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The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have made several deals that have helped form a strong core of players to lead their team in 2026. They have a lot of homegrown talent composing their current squad, but some of their most important players this season have stemmed from a specific trade that has continued […] The post The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving appeared first on Just Baseball .

Max Scherzer Demands Major MLB Overhaul Amid Growing Uncertainty on Blue Jays Future

Max Scherzer has been on the big league circuit long enough to understand MLB’s starting pitching problems better than anyone. As high-velocity expectations and low inning count endanger starting pitching, the veteran starter has expressed his desire for an MLB-wide change. Scherzer wants MLB to introduce new, stricter rules to promote and protect starting pitching. […] The post Max Scherzer Demands Major MLB Overhaul Amid Growing Uncertainty on Blue Jays Future appeared first on Essentially...

Kansas City Royals News: Royals acquire Connor Seabold

The Royals traded for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Connor Seabold. Seabold, 30, was designated for assignment on June 10. The Royals will offer him a fresh start and chance to carve out a role in the bullpen. This season, Seabold owns a 4.26 ERA in 16 relief appearances. He appeared in five games with the […]

Yankees news: Rice, Caballero go deep to take Toronto series

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Ben Rice shook off a rough start to Sunday’s game before connecting for the game-winner in the ninth, a two-run shot that staked the Yankees to a 3-1 lead. It was the second straight game New York won on a ninth-inning long ball as they won their first series in Toronto […]

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer drops wild starting pitcher minimum proposal

With the Toronto Blue Jays in the midst of a disappointing season, one part has been star pitcher Max Scherzer, as his 2026 campaign has been plagued by injuries. Though Scherzer made his injury return to the Blue Jays, he would have an interesting take on a new rule for starting pitchers. Scherzer would give […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer drops wild starting pitcher minimum proposal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. spotted at Knicks’ NBA Finals celebration

With the New York Yankees completing the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, looking to keep the winning ways going, the team is looking to follow in the footsteps of its NBA counterpart, the New York Knicks. As part of the Yankees’ core features Jazz Chisholm Jr., he was seen recently celebrating with the Knicks […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. spotted at Knicks’ NBA Finals celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

After Aaron Judge went onto the IL, it was anyone’s guess how the Yankees would respond on the field without their captain. So far, the group has rallied, sweeping the Cleveland Guardians on the road and taking two of three against the Blue Jays with some late inning dramatics. Obviously, the team would prefer to […]

Blue Jays, Royals swap pitchers amid disappointing seasons

Toronto and Kansas City completed a pitching trade on Monday as the Blue Jays sent right-hander Connor Seabold to the Royals in exchange for 21-year-old pitching prospect Denis Samudio and cash considerations. The move came days after Toronto designated Seabold for assignment to create roster flexibility following Max Scherzer’s return to the major-league roster. The […] The post Blue Jays, Royals swap pitchers amid disappointing seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Can the Blue Jays Best Fit Shane Bieber Back on the Roster?

All around the league, the injury bug has been at the heart of many of the biggest storylines of the 2026 MLB season. Few teams have been hit quite as hard as the Toronto Blue Jays, though. As of now, the Blue Jays have four position players and seven pitchers occupying spots on the injured […] The post How Can the Blue Jays Best Fit Shane Bieber Back on the Roster? appeared first on Just Baseball .

The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 69 – Minor League Roundup with Andy Carroll and Alex Coil

This week, we were joined by ScoopswithDannyMac.com reporter Andy Carroll and AAA Memphis Play-By-Play man Alex Coil to talk about all things Memphis and Springfield! Many names were discussed this week, including Josh Baez, Leo Bernal, Jimmy Crooks, Liam Doyle, Jurrangelo Cintje, Chase Davis, Rainiel Rodriguez, and MORE! During the survey, several of you indicated […]

Royals Acquire Connor Seabold

The Royals have acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays, who designated Seabold for assignment last week, receive minor league righty Denis Samudio and cash considerations. Kansas City transferred righty Carlos Estévez to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move. Seabold is out of […]

Off-Day Open Thread

No Jays game today, so we won’t have the roller coaster of emotions today. After making it to the World Series, last year, we expected better from this season. Anyway, use the thread to talk about whatever you feel like. Doesn’t have to be baseball related. You could talk about the World Cup if you […]

More On Yesterday’s Blue Jays Loss

The Jays have an off day today, which I’m ok with. After yesterdays loss, I could go for a week of off days. But then, tomorrow I’ll be sitting in front of the TV, ready to get punched in the gut again. I often say that no one, including umpires, understand the balk rule. Yesterday […]

Mets star hitter expected to opt out of contract after 2026

When the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette last offseason, the deal immediately grabbed headlines around MLB. The former All-Star shortstop agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract, giving him an average annual salary of $42 million. However, the most…

Cole Carrigg reflects on his first week in the big leagues

LAS VEGAS — Cole Carrigg (No. 4 PuRP) has made a statement in 2026. Through 57 games, he was slashing .338/.414/.529 with 26 extra-base hits (15 doubles, five triples, six home runs) and 30 stolen bases in 37 attempts. That was enough for him to get the call, and he made his debut on June […]

Will the AL East be a two-horse race all year?

A strong weekend in Toronto left the Yankees back where they want to be, alone in first place in the AL East, and with the best record in the American League for good measure. Despite falling behind the Rays by as many as five games last month, New York has surged to put themselves back […]

Jays Have A Bullpen Meltdown, Lose to Yankees

Yankees 8 Blue Jays 3 This one had everything, other than a Jays’ win, of course. John Schneider got ejected. It kind of pissed me off, because the Yankees José Caballero complained for a long time about a pitch clock thing (I guess) and the umpire let him complain and complain. John comes out on […]

Ben Rice’s dream season continues with heroic Yankees dinger vs. Blue Jays

The New York Yankees continue to get strong production from slugger Ben Rice. Rice hit a massive two-run homer on Sunday to help his Yankees take the lead, in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. BEN RICE SMASHES A 2-RUN HOMER TO GIVE THE YANKEES THE LEAD IN THE 9TH […] The post Ben Rice’s dream season continues with heroic Yankees dinger vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Another ninth inning blast lifts Yankees over Blue Jays

Yesterday we had a classic pitchers’ duel that was ultimately settled by a big two-run home run in the ninth for a Yankee victory. I wouldn’t exactly call today a pitchers’ duel — Patrick Corbin went 3.2 innings and Will Warren managed just one more out than that — but the end result was the […]

Yankees Broadcasters Rip Into Jazz Chisholm Jr. as ABS Blunders See No End

Jazz Chisholm Jr. just cannot seem to figure out MLB’s new ABS system. During Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees’ second baseman made another blunder at the plate. This led the team’s broadcasters to absolutely let him have it. “Why would you challenge that? It makes no sense. It was 3-1, […] The post Yankees Broadcasters Rip Into Jazz Chisholm Jr. as ABS Blunders See No End appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Yankees’ Aaron Boone gives murky Giancarlo Stanton injury update after calf flare-up

The New York Yankees have been playing some improved baseball of late, winners of five out of their last six games ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees have been trying to hold down the fort in the injury absence of Aaron Judge, who has been out of the lineup […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone gives murky Giancarlo Stanton injury update after calf flare-up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays: Will Warren vs. Patrick Corbin

If momentum is a real thing, the Yankees should have a lot of it on their side today after stealing a win behind Paul Goldschmidt’s ninth-inning dinger. Of course, momentum is also only as good as the next day’s starting pitcher, but at least on paper the Yankees seem to have the edge in Sunday’s […]