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Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Blue Jays’ Ricky Tiedemann set to throw first bullpen

It looks like one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best pitching prospects is on the way back. According to D.M. Fox, a terrific Blue Jays’ prospect writer, Ricky Tiedemann is set to throw his first bullpen on Friday.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Throwback Thursday: Revisiting the Daulton Varsho trade between the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks

One of the more notable trades in recent Toronto Blue Jays history was with the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Thursday, the Blue Jays played their series finale with the National League West team, with one of the players involved in the game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Blue Jays’ John Schneider explains Kevin Gausman’s recent slump

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in the American League. On Thursday, however, the hot streak took a slight detour as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Jays 9-5 to end the series.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Instant Reaction: Alejandro Kirk’s two home runs weren’t enough as Blue Jays fall 9-5 to Diamondbacks

The sweep wasn’t meant to be for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Thursday, the Jays fell 9-5 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, moving their season record to 40-34.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Blue Jays Make Unfortunate Announcement on Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Thursday's game at Rogers Centre aiming to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks after back-to-back wins the first two games, culminated by an 8-1 rout on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Strong Bo Bichette Statement After Blue Jays Game

The Toronto Blue Jays aren't the class of the AL East, but they're not far off. They're just a half-game behind the Tampa Bay Rays for second place and two behind the New York Yankees for first ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / LWOSports.com / June 19

MLB Top 5: Toronto Blue Jays Pitchers

This is the fifth and final article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Toronto Blue Jays. In this installment are right- and left-handed starting pitchers as well as relievers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 19

Blue Jays set to welcome future Hall of Famer back to rotation

Blue Jays set to welcome future Hall of Fame right-hander back to rotation

The Blue Jays are about to get a big boost.

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Bo Bichette News / Fastball on SI / June 19

Bo Bichette Joins Special American League History with Another Home Run on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays' shortstop Bo Bichette continued his resurgent season on Wednesday, helping the Jays to an 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Clear Message About Blue Jays’ Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. already got what he wanted financially when he inked a 14-year, $500 million extension in April. Now we’ll see if Guerrero gets what he wants when it comes to the Blue Jays’ lineup.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer goes four innings in what could be his final rehab appearance

The Toronto Blue Jays played against the Arizona Diamondbacks last night, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:07 PM. Before Eric Lauer toed the rubber, all eyes were down in Syracuse at Polar Park, where Max Scherzer and the Buffalo Bisons were slated to play against the Worcester Red Sox, with their first pitch coming at 6:46 PM.

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / June 19

Kevin Gausman aims to complete Jays' sweep of Diamondbacks

The Toronto Blue Jays will send right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound on Thursday afternoon as they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 19

John Schneider Leaves No Doubt About His Opinion of Max Scherzer Amid Rehab

Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Max Scherzer is getting closer to his return to the show, as he continues his rehab work in the minors. On Wednesday, the three-time Cy Young winner made another start for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons against the Boston Red Sox affiliate Worcester Red Sox.

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Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

Blue Jays’ top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage tagged with first professional loss

It wasn’t a great start for the Toronto Blue Jays’ top pitching prospect on Wednesday. Trey Yesavage made his 13th professional start on Wednesday evening against the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees’ Double-A team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Addison Barger Message After Blue Jays Game

The Blue Jays earned an impressive 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, improving to 40-33 overall and 24-13 at home—putting them just two games behind the Yankees in the AL East.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 18

Eric Lauer fans eight as Blue Jays cruise past Diamondbacks

Eric Lauer struck out a season-best eight, Bo Bichette homered among three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 on Wednesday night.

Max Scherzer News / Inside The Diamonds / June 18

Max Scherzer Inching Closer to Returning

The Toronto Blue Jays are making steady progress in their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reinforcements are on the horizon. After edging out a 5-4 win in the series opener, the Blue Jays are aiming to take the middle game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 18

The Blue Jays Bullpen Has Been a Surprising Strength This Year

Entering Wednesday’s action, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen ranks 11th in baseball in ERA (3.65) and ninth in FIP (3.62). Neither of those numbers are likely to knock anyone’s socks off, but when you take a look at some of the names that have been logging innings this season, what this bullpen has accomplished has become much more impressive.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 18