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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays score two touchdowns to take the series against the San Diego Padres

The Toronto Blue Jays looked to win the series against the San Diego Padres, who were riding a five-game losing streak heading into the evening contest.

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Blue Jays Announce Anthony Santander News After Leaving Padres Game

The Toronto Blue Jays had a feel-good performance against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. After a 3-0 shutout victory in the series opener, the Blue Jays jumped out to a 7-0 lead over San Diego in the second game of this three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 21

Blue Jays shut out Padres for a second consecutive game

Right-hander Kevin Gausman struck out nine, Daulton Varsho hit a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays trounced the visiting San Diego Padres 14-0 on Wednesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

A free agent signing or trading for a bat may be necessary for the Blue Jays

It’s now been six games since the Toronto Blue Jays have scored more than four runs in a contest. While they’ve split those games with three wins and three losses, that level of run production isn’t going to cut it for a team that has playoff aspirations and the fourth-highest payroll in MLB.

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Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Blue Jays Receive Andres Gimenez News on Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays secured their first shutout of the season with a 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Chris Bassitt delivered a stellar performance, pitching six innings and allowing only four hits while striking out six batters.

Arjun Nimmala News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 21

Toronto Blue Jays' Top Prospect Assumes Share of League-Lead in Homers

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala just keeps hitting at High-A Vancouver, as he now has a share of the Northwest League lead in home runs. Just 19 years old, Nimmala is the No.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

Alan Roden continues to terrorize triple-A pitching, building case to receive another major-league opportunity in 2025

Since being optioned to triple-A Buffalo on May 7, outfielder Alan Roden has taken off at the plate with the Bisons, getting back to the standout prospect that earned him an opportunity with the Toronto Blue Jays coming out of spring training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

1 player Toronto Blue Jays must trade before 2025 deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays enter late May 2025 at a crossroads. Hovering around .500 with a 22-23 record, they remain within striking distance in the American League East, but the margin for error is razor-thin.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

Blue Jays top prospect pitcher Trey Yesavage strikes out ten in Vancouver Canadians debut

The Toronto Blue Jays made a flurry of organizational moves in the farm system this past weekend, most notably moving a trio of pitchers from single-A Dunedin to high-A Vancouver.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 21

Blue Jays aim to extend Padres' losing streak, offensive woes

The Toronto Blue Jays likely will need more than three hits on Wednesday against the visiting San Diego Padres if they want to clinch a series victory.

Bowden Francis News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

Should the Blue Jays be concerned about Bowden Francis?

Bowden Francis emerged as one of the most positive and surprising developments during a 2024 season that fell far short of expectations. After being re-inserted into the starting rotation in August, the lanky righthander went 4-2 with a 1.53 ERA over nine starts, while twice taking no-hit bids into the ninth inning.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

The Blue Jays need more from Kevin Gausman in order to succeed

While the Blue Jays are 9-8 so far for May and sit with a record of 23-24 overall, in many ways, it feels like things have gone worse than that for this team lately.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Blue Jays extend Padres' offensive woes with shutout

Right-hander Chris Bassitt pitched six stellar innings, Anthony Santander hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Instant Reaction: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander went deep in Blue Jays’ 3-0 win against Padres

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column. On Tuesday, they started a three-game series against the San Diego Padres, defeating them 3-0 to move their record to 23-24.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown called up to New Hampshire amidst 2025 breakout

With roughly a month and a half in the books in the minor league season, the Blue Jays issued a wave of transactions in recent days. The most attention-grabbing move was top pitching prospects Trey Yesavage, Khal Stephen, and Gage Stanifer moving up from single-A Dunedin to high-A Vancouver.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Exciting Max Scherzer News

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking to rebound after a challenging series against the Detroit Tigers, culminating in a narrow 3-2 loss on Sunday. Despite a solid six-inning performance from José Berríos, the Blue Jays were unable to overcome the Tigers' offense, led by Spencer Torkelson's three RBIs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays may soon face crowded bullpen as rehabbing arms inch closer to return

After slamming into a wall due to exhaustion earlier this month, Toronto Blue Jays relievers have recovered quickly as of late and have re-emerged as one of the sport’s most effective bullpens over the last week-and-a-half.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 20

Blue Jays No. 1 Pitching Prospect Moves Step Closer to Toronto After 7 Pro Outings

The Toronto Blue Jays promoted their No. 1 pitching prospect, right-hander Trey Yesavage, to the High-A Vancouver Canadians on Tuesday. He is expected to start – possibly even Tuesday night – in the Canadians’ six-game series against the Eugene Emeralds (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate).

Bo Bichette News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Bo Bichette’s earning power spectrum

Last month, MLB Trade Rumors published an early Power Rankings looking ahead to the upcoming free agent class. Kyle Tucker was an obvious choice for the top spot and Dylan Cease ended up pretty comfortably in second.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 18

Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects

Arm injuries are a frustrating reality for all 30 organizations, but there may not be a farm system that has had its top minor league pitchers more decimated by injury than the Blue Jays.

Anthony Santander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander out again amid injury struggles and lineup shuffle

The Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with another injury, as Anthony Santander remains out of action due to left hip soreness. Saturday marks the second straight game the slugger has missed, and it’s yet another blow to a club already battling through injuries and inconsistency.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 16

The Blue Jays’ Under-the-Radar Extension Candidate

The Toronto Blue Jays, coming off a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 14-year, $500M extension, are primed to lock up another one of their most important players. No, this isn’t in reference to Bo Bichette, an All-Star calibre shortstop having a decent 2025 season.

Bowden Francis News / Just Baseball / May 15

The Blue Jays Need Bowden Francis To Find His Old Form

When Bowden Francis finally made the transition to the starting rotation last season, the results were impressive. Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers back in July of 2021, Francis worked exclusively out of the bullpen for the Toronto Blue Jays prior to 2024.