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Orioles-Blue Jays game is rained out, to be made up as part of a July 29 doubleheader

May. 14, 2024 18:08 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Toronto manager John Schneider was encouraged by his team's improved health. But a rainout probably wasn't the worst thing. The Blue Jays' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night was postponed because of rain. It was called about an hour...

Depleted Blue Jays overcome illness to beat Baltimore: 'This was a huge (expletive) win'

May. 13, 2024 22:49 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays are having a hard enough time this year when their lineup is healthy. So this win over the American League's top team — with several Toronto players battling illness — was a potential turning point. “You don't want to say...

Gausman pitches 7 innings for first win as Blue Jays cool off Dodgers with 3-1 win

Apr. 28, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Gausman pitched seven solid innings for his first victory of the season, and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game win streak with a 3-1 victory on Sunday. Alejandro Kirk went 3 for 3 for Toronto, hitting his first homer of the...

Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2

Apr. 24, 2024 23:14 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night. Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had two hits and an RBI for Kansas City, which bounced back from a loss in the series...

Witt's 2-run double after a costly Blue Jays error sends Kansas City to a 3-2 win over Toronto

Apr. 23, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Chris...

Musgrove goes 7 innings and Bogaerts homers as the Padres beat the Blue Jays 6-3

Apr. 21, 2024 20:04 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove pitched seven innings for the first time since July 4 and Xander Bogaerts homered for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Musgrove improved to 4-0 against the Blue Jays, who picked him in the...

Bichette hits first HR of year, Bassitt gets first win as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-3

Apr. 09, 2024 23:14 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Chris Bassitt pitched 6 2/3 sparkling innings to win for the first time in three starts this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits and an RBI, Cavan Biggio...

Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell

Apr. 09, 2024 06:02 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Yordan Alvarez might be the top left-handed hitter in Major League Baseball. Teammate Framber Valdez ranks among the best left-handed pitchers, too. Other than that, those guys are all right. Literally — neither player considers himself...

Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

Apr. 01, 2024 23:57 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster — and then threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season. Blanco struck out seven...

Houston's Blanco hasn't allowed hit through eight innings against Blue Jays

Apr. 01, 2024 22:07 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Ronel Blanco hasn’t allowed a hit through eight innings Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. Blanco, who is making his first start this season, has thrown 91 pitches and walked one, on a leadoff walk by George Springer. Blanco, who...