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The Toronto Blue Jays selected Arizona State left‑handed pitcher Cole Carlon with the 39th overall pick in the first round of the MLB draft on July 11, 2026, adding him to their prospect pool.
Dylan Cease pitched a near no‑hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays, losing the bid with three outs remaining on July 11, 2026. His effort joined a rare group, as only one pitcher has ever completed a no‑hit game for Toronto.
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays was three outs from a no‑hitter before allowing a hit, ending the bid; the near‑miss underscores the rarity of no‑hitters, with only one ever achieved in franchise history.
A Shore Conference pitcher from New Jersey was taken ninth overall in the July 10, 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia, earning a $6.68 million signing bonus and becoming the first New Jersey player selected in this draft.
The Spa City Bombers host their 37th annual youth baseball camp, led by Coaches Lambert and Long, at West Side Recreation Park from July 13‑16 with rain‑out dates July 20‑21, offering instruction and games for local children.
Justin Verlander confirmed he will retire after the 2026 MLB season, ending a Hall‑of‑Fame career spent entirely with the Detroit Tigers. His résumé includes three Cy Young Awards and two World Series championships.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. declined to play in the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, opting to rest and focus on the second half of the season. The decision comes after being voted the AL’s starting first baseman for his sixth All-Star appearance.
Bo Bichette returned to Toronto on June 29, 2026, to open a three‑game series against his former Blue Jays as a member of the New York Mets, marking his first appearance in the city since the mid‑season trade.
Bo Bichette, shortstop for the New York Mets, will play at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on June 29, 2026, marking his return to the city as the Mets face the Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays added infielder Sean Keys to the major‑league roster and recalled outfielder Yohendrick Pinango on June 27, 2026, as part of a set of roster adjustments aimed at bolstering depth.
On June 27, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays added infielder Sean Keys to the major‑league roster and recalled outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from the minors, part of several roster adjustments made that day.
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 3-1 to the Houston Astros on June 24, 2026, marking their second straight defeat after an extra‑innings loss the night before. Manager John Schneider called for tighter play in all areas as the team looks to rebound.
Shane Bieber has rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays and is expected to be activated from the injured list within days after recovering from elbow inflammation.
The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 3-0 on June 17 after moving Max Scherzer to the injured list, with key contributions from Giménez, Guerrero Jr., and a strong bullpen effort.
George Springer hit his 300th career home run as part of a 6‑1 win for the Toronto Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox on June 16, 2026, with additional contributions from teammates and strong pitching.
