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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) reacts after giving up a grand slam in the seventh inning MLB baseball action against the Athletics in Toronto on Saturday, March 28, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Blue Jays option Little to triple-A Buffalo, place Santander, Ponce on 60-day IL

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 11:25 AM CDT

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned relief pitcher Brendon Little to triple-A Buffalo among a number of moves made.

Little has struggled to start the season, giving up 10 earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings along with three walks and 10 hits.

The 29-year-old has an 0-2 record across five games.

The Blue Jays also optioned right-hander Lazaro Estrada to Buffalo, while selecting left-hander Joe Mantiply and right-hander Austin Voth to the major league roster.

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Peters’ single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener

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Peters’ single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener

Andrew Seligman, The Associated Press 2 minute read Friday, Apr. 3, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Tristan Peters capped a two-run 10th inning with an RBI single and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a wild home opener on Friday.

Toronto’s Andrés Giménez tied at 3 in the eighth with a two-run homer against Jordan Leasure. The Blue Jays went ahead with two outs in the 10th when Miguel Vargas’ throw to first on George Springer’s grounder pulled Munetaka Murakami off the bag, allowing Davis Schneider to score from third.

The call was upheld after a review, but the White Sox answered in the bottom half against Jeff Hoffman (1-1).

They had Vargas on third with two outs when catcher Tyler Heineman threw wildly to first on Derek Hill’s bunt single, allowing the tying run to come in. Heineman had just come in after the previous batter, Austin Hays, fouled a pitch off Alejandro Kirk’s left thumb. Kirk, a two-time All-Star, was going for X-rays after the game.

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Friday, Apr. 3, 2026

Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters (29) is doused to celebrate his walk-off RBI single to win a home-opener baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Jack Hughes and Aerin Frankel take the Olympic gold medal tour to Yankee Stadium

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Jack Hughes and Aerin Frankel take the Olympic gold medal tour to Yankee Stadium

Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press 5 minute read Friday, Apr. 3, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Hughes held the ball in his hands, occasionally tossing his latest souvenir in the air.

Hughes had done “Saturday Night Live” and cherished the chance to chat with Lorne Michaels, then appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” as part of the victory lap for the U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning men’s and women’s hockey teams. It only got better Friday when Hughes and women's goaltender Aerin Frankel threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees' home opener against the Miami Marlins.

“I knew a lot of things were coming, but this was the one thing I was always like wishing-slash-hoping for,” Hughes said. "Just so much fun. For both of us, it’s unreal."

Hughes scored in overtime in the men's final at the Milan Cortina Games, a few days after Frankel backstopped the women's team to also beating Canada for gold. It's the first time the U.S. has won double gold in the sport at the Olympics, and the sled hockey team made it a clean sweep at the Paralympics.

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Friday, Apr. 3, 2026

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger throws a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Texas Rangers' home-opener baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions

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Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

TORONTO - If you look up "unbothered" in the dictionary, there's likely a photo of Kevin Gausman.

Gausman turned in another gem for the Blue Jays but earned a second consecutive no decision to start the season as Toronto fell to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday. Gausman struck out 10, allowed just two hits and issued no walks over six innings.

"Not too much you can kind of dwell on right now," said Gausman. "My job when I pitch is to win the game, and when we don't, whatever happens, I'm not going to be satisfied."

Gausman is the first Major League Baseball pitcher to have 10 or more strikeouts and no walks in his first two games of the season since at least 1900. His 21 strikeouts in his first two starts of the year are also the most by a Blue Jays pitcher in the team's 50-year history.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) throws a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Rockies over Blue Jays 2-1

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Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Rockies over Blue Jays 2-1

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

TORONTO - Pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman's RBI single in the 10th inning helped the Colorado Rockies complete a 2-1 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.

Troy Johnston had an RBI single in the eighth inning to tie the game 1-1 for Colorado (2-4)

Colorado starter Kyle Freeland allowed a run on five hits and a walk but struck out six over five innings.

Relievers Antonio Senzatela, Victor Vodnik, Brennan Bernardino (1-0) and Jimmy Herget combined for five scoreless innings. Herget earned the save.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) loses the ball as he tries to make a diving catch against the Colorado Rockies during fifth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

White Sox postpone their home opener against the Blue Jays to Friday

The Associated Press 1 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have postponed their home opener to Friday because of rain and thunderstorms in the forecast.

The White Sox were scheduled to kick off their home schedule on Thursday against Toronto. But the decision was made to reschedule the game for Friday, an off day in the three-game series.

The team announced the move before Wednesday's game at Miami.

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Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce to consult with surgeon on injured ACL

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Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce to consult with surgeon on injured ACL

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

TORONTO - Cody Ponce may actually need surgery on his injured knee.

The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher was originally diagnosed with a sprained anterior cruciate ligament after his right knee buckled chasing down a ground ball on Monday.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider says Ponce will visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache next week to see if it needs to be operated on.

Ponce was added to Toronto's injured list on Tuesday with fellow right-hander Lazaro Estrada recalled from triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce (66) throws to a Colorado Rockies batter in first inning interleague MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, March 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

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Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Preview

Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

TORONTO - Jesus Sanchez has brought a simple approach to his first four regular-season games with the Toronto Blue Jays: hit it up the middle.

Sanchez went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in the first run of the game, as the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Tuesday. That performance improved the outfielder's batting average to .462 with a 1.255 on-base plus slugging percentage.

"I'm enjoying this moment, I'm having fun, but I want to talk about approach, especially for the year," said Sanchez through translator Hector Lebron. "I came in here with the mentality to stay through the middle, gap to gap, all the time.

"That's the approach I'm going to continue to do through the season and hopefully it works out for me and for the team."

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays' Jesus Sanchez (right) hits an RBI single as Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) looks on during fifth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Sanchez, Guerrero lead Blue Jays past Rockies 5-1 to back solid Scherzer outing

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Sanchez, Guerrero lead Blue Jays past Rockies 5-1 to back solid Scherzer outing

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026

TORONTO - Jesus Sanchez had an RBI single in the fifth inning and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed up with a bases-loaded walk and the Toronto Blue Jays never looked back in a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Kazuma Okamoto and Nathan Lukes each had an RBI single in the seventh for Toronto (4-1) before Ernie Clement tacked on another run with a double.

Max Scherzer (1-0) gave up a run on four hits and a walk, striking out four over six innings. Relievers Mason Fluharty, Braydon Fisher and Jeff Hoffman combined for three scoreless innings.

Hunter Goodman cut into the Blue Jays' lead with a solo home run in the sixth for Colorado (1-4).

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Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026

Ponce has sprained ACL after nasty fall, placed on Blue Jays 15-day injured list

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Ponce has sprained ACL after nasty fall, placed on Blue Jays 15-day injured list

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026

TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce will miss "some significant time" as he recovers from a sprained knee.

Manager John Schneider said Tuesday that an MRI the night before revealed Ponce had sprained his anterior cruciate ligament, but the Blue Jays will have more doctors examine the imaging before creating a rehabilitation plan.

"I talked to him for a while last night, up until like 1 a.m.," said Schneider in his office during a pre-game meeting with reporters. "He's got a pretty good perspective.

"I think he's frustrated, for sure, but I think he has pretty good perspective on it."

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Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026

Johnston’s two-run homer kicks off seven-run inning as Rockies roll past Jays 14-5

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Johnston’s two-run homer kicks off seven-run inning as Rockies roll past Jays 14-5

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Monday, Mar. 30, 2026

TORONTO - Troy Johnston's two-run homer ignited a seven-run sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5 on Monday.

Braxton Fulford followed Johnston's bomb with an RBI single, then Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar each had two-run doubles as Colorado (1-3) took an eight-run lead in the sixth.

Fulford added a homer in the ninth and Tovar had another RBI double in the eighth and scored on Toronto second baseman Ernie Clement's throwing error in the fourth.

TJ Rumfield had a two-run single and Hunter Goodman an RBI double in the eighth. Jake McCarthy drove in a run in the third.

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Monday, Mar. 30, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (22) tags out Colorado Rockies outfielder Hunter Goodman (15) on an attempted stolen base to end the fifth inning of interleague baseball action in Toronto on Monday, March 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Cody Ponce carted off field after knee buckles in first Blue Jays start

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Cody Ponce carted off field after knee buckles in first Blue Jays start

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Monday, Mar. 30, 2026

TORONTO - Cody Ponce's first start for the Toronto Blue Jays was supposed to be a personal victory after playing in Asia for five years.

Instead, Ponce was carted off the field, covering his face with his arm, overcome with emotion and pain after his right knee buckled fielding a ground ball.

"He's getting an MRI right now. We'll see," said Blue Jays manager John Schneider on Monday night. "He felt it hyperextend a little bit, that's what he told me on the field.

"But we've got to wait for the MRI results and we're hoping for the best."

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Monday, Mar. 30, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce makes a throw to first base during a drill at Spring Training in Dunedin, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Jays deal Jimenez to Marlins for infielder Gleed

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Jays deal Jimenez to Marlins for infielder Gleed

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026

TORONTO - Infielder Leo Jimenez is headed for Miami after the Toronto Blue Jays completed a deal on Sunday to acquire infielder Dub Gleed and international signing bonus pool space.

The 24-year-old Jimenez played 18 games with the Jays last season, and 19 at triple-A Buffalo where he hit four doubles and four RBIs and a 15.5 per cent walk rate. The right-handed hitter from Chitre, Panama was signed by the Jays as an international free agent in 2017.

In total he played 81 games with the Blue Jays, hitting 11 doubles, five home runs, 20 RBIs and posted a .983 fielding percentage between shortstop and second base.

The 23-year-old Gleed of American Fork, Utah, appeared at four minor-league levels in the Marlins' system last year in his first season of pro ball.

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Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026

Athletics' Lawrence Butler (4) is tagged out stealing second base by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Leo Jiménez, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Sweet Jesus! Sanchez belts two-run homer to power Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Athletics

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Sweet Jesus! Sanchez belts two-run homer to power Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Athletics

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026

TORONTO - Toronto manager John Schneider gave Jesus Sanchez a shot at the No. 2 spot in the batting order for his first start as a Blue Jay on Sunday afternoon.

The recently acquired outfielder took advantage of the opportunity with a two-run homer to help power Toronto to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics (0-3) to complete a three-game sweep.

"I liked the matchup for him today against the starter (Luis Morales)," Schneider said. "So I wanted to have him get as many at-bats against the starter as possible. And I just love the work he's been doing."

Sanchez turned on a 3-0 offering and blasted it 417 feet to straightaway centre field. It had an exit velocity of 109.2 m.p.h., the fourth hardest-hit ball of the game.

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Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026

Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez reacts at home plate after hitting a two-run homer against the Athletics during a Major League Baseball game in Toronto on March 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Springer, Sanchez and Okamoto hit homers as Jays beat A’s 5-2 for three-game sweep

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Springer, Sanchez and Okamoto hit homers as Jays beat A’s 5-2 for three-game sweep

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026

TORONTO -

George Springer, Jesus Sanchez and Kazuma Okamoto hit homers and Eric Lauer had nine strikeouts as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Athletics 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.

Springer turned on the first pitch Luis Morales (0-1) threw for his 64th career leadoff home run. Sanchez added a two-run shot in the third inning and Okamoto added a solo blast in the fourth.

Lauer (1-0) struck out the side in the opening frame. He allowed three hits, two earned runs and a walk over 5 1/3 innings.

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Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates his solo home run with third-base coach Carlos Febles (51) in a Major League Baseball game against the Athletics in Toronto on March 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Starter Cease strikes out 12 in Blue Jays debut as Toronto tops Athletics 8-7

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Starter Cease strikes out 12 in Blue Jays debut as Toronto tops Athletics 8-7

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026

TORONTO -

Starting pitcher Dylan Cease was as advertised in his Blue Jays debut Saturday at Rogers Centre.

The veteran right-hander, who signed a seven-year, US$210-million deal with the Blue Jays in the off-season, had 12 strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings as Toronto came back for an 8-7 win over the Athletics.

"You saw all of his stuff," said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. "When he's throwing his curveball for strikes, he threw the change-up at the right time today, which is going to be a weapon for him I think, and it makes the heater and the slider that much better.

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