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Blue Jays Gameday (April 19): Toronto looks to avoid being swept for the second time in 2026

Once again, the Toronto Blue Jays are on a lengthy losing streak. The first two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t gone well. On Friday, they fell 6-3, then gave up a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth in a 6-2 loss on Saturday.

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Red-Hot Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman Make Unlucky MLB History

There are few teams in Major League Baseball who have had a more disastrous start to the 2026 campaign than the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays entered the day on Sunday tied with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals for the fewest wins in the American League with just seven.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / April 19

A struggling Jeff Hoffman is the least of the Blue Jays’ concerns

Having your closer give up a go-ahead grand slam in late innings is a bad look. But the fact that Jeff Hoffman was in that position in the first place — a tied game in the eighth inning — says a lot about the Toronto Blue Jays at the moment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 19

Behind Kevin Gausman, Jays strive to stop skid in matchup vs. D-backs

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Kevin Gausman in an attempt to escape an early-season funk when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a three-game set in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Facing Major Backlash for Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have started the 2026 MLB season with a disappointing record, sitting at 7-13 and ranking last in their division. Toronto has now lost six straight series for the first time since August 2012 and the latest outing on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks marked the team’s fourth consecutive loss.

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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.

Nathan Lukes News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 19

Nathan Lukes’ Improving Vertigo Symptoms a Bright Spot in Blue Jays Skid

When it rains, it pours, and it is pouring on the Toronto Blue Jays in every direction as the team is plagued with injuries. So, when seeing players like Nathan Lukes still able to go, it should be somewhat of a weight off the organization's shoulders.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 19

Instant Reaction: Diamondbacks take series as Blue Jays bullpen falters again

The Toronto Blue Jays came into Saturday night’s game at Chase Field looking to bounce back after a gut-punch 6–3 loss on Friday. Instead, they got a gut-punch

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluebird Banter / April 18

Hoffman Meltdown and Quiet Bats, Jays Lose 6-2

This one will go on Jeff Hoffman, but realistically you also can’t score seven runs in four games and expect anything good to happen. The team is a mess on all fronts right now, from pitching to hitting to defence and base running.

Daulton Varsho News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 18

Blue Jays Hold Daulton Varsho Out of Lineup Against Diamondbacks

For one night at least, the Toronto Blue Jays will have to do without center fielder Daulton Varsho. The veteran center fielder was not in the starting lineup for Saturday’s game with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / April 18

The Blue Jays need more power production from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming undone at the seams. Their lineup is ravaged by injuries, with George Springer, Addison Barger, and Alejandro Kirk all sidelined.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 18

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo is knocking on door for MLB call-up

The Toronto Blue Jays' offensive slump and injuries continue to be an issue, and a solution could be No. 26-ranked prospect Charles McAdoo.

Blue Jays' previous struggles with run support creep back this season

Blue Jays: Examining other closing options besides Jeff Hoffman

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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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 18

Blue Jays Injury Notes: Daulton Varsho Day-to-Day, Next Jose Berrios Rehab Set

The Toronto Blue Jays will tread carefully with center fielder Daulton Varsho over the coming days. The center fielder left Friday’s game with what the Blue Jays called left knee discomfort.

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Eric Lauer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 18

Blue Jays’ Eric Lauer Unhappy with Friday’s Role Pitching After Opener

Starting pitchers are creatures of habit. So are relievers. Put them into a new role and, well, sometimes things don't work out the way you hope. The Toronto Blue Jays are knee deep in starting pitching injuries.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / April 18

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer aims to hit right notes vs. D-backs

Max Scherzer's off-day preparation includes time on the piano. Don't knock it until you try it. Scherzer (1-2, 9.58 ERA) will get the ball on Saturday for the Toronto Blue Jays against Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.60) of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Lazaro Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Blue Jays Place Lazaro Estrada On 15-Day Injured List

The Blue Jays placed right-hander Lazaro Estrada on the 15-day injured list due to an impingement in his throwing shoulder. The placement is retroactive

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Blue Jays Injury: John Schneider Shares Crucial Update On Trey Yesavage

Trey Yesavage enjoyed a meteoric rise through the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league system to make his MLB debut for the team last year. The 22-year-old right-hander then became a vital part of their rotation in the postseason.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Injury News Before Diamondbacks Game

The Toronto Blue Jays opened their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 6-3 loss on Friday, marking their sixth defeat in the last eight games.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / April 18

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays drop the first game of the D-backs series, and Daulton Varsho departs with a knee injury

The Toronto Blue Jays are not doing themselves any favours on the road. After dropping two of three against the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week, the Blue Jays landed in Arizona looking to put a win in the record column against the Diamondbacks and turn things around in the desert.

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 18

Blue Jays Star Trey Yesavage One Step Closer to Regular-Season Debut

In preperation for defending their American League pennant, the Toronto Blue Jays went out and improved what was considered the weak spot of the roster in their rotation.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluebird Banter / April 18

Jays Lose 6-3, Varsho Exits With Knee Injury

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Jays lost and suffered an injury. Daulton Varsho left the game in the third with what’s being described as knee discomfort.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays: Examining other closing options besides Jeff Hoffman

Entering the 2026 season, Jeff Hoffman appeared to be the go-to arm for Blue Jays manager John Schneider in the ninth inning. With three blown save opportunities just a few weeks into the season, there might need to be some changes at the closer’s spot.

Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17