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Blue Jays Gameday (May 4): Eric Lauer looks to build off solid outing in series opener against Rays

For the first time this season, the Toronto Blue Jays face an American League East opponent on the road. They’ve been playing better the past two weeks, and they’ll have to continue that into a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Jays Notes: Injury Updays

There is a whole mess of injury news this afternoon: George Springer hit some pitches and says he ‘feels great’. He isn’t starting today, but he’ll be available off the bench and should start tomorrow.

Jose Berrios News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Jose Berrios Injury Update: Blue Jays Make Announcement Before Rays Game

Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios was expected to be one of the key pieces in manager John Schneider's rotation during the 2026 season. However, a stress fracture in his elbow sidelined him for the beginning of the year.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Concern Grows for George Springer After Second Straight Absence From Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed slugger George Springer’s season has not gone according to plan. Now in the final year of his six year, $150 million contract signed in 2021, Springer remains an important piece of Toronto’s lineup every day.

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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

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 4

Series Recap: Blue Jays split four-game series with Twins to remain two games below .500

Over the weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays played their first four-game series of the season. Heading to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays split the series with the American League Central team.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 4

Blue Jays’ Louis Varland named American League Reliever of the Month

On Monday morning, Major League Baseball announced that Toronto Blue Jays’ Louis Varland was named American League Reliever of the month for March/April.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Blue Jays Receive Alejandro Kirk Injury Update Before Rays Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to find their rhythm, riding a recent stretch in which they’ve won six of their last 10 games. They’ve managed that surge despite playing shorthanded through much of April and into May, most notably without catcher Alejandro Kirk.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Blue Jays Player Receives MLB Award Before Rays Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an up-and-down start to the 2026 season. They currently sit in third place in the American League East with a record of 16-18.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / May 4

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger blasts home run in first Single-A rehab game

Addison Barger is back to slugging baseballs again. The recovering 26-year-old Barger, who’s been sidelined since April 7 due to a left ankle sprain, officially began his rehab assignment on Sunday, going 1-for-2 with a two-run blast and a walk across three plate appearances with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 4

Jose Berrios' rehab struggles leave questions for Blue Jays rotation

Berrios was projected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation soon, but he's faced struggles and setbacks in his rehab assignments.

Tampa Bay looks to lengthen gap above Blue Jays

Tyler Heineman has been a black hole in Blue Jays' lineup

Luke Keaschall helps Twins edge Blue Jays

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 4

Blue Jays: 3 giveaway ideas that just make sense

Giveaways are sometimes the highlight of the baseball season and also the best way to draw new fans. Teams across the league have added creative spins to their player bobblehead giveaways and themes like Hello Kitty and Star Wars.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 4

Blue Jays Slugger's Impressive Injury Rehab Start Paving Way for Return

If there is a team that could blame their record on injuries, it is the Toronto Blue Jays, as the dreaded injured list has dismantled every piece of their roster, including the batting order.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 4

Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin has unexpectedly brought stability to the rotation

Flash back to roughly two-and-a-half months ago: the Toronto Blue Jays are breaking camp with more starting pitchers than rotation spots, and conversations are swirling around who will wind up as the odd man out. At that time, the idea that Patrick Corbin would be pitching—let alone pitching well—for Toronto in 2026 would not have even computed.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 3

Tyler Heineman has been a black hole in Blue Jays' lineup

A black hole has been present in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup, and the culprit is catcher Tyler Heineman.

Blue Jays post eight-run inning, rally over Twins

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 3

Blue Jays’ José Berríos struggles in latest rehab start as decision on return looms large

On Sunday, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos made his fourth and final rehab start with the Buffalo Bisons as he prepares to join the Blue Jays’ 26-man roster, working his way back from a stress fracture in his pitching elbow.

Jose Berrios News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 3

Injured Blue Jays Starter Struggles During Latest Rehab Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays are so close to getting to .500 after falling victim to the dreaded injured list before the season opener even commenced, as key players have not suited up for the ballclub in 2026 including starting pitcher Jose Berrios.

MLB News / NBC Sports / May 3

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Tyler Heineman Makes Opinion of John Schneider Clear After Benching

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to secure a series victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, as they fell to Minnesota 4-3, which ended the four-game set tied.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 3

Instant Reaction: Kazuma Okamoto’s ninth inning home run not enough in Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays’ series winning streak has come to an end. On Sunday afternoon, the Blue Jays played the fourth and final game against the Minnesota Twins, dropping a 4-3 decision after their late rally fell short.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 3

Kazuma Okamoto’s Recent Surge Highlights His Fit with Blue Jays

This offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays went out to address a hole at third base. While Alex Bregman was an option that the front office considered, ultimately, they decided to sign Kazuma Okamoto from Japan to help the defending American League champions.

Kazuma Okamoto News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Kazuma Okamoto Is Settling In Nicely For The Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto signed a four-year, $60MM deal with the Blue Jays this offseason after a long tenure as one of Japan’s top sluggers. Compared to Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai, whose deals with the White Sox and Astros were well below industry expectations, Okamoto’s contract was roughly in line with MLBTR’s four-year, $64MM prediction.