Blue Jays need bats to return to form this year

There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. The club is essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form. “The mindset is just more excitement,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “Excitement for … Read more

Kiner-Falefa homers as Jays beat Red Sox 5-1

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 22, 2024 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit his first home run as a Blue Jay to key a three-run second inning and Toronto defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in spring training action Friday. … Read more

Blue Jays trade Espinal to Reds for McElvain

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 20, 2024 8:35 pm Updated March 20, 2024 8:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Santiago Espinal. The deal was announced Wednesday … Read more

Blue Jays name Jose Berrios opening day starter

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 19, 2024 12:53 pm Updated March 19, 2024 1:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays have named right-hander Jose Berrios as their starting pitcher on opening day for the Major League Baseball season. The 29-year-old … Read more

Orioles get hot late, top Blue Jays 13-8

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 19, 2024 6:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Colton Cowser and Tyler Nevin both homered in the seventh inning to kick-start a late Baltimore run as the Orioles earned a 13-8 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on … Read more

Yankees rally for 10-9 exhibition win over Jays

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2024 6:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TAMPA, Fla. – Steward Berroa and Daulton Varsho had two hits apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 10-9 decision to the New York Yankees in spring-training action Saturday. New York (9-13) … Read more

Jays’ Bichette adds Muay Thai to training regimen

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season. He tried Muay Thai last fall and incorporated it into his regular workouts along with swimming and Pilates. “Honestly it’s probably … Read more

Blue Jays top Twins, earn fourth straight win

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 6:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT MYERS, Fla. – Brian Serven hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their win streak to four games with a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota … Read more

Blue Jays win third straight, top Pirates 10-3

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 13, 2024 4:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner kicked things off with a three-run homer in the opening inning and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to their third straight victory, topping the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in … Read more

Jays cruise past Yankees for second straight win

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2024 5:10 pm Updated March 12, 2024 5:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho and Santiago Espinal each had two RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays earned their second straight win topping the New … Read more