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

Blue Jays show off stadium renovations

TORONTO – The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it’s time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Team brass showed off the latest changes to the downtown stadium on Thursday with a media tour that showcased … Read more

Cabrera suspension trimmed to two games

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2024 2:35 pm Updated April 2, 2024 2:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera will begin serving his suspension Tuesday night after his three-game ban was reduced to two games on appeal. … Read more

Jays’ Cabrera handed three-game suspension, fine

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 31, 2024 12:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Génesis Cabrera has received a three-game suspension and a fine for his role in a bench-clearing incident in a 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. The amount of … Read more