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Cricket Night cross-promotes ball-and-bat sports

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 …

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Santana lifts Twins over Blue Jays 3-2

TORONTO – Yusei Kikuchi wanted to start an important six-game stretch against American League rivals with some of his best pitching. Unfortunately, an efficient performance still wasn’t enough as Kikuchi gave up the go-ahead home run to Carlos Santana in the fifth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto …

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Jays agree to terms with Sanchez, source says

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 …

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Last-place Toronto Blue Jays in a rut

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 …

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Blue Jays acquire reliever Kuhnel from Astros

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. …

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Rogers Centre renovations changed how it plays

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, …

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Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1

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 …

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Four Blue Jays inch toward recovery

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 …

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Turner’s twin blasts power Jays past Royals 6-5

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 …

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Tiedemann out with nerve inflammation in elbow

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 26, 2024 5:26 pm Updated April 26, 2024 6:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann will miss about seven to 10 more days with a sore elbow. Toronto manager …

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