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3 Buffalo Bisons pitchers who are next in line for a promotion to the big leagues

With the 2026 season being a rough go so far for the Blue Jays, there have been some notable issues that have flared up all season, one of which is a taxed starting rotation and bullpen.

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Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin has played his way into a bigger role in the rotation until reinforcements arrive

The Toronto Blue Jays are navigating a barrage of injuries to begin the 2026 season, most notably in the starting rotation. Trey Yesavage, Bowden Francis,

Jeff Hoffman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 23

Why Jeff Hoffman May Not Be Done as the Blue Jays' Closer - Yet

Jeff Hoffman has been something of a lightning rod for criticism among Toronto Blue Jays fans ever since surrendering the game-tying home run to Miguel Rojas in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (and probably even before that too).

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Blue Jays: Brendon Little is doing all the right things in Buffalo

Brendon Little needed a reset, and the confines of Sahlen Field provided the refuge he was seeking away from the bright lights of the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays reliever was dominant to start the 2025 season, but the southpaw struggled down the stretch and seemed like a shade of his former self as October rolled around.

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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

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Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Shares Off-Field Update on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has had an unbelievably successful career in Major League Baseball. Playing in his 19th year in the majors, Scherzer has appeared in 487 games, pitching to a 3.24 ERA in 2979 1/3 innings, totaling 3,499 strikeouts with 784 walks.

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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.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Blue Jays: What Dylan Cease is doing differently to get better results in 2026

Dylan Cease has been everything the Toronto Blue Jays hoped he would be when they signed him to a seven-year, $210 million contract this past offseason. The right-hander has struck out an MLB-leading 44 batters through his first five starts in blue with a 2.10 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Series Recap: Blue Jays take two of three from Angels to win first series in April

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally won a series. Although they dropped two of three in the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they finished on a high-note by scoring eight runs in the first inning on Sunday.

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

Blue Jays vs Guardians Preview: Probable Starters, How Toronto Can Win Series

The 2025 American League pennant winners have had less than an ideal start to their season as the ballclub has fallen victim to the injured list in a big way.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 23

Blue Jays: José Berríos bounces back with five strikeouts in second rehab start

After struggling in a rehab start last week, Toronto Blue Jays’ starter José Berríos bounced back on Wednesday. Last Thursday’s start didn’t go great. Berríos was tagged for five earned runs in two and two-thirds innings.

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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.

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 22

Blue Jays Must Make Tough Decision Upon Trey Yesavage's Return

The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with the injury bug to start the 2026 season. They currently have four starting pitchers on the injured list, including Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, José Berríos, and Cody Ponce.

Eric Lauer News / Yardbarker / April 22

Eric Lauer's struggles a concern in the Blue Jays rotation

Eric Lauer's performance in the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation this season has raised concerns.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers

MLB check-in: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros unravel

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 22

Instant Reaction: Angels defeat Blue Jays 7-3 despite late comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the third game of the series against the Los Angeles Angels this afternoon and gave José Soriano, the best pitcher in baseball right now, more trouble than anyone has all season.

Jeff Hoffman News / Fastball on SI / April 22

3 Jeff Hoffman Replacements if Blue Jays Make Closer Change

The Toronto Blue Jays got 33 saves out of Jeff Hoffman in 2025, but his stint with the organization has been anything but smooth since he inked a three-year, $33 million deal before the 2025 season.

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

Blue Jays Have Closer Problem With Solution Already in Bullpen

Jeff Hoffman was credited with a hold last night in the Blue Jays. He should get more opportunities going forward. He should not get another save opportunity anytime soon.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Angels Game

The Toronto Blue Jays, dealing with significant injuries to key roster players and inconsistent offense, are considering a lineup adjustment. For their game against the Washington Nationals, they plan to move Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 22

Brewers-Blue Jays Mock Trade Sends All-Star to Fix Toronto's Bullpen

The Milwaukee Brewers are no strangers to trading from their big league roster while trying to contend. They've done this in each of the last few years, trading players like Caleb Durbin, Freddy Peralta, and Isaac Collins last offseason.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 22

Blue Jays Gameday (April 22): Toronto looks to sweep series versus Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays didn’t bus five hours through the California desert just to take two out of three. Their journey from Phoenix to Anaheim last Sunday didn’t involve their usual Air Canada charter jet or even a first-class cabin, it was three buses and a stretch of Interstate 10 that felt more like the Northwest League than the Major Leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 22

Blue Jays’ affiliate Vancouver Canadians score 16 runs in most recent game

The Vancouver Canadians are starting to look like themselves. Since returning to Nat Bailey Stadium in 2022, the Toronto Blue Jays’ High-A affiliate has made the Northwest League Finals three times, winning it all in 2023.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

MLB Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays Could Part Ways With All-Star Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays were expected to come out sharp in 2026, but the opening stretch has gotten messy. Inconsistent results, missed chances, and an uneven rhythm have created pressure around the club.

Sean Keys News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 22

Blue Jays Prospect Turns Strong 2025 Into Red-Hot Start in 2026

Baseball America has recently came out with a minor league hot sheet ranking the hottest start among MLB prospects. Among those names was one of the most underrated prospects within the Toronto Blue Jays system: Sean Keys.

Patrick Winkel News / Bluejaysnation / April 22

Blue Jays sign minor-league catcher Patrick Winkel, reassign to Double-A New Hampshire

The Toronto Blue Jays have scooped up a minor-league catcher in free agency, inking Patrick Winkel to a minors deal on Tuesday, according to the club’s transaction log.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 22

The Blue Jays’ Best Closer Option Needs a Shot in the Role

The Toronto Blue Jays are 10-13 through 23 games and sit in fourth-place in the American League East despite projections to be one of the best teams in baseball and reprising their role as reigning AL Champions.

Louie Varland News / Yardbarker / April 21

Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers

Louis Varland has surpassed expectations in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen.

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman cruising as a bona fide ace

Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

MLB check-In: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hits rock-bottom, Astros unravel

The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 21

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ Bats Are on a Roll

The Toronto Blue Jays have opened the new year with a 9-13 record, which has landed them in last-place in the American League East. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker / April 21

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

The Toronto Blue Jays' 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels demonstrated how their franchise player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., is remaining consistent with his offense.

Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays

Blue Jays in tough spot with closer Jeff Hoffman

MLB check-In: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hits rock-bottom, Astros unravel

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