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Blue Jays Shut Addison Barger Down Due To Stress Reaction In Back

Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has been sidelined since early May due to an elbow injury, and it now seems he’ll be out even longer. Manager John Schneider tells the team’s beat that Barger has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his back and will be shut down entirely for a couple weeks (via Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith).

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Blue Jays prospect Jay Harry named IL Player of the Week

Jay Harry’s strong 2026 season earned himself an achievement on Monday. Harry was named International League Player of the Week after batting .464 with three home runs and 14 RBIs over six games against the Iowa Cubs.

JoJo Parker News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Blue Jays: Top prospect JoJo Parker hits his sixth home run in June

The Toronto Blue Jays may have had a rough day on Sunday afternoon, but at least it was a good day for their affiliates. Only the four “A” level affiliates were in action on Sunday, with three of the four teams picking up a win.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Assigns Blame Amid Disappointing MLB Season

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to stop the bleeding when they open a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Monday. Toronto enters the matchup riding a six-game losing streak after being swept by the Texas Rangers, while the Mets have won just two of their last 10 games.

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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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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

BJN Draft Profiles: Selecting prep hitter Archer Horn would give the Blue Jays four strong shortstop options

The Toronto Blue Jays have had some success drafting prep shortstops in the first round in the last drafts. Their 2023 draft saw them select Arjun Nimmala 20th overall.

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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.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Blue Jays: Back-to-back clunkers are a rarity for Kevin Gausman

The list of things that have gone awry for the Toronto Blue Jays over the past couple of weeks is starting to lengthen, but one of the parties responsible hasn’t been in this kind of spotlight since he joined the club.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Series Recap: Blue Jays swept by Rangers as playoff odds continue to shrink

This season is quickly starting to feel like 2024 all over again. A week ago, the Toronto Blue Jays crawled back to .500 thanks to a come-from-behind victory over the Houston Astros.

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / June 29

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Gray has emerged as an appealing trade candidate for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sonny Gray makes history with milestone strikeout

Jarred Kelenic scores on wild pitch as Rangers sweep Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

5 starters the Blue Jays could trade for to shore up the rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to get into dire need of acquiring starting rotation help. While Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, and Trey Yesavage have provided quality outings almost every time they take the mound for a start, the rest of the rotation has been a revolving door for much of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 29

Blue Jays Pair Cross Career Milestones During Awful Weekend Against Rangers

Both Shane Bieber and Alejandro Kirk surpassed personal achievements over the Toronto Blue Jays' otherwise disastrous weekend against the Texas Rangers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays match season-high six-game losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season is starting to slip away. Entering Sunday afternoon’s game on a five-game losing streak, they were looking to salvage a measly win against the Texas Rangers in the series finale.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Blue Jays Make Major Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision After 6th Straight Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offensive struggles reached another low point Sunday as they fell 3-2 to the Texas Rangers, extending their losing streak to six games and dropping to 39-45 on the season.

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Shane Bieber News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber Reaches Big Career Milestone on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber reached another milestone Sunday, recording the 1,000th strikeout of his major league career during his start against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 28

Blue Jays: Trading players on expiring contracts is a must if struggles continue

Coming inches from winning a World Series in November 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays‘ 2026 season hasn’t gone according to plan. Entering Sunday’s series finale against the Texas Rangers, they are 39-44, and there’s a distinct possibility they could be swept.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 28

Blue Jays: Jay Harry registers second four-hit game in less than 10 days

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Jay Harry is currently working himself into “call him up” territory. On Saturday, the 23-year-old utility player matched his career high, smacking his 12th home run of the season.

Alejandro Kirk News / Trade Talk Sports / June 28

Alejandro Kirk Avoids Home Run Jacket in Another Blue Jays Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays 2026 season may have reached a new low over the last week. A 10-game homestand that began with seven straight against the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers—who were right behind them in the AL Wild Card hunt—has been a disaster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 28

3 feasible 2026 draft options the Blue Jays could pursue in the first round

The Toronto Blue Jays are just weeks away from the 2026 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. The scouting season is nearing its conclusion, draft boards are beginning to take shape, and it’s time to ask the question: who should Toronto target with its first selection?

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement Makes First Post After Career News

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement has had a fruitful 2026 campaign so far. The 30-year-old has been one of the most successful hitters in the American League, bringing a .303 batting average with a league-leading 21 doubles, seven home runs and 28 RBIs in 80 games for Toronto.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / June 28

June 28 Gameday: Shane Bieber makes his second start of season as Blue Jays look to break five-game losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost five games in a row and are starting to get in desperate need of securing a win. After getting back to the .500 mark following

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Blue Jays Announce George Springer Move on Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Sunday’s series finale against the Texas Rangers looking to stop a five-game losing streak that has dropped them to 39-44 on the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 27

Jays place OF Jesus Sanchez on IL, recal INF Sean Keys

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Jesus Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right ankle sprain. The team also called up infield prospect Sean Keys and outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned outfielder Davis Schneider to Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Blue Jays Place Jesús Sánchez On IL

The Blue Jays have placed outfielder Jesús Sánchez on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. To take his roster spot, Toronto recalled outfielder Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A Buffalo.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Yardbarker / June 27

Kazuma Okamoto continues to carry the load for Blue Jays offense

Kazuma Okamoto has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays despite their tough losses.

Kazuma Okamoto is putting his stamp on Blue Jays’ offence

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Simeon Woods Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Blue Jays Designate Simeon Woods Richardson For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have recalled left-hander Adam Macko. Righty Simeon Woods Richardson has been designated for assignment as a corresponding move.