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Mets, Blue Jays share trail of disappointment

The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for a series victory against the visiting New York Mets on Tuesday night in what could be one of the few highlights of a disappointing homestand.

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Mets' Juan Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play vs. Blue Jays

New York has lost nine of its last 10 games and has gone 1-3 since firing manager Carlos Mendoza.

Former Mets coach shares alarming takes about David Stearns, Juan Soto

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

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Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays: Despite a costly error, Jeff Hoffman had a great June

May couldn’t have ended much worse for Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman. When he came into the ninth inning on May 30th, the Toronto Blue Jays held a 5-1 lead over the Baltimore Orioles.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Instant Reaction: Trey Yesavage dazzles as Blue Jays snap six-game skid

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column. On Monday night at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays defeated the New York Mets 2-1 to snap their six-game losing streak and improve their record to 40-45. In each of the six losses, the Blue Jays’ pitching staff allowed a run in the first inning, putting the club in a deficit right from the get-go.

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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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Bo Bichette News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Emotional Bo Bichette reflects on Blue Jays tenure: ‘Gave it everything I had’

TORONTO — Bo Bichette is back at the Rogers Centre, returning to the site of last fall’s heartbreaking Game 7 defeat in the World Series for the first time — and you can feel the weight of this moment just by listening to him speak about the past.

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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 / Field Level Media / June 29

Blue Jays ride strong Trey Yesavage start vs. Mets to snap 6-game skid

Trey Yesavage pitched 6 2/3 strong innings Monday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Mets 2-1. Yesavage (4-3) allowed one run, three hits and no walks with a hit batter and three strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Detailing the Blue Jays issues with scoring runs early

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays built a reputation as the comeback kids. They led MLB with 49 comeback wins, a franchise record. The Blue Jays seem to have carried that over into 2026.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Addison Barger suffers stress reaction in back during rehab, will be re-evaluated in ‘couple of weeks’

The Addison Barger recovery train has come to a screeching halt. About a week ago, we were waiting for Barger to begin a rehab assignment. Now, after being diagnosed with a “stress reaction” in his back, the wait continues.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Bo Bichette’s Message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Before Blue Jays Game

Bo Bichette’s return to Toronto was always going to be emotional. The New York Mets infielder spent seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays after being drafted by the franchise in 2016, rising through the farm system alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Blue Jays 2026 Draft: History of the 164th overall pick

The Toronto Blue Jays’ first pick on day two of the draft is the 164th overall pick. It’ll be the first time in franchise history drafting from that spot, but there have been a handful of players drafted 164th overall who have gone on to play for Canada’s team, including a current player on their 40-man roster.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Blue Jays Make Max Scherzer Announcement Before Mets Game

Max Scherzer signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $3 million deal in February to play his 19th season of professional baseball. Scherzer has had a difficult 2026 MLB season, with the 41-year-old having the worst season of his career so far.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

June 29 Gameday: Blue Jays looking to snap six-game losing streak in series opener against Mets

The 2026 version of the Toronto Blue Jays are seemingly finding different ways to lose each night. After Sunday’s loss, in which the Blue Jays allowed

Addison Barger News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Blue Jays Shut Addison Barger Down Due To Stress Reaction In Back

Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has been sidelined since early May due to an elbow injury, and it now seems he’ll be out even longer. Manager John Schneider tells the team’s beat that Barger has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his back and will be shut down entirely for a couple weeks (via Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith).

Jay Harry News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Blue Jays prospect Jay Harry named IL Player of the Week

Jay Harry’s strong 2026 season earned himself an achievement on Monday. Harry was named International League Player of the Week after batting .464 with three home runs and 14 RBIs over six games against the Iowa Cubs.

JoJo Parker News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Blue Jays: Top prospect JoJo Parker hits his sixth home run in June

The Toronto Blue Jays may have had a rough day on Sunday afternoon, but at least it was a good day for their affiliates. Only the four “A” level affiliates were in action on Sunday, with three of the four teams picking up a win.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Assigns Blame Amid Disappointing MLB Season

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to stop the bleeding when they open a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Monday. Toronto enters the matchup riding a six-game losing streak after being swept by the Texas Rangers, while the Mets have won just two of their last 10 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Blue Jays rumors: Why Toronto is a ‘mystery’ before MLB trade deadline

With the Toronto Blue Jays looking to make a mark ahead of the trade deadline, this MLB insider questions what needs the team is going to address when the time comes.

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / June 29

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Gray has emerged as an appealing trade candidate for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sonny Gray makes history with milestone strikeout

Jarred Kelenic scores on wild pitch as Rangers sweep Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Blue Jays Make Major Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision After 6th Straight Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Jesus Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right ankle sprain. The team also called up infield prospect Sean Keys and outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned outfielder Davis Schneider to Buffalo.