Latest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News

Rockies manager doesn't expect Kris Bryant to be out for long after he left game with back soreness

Apr. 13, 2024 19:11 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said he doesn’t expect outfielder Kris Bryant to miss significant time after the former NL MVP left Saturday’s game at Toronto in the fourth inning because of soreness in his right ribs and back. “Don’t think it’s bad but...

Cal Raleigh hits 2-run HR in 10th inning, Mariners beat Blue Jays 6-1 to avoid sweep

Apr. 10, 2024 19:10 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. Raleigh connected on the first pitch he saw from Blue Jays left-hander Tim Mayza (0-1). The homer was Raleigh’s...

Berríos pitches 6 2/3 shutout innings, Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-2 in home opener

Apr. 08, 2024 23:12 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings, Davis Schneider hit a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays won their home opener Monday night, beating the Seattle Mariners 5-2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two hits and drove in a run as the Blue Jays won before a...

Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes shushing motion to Yankee Stadium fans during home run trot

Apr. 06, 2024 23:59 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s trot got Yankee Stadium fans hot. The Toronto Blue Jays star celebrates his home runs with a distinctive series of moves while circling the bases, including a shushing motion when he rounds third. When Guerrero went deep with...

Hader blows first save opportunity with Astros in 2-1 loss to Blue Jays

Apr. 03, 2024 00:49 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Hader faltered in his first opportunity with his new team, dropping to 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. Davis Schneider’s two-run homer off the All-Star closer with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Houston Astros 2-1 on Tuesday night. ...

Schneider's two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over Astros

Apr. 03, 2024 00:44 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Davis Schneider’s two-run homer off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Houston Astros 2-1 on Tuesday night. “It was just a great swing on a pitch that he can handle,” manager John Schneider said. ...

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...

Springer, Biggio, Guerrero homer on opening day, leading Blue Jays over Rays 8-2

Mar. 28, 2024 20:30 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lingered coming out of the batter's box long enough to watch a towering drive off his bat sail well over the centerfield wall. Then he broke into a home run trot. The sixth-inning shot — part of a five-run rally that helped...

Turner already showing what he can provide for the Blue Jays

Feb. 24, 2024 18:22 PM EST

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider already is seeing the potential benefits of having Justin Turner in his starting lineup. Turner hit an RBI single, walked and scored a run in a 14-13 Grapefruit League victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday....

Blue Jays slugger Guerrero focused on his offseason preparation ahead of the 2024 season

Feb. 20, 2024 15:37 PM EST

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the big winner earlier this month in salary arbitration. Now the Toronto Blue Jays slugger feels that his hard work during the offseason will propel him to big season on the field. “I believe I had a great...