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Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman records 2,000th career strikeout

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman records 2,000th career strikeout

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman is the newest addition to baseball’s 2,000 career strikeout club. Pitching in the 370th game of his career, Gausman — who made his major-league debut at the Rogers Centre almost 13 years to the day (May 23, 2013) — entered Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays needing just three strikeouts to reach 2,000.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Blue Jays Place Addison Barger on IL, DFA Eric Lauer

Blue Jays Place Addison Barger on IL, DFA Eric Lauer

Ahead of their pivotal home series against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays made a series of roster moves that unfortunately included the loss of a key bat.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Blue Jays Gameday (May 11th): Kevin Gausman starts Monday’s series opener against Rays

Blue Jays Gameday (May 11th): Kevin Gausman starts Monday’s series opener against Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays start this week off with a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. Just one week ago, the Blue Jays managed to score just four runs in a three game series at Tropicana Field.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Blue Jays Injury Updates: Barger dealing with elbow joint inflammation, Lukes progressing towards rehab assignment, Bieber to throw one-inning live BP and more

Blue Jays Injury Updates: Barger dealing with elbow joint inflammation, Lukes progressing towards rehab assignment, Bieber to throw one-inning live BP and more

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered yet another lengthy slew of injury updates ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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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.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Series Preview: Blue Jays face Rays for second time this past week

Series Preview: Blue Jays face Rays for second time this past week

For the second time this month, the Toronto Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays. Last time, it didn’t go so well for the Jays. Over three games at Tropicana Field, the Blue Jays mustered just four runs, falling 5-1 last Monday, 4-3 on Tuesday, and 3-0 on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 11
Blue Jays Turn to a Familiar Face in Series Opener Lineup Against the Rays

Blue Jays Turn to a Familiar Face in Series Opener Lineup Against the Rays

Well, it was quite the weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays. They snapped their four-game losing streak and welcomed back slugging outfielder Addison Barger to the team as he was finally taken off the injured list.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to receive cortisone injection to help manage right thumb

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to receive cortisone injection to help manage right thumb

Injured right-hander Max Scherzer is due to receive yet another cortisone injection in his pitching arm, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday. Scherzer, who had a cortisone shot injected last Thursday to address his right forearm tendinitis, will soon receive another one — but this time in his right thumb.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk Update Emerges After 33 Missed Games

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk Update Emerges After 33 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a difficult spot right now. Sitting at 18-22 and third in the AL East, they trail the Tampa Bay Rays by 8.5 games. The Blue Jays have faltered partly due to an offense that has been operating shorthanded for most of the season.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage Reacts to New Topps Trading Card

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage Reacts to New Topps Trading Card

Trey Yesavage has officially arrived for his first full season with the Toronto Blue Jays, returning from the injured list in late April. He missed the first month of the season while recovering from a right shoulder impingement.

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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.

Addison Barger News / Field Level Media / May 11
Blue Jays send OF Addison Barger (elbow) back to 10-day IL

Blue Jays send OF Addison Barger (elbow) back to 10-day IL

After just one game on the active roster over the weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Addison Barger back on the injured list Monday, this time with right elbow inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Blue Jays officially call-up Yariel Rodríguez from Triple-A Buffalo among flurry of roster moves

Blue Jays officially call-up Yariel Rodríguez from Triple-A Buffalo among flurry of roster moves

Prior to Monday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays officially selected the contract of Yariel Rodríguez to the Major League roster and announced he would be active for Monday’s contest.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Blue Jays designate Eric Lauer for assignment

Blue Jays designate Eric Lauer for assignment

The Eric Lauer era is over. On Monday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Lauer has been designated for assignment. This comes a day following one of his worst outings as a Blue Jay.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 11
Blue Jays DFA Lauer with Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Blue Jays DFA Eric Lauer with Yariel Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Lauer's May 10 meltdown performance was the last straw for the 30-year-old after giving up six earned runs, including three home runs.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
Blue Jays Designate Eric Lauer For Assignment, Place Addison Barger On IL

Blue Jays Designate Eric Lauer For Assignment, Place Addison Barger On IL

The Blue Jays announced that left-hander Eric Lauer has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to right-hander Yariel Rodríguez. It was reported yesterday that the Jays would be selecting Rodriguez to the roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 11
Blue Jays Notes: Skid Snapped, More Injury Scares, Kaz Breaking Through

Blue Jays Notes: Skid Snapped, More Injury Scares, Kaz Breaking Through

The road woes have definitely been a problem for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. In fairness, they are as shorthanded as a team ultimately can be, but that doesn’t mean series away from Rogers Centre haven’t been an issue.  The Jays were on a four-game losing streak heading back to Canada for the series against the Los Angeles Angels this weekend.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
3 prospect pitchers to follow on the Florida Complex League Blue Jays

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The Toronto Blue Jays might not have gotten off to a strong start, but their counterparts in the Florida Complex League are firing on all cylinders out of the gate.

Eric Lauer News / Bluejaysnation / May 11
Blue Jays: Breaking down Eric Lauer’s struggles this season

Blue Jays: Breaking down Eric Lauer’s struggles this season

Eric Lauer was unquestionably one of the most important members of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays. He stabilized the starting rotation when it was ravaged

Addison Barger News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 11
Fears Far From Eased For Blue Jays as Addison Barger Scheduled For MRI

Fears Far From Eased For Blue Jays as Addison Barger Scheduled For MRI

It might seem like the Toronto Blue Jays just activated their missing slugger, Addison Barger, from the injured list. Well, that is because they did.  Barger has only played in nine games for the Jays this season, one being his first back against the Los Angeles Angels just this last weekend.

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / May 11
Kevin Gausman, Jays out to avenge sweep by first-place Rays

Kevin Gausman, Jays out to avenge sweep by first-place Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for payback Monday night when they clash with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series. The Rays held the Blue Jays to four runs in sweeping a three-game series May 4-6 at St.

Yariel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
Blue Jays to select Yariel Rodriguez’s contract

Blue Jays to select Yariel Rodriguez’s contract

The Blue Jays will be selecting the contract of right-hander Yariel Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo, according to reporter Francys Romero.  Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi note that Rodriguez will be added to the roster prior to Monday’s game with the Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 10
How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

Things just keep getting worse for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer, who has been the weakest link in the starting rotation.  In late April, Lauer expressed frustrations with being a bulk pitcher.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 10
Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto has transformed into critical run producer for Blue Jays

His lack of power at the beginning of the season had many doubting his offensive abilities.

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