TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays rested all-star shortstop Bo Bichette and key relievers Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano weren’t available, so it fell to Justin Turner to step up. The 39-year-old designated hitter had a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third as Toronto held off the … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 26, 2024 5:26 pm Updated April 26, 2024 6:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann will miss about seven to 10 more days with a sore elbow. Toronto manager John Schneider said on Friday … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2024 4:56 pm Updated April 24, 2024 6:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left hip injury. Kiermaier left Toronto’s … Read more
Jackson Holliday has the golden curls and ruddy cheeks of a cherub, but it’s his swing that makes me think of Raphael, the Old Master—such prettiness and mighty grace. Holliday has had that same sweet swing since he was a toddler, and there are videos to prove it. He’s only twenty now, and he still … Read more
TORONTO – A thin bullpen proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. With closer Jordan Romano and setup men Yimi Garcia and Chad Green unavailable, the Blue Jays could not line up their usual high-leverage options and the powerful New York … Read more
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will not tire of seeing their sleepy left-hander Yusei Kikuchi perform as he did against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Kikuchi (1-1), who claimed last fall after a late-season win that he sleeps 13 to 14 hours the night before a start, spearheaded the Blue Jays to a … Read more
TORONTO – Every pitch is a process for Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt. He’ll often bend down or talk to himself before locking in and unloading from an arsenal that offers both variety and quality. When his game is on, his weapons can leave opponents handcuffed. The Yankees had no answers for the veteran right-hander … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2024 5:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Alek Manoah’s comeback from injury will continue Saturday when he starts for the Toronto Blue Jays’ triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen will be behind the plate … Read more
The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation, federal authorities said Thursday. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday. Ippei Mizuhara served as Ohtani’s interpreter after Ohtani came … Read more
TORONTO – Cal Raleigh led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer to help power the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday at Rogers Centre. With Mitch Garver aboard as the automatic runner, Raleigh turned on a first-pitch sinker from left-hander Tim Mayza (0-1) for his second … Read more
