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Springer's inside-the-park homer, diving catch and throw lead Blue Jays over Rays 9-5, National Sports
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Series of miscues overshadows offensive breakthrough as Blue Jays fall to Rangers
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Bassitt gives up one run in seven complete innings to post 11th win
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Toronto Blue Jays Fan Clubhouse 🇨🇦⚾
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Merrifield has 4 RBIs, Blue Jays win 10-1, Pirates skid at 7
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Toronto Blue Jays Fan Clubhouse 🇨🇦⚾
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Blue Jays notebook: Whit Merrifield quietly becoming everyday option
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No load management here: Meet the 2 MLB stars committed to playing all 162 games
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Blue Jays season predictions: Kevin Gausman for Cy Young and a new role for Nate Pearson
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Blue Jays make baffling choice to include Anthony Bass in Pride Weekend festivities : r/Torontobluejays
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Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield says he's received COVID-19 vaccine, can play home games in Toronto
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Blue Jays' Merrifield gets in on the home run action with a solo shot just over the wall
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Whit Merrifield's impact in everyday role on Blue Jays