The Canadian Baseball Network's Tyler King provides definitive evidence that the Toronto Blue Jays do, indeed, play in the toughest division in baseball - a fate that can both help and hinder them as they attempt to move up in the standings.
Read MoreEven though he's employing a new approach at the pate that focuses on squaring the ball up rather than trying to hit home runs, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is leading his club with 17 home runs this season. The Goose Creek, S.C., native is on pace for his best offensive season. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano recently caught up with Smoak in Toronto.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays placed left-handed reliever J.P. Howell on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with left shoulder tightness. They have recalled southpaw Jeff Beliveau from triple-A Buffalo to take Howell's place in the pen. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.
Read MoreOn May 31, Team Canada's 1972 Summit Series-winning hockey team was honoured with a stamp to commemorate its 45th anniversary. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher believes that Canada Post should now turn its focus to baseball and honour the Toronto Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series-wining teams and the 1981 Montreal Expos with stamps.
Read MoreDuring Sportsnet’s national broadcast of the Toronto Blue Jays game on Friday, Blue Jays fans raised $276,425 in support of Jays Care Foundation through the 9th Annual Sportsnet Jays Care Broadcast Auction presented by TD.
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The Toronto Blue Jays swept Etobicoke, Ont., native Joey Votto and the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series earlier this week. Emily (@JaysGirlEmily) has the game-by-game breakdown.
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The stillness of a Thursday night on a Mississauga sandlot was broken by the sound of a marching band. Next thing you know ... mascots, a spirit squad, Hall of Famer Robbie Alomar and Joe Carter showed to make to film a ketchup commercial.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays were trounced 12-2 by the New York Yankees in the first game of a four-game series at Rogers Centre on Thursday. Canadian Baseball Network writer Michael DiStefano has the game details.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays activated left-handed starter Francisco Liriano on Friday and have shipped reliever Leonel Campos back to the triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.
Read MorePrior to Thursday's series opener against the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed starter Mike Bolsinger for assignment and called up reliever Leonel Campos from triple-A Buffalo. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays belted 49 home runs during the month of May. Historically, it was their second-best May showing, topped only by 2010’s 54. This power surge was a key to the club's 18-10 record in May. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has more on the Blue Jays' power surge in the season's second month.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays took two out of three from the Texas Rangers in a weekend series at Rogers Centre. Emily (@JaysGirlEmily) has the game-by-game breakdown.
Read MoreOut since April 16 with elbow inflammation, left-hander J.A. Happ will make his return and start for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays fans have continued to flock to the Rogers Centre this season despite the club's poor start. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher attempts to examine why Blue Jays' ticket sales have remained so strong.
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Jordan Gibbons, 24, year-old daughter of manager John Gibbons, and Southtown are at the Horsehoe Tavern Saturday night and play Sunday morn at 11:20 at the Rogers Centre on County Day.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays swept the Milwaukee Brewers in a short, two-game interleague series that took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Emily (@JaysGirlEmily) has the details.
Read MoreAfter a dismal April, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista has been swinging a hot bat in the month of May which has helped lead his club back to within 4 1/2 games of an American League wildcard spot. Canadian Baseball Network writer Patrick Allen shares his insight on what Bautista is doing better at the plate this month.
Read MoreWith Robinson Diaz back in the fold, both ends of one of the best Blue Jays trades ever are together in Dunedin.
Read MoreIn four games, the Toronto Blue Jays' affiliates ran the table with a clean sweep despite the New Hampshire Fisher Cats getting rained out. The Dunedin Blue Jays swept a doubleheader while the Lansing Lugnuts came from behind to walk one off. Jay Blue has the rundown.
Read MoreTwenty-four-year-old outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. has enjoyed two stints with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. He credits advice from his dad, who played parts of eight major league seasons, and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Tim Raines for helping him get to the big leagues. Canadian Baseball Network lead writer Alexis Brudnicki spoke with Smith Jr. earlier this season.
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