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Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann scratched from Single-A rehab start with neck soreness

Ricky Tiedemann has hit a bit of a snag in his climb back up the injury-laden mountain. The 23-year-old pitching prospect was originally slated to make his 2026 season debut with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday, but he didn’t end up pitching in what would’ve been his third overall rehab appearance — and now we know why.

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Addison Barger meeting with Blue Jays’ staff, aiming to begin Single-A rehab assignment this weekend

Outfielder Addison Barger is slated to fly back to Toronto to meet with Blue Jays teammates and personnel before heading out on a rehab assignment, manager John Schneider revealed on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Ernie Clement Receives Exciting News Away From Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement will be the centerpiece of a bobblehead giveaway in his hometown this summer at a Rochester Red Wings game. The Washington Nationals Triple-A affiliate will hand out an Ernie Clement bobblehead to the first 1,000 fans on July 28 at ESL Ballpark.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

The Blue Jays continue their agonizing battle with .500

The Toronto Blue Jays are back under .500, but what else is new? Despite a losing record, they occupy the final American League Wild Card spot, but that says more about the sad state of the AL as a whole in 2026.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 24

Blue Jays Predicted To Trade for Former National League Cy Young Award Winner

If there is one thing that the Toronto Blue Jays are finding out in 2026, it's that defending an American League East Division title and an American League pennant is difficult.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Blue Jays aim to end RISP woes against Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays have been littering the bases with stranded runners, something they will aim to change Wednesday night in their rubber match against the visiting Houston Astros.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays drop middle game of series with Astros in extra innings

The Toronto Blue Jays missed a chance to climb over the .500 mark on Tuesday afternoon, falling 9-7 to the Houston Astros in 11 innings. Former Blue Jays

Shane Bieber News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 24

Shane Bieber’s Return to Blue Jays Turns Bumpy Against Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays got Shane Bieber back in the rotation. Now they need him to start pitching like the Cy Young winner he was in 2020. His first start of the season came against the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.

Kazuma Okamoto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Blue Jays’ intriguing trend ends in high-scoring loss to Astros

Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has been a key force behind the Toronto Blue Jays’ offense in 2026. That remained true in their Tuesday matchup against the Houston Astros.

Ross Atkins News / Bluejaysnation / June 23

Ross Atkins highlights starting pitching as Blue Jays’ biggest need ahead of trade deadline

The midway point of the 2026 season is just around the corner. Before Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays general manager spoke to the media.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Blue Jays’ Ross Atkins Shares Anthony Santander Update Before Astros Game

Ahead of the 2025 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million contract. Before that, he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 23

Kim Ji-woo declines Blue Jays’ offer, enters KBO draft

The Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on a prospect. On Monday, Kim Ji-woo announced via his instagram that he has announced for the 2026 Korean Baseball Organization draft, thus not accepting the Blue Jays’ offer worth $1.5 million.

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Shane Bieber News / Field Level Media / June 23

Blue Jays RHP Shane Bieber set for season debut vs. Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays activated veteran right-hander Shane Bieber from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and he will make his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Houston Astros.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 23

Blue Jays: Yimi García’s return put on pause after experiencing bicep soreness

The 2026 version of the Toronto Blue Jays just keeps struggling with the injury bug. On Monday, before the Blue Jays’ 4-2 series-opening win over the

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 23

Blue Jays promote prospect Giaconino Lasaracina to Single-A

The Dunedin Blue Jays have not just one, but now two Italians on the roster. On Tuesday morning, Francys Romero reported that the Toronto Blue Jays promoted Giaconino Lasaracina to the D-Jays after a terrific start in the Florida Complex League.

Ross Atkins News / Yardbarker / June 23