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

Blue Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2024 5:14 pm Updated April 16, 2024 5:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game … 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

Blue Jays reinstate Jansen from injured list

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays welcomed back catcher Danny Jansen on Monday after a stint on the injured list and relievers Erik Swanson and closer Jordan Romano will soon be available as well. All three players missed the first two-plus weeks of the season after sufferinginjuries last month. Jansen was reinstated before the opener … Read more

Blue Jays top Yankees 3-1 in series opener

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

Four Jays on rehab assignment with triple-A Bisons

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

Raleigh powers Mariners to 6-1 win over Blue Jays

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

New-look Rogers Centre impresses fans

TORONTO – The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans before the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont., were excited by the extensive renovations to Toronto’s ballpark after the gates opened on Monday before the Blue Jays hosted the Seattle Mariners. … Read more

Jays finally back in Toronto for 2024 home opener

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 8, 2024 5:00 am Updated April 8, 2024 5:01 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back home. Canada’s only Major League Baseball team plays its 2024 home opener tonight against the Seattle Mariners after … Read more