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Blue Jays are nearing a potential season-defining 13-game stretch

It is go time for the Toronto Blue Jays. At the quarter mark of the 2024 season, this club finds itself four games below .500 at 19-23, positioned last in the AL East Division.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Finding His Groove at the Plate

It’s no secret that if the Toronto Blue Jays are going to be successful in 2024, they need to get some offensive production out of their top bats in the lineup.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 17

The Tampa Bay Rays (23-22) begin a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (19-23) on Friday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is at 7:07 PM. The Blue Jays will give the nod to Chris Bassitt (3-5) against the Rays and Tyler Alexander (1-2).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 1 hour ago

Just how deep is the hole the Blue Jays have dug for themselves?

There’s no point hiding it anymore — the Toronto Blue Jays are off to a bad start. They own a 19-23 record in the middle of May and sit four-and-a-half games out of the last playoff spot in the American League.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 3 minutes ago

Yimi García has been the Blue Jays’ bullpen saviour

Where would the Blue Jays be without Yimi? The Jays currently sit with the third-worst bullpen ERA in baseball (5.03) and have four blown saves. Tim Mayza, Génesis Cabrera, Erik Swanson, and Nate Pearson all have ERAs over five.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 12 hours ago

Five Blue Jays Thoughts: Vladdy and Bo turning it around, Romano is who he is, and more

We’re back to business in Blue Jays land. And by business, I mean underwhelming baseball in winnable scenarios. Thanks to two off-days and some inclement weather, Toronto has played just three games this week, going 1-2, including an icky loss to the Orioles Wednesday in a very winnable scenario.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 11 hours ago

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays Series May 17-19: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the opener of a three-game series, on Friday, May 17 at 7:07 PM ET, the Toronto Blue Jays are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays. Blue Jays vs. Rays Series Info Rays @ Blue Jays Time: Friday, May 17 at 7:07 PM ET Blue Jays Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt TV Channel: Apple TV+ Livestream: Fubo […]

Toronto Blue Jays News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Would Blue Jays consider Kevin Gausman trade if they fall out of playoff contention?

With a record of 19-23, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves at the bottom of the AL East. While there’s still time to turn things around, the Blue Jays could head in a different direction if the losses keep piling up.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / 22 hours ago

Who’s Hot, Who’s Cold: Blue Jays Batters

Looking at the Jays batters over the last two weeks. Over the past two weeks, the Blue Jays have been 4-6. Our batters hit .241/.309/.354, averaging 4.1 runs per game, a nice step up from the 2.9 runs we had the two weeks before.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 14 hours ago

Minor League Report: Nathan Lukes went 6-6 with a home run, Alan Roden hit his third home run, and more!

On Tuesday, every Blue Jays affiliate in action lost. It was the total opposite on Wednesday as all four teams won their games. Two wins were blowouts, a team moved to .500, and a team shutout their opposition.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 14 hours ago

If the Blue Jays are going to climb out of last place, they need to beat the Tampa Bay Rays

Another bitter loss. Another missed free A&W. The Toronto Blue Jays’ road trip to Maryland was a rather frustrating one that was filled with missed opportunities they could have capitalized on to take the series against the dreaded Baltimore Orioles.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 18 hours ago

Possible off-season bats who would have benefited the 2024 Blue Jays lineup

The Blue Jays off-season left a lot of empty promises and missed opportunities to make the offensive wholesome. Several players were left untouched or unconsidered, whether the possibilities were there or not.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Blue Jays – Yusei Kikuchi continues to put up strong numbers in important contract year

The Toronto Blue Jays faced the Baltimore Orioles in a matinee contest earlier today, looking to take the series before welcoming the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game set this upcoming holiday weekend.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays blew a lead in the bottom of the ninth and lost 3-2 to the Orioles

That’s not a great way to end a game. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays played the second of two games against the Baltimore Orioles, falling 3-2 and losing late in the game.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / May 15

Minor League Report: Addison Barger hit a home run, but all four affiliates in action lost on Tuesday

It’s sad news, as the Blue Jays organization was swept on Tuesday. Only four Blue Jays affiliates were in action, as the Florida Complex League Blue Jays were rained out, with a makeup game to be played on May 21.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Jays getting healthy as they finish abbreviated series vs. O's

The Toronto Blue Jays talked about building momentum after winning the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. That idea met a temporary roadblock when Tuesday night's game was rained out.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Two Toronto Blue Jays Prospects Named Player of the Week

The Toronto Blue Jays minor league affiliates last week combined to go 12-13 and combined to outscore their opponents 111-106. The Triple-A affiliate the Buffalo Bisons went 5-2 and outscored their opponent 42-26.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 13

Daulton Varsho carries Blue Jays over O's

Daulton Varsho homered to tie the game in the eighth inning and knocked in the go-ahead run with a groundout in the 10th to lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night to begin a three-game series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 hours ago

Report: Orioles monitoring three trade targets for closer role

Report: Orioles monitoring these three trade targets for closer role

The Orioles lead the American League with a 26-13 record, putting them half a game above the Yankees at the top of the AL East. Baltimore again looks like one of the best teams in the league and is trending toward buying at the deadline.

Next Up: A divisional battle with the first-place Baltimore Orioles

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John Schneider News / ClutchPoints / May 12

John Schneider’s expected Blue Jays replacement emerges if he’s fired

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the more disappointing teams in MLB so far this season holding an 18-22 record after losing two out of three to

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. does cartwheel on double-play effort

Fans appreciated the effort Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made on Sunday to try turning a double play.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Blue Jays First Baseman Continues To Be Productive

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has improved his numbers in his last 12 games. He has been playing hot recently. At a time when the Blue Jays needed offense and production from their top players on the team, Vladdy has certainly stepped it up.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6