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Blue Jays Swap Pitchers With Marlins in Minor Trade

This year’s Toronto Blue Jays sure look like they’re on their way to being buyers at the trade deadline. It’s a nice and wholly welcomed change from the past few years where they seem to have been stuck right in the middle of buyers and sellers.

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Max Scherzer returns as Blue Jays bid for series win vs. Guardians

The long wait is over for Toronto Blue Jays fans. After spending three months on the injured list with right thumb inflammation, Max Scherzer will return to action Wednesday night against the Guardians in Cleveland.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / June 25

Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins Make A Trade

In a developing trade, the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly finalizing a trade centered around two lesser-known but intriguing pitchers.

Robinson Pina News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Blue Jays to acquire inexperienced pitcher from Marlins

He was in his first season in the Miami organization.

Marlins lose prized right-hander for second time in four seasons

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

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George Springer News / Field Level Media / June 24

George Springer's slam highlights Blue Jays' win over Guardians

George Springer belted his eighth career grand slam and Northeast Ohio native Eric Lauer pitched a season-high 5 1/3 innings as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-6 on Tuesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays outscore Guardians to win 10-6

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column. On Tuesday evening, the Jays started a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, defeating the American League Central team 10-6 to move to 42-36, six games over .500.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

With the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays could select… Kruz Schoolcraft?

Is it possible that the Toronto Blue Jays look to draft a two-way player? One player who’ll be available when the Toronto Blue Jays select eigth overall is Kruz Schoolcraft.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Three-time MLB All-Star announces his retirement

Longtime infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield has announced his retirement, via his agency at Warner Sports Management.

Three-time All-Star had perfect message for Phillies fans in his retirement note

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

A Blue Jay from the Past: Cliff Politte

Do you remember Cliff Politte? This is “A Blue Jay from the Past”. Each week, I’ll spin every Blue Jays’ season in the Wheel of Names and pick a player who played a significant number of games for the Toronto Blue Jays, ideally a full season.

Alejandro Kirk 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 / Athlon Sports / June 24

Blue Jays’ Disappointing $106.5 Million Star Predicted for Incredible Achievement

Offensively, Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andrés Giménez has easily been among the league's more disappointing players thus far. Good thing the Blue Jays cared far more about Giménez's defense when they added him and his seven-year, $106.5 million contract last winter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Charles McAdoo has a 19-game on-base streak

Charles McAdoo has started to get going. This is the June 20 – June 23 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.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Should the Blue Jays be concerned about Jeff Hoffman?

Life has been cruel to some of the best relief pitchers in baseball in 2025. Looking around the league, it’s easy to find elite relievers from 2024 who have bad peripherals this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 24

Report: Blue Jays release Erik Swanson

According to MLBTR’s Steve Adams, the Toronto Blue Jays and reliever Erik Swanson have parted ways. The right-hander was designated for assignment last week with the return of Nick Sandlin and Nathan Lukes from the IL, and the club also added reliever Justin Bruihl to the 40-man, with Swanson being the odd man out.