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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Historic Milestone as Toronto Blue Jays Move Closer in AL East

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 on Wednesday at Rogers Centre, moving to 40-33 on the season. Toronto is still in third place in the American League East, but they are just 2.0 games behind the reeling New York Yankees for first, as New York has lost six straight games.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays defeat Diamondbacks 8-1 to win six of their last seven series

It’s starting to look like the Toronto Blue Jays are the real deal. On Wednesday evening, they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 to move to 40-33 for the season.

Eric Lauer News / Bluebird Banter / June 18

Jays Win Big

Diamondbacks 1 Jay 8 Quick recap, because I'm in a meeting. I'll put up a full recap later. Eric Lauer was terrific, five inning, one earned. If I was voting on 'most pleasant surprise', Eric would be my choice.

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.

Richard Lovelady News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Former Blue Jays Reliever Makes Next Career Move

If former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Richard Lovelady makes it back to a big-league mound this summer, we don't expect he'll do so in a Minnesota Twins uniform.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Under the Radar Blue Jays prospect: Yondrei Rojas

Yondrei Rojas is one of the more interesting relief prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system. The right-handed pitcher will be the subject of this week’s Under the Radar Blue Jays’ prospect.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Jonatan Clase considered day-to-day, Myles Straw hoping to avoid IL stint following injury departures

Following a rough night for a pair of Toronto Blue Jays outfielders, the team appears to have caught a break with Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw. Both departed Tuesday’s 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks due to injury.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / June 18

How next few weeks could impact Blue Jays’ trade deadline plans

It’s nearly that time of year again. As last weekend’s Rafael Devers-to-the-Giants blockbuster reminded us, the heart of trade season is almost upon us.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / June 18

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays win in dramatic fashion thanks to Bichette and Barger home runs in the ninth inning

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column, dramatically walking off the Arizona Diamondbacks thanks to home run power from the top of the batting order.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 18

Blue Jays hope to figure out OF situation ahead of D-backs clash

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night with a big question in the outfield.

Addison Barger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger puts Diamondbacks to sleep with monster walk-off HR

The Toronto Blue Jays ended their recent skid in thrilling fashion, and it was Addison Barger’s walk-off home run that slammed the door shut on the Arizona Diamondbacks in their clash tonight.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17

Back-to-back HRs in 9th lift Jays over D-backs

Bo Bichette and Addison Barger hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasts second-level homer vs. Diamondbacks

Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a second-level home run to put his team up 2-0 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The four-time All-Star has had a relatively quiet season by his standards, but he’s still on pace to make the Midsummer Classic once again.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Max Scherzer Announcement Made After Blue Jays’ Third Straight Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third straight game, getting swept by the Philadelphia Phillies—capped off by Sunday’s 11-4 loss on the road. The weekend losses dropped Toronto to third in the American League East, with a 38-33 record, 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in second place.

Bowden Francis News / Fastball on SI / June 17

Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Bowden Francis Hurts Shoulder, Heads to Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

Alan Roden News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Blue Jays outfielder left a mark from smashing into wall on a catch

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Alan Roden went all-out for a catch on Sunday, and sold out so hard that he actually made an impression on the wall. Roden ran full-speed into the left field wall during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 14

Kyle Schwarber shines as Phillies return to form with latest win

Still without Bryce Harper as he recovers from a wrist injury, the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Friday night.

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Alejandro Kirk News / Just Baseball / June 12

Alejandro Kirk Has Emerged as MLB’s Second Best Catcher

Few teams have been hotter as of late than the Toronto Blue Jays. The club is 8-2 over their last 10 games and they’ve statistically been the best team in the game since the start of May, per FanGraphs’ WAR.