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Global News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Global News
Blue Jays tickets spiking as Toronto continues winning ways, topping Yankees
They're the talk of the town – and if you want to see the Toronto Blue Jays live at the last minute, it's going to cost you. The cheapest verified resale tickets for the Blue Jays' games against the New York Yankees Tuesday and Wednesday in Toronto are selling for more than $150 for a pair in the 500 section, Ticketmaster's website shows. The Blue Jays, sitting in first place in the American League East, now have a four-game lead over the Yankees in the division after Monday's 4-1 win at the Rogers Centre. Bo Bichette's two-run double sparked a four-run fifth inning that saw the Blue Jays improve to 59 wins and 41 losses on the season so far. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Bichette's double brought the sold-out crowd of 41,786 to their feet and finally took advantage of a solid night at the plate. The Blue Jays have now won 11 in a row at Rogers Centre. Story continues below advertisement Outfield district tickets, which cost $20 and get you access into the stadium, appear to no longer be for sale for Tuesday and Wednesday's games, Ticketmaster's website shows. As of Tuesday morning, the cheapest set of tickets for Tuesday's game were priced at $190.32 for two seats in section 535; the cheapest pair of tickets for Wednesday's game were priced at $161.84 for two seats in section 517. However, outfield district tickets for the next Blue Jays home game – on Aug. 1 against the Kansas City Royals – are available, as are tickets with seats as cheap as $29.04. First pitch for Tuesday is set for 7:07 p.m.
New York Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Blue Jays' core makes history against Yankees, pushes deeper into uncharted territory
TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cocked his arm back and bellowed as he slid across home. He then popped into a deep squat, his chain flailing as he reached back to slam five fingers into the outstretched hand of teammate George Springer. The high-five fit somewhere between anger and elation, perhaps from the pure catharsis of stealing back the lead for the Toronto Blue Jays. Advertisement This is uncharted territory for the Blue Jays' core, and Guerrero's sliding celebration showed it in a 4-1 win over the New York Yankees on Monday night. Since Bo Bichette and Guerrero debuted in 2019, the Jays haven't held a division lead this close to the trade deadline. They've never heard a Toronto crowd this invested, this early, with this much reason to cheer. 'This is the best this fan base has been for us since I've been in the big leagues,' Bichette said, 'in regular-season games. It's what I remember watching on TV when I was 17 at home, watching (José) Bautista and (Josh) Donaldson.' The victory before a raucous crowd of 41,786 secured a franchise-record 11th straight victory at home. It pulled Toronto one win away from stealing the season series from New York and clinching a potentially crucial postseason tiebreaker. But more than anything, it showcased the real significance of a July series against the Yankees — the unfamiliar feeling of big games, sold-out crowds and a true pennant race. 'Anytime you're facing the team that's right on your heels, it's going to be fun,' Kevin Gausman said. 'Honestly didn't know what to expect on a Monday night, but this place was rocking.' The Jays' stated goal since the first game of the season is to treat every contest with the same significance. It was, once again, manager John Schneider's message before the series opener. 'Obviously, it's the Yankees,' Chris Bassitt said hours before first pitch. 'It's a division matchup. But it has to be like every other game. We just have to play our game.' The Blue Jays can keep many things consistent, from an April game against the Washington Nationals to a late July contest against the Yankees in the heat of a division race. Every batter ducks into the same hitters meeting and breaks down the same scouting reports. They take identical batting practice reps and walk through a routine in the bullpen. There's value to that normalcy. But when the first pitch is thrown, it's the moments between the strikeouts and singles — the brief eruptions of emotion — that prove the real weight of games. It's easy to spot which ones mean more. ENERGY 🗣️ #lightsupletsgo — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 22, 2025 Myles Straw threw his fist in the air as he rounded first base in the fifth inning. It was the type of celebration normally saved for a crushed homer or crucial walk-off. But this raised fist followed a gritty infield single, scoring an insurance run thanks to a wide throw from the Yankees' Oswald Peraza. Advertisement There's a reason a gaggle of cameras encircled Schneider for his pregame media availability. There's something motivating fans to push into Rogers Centre on a Monday night to form the Jays' highest weekday attendance of the season. It takes a specific moment to unlock 96.9 mph for Gausman, easily his hardest pitch of the night, with two strikes against Aaron Judge. The Jays still have 62 games to play and two more this week against the Yankees. They hope consistency will help them navigate an inevitable losing skid and increasing significance as October nears. But there are still series that mean more. The Jays entered the game three wins up on the Yankees, with a chance to let New York back in the race or continue building a division lead that becomes increasingly real. Now it's a four-game lead. Jeff Hoffman has spun on the mound after a save 24 times this year, thrusting his fists down in celebration. But as the home crowd bounced cheers around Rogers Centre in the ninth inning, his save-sealing spin had extra juice: a faster pivot, a crisper downward punch. There are brief pops of emotion in every victory, but this one held more than most. It's the type of fire that blazes only in the thick of a pennant race. It's a new feeling for the Blue Jays, at least as a collective group, but one they may have to get used to. 'It's definitely a little bit of a different feel,' Schneider said, 'than earlier in the season.' Anthony Santander remains 'a couple weeks away from hitting,' Schneider said. Toronto's biggest offseason acquisition hasn't appeared in a game since May after suffering a shoulder subluxation while crashing into the stands in Anaheim, Calif. The switch hitter attempted to play through the injury for three weeks and regularly hit in the batting cage to rediscover his timing, which Schneider said likely 'made it a little worse.' Advertisement The Jays are hopeful Santander can return later this season, but the increasing delays in his recovery might impact Toronto's trade deadline plans. The Venezuelan hit 44 homers last year and inked a $92.5 million deal to inject power into Toronto's lineup. The Jays entered play with the 10th most runs scored in baseball, surviving Santander's absence, but could replace the lost power threat with a deadline addition. Potential offensive fits from The Athletic's latest trade deadline big board include third baseman Eugenio Suárez (Arizona Diamondbacks), first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (Baltimore Orioles), and outfielders Taylor Ward (Los Angeles Angels) and Adolis García (Texas Rangers). (Photo of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer: Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images)
The Province
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Province
Bichette leads way as Blue Jays drop Yanks for record 11th consecutive home win
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) throws to first base against the New York Yankees during fourth inning MLB baseball action, in Toronto on Monday, July 21, 2025. Photo by Thomas Skrlj / THE CANADIAN PRESS Until a little less than three weeks ago, Bo Bichette had never played on a first-place team this late in a big-league season, though he had thought about it often enough. 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. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. 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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 As the Blue Jays continue to cement their position atop the American League East, the shortstop rather likes the feeling. 'It feels like it's something we've been striving to do,' Bichette said before playing the hero in a 4-1 Jays win over the New York Yankees at a rocking, sold-out Rogers Centre on Monday, the latest magical night in a summer piling up with them. 'It's the first time in my career. It feels good coming to the park every day with a bunch of teammates that are willing to do whatever it takes to win. When you do that, the best version of yourself will come out.' It came out again in the opener of a three-game series, on a night when the schedule told you it was Game 100 for both the Jays and the Yankees, but it felt as though it was much more than a beautiful Monday evening in July. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. 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. It was a brilliant summer night under an open roof at the downtown dome, a showdown between the top two teams in the division played before a sellout crowd of 41,788, the type of throng that is becoming commonplace for the most exciting Jays team in a decade. It was a battle early for the Jays on their way to a franchise-record 11th consecutive home win, but the will to win that is becoming the hallmark of this Toronto team took over in the decisive fifth inning. The big blow of the four-run inning was a two-run double from Bichette to give the Jays their first runs and first lead of the night. The 27-year-old sensed the importance of the moment as well as he ripped a double into the left-field corner off of Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon and celebrated animatedly as he reached second and watched first George Springer and then Vlad Guerrero Jr. scamper across home plate. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I think I've played with joy for a lot of my career,' Bichette said when asked about the uplifting environment of playing on a team that extended its bulge atop the AL East to four games. 'But this is just a group of players that make it enjoyable to come to the field. 'Winning helps. I mean it's something that we all had a goal of, but once you start seeing the wins come across the board, it becomes easier. 'And having a bunch teammates that are willing to do whatever it takes to win makes it easier as well. So it's been a great group.' The all-for-one, one-for-all chorus that is driving the narrative for these 59-41 Jays may cause cynics to roll their eyes, but with wins in 17 of their last 21 games — and now four in a row since the all-star break — there's something real about the vibes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Witness the reaction to Davis Schneider, two batters after Bichette in the fifth. He fought Rodon through an epic 14-pitch at-bat that eventually resulted in an out, but it certainly softened the Yankees starter. As Schneider was being celebrated in the Jays dugout, a pair of Yankees errors helped the Jays to two more runs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Witness the festive atmosphere all night as fans from field level to the 500s revelled in what felt like a huge win. Witness the stellar seven innings from starter Kevin Gausman, who was ace like on the night allowing just four hits while striking out eight with the only blemish a solo Giancarlo Stanton homer in the fourth, the Yankees lone run on the night. 'Any time you can go seven against a division rival is going to be big, especially the first game of the series,' Gausman said. 'Resting guys, it's going to set things up for the rest of the series.' And witness the celebration as closer Jeff Hoffman recorded his 24th save on his bobblehead night, no less, striking out all three Yankees hitters he faced as the vocal home crowd erupted in celebration. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I think some of it is personalities,' manager John Schneider said of the clubhouse mentality for a team that is now 6-2 on the season against the Yankees. 'Some of it is we've shown to be resilient. We've shown to just move on to the next thing, whether it's in game or after a game. They're pretty well-versed in just saying 'OK, what's important right now?' 'It's nice that they're a very stable group.' For further insight into what's happening with his team, Schneider was asked if he was surprised that these upstart and highly entertaining Jays have a better record than the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The manager didn't flinch before his profound response. 'It's baseball,' Schneider said of his team that now leads the Yankees by four games, the Red Sox by six and the Rays by 7.5 games. 'Teams on paper are teams on paper. There's certain things that aren't objectively qualified, but we've always had a lot of trust in the group. It's funny how it works out. There's still 63 games (62 after Monday's win) and a lot can happen. (But) it kind of shows what guys are made of and they believe they can play with anyone and they should. 'This is where we had hoped to be, where we are really competitive in a tough division.' It's also brought the Jays back to a place Bichette remembers when he first took note of the Jays back in 2015, the year before he was drafted by Canada's team. He was a teenager then, about to get a pro career started, but he recalls being mesmerized by the images of Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson doing their thing for those engaging Jays. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I remember they were a super fun team to watch with a lot of great hitters,' Bichette said. 'They made splashes at the deadline. The atmosphere in the stadium was always super attractive. 'I don't really ever remember watching Blue Jays baseball before that. That team put baseball in Toronto on the map.' The group he's a part of now is bringing them back in a big and noisy way. AROUND THE BASES The resilience Schneider and others speak of in describing these Jays was on display with the Jays remaining undaunted by twice leaving the bases loaded and having nothing to show for it. Central in both of those would-be rallies was doubles by catcher Alejandro Kirk … Bichette's turnaround season has him second in the majors in hits (115), trailing only the Yankees Aaron Judge (128) while also ranking second in doubles (28.) … The Jays' incredible run at the dome continues as their home record improved to 36-16 giving them the best winning percentage in the majors (.692.) Vancouver Canucks News News News News
CTV News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Bichette's two-run double lifts Jays over Yankees 4-1; Toronto adds to division lead
Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and outfielder George Springer (4) celebrate runs against the New York Yankees during fifth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, July 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Thomas Skrlj TORONTO — Bo Bichette's two-run double sparked a four-run fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays opened a three-game series against the New York Yankees with a 4-1 win on Monday. Myles Straw hit an RBI single three batters later to drive home Bichette as Toronto (59-41) won its fourth straight. Leo Jimenez reached first on a throwing error in the next at bat, scoring Straw. The win gave the Blue Jays a four-game lead over the Yankees in the American League East. Kevin Gausman (7-7) was impressive, giving up the one run and striking out eight over seven innings of work. He allowed four hits and two walks. Relievers Brendon Little, Yariel Rodriguez and Jeff Hoffman preserved the win. Giancarlo Stanton's solo home run led off the fourth inning for New York (55-45). Carlos Rodon (10-7) allowed four runs, two earned, on six hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out four. Scott Effross and JT Brubaker combined for three innings of scoreless relief. TAKEAWAYS Yankees: It was a rough fifth inning for the left side of New York's infield. Third baseman Oswald Peraza's throw to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was way off-line, turning what could have been a groundout into two bases for Myles Straw. In the next at bat, shortstop Anthony Volpe pulled Goldschmidt off the bag with his throw to allow Jimenez to reach safely and give Straw enough time to cross home. Blue Jays: Toronto loaded the bases in the second and fourth innings but wasn't able to score any runners, squandering an opportunity to break the game wide open. Bichette's double brought the sold-out crowd of 41,786 to their feet and finally took advantage of a solid night at the plate. KEY MOMENT Gausman issued two balls to Jazz Chisholm Jr., in the third inning with two runners on base and the game scoreless. But the Blue Jays starter bore down, skimming the bottom of the zone with back-to-back four-seam fastballs then getting Chisholm out when the slugger bit on a splitter for a foul tip. KEY STAT Bichette entered the game hitting an impressive .394 with runners in scoring position. His two-run double brought him up to .400 with teammates on second or third base. UP NEXT Max Scherzer (1-0) gets the start as Toronto continues its three-game series against New York. The Jays have won 11 in a row at Rogers Centre. Cam Schlittler (1-0) will take the mound for the Yankees. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025. John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bo Bichette's 2-run double leads Blue Jays to 4-1 win over Yankees, 4-game lead in AL East
The Toronto Blue Jays added to their first-place lead over the New York Yankees, opening their three-game series with a 4-1 win at Rogers Centre on Monday night. Kevin Gausman notched eight strikeouts in seven innings, allowing four hits to lead the Blue Jays. The lone run he gave up was on a Giancarlo Stanton home run in the fourth inning, leaving a splitter in the middle of the strike zone. Toronto took the lead in the fifth on a two-run double by Bo Bichette, reaching low to pull a Carlos Rodón changeup into the left field corner. That was the third straight baserunner Rodón allowed after walking George Springer and giving up a single to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Rodón then retired Alejandro Kirk and Davis Schneider, and looked like he might finish the inning from there. But consecutive errors by the Yankees allowed two more runs to score. Third baseman Oswald Peraza threw a Myles Straw groundball wide of first base, allowing Bichette to score. That was followed by shortstop Anthony Volpe making a low throw to first on a Leo Jiménez grounder that Paul Goldschmidt couldn't field on the bounce. Volpe's error was his 12th of the season, most among American League shortstops. "He's still a top shortstop," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the game. "He hasn't made a few plays that have generated a lot of noise." The Yankees only managed one more hit during the next four innings, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. getting an eighth-inning single off reliever Brendon Little. Jeff Hoffman struck out the side in the ninth, closing out the game by catching pinch-hitter Ben Rice looking at a 97.9 mph fastball down the middle. With their fourth straight win, the Blue Jays improved to 59-41 and increased their lead over the Yankees (55-45) to four games. Toronto is also a half-game behind the Detroit Tigers for the best record in the AL after Detroit was shut down by Paul Skenes in a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
