Blue Jays acquire reliever Kuhnel from Astros

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 4, 2024 11:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. The Blue Jays made the … Read more

Rogers Centre renovations changed how it plays

TORONTO – Daulton Varsho loves to go all out when tracking down a fly ball but the new smaller foul areas at Rogers Centre have him being a little more cautious. The Toronto Blue Jays completed the second phase of $400 million renovations to their downtown ballpark in the off-season, with the changes designed to … Read more

Massey powers Royals past Blue Jays 6-1

TORONTO – Chris Bassitt does not like how he or his Toronto Blue Jays have started 2024. Bassitt allowed three runs on four hits, all in the sixth inning, while striking out four as Toronto fell to the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Although he improved his earned-run average to 5.45 from 5.64, … Read more

Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1

TORONTO – Jose Berrios made just one mistake in an otherwise impressive outing as he continues to dominate on the mound to start the season. Michael Massey’s two-run homer gave Kansas City a lead it never relinquished as the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday. After Massey’s blast Berrios settled down, facing … Read more

Turner’s twin blasts power Jays past Royals 6-5

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

Tiedemann out with nerve inflammation in elbow

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

Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL

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

The Baltimore Oriole Who Looks Like a Cherub and Swings the Bat Like a Legend-to-Be

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

Yankees score four runs in ninth for win over Jays

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

Kikuchi, Guerrero help Jays edge Yankees 5-4

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