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Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman

Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman is officially out of a job (as the closer). Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced to reporters on Friday that Hoffman has been removed from his role as the team’s closer.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Gives George Springer Injury Update Before Guardians Game

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Gives George Springer Injury Update Before Guardians Game

George Springer’s return from a toe injury may be closer than Toronto Blue Jays fans expected. Manager John Schneider provided an encouraging update on

Sean Keys News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits two home runs in Fisher Cats’ 6-4 victory

Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits two home runs in Fisher Cats’ 6-4 victory

Sean Keys is quickly making a name for himself in the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system. The corner infielder was drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 draft and led the organization in home runs in 2025.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 24
Advanced Stats Answer the Blue Jays Two Biggest Questions

Advanced Stats Answer the Blue Jays Two Biggest Questions

The Toronto Blue Jays have won four of their last five, and reinforcements are almost here—but first some decisions will have to be made. Trey Yesavage and José Berríos are on the verge of returns to the rotation, and manager John Schneider is considering making a change in the ninth inning with Jeff Hoffman's recent struggles.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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 / Bluejaysnation / April 24
Eloy Jiménez is providing value to the Blue Jays’ lineup in early season audition

Eloy Jiménez is providing value to the Blue Jays’ lineup in early season audition

Through 24 games to open the 2026 regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence has left much to be desired. Sitting with a 10-14 record, the Blue Jays

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / April 24
Blue Jays: Who goes when George Springer returns?

Blue Jays: Who goes when George Springer returns?

The Toronto Blue Jays are about to get some much-needed reinforcements with George Springer nearing a return from the injured list with a fractured toe.  Springer’s importance cannot be overstated.

Eric Lauer News / Just Baseball / April 24
Eric Lauer Hasn’t Been Passing the Blue Jays’ Vibe Check

Eric Lauer Hasn’t Been Passing the Blue Jays’ Vibe Check

Amid a lot of injuries to key pieces in their starting rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays have had to rely on some names that otherwise might not have held rotation spots.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 24
Blue Jays Could Seek New Free-Agent Starter While Key Players Still Rehabbing

Blue Jays Could Seek New Free-Agent Starter While Key Players Still Rehabbing

Anybody who is following baseball this season knows of the injury crisis that the Toronto Blue Jays are going through right now, especially with the starting rotation.

Brendon Little News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 23
Blue Jays Star Reliever is Dominating Triple-A Following Shocking Send Down

Blue Jays Star Reliever is Dominating Triple-A Following Shocking Send Down

The Toronto Blue Jays have experienced some woes in the injury department, but those issues are far from the only reason they find themselves near the bottom of the American League East and struggling to win ball games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23
Blue Jays in evaluation mode as homestand opens vs. Guardians

Blue Jays in evaluation mode as homestand opens vs. Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to gain some traction during a six-game homestand that starts Friday night against the Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays completed a 4-5 road trip with a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday as they continue to seek the magic of last season.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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 / Bluejaysnation / April 23
3 Buffalo Bisons pitchers who are next in line for a promotion to the big leagues

3 Buffalo Bisons pitchers who are next in line for a promotion to the big leagues

With the 2026 season being a rough go so far for the Blue Jays, there have been some notable issues that have flared up all season, one of which is a taxed starting rotation and bullpen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 23
Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin has played his way into a bigger role in the rotation until reinforcements arrive

Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin has played his way into a bigger role in the rotation until reinforcements arrive

The Toronto Blue Jays are navigating a barrage of injuries to begin the 2026 season, most notably in the starting rotation. Trey Yesavage, Bowden Francis,

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Jeff Hoffman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 23
Why Jeff Hoffman May Not Be Done as the Blue Jays' Closer - Yet

Why Jeff Hoffman May Not Be Done as the Blue Jays' Closer - Yet

Jeff Hoffman has been something of a lightning rod for criticism among Toronto Blue Jays fans ever since surrendering the game-tying home run to Miguel Rojas in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (and probably even before that too).

Brendon Little News / Bluejaysnation / April 23
Blue Jays: Brendon Little is doing all the right things in Buffalo

Blue Jays: Brendon Little is doing all the right things in Buffalo

Brendon Little needed a reset, and the confines of Sahlen Field provided the refuge he was seeking away from the bright lights of the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays reliever was dominant to start the 2025 season, but the southpaw struggled down the stretch and seemed like a shade of his former self as October rolled around.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Shares Off-Field Update on Thursday

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Shares Off-Field Update on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has had an unbelievably successful career in Major League Baseball. Playing in his 19th year in the majors, Scherzer has appeared in 487 games, pitching to a 3.24 ERA in 2979 1/3 innings, totaling 3,499 strikeouts with 784 walks.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / April 23
Blue Jays: What Dylan Cease is doing differently to get better results in 2026

Blue Jays: What Dylan Cease is doing differently to get better results in 2026

Dylan Cease has been everything the Toronto Blue Jays hoped he would be when they signed him to a seven-year, $210 million contract this past offseason.  The right-hander has struck out an MLB-leading 44 batters through his first five starts in blue with a 2.10 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 23
Series Recap: Blue Jays take two of three from Angels to win first series in April

Series Recap: Blue Jays take two of three from Angels to win first series in April

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally won a series. Although they dropped two of three in the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they finished on a high-note by scoring eight runs in the first inning on Sunday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 23
Blue Jays vs Guardians Preview: Probable Starters, How Toronto Can Win Series

Blue Jays vs Guardians Preview: Probable Starters, How Toronto Can Win Series

The 2025 American League pennant winners have had less than an ideal start to their season as the ballclub has fallen victim to the injured list in a big way.

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 22
Blue Jays Must Make Tough Decision Upon Trey Yesavage's Return

Blue Jays Must Make Tough Decision Upon Trey Yesavage's Return

The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with the injury bug to start the 2026 season. They currently have four starting pitchers on the injured list, including Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, José Berríos, and Cody Ponce.

Eric Lauer News / Yardbarker / April 22
Eric Lauer's struggles a concern in the Blue Jays rotation

Eric Lauer's struggles a concern in the Blue Jays rotation

Eric Lauer's performance in the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation this season has raised concerns.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense
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Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
MLB Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays Could Part Ways With All-Star Pitcher

MLB Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays Could Part Ways With All-Star Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays were expected to come out sharp in 2026, but the opening stretch has gotten messy. Inconsistent results, missed chances, and an uneven rhythm have created pressure around the club.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 22
The Blue Jays’ Best Closer Option Needs a Shot in the Role

The Blue Jays’ Best Closer Option Needs a Shot in the Role

The Toronto Blue Jays are 10-13 through 23 games and sit in fourth-place in the American League East despite projections to be one of the best teams in baseball and reprising their role as reigning AL Champions.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Blue Jays Facing Troubling Trey Yesavage Development on Tuesday

Blue Jays Facing Troubling Trey Yesavage Development on Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff has been derailed by injuries, yet one player remains on the verge of returning, and he has the potential to make a major impact.

Louie Varland News / Yardbarker / April 21
Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers

Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers

Louis Varland has surpassed expectations in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen.

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman cruising as a bona fide ace
Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker / April 21
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. silencing critics with high-level offense

The Toronto Blue Jays' 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels demonstrated how their franchise player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., is remaining consistent with his offense. 

Ernie Clement proving to be a spark plug for Blue Jays
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