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June 10 Gameday: Max Scherzer returns as Blue Jays look for series win against Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to make it two wins and two consecutive series wins on Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia Phillies. After Tuesday night’s thrilling 3-2 victory, courtesy of Brandon Valenzuela’s walk-off single, the Blue Jays (33-35) will hand the ball to veteran Max Scherzer.

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Blue Jays activate Max Scherzer, DFA Connor Seabold

Max Scherzer is back. Shortly before Wednesday evening’s game, the Toronto Blue Jays activated Scherzer from the 15-day injured, and the 41-year-old will make his first start with the club since April 24. Scherzer was placed on the IL on April 27 due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Connor Seabold News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Blue Jays Designate Connor Seabold For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Connor Seabold has been designated for assignment. That opens an active roster spot for Max Scherzer, who has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start tonight’s game.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announces Gambling Partnership

The Toronto Blue Jays need first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. to step up. They're currently 33-35 and eight games out of first place in the American League East.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 10

Blue Jays May Have Difficult Decision on Versatile Veteran

Even though the Toronto Blue Jays still sit under .500 at this point in the season, they are far from being considered "sellers" when the trade deadline comes around.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease Makes Dominant Return from IL

It didn't take long for Toronto Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease to settle back in after his stint on the injured list. Cease, who had been sidelined since May 24 with a hamstring strain, made an emphatic return on Tuesday night, punching out 11 batters across six innings of work in the Jays' 3-2 walk off win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Yardbarker / June 10

How the Yusei Kikuchi trade has become a massive win for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to trade Yusei Kikuchi in 2024 has panned out to be a major breakthrough for the team this season.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s frustrating at-bats continue

Blue Jays get positive update on Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer

Blue Jays DFA Yariel Rodriguez with Tommy Nance returning from IL

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 10

A concerning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stat emerges amid a down 2026 season

Something is not right with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is struggling to find his power at the plate. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman has just three home runs through 66 games in the 2026 MLB season, a potential cause for concern for the Blue Jays, if it isn’t already.

Max Scherzer News / Field Level Media / June 10

Max Scherzer to return as Jays go for series win vs. Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier. Max Scherzer will be the second Blue Jays' starting pitcher in a row to return from the injured list when he starts the series finale Wednesday night against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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Brandon Valenzuela News / Bluejaysnation / June 10

Instant Reaction: Brandon Valenzuela’s late heroics help the Blue Jays walk off the Phillies

The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays had a 2025-esque comeback win on Tuesday night, rallying from down one in the ninth inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.

Brandon Valenzuela News / Field Level Media / June 9

Brandon Valenzuela, Blue Jays rally past Phillies in ninth

Brandon Valenzuela capped a two-run ninth inning with a walk-off single as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Tuesday.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Why Blue Jays made surprising Vladimir Guerrero Jr. decision vs. Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays are still looking to find some semblance of stability. After making it all the way to the World Series last season, the Jays have been struggling this year.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / June 10

What should the Blue Jays do with Jeff Hoffman?

The roving closer situation involving Jeff Hoffman has become a growing concern for the Blue Jays. Hoffman has struggled for much of the season and has found himself in several unfortunate situations, raising questions about his role moving forward.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 9

Blue Jays Can't Ignore What's Happening With Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Is he the one who slashed .397/.494/.795 in the 2025 postseason and was so feared he tallied nearly as many intentional walks (6) as he did strikeouts (7)?

Adam Macko News / Bluejaysnation / June 9

Blue Jays: Adam Macko gets caught in the crossfire of the business side of baseball

There are not many times a big league baseball club option a guy to the minors with a 1.50 ERA across 12 innings, but the Toronto Blue Jays figured out a way.

Dylan Cease News / Bluejaysnation / June 9

June 9 Gameday: Dylan Cease returns as Blue Jays look to even series with Phillies

After the Toronto Blue Jays dropped the opening game of the series 5-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night, in which Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10, the Blue Jays will be turning to an ace of their own to try to even up the series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 9

Blue Jays option Adam Macko, activate Dylan Cease off IL for start vs. Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays have sent a homegrown prospect back to the farm. Adam Macko was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday as the corresponding move for Dylan Cease’s activation off the injured list.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / June 9

Blue Jays: It’s time to reconsider George Springer in the leadoff spot

George Springer’s time in Toronto has had its fair share of ups and downs. He was excellent when healthy in the first two seasons of the six-year, $150-million deal he inked ahead of 2021.

Dylan Cease News / Field Level Media / June 9

Returning Dylan Cease, Blue Jays bid to slow hot Phillies

Dylan Cease is scheduled to return to the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation on Tuesday night for the middle contest of the three-game series with the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 9

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s frustrating at-bats continue

The $500 million man for the Toronto Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., continues to search for his 2025 postseason power. He put up impeccable numbers across 18 games in last year's postseason with eight home runs, a 1.289 OPS, 15 RBIs and 18 runs scored.

Blue Jays get positive update on Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer

Blue Jays DFA Yariel Rodriguez with Tommy Nance returning from IL

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 8

Blue Jays DFA Yariel Rodriguez with Tommy Nance returning from IL

The Yariel Rodriguez experiment has come to an end, as the Toronto Blue Jays have designated him for assignment, with Tommy Nance returning from the IL.

Blue Jays must keep Brandon Valenzuela on roster when Alejandro Kirk returns

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

On deck: White Sox's big tests, A's in Vegas, Tigers' last stand, Yankees without Judge, Cubs' Swanson slumping

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Blue Jays Designate Yariel Rodríguez For Assignment

The Blue Jays have designated right-hander Yariel Rodríguez for assignment, as first reported by Francys Romero. Taking his spot in the major league bullpen is Tommy Nance, returning from a three-week stint on the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 8

Revisiting the Heist That Landed the Blue Jays a Stud Catcher

On paper, the Will Wagner-for-Brandon Valenzuela trade seemed like a nothingburger. So far this season, it’s been evident that’s not the case. When the Toronto Blue Jays traded for Valenzuela in July of 2025, expectations weren’t super high.