TORONTO – In what has been a down-in-the-dumps season for the Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer has lifted the spirits of his teammates and manager in the past month. Springer played the hero role again on Sunday, going 3-for-4, slamming two homers and three RBI to push the Blue Jays (45-54) to a 5-4 win … Read more
TORONTO – In what may have been his final appearance as a Toronto Blue Jay, nothing went right for lefty Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning on Saturday. Kikuchi cruised through five innings, striking out six and only allowed an unearned run. But then he couldn’t get anybody and the Detroit Tigers took advantage to … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 20, 2024 12:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Saturday. Bichette left Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the … Read more
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt was irritated. The last place the Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter wanted to be was in front of an assembly of reporters to discuss a 5-4 series-opening loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Bassitt (8-8) was upset at himself for the sinker Riley Greene nailed for a run-scoring single in … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2024 4:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the 15-day injured list. The Blue Jays said Garcia would be available for Toronto’s series opener against visiting Detroit on … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 14, 2024 9:06 pm Updated July 14, 2024 10:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT WORTH, Texas – Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday night with their first pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 14, 2024 1:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo. Eisert will also be active for Sunday afternoon’s game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. In a corresponding move, the Blue … Read more
Typically, professional athletes try their best to avoid generating potentially controversial buzz when speaking to reporters. But in another sign of what’s been a rocky season for the Toronto Blue Jays, star shortstop Bo Bichette appeared to openly flirt with the idea of playing for a team like the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. “I … Read more
It’s time for the Toronto Blue Jays to restock their minor league system. Amateur scouting director Shane Farrell spoke with media on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s Major League Baseball draft and said the Blue Jays’ minor league system, especially at the double and triple-A levels, needs to be refreshed with new prospects. “I think … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 6, 2024 2:39 pm Updated July 6, 2024 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated first baseman Justin Turner from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, utility player Addison Barger was optioned to triple-A Buffalo. … Read more
