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National Post
13 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Yankees snap Blue Jays home field mastery with dramatic ninth-inning win
You didn't really think the New York Yankees would roll over for a sixth consecutive loss to the Blue Jays in the past three weeks did you? Article content Sure, the Bronx Bombers have been struggling as they've essentially handed the Jays first place in the American League East, a dramatic turnabout in such a short time frame. Article content Article content Apparently there's still some pride in the Pinstripes, however as they jumped on veteran Max Scherzer and out to an early 4-1 lead before yet another exuberant sellout Rogers Centre crowd. Article content The plucky Jays fought back to tie it only to see Yankees first baseman Ben Rice clobber a solo homer in the ninth to secure a 5-4 win to squelch the bleeding from the defending division champs. It was the Bronx Bombers first victory since losing a four-gamer here earlier in the month and dropping Monday's opener of this three-game set. The loss also defused the Jays franchise record, 11-game home winning streak. Article content The winning blow came off of Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, who was making his fourth appearance in five days as manager John Schneider was clearly going for the jugular against the Yankees, who moved back to within three games of Toronto's lead in the AL East. Article content The Jays prospects seemed dire in the early going, but then the familiar chorus of this resilient team kicked in yet again. Article content After falling into that 4-1 hole, the Jays resolutely chipped away at the Yankees lead. Addison Barger got it started with his second RBI single of the night in the fifth to cut the deficit to two and then it was pinch-hitting Davis Schneider's turn to deliver a clutch hit, an RBI double in the sixth to score another pinch hitter, Myles Straw. Article content Two batters later, George Springer ripped a single towards Aaron Judge in right field and just like that it was a 4-4 ball game. Article content Article content The Jays had opportunities to finish off the comeback, too. George Springer was left on second base to end the sixth when Vlad Guerrero Jr. struck out in one of those moments that the Jays need him to come up big in. Article content In the seventh, a hard-hit double to lead things off from Bo Bichette yielded nothing, either, setting the stage for Rice's decisive homer in the ninth. Article content Guerrero attempted to get the rally started with a leadoff single off of Yankees closer Devin Williams in the ninth but a Bichette strikeout was followed by a loud fly ball out to right field by Barger and a strikeout of catcher Alejandro Kirk. Article content The loss snapped the Jays franshise-record home winning streak at 11 games and set up a rubber match in the three-game series for Wednesday.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees stumble their way to another loss at Toronto
TORONTO – One major flaw in the Yankees' pursuit of first place is that they keep going to pieces here. Whether its roof is open or closed, or if it were stuck somewhere in between, Rogers Centre has become the Yanks' private dungeon, and the Blue Jays hold sway. A wobbly Carlos Rodon kept teetering on the edge, but the Yanks' starter deserved a better fate in Toronto's four-run fifth inning. Consecutive, two-out throwing errors by Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe plated two extra runs, advancing the Blue Jays toward a 4-1 victory before 41,788 fans. 'It's been here. We've got to play better,'' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of defensive lapses being 'a contributor to us not finishing off some games.'' Since June 30, that's five straight wins by the AL East-leading Blue Jays over the second place Yanks, now trailing by four games – their largest deficit of the year. Out of the All-Star break, Toronto (59-41) has won four in a row, and they've set a franchise record with 11 consecutive home wins, a streak that included a four-game sweep of the Yanks (55-45) just 19 days ago. 'Yeah, it's frustrating,'' Volpe said of the Yankees' more-distant view of first place at the season's 100-game mark. 'When we play at our best, I think everything will take care of itself, regardless,'' said Volpe, reminiscent of a tune Boone has carried during the club's 14-20 record since June 13. "It's been a month now where we haven't been at our best,'' said Boone, who watched Toronto starter Kevin Gausman pitch seven strong innings, yielding just a solo homer to the red-hot Giancarlo Stanton. "We need to start playing better consistently, putting wins in the win column. That's all we can really worry about,'' said Boone. "If we do be where we want to be. But we've got to do a better job of that.'' Yankees sunk by fifth inning lapses On Tuesday night, the Yanks will send promising Cam Schlittler out for his second MLB start against future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, then it's ace lefty Max Fried - coming off a blister issue - starting Wednesday's series finale. But as GM Brian Cashman recently said: 'Hopefully I can fix what ails us, because there's some areas on this team that need fixing,'' which means a boost to the rotation and the bullpen, and a third base solution. After Bo Bichette's two-run double off Rodon in the fifth, Monday night's trouble was compounded after a 14-pitch at-bat to Davis Schneider resulted in the inning's second out. At third base, Peraza played the speedy Myles Straw's grounder into a run-scoring error when he threw wide of first base, allowing Bichette to score. A moment later, Straw scored from second on Volpe's 12th error, highest among AL shortstops, when his throw on a Leo Jimenez's grounder was thrown away. Boone termed those as plays 'you've got to make, especially against a team playing as well as they are in this building. "It's a few too many (errors),'' Boone said of Volpe, though he's "not so worried about still making a lot of plays, but he hasn't been as consistent as he wants to be, and as consistent as he normally is.'' Peraza said through an interpreter that he 'rushed through'' the play, and that his positioning 'wasn't the best. I 've got to make that.'' Volpe said he's spoken regularly with infield coach Travis Chapman about improving his inconsistent defense this year, with pregame work toward that aim. 'Anytime you get a ball hit to you, you expect it to be an out,'' said Volpe, adding that he's fine physically. 'When that doesn't happen, it's frustrating.'' But the five walks issued by Rodon over his five innings didn't help matters, twice forcing him to escape bases loaded jams – he also yielded six hits, three for extra bases – before the fateful fifth. 'They strung together some good at-bats,'' said Rodon. 'They're playing good baseball now,'' and few know it better than the Yankees. This article originally appeared on Yankees stumble their way to another loss at Toronto
National Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays ratings soaring for Sportsnet, Buck Martinez continues to recuperate
By now, we're well aware of what a Blue Jays playoff push can do for filling the seats at the Rogers Centre (even as ticket prices rise) and piling up TV audiences (even as those costs increase on Sportsnet as well.) Article content Over time, from a business standpoint it has made Canada's team the envy of many markets in Major League Baseball. Article content Article content And the Jays pre-All Star break surge that saw the team win 10 in a row to zoom up to first place in the American League East is the latest example of how that boom can take hold. Article content Eight of the last 12 Jays games heading into the midsummer hiatus attracted audiences of more than a million viewers, a sure sign of the momentum at play. Of note, the number could have been higher given a couple of late starts in the Pacific time zone on the Jays last road trip. Article content Not surprisingly, the biggest audiences came from the June 30-July 3 series against the New York Yankees, a four game sweep by the Jays that propelled them into the division lead. Article content That series averaged 1.1 million viewers with the peak coming for the July 3 contest, an 8-5 Jays win that brought in a season-high audience of 1.3 million. Article content With an engaged audience like that, the possibilities must be enticing — and profitable. It may just be coincidence, but the 30 per cent hike on Sportsnet+ subscriptions that kick in on Sept. 9 will hit loyal Jays viewers just when the division races heat up. At that point, public outrage could well be outweighed by momentum from the baseball team. Article content For Sportsnet, which like the Jays is owned by Rogers, the timing of that ratings boon of the Yankees series was a perfect confluence. The NHL playoffs were well tucked to bed, freeing up multiple channels on the Sportsnet grid and July 1 free agency period also had quieted by the end of the series. Article content Article content And yes, having the Yankees in as an opponent just as the Jays winning streak was taking off also didn't hurt. Article content For the season, Sportsnet is averaging 679,000 viewers for its Blue Jays broadcasts, a nice eight per cent bump from last year's numbers, with a total reach of 11.3 million Canadians. Article content Barring a complete collapse, however, those comparative numbers, should widen noticeably given that it was at this time that the tank towards a last-place finish began in earnest for the Jays. Article content With a captive audience for the next two months and the prospect of a captivating September race for the division title, we can expect audiences of a million plus to be the norm. Article content It's early for Rogers and Sportsnet to get too bullish on what awaits, but there are certainly 2015 and 2016 vibes happening in terms of coast-to-coast excitement for the team. Mix in the possibility of some trade deadline acquisitions, a team that plays a more entertaining version of the sport and a serious playoff push and the TV numbers could be massive.
National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
CLEAResult Canada Named the Official Energy Efficiency Consulting Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays
Article content Article content A national leader in energy efficiency joins forces with a national icon to champion sustainability at Rogers Centre and beyond Article content TORONTO — Today CLEAResult Canada, the nation's leading provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with 'Canada's Team,' the Toronto Blue Jays. This exciting partnership is part of CLEAResult's ongoing mission to create a more sustainable future while deepening its connection to the communities it serves. Article content The collaboration marks a significant milestone for CLEAResult Canada as it expands its visibility through one of the country's most iconic sports teams. Fans attending games at Rogers Centre will see CLEAResult Canada's name prominently featured, including in-stadium signage in left field and behind home plate throughout the 2025 season and beyond. Article content 'Partnering with the Blue Jays allows us to bring energy efficiency to life in a bold and engaging way,' said Ryan Shaw, CLEAResult Canada President. 'It's about showing up for the communities we serve and inspiring action where it matters most.' Article content The announcement supports the company's strategy to engage people through shared values and trusted community institutions — demonstrating CLEAResult's commitment to advancing energy transition goals across North America. Article content 'The Blue Jays are proud to partner with CLEAResult Canada,' said Mark Ditmars, Toronto Blue Jays Vice President, Partnerships. 'We look forward to working together over the coming seasons and exploring impactful energy solutions.' Article content As the season progresses, CLEAResult Canada will roll out additional engagement opportunities tied to the partnership — offering clients, employees and fans new ways to interact with the brand and support energy efficiency at home and in their communities. Article content Founded in 1988 as Willis Energy Services, CLEAResult Canada has delivered energy efficiency solutions across the nation for 37 years. Headquartered in Toronto, we serve clients in nine provinces and three territories including work in 35 remote Indigenous communities, helping businesses, governments, utilities and residents save energy and reduce emissions. We employ 350+ full-time staff, and partner with 260 small businesses and 1,000 subcontractors nationwide. CLEAResult Canada is a licensed Canadian company and subsidiary of U.S.-based CLEAResult Consulting, majority owned by Kohlberg & Company. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media contacts Article content Article content media@ Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays make big flex after stunning win vs. Angels
The post Blue Jays make big flex after stunning win vs. Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Toronto Blue Jays extended their season-best winning streak to seven games with a dramatic 4-3 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, which was their seventh walk-off of the year, the most in the American League. Advertisement After the win, the Blue Jays' official X formerly Twitter account fired off a bold flex. The Blue Jays improved to 51-38 with this win, widening their lead atop the AL East to 3.0 games over both the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays. George Springer continued his late-career resurgence in spectacular fashion. The 35-year-old outfielder crushed his 16th home run of the season, a 413-foot blast to straightaway center field in the third inning, giving Toronto a 3-2 lead. It was his fifth homer in five games, boosting his season OPS+ to 145 and tallying 21 RBIs in his last 13 games. Springer joined an elite group, since 1901, only four players aged 35 or older have recorded 15+ home runs and 10+ stolen bases before the All-Star break. He's also on pace to become just the ninth player aged 35+ to finish a season with 25+ home runs and 15+ steals. Advertisement The game's hero was rookie Addison Barger, whose 11th-inning, two-out single to right field scored Myles Straw for the walk-off win in front of 37,269 fans at Rogers Centre. Addison Barger also contributed earlier with an RBI single in the first and his sixth outfield assist of the year by throwing out Mike Trout at home. The pitching staff held together despite a thin bullpen. Max Scherzer, in his third start back from injury, allowed two runs on five hits over four innings, throwing 72 pitches. Dealing with lingering thumb inflammation, he still averaged 93.8 mph on his fastball and struck out four. Making his MLB debut, Lazaro Estrada provided a critical bridge, tossing four innings of one-run ball, striking out four, and holding the Angels at bay. Estrada became an unlikely difference-maker after being called up as a precautionary arm. Braydon Fisher (3-0) followed with two clutch shutout innings in the 10th and 11th to earn the win, his fourth appearance in six days. This streak has pushed the Blue Jays to their limits, but they've consistently found ways to battle through. They overcame an eight-run blown lead Wednesday, leaned on Chris Bassitt's 113-pitch outing Thursday, and notched a walk-off sacrifice bunt Friday before Saturday's extra-inning thriller. Advertisement Even with relievers Jeff Hoffman, Yariel Rodriguez, Brendon Little, Chad Green unavailable, and Yimi Garcia placed on the IL with a sprained ankle, Toronto continued to find ways to win. Toronto will hand the ball to Kevin Gausman on Sunday as they eye a sweep over the Angels and look to stretch their win streak to eight games. Related: Blue Jays' Max Scherzer shares pitching outlook after start vs. Angels Related: Addison Barger walks off Angels to keep Blue Jays win streak alive
