Blue Jays acquire reliever Kuhnel from Astros

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

Irvin extends scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, Orioles blank Reds 3-0

Irvin extends scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, Orioles blank Reds 3-0

CINCINNATI — Cole Irvin extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night. Irvin (3-1) allowed two hits — both by Elly De La Cruz — through 6 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked none. Yennier Cano got two outs and Danny … Read more

Rogers Centre renovations changed how it plays

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

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

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

Blue Jays prospect Barriera has Tommy John surgery

Blue Jays prospect Barriera has Tommy John surgery

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 29, 2024 4:38 pm Updated April 29, 2024 8:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has had hybrid Tommy John surgery. The ligament replacement and internal-brace procedure on his left elbow will likely take 12 … Read more

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

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

Rays thwart Brewers’ ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0

Rays thwart Brewers’ ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0

MILWAUKEE — Ryan Pepiot and three relievers combined on a three-hit shutout and the Tampa Bay Rays withstood a ninth-inning comeback attempt to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Monday night. Brewers manager Pat Murphy was ejected in the ninth inning after arguing a call that prevented Milwaukee from scoring the apparent tying run. The … Read more

Four Blue Jays inch toward recovery

Four Blue Jays inch toward recovery

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 29, 2024 5:41 pm Updated April 29, 2024 5:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays’ injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage … Read more

Kyle Tucker homers as the Astros beat the Rockies 8-2 in Mexico City

Kyle Tucker homers as the Astros beat the Rockies 8-2 in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY — Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña each hit a solo homer, helping Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Sunday in Mexico City. Tucker and Yainer Diaz each drove in two runs as Houston swept the two-game series at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium. Valdez (1-0) pitched … Read more