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Blue Jays Gameday (April 10): Welcoming the Minnesota Twins for a three-game homestand

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to build some momentum after a tough six game stretch. The Jays dropped three games against the Chicago White Sox on the road before facing the Dodgers at home, winning the finale to salvage the series in the 2025 World Series rematch.

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Jeff Hoffman embracing refined approach to closer’s role in second season with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Jeff Hoffman hopes to be a better version of himself during his second season as the Blue Jays’ closer. “There were too many outings last year where I walked away not happy,” said Hoffman while evaluating his first stint as a full-time closer prior to converting his second save of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays: Davis Schneider is making a strong case for everyday playing time

The Toronto Blue Jays needed a hero Wednesday night, and the club turned to Davis Schneider to get the job done. With the club riding a losing streak and the Dodgers just a few innings away from sweeping the series, the coaching staff turned to Schneider in the bottom of the seventh inning to pinch hit for Nathan Lukes at the bottom of the order.

George Springer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 10

Why the Blue Jays Shouldn't Be Concerned About George Springer's Slow Start

The brutal .184 batting average with 14 strikeouts through a dozen games this season has been concerning for George Springer and the Toronto Blue Jays.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Patrick Corbin is set to make his Blue Jays debut against the Minnesota Twins

Heading into the 2026 season, it didn’t seem like the Toronto Blue Jays needed starting pitching help. The front office added two arms to the rotation in Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, had some backup arms in Eric Lauer and Bowden Francis at the ready, and also some insurance depth in the minors in Adam Macko and Ricky Tiedemann.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 10

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time

In the Toronto Blue Jays series wrap-up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Davis Schneider stepped up when it mattered the most. While he didn't record a hit, he put up productive at-bats coming off the bench. In the 7th inning, he came up with a pinch-hit walk, followed by scoring a run to tie the game in the 8th inning.

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

Which MLB hot starts can last?

Why Jesus Sanchez is viable option to bat second in Blue Jays' lineup

Blue Jays' Louis Varland proving his reliability in the bullpen

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays: Breaking down the offensive woes

The Toronto Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak with a cathartic (and maybe a little painful) 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Wednesday’s win was a step in the right direction for the Blue Jays, they’re still working their way through a slow offensive start to 2026.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Blue Jays bid to build momentum in series opener vs. Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays ended two streaks on Wednesday and will try to stop another streak Friday night when they host the Minnesota Twins. The Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak two days ago with a scruffy 4-3 win that also stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak.

Shohei Ohtani News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 10

Toronto Blue Jays Have a Two-Way Prospect Turning Heads Internally

Way back when Shohei Ohtani hit free agency for the first time, the Toronto Blue Jays made a bid at adding the two-way superstar before he ultimately chose the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto welcomes the Twins after snapping six-game losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays are in rough shape entering their fifth series of the season On Wednesday, they managed to snap a six-game skid, where they had went 1-7 over their last eight dating back to Cody Ponce’s injury.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / April 9

Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage strikes out six, allows four earned runs in most recent rehab appearance

The Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation could be getting some reinforcements sooner rather than later. On Thursday afternoon, Trey Yesavage made his second rehab start with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Josh Fleming, Austin Voth Elect Free Agency

Left-hander Josh Fleming and right-hander Austin Voth have both cleared waivers and elected free agency. Both were designated for assignment by the Blue Jays this week.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 9

Series recap: Blue Jays salvage finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays appeared headed for a seventh straight loss and a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, but then they broke

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 9

Why the Blue Jays Shouldn't Panic After Slow Start to 2026 Season

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a less-than-ideal start in their quest to defend their 2025 American League Pennant. They are coming off a series loss at home to the Los Angeles Dodgers and have fallen to a 5-7 record.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 10

Austin Voth, Josh Fleming elect free agency after being DFA’d by Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching depth took a hit on Thursday afternoon. According to The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon, both Austin Voth and Josh Fleming clear waivers and elected free agency.

Louie Varland News / Yardbarker / April 9

Blue Jays' Louis Varland proving his reliability in the bullpen

Setup man Louis Varland has been getting the job done efficiently in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen this season.

Blue Jays' Adam Macko deserves a midseason call-up

Why Jesus Sanchez is viable option to bat second in Blue Jays' lineup

Blue Jays manager John Schneider completely crashes out on umpire after getting ejected

Blue Jays' minor league team scored eight runs without a single hit

The 'Most 250-K MLB seasons' quiz

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 9

One Year Ago Today: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Made Blue Jays History

One year ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays ended months of uncertainty by signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500 million extension. The deal, announced April 9, 2025, was the largest in Blue Jays history by a wide margin, easily surpassing George Springer’s six-year, $150 million contract.

Dylan Cease News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 9

Dylan Cease Is Off to a Historic Start—Here’s What It Means for the Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays might not have gotten the results they had hoped for in their World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first two games of the series, but it was the franchise's top free agent signing who elevated them to a victory in game three.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / April 9

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer’s evolving approach is fueling his longevity in the game

Max Scherzer made his return to the Toronto Blue Jays this past offseason, and many are wondering how he is still doing it after all these years. Scherzer has proven much of baseball wrong, remaining a very effective starter at 41 years old.

Kevin Gausman News / Just Baseball / April 9

Through Rotation Uncertainty, Kevin Gausman Has Been a Rare Bright Spot

It seems like every day there’s a new pitcher either being placed on the injured list or called up from Triple-A for the Toronto Blue Jays. And while we’re incredibly early on in the season, it’s nice knowing that every time Kevin Gausman takes the ball for the Blue Jays, fans know what they’re going to get.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Blue Jays’ minor league team scored 8 runs without a single hit

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate had one of the wildest innings imaginable during their game on Tuesday. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats scored 10 runs in the second inning on just one hit during Tuesday’s game against the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field in Portland, Me.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 8