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Spencer Turnbull strikes out four in organizational debut with single-A Dunedin

Veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull made his organizational debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, tossing four innings of one-run ball in his first start at single-A Dunedin.

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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays fall 8-3 to Rays in series finale

Three words describe this game best: Home run galore. On Thursday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays played the rubber match of the series, with the Rays coming out on top by a score of 8-3.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 15

Jays Lose To Rays

Rays 6 Blue Jays 3 It is going to be a quick recap. Why is it that every time we get back to .500 we lose? The good news is that we got three home runs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Blue Jays 2025 MLB Draft: First mock draft roundup with just under two months to go

The Toronto Blue Jays hold the eighth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, falling one spot in the lottery system after finishing with a 74-88 record in 2024, the seventh-worst mark in Major League Baseball.

Pete Rose News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three or more MLB batting titles' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB postseason home run leaders' quiz

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Injury News Amid Unexpected Absence

The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, evening their three-game series. Alejandro Kirk delivered a decisive three-run homer in the sixth inning, providing the necessary offense for the win.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Yariel Rodriguez is finding sucess in high leverage situations for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays committed the most money during the 2023/2024 offseason to right-hander Yariel Rodriguez, a right-handed Cuban product who inked a five-year, $32 million contract.

Toronto Blue Jays 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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Alejandro Kirk shines in latest Blue Jays’ victory

It’s Alejandro Kirk’s world, and we are just living in it. The Blue Jays’ backstop has been on a tear lately, and not just from his at-bats. He’s doing it on both sides of the coin, and the Jays are benefitting from everything he has put forward so far in the 2025 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Blue Jays seek to move above .500 in series finale vs. Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays will aim to go above .500 for the first time in 3 1/2 weeks on Thursday afternoon in their rubber match of a three-game series with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 14

Alejandro Kirk's HR backs Chris Bassitt gem as Blue Jays top Rays

Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday night. Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Instant Reaction: Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run blast in Blue Jays’ 3-1 victory over Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays won that game with one swing of the bat. On Wednesday evening, the Blue Jays hosted the Tampa Bay Rays for the second of three games, defeating them 3-1 to move to 21-21 this season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Under the Radar Blue Jays prospect: Hunter Gregory

The Toronto Blue Jays need a few relief prospects to progress, and they’ve got just that from Hunter Gregory. Selected in the eighth round of the 2021 draft, Gregory made his debut with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays after the draft, posting a 13.50 ERA and an 8.63 FIP in six innings pitched, not a great start to his professional career.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Blue Jays’ top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage records career-high 12 strikeouts in single-A start

At some point soon, the Toronto Blue Jays will need to make a decision on top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage, who continued to school single-A hitters during Tuesday’s start in Dunedin.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

Taking a look at the career of Felipe Lopez, the only player the Blue Jays picked eighth overall

The 2025 Major League Baseball draft is under two months away. Thanks to a 74-88 record, the Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason and entered the lottery.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

What’s next for Bo Bichette? Examining the possibility of a short term ‘prove-it’ deal

Just a year ago, the idea of Bo Bichette signing for anything less than a massive nine-figure contract seemed laughable. Now? ESPN’s Jeff Passan is floating the possibility that the 26-year-old shortstop could be looking at a short-term deal laden with opt-outs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Toronto Blue Jays' Gold Glover Makes Elite Offensive History with Big Performance

After sweeping the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home to a tough loss on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. The Jays held a 7-6 lead entering the top of the ninth inning before surrendering five runs against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 14

2025 Blue Jays player breakdown: How Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw are performing so far

When the Toronto Blue Jays took to the field for their series finale against the Seattle Mariners, they were sporting an outfield of Jonatan Clase, Myles Straw, and Nathan Lukes.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / May 14

Blue Jays Birthdays: Roy Halladay, Pat Borders

Roy Halladay would have turned 48 today. Roy was either the best or the second-best Blue Jays starter of all time, depending on who you ask (I change my mind often), but there is no doubt he and Dave Stieb are the two best starters in our history.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement on Tuesday

After a four-game losing streak brought their overall record to 16-20, the Toronto Blue Jays pulled back to an even .500 with four straight wins. Toronto brings this winning streak into an American League East series with the Tampa Bay Rays that begins on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Blue Jays Receive Devastating News on No. 6 Prospect

The Toronto Blue Jays are flying high, as they've won four straight games and six of their last 10. They also swept the Seattle Mariners on the road in their last series, ending with a 9-1 victory on Sunday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 13

Blue Jays prospect RHP Jake Bloss to undergo UCL surgery

Jake Bloss, one of the top prospects for the Toronto Blue Jays, will undergo surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. The 23-year-old right-hander, ranked as the No.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 13

Toronto Blue Jays Top Pitching Prospect Has Industry Insiders on Notice

MLB Pipeline released a slight tweak of its Top 100 prospect rankings on Sunday night as a result of three players graduating out of the Top 100. The outlet

Dillon Tate News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Blue Jays outright former fourth overall pick

He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Friday.

Blue Jays put resurrected offense against sliding Rays

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The '2024 MLB postseason saves' quiz

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

2 trade candidates to help Blue Jays build roster around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays made a statement when they signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. The team expects to contend, and it expects to contend for a long time.

Steward Berroa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12