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Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Phillies' offence leads to a convincing 8-3 win, ending Jays' five-game win streak
TORONTO - Trea Turner and Bryce Harper hit solo homers in Philadelphia's six-run first inning as the Phillies beat Toronto 8-3 on Tuesday to end the Blue Jays' five-game win streak. Bryson Stott added a two-run single off Toronto starter Bowden Francis as the visitors sent 11 men to the plate in the opening frame. Turner added a solo homer in the eighth inning for his first multi-homer game of the season. Davis Schneider and Addison Barger went deep for the Blue Jays (31-29), who had their seven-game home win streak halted in front of 32,632 fans on a warm, clear evening with the retractable roof open. Philadelphia (37-23) ended its four-game losing streak. The Phillies have won 14 of their last 16 road games. After Schneider put Toronto on the board with a solo shot in the fifth inning, the Blue Jays loaded the bases against Cristopher Sanchez (5-1) but Alejandro Kirk grounded out to end the threat. Sanchez allowed four hits and one earned run over six innings. Barger hit a two-run shot in the eighth to become the first Blue Jay to homer in four straight games since Teoscar Hernandez in August 2021. Francis (2-7) allowed seven hits, six earned runs and two walks over a 58-pitch outing. He struck out a pair. The Phillies outhit the Blue Jays 11-5. The game took two hours 46 minutes to play. SCHERZER STRIDES Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer, who has made just one start this season due to a thumb issue, threw a 37-pitch live bullpen session on Tuesday. 'He looked good, felt good,' manager John Schneider said before the game. The next step would see Scherzer throw about 50 pitches in either a simulated game or a Florida Complex League game on Sunday, Schneider said. ROMANO RETURNS Philadelphia reliever Jordan Romano returned to Rogers Centre for the first time since signing a one-year deal with the Phillies in the off-season. A montage featuring highlights from his six seasons with Toronto was shown on the stadium's video screen early in the game. Romano, from Markham, Ont., is third on the Blue Jays' all-time saves list (105) behind Tom Henke (217) and Duane Ward (121). COMING UP Toronto's Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.86) was scheduled to start on Wednesday against fellow right-hander Mick Abel (1-0, 0.00). The three-game series will wrap up Thursday with a matinee.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Receive Major Max Scherzer News Before Phillies Game
Blue Jays Receive Major Max Scherzer News Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays are gaining momentum as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at Rogers Centre. Following a four-game sweep of the Athletics, the Jays have improved their record to 31-28, positioning themselves second in the AL East. Their recent success includes a five-game winning streak, highlighted by Addison Barger's pivotal three-run homer in the eighth inning of Sunday's 8-4 victory over the Athletics. Advertisement Despite this upswing, the Blue Jays have contended with numerous injuries throughout the season. Key players such as Max Scherzer, Anthony Santander, Andrés Giménez, Yimi García, and Nick Sandlin have all missed time at different points. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31).Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Among these setbacks, the absence of Scherzer has been particularly impactful. Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $15.5 million contract with Toronto in February, was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 30 due to right thumb inflammation. This issue, linked to a lat problem, has delayed his contributions to the team's rotation. In a positive development, Keegan Matheson reported that Scherzer faced hitters on Tuesday and is on track to pitch in either a Florida Complex League (FCL) game or a simulated game in Florida on Sunday. Following this, he is expected to commence a formal rehab assignment. Scherzer's return could significantly bolster the Blue Jays' pitching staff. Known for his competitive spirit and extensive postseason experience, the three-time Cy Young Award winner brings a wealth of talent and leadership. Advertisement His presence could provide stability to a rotation that has seen various adjustments in his absence. Related: Blue Jays Facing Backlash After Announcement Before Phillies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez, Heineman before series opener against Phillies
Article content Manager John Schneider also provided updates on a number of injured players during his pre-game media availability. — Right-hander Max Scherzer, who has made one start this season due to a thumb issue, threw a 37-pitch live bullpen session Tuesday. The next step will likely be a three-inning/50-pitch appearance Sunday in a simulated game or a Florida Complex League game. — Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) had a platelet-rich plasma injection Monday and will likely need at least five days before he resumes throwing activity. RECOMMENDED VIDEO — Right-hander Nick Sandlin (lat strain) and infielder Will Wagner (foot) made appearances in an FCL game Tuesday. — Right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions at the team's development complex in Florida. He hopes to progress to a live bullpen session over the next week. — Right-hander Yimi Garcia (shoulder) played catch on flat ground and right-hander Ryan Burr (shoulder) was feeling better after a cortisone injection. — There was no update on centre-fielder Daulton Varsho, who's week to week with a left hamstring strain. Also Tuesday, infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sanchez were designated for assignment.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Blue Jays RHP Scherzer throws live BP, could pitch in minor league game this weekend
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer left his debut start with the Blue Jays against Baltimore on March 29 after three innings because of soreness in his right lat muscle. The next day, Toronto put Scherzer on the injured list because of inflammation in his thumb. The 40-year-old Scherzer signed a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays in February. He went 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA in nine starts for Texas last season, starting the year on the injured list while recovering from lower back surgery. He also had a stint on the IL with shoulder fatigue and didn't pitch after Sept. 14 because of a left hamstring strain. Scherzer has had two cortisone injections this season to relieve inflammation in his thumb. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list last month, but became eligible to return May 29. Schneider said Scherzer is expected to pitch in either a simulated game or a Florida Complex League game on Sunday. The next step would be a minor league rehab assignment. Scherzer won World Series titles with Washington in 2019 and Texas in 2023. He won his first Cy Young Award after going 21-3 with a 2.90 ERA in 32 starts for Detroit in 2013. The eight-time All-Star earned consecutive NL Cy Young Awards with Washington in 2016 and 2017. Schneider said slugger Anthony Santander had an injection to relieve pain in his sore left shoulder, adding that Santander will take five to seven days off before resuming baseball activity. Santander went on the 10-day IL on Friday . Also Tuesday, the Blue Jays activated infielder Andrés Giménez (right quad) off the 10-day injured list, while catcher Tyler Heineman was activated off the seven-day concussion injured list. To make room on the roster, infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sánchez were designated for assignment. ___ AP MLB:
New York Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Anthony Santander becomes latest Blue Jays offseason addition to hit the IL
TORONTO — Anthony Santander was brought to Toronto to hit homers. Instead, 50 games into his time with the Blue Jays, the 30-year-old slugger has mainly hit roadblocks. After a cold start to his Blue Jays tenure, Santander tweaked his hip in early May and injured his left shoulder in the same week. Both ailments followed the outfielder for the entire month before Toronto finally placed Santander on the injured list Friday with left shoulder impingement. Santander became the Jays' fifth offseason addition to hit the injured list. Advertisement The IL stint is an opportunity for Santander to get right and come back as the slugger Toronto needs. But his temporary loss is another test for the Blue Jays' internal depth. After a 74-88 season, the Blue Jays made plenty of offseason moves looking for needed change. They signed veteran starter Max Scherzer, inked Santander, added Yimi García and Jeff Hoffman to a needy bullpen, and traded for Andrés Giménez, Nick Sandlin and Myles Straw. Two months into the 2025 campaign, Hoffman and Straw are the only major additions not on the injured list. Those seven acquisitions have brought the Jays just 0.8 WAR, so far, per Baseball Reference. Despite missing Toronto's last 20 games, Giménez is the leader of the offseason additions, at 0.9 bWAR. It's almost impressive the Blue Jays find themselves sitting at .500 (28-28) entering Friday's contest against the Athletics. Every team faces injuries, but not to nearly every player who recently joined the club. Toronto's lift has come, instead, from its depth. Nathan Lukes has been 21 percent better than the league-average hitter. Addison Barger has 13 extra-base hits in 35 games. Mason Fluharty and Braydon Fisher have admirably replaced García and Sandlin in the big-league bullpen. 'It says a lot about the guys that you didn't really think you were going to get contributions from right out of the gate,' manager John Schneider said. 'What they're doing, whether that's Fluharty or Nate Lukes, everyone's kind of stepped up a little bit.' The breakouts have been great, holding Toronto's ship upright as it weathers the storm of injuries. But if the Blue Jays are going to find a path above .500, the ailing offseason acquisitions must return. And perform. Scherzer threw another live bullpen on Friday as he nears rehab games, but his absence has put pressure on the rotation. The Blue Jays have used 10 pitchers to start games this year. Due to the scarcity of innings from Scherzer's fifth rotation spot, Toronto shuffled the starting staff against the A's. Another bullpen day or spot start has been added on Saturday to insulate the fifth spot with reliable starts from Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman. Advertisement Santander's battle with his hip and shoulder has impacted the lineup, too. Last year, the switch hitter bashed 44 homers for the Baltimore Orioles before signing a $92.5 million contract in Toronto. Right now, he's on pace for just 17 — a pace that'll only drop as his IL stint begins. Santander is a historically cold starter, but the shoulder and hip ailments robbed him of his annual May hot streak. In 2024, the Blue Jays ranked 26th in homers. They entered Friday's contest sitting 23rd, on pace for nine fewer than last year. Injuries happen and, in most cases, they're entirely unpredictable. Eventually, Toronto's offseason adds will return to the roster. Giménez is already on a rehab assignment, Sandlin and Scherzer are throwing regularly, and García should join them next week. The Blue Jays' depth has kept the team afloat as the offseason acquisitions leave the field. But, when the additions come back, it's on them to bring the significant improvement Toronto sought in the winter. Until that happens, the test will continue to fall on the Blue Jays' depth. 'You got to kind of hold the fort down,' Schneider said.
