield Dilemma When Nathan Lukes Returns

The time for the Toronto Blue Jays to figure out what to do with the multitude of outfielders at their disposal is about here. This was always going to happen as the Jays are locked and loaded, on paper, regarding the outfield but injuries have delayed any monumental changes.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Blue Jays Gameday (May 24): Dylan Cease starts as Toronto looks for first series sweep since March

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to achieve something they haven’t done since late March: sweep a series. They haven’t swept a series since their season opener against the Athletics, taking all three against the American Leauge East team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 24

Yohendrick Piñango Is Proving He Belongs on the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been missing out on consistent offensive production from their superstar hitters Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer. They’ve also suffered injuries to stars like Alejandro Kirk.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 24

Blue Jays grades at the quarter mark: Position players

It looks like the Toronto Blue Jays’ bats are starting to come alive. For the first time all season, the Blue Jays have won four consecutive games, moving to two games back of .500.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 24

Blue Jays Four-Game Win Streak Puts Them Right Where They Were in 2025

At first glance, it might seem like getting excited over a team that is still a couple of games under .500 at this point in the season might not be warranted.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 23

Blue Jays Outfielder and Starting Pitcher Inching Very Close to Inevitable Return

To say the Toronto Blue Jays have fallen victim to the dreaded injured list this season would be the understatement of the year, as no piece of the roster has been spared and that started before Opening Day.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

Who would have thought that the low-risk, high-reward signing of Patrick Corbin for $1 million would put up the best performance as a Blue Jay against the reigning NL Cy Young winner, Paul Skenes?

Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

Rockies' Antonio Senzatela emerging as coveted arm ahead of deadline

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 23

Blue Jays Outstanding Rookies Deserve All the Credit for Stepping Up This Year

It isn't often that an organization has to rely on so many first-year players to carry a team, but this isn't a normal year, and the Toronto Blue Jays are simply trying to roll with the punches to keep this season alive.

Max Scherzer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Blue Jays facing Max Scherzer decision after his latest step forward from injury

As fans have been waiting for the return of many Toronto Blue Jays pitchers, one who has been out for a month has been veteran Max Scherzer, who is dealing with a forearm injury.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Reason for Kazuma Okamoto’s Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season expecting to build on last year’s American League championship run, but the club has struggled to find sustained momentum through the first two months of the year.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have endured a disappointing 2026 MLB season, as last year’s American League-winning club has failed to meet their preseason expectations.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 23