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Tigers take down Jays in extras as Thornton's record debut wasted

Nicholas Castellanos' RBI single in the 11th helped the Detroit Tigers edge the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2VfIvwU

Blue Jays blank Tigers for 2nd straight game

Justin Smoak had a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 3-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Aaron Sanchez (1-0) pitched five-plus innings, striking out six and giving up three hits. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2FBNRw4

Blue Jays bounce back from opener disappointment with rout of Tigers

Teoscar Hernandez had an RBI single and Freddy Galvis also had a two-run hit as part of a four-run fourth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 6-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2YA1eWo

Game Wrap: Shoemaker leads Blue Jays over Tigers in Toronto debut

Matt Shoemaker pitched seven scoreless innings while striking out 7 as the Toronto Blue Jays blanked the Detroit Tigers 6-0. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2OybmKx

1996 World Series MVP John Wetteland indicted on 3 counts of child sex assault

A Texas grand jury has indicted former all-star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland on three counts of continuous sexual assault of a child. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2FIhYTG

Jays bats frustrated as Tigers win pitching duel with 10th-inning home run

Christin Stewart hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers opened their season with a 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, following a tight pitching duel between Marcus Stroman and Jordan Zimmerman. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Oxwy3b

Patience will pay dividends for Blue Jays in long run: Ross Atkins

Ahead of Thursday's season opener, Toronto general manager Ross Atkins spoke about the team's timeline for contention and placed emphasis on patience and the long-term view in evaluation of the Blue Jays. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2V7yJ09

Jays round out opening-day roster with Rowdy Tellez, Javy Guerra

First baseman Rowdy Tellez and right-hander Javy Guerra have made the Toronto Blue Jays' opening-day roster. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2YAmDOS

Jays trade Kendrys Morales to Oakland on eve of opener

Veteran designated hitter Kendrys Morales was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2FEc5qC

Jays' Charlie Montoyo plans to enjoy his managerial debut

When the Toronto Blue Jays open the season against the Detroit Tigers Thursday afternoon, it will mark not only a new beginning for a team trending toward a more youthful core, but a fresh start for its rookie manager too. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2CF2BJW

6 big things to know for the new baseball season

Thursday is Opening Day. Snuck up on you, right? Well here are some top-line stories and trends you should know about before the first pitch. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Ysw0QG

Blue Jays name rookie Trent Thornton to starting rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays have named right-hander Trent Thornton to their starting rotation, giving the 25-year-old a chance to make his MLB debut while the team awaits the return of injured pitchers Ryan Borucki and Clay Buchholz. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2I13Gzp

Why the Blue Jays could make the playoffs — but probably won't

Last season, the Blue Jays were old and slow, unathletic and limited — both at the plate and in the field. In 2019, Toronto is turning its roster over to a younger group of players. Could that change pay off with a playoff berth? from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2YzMAOS

'Unacceptable' conduct by Giants boss warranted suspension: MLB commissioner

Major League Baseball has suspended San Francisco Giants president and CEO Larry Baer without pay until July 1 after a video showed him in a physical altercation with his wife. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2TA1Nvq

Cy Young winner deGrom signs 5-year extension with Mets

NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets have agreed to a $137.5 million US, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The deal guarantees an additional $120.5 million over four seasons. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2CE8tmG

Video game Fortnite a battleground from kids' dressing rooms to the pros

The video game Fortnite and its hold on players young and old is of increasing concern for coaches and teams. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2OqE8N4

Jays manager Montoyo reminisces on Expos connection in return to Montreal

Charlie Montoyo was a 27-year-old infielder still trying to carve out a major league career the last time he stepped on the field at Montreal's Olympic Stadium. Montoyo returned to Montreal Monday as his team opened a two-game exhibition series against the Milwaukee Brewers. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2TufMmt

Blue Jays bring back Canadian reliever Axford on minors deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed Canadian reliever John Axford to a minor-league deal. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2uozB4G

Axford's elbow woes lead to Blue Jays cutting relief pitcher

Reliever John Axford of Port Dover, Ont., has been released from his minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced on Saturday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2U8Myhw

Italy 2-0 Finland

Teenager Moise Kean scores his first international goal as Italy begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a comfortable win over Finland. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U6D4TM

Samad Taylor lifts Blue Jays over Yankees in spring training

Toronto beats New York 7-3, Samad Taylor hits go-ahead single in 7th inning. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2CzqZfO

Astros' Verlander, Cardinals newcomer Goldschmidt secure big deals

Houston and St. Louis took care of some off-field business with star players on Saturday. The Astros agreed to a two-year, $66-milllion contract extension with starter Justin Verlander while the Cardinals finalized a five-year $130-million pact with new first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2HDjtVA

Red Sox ink ace pitcher Chris Sale to 5-year, $145 million extension

The Boston Red Sox and ace left-hander Chris Sale have agreed to a long-term contract extension, the team announced on Saturday morning. The five-year deal is worth $145 million US. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2U4PuLT

Ichiro walks off into history in 'sayonara' at Tokyo Dome

Ichiro Suzuki seems to have said "sayonara." The 45-year-old Seattle Mariners star left the Tokyo Dome field in the eighth inning on Thursday night, waving goodbye to the packed crowd amid hugs from teammates in a three-minute walk that signalled to all his great career has ended. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2FuxqD3

MLB season opens early a world away with hero's welcome for Ichiro

A crowd that came to salute Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki in his homeland saw Domingo Santana deliver the biggest hit at the Tokyo Dome, a grand slam that sent Seattle to victory over the Oakland Athletics 9-7 Wednesday in the Major League Baseball opener. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Jrjuh2

Angels' Trout finalizing record-breaking $430M US extension: report

Two-time American League MVP Mike Trout is on the verge of a 12-year, $430-million US contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, ESPN reported Tuesday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2JqPnGr

MLBPA chief praises Blue Jays for hiking minor league pay

Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Minor league players are not paid during spring training or the off-season. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2TT0PPi

Tellez's homer lifts Blue Jays over Twins in spring training

Toronto defeats Minnesota 9-8, Rowdy Tellez hits home run in 8th inning. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2UGQz9U

Blue Jays boosting pay for minor leaguers by 50 per cent: report

The Toronto Blue Jays are working to institute a pay raise of more than 50 per cent for every player in their minor-league system, according to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Emily Waldon. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2UKubg0

Bronx Bombers bombard Blue Jays 17-7

The New York Yankees overpowered Toronto's split squad 17-7 in their Spring Training contest in Tampa, Florida on Saturday afternoon. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2HqBE0D

Shorter breaks, 1 trade deadline among rule changes agreed to by MLB, players

Major League Baseball and its players' union reached an unprecedented agreement Thursday to discuss renegotiating their labour contract that has three seasons remaining, part of a deal that includes modest rule changes for 2020 and drops pitch clocks until 2022 at the earliest. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Hlu2MC

$5 beer is coming to Blue Jays home games, but it probably won't be easy to score

The Toronto Blue Jays are introducing $5 beer and hot dogs at the Rogers Centre, but you'll probably have to brave some long lines to score those kinds of deals. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2HBgLii

Stro Show: Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman to get start on opening day

Right-hander Marcus Stroman will get the start on opening day for the Toronto Blue Jays on March 28 at Rogers Centre against the Detroit Tigers, the team announced on Wednesday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2TLs2TS