Cleveland has cut AL Central deficit from 15 1/2 games to 6. The record divisional comeback is 14
Star closer Emmanuel Clase joined teammate Luis Ortiz in being placed on leave as part of an investigation into sports betting. Then the front office traded away former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber as he neared a return from Tommy John surgery — not exactly the type of move a team makes when it fancies itself a contender.
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- Toronto Sun
Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays' Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah, top, stretches out his arm during spring training in Dunedin Fla., on Monday, February 17, 2025. Manoah managed just five outs in a short first rehab appearance for the triple-A Bisons on Wednesday. Photo by Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George Springer, Shane Bieber and Alek Manoah — all using the Bisons as a springboard to their eventual return to the majors. Manoah, for example, made his first rehab start in Buffalo on Wednesday for the Bisons, though it didn't go well for the one-time ace of the Jays pitching staff and Cy Young Award finalist. The right-hander recorded just five outs, yielding three runs on two hits, while issuing three walks, hitting a batter and recording one strikeout in a 9-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Heading into the outing, the goal was to have Manoah throw anywhere from 70 to 75 pitches. Instead, he managed just 49 pitches, with only 27 going for strikes. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manoah underwent UCL reconstruction on hios right elbow last season after a five-game return to the bigs. His 30-day rehab clock began with a start in class-A on July 22. Springer, meanwhile, was finally cleared on Wednesday by Major League Baseball to return to play after taking a pitch to the head on July 28. The plan is for the veteran outfielder to pack his bags and head to Buffalo. Springer might get a chance to DH on Thursday for the Bisons and, all being well, should be back in the Blue Jays lineup within a few days. The former World Series MVP was in the midst of a renaissance season when he took a fastball off the side of his face in Baltimore by rookie Kade Strowd in the ninth inning. Camden Yards at Oriole Park was left in stunned silence. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Thankfully, Springer did slightly turn his head after Strowd threw his 96-mph fastball, which is why the ball hit Springer's left ear flap. In other words, it could have been worse. Per baseball's concussion protocols, Springer had to check off many boxes before receiving the green light and was placed on the seven-day disabled list in the wake of his concussion diagnosis. What followed involved mandatory baseline testing and a specific return-to-play process aimed to prevent a premature return to play and ensure players are fully recovered before resuming activities. Being cleared by MLB is the first step. Mind you, it was odd that Springer was even in the game with the Orioles comfortably ahead 11-4. The hope is that the worse is indeed over for Springer, whose veteran presence and overall ability have been missed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Even without him, the Jays have managed to post wins, but the team is infinitely better positioned with a healthy Springer in the lineup. On Friday, Bieber is scheduled to make his third rehab start for the organization after the Jays acquired the former Cy Young Award winner from Cleveland at the trade deadline. In his previous two outings, covering 10.2 innings, the right-hander has pitched to a 3.38 ERA but has 12 strikeouts and just two walks. And if that all wasn't enough going on in Buffalo, on Thursday, top prospect Trey Yesavage will make his triple-A debut after the right-hander was promoted from double-A earlier in the week. While rocketing up through three levels of the minors this season, Yesavage has a 3.01 ERA to go with a 5-1 record. In 80 innings to date, he has a whopping 134 strikeouts. Editorial Cartoons Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Columnists Toronto & GTA
Edmonton Journal
5 hours ago
- Edmonton Journal
Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays' Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back
Article content Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. Article content The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George Springer, Shane Bieber and Alek Manoah — all using the Bisons as a springboard to their eventual return to the majors. Article content Article content Manoah, for example, made his first rehab start in Buffalo on Wednesday for the Bisons, though it didn't go well for the one-time ace of the Jays pitching staff and Cy Young Award finalist. Article content Article content The right-hander recorded just five outs, yielding three runs on two hits, while issuing three walks, hitting a batter and recording one strikeout in a 9-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Article content Heading into the outing, the goal was to have Manoah throw anywhere from 70 to 75 pitches. Instead, he managed just 49 pitches, with only 27 going for strikes. Article content Manoah underwent UCL reconstruction on hios right elbow last season after a five-game return to the bigs. Article content His 30-day rehab clock began with a start in class-A on July 22. Article content Springer, meanwhile, was finally cleared on Wednesday by Major League Baseball to return to play after taking a pitch to the head on July 28. The plan is for the veteran outfielder to pack his bags and head to Buffalo. Article content Article content Springer might get a chance to DH on Thursday for the Bisons and, all being well, should be back in the Blue Jays lineup within a few days. Article content The former World Series MVP was in the midst of a renaissance season when he took a fastball off the side of his face in Baltimore by rookie Kade Strowd in the ninth inning. Camden Yards at Oriole Park was left in stunned silence. Article content Thankfully, Springer did slightly turn his head after Strowd threw his 96-mph fastball, which is why the ball hit Springer's left ear flap. In other words, it could have been worse. Article content Per baseball's concussion protocols, Springer had to check off many boxes before receiving the green light and was placed on the seven-day disabled list in the wake of his concussion diagnosis. Article content What followed involved mandatory baseline testing and a specific return-to-play process aimed to prevent a premature return to play and ensure players are fully recovered before resuming activities.
Toronto Sun
7 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Ohio's gambling oversight agency working with MLB on probe involving Guardians
Published Aug 13, 2025 • 1 minute read Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase reacts after the Guardians defeated the Athletics in a baseball game, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Cleveland. Photo by David Dermer / AP COLUMBUS, Ohio — The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio says it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, but had no further comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it was notified on June 30 by an Ohio licensed sportsbook of suspicious wagering activity on Guardians wagering events before also being contacted by MLB. The commission conducted an independent investigation in 2023 when there was suspicious wagering activity on the University of Alabama's baseball team. The commission's next meeting is on Aug. 20. Gov. Mike DeWine has asked the commission to ban player-specific micro bets. Ortiz is being investigated for two pitches thrown by the right-hander that received higher activity than usual during his starts at Seattle on June 15 and against St. Louis on June 27. The gambling activity on the pitches was flagged by a betting-integrity firm and forwarded to MLB. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The evidence that prop betting is harming athletics in Ohio is reaching critical mass. First, there were threats on Ohio athletes, and now two high-profile Ohio professional athletes have been suspended by Major League Baseball as part of a 'sports betting investigation,'' DeWine said in a statement on July 31. 'The harm to athletes and the integrity of the game is clear, and the benefits are not worth the harm. The prop betting experiment in this country has failed badly.' Ohio is one of 16 states that does not allow prop bets on college sports athletes. Clase and Ortiz are on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31. It was unclear if the cases are related. Read More Editorial Cartoons Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Columnists Toronto & GTA
