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Blue Jays activate Chad Green, send Erik Swanson to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays made a roster move ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. On Tuesday evening, it was announced by the team that

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Happy Birthday Duane Ward

Duane Ward turns 60 today. Duane is number 2 on the Blue Jays’ all-time saves list with 121. Jordan Romano is tied for third on the list at 104. Ward was born May 18, 1964, in Park View, New Mexico.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 1 hour ago

Betting on internal improvements, underwhelming off-season additions have created more questions than answers for struggling Blue Jays

Last winter, the Toronto Blue Jays doubled down on a roster that struggled to perform consistently and suffered a sweep in the post-season for the third time in four seasons — a gamble that has suddenly put their 2024 campaign at risk of falling to the wayside.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 4 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Entering Tuesday’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays (24-29), the Chicago White Sox (15-40) are on a six-game losing streak. The contest starts at 7:40 PM ET on SN1 with the Blue Jays listed as -214 favorites, while the are +180 underdogs who may be heading for a seventh straight defeat.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Bluejaysnation / 8 hours ago

Keep or Trade? Yusei Kikuchi could be one of the best rental pitchers available this summer

After dropping three of four to the Detroit Tigers last weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays now sit 12.0 games back in the AL East with a 24-29 record. With the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles continuing to rattle off wins, optimism may be at the lowest point in several seasons for the Blue Jays fanbase.

Erik Swanson News / Bluejaysnation / 15 hours ago

Erik Swanson could wind up being optioned when the Blue Jays bring back bullpen reinforcements

The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen has been one of the season’s lowest-ranked relief groups in the big leagues. What was a solid core group of arms last season has spiralled into a 28th-ranked 4.95 ERA and a squad that has allowed opponents to hit a .254 average, tied for second last with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 13 hours ago

Minor League Report: Addison Barger hit his sixth home run of the season

Every single Blue Jays affiliate won their game on Sunday. For the first time in a while, the Buffalo Bisons, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Vancouver Canadians, and the Dunedin Blue Jays all won their games, while the FCL Blue Jays weren’t in action.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / 14 hours ago

Jays Hit Three Home Runs, And Win

Blue Jays 5 White Sox 1 A WIN! We should celebrate each win because they are few and far between this season. Chris Bassitt had neck spasms, so the team didn’t think he would be able to start earlier this morning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Blue Jays break slide, continue White Sox's woes

George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Davis Schneider homered to back five shutout innings from Chris Bassitt to lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-1 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / 1 hour ago

Instant Reaction: The Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox on the back of three home runs

If the Toronto Blue Jays played the Chicago White Sox for each of the 162 games on the season schedule, they’d be the best team in baseball history. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Jays started their second series against the White Sox this week, defeating the worst team in the league by a score of 5-1.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / 23 hours ago

Taco Stand – Are The Blue Jays Bad...?

TACO STAND – ARE THE BLUE JAYS BAD...? Welcome to the Taco Stand, a tongue-in-shell look at the Blue Jays, Baseball, and other topics I tangentially connect to the two.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 2 minutes ago

The Blue Jays drop some more City Connect uniform hints

There aren’t many positives about the Toronto Blue Jays right now, so to avoid having a cry about how depressing this team is right now, why not focus on something else?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 10 hours ago

The Blue Jays are finding new ways to lose and they’re quickly sinking

Has the time come to place a choking label on the Toronto Blue Jays? Some will say Sunday’s ludicrous display might not prevent such a shameful designation from soon being glued onto the once-hopeful white and blue. Sunday’s matinee started with the usual lethargic Blue Jays’ offensive start.

MLB News / ClutchPoints / May 26

Blue Jays take another step toward selling with bonkers loss to Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays lost a brutal game to the Detroit Tigers by the score of 14-11 on Matt Vierling’s three-run walk-off home run off of Jordan Romano, and it resulted in the Tigers taking three out of the four games in the series, dropping the Blue Jays to 23-29 overall.

George Springer News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Blue Jays Outfielder Compiling a Disappointing OPS

Outfielder George Springer continues to struggle offensively at the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays, as he ranks 155 out of 157 qualified players in OPS at .539.

Toronto Blue Jays News / ClutchPoints / May 24

3 Blue Jays players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season

The 2024 season was always going to be difficult for the Toronto Blue Jays as they battled for a playoff spot in a competitive AL East. Last year, the division sent three teams to the playoffs and is just as deep this season.

Kevin Gausman News / Total Apex Sports / May 24

Toronto Blue Jays Starter Has Wonderful Outing On May 23

Toronto Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Kevin Gausman had a dominant start on May 23 on the road against the Detroit Tigers. Gausman tossed six innings and surrendered one earned run while striking out a season-high 10 batters as the Blue Jays dominated the Detroit Tigers 9-1 on Thursday.

Daulton Varsho News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

Blue Jays Outfielder Is Looking Like A New Player

The 2024 season has brought a new, improved, and confident Daulton Varsho. Varsho’s offense has been great, and his contact has been strong. He’s been doing a significant amount of damage, especially recently.

Alek Manoah News / Field Level Media / May 24

Blue Jays hope Alek Manoah continues turnaround vs. Tigers

Alek Manoah is beginning to resemble the dominant pitcher who was chosen for the 2022 All-Star Game. After a disastrous 2023 campaign, the Toronto Blue Jays' right-hander has put together back-to-back solid seven-inning outings.

Kevin Gausman News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

Blue Jays Ace Records Double Digit Strikeouts For The First Time This Season

Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a solid outing against the Tigers. He recorded 10 strikeouts, the most this season. That’s his first double-digit strikeout count this season, and he looked pretty comfortable on the mound.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Disappointing Blue Jays have tough decisions to make to get back to contention

As the sand keeps falling through the hourglass, the Blue Jays will have to think about how they handle a summer where they are unexpectedly out of contention.

Keep or Trade? Blue Jays face a big decision with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Two-time All-Star shortstop a trade target for Braves?

MLB wild-card hopefuls that should consider selling at trade deadline

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

MLB home run props for 5/22: Back Vlad, and you won't be sad

There were a ton of home runs in all three games we targeted Tuesday, but we chose the wrong players. Oh well. Let's keep trusting the process with our three favorite HR bets for Wednesday.

MLB strikeout props for 5/22: Fade the A's tonight

MLB best bets: Predictions and picks for Wed. 5/22

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Wed. 5/22

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Topps creates card for fan who got hit in face with foul ball

Topps creates limited-edition baseball card for Blue Jays fan who got hit in face with foul ball

After she got hit and had nothing to show for it except for the black eye, Topps hooked her up by creating a baseball card design for her.

Danny Jansen is solidifying himself as one of baseball’s top offensive catchers

The Blue Jays are finally facing a soft schedule and they need to capitalize

MLB wild-card hopefuls that should consider selling at trade deadline

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

MLB wild-card hopefuls that should consider selling at trade deadline

We're a quarter of the way through the MLB season, and the early results are setting the stage for a fascinating trade deadline on July 30. Here are four teams flirting with postseason berths that should opt to be deadline sellers.

Tigers' Reese Olson has received no support despite brilliant 2024 start

Mets' Francisco Lindor opens up about ongoing offensive struggles

Watch: Red Sox star sets new franchise record amid hot streak

Watch: Corey Seager ruins Phillies fan's nachos with home run

Checking in on the Padres' decision to not re-sign Josh Hader

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18