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Instant Reaction: Kazuma Okamoto’s home run helps Blue Jays claim series win over Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays won their second straight series after defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon. After falling during Monday night’s series opener against the Miami Marlins, the Blue Jays rallied for two straight wins to improve their season record to 27-29 through 56 games, good for third place in the American League East.

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Kazuma Okamoto's 6th inning homer lifts Jays over Marlins

Kazuma Okamoto hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning Wednesday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 2-1. The Marlins outhit the Blue Jays 11-5 in the rubber match of a three-game series but stranded eight in going 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Blue Jays' John Schneider Reveals Next Step for Max Scherzer

Toronto Blue Jays' manager John Schneider provided an encouraging update on right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, who is currently on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays: Nolan Perry fans eight over six scoreless innings

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Nolan Perry continues to dominate the lower minors. Starting the High-A Vancouver Canadians’ game on Tuesday evening, the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher reached the six inning mark for the first time in his career, striking out eight, walking one, and allowing four hits.

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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?

Connor Seabold News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays acquire Connor Seabold from Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired some relief pitching depth. During Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins, the team announced that they’ve acquired relief pitcher Connor Seabold, who was recently designated for assignment, from the Detroit Tigers.

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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.

Dylan Cease News / Just Baseball / May 27

The Blue Jays Face a Significant Challenge Without Dylan Cease

The Toronto Blue Jays have been bitten by the injury bug yet again, and their ace and recent free-agent acquisition, Dylan Cease, is now on the 15-day injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Blue Jays announce Addison Barger news ahead of Marlins game

Addison Barger’s 2026 season has barely had a chance to begin.

Jesus Sanchez's grand slam propels Blue Jays to rout of Marlins

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement is demonstrating his power surge

The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / May 27

George Springer Update Emerges After Removal From Lineup

George Springer has been limited to an inconsistent role for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026, spending time on the injured list and managing a fractured left big toe that has bothered him in the early going.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays injury notes: Scherzer throws two-inning live BP, Barger to begin throwing progression, Kirk sets rehab assignment timeline

Max Scherzer is continuing to trend in the right direction. The future Hall-of-Fame pitcher resumed his starter’s build-up at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday, completing a two-inning live BP session of roughly 30 pitches.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays option Tanner Andrews, select contract of Austin Voth

The Toronto Blue Jays carousel of relief pitchers continues. Ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Miami Marlins, the Blue Jays made a roster move.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Blue Jays Select Austin Voth

The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Austin Voth from Triple-A Buffalo. To make room on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, Toronto optioned right-hander Tanner Andrews to Buffalo and transferred catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 10-day to the 60-day IL.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays Gameday (May 27): Toronto seeks another series win in afternoon rubber match with Marlins

Once again, the Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to win a series. Dating back to the start of the series in Anaheim on April 20th, the Blue Jays have dropped just two series in their last 10, winning six.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 27

Who Blue Jays Entrust Series Finale Victory With Headlined by Vladdy’s Return

To say the series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins has been one of major highs and lows, for both squads, would be quite the understatement.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Report: Veteran reliever Matt Bowman agrees to minors deal with Blue Jays

Amidst a never-ending slew of pitching injuries, the Toronto Blue Jays are turning to free agency for help again. The club has reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran reliever Matt Bowman, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported Tuesday night.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move After 2 Missed Games

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has been dealing with a right elbow injury. The five-time All-Star took a hit during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Opt-in clauses in Jose Berríos’ contract could be vital to Blue Jays’ future rotation

Last Wednesday, Toronto Blue Jays’ right-hander José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery, officially putting an end to his 2026 season. Going into this season – prior to Berríos suffering the stress fracture in his elbow during spring training – he was in the final guaranteed year of his contract with the Blue Jays.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk Injury Update After 47 Missed Games

Alejandro Kirk has not appeared in a major league game since April 3. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher fractured and dislocated his left thumb during just his fifth game of the season and later underwent a successful surgery to repair the injury.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays bats explode and cruise to an 8-1 victory

After staying mostly quiet Monday night, the bats were buzzing on loonie dog night in Toronto, with the Blue Jays evening up the series at one a piece. It was a bullpen game for the Blue Jays as Braydon Fisher started the game as an opener, working a clean first inning, picking up a strikeout and lowering his ERA to 2.64.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Blue Jays hope bats remain alive in series finale vs. Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to carry their power surge into Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game series with the visiting Miami Marlins.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Blue Jays, Matt Bowman Agree To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are in agreement with reliever Matt Bowman on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The 34-year-old sinkerballer (35 on Sunday) will presumably report to Triple-A Buffalo.

Jesus Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 26

Jesus Sanchez's grand slam propels Blue Jays to rout of Marlins

Jesus Sanchez hit his first career grand slam to key a six-run sixth inning Tuesday night as the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated his former team, the Miami Marlins, 8-1.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 26

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement is demonstrating his power surge

Toronto Blue Jays premier utility infielder Ernie Clement has been raking with enhanced power this season.

Why trading for pitching depth at deadline is crucial for Blue Jays

On deck: Braves-Red Sox, Dodgers bullpen, Anthony Volpe position switch, Corbin Carroll's triples

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 26

Why trading for pitching depth at deadline is crucial for Blue Jays

Acquiring a reliable back-end starter who can pitch deep in games would provide the Blue Jays with much needed insurance.

Marlins' Canadian sluggers lead the way in win vs. Blue Jays

Blue Jays' awful injury luck continues as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dylan Cease exit in same inning vs. Pirates

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Blue Jays To Place Dylan Cease On 15-Day IL

The Blue Jays are placing right-hander Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet was among those to report. Cease is dealing with a mild left hamstring strain, manager John Schneider announced.