Gamethread 6/8: Phillies at Blue Jays
Here are the lineups for game 1 in Toronto. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Blue Jays:
Blue Jays
Latest news and updates about the Blue Jays
Blue Jays Set to Welcome Back Two Starting Pitchers to Rotation
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to welcome back two of their starting pitchers to the team’s rotation, as Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer return. The Blue Jays begin a three-game series on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. After Patrick Corbin starts in the first game of the series, Blue Jays manager John Schneider […] The post Blue Jays Set to Welcome Back Two Starting Pitchers to Rotation appeared first on HEAVY .
Blue Jays Welcome Back Reliever During Critical Stretch
The Blue Jays reinstated Tommy Nance from the injured list and designated Yariel Rodríguez for assignment in a surprising bullpen shakeup. The post Blue Jays Welcome Back Reliever During Critical Stretch appeared first on HEAVY .
Rodriguez DFA’d, Nance Activated
The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Yariel Rodriguiez for assignment to make room on the roster for the addition of Tommy Nance: Rodriguez was initially DFA’d in December. He cleared waivers and was assigned to the AAA Buffalo Bisons. Things went pretty well for him there, as he revamped his pitch mix to lean more […]
Blue Jays Designate Yariel Rodríguez For Assignment
The Blue Jays have designated right-hander Yariel Rodríguez for assignment, as first reported by Francys Romero. Taking his spot in the major league bullpen is Tommy Nance, returning from a three-week stint on the injured list. This leaves the Blue Jays with an open spot on their 40-man roster. Rodríguez signed a five-year, $32MM contract […]
Blue Jays cut $32 million pitcher after another bad outing
Yariel Rodriguez was a valuable member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen in 2025, and helped them get past the New York Yankees in the 2025 American League Division Series. But Rodriguez has struggled in 2026 — particularly against left-handed…
Chicago Cubs Acquire 27-Year-Old Pitcher Before Rockies Series
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs finished their series with the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.They lost by a score of 2-1.The Cubs will now be off on Monday before opening up a series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in Denver.Chicago Cubs Acquire 27-Year-Old PitcherAhead of Tuesday’s game, the Cubs claimed Eduarniel Núñez […] The post Chicago Cubs Acquire 27-Year-Old Pitcher Before Rockies Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Return of Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer
There are little bits of Jays news today. Tanner Andrews has cleared waivers and is on his way back to Buffalo. Not really a surprise, but it’s good to keep some pitching depth. And it sounds like we will have Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer back this week. They have a couple of open spots […]
Revisiting the Heist That Landed the Blue Jays a Stud Catcher
On paper, the Will Wagner-for-Brandon Valenzuela trade seemed like a nothingburger. So far this season, it’s been evident that’s not the case. When the Toronto Blue Jays traded for Valenzuela in July of 2025, expectations weren’t super high. He wasn’t a top prospect of the San Diego Padres, was stuck behind Ethan Salas, and didn’t […] The post Revisiting the Heist That Landed the Blue Jays a Stud Catcher appeared first on Just Baseball .
Today in Jays history: Jays win in 18 innings
Thirteen Years Ago The Blue Jays and Rangers played 18 innings; best of all, the good guys won. I miss these kinds of games. It was one of those games that felt like it would never end. Early on, we scored three runs in the third inning. Edwin Encarnacion singled. Adam Lind walked, moving Edwin […]
Blue Jays Facing Giménez Problem, But Not Bichette Regret
Andrés Giménez is struggling, but Bo Bichette's slow start with the Mets suggests Toronto may have made the right long-term decision. The post Blue Jays Facing Giménez Problem, But Not Bichette Regret appeared first on HEAVY .
Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Handed Disappointing News Ahead of Phillies Series
The Toronto Blue Jays are led by superstar hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr.; however, he has struggled this season.Guerrero has struggled with power, and with All-Star voting beginning, whether or not he will be an All-Star this season is uncertain. MLB analyst Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicts Ben Rice will be the starting first baseman […] The post Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Handed Disappointing News Ahead of Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Happy Birthday John Gibbons
Today, John Gibbons celebrates his 64th birthday. Gibby was the Blue Jays’ manager for eleven seasons—nine full seasons and two part seasons. The team had a 793-789 record under his helm, and we made it to the playoffs twice during his tenure. Gibbons’ first stint began mid-2004, as the Jays sought change after Carlos Tosca. […]
1 MLB Player From Each Team Trending Towards Being DFA'ed
When younger Major League Baseball players struggle, it's not uncommon to see them optioned back to the minors until they turn things around.
Former Phillies 11-Year MLB Veteran Signs With Dbacks Despite Suspension
The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, June 8. They currently stand second in the National League, 9.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves.On Sunday, following the conclusion of their 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox, former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kepler was […] The post Former Phillies 11-Year MLB Veteran Signs With Dbacks Despite Suspension appeared first on HEAVY .
Umpire no call was confusing and so were their post-game explanations
O's lose a contraversial one in Toronto to end road trip
Ernie Clement drops Blue Jays truth bomb that should scare American League
The Toronto Blue Jays feature a healing roster that will soon welcome back Max Scherzer. But the pitcher’s pending return isn’t the only fuel for optimism. Ernie Clement dropped a truth bomb Sunday after beating the Baltimore Orioles that will catch the attention of the American League. The defending AL champs erased a 4-0 deficit […] The post Ernie Clement drops Blue Jays truth bomb that should scare American League appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jays Get A Comeback Win
Orioles 4 Blue Jays 6 This had all the signs of being another one of those games. After 5 innings, we were down 4-0. Through four innings, Kevin Gausman had allowed one base runner, then it all fell apart in the fifth. Strikeout, home run, pop out, triple, double, home run, strikeout. 13 total bases […]
Controversial call, bad defense sink Orioles in 6-4 defeat
The Orioles appeared to be cruising toward a series win before a missed call and some shoddy defense resulted in a five-run sixth inning. The Blue Jays rode a bizarre stretch to a come from behind 6-4 victory, leaving the O’s to return to the United States with a bad taste in their mouths. The […]
Max Scherzer’s injury return take after bullpen confirms Blue Jays’ John Schneider optimism
Nothing has gone right for the Toronto Blue Jays this year, partly due to injuries. But the pitching staff is getting some support, with two top-end starters coming back soon. Blue Jays manager John Schneider is confident that Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease will return soon, and the former even locked in a day. “John […] The post Max Scherzer’s injury return take after bullpen confirms Blue Jays’ John Schneider optimism appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blue Jays Select Chad Dallas, Outright Tanner Andrews
TODAY: Andrews has cleared waivers, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Toronto has assigned him outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Andrews does not have the requisite service time to reject the assignment, nor has he been previously outrighted. As a result, he will stay in the organization. June 4: The Blue Jays announced that they have […]
Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion
Winning two games out of three on the road is all you can really ask for right now. We’ll see if the Orioles are up to the task this afternoon in Toronto. Samuel Basallo is in the lineup and will catch Orioles starter Shane Baz. Adley Rutschman will bat third as the designated hitter. If […]
Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman shotguns beer with Leafs star on stage at Luke Combs concert hours before start vs. Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently trying to make up ground in the AL standings, sitting at 31-34 as the season enters its summer months. The Blue Jays haven’t exactly quelled concerns this season about their ability to bounce back from last year’s devastating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman shotguns beer with Leafs star on stage at Luke Combs concert hours before start vs. Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tigers are too chicken to admit Josh Naylor is their enemy
Josh Naylor is the enemy the Detroit Tigers need right now. Instead, Keider Montero and AJ Hinch refused to admit the obvious — that they plunked Naylor on purpose.
So far, Jackson Holliday has not seen much time at third base
O's look for a winning road trip today in trip finale in Toronto
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