Toronto ends 3-game skid in Whit Merrifield's return to KC
Yusei Kikuchi and four relievers limited Kansas City to one run on four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Royals.
Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff opener
Thereโs a whole lot riding on Alek Manoahโs first career playoff start, but the Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right-hander isnโt the least bit fazed about facing the Seattle Mariners in Fridayโs wild-card opener.
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
Wander 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.
Cole, Yanks miffed with Jays' Manoah, 10th win in 30 games
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 to avoid a four-game sweep.
Cole's frustration shows as scuffling Yanks fall to Jays 5-2
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Orioles hit 4 homers in 7-4 victory over Blue Jays
Ramรณn Urรญas 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: Old-Timersโ Day in the Bronx, Kershaw at Coors
Ron Guidry, Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez highlight the Yankees alumni set to appear at Old-Timersโ Day in the Bronx prior to a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Vlad Jr homers off Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays top Angels 6-3
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Shohei Ohtani for the first time, and George Springer hit a leadoff home run in the Toronto Blue Jaysโ 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Torres hit in 9th, Yanks win 10th in row, beat Blue Jays 3-2
Gleyber Torres homered early, then hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees won their 10th straight game, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3
Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival with a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees.
Arozarena, รlvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed
Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan รlvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach negotiated agreements.
AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million contract, pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press late Sunday.
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Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spot
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 41st home run and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays knocked the slumping Yankees out of the ALโs top wild-card spot, beating New York 6-3.
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Angels' Ohtani hits 38th HR, but Jays hit 4 in 10-2 win
Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 38th home run this season, but the Toronto Blue Jays hit it out of the park four times, including two from George Springer and a grand slam by Teoscar Hernandez, to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 10-2.
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LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead
In-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels, and the Kansas City Royals visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
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LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in row
Jake Arrieta pitches against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday, one night after Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the majors' seventh no-hitter this year to match the most in a season since 1900.
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LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs
Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is the first confirmed competitor for the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denverโs Coors Field on July 12, and others could be announced soon.