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Okamoto shakes off HBP to power Blue Jays to tense win over Marlins

Shi Davidi — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:25:33 EDT

Tensions were high after Kazuma Okamoto was hit by a pitch for the second time this series, but the Blue Jays rallied thanks to Nathan Lukes’ RBI double and Okamoto’s homer to secure the win.

Blue Jays acquire Seabold, select Voth to bolster thinning pitching depth

Shi Davidi — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:34:44 EDT

Otto Lopez a cautionary tale as Blue Jays manage outfield surplus

Shi Davidi — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:10:58 EDT

As desirable as depth is, managing that surplus can be complicated. Otto Lopez’s return to Toronto with the Miami Marlins serves as a timely reminder of just that, writes Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.

Blue Jays avoid worst-case scenario after Guerrero Jr., Cease injuries in loss to Pirates

Shi Davidi — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:26:23 EDT

Losing either Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Dylan Cease, let alone both, is a nightmarish thought for the Blue Jays.

It threatened to become reality in the fifth inning of Sunday’s loss to the Pirates.

Blue Jays chase Skenes to extend win streak to four

Shi Davidi — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:58:34 EDT

The Blue Jays’ bats got going on Saturday to get to reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and extend their win streak to four.

Spencer Miles’ impressive emergence continues as Blue Jays top Yankees

Shi Davidi — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:15:29 EDT

Spencer Miles allowed only two hits and a walk with six strikeouts in Thursday’s win, continuing his impressive emergence for the Blue Jays from Rule 5 dice-roll to reliable contributor.

Yesavage outduels Schlittler as Blue Jays fend off Yankees

Shi Davidi — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:16:25 EDT

Making his Yankee Stadium debut, Trey Yesavage was simply dominant, shaking off a long rain delay to outduel fellow phenom Cam Schlittler in a Blue Jays victory.

Blue Jays lose Jose Berrios to Tommy John surgery after years of durability

Shi Davidi — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:47 EDT

The toll from a decade of durability for Jose Berrios came due Wednesday, when the Blue Jays right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery.

Blue Jays’ search for identity continues as chances slip away in loss

Shi Davidi — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:36:42 EDT

Finding a new identity in this new season is the challenge of the moment for the Blue Jays. One that continued in Tuesday’s loss to the Yankees, where Toronto was unable to add on after a pesky fourth inning.

Blue Jays’ bullpen can’t hold late lead against Yankees in opener

Shi Davidi — Mon, 18 May 2026 22:38:53 EDT

Returning to the Bronx for the first time since last fall’s ALDS victory, the Blue Jays blew a two-run lead in the seventh inning when Yariel Rodriguez surrendered a pair of two-run homers.

Blue Jays’ Yohendrick Pinango shaped by father’s loss, fuelled by his memory

Shi Davidi — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:51:04 EDT

The body art with real meaning, that offers a window into Yohendrick Pinango, is the sleeve that covers his right arm, a carefully crafted dedication to his late father. The Blue Jays outfielder plays with a style that would make his daad proud.

Varsho’s walk-off grand slam gives Blue Jays much-needed win

Shi Davidi — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:27:40 EDT

Dylan Cease dominated again on Wednesday for the Blue Jays before Daulton Varsho eventually delivered a walk-off grand slam to prevent a sweep at the hands of the Rays.

Blue Jays faced with no obvious solution for rotation vacancy

Shi Davidi — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:55:07 EDT

After designating Eric Lauer for assignment Monday, the Blue Jays have a hole in the rotation. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer with several key arms facing their own issues.

‘Trying to do too much’: Guerrero seeks to play his game as Blue Jays slide

Shi Davidi — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:44:07 EDT

As the struggles continue for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays superstar is trying to get back to being himself.

“Sometimes you put pressure on yourself instead of relaxing and having fun out there.”

Miles gives Blue Jays cause for optimism amid persistent pitching concerns

Shi Davidi — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:18:27 EDT

After working three scoreless innings, it’s worth wondering if Spencer Miles could be a band-aid to the Blue Jays’ problems with persistent pitching injuries. At least for now.

Shi Davidi has the story.

Late Bobby Cox played vital role in grooming Blue Jays into contender

Shi Davidi — Sat, 09 May 2026 20:05:43 EDT

It was a sad day for baseball on Saturday as legendary manager Bobby Cox passed away.

Shi Davidi has more on Cox’s legacy with the Blue Jays, and why he was the right manager at a pivotal time for the franchise.

Cease’s gem helps Blue Jays end slide despite lingering power issues

Shi Davidi — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:58:48 EDT

Dylan Cease put Friday’s game against the Angels under his thumb, striking the right balance over seven shutout innings while the offence eked out just enough runs to snap the Blue Jays’ four-game losing streak.

Blue Jays farm report: Engineering major Sean Keys off to strong start at double-A

Shi Davidi — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:24:12 EDT

It wasn’t long ago that Sean Keys was building robots as part of his engineering degree at Bucknell. Now, the Blue Jays prospect is crushing balls in double-A. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi has more in his latest farm report.

Blue Jays’ Tyler Heineman removed vs. Twins due to ‘manager’s decision’

Shi Davidi — Sun, 03 May 2026 16:18:10 EDT

The decision to remove Tyler Heineman became the lates example of John Schneider delivering a public rebuke to a player, and perhaps by extension to the rest of his team, after dropping a winnable finale to the Twins.

Blue Jays drop finale to Twins as rotation outlook continues to evolve

Shi Davidi — Sun, 03 May 2026 16:01:55 EDT

An opportunity to reach the .500 mark slipped away from the Blue Jays on Sunday amid wider developments for their pitching progress.