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The Toronto Blue Jays were 24-27, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 at Rogers Centre.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The numbers paint a decent picture. Took last night by 4. That matters. And going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.

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Blue Jays Game on May 23

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (26-25)
Location:Rogers Centre
First Pitch:03:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Patrick Corbin (1-1, 4.23 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (6-3, 2.62 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Sportsnet, SportsNet Pittsburgh, TVA Sports
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 at Rogers Centre.

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Highlights

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
3415.694 W5
Yankees
3022.5775.5 L3
Blue Jays
2427.47111.0 W3
Red Sox
2228.44012.5 L1
Orioles
2229.43113.0 W1

Toronto Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 10.213.70027
12
Jesús Sánchez
 5.276.74222
0
Andrés Giménez
 5.233.65027

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
 2-10.651.0827.2
39
Trey Yesavage
 2-11.071.0725.1
84
Dylan Cease
 3-22.981.2257.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
22
Ernie Clement
 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games
12
Jesús Sánchez
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
34
Kevin Gausman
 6.2 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
39
Trey Yesavage
 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Blue Jays News

The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their homestand with a solid 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking their third consecutive victory and improving their record to 23-27. Kevin Gausman delivered a strong performance on the mound, which has become a staple for the Jays as they hold teams to an impressive average of 2.6 runs per game over the last week. However, the buzz surrounding the team isn't just about the current success, injury updates reveal that Nathan Lukes is inching closer to returning, adding potential firepower to a lineup that’s been inconsistent. The recent re-signing of Eloy Jimenez also raises eyebrows, suggesting a strategic depth move as the Jays look to climb back into contention. With the momentum building, the Blue Jays are poised to capitalize as they face off against a competitive Pirates squad.

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Nice Start For Gausman, Jays Win
Bluebirdbanter
Nice Start For Gausman, Jays Win
Pirates 2 Blue Jays 6 That game had everything. Good pitching. Timely hits. Good defense. And stuff to argue about. Let’s start with that. In the eighth, Mason Fluharty started the inning with a walk and a single. In comes Louis Varland. He gets: Great job by Varland to get out of the inning with […]
 Game #51 GameThread: Pirates @ Jays
Bluebirdbanter
Game #51 GameThread: Pirates @ Jays
The first of three with the Pirates, and I got back from my massage just in time to get the thread up. 50 games in we are much the same as we were a year ago. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the season will go the same. Tonight’s lineups: Today’s Lineups PIRATES BLUE […]
 Blue Jays injury updates: Nathan Lukes close to returning, Shane Bieber, Yimi García, Alejandro Kirk all trending towards rehab assignments
Bluejaysnation
Blue Jays injury updates: Nathan Lukes close to returning, Shane Bieber, Yimi García, Alejandro Kirk all trending towards rehab assignments
As he does prior to every series, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on a handful of injured Blue Jays.  The closest to returning is outfielder Nathan Lukes. Over two games with the Dunedin Blue Jays, Lukes has gone 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs and two walks. Lukes has appeared…
 Blue Jays Gameday (May 22): Toronto opens series with Pittsburgh Pirates riding two-game winning streak
Bluejaysnation
Blue Jays Gameday (May 22): Toronto opens series with Pittsburgh Pirates riding two-game winning streak
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to return home after finishing a seven-game, two-city road trip through Detroit and New York with a record of 4-3.  The Blue Jays (23-27) will begin their six-game homestand with a three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates (26-24), who have gotten off to a strong start through their opening…
 Unranked Blue Jays prospect moving up to Triple-A Buffalo after strong start to 2026
Jaysjournal
Unranked Blue Jays prospect moving up to Triple-A Buffalo after strong start to 2026
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Conor Larkin earns a well-deserved promotion to Triple-A after an impressive start to his 2026 minor league campaign
 Blue Jays Re-Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal
Mlbtraderumors
Blue Jays Re-Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays and designated hitter Eloy Jimenez have reached an agreement on a new minor league contract, per Mitch Bannon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He was with Toronto earlier this season but elected free agency in early May after being designated for assignment and clearing waivers. It appears no other club was […]

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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