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Wenceel Pรฉrez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3
Read full article: Wenceel Pรฉrez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3Pinch-hitter Wenceel Pรฉrez hit a two-run homer and Mark Canha doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers locked up their first series win in two weeks, rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff opener
Read full article: Manoah, Blue Jays vs Castillo, Mariners in playoff openerThereโs 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
Read full article: Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5Wander 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's frustration shows as scuffling Yanks fall to Jays 5-2
Read full article: Cole's frustration shows as scuffling Yanks fall to Jays 5-2Yankees 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.
Blue Jays' Tapia hits inside-the-park grand slam vs Red Sox
Read full article: Blue Jays' Tapia hits inside-the-park grand slam vs Red SoxTorontoโs Raimel Tapia hit an inside-the-park grand slam after Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran lost the ball in the Fenway Park lights and didnโt hustle after it.
Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added
Read full article: Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players addedLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseballโs best-known players.
Altuve, Arenado, Chisholm, Rodรณn won't play in All-Star Game
Read full article: Altuve, Arenado, Chisholm, Rodรณn won't play in All-Star GameHouston second baseman Jose Altuve, San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodรณn, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr wonโt be playing in Tuesdayโs All-Star Game.
Vlad Jr homers off Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays top Angels 6-3
Read full article: Vlad Jr homers off Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays top Angels 6-3Vladimir 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.
Gleyber day: Torres' 5 RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3
Read full article: Gleyber day: Torres' 5 RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3Gleyber Torres drove in all New Yorkโs runs with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Josรฉ Berrรญos in the fourth inning and a two-run single, leading the surging Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 for their 15th win in 17 games.
Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over Jays
Read full article: Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over JaysAaron Judge hit a mammoth three-run drive in the ninth inning for his first walk-off home run in the major leagues to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kiermaier hit in apparent retribution, Rays clinch playoffs
Read full article: Kiermaier hit in apparent retribution, Rays clinch playoffsKevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch, apparent retribution for scooping up a Toronto scouting report two days earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a postseason berth with a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
Angels' Ohtani hits 38th HR, but Jays hit 4 in 10-2 win
Read full article: Angels' Ohtani hits 38th HR, but Jays hit 4 in 10-2 winShohei 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.
Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8
Read full article: Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8Francisco Mejรญa hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays 14-8.
Green, Ottavino waste lead, hit hard as Jays top Yanks 12-7
Read full article: Green, Ottavino waste lead, hit hard as Jays top Yanks 12-7New York Yankees pitcher Adam Ottavino walks to the dugout after being pulled during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Green, Ottavino and Luis Cessa needed 67 pitches and 43 minutes to get three outs. Green's ERA jumped to 4.26, and Ottavino allowed six runs without getting any outs as his ERA rose to 7.82. Ottavino (2-3) relieved, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run, opposite-field single that bounced past Voit and down the right-field line. Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) won despite a bases-loaded walk to Aaron Hicks in the sixth that extended the Yankees lead to four runs.
LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before return
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before return(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:WAIT AND SEEThe Cincinnati Reds will wait for their latest COVID-19 test results to see when they can resume the season. Cincinnati had home games against Pittsburgh postponed Saturday and Sunday after a player tested positive. Cincinnati is the third team to have games postponed because one of its players tested positive for COVID-19, joining the Marlins and the Cardinals. Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus during preseason workouts and hasnt pitched yet this season. AILINGBlue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is on the injured list, interrupting his big-hitting season.
Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season
Read full article: Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into seasonAtlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, left, celebrates with Adeiny Hechavarria (24) after hitting a game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. Markakis was added to the active roster on Wednesday after changing his mind about sitting out the year. Following the homer, Braves players circled home plate with plenty of distance, waving their hands in the air as Markakis finished his trot. Manager Charlie Montoyo said before the game Waguespack was recalled when right-hander Trent Thornton was placed on the 10-day injured list. Following a chat with home plate umpire Alan Porter, Waguespack left the field without making a pitch and Montoyo instead brought in Rafael Dolis.
Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4
Read full article: Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4The Blue Jays were blocked by the Canadian government from hosting this season because of coronavirus concerns, and hopes of shifting home games to other big league cities didn't work out. First of all, this whole year has been crazy, but its been especially crazy for our team, Biggio said. You get an opening day start usually because of what you did the year before," Morton said. Blue Jays starter Hyun-Jin Ryu, second in NL Cy Young voting when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, allowed three runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings. Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo said it felt awesome after all the uncertainty the Blue Jays have endured recently.