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Two homers spark Blue Jays' comeback against Twins

George Springer and Addison Barger homered as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis. Bo Bichette added a two-run single for Toronto, which overcame a 3-0 deficit to win its third game in a row.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 6

Springer and Barger Homer, Jays Beat Twins

Blue Jays 6 Twins 4 It is nice when you can win on a bullpen day. Paxton Schultz was not good in the opener role, but, after that, everyone was good. Schultz gave up a run in the first on a Trevor Larnach home run.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays series recap: Jays best Phillies in three-game series

This seven-game home stretch is the best the Toronto Blue Jays have looked all season. After a four-game sweep of the Athletics over the weekend, the Blue Jays began a series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Myles Straw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Why Myles Straw trade to Blue Jays was a blessing in disguise

The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a trade for Myles Straw in January, sending cash to the Cleveland Guardians for the outfielder. Straw, who was once an AL Gold Glove for the Guardians in 2023, barely played in the big leagues in 2024 due to his struggles.

Brandon Barriera News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Brandon Barriera tosses two scoreless innings in return from Tommy John surgery

Brandon Barriera is officially on the way back. After making only one start in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, Barriera made his return to game action Friday in the Florida Complex League, completing a pair of scoreless innings while retiring five of his six batters faced.

Juaron Watts-Brown News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Juaron Watts-Brown building momentum at double-A after logging consecutive quality starts

Juaron Watts-Brown is finding his way at double-A New Hampshire. The 23-year-old righty began this season at high-A Vancouver, repeating the level for the second straight campaign, but he received a well-deserved promotion after eight starts with the Canadians.

Orelvis Martinez News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Orelvis Martinez is starting to get hot

Orelvis Martinez is starting to get hot. Is a call-up to the Toronto Blue Jays coming soon? This is the June 3 – June 5 edition of the Minor League Report, where we look at how the last three days have gone for each of the Toronto Blue Jays’ affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate haven’t given up a run in 30 innings

On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays‘ Double-A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, gave up a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth. They haven’t allowed a run since.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays’ prospect Arjun Nimmala moves up in Baseball America’s top 100 list

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ farm system is starting to get better. On Wednesday, Baseball America released their updated Top 100 ranking, which features three different Blue Jays prospects: Arjun Nimmala, Trey Yesavage, and Ricky Tiedemann.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Calls Mount for Blue Jays to Make Bo Bichette Move After New Update

The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to keep in step in the race to the top of the American League East standings. They are currently 5.5 games behind the

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays prospect Johnny King is off to a strong start in the farm system

For the past few seasons, the Blue Jays’ farm system has been labelled as “barren”. A system that featured depth but severely lacked top-end talent. Now,

Roy Halladay News / Bluejaysnation / June 5

Throwback Thursday: Blue Jays trade Roy Halladay to Phillies

One of the biggest trades in Toronto Blue Jays history involved the Philadelphia Phillies. On December 19, 2009, the Jays traded Roy Halladay to the Phillies in exchange for Kyle Drabek, Michael Taylor, and Travis d’Arnaud.

Ali Sanchez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Blue Jays outright Ali Sanchez

Now that he has cleared waivers, he has the right to elect free agency since he has previously been outrighted in his career.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Sizzling Blue Jays dominate sliding Phillies

Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman each had three RBIs, Chris Bassitt pitched seven effective innings Thursday and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 5

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays defeat Phillies 9-1 to win third consecutive series

It seems like everything is clicking for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Thursday afternoon, the Blue Jays played the rubber match against the Philadelphia Phillies, defeating them 9-1 to move to four games above .500.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 5

Alejandro Kirk’s offensive resurgence continues with walk-off hit against Jordan Romano

Alejandro Kirk came through with yet another late-game clutch hit for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Addison Barger News / Just Baseball / June 5

The Blue Jays’ Addison Barger Is Fully Breaking Out

Stats were taken prior to play on June 4. The Toronto Blue Jays knew that they needed to add a big bat this past offseason. They needed another legitimate power threat in the lineup besides Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Alejandro Kirk News / Field Level Media / June 4

Jays nip Phillies on Alejandro Kirk’s walk-off RBI single

Alejandro Kirk's tiebreaking RBI single off the right field wall in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Blue Jays receive major Max Scherzer news before Phillies game

Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $15.5 million contract with Toronto in February, was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 30.

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Jose Urena News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Veteran pitcher Jose Urena elects free agency

José Ureña elected free agency, the Blue Jays told reporters (including Mitch Bannon of The Athletic). Toronto designated the veteran righty for assignment on Saturday.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Blue Jays CF returns to IL with hamstring strain

Prior to today’s 8-4 win over the Athletics, the Blue Jays placed center fielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list and activated right-hander Erik Swanson from the 60-day IL to make his season debut. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A and second baseman/outfielder Davis Schneider was called up in the corresponding moves.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

Watch: George Springer burned by replay in funniest way possible

Watch: Blue Jays' George Springer burned by replay in funniest way possible

Now that instant replay is a part of professional sports, athletes always need to be aware that every inch and every movement matters. George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays found that out the hard way on Sunday afternoon against the Athletics.

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