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Blue Jays Gameday (May 22): Toronto opens series with Pittsburgh Pirates riding two-game winning streak

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to return home after finishing a seven-game, two-city road trip through Detroit and New York with a record of 4-3. The Blue

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Blue Jays Announce Alejandro Kirk Injury Update Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without Alejandro Kirk since early April. In just his fifth appearance this season, a sharp foul tip off Austin Hays’ bat struck the bottom of Kirk’s mitt during the 10th inning of a loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Report: Eloy Jiménez returns to Blue Jays on minor-league deal

Perhaps a third time will be the charm for Eloy Jiménez, who’s reportedly returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon, Jiménez has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays and will soon report to Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Blue Jays Re-Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays and designated hitter Eloy Jimenez have reached an agreement on a new minor league contract, per Mitch Bannon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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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?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Kevin Gausman belongs among the greatest starting pitchers in Blue Jays history

It’s hard to recognize greatness when it’s right under your nose. Many would admit they took the Roy Halladay era of Blue Jays baseball for granted, as Doc’s games were appointment viewing for his dozen years in Toronto.

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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.

Joe Mantiply News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Joe Mantiply has been a sneakily good addition for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a blow to their bullpen on Tuesday. Before their game against the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays placed Joe Mantiply on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 18th, with left knee inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Blue Jays Sign Silver Slugger Amid Injury Woes

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an up-and-down season in 2026, as they are currently in third place in the American League East with a 23-26 record. Much of the team's struggles this year have been due to the number of injuries it has dealt with.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Adam Macko quickly finding a home in Blue Jays’ overworked bullpen

Less than a week into his major-league career, Canadian Adam Macko is already proving he can help the Toronto Blue Jays’ heavily-used, thinned-out bullpen — which enters Friday having logged the fourth-most innings (210) in baseball this season.

Jose Berrios News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Who are the Blue Jays remaining starting pitching options with Jose Berrios out for the season?

You could hear a pin drop late Wednesday evening when Blue Jays manager John Schneider reported that José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery. Berríos had suffered a stress fracture in his elbow, leading to lower velocity that was on full display during his rehab starts with Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 22

Blue Jays Notes: Season Far From Lost, Spencer Miles Shining, Elite Macko Debut

It is pretty easy to be disheartened when looking at the Toronto Blue Jays' record, which still has them looking up at the .500 line, but as injuries have derailed their flawless season, the team is seemingly trying to stay afloat.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Blue Jays’ George Springer Reveals First Wonder Bread Ad Before Pirates Game

The Toronto Blue Jays enter 2026 as defending American League champions. Still, the first two months of the season have been a grind, with the team sitting at 23-27 heading into Friday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Gage Stanifer News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Blue Jays: Gage Stanifer surrenders one earned run in most recent start

Gage Stanifer’s run of good games continued on Thursday. The Toronto Blue Jays’ prospect made his eighth start of the season for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Thursday evening, striking out four, walking a batter, and allowing three runs, one earned, over four and two-thirds innings of work.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 22

4 Blue Jays Prospects Playing Their Way to Promotions

With all the injuries and poor performances from big-league regulars on the Toronto Blue Jays roster this season, the team might have to continue to look to the minor leagues for more efficient options this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes hits home run in second rehab game

It appears as if the Toronto Blue Jays are going to get one of their injured outfielders back sooner rather than later. Nathan Lukes began a rehab assignment with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays on Wednesday.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Series Recap: Blue Jays earn series split in first showdown with Yankees

A series victory would have been nice, but a series split against the New York Yankees in the Bronx is nothing to sneeze at. The Toronto Blue Jays played the New York Yankees for the first time since knocking them off in the 2025 American League Divisional Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

The Blue Jays’ biggest home underperformers and overachievers

It nearly took them eight weeks, but the Blue Jays finally posted their first winning road trip of the season. One could argue they should have won five or six of those games in Detroit and New York rather than four, but the confines of Rogers Centre should be a sight for sore eyes for many Blue Jays hitters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 22

Blue Jays Series Opener vs Pirates: Preview, Storylines

The Toronto Blue Jays are slowly building some momentum in their 2026 campaign. After a series win over the Detroit Tigers, the Blue Jays entered an important series with their division rival, the New York Yankees.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Blue Jays: Spencer Miles has earned the opportunity to be the fifth starter

The Toronto Blue Jays may have a player in Spencer Miles. After winning the American League pennant and coming within inches of winning the World Series, the Blue Jays made a surprising move, selecting Spencer Miles from the San Francisco Giants in the 2025 Rule 5 draft.

Luis Arraez News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

MLB Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays Emerge As Early Favorite For All-Star Second Baseman

Luis Arraez is arguably the best contact hitter in the MLB, but he remained unsigned in the free agent market for a long period of the offseason. The San Francisco Giants eventually picked up the three-time batting champion on a short-term deal.

Spencer Miles News / Bluejaysnation / May 22

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays ride Spencer Miles to series split with New York Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to find success on their bullpen days. After winning last Saturday in Detroit with six relievers, the Blue Jays claimed the series finale in New York 2-0, using five relievers to ensure a series split in the Bronx, and return home after a 4-3 road trip.

Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / May 22

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Guards Sweep Tigers, Blue Jays Split Series

Thanks to two Blue Jays outfielders, Toronto was able to split its four-game set with the Yankees. It was a nice rebound for the reigning American League champions.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 21

Blue Jays shutout rival Yankees to even up series

Rookie Spencer Miles pitched a career-high 4 1/3 innings in his role as a bulk reliever and helped the Toronto Blue Jays earn a 2-0 victory over the host New York Yankees on Thursday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 21

Jeff Hoffman showing signs he could regain closer role for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been waiting for Jeff Hoffman to return to form. His performance Thursday night may be a sign of hope.

Blue Jays shut out rival Yankees to even series

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery

Yankees sleepwalk to shutout at against Blue Jays’ bullpen, settle for series split

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 21

Role Changes Have Brought Positive Results for the Blue Jays

Not far removed from making it to their first World Series in decades, the Toronto Blue Jays have stumbled out of the gates to open the new campaign. The injuries are piling up at a rapid pace, last year’s standouts are having trouble replicating that success, and the longball has disappeared from the Blue Jays’ game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 20

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss at least another year of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Texas, beginning with the hope that only a minor removal of "loose bodies" in the elbow would be required.

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.

Yohendrick Pinango hits first career homer, Blue Jays outlast Tigers

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

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