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Matchups That Matter as Blue Jays Set Lineup for Mariners, Luis Castillo

The Toronto Blue Jays will end the first half of the 2026 season on the road. It could define what they do at the trade deadline. The Blue Jays (41-46) start nine games in 10 days away from Rogers Centre with a contest against the Seattle Mariners (45-43), who are just behind the Texas Rangers for first place in the American League West.

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Comparing the struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are in Seattle to face the Mariners. This series is significant for several reasons. First, it’s a rematch of last year’s ALCS, which the Blue Jays won in Game 7, advancing to the World Series for the first time in 32 years.

Nick Goodwin News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays prospect Nick Goodwin is quietly producing well in Double-A

It’s been a season of unexpected breakouts in the Toronto Blue Jays system. Carter Cunningham hit the ground running to begin the season, Tucker Toman has finally figured it out, Jay Harry has come out of nowhere and is on the cusp of a call-up, and Aaron Parker has quietly been mashing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays 2026 Draft: History of the 253rd overall pick

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t had a ton of success with their eighth-round picks in franchise history. You have to go back to 2013 for the last time the Blue Jays really hit with an eighth-round pick.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays: Breaking down Alejandro Kirk’s offensive struggles

Few players were more integral to the success of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays than starting catcher Alejandro Kirk. He hit .282 with 15 home runs while playing exceptional defence to earn his second All-Star appearance.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Blue Jays Facing Pivotal Roster Decision

The Toronto Blue Jays face an important bullpen decision after veteran right-hander Matt Bowman opted out of his minor league contract Friday. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Toronto now has until Saturday to either add Bowman to its active roster or release him, allowing him to become a free agent.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Series Preview: Blue Jays look to build on Canada Day momentum in Seattle

The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game set at T-Mobile Park on Friday night in a rematch of last season’s American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, and both clubs look far different than the teams that battled seven games last October.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Matt Bowman Triggers Opt-Out In Blue Jays Deal

Right-hander Matt Bowman has triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal with the Blue Jays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Jays have until Saturday to decide whether to add Bowman to their roster or release him.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto named June’s AL Rookie of the Month

Kazuma Okamoto has been named the American League’s Rookie of the Month for June, Major League Baseball announced on Friday. The Japanese slugger is coming

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

An early season sweep in Seattle turned Blue Jays’ 2025 season around

July is a make or break month for the Toronto Blue Jays. Everyone remembers what happened the last time they played the Seattle Mariners. In Game 7, George Springer hit a three run shot in the seventh inning, a go-ahead home run that stood as the Jays punched their ticket to the World Series.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Yardbarker / July 3

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

He logged an impressive .286 batting average with 26 hits, seven home runs, 20 RBI and 15 runs scored across 25 games in June.

Blue Jays may feel at home on road in ALCS rematch vs. Mariners

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

How Blue Jays have split playing time between the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela tandem

In the three weeks since Alejandro Kirk returned from a fractured left thumb, the two-time All-Star has brought a sense of normalcy back behind the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster, and he’s also formed one of the sport’s most exciting catching tandems with rookie Brandon Valenzuela.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Series Recap: Blue Jays kick off July by winning series against Mets

June was a disaster for the Toronto Blue Jays. After crawling back to .500 in late May, the Jays had a brutal June, capped off by a six game losing streak.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Blue Jays may feel at home on road in ALCS rematch vs. Mariners

When the Toronto Blue Jays play in Seattle, it almost feels like a neutral field. Thousands of western Canadians generally flock to T-Mobile Park to see their country's lone major league team.

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 3

Blue Jays Announce Rotation for Seattle Mariners Series With Bieber Taking Mound

The Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed the day off on Thursday in hopes of finding a reset and getting ready to take on the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Top 5 Blue Jays cards to collect on MLB the Show 26’s Diamond Dynasty mode

MLB The Show is always fun to boot up, as the developers at San Diego Studio consistently pay attention to player performance and trends throughout the season.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann to receive injections to deal with neck soreness

Ricky Tiedemann’s return to the mound has been stalled once again. Per Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, Tiedemann is going for injections in his neck after he was bothered by soreness in the neck/shoulder area over the past week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 2

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

His development this season has illustrated his effectiveness, and if the Blue Jays stretch him out, he has the potential to pitch five to six innings.

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

Blue Jays moving Patrick Corbin to bullpen, shifting Spencer Miles back to bulk role