Intriguing off-season awaits for Blue Jays

Intriguing off-season awaits for Blue Jays

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays moved quickly by making some coaching changes after a last-place finish in the American League East. Now the heavy lifting begins. General manager Ross Atkins has his work cut out for him entering the off-season. The offence requires a big boost, the bullpen needs an overhaul and star players … Read more

Shapiro sees ‘no grounds’ to fire Blue Jays GM after disappointing year

Shapiro sees ‘no grounds’ to fire Blue Jays GM after disappointing year

Despite the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays finished last in the American League East, team president Mark Shapiro said Wednesday that general manager Ross Atkins will remain in his role. Speaking at a conference to put a bow on a season where the Blue Jays finished 74-88, Shapiro said that he and Atkins were … Read more

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83

NEW YORK —  Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose … Read more

The Chicago White Sox’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Season

The Chicago White Sox’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Season

It could be worse for the Chicago White Sox, the worst baseball team in more than a century. No, really. It could be 1899. Jerry Reinsdorf, the stubborn, nearly nonagenarian owner of the White Sox, could be Frank Robison, the owner of the Cleveland Spiders, which was one of the better teams in baseball until … Read more

Blue Jays recall Eisert before season finale

Blue Jays recall Eisert before season finale

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 29, 2024 2:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays recalled left-hander Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. The move was made shortly before the start of the regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins at … Read more

Jays beat Red Sox to end five-game losing skid

Jays beat Red Sox to end five-game losing skid

TORONTO – Recent call-up Jonatan Clase was given an opportunity to lead off for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old outfielder took full advantage in a 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox that ended a five-game losing streak. Clase reached base four times and hit his first career home run to … Read more

Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings

Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings

TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a come-from-behind 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the fading Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Red Sox reliever Chris Martin earned his third win of the season. Blue Jays’ reliever Tommy Nance took the loss, dropping him to 0-3. The Red … Read more

Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Monday by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 in the opener of a three-game road series. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings and allowed just one hit to improve to 9-10 on the season. The Red Sox improved to … Read more

Questions abound about Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason plans

Questions abound about Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason plans

A late-season Blue Jays news release in 2023 trumpeted the team’s push to the post-season and release of playoff ticket info ahead of the final homestand. The main hook of this year’s offering was instead promotional in nature. It focused on the possibility of fans breaking a stadium record for most one-dollar hotdogs consumed in … Read more

Bichette back on injured list with finger fracture

Bichette back on injured list with finger fracture

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2024 12:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right middle finger fracture. The move, retroactive to Wednesday, essentially ends an injury-plagued season for Bichette. He … Read more