Blue Jays navigate early struggles following World Series heartbreak
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays faced challenges in the 2026 season after falling short in the 2025 World Series. Currently at 37-38, the team has shown improvement with a 16-11 record over the past month. Despite injuries to key players like Shane Bieber and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s underperformance, the Blue Jays maintain a positive outlook, emphasizing the lessons learned from last year's playoff experience. Upcoming games against similarly struggling teams present an opportunity for the Blue Jays to gain ground before the All-Star break.
- •Toronto is 37-38 and in wild-card position after 16-11 record recently.
- •Shane Bieber and Addison Barger are expected to return from injuries soon.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. only has four home runs this season.
- •The team believes they can improve and build on last year's experience.
- •Upcoming series include matchups against the Astros, Rangers, and Mets.
- 4:15 PMCBS MLB — 'Nobody's panicking here': Blue Jays' World Series heartbreak is helping them navigate frustrating first half
"After falling in Game 6 of the 2025 Fall Classic, the Blue Jays have been under .500 for most of the 2026 season
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