Justin Steele pitches a 2-hitter for his first career complete game as Cubs beat Angels 5-1

Justin Steele pitches a 2-hitter for his first career complete game as Cubs beat Angels 5-1

CHICAGO — Justin Steele pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angeles 5-1 on Friday. Steele (1-3) dazzled in his first victory in 13 starts this season. The left-hander threw 95 pitches, striking out seven and walking two, while lowering his ERA … Read more

Jays’ Guerrero Jr. voted into AL starting lineup

Jays’ Guerrero Jr. voted into AL starting lineup

TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is back in the American League’s starting lineup for the upcoming All-Star Game. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman was voted in as a starter on Wednesday night. He beat out Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle for the honour. “Very happy, very happy that’s all you work for as … Read more

David Peralta hits 1st homer of the season, helps the Padres beat the Rangers 6-4

David Peralta hits 1st homer of the season, helps the Padres beat the Rangers 6-4

ARLINGTON, Texas — David Peralta is just filling in for All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., and the 36-year-old veteran knows it. Just one more reason to savor the biggest moment of his season with San Diego. Peralta hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning for his first of the season in the … Read more

Alvarez’s three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2

Alvarez’s three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2

TORONTO – It’s a hard time to be a Toronto Blue Jay. Yordan Alvarez had a solo home run and two RBI doubles as the Houston Astros rolled past Toronto 9-2 on Wednesday for the Blue Jays’ 11th loss in 15 games as Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on July 30 looms. Starter Yusei Kikuchi … Read more

Blue Jays closer Romano out at least six weeks

Blue Jays closer Romano out at least six weeks

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 3, 2024 4:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano will be out several weeks after he underwent arthroscopic surgery to address an impingement in his right elbow. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday the right-handed … Read more

Horwitz, Springer homer in Blue Jays 7-6 win

Horwitz, Springer homer in Blue Jays 7-6 win

TORONTO – Spencer Horwitz loves the chess match of an at bat, especially doing it at the highest level of professional baseball. Horwitz had a solo shot and George Springer followed that with a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Horwitz is … Read more

Jays place Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

Jays place Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 2, 2024 3:43 pm Updated July 2, 2024 3:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. The Jays announced the move, which … Read more

Pena’s homer lifts Astros to 3-1 win over Jays

Pena’s homer lifts Astros to 3-1 win over Jays

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays offence stalled to waste Yariel Rodriguez’s best start in his young career in their series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday. Engaged in a pitching duel with Houston’s Hunter Brown (6-5), Rodriguez surrendered a solo homer to Jeremy Pena in the fifth inning of a 3-1 defeat before … Read more