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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't think slugger Shohei Ohtani heard Toronto fans' taunts
Read full article: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't think slugger Shohei Ohtani heard Toronto fans' tauntsLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn’t think Shohei Ohtani heard fans in Toronto taunting him during Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, and he doesn’t think the Japanese two-way sensation is bothered much by boos anyway.
Jays' Bo Bichette held out of starting lineup, pinch-hits in World Series Game 2
Read full article: Jays' Bo Bichette held out of starting lineup, pinch-hits in World Series Game 2Held out of the starting lineup a day after returning from a knee injury, Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning of Toronto’s 5-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series.
Shohei Ohtani follows historic 2-way show with World Series homer, but Dodgers routed by Jays
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani follows historic 2-way show with World Series homer, but Dodgers routed by JaysShohei Ohtani followed his two-way show for the ages with a homer in the Dodgers’ World Series opener, but he also grounded out with the bases loaded in Los Angeles’ 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Blue Jays' Addison Barger hits the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history
Read full article: Blue Jays' Addison Barger hits the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series historyToronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history during Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Toronto's Bichette sparks 9-run, go-ahead rally in World Series debut as he returns from knee injury
Read full article: Toronto's Bichette sparks 9-run, go-ahead rally in World Series debut as he returns from knee injuryToronto’s Bo Bichette singled, walked to start a nine-run, go-ahead rally and played second base for the first time in six years as he returned in the World Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers from a knee injury that had sidelined him since early September.
Rookie Trey Yesavage to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game
Read full article: Rookie Trey Yesavage to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league gameRookie Trey Yesavage will start Friday night’s World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.
Toronto Blue Jays put Canadian stamp on America's pastime as relations with US remain bitter
Read full article: Toronto Blue Jays put Canadian stamp on America's pastime as relations with US remain bitterThe Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the World Series and have a chance of claiming the championship of America’s pastime at a time when U.S.-Canada relations remain near historic lows.
Springer's homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCS
Read full article: Springer's homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCSGeorge Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993 by beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
Guerrero hits 6th postseason homer and Blue Jays beat Mariners 6-2 to force Game 7 of ALCS
Read full article: Guerrero hits 6th postseason homer and Blue Jays beat Mariners 6-2 to force Game 7 of ALCSVladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his sixth home run this postseason, rookie Trey Yesavage struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays forced a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series by beating the Seattle Mariners 6-2.
Blue Jays manager Schneider optimistic Springer will play ALCS Game 6 after pitch off knee
Read full article: Blue Jays manager Schneider optimistic Springer will play ALCS Game 6 after pitch off kneeBlue Jays manager John Schneider says he's optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night.
Scherzer turns back the clock and Blue Jays beat Mariners 8-2 in Game 4 to even ALCS
Read full article: Scherzer turns back the clock and Blue Jays beat Mariners 8-2 in Game 4 to even ALCSMax Scherzer turned back the clock with a vintage pitching performance and Andrés Giménez homered and drove in four runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-2 to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece.
Guerrero, Springer sparks Blue Jays, who hit 5 HRs and cut Mariners' ALCS lead to 2-1 with 13-4 rout
Read full article: Guerrero, Springer sparks Blue Jays, who hit 5 HRs and cut Mariners' ALCS lead to 2-1 with 13-4 routVladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer woke up Toronto’s offense as the Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Seattle Mariners 13-4 and closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.
Mariners find themselves in ALCS driver’s seat against Blue Jays, eyeing first World Series berth
Read full article: Mariners find themselves in ALCS driver’s seat against Blue Jays, eyeing first World Series berthAfter winning twice on the road, the Seattle Mariners hold a 2-0 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series.
Bichette left off Blue Jays' ALCS roster but Scherzer and Bassitt active, Woo returns for Mariners
Read full article: Bichette left off Blue Jays' ALCS roster but Scherzer and Bassitt active, Woo returns for MarinersInjured Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette isn't on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners that begins Sunday night in Toronto, but three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and right-hander Chris Bassitt are both active after missing the Division Series win over the Yankees.
Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016
Read full article: Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the New York Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.
Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays
Read full article: Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue JaysThe Yankees are facing a tough challenge as they trail 0-2 against Toronto in their AL Division Series.
Scherzer, Bichette, Bassitt are out for Blue Jays and Mariners without Woo in Division Series
Read full article: Scherzer, Bichette, Bassitt are out for Blue Jays and Mariners without Woo in Division SeriesThree-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has been left off the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman set to face Yankees' Luis Gil in Game 1 of ALDS between division foes
Read full article: Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman set to face Yankees' Luis Gil in Game 1 of ALDS between division foesFrom April through September this season, the Toronto Blue Jays got the best of the New York Yankees.
Blue Jays are 1st AL team to clinch playoff spot; best record in league, East title still in play
Read full article: Blue Jays are 1st AL team to clinch playoff spot; best record in league, East title still in playThe Toronto Blue Jays became the first American League team to secure a spot in the postseason with an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals.
American League-best Blue Jays beat Royals 8-5 and clinch their 1st postseason berth since 2023
Read full article: American League-best Blue Jays beat Royals 8-5 and clinch their 1st postseason berth since 2023Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth.
Split doubleheader: Domínguez traded from Orioles to Blue Jays in between games against each other
Read full article: Split doubleheader: Domínguez traded from Orioles to Blue Jays in between games against each otherThe Baltimore Orioles have traded reliever Seranthony Domínguez to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draft
Read full article: Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draftSan Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch often feels as though he’s entered a strange new scouting universe when he interviews an NFL draft prospect.
Dubón has tiebreaking hit, Peña homers as Astros beat Blue Jays 5-3 for 12th win in 14 games
Read full article: Dubón has tiebreaking hit, Peña homers as Astros beat Blue Jays 5-3 for 12th win in 14 gamesMauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking single in the fifth inning, Jeremy Peña added a solo home run and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Thursday for their 12th win in 14 games.
Blue Jays' Orelvis Martínez gets 80-game drug suspension 2 days after his major league debut
Read full article: Blue Jays' Orelvis Martínez gets 80-game drug suspension 2 days after his major league debutToronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene.
Schneider’s two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over Astros
Read full article: Schneider’s two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over AstrosDavis Schneider’s two-run homer off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros.
Dad-to-be Chris Bassitt pitches Blue Jays over Mets 3-0
Read full article: Dad-to-be Chris Bassitt pitches Blue Jays over Mets 3-0Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labor, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Mets 3-0.
Blue Jays rout Rays 20-1 as Guerrero Jr has 6 RBIs, position players give up 10 runs
Read full article: Blue Jays rout Rays 20-1 as Guerrero Jr has 6 RBIs, position players give up 10 runsVladimir Guerrero Jr. had six RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a five-game losing streak with a 20-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays, scoring their last 10 runs off position players.
What's pitch tipping, what's sign stealing, and when are they illegal?
Read full article: What's pitch tipping, what's sign stealing, and when are they illegal?A few sideways glances by New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge this week have put pitch tipping and sign stealing back in baseball’s spotlight.
Germán ejected, Judge booed as cheating allegations swirl around Yankees
Read full article: Germán ejected, Judge booed as cheating allegations swirl around YankeesDomingo Germán insisted he only had rosin on his hand, but umpire James Hoye said he felt something stickier on the fingers of the New York Yankees right-hander.
Mariners erase 7-run deficit, sweep Blue Jays with 10-9 win
Read full article: Mariners erase 7-run deficit, sweep Blue Jays with 10-9 winAdam Frazier hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners erased a seven-run deficit while topping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 for a sweep of their AL wild-card series.
Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff opener
Read full article: Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff openerThere’s a whole lot riding on Alek Manoah’s first career playoff start, but the Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right-hander isn’t the least bit fazed about facing the Seattle Mariners in Friday’s wild-card opener.
Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 end to season
Read full article: Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 end to seasonThe Kansas City Royals fired manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
Read full article: Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.
Orioles hit 4 homers in 7-4 victory over Blue Jays
Read full article: Orioles hit 4 homers in 7-4 victory over Blue JaysRamón Urías hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Anthony Santander, Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hays also went deep to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in TorontoThe Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures finger
Read full article: Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures fingerMatthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a finger injury on his throwing hand.
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Free agency an antidote for offensive fireworks, mobile QBs
Read full article: Free agency an antidote for offensive fireworks, mobile QBs(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)DENVER – Teams searching for an antidote to the high-octane offenses and mobile quarterbacks that dominate the modern NFL won't have to wait around for the draft. Free agency this year promises a deeper pool of possibilities than usual because the league's lost revenues during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 resulted in the first decrease in the salary cap in a decade. Then, the league scuttled its annual scouting combine in Indianapolis, making it harder still for teams to evaluate the incoming class. Ad“In the draft, you’re just shooting from the hip because you just haven’t really spent any time around players,” former Bucs GM Mark Dominik said. “You talk about being able to deal with all the speed, I love the linebacker group, off-the-ball linebackers," Jeremiah said.
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49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test
Read full article: 49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 testThe team said the positive test came back Wednesday morning and Bourne immediately went into self-quarantine after getting the diagnosis. The positive test came just days after the 49ers played at Seattle. All we can do right now is test and be aware of the connections.”This is the first positive coronavirus test for the 49ers since the start of the regular season. The Packers are dealing with their own issues with the coronavirus after running back AJ Dillon tested positive on Monday. Running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were placed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday as “high-risk” contacts to Dillon.
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