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A day after blown save, Yanks' Bednar escapes messy 9th by 'digging deep, getting a little gritty'

Closer David Bednar helped the Yankees secure a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Bellinger, Chisholm hit 2-run homers in 7th-inning rally, Yankees hang on to top Blue Jays 7-6

Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two-run homers off Yariel Rodríguez in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to b...

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Brandon Valenzuela upholding the Blue Jays' reputation for finding elite defenders The Toronto Blue Jays have earned a reputation for playing elite team defence over the last few years. They excelled defensively last season...

MAY 18 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Idle Saturday Valenzuela isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Valenzuela will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 1-for-2 with a walk during Friday's series opener. Tyler Heineman will pick up a start behind the plate in Valenzuela's stead and bat ninth.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Wednesday Valenzuela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Valenzuela will be getting a routine day off for the series finale after he had started in both of the Blue Jays' previous two contests. Tyler Heineman will handle catching duties for Toronto on Wednesday.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Valenzuela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Valenzuela will get a break for the matinee game after he started behind the plate in the first two contests of the series. Tyler Heineman will fill in for Valenzuela at catcher and will bat ninth.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Clement leads Blue Jays against the Angels after 5-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Angels after Ernie Clement's five-hit game on Saturday

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Huge day in rout Valenzuela went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Saturday's 14-1 rout of the Angels.

Impact The rookie catcher helped break open the game with a three-run homer off Mitch Farris in the fifth inning. It was Valenzuela's fourth long ball in 22 games since his promotion, and he's slashing .246/.306/.474 to begin his first stint in the majors with nine runs and 10 RBI.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Valenzuela hits 3-run HR, Clement has 5 hits as Blue Jays rout Angels 14-1

Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run home run, Ernie Clement had a solo homer among his career-high tying five hits and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run fifth inning to rout th...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Brandon Valenzuela's three-run home run (4) | 05/09/2026 Brandon Valenzuela belts a three-run home run to left, scoring Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement to extend the Blue Jays lead to 8-0

MAY 9 • MLB.COM

Resting up Wednesday Valenzuela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact After catching eight innings of the Tuesday night's 4-3 loss, Valenzuela will be rested for the series finale in Tampa. Tyler Heineman will handle catching duties for the Blue Jays.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Sunday Valenzuela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Tyler Heineman will draw the start behind the plate Sunday, but Valenzuela may have overtaken him as the Blue Jays' preferred option at the position while top backstop Alejandro Kirk (thumb) remains on the injured list. Valenzuela started in three of the previous four games and owns a .680 OPS on the season, clearing Heineman's mark (.423) by more than 250 points.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks third homer Valenzuela went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Saturday in an 11-4 victory versus Minnesota.

Impact Valenzuela had the biggest hit in an eight-run eighth inning for Toronto, mashing a three-run homer to center field. Saturday marked the rookie backstop's third start behind the plate over the Blue Jays' past four games, and he's gone 4-for-9 with two home runs and four RBI during that span. Valenzuela seems to be building momentum over Tyler Heineman as Toronto's primary catcher wile Alejandro Kirk (thumb) remains sidelined.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

An eight-run eighth inning lifts the Blue Jays past the Twins 11-4

Kazuma Okamoto hit his third home run in two days, Brandon Valenzuela homered in an eight-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1

Ernie Clement hit a two-run home run, Brandon Valenzuela added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Blue Jays ride an 8-run first inning to a 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks, snapping 4-game skid

Kazuma Okamoto hit a solo homer and had three RBIs, Nathan Lukes added a three-run double and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run first inning to cruise past the Arizona Diamon...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Streak of starts ends Valenzuela is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact With Tyler Heineman getting cleared to start behind the dish after a recent bout with back spasms, Valenzuela will head to the bench after he had handled catching duties in each of the prior five games. Since Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is likely to remain on the shelf for at least another month, Valenzuela should stick on the big-league roster a little while longer, but he may not be in store for much better than an even split of playing time behind the plate with a healthy Heineman.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers snap 6-game skid by beating Blue Jays 2-1 with bizarre rally in 8th

William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a two-run rally in the eighth inning as the Brewers snapped a six-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue J...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Blue Jays rookie's first home run a perfect culmination of perseverance In just his fifth Major League game, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela gave his team what they were desperately looking for: a ho...

APRIL 12 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Deadspin | Brandon Valenzuela powers big inning as Blue Jays dump Twins Deadspin | Brandon Valenzuela powers big inning as Blue Jays dump Twins

APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

With reinforcements on the way, Corbin eyes deeper turns in rotation TORONTO -- The image captured the early days of this Blue Jays season so well, Patrick Corbin and Brandon Valenzuela walking in from the bul...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Cracks first major-league homer Valenzuela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored during the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Twins on Friday.

Impact The Blue Jays rallied from a 4-0 run deficit to take the lead in the fourth inning, highlighted by Valenzuela's first big-league homer. The 25-year-old made his major-league debut this past Sunday against the White Sox and has shared time behind the plate with Tyler Heinemen. That trend should continue for as long as Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is on the injured list, but Valenzuela could earn more starts for himself with strong play over the coming weeks.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Valenzuela's first MLB home run sparks Blue Jays breakout in big night at the plate | Sporting News Brandon Valenzuela’s first MLB home run helped spark Toronto’s biggest offensive night yet and gave the rookie a moment he will never forget...

APRIL 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Valenzuela hits 1st MLB homer, Blue Jays set season high for runs in 10-4 victory over Twins

Brandon Valenzuela hit his first MLB home run, Daulton Varsho also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Twins 10-4, ending Minnesota’s winning streak at four games

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Brandon Valenzuela's two-run homer (1) | 04/10/2026 Brandon Valenzuela keeps the rally going and drives a homer to right field, putting the Blue Jays ahead 5-4 in the bottom of the 4th inning

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

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