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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 5

Blue Jays: History of the 172nd overall pick in the MLB Draft

The Toronto Blue Jays have found some success in the sixth round before. In 2018, they selected a high school shortstop from King High School in Tampa for a modest $271,100 signing bonus.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette’s honest admission will catch Toronto fans’ attention

The Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest team in baseball, and their recent surge has catapulted them to the top of the AL East standings. Since May 27th, Toronto is 24-11 and now sits at 50-38 on the season, two full games ahead of the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 5

Looking at what will be considered an 'A+' trade deadline for the Blue Jays

For the first time in a long time, everything is clicking for the Toronto Blue Jays. That doesn’t just mean the big league team. It extends throughout the organization, as prospects are breaking out left and write, moving the Blue Jays into the middle of the pack in farm system rankings – and that’s with using their eighth overall pick yet.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 5

With the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays could select… Kade Anderson?

The Toronto Blue Jays may end up selecting a collegiate pitcher for the second consecutive year. Rounding out the draft profiles for the projected top 10 picks in the 2025 draft, we have left-handed collegiate pitcher Kade Anderson.

Eric Lauer News / Bluejaysnation / July 5

Eric Lauer continues to give Blue Jays exactly what they need

Over the years, many heroes have risen to the occasion to save the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation from disaster. In 2022, it was Ross Stripling. Then it was Hyun Jin Ryu the following season.

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

John Schneider lauds Blue Jays’ baserunning turnaround amid AL East push

The Toronto Blue Jays were attempting to extend their winning streak to six straight games without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the lineup Friday. It took extra innings and a throwing error by the Los Angeles Angels but the Blue Jays got the 4-3 victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5

Streaking Blue Jays hope for more generosity from Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to extend their season-best winning streak to seven games in the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon.

Ernie Clement News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement had ‘never done’ sacrifice bunt that walked off Angels

The Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to six games with a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Blue Jays extend win streak, AL East lead in wild walk-off win

It's the Toronto Blue Jays' league right now, and everybody else just happens to be playing in it.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh continues historic season with two more home runs

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Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. makes incredible slide to score run

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays walk off Angels to extend winning streak to six

That’s one way to win a game. On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays opened a three-game weekend home series against the Los Angeles Angels. Thanks to a 4-3 walk-off win in the bottom of the tenth, the Blue Jays moved to 50-38, increasing their division lead to two games.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

Don’t be fooled by the Blue Jays’ and Yankees’ run differentials

If you want to raise the blood pressure of two fan bases, just utter the phrase “run differential” and it will elicit a polarizing result from supporters of the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Orelvis Martinez hit his 10th home run of the season

Orelvis Martinez has hit his 10th home run of the season This is the June 30 – July 3 edition of the Minor League Report, where we look at how the last three days have gone for each of the Toronto Blue Jays’ affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 4

Jays Roster Move: Estrada Up, Bruihl Down

The Jays have added a fresh arm for tonight: Lazaro Estrada is up from Buffalo. He is a RHP. He has a 4.75 ERA in 15 starts. Justin Bruihl goes back to Buffalo.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Surfaces After Absence From Blue Jays’ Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays' bats propelled them to first place in the AL East over the last few days, especially against the New York Yankees. They scored at least eight runs in three of the four games in the series and won all four.

Anthony Santander News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Blue Jays Announce Unfortunate Anthony Santander News Before Angels Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are on top of the AL East heading into Friday night, but outfielder Anthony Santander has not played a big role in their success.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / July 4

Toronto Blue Jays in First Place For First Time in Last Nine Years

After sweeping the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre this week, the Toronto Blue Jays are now in sole possession of first place in the American League East for the first time in almost nine years.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Blue Jays to select Lazaro Estrada

The Blue Jays are set to select the contract of right-hander Lazaro Estrada today, according to a report from Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA. Toronto’s 40-man roster is full, so a corresponding move will be necessary to make room for Estrada on both the active and 40-man rosters.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4