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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.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / June 23

Jays Blow Comeback, Lose 9-7 in 11 Innings

It wasn’t the triumphant return we’d hoped for from the Biebs. When a command guy like Shane Bieber isn’t hitting his spots, it can turn into batting practice pretty quickly.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 23

Blue Jays GM Hints at Biggest Needs Ahead of Trade Deadline

A lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline on August 3rd. However, as the halfway point approaches, teams can begin to figure out if they're buyers or sellers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

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

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.