TORONTO – Saad Zafar is ready for cricket to take the next step in Canada, both on the pitch and in the stands. Zafar, Canada’s captain for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, was getting set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday before the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Minnesota Twins. His appearance … Read more
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 1:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron Sanchez, a source confirmed Tuesday. Sanchez made his big-league debut with the Blue Jays in … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays started the 2024 regular season aiming for bigger things after crashing out in the wild-card series last fall. The campaign has not gone as planned so far. At 16-19 entering Tuesday’s game at Philadelphia, the Blue Jays were in last place in the American League East and a growing list of … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
