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Blue Jays Sending Slugger, Pitchers with Ernie Clement to MLB All-Star Game

For more than a week, Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement has been waiting to see who will join him at the MLB All-Star Game. Clement cemented his place as the starting second baseman in phase one voting as the top overall vote-getter in the American League.

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Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease gives massive shoutout to Toronto fans

The Toronto Blue Jays received more than a dominant start from Dylan Cease on Friday night. They also received another reminder of how loudly their fanbase can travel.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

July 4th Gameday: Blue Jays go for series win against Mariners in Bieber’s third start

The Blue Jays began a nine-game road trip last night in their second home in Seattle, with hundreds of fans traveling from British Columbia and infiltrating T-Mobile Park.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

Blue Jays: Matt Bowman opts out of minor league contract

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching depth is taking a hit. On Friday, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, right-hander Matt Bowman opted out of his contract with the Blue Jays, leaving them the decision to either add him to their active roster or be forced to release him.

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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?

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George Springer News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Blue Jays Announce George Springer Move After 2 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays continued to build momentum on Friday night, defeating the Seattle Mariners 2-0 to earn their second consecutive victory and improve to 42-46 on the season.

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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.

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 4

Shane Bieber Set for First Regular Season Start vs. Seattle Since 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on the road against the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS series rematch on Friday. Dylan Cease was excellent, pitching in seven shutout innings, leading Toronto past Seattle.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays win low-scoring series opener against Mariners

That’s a good way to start a road trip. On Friday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays played the Seattle Mariners to kick off a nine-game road trip. It was another low-scoring affair, but the Blue Jays picked up a 2-0 victory to move to 42-26 record this season.

Dylan Cease News / Field Level Media / July 4

Dylan Cease, Blue Jays shut out Mariners to begin ALCS rematch

Dylan Cease pitched seven sharp innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series between the teams that met in the 2025 American League Championship Series.

Nathan Lukes News / Yardbarker / July 4

Why Lukes should be primary leadoff hitter for Blue Jays

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.

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena did not have a very productive first at-bat on Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

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Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer strikes out three in Vancouver rehab start

Max Scherzer has officially made his return to the mound. On Friday, Scherzer made his first rehab start in High-A with Vancouver as he works his way back

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

July 3 Gameday: Blue Jays face Mariners for first time since ALCS

It’s been 256 days since George Springer hit one of the biggest home runs in Toronto Blue Jays history. Monday, October 20th, 2025. Heading into the bottom of the seventh down 3-1 in Game 7, Springer stepped up to the plate against Seattle Mariners’ pitcher Eduard Bazardo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Comparing the struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are in Seattle to face the Mariners. This series is significant for several reasons. First, it’s a rematch of last year’s ALCS, which the Blue Jays won in Game 7, advancing to the World Series for the first time in 32 years.

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Nick Goodwin News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays prospect Nick Goodwin is quietly producing well in Double-A

It’s been a season of unexpected breakouts in the Toronto Blue Jays system. Carter Cunningham hit the ground running to begin the season, Tucker Toman has finally figured it out, Jay Harry has come out of nowhere and is on the cusp of a call-up, and Aaron Parker has quietly been mashing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays 2026 Draft: History of the 253rd overall pick

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t had a ton of success with their eighth-round picks in franchise history. You have to go back to 2013 for the last time the Blue Jays really hit with an eighth-round pick.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / July 3

Blue Jays: Breaking down Alejandro Kirk’s offensive struggles

Few players were more integral to the success of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays than starting catcher Alejandro Kirk. He hit .282 with 15 home runs while playing exceptional defence to earn his second All-Star appearance.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Matt Bowman Triggers Opt-Out In Blue Jays Deal

Right-hander Matt Bowman has triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal with the Blue Jays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Jays have until Saturday to decide whether to add Bowman to their roster or release him.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Yardbarker / July 3

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

He logged an impressive .286 batting average with 26 hits, seven home runs, 20 RBI and 15 runs scored across 25 games in June.

Blue Jays may feel at home on road in ALCS rematch vs. Mariners

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Blue Jays may feel at home on road in ALCS rematch vs. Mariners

When the Toronto Blue Jays play in Seattle, it almost feels like a neutral field. Thousands of western Canadians generally flock to T-Mobile Park to see their country's lone major league team.

Toronto Blue Jays 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.

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

Blue Jays moving Patrick Corbin to bullpen, shifting Spencer Miles back to bulk role