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Scherzer hits major milestone, but struggles continue in Blue Jays loss

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:41:49 EDT

Pitching at the MLB level for the first time since April, Max Scherzer reached a historic milestone on Wednesday while also allowing five runs in a game the Blue Jays eventually dropped to the Phillies.

Why Blue Jays moved Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to leadoff spot

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:02:40 EDT

On Tuesday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was leading off a big-league game for just the second time in his career. Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us why.

Blue Jays secure series win over Orioles behind decisive sixth-inning rally

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:47:12 EDT

Despite the Orioles’ complaints over a controversial play near second base in the sixth inning, the Blue Jays put together a five-run rally that set in motion a series-clinching victory.

Blue Jays respond to significant challenge vs. Braves after eventful week

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:42:29 EDT

Still three games under .500 the Blue Jays are not yet where they need to be, but they return home knowing they responded well to a significant challenge Thursday against the Braves, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith

Blue Jays under increasing pressure after fourth straight loss

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:07:35 EDT

The pressure is building again for the Blue Jays after they fell to the Braves on Wednesday. The loss not only was Toronto’s fourth in a row, but it also sets up a tough series finale against Chris Sale.

Wave of reinforcements could reshape Blue Jays’ pitching outlook

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:02:08 EDT

A new development shows that the Blue Jays’ veteran starters are getting closer to helping a wobbling rotation and overworked bullpen. Ben Nicholson-Smith has the details.

Struggling Blue Jays offence has no answers in third straight loss

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:59:58 EDT

Reinforcements are coming, and the Blue Jays have been making things close, pushing until the very end again Tuesday. Yet their offence continued struggling as they dropped the series opener 4-3.

Jesus Sanchez’s grand slam propels Blue Jays to blowout win over Marlins

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:56:47 EDT

With one swing, Jesus Sanchez turned a close game into a comfortable lead for the Blue Jays. Sanchez’s grand slam was the highlight in Toronto’s series-tying win over the Marlins.

How could Blue Jays backfill Cease’s rotation spot?

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:08:44 EDT

After Dylan Cease’s hamstring strain forced the Blue Jays to place yet another arm on the injured list Monday, Toronto will need to add some innings to its staff.

Success vs. Skenes creates optimism for Blue Jays’ bats

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:09:06 EDT

Not only did Saturday’s win against Paul Skenes bring the 25-27 Blue Jays a little closer to .500, a big game against a pitcher this dominant provides a little optimism for where this struggling offence can go.

ALDS win ‘in the past’ as Blue Jays face Yankees again

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:06 EDT

Ahead of the four-game series against the Yankees, Blue Jays players resolved to focus on the here and now rather than anything that happened in 2025.

Guerrero Jr.’s slump-busting homer powers Blue Jays to series win

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:32:34 EDT

Mired in an extended slump, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he was one good swing away from turning it around.

That swing came on Sunday in a series-deciding win over the Detroit Tigers.

Bullpen game helps Blue Jays outlast Tigers while offensive woes continue

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 16 May 2026 16:09:08 EDT

While Saturday’s extra-innings win over the Tigers didn’t feature the offensive outburst the Blue Jays have been hoping for, they scored just enough to back a strong showing from Spencer Miles and the bullpen.

Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios to undergo elbow surgery

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 16 May 2026 11:44:05 EDT

José Berríos will be sidelined for at least a couple of months after making the decision to undergo elbow surgery.

Frustrating trends continue for Blue Jays in gutting loss to Tigers

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:56:25 EDT

While the pitching was stellar for the Blue Jays, other frustrating trends continued in Friday’s loss to the Tigers.

Blue Jays rally late but concerns continue to grow after loss to Rays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:20:02 EDT

While Tuesday’s loss to the Rays wasn’t as one-sided as it could have been after an impressive seventh-inning rally, the Blue Jays still fell to a season-worst six games below .500.

Addison Barger’s health, fifth rotation spot emerge as questions for Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:59:27 EDT

After an encouraging start to the weekend, Sunday’s loss to the Angels raised at least two significant questions for the Toronto Blue Jays. Ben Nicholson-Smith dives into both.

Blue Jays win big with offensive outburst against Angels

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:11:56 EDT

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bats came alive on Saturday as they dominated the Angels en route to a 14-1 victory.

Barger’s return leads to ‘tough’ roster decision for Blue Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:41:21 EDT

Thursday’s off day won’t give the Blue Jays much reprieve, as they’ll have to juggle a difficult decision with the impending return of Addison Barger.

Ben Nicholson-Smith digs into that and much more in his latest.

Pressure starting to build on Blue Jays after sweep by Rays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:53:32 EDT

The Blue Jays aren’t in panic mode, but the lack of momentum — and the growing pressure — after getting swept by the Rays is becoming harder to ignore.