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Kazuma Okamoto News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 11
Okamoto's Hot Streak Has Him on the Brink of Rookie History
When the Toronto Blue Jays landed coveted Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto this past season on a four-year, $60 million contract, they did so with the hope that his power and contact-heavy game could successfully translate to Major League Baseball from Nippon Professional Baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 11
Blue Jays select Cole Carlon 39th overall
On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays made their first selection at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. With the 39th overall pick, the Blue Jays selected pitching prospect Cole Carlon, a 6’5” southpaw who spent the past three seasons at Arizona State University, right in his backyard of Tempe, Arizona.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11
Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto ties Shohei Ohtani in MLB rookie history
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto joined MLB rookie history on Friday night with one powerful swing. Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani’s 2018 mark with the Los Angeles Angels for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie.
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?
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 11
Blue Jays' Shane Bieber's dominant slider has taken a downturn in 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starting pitcher Shane Bieber has yet to provide stability in the rotation since coming off the injury list from right elbow and forearm injuries.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Kazuma Okamoto News / Field Level Media / July 11
Kazuma Okamoto hopes to power Blue Jays past Padres
It's not been the season the Toronto Blue Jays envisioned. Even after a 5-3 win to start their weekend series Friday night at the San Diego Padres, they're four games under .500 and 1 1/2 games out of the American League's last wild-card spot.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 11
How the Blue Jays Can Still Win the 2026 MLB Draft
The draft is an exciting time of year for athletes and fans alike. Although the MLB Draft is quite a bit different than other sports, it is still important to keep teams successful.
Kazuma Okamoto News / Field Level Media / July 11
Kazuma Okamoto's 3-run homer helps Blue Jays power past Padres
Kazuma Okamoto belted a historic three-run homer Friday night during a four-run fifth inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays stopped the San Diego Padres 5-3.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 11
Okamoto Homers, Jays Win 
Blue Jay 5 Padres 3 A three-game win streak. A few days ago that would have seemed impossible. We owe this one to Kazuma Okamoto, who hit a three-run home run in the fifth.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Blue Jays Facing Shane Bieber Decision After Max Scherzer News
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starting pitcher Max Scherzer was healthy to begin the 2026 MLB season. After going down on April 25 with a forearm strain, he worked back to join the Blue Jays only to go on the injured list again with back spasms June 14.
MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 10
Blue Jays Forced To Shake Up Lineup With Left-Hander on Hill for Padres
If there is one thing that the Toronto Blue Jays are not in short supply of this year, it is left-handed bats, which means when a lefty takes the mound on the opposing side, they are forced to stray from their best lineup.
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.
Tommy Nance News / Field Level Media / July 10
Twins acquire RHP Tommy Nance from Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays dealt right-handed reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins on Friday in exchange for catcher/infielder prospect Ryan Sprock and an undisclosed amount of international bonus pool money.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / July 10
Blue Jays Star Gets Absolutely Slammed Amid Toronto Trade
The Toronto Blue Jays made a trade on Friday, sending relief pitcher Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins amid an incredibly disappointing season. And in the meantime, their top player got absolutely blasted.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Blue Jays Make Major Trade Decision Ahead of Padres Game
The Toronto Blue Jays return to action on Friday after an off day, looking to extend their two-game winning streak. Toronto will open a three-game series against the San Diego Padres to close a nine-game road trip before the All-Star break.
Tommy Nance News / Bluejaysnation / July 10
Blue Jays trade Tommy Nance to Minnesota Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays are clearing a crowded roster. On Friday, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, the Blue Jays traded right-hander Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor leaguer Ryan Sprock.
Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Blue Jays Make Kazuma Okamoto Request to MLB
Kazuma Okamoto is hitting .237 with a .314 on-base percentage while slugging .462 with 21 home runs through 90 games this season. The 30-year-old third
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 10
Series Preview: Blue Jays face the Padres for final series before the All-Star Break
The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series at Petco Park on Friday night for their first meeting of the season against the San Diego Padres, with both clubs hoping to find some traction before the All-Star Break.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10
Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance
In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.
Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / July 10
How Arjun Nimmala is shaping up to be the Toronto Blue Jays future shortstop
One day separates us from the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Draft discussions are heating up, and conversations surrounding the Blue Jays’ first-round selection are becoming more intriguing.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 10
Blue Jays: Don’t count on Yimi García returning to the roster in 2026
Yimi García was expected to be a big part of the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen in 2026, but it’s looking more and more like he won’t be a part of it at all. García, 35, is currently on the injured list as he continues to recover from surgery on his pitching elbow from last season.
Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Blue Jays Make Move Amid Troubling Addison Barger Development
The Toronto Blue Jays have been shorthanded in the outfield for nearly the entire 2026 season. Their everyday right fielder, Addison Barger, has continued to battle injuries all season long and has appeared in just nine games.
Dylan Cease News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Dylan Cease’s no-hit heartbreak was followed by an awkward mix-up
Dylan Cease had a minor snafu following his incredible start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Cease came close to authoring a no-hitter in the series finale at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., but his bid for the historic performance came to an end when Heliot Ramos singled off him to lead off the ninth inning.
Dylan Cease News / Yardbarker / July 8
Dylan Cease continues to be saving grace for Blue Jays
Dylan Cease continues to be a bona fide ace for the Toronto Blue Jays rotation, leading the American League with 148 strikeouts, despite missing two starts earlier this season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / July 8
Insider Still Believes Blue Jays Should Go For It Ahead of Trade Deadline
The 2026 season has been somewhat of a disaster so far for the Toronto Blue Jays. More than halfway through the campaign, they sit seven games below .500 at 43-49, with one of the worst offenses in baseball thanks to several of their best players struggling.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 7
Blue Jays offense has officially hit rock bottom amid cold stretch
The Toronto Blue Jays offense has reached an all-time low.
Nathan Lukes News / Yardbarker / July 4
Why Nathan Lukes should be primary leadoff hitter for Blue Jays
His post-vertigo performance has resembled his return to form from his successful tenure with the Blue Jays in 2025.
Spencer Miles 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.
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