The month of June is upon us, and the <a href="https://bluejaysnation.com/">Blue Jays</a> have finally dealt with their arch-nemesis, reaching a record above .500 throughout May. Unfortunately, June isn’t looking much better for Toronto in terms of strength of schedule, with many tougher opponents on the horizon — except for the Chicago White Sox.
Despite the difficult matchups ahead, the Blue Jays have a few intriguing series in June that could test their depth and overall strength. Below are four key series to watch this month:
Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays (June 3–5)
The Philadelphia Phillies are a powerhouse currently tied for the NL East lead with a 36-22 record. Their lineup features heavyweights such as Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto (arguably the league’s premier catcher), Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. The Phillies also boast one of the league’s strongest rotations, led by Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler.
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President Dave Dombrowski has built a resilient squad that can thrive during the regular season and potentially make a deep playoff run, despite last season’s disappointing postseason exit at the hands of the New York Mets. Former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has also found his form in Philadelphia after a rough patch, adding a touch of homecoming emotion to this series.
Expect an intense showdown and possibly a tribute for Markham native Romano before the Jays face the Phillies in their neck of the woods a week later.
Minnesota Twins at Toronto Blue Jays (June 6–8)
The Minnesota Twins looked destined for a disastrous season early on, stumbling out of the gate. However, they’ve since turned things around, stringing together a winning streak and climbing to third place in the AL Central with a 31-26 record.
Minnesota’s turnaround has been largely due to its elite pitching staff. According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6373692/2025/05/22/american-league-central-playoff-race/">Dan Hayes of The Athletic,</a> the Twins have led the majors with a 3.66 strikeout-to-walk ratio as of May 21. Starters such as Pablo López, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack, and Joe Ryan have all been consistently reliable. FanGraphs also notes that the Twins’ bullpen leads the league in fWAR (3.6), despite ranking just 15th in innings pitched.
Offensively, the Twins haven’t been nearly as dominant, but if their bats heat up, the Blue Jays could be in trouble. Toronto should also be wary of Minnesota’s historical success against Kevin Gausman — if that trend continues, this series could become a tactical chess match.
Toronto Blue Jays at St. Louis Cardinals (June 9–11)
The St. Louis Cardinals are slowly returning to form this season. While not yet as dominant as their playoff-bound teams of recent years, they currently sit in second place in the NL Central, just behind the Chicago Cubs. Defense has become a hallmark again for the Cardinals, who now rank second in the league, just behind Toronto in terms of fWAR.
Young talent, such as Brendan Donovan, Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore, and Masyn Winn, is showing promise, while veterans like Nolan Arenado provide stability. Starting pitching, despite the staff’s higher average age, has performed solidly.
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St. Louis is once again thriving thanks to strong player development, with prospects like Iván Herrera and Victor Scott making an impact. Facing the Cardinals is no longer a walk in the park, especially for a Toronto team battling inconsistency in both pitching and offense.
Arizona Diamondbacks at Toronto Blue Jays (June 17–19)
The Arizona Diamondbacks got off to a promising start early in the season, but the hyper-competitive NL West quickly took shape. With the Dodgers reasserting dominance and both the Padres and Giants riding strong starts, Arizona now sits in fourth place with a 27–31 record, despite some solid performances.
Their main issue is a wide gap between pitching and offensive output. While they rank fourth in offense fWAR (11.9), their pitching sits near the bottom at 28th (1.1). This imbalance has led to inconsistent results.
Nevertheless, Arizona is loaded with young talent such as Corbin Carroll, Zac Gallen, Gabriel Moreno, Josh Naylor, Brandon Pfaadt, and Alek Thomas. Veterans like Corbin Burnes, Merrill Kelly, Ketel Marte, Eugenio Suárez, and former Blue Jay Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continue to contribute when needed, even if not always consistently.
Overall, Arizona&#8217;s bats drive the train, and an underperforming team could easily go on a tear if things click. Being in the NL West hasn’t done them many favours, but in another division, they might be contending for the top. Expect a spicy, unpredictable series when this desert squad visits Toronto.
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The month of June is upon us, and the <a href="https://bluejaysnation.com/">Blue Jays</a> have finally dealt with their arch-nemesis, reaching a record above .500 throughout May. Unfortunately, June isn’t looking much better for Toronto in terms of strength of schedule, with many tougher opponents on the horizon — except for the Chicago White Sox.

Despite the difficult matchups ahead, the Blue Jays have a few intriguing series in June that could test their depth and overall strength. Below are four key series to watch this month:

Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays (June 3–5)

The Philadelphia Phillies are a powerhouse currently tied for the NL East lead with a 36-22 record. Their lineup features heavyweights such as Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto (arguably the league’s premier catcher), Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. The Phillies also boast one of the league’s strongest rotations, led by Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler.

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President Dave Dombrowski has built a resilient squad that can thrive during the regular season and potentially make a deep playoff run, despite last season’s disappointing postseason exit at the hands of the New York Mets. Former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has also found his form in Philadelphia after a rough patch, adding a touch of homecoming emotion to this series.

Expect an intense showdown and possibly a tribute for Markham native Romano before the Jays face the Phillies in their neck of the woods a week later.

Minnesota Twins at Toronto Blue Jays (June 6–8)

The Minnesota Twins looked destined for a disastrous season early on, stumbling out of the gate. However, they’ve since turned things around, stringing together a winning streak and climbing to third place in the AL Central with a 31-26 record.

Minnesota’s turnaround has been largely due to its elite pitching staff. According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6373692/2025/05/22/american-league-central-playoff-race/">Dan Hayes of The Athletic,</a> the Twins have led the majors with a 3.66 strikeout-to-walk ratio as of May 21. Starters such as Pablo López, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack, and Joe Ryan have all been consistently reliable. FanGraphs also notes that the Twins’ bullpen leads the league in fWAR (3.6), despite ranking just 15th in innings pitched.

Offensively, the Twins haven’t been nearly as dominant, but if their bats heat up, the Blue Jays could be in trouble. Toronto should also be wary of Minnesota’s historical success against Kevin Gausman — if that trend continues, this series could become a tactical chess match.

Toronto Blue Jays at St. Louis Cardinals (June 9–11)

The St. Louis Cardinals are slowly returning to form this season. While not yet as dominant as their playoff-bound teams of recent years, they currently sit in second place in the NL Central, just behind the Chicago Cubs. Defense has become a hallmark again for the Cardinals, who now rank second in the league, just behind Toronto in terms of fWAR.

Young talent, such as Brendan Donovan, Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore, and Masyn Winn, is showing promise, while veterans like Nolan Arenado provide stability. Starting pitching, despite the staff’s higher average age, has performed solidly.

https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1928958036678221824

St. Louis is once again thriving thanks to strong player development, with prospects like Iván Herrera and Victor Scott making an impact. Facing the Cardinals is no longer a walk in the park, especially for a Toronto team battling inconsistency in both pitching and offense.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Toronto Blue Jays (June 17–19)

The Arizona Diamondbacks got off to a promising start early in the season, but the hyper-competitive NL West quickly took shape. With the Dodgers reasserting dominance and both the Padres and Giants riding strong starts, Arizona now sits in fourth place with a 27–31 record, despite some solid performances.

Their main issue is a wide gap between pitching and offensive output. While they rank fourth in offense fWAR (11.9), their pitching sits near the bottom at 28th (1.1). This imbalance has led to inconsistent results.

Nevertheless, Arizona is loaded with young talent such as Corbin Carroll, Zac Gallen, Gabriel Moreno, Josh Naylor, Brandon Pfaadt, and Alek Thomas. Veterans like Corbin Burnes, Merrill Kelly, Ketel Marte, Eugenio Suárez, and former Blue Jay Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continue to contribute when needed, even if not always consistently.

Overall, Arizona's bats drive the train, and an underperforming team could easily go on a tear if things click. Being in the NL West hasn’t done them many favours, but in another division, they might be contending for the top. Expect a spicy, unpredictable series when this desert squad visits Toronto.

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