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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

The Toronto Blue Jays could be in the market for a starter at the 2026 trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays probably already intended to acquire a starting pitcher at the 2026 trade deadline, but Max Scherzer’s latest injury has made it a non-negotiable. The team placed the 41-year-old on the injured list on Wednesday with back spasms just a few hours before his scheduled start.

Brandon Valenzuela News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Brandon Valenzuela’s Green Monster shot clinches sweep of Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays have been up and down this season, and their series against the Boston Red Sox was a good way for them to get back on track. For the past two days, they’ve been able to hold their own against them, and in the last game of the series, it wasn’t as easy as they thought it probably would be.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 18

Blue Jays Accomplish Something They Hadn't Done Since March

The Toronto Blue Jays haven't been great on the road this season, and they were coming off a two-game skid that desperately needed to be snapped. That is exactly what they did as the team easily stole the series, allowing only one run in the first two games.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays bats come alive to sweep Red Sox at Fenway Park

How sweep it is! The Toronto Blue Jays are on the doorstep of .500; they sit in the third American League Wild Card spot, as they just swept the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, outscoring them 13-4 across three games in this dominant mid-week series.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. breaks homerless streak, gets shade from John Schneider

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started the week of June 15 with an MLB Injury. The Toronto Blue Jays star endured back tightness before facing the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Brandon Valenzuela delivers in 9th, Blue Jays sweep Red Sox

Brandon Valenzuela's two-out double against Aroldis Chapman drove in Ernie Clement with the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 victory Wednesday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Facing Backlash After Trey Yesavage Decision

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Thursday’s series finale at Fenway Park with momentum on their side. Consecutive wins over the Boston Red Sox, including

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reacts To Tyler Heineman’s Parting Message

With Alejandro Kirk coming off the injured list and Brandon Valenzuela playing well, the Blue Jays did not need a third catcher. As a result, they opted to trade Tyler Heineman to the Los Angeles Angels for cash, doing so on Wednesday.

Tyler Heineman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Tyler Heineman bids farewell to Blue Jays after Angels trade

Tyler Heineman’s seven-year MLB career has taken plenty of twists and turns. In his latest move, the catcher has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Los Angeles Angels.

Sean Keys News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 18

Blue Jays Prospect Sean Keys Homers 3 Straight Games. So Why Isn't He Coming Up?

So, is it time to call up Sean Keys? His numbers are leaning that way and he has been impressive lately, but the roster says not yet. Keys is doing everything a rising prospect needs to do to gain attention and force the conversation about moving up to MLB.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Blue Jays: Addison Barger and Lenyn Sosa closing in on rehab assignments

The Toronto Blue Jays’ roster is slowly fighting its way back to full strength as the halfway point of the 2026 MLB regular season approaches. Speaking

Anthony Santander News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Blue Jays injury update: Anthony Santander could start hitting next week

The Toronto Blue Jays could be getting some power back in their lineup… eventually. Speaking to the media before Thursday’s series finale against the Red Sox, Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted that Anthony Santander could begin hitting within the next week.

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Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Ernie Clement Is Hitting .308 on a Profile That Shouldn't Work. Enjoy It While It Lasts.

Ernie Clement’s 2026 batting profile doesn’t seem to match the recent uptick in his offensive power related production. Clement is a low walk, low strikeout, high contact hitter, and always has been throughout his career.

John Schneider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Blue Jays’ John Schneider shares plethora of injury updates before Red Sox game

With the Toronto Blue Jays finishing up a series against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon, the team is dealing with a myriad of injuries, though some have received key updates.

Addison Barger News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Blue Jays Announce Disappointing Addison Barger News on Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of the season trying to overcome injuries to key contributors, including Addison Barger. Entering Thursday’s series

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 18

Thursday Jays Notes

We have an early start today, 1:30 Eastern. Using seven pitcher on day two of 16 games in a row is less than optimal. It puts a fair bit of pressure on Trey Yesavage today.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

June 18 Gameday: Trey Yesavage starts as Blue Jays look for their first series sweep since March

The Toronto Blue Jays are going for the series sweep on Thursday afternoon when they take on the Boston Red Sox. After claiming the first two games of

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Louis Varland is one of 5 Blue Jays relievers to display utter dominance

Blink and you may have missed it, but Louis Varland had one of the most dominant appearances by a Toronto Blue Jays reliever you’ll ever see. It took the Blue Jays’ closer three minutes and six seconds to shut down the Boston Red Sox in order in the bottom of the ninth inning last night.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Blue Jays: Shane Bieber reaches 80 pitches in rehab start with Bisons

The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation needs Shane Bieber to return more than ever now. On the same day the club placed right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day

Myles Straw News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 18

Blue Jays Needed Someone to Step Up. Myles Straw Has Delivered

It is always hard to give credit to the players who are stealing headlines, no matter the sport. Whether that is an offensive lineman in football, or a defensive specialist in basketball, they will never receive the recognition that All-Stars get simply because what they do isn't flashy.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18