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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / September 2

Jays Beat Reds

Jays 12 Reds 9 So when we scored eight runs in the first two innings, I was thinking it was going to be a blowout. But no. The Reds had a five-run second and it was game on.

Blue Jays bats beat up on struggling Twins

Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to defeat the visiting Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Monday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / August 21

Pair of Blue Jays Extensions Have Them Looking Like Geniuses

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the talk of the league in 2025, becoming one of MLB’s most successful teams and surpassing all expectations set out for them before the season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / August 20

Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk Ties World Series Champion in Team History

The Toronto Blue Jays remained hot on Tuesday, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 at PNC Park. As they attempt to win the American League East, Toronto is now 74-53 on the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Alejandro Kirk drives in three as Blue Jays defeat Pirates

Alejandro Kirk hit a home run and finished with three hits and three RBIs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 18

Series Recap: Blue Jays take two of three from Rangers as Myles Straw and Alejandro Kirk excel

It seems as if the Toronto Blue Jays’ struggles are behind them. After taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs, the Blue Jays welcomed the Texas Rangers for a three-game series, with the Boston Red Sox hot on their tails for the American League East division lead.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

Blue Jays had great way of recognizing Alejandro Kirk’s rare feat

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not known for being fleet of foot, so when he managed to steal a base on Friday, the team knew it had to celebrate somehow.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Blue Jays Alejandro Kirk’s 1st stolen base draws hilarious John Schneider response

The Toronto Blue Jays got an unforgettable moment when Alejandro Kirk stole his first career base. Alejandro Kirk has built his reputation on contact hitting and steady defense, but speed is not part of his game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Sporting News / August 16

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk did something remarkable for the first time in his 532nd MLB game

No way!

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt clowns Alejandro Kirk with Rickey Henderson quip

Alejandro Kirk has done plenty of memorable things in his big-league career, but Friday night at Rogers Centre brought something entirely new: speed. In

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / August 15

Alejandro Kirk's 4 RBIs help Blue Jays rally past Rangers

Alejandro Kirk had a homer and four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays came back to defeat the visiting Texas Rangers 6-5 on Friday night. Kirk hit a two-run homer in the seventh and hit the go-ahead two-run single in the four-run eighth to help Toronto win the opener of a three-game series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 15

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays defeat Rangers 6-5 in Alejandro Kirk’s legacy game

There’s one word to describe that game: Wow. On Friday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays began a three-game series against the Texas Rangers, defeating their archrivals 6-5 in comeback fashion.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 30

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk progressing well from concussion, could begin triple-A rehab assignment Saturday

If all goes well, Alejandro Kirk could return to the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup when he’s first eligible on Sunday. Kirk continues to make steady progress after being placed on the seven-day concussion IL on Sunday, manager John Schneider told reporters in Baltimore prior to Wednesday’s series finale.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Blue Jays transfer Bowden Francis to 60-day IL

The Blue Jays announced today that infielder Will Wagner has been reinstated from the restricted list. Outfielder Alan Roden has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo as the corresponding active roster move. Right-hander Bowden Francis was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Blue Jays Facing Daulton Varsho Decision After Alejandro Kirk News

Daulton Varsho is in his third season with the Toronto Blue Jays after making his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2020. In the 2022 offseason, the Diamondbacks traded Varsho to the Blue Jays in exchange for catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Blue Jays Place Alejandro Kirk On 7-Day Concussion IL

The Blue Jays are placing catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 7-day concussion injured list this morning, according to a report from Arden Zwelling of Sportnet.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Blue Jays Announce Alejandro Kirk News After Leaving Tigers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have sole possession of the AL's first seed, and it's partially because of catcher Alejandro Kirk's breakout campaign. The 26-year-old is slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven homers and 47 RBI over 88 games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18

Five reasons the Jays will win the AL East (despite run diff doubters)

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 6

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk named as an All-Star reserve

For the second time in his career, Alejandro Kirk is an All-Star. On Sunday evening, the league announced that the Toronto Blue Jays catcher is heading to his second All-Star Game of his career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Alejandro Kirk Predicted to Make Blue Jays History

Each year, MLB's Gold Glove Awards recognize the top defensive players at every position. This year, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is making

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 12

Alejandro Kirk Has Emerged as MLB’s Second Best Catcher

Few teams have been hotter as of late than the Toronto Blue Jays. The club is 8-2 over their last 10 games and they’ve statistically been the best team in the game since the start of May, per FanGraphs’ WAR.

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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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Blue Jays Announce Alejandro Kirk News After Leaving Mariners Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are beginning to turn a corner. After four straight losses that dropped its overall record to 16-20, Toronto has now won four straight to pull even at 20-20.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras, complete comeback

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras to complete epic comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays trailed 6-0 in the sixth inning and appeared to be down and out in Wednesday night's affair with the Boston Red Sox. That changed quickly.

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