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Instant Reaction: The Blue Jays were able to break up the perfect game bid, but the comeback fell short

There was a perfect game alert for the Tampa Bay Rays, before the Blue Jays came back. What a weird game. On Friday evening the Blue Jays headed back to Toronto to host the first game of three against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling 4-3 to bring their record to 19-24, last in the American League East.

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Blue Jays vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 18

The Tampa Bay Rays (24-22) enter a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays (19-24) on Saturday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 3:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / 7 hours ago

Well, It Wasn’t A No-Hitter, But Jays Lose

Rays 4 Blue Jays 3 Rays’ starter Tyler Alexander had a perfect game until one out in the 8th. In the eighth, Justin Turner led off with a flyout. Twenty straight at-bats without a hit for Turner.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 8 hours ago

One former Blue Jays prospect is swinging a hot bat as of late in the NL East

In Spring Training, the Toronto Blue Jays needed some room on the 40-man roster and turned to their influx of infield prospects to create some space. After

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 11 hours ago

Injury Report – Francis to make another triple-A rehab outing, Green and Rodríguez beginning assignments this weekend, Votto close to returning to game action

Some much-needed reinforcements should be arriving soon for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bowden Francis (forearm), who struck out four over two shutout innings

Toronto Blue Jays News / Big League Stew / 15 hours ago

Is the Toronto Blue Jays' window to contend officially closing?

Sitting last in the AL East with regression throughout the lineup, the Blue Jays will soon have to face the reality of being sellers at this year's trade deadline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 3 hours ago

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.

Brandon Belt News / Just Baseball / 14 hours ago

Five Teams Who Should Have Signed Brandon Belt Already

For reasons unknown, there’s been a major power outage at first base and designated hitter this year around Major League Baseball. Entering the day, there are only eight teams have DHs hitting .250 or higher, while only 11 have a .320 or higher OBP.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Just Baseball / 3 hours ago

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 / 20 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 / 19 hours 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 / 18 hours 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 / May 16

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 / May 16

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.

Daulton Varsho 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 / May 13

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.

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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

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 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