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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays get two hits in 5-0 loss to Red Sox

In the past week, the Toronto Blue Jays had some good at-bats. That changed in their most recent game. On Monday evening, the Blue Jays played their first game against an American League East team, falling 5-0 to the Boston Red Sox in the series opener.

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'He Doesn’t Know' – Kevin Gausman Throws Shade At Jomboy Over Recent Breakdown

The Toronto Blue Jays had an unforgettable series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the beginning of this month. Kevin Gausman started in Game 2 against the Dodgers, and he was charged with a balk by home plate umpire Dan Merzel.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 27

Blue Jays About to Get More Dangerous in AL East Race

It sounds like there could be some more firepower coming to the American League East in the very near future. The Toronto Blue Jays are in fourth place in the American League East right now entering action on Monday night with a 12-15 record.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Uphill battle continues for Blue Jays’ dwindling rotation depth

TORONTO — Just as the Blue Jays’ rotation is getting healthier, down goes another arm. Hours before Monday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the club announced that another starting pitcher was headed to the injured list: Max Scherzer.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Reason for Removing Andres Gimenez From Blue Jays Lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off two of their most impressive wins of the young MLB season against the Cleveland Guardians. They took the series finale on Sunday and now prepare to open a series against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

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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.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 27

Red Sox Turmoil May Offer Blue Jays Chance to Gain Ground

Attention Residents of Toronto: The circus is coming to town. Don't worry, Cirque Du Soleil will still be under The Big Top on Lake Shore Boulevard in June.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Charles McAdoo is making the case to be the Blue Jays next call-up

Charles McAdoo is making a case to be called up. The third baseman/first baseman was one of many prospects acquired ahead of the 2024 trade deadline when the Toronto Blue Jays were well out of the race.

Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / April 27

2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Recall Lee, Mets Sign Slater

An injury to Max Scherzer allowed the Blue Jays to call up Chase Lee on April 27, giving John Schneider another reliever in his bullpen. That was one of several notable moves made across the league on the day, which also saw Jasson Dominguez rejoin the Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Blue Jays: Unpacking Kazuma Okamoto’s extreme home-road splits

Kazuma Okamoto’s first few weeks as a Toronto Blue Jay have been a rollercoaster. The former NPB superstar made a strong first impression during opening weekend against the Athletics, went ice-cold, and has recently snapped out of his offensive funk.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 27

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IR with forearm, ankle issues

The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Blue Jays Gameday (April 27): Toronto host Red Sox and seek third consecutive series victory

This past week is the best that the Toronto Blue Jays have played all season. In the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Blue Jays scored eight runs in the first inning.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Blue Jays: Davis Schenider is being too patient for his own good

The Toronto Blue Jays are hitting much better as of late, having won two consecutive series for the first time this season. Ernie Clement is on fire, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 27

What Blue Jays Fans Missed From Series Victory Over Guardians This Weekend

It was a good weekend to be a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, as the team is finally starting to look like the ballclub that came up just short of taking home a World Series ring in '25.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Series Preview: Blue Jays host the Red Sox for three games in first American League East series of 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to pick up some momentum. There was a span of six consecutive series loss following their 3-0 start to the season. Their final series loss in that span was to the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the offence exploded for 10 runs in the series finale, eight of which came in the first inning.

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

Blue Jays May Have Found Solution to Closer Woes

Closing out games in the ninth inning has been a whirlwind of emotions for the Toronto Blue Jays. They've been granted 13 save opportunities this season, and have only cashed in on six of them.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Series Recap: Blue Jays win final two games against Guardians to win back-to-back series

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to look like themselves. For the first time this season, the Blue Jays have won consecutive series. After taking two of three from the Los Angeles Angels during the week, the Blue Jays returned home and took two of three from the Cleveland Guardians to move to 12-15.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Blue Jays’ New George Springer Update Before Red Sox Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to look like themselves again. After opening the 2026 MLB season as reigning American League pennant winners and getting off to a rocky 10-15 start, Toronto won back-to-back games over the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Max Scherzer heads to IL as Blue Jays’ injury woes continue

Another day, another Toronto Blue Jays injury. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Jays announced that pitcher Max Scherzer is heading to the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Max Scherzer News / Yardbarker / April 27

Max Scherzer lands on IL with forearm and ankle injuries

Toronto Blue Jays veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day IL with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Kazuma Okamoto showing signs of adjustment at the plate for Blue Jays

Andres Gimenez's offense coming alive for Blue Jays

The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 27

Blue Jays: Examining how the prospects acquired before the 2024 trade deadline are doing

The 2024 Toronto Blue Jays fell well short of expectations. After making the postseason in three of the last four seasons entering 2024, injuries and poor performance derailed their season, forcing the Jays to sell ahead of the 2024 trade deadline.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 27

Kazuma Okamoto Has the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout Buzzing with New Trend

The Toronto Blue Jays' season didn't get off to the start that the reigning American League champions had hoped, but that doesn't mean that there isn't fight.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 26

Kazuma Okamoto showing signs of adjustment at the plate for Blue Jays

If he can provide more consistent contact by improving his high swing-and-miss rates against offspeed pitches, this will optimize the player that the Blue Jays signed him for as a Japanese slugger.

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

Blue Jays changing approach for closer situation after Jeff Hoffman news

Andres Gimenez's offense coming alive for Blue Jays

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 27

The Time to Buy Stock in Blue Jays Prospect Nolan Perry Is Now

If you’re a Toronto Blue Jays fan who likes to keep tabs on the farm system, the Dunedin Blue Jays are front and center right now. The site for the vast majority of the clubs top prospects at the moment, the Blue Jays A-ball affiliate is flush with talent.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 25

Andres Gimenez's offense coming alive for Blue Jays

While normally recognized for his Gold Glove high-caliber defense, Andrés Giménez has been reliable with the barrel, showing early signs of a potential offensive rebound season.

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

Blue Jays changing approach for closer situation after Jeff Hoffman news

Checking in on how former Blue Jays players are performing in 2026

The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Blue Jays To Activate Trey Yesavage On Tuesday

Trey Yesavage is ready for his 2026 debut, as the rookie right-hander will be activated from the 15-day injured list prior to Tuesday’s game with the Red

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Blue Jays Select Yohendrick Pinango, Place Nathan Lukes On 10-Day Injured List

The Blue Jays announced that outfielder Nathan Lukes has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. Taking Lukes’ place on