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Notebook: Milestone homer may be latest sign Blue Jays’ Springer about to get hot

Shi Davidi — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:20:03 EDT

With George Springer reaching career home run No. 300 during the Blue Jays’ series sweep against the Red Sox, that could be a sign of good things to come for him and the team.

Shi Davidi digs into that and more in his latest notebook.

Yesavage finds groove to help Blue Jays sweep Red Sox

Shi Davidi — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:23:12 EDT

With a renewed emphasis on attacking a slight mechanical tweak, Trey Yesavage found his groove to help the Blue Jays sweep the Red Sox.

Shi Davidi has more following the win.

Blue Jays make most of surprise bullpen day to blank Red Sox

Shi Davidi — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:16:08 EDT

Max Scherzer’s return to the injured list ended the Blue Jays’ brief respite from bullpen days.

But seven Toronto relievers combined to shut out the Red Sox on Wednesday for a second straight win in Boston.

Scherzer’s season paused again as Blue Jays’ pitching scramble returns

Shi Davidi — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:44:17 EDT

One week after being activated, Max Scherzer is heading right back to the injured list.

Shi Davidi has more on what the 41-year-old’s latest injury means for the Blue Jays’ pitching plans moving forward.

Davis Schneider helps Blue Jays find timely offence in win over Red Sox

Shi Davidi — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:55:26 EDT

The Blue Jays showed what their offence can look like when they execute in Tuesday’s win over the Red Sox, with Davis Schneider in the middle of it all.

Notebook: Caballero’s clock antics add new element to Blue Jays-Yankees rivalry

Shi Davidi — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:20:13 EDT

A tug-of-war over the pitch clock is the newest element in the Toronto Blue Jays’ rivalry with the New York Yankees.

Shi Davidi touches on that new wrinkle and much more in his latest.

Blue Jays squander Gausman’s gem vs. Yankees as Guerrero Jr. sits

Shi Davidi — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:12:02 EDT

The Blue Jays had their fair share of chances on Saturday before squandering Kevin Gausman’s dominant outing in a loss to the Yankees.

Kirk’s triumphant return shows his importance to Blue Jays’ trajectory

Shi Davidi — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:54:52 EDT

Alejandro Kirk’s fingerprints were all over the Blue Jays’ win over the Yankees on Friday night.

The starting catcher’s return helps the club function as it should, writes Shi Davidi.

Fuelled by velo slap, Varland emerges as Blue Jays’ bullpen ace

Shi Davidi — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:19:43 EDT

In one of the sport’s more unique sights, Louis Varland receives a velo slap before he enters games. As Shi Davidi writes, this ritual has coincided with Blue Jays’ right-hander becoming one of the most dominant relievers in the game.

Blue Jays walk off Phillies behind Cease’s dominant return

Shi Davidi — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:56:55 EDT

Dylan Cease returned as his dominant self on Tuesday, getting an astounding 29 whiffs while striking out 11 before the Blue Jays rallied for a walk-off win over the Phillies.

As roster decisions loom, Valenzuela’s growth forcing Blue Jays into tough call

Shi Davidi — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:37:54 EDT

Since making a swing change that “clicked right away,” Brandon Valenzuela has made significant strides at the plate while also improving behind it.

Shi Davidi explains why those gains will force the Blue Jays into a difficult decision.

Clement’s big day powers Blue Jays to bounce-back win over Orioles

Shi Davidi — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:01:52 EDT

Renowned for his gifted glove and contact skills, Ernie Clement is now providing some much-needed pop for the Blue Jays.

Reinforcements nearing return as Blue Jays continue to tread water

Shi Davidi — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:29:04 EDT

Given how hard injuries have struck, the Blue Jays have done well to not let their season unravel completely. Thanks to a deeply mid American League, keeping themselves afloat has been enough to remain in the wild-card race.

Blue Jays farm report: Bullard, Cook lead as Dunedin ‘running like crazy’

Shi Davidi — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:50:01 EDT

Base thievery by Dunedin of the highest order is being led by two Toronto Blue Jays prospects with havoc-creating speed, writes Shi Davidi in this edition of the farm report.

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.