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Outlining the Blue Jays’ struggles scoring early in games

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled offensively so far this season, and the first few innings of games have been especially rough for this group. Even in Friday night’s 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, the bats didn’t get going until a five-run fourth inning.

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Blue Jays work to continue hot hitting against Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays hope to ride the momentum of a hitting spree into Saturday afternoon when they go for a series win over the visiting Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10

Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

Led by an unlikely slugger, the Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed their best offensive performance of the season so far on Friday night.

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time

Blue Jays' Louis Varland proving his reliability in the bullpen

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Brandon Valenzuela News / Field Level Media / April 10

Brandon Valenzuela powers big inning as Blue Jays dump Twins

Brandon Valenzuela hit his first career home run, a two-run blast that capped a five-run fourth inning Friday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 10-4.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays win 10-4 in series opener against Twins

After beating the Dodgers in the final game of their most recent three-game set, the Blue Jays continued their momentum into Friday on Jumpin’ George Springer bobblehead giveaway night, beating the Minnesota Twins 10-4.

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 10

Way Too Early AL Cy Young Conversations Include Pair of Blue Jays Starters

It has been less than an ideal start for the Toronto Blue Jays, who have been bleeding due to injuries, specifically the starting rotation. While pitchers are dropping like flies, and the Jays are struggling to win games, there have been highlights lost in the chaos.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays farm system notes (April 9): Blaine Bullard hits first professional home run

There were a few firsts in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system on Thursday. Overall, the Blue Jays’ affiliates played five games on Thursday. Two of those games belonged to the Dunedin Blue Jays, as they finished Tuesday’s postponed game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Addison Barger Injury Update Before Twins Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an unlucky start to the 2026 season — injuries to both pitching and positional players left them dropping six games in a row this past week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Examining how former Blue Jays have started their 2026 season

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is over two weeks old. It hasn’t been the greatest of starts for the Toronto Blue Jays, who have a 5-7 record through their first 12 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Trey Yesavage News Before Twins Game

The Toronto Blue Jays finally snapped their six-game losing streak on Wednesday with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It has been a rough start for the reigning American League champions, yet there is reason for optimism.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays Gameday (April 10): Welcoming the Minnesota Twins for a three-game homestand

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to build some momentum after a tough six game stretch. The Jays dropped three games against the Chicago White Sox on the road before facing the Dodgers at home, winning the finale to salvage the series in the 2025 World Series rematch.

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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.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Jeff Hoffman embracing refined approach to closer’s role in second season with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Jeff Hoffman hopes to be a better version of himself during his second season as the Blue Jays’ closer. “There were too many outings last year where I walked away not happy,” said Hoffman while evaluating his first stint as a full-time closer prior to converting his second save of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 10

What the Blue Jays Can Expect From Their Newest Starting Pitcher

With the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation holding on by a thread thanks to a rash of injuries, the club is now set to turn to a new face in hopes of stabilizing the unit while they await the returns of the likes of Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, José Berríos and others.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays: Davis Schneider is making a strong case for everyday playing time

The Toronto Blue Jays needed a hero Wednesday night, and the club turned to Davis Schneider to get the job done. With the club riding a losing streak and the Dodgers just a few innings away from sweeping the series, the coaching staff turned to Schneider in the bottom of the seventh inning to pinch hit for Nathan Lukes at the bottom of the order.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Patrick Corbin is set to make his Blue Jays debut against the Minnesota Twins

Heading into the 2026 season, it didn’t seem like the Toronto Blue Jays needed starting pitching help. The front office added two arms to the rotation in Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, had some backup arms in Eric Lauer and Bowden Francis at the ready, and also some insurance depth in the minors in Adam Macko and Ricky Tiedemann.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 10

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time

In the Toronto Blue Jays series wrap-up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Davis Schneider stepped up when it mattered the most. While he didn't record a hit, he put up productive at-bats coming off the bench. In the 7th inning, he came up with a pinch-hit walk, followed by scoring a run to tie the game in the 8th inning.

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

Which MLB hot starts can last?

Why Jesus Sanchez is viable option to bat second in Blue Jays' lineup

Blue Jays' Louis Varland proving his reliability in the bullpen

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays: Breaking down the offensive woes

The Toronto Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak with a cathartic (and maybe a little painful) 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Wednesday’s win was a step in the right direction for the Blue Jays, they’re still working their way through a slow offensive start to 2026.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Blue Jays bid to build momentum in series opener vs. Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays ended two streaks on Wednesday and will try to stop another streak Friday night when they host the Minnesota Twins. The Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak two days ago with a scruffy 4-3 win that also stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto welcomes the Twins after snapping six-game losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays are in rough shape entering their fifth series of the season On Wednesday, they managed to snap a six-game skid, where they had went 1-7 over their last eight dating back to Cody Ponce’s injury.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / April 9

Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage strikes out six, allows four earned runs in most recent rehab appearance

The Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation could be getting some reinforcements sooner rather than later. On Thursday afternoon, Trey Yesavage made his second rehab start with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Josh Fleming, Austin Voth Elect Free Agency

Left-hander Josh Fleming and right-hander Austin Voth have both cleared waivers and elected free agency. Both were designated for assignment by the Blue Jays this week.

Louie Varland News / Yardbarker / April 9

Blue Jays' Louis Varland proving his reliability in the bullpen

Setup man Louis Varland has been getting the job done efficiently in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen this season.

Blue Jays' Adam Macko deserves a midseason call-up

Why Jesus Sanchez is viable option to bat second in Blue Jays' lineup

Blue Jays manager John Schneider completely crashes out on umpire after getting ejected

Blue Jays' minor league team scored eight runs without a single hit

The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

Kevin Gausman News / Just Baseball / April 9

Through Rotation Uncertainty, Kevin Gausman Has Been a Rare Bright Spot

It seems like every day there’s a new pitcher either being placed on the injured list or called up from Triple-A for the Toronto Blue Jays. And while we’re incredibly early on in the season, it’s nice knowing that every time Kevin Gausman takes the ball for the Blue Jays, fans know what they’re going to get.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Blue Jays’ minor league team scored 8 runs without a single hit

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate had one of the wildest innings imaginable during their game on Tuesday. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats scored 10 runs in the second inning on just one hit during Tuesday’s game against the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field in Portland, Me.

John Schneider News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Blue Jays manager John Schneider completely crashes out on umpire after getting ejected

John Schneider made sure to get more than his money’s worth during Tuesday’s game. The Toronto Blue Jays manager Schneider was ejected Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for arguing a balk that was called on Toronto pitcher Kevin Gausman.