<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Baseball news Canada - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Baseball news Canada news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:14:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's interpreter and close friend has been fired from the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/shohei-ohtanis-interpreter-fired-by-dodgers-after-allegations-of-illegal-gambling-theft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/shohei-ohtanis-interpreter-fired-by-dodgers-after-allegations-of-illegal-gambling-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft from superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtanis-interpreter-fired-by-dodgers-after-allegations-of-illegal-gambling-theft-from-superstar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtanis-interpreter-fired-by-dodgers-after-allegations-of-illegal-gambling-theft-from-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani, Dodgers open MLB season with win over Padres at Seoul Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat San Diego 5-2 in Wednesday's season opener as the game turned when a routine grounder went through the webbing of first baseman Jake Cronenworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-dodgers-open-mlb-season-with-win-over-padres-at-seoul-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-dodgers-open-mlb-season-with-win-over-padres-at-seoul-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Joey Votto homers in 1st game with Blue Jays, helping club to pre-season tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto homered in his first at-bat in the opening inning and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays played to a 5-5 draw against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in pre-season action in Clearwater, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-joey-votto-homers-in-1st-game-with-blue-jays-helping-club-to-pre-season-tie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-joey-votto-homers-in-1st-game-with-blue-jays-helping-club-to-pre-season-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the newest sports power couple, Japan's Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball sensation&nbsp;Shohei Ohtani &mdash;&nbsp;perhaps best known for jilting Toronto Blue Jays fans last year when he&nbsp;agreed to a record $700 million US, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers &mdash; revealed yesterday that he's married to none other than former professional basketball&nbsp;player&nbsp;Mamiko Tanaka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/meet-the-newest-sports-power-couple-japans-shohei-ohtani-and-mamiko-tanaka/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/meet-the-newest-sports-power-couple-japans-shohei-ohtani-and-mamiko-tanaka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3-4 weeks due to elbow injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for three to four weeks because of nerve irritation and edema in his throwing elbow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-pitcher-gerrit-cole-wont-throw-for-3-4-weeks-due-to-elbow-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-pitcher-gerrit-cole-wont-throw-for-3-4-weeks-due-to-elbow-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees ace Gerrit Cole out 1-2 months to start season with injured elbow: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will miss at least one to two months to start the season due to an injury to his pitching elbow, but a clearer picture will come after a visit with a noted specialist, the New York Post reported Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-ace-gerrit-cole-out-1-2-months-to-start-season-with-injured-elbow-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-ace-gerrit-cole-out-1-2-months-to-start-season-with-injured-elbow-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer for MLBers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a bridge that runs from Tommy John and Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974, all the way to Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper. A thread that connects an increasing number of baseball's biggest stars. Mostly on the mound, but at the plate, too. An operation that changed everything: Tommy John surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/50-years-later-tommy-john-surgery-remains-a-game-changer-for-mlbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/50-years-later-tommy-john-surgery-remains-a-game-changer-for-mlbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto's challenging road ahead to playing a game as a Blue Jay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto's 'easy decision' to sign up for spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays may prove to be a difficult road ahead as he says he must prove himself worthy of getting on the Jays' roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-vottos-challenging-road-ahead-to-playing-a-game-as-a-blue-jay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 02:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-vottos-challenging-road-ahead-to-playing-a-game-as-a-blue-jay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto signs minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 17 years with the Cincinnati Reds, hometown hero Joey Votto has signed a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, joining the team for spring training in Dunedin, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-signs-minor-league-deal-with-the-toronto-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 02:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-signs-minor-league-deal-with-the-toronto-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian 1st baseman, former MVP Joey Votto agrees to camp deal with Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-1st-baseman-former-mvp-joey-votto-agrees-to-camp-deal-with-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-1st-baseman-former-mvp-joey-votto-agrees-to-camp-deal-with-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info]]></title><description><![CDATA[With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, broadcaster Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Blue Jays' player development complex during spring training. The notebooks start getting filled in mid-February. "It's been something I've done my whole life," he says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/buck-stops-here-broadcaster-martinez-roams-complex-at-jays-camp-soaking-up-info/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/buck-stops-here-broadcaster-martinez-roams-complex-at-jays-camp-soaking-up-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox starting pitcher Giolito might need season-ending elbow surgery: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito could miss the entire 2024 season after initial imaging revealed a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament and flexor strain in his pitching elbow, ESPN reported Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-starting-pitcher-giolito-might-need-season-ending-elbow-surgery-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-starting-pitcher-giolito-might-need-season-ending-elbow-surgery-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox pitcher Giolito to have elbow surgery, extent of ligament damage unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will undergo right elbow surgery on Tuesday, potentially ending his first season with the team before it even begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-pitcher-giolito-to-have-elbow-surgery-extent-of-ligament-damage-unknown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-pitcher-giolito-to-have-elbow-surgery-extent-of-ligament-damage-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox pitcher Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-pitcher-giolito-has-elbow-repaired-with-internal-brace-expected-to-miss-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-pitcher-giolito-has-elbow-repaired-with-internal-brace-expected-to-miss-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2015 AL MVP, former Blue Jays slugger Donaldson retires after 13-year career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Donaldson says he's retiring after a 13-year career in which he was voted the 2015 AL MVP while with the Toronto Blue Jays and was selected to three All-Star Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/2015-al-mvp-former-blue-jays-slugger-donaldson-retires-after-13-year-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/2015-al-mvp-former-blue-jays-slugger-donaldson-retires-after-13-year-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reuniting with ex-manager 'seemed like destiny' for new Giants 3rd baseman Matt Chapman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman was introduced as a member of the Giants on Monday, reuniting with former manager Bob Melvin. San Francisco has been willing to spend this off-season as it chases the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reuniting-with-ex-manager-seemed-like-destiny-for-new-giants-3rd-baseman-matt-chapman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reuniting-with-ex-manager-seemed-like-destiny-for-new-giants-3rd-baseman-matt-chapman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies ace Wheeler to make franchise-record $42M US per season starting in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ace Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Monday on a three-year, $126-million US contract for 2025-27, the fourth-highest average salary in baseball history at $42 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-ace-wheeler-to-make-franchise-record-42m-us-per-season-starting-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-ace-wheeler-to-make-franchise-record-42m-us-per-season-starting-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah bumped from spring start due to right shoulder soreness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Alek Manoah has been bumped from his next scheduled pre-season start due to right shoulder soreness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-alek-manoah-bumped-from-spring-start-due-to-right-shoulder-soreness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-alek-manoah-bumped-from-spring-start-due-to-right-shoulder-soreness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Chapman reportedly signs deal to join San Francisco Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman is leaving the hot corner in Toronto for greener pastures in San Francisco. The Toronto Blue Jays' third baseman agreed to a three-year, $54 million US deal with the Giants, according a media report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/matt-chapman-reportedly-signs-deal-to-join-san-francisco-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/matt-chapman-reportedly-signs-deal-to-join-san-francisco-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jay Matt Chapman signs 3-year deal to join San Francisco Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have finalized their contract that guarantees the former Toronto Blue Jays slugger $54 million US over three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-matt-chapman-signs-3-year-deal-to-join-san-francisco-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-matt-chapman-signs-3-year-deal-to-join-san-francisco-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jay Matt Chapman reportedly signs 3-year deal to join San Francisco Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman is leaving the hot corner in Toronto for greener pastures in San Francisco. The former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman agreed to a three-year, $54 million US deal with the Giants, according a media report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-matt-chapman-reportedly-signs-3-year-deal-to-join-san-francisco-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-matt-chapman-reportedly-signs-3-year-deal-to-join-san-francisco-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson out of intensive care after being hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson's son Toby has been discharged from the pediatric intensive care unit. The four-year-old boy was hit by a car Sunday in Clearwater Beach, Fla., and was airlifted in critical condition to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/son-of-blue-jays-reliever-erik-swanson-out-of-intensive-care-after-being-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/son-of-blue-jays-reliever-erik-swanson-out-of-intensive-care-after-being-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' thoughts with Erik Swanson after reliever's son hit by car, hospitalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson will be away from the team indefinitely after his four-year-old son was hit by a car and hospitalized on Sunday in Florida, manager John Schneider said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-thoughts-with-erik-swanson-after-relievers-son-hit-by-car-hospitalized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-thoughts-with-erik-swanson-after-relievers-son-hit-by-car-hospitalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellinger reportedly returns to Cubs on 3-year, $80M US deal with opt-outs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a three-year, $80-million US contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bellinger-reportedly-returns-to-cubs-on-3-year-80m-us-deal-with-opt-outs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bellinger-reportedly-returns-to-cubs-on-3-year-80m-us-deal-with-opt-outs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jen Pawol becomes 1st woman to umpire spring training game since 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest as umpire at the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday in West Palm Beach, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jen-pawol-becomes-1st-woman-to-umpire-spring-training-game-since-2007/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jen-pawol-becomes-1st-woman-to-umpire-spring-training-game-since-2007/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jen Pawol becomes 1st woman to umpire major league spring training game since 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest as umpire at the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday in West Palm Beach, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jen-pawol-becomes-1st-woman-to-umpire-major-league-spring-training-game-since-2007/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jen-pawol-becomes-1st-woman-to-umpire-major-league-spring-training-game-since-2007/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fredericton fantasy baseball league all about camaraderie, bragging rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fredericton fantasy baseball league has been going for more than three decades. Organizer Bob MacMullen says the most valuable thing up for grabs is bragging rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/fredericton-fantasy-baseball-league-all-about-camaraderie-bragging-rights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/fredericton-fantasy-baseball-league-all-about-camaraderie-bragging-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We always learn from everybody': Blue Jays' Jose Berrios a student of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios is a student of the game and looks to keep moving forward after last October's playoff loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/we-always-learn-from-everybody-blue-jays-jose-berrios-a-student-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/we-always-learn-from-everybody-blue-jays-jose-berrios-a-student-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We always learn from everybody': Blue Jays' Berrios a student of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios is a student of the game and looks to keep moving forward after last October's playoff loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/we-always-learn-from-everybody-blue-jays-berrios-a-student-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/we-always-learn-from-everybody-blue-jays-berrios-a-student-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix announces documentary about Expos' departure from Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streaming service Netflix announced Wednesday that a new documentary about Major League Baseball's Montreal Expos and their departure from their Canadian home will be coming to the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/netflix-announces-documentary-about-expos-departure-from-montreal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/netflix-announces-documentary-about-expos-departure-from-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. has 'no hard feelings' after salary arbitration case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he has "no hard feelings" with the team after going through the arbitration process earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-slugger-guerrero-jr-has-no-hard-feelings-after-salary-arbitration-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-slugger-guerrero-jr-has-no-hard-feelings-after-salary-arbitration-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announces intention to retire in 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Manfred will retire from his position as MLB commissioner in January 2029 after serving 14 years in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-announces-intention-to-retire-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-announces-intention-to-retire-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This group is hungry': Blue Jays open spring training with sense of urgency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eager to look forward after another quick post-season exit last year, the Toronto Blue Jays opened camp Thursday with a sense of optimism and a belief that they have the ability to contend again in the always-tough American League East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-group-is-hungry-blue-jays-open-spring-training-with-sense-of-urgency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-group-is-hungry-blue-jays-open-spring-training-with-sense-of-urgency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Manoah in spotlight with pitchers, catchers set to report to spring training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the season while trying to erase the memory of their latest playoff exit. Pitcher Alek Manoah, who has kept quiet since he was twice demoted to the minor leagues last summer, is among the storylines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-in-spotlight-with-pitchers-catchers-set-to-report-to-spring-training/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-in-spotlight-with-pitchers-catchers-set-to-report-to-spring-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in theft of Jackie Robinson statue later found dismantled, burned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 45-year-old man was arrested in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas, police announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/arrest-made-in-theft-of-jackie-robinson-statue-later-found-dismantled-burned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/arrest-made-in-theft-of-jackie-robinson-statue-later-found-dismantled-burned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's hire Jenny Cavnar to be MLB's 1st female primary play-by-play announcer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California. Cavnar will become the first woman to handle primary play-by-play duties in major league history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/as-hire-jenny-cavnar-to-be-mlbs-1st-female-primary-play-by-play-announcer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/as-hire-jenny-cavnar-to-be-mlbs-1st-female-primary-play-by-play-announcer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking barriers: Jen Pawol poised to become 1st woman umpire in MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming the 1st woman umpire in MLB history after getting full-time spring training assignment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/breaking-barriers-jen-pawol-poised-to-become-1st-woman-umpire-in-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/breaking-barriers-jen-pawol-poised-to-become-1st-woman-umpire-in-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays agree to 5-year deal with pitcher Yariel Rodriguez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez's five-year, $32-million US&nbsp;contract with the Toronto Blue Jays contains options, escalators and performance bonuses that allow the 26-year-old right-hander to earn up to $47.5 million as a starter and $37.5 million as a reliever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-agree-to-5-year-deal-with-pitcher-yariel-rodriguez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-agree-to-5-year-deal-with-pitcher-yariel-rodriguez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins record $19.9M US in salary arbitration against Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case on Wednesday and will receive a salary of $19.9 million&nbsp;US this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vladimir-guerrero-jr-wins-record-199m-us-in-salary-arbitration-against-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vladimir-guerrero-jr-wins-record-199m-us-in-salary-arbitration-against-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-time all-star Altuve strikes 5-year contract extension with Astros worth $125M US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros agreed to a five-year, $125-million US contract that covers 2025-29. Altuve has a $26 million salary for 2024 in the final season of a seven-year deal worth $163.5 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/8-time-all-star-altuve-strikes-5-year-contract-extension-with-astros-worth-125m-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/8-time-all-star-altuve-strikes-5-year-contract-extension-with-astros-worth-125m-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays stars Jimmy Key, Russell Martin to be inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[The class of 2024 also includes former women's national team member Ashley Stephenson, former Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Godfrey, former national team pitcher Rod Heisler and longtime Toronto Leaside baseball executive Howard Birnie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-stars-jimmy-key-russell-martin-to-be-inducted-into-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-stars-jimmy-key-russell-martin-to-be-inducted-into-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles land ace, acquiring all-star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers traded all-star right-hander Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night for left-hander DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz and a competitive balance draft pick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-land-ace-acquiring-all-star-right-hander-corbin-burnes-from-brewers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-land-ace-acquiring-all-star-right-hander-corbin-burnes-from-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking forward to setting MLB salary arbitration record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stands to set a record for the highest salary ever awarded in arbitration. He has asked for $19.9 million US and been offered $18.05 million. Ex-teammate Teoscar Hernandez received $14 million from Seattle last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-vladimir-guerrero-jr-looking-forward-to-setting-mlb-salary-arbitration-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-vladimir-guerrero-jr-looking-forward-to-setting-mlb-salary-arbitration-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays sign veteran major leaguer Justin Turner for 2024 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth $13 million US, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-veteran-major-leaguer-justin-turner-for-2024-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-veteran-major-leaguer-justin-turner-for-2024-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimy Williams, who spent nine seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s, has died at age 80.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-manager-jimy-williams-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-manager-jimy-williams-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer elected into Baseball Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday while Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield fell short.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/adrian-beltre-todd-helton-joe-mauer-elected-into-baseball-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/adrian-beltre-todd-helton-joe-mauer-elected-into-baseball-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers, Canadian starting pitcher James Paxton finalize 1-year, $11M US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Paxton of Ladner, B.C., and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their one-year, $11-million US&nbsp;&nbsp;contract on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-canadian-starting-pitcher-james-paxton-finalize-1-year-11m-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-canadian-starting-pitcher-james-paxton-finalize-1-year-11m-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs legend, Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg has metastatic prostate cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, 64, has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He hit .285 with 282 homers, 1,061 RBI and 344 steals in 16 major-league seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cubs-legend-hall-of-famer-ryne-sandberghas-metastatic-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cubs-legend-hall-of-famer-ryne-sandberghas-metastatic-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard-throwing closer Josh Hader agrees to 5-year, $95M US deal with Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros&nbsp;finalized a five-year contract worth $95 million US on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hard-throwing-closer-josh-hader-agrees-to-5-year-95m-us-deal-with-astros/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hard-throwing-closer-josh-hader-agrees-to-5-year-95m-us-deal-with-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta extends GM, former Blue Jays exec Alex Anthopoulos's deal through 2031]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta has agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlanta-extends-gm-former-blue-jays-exec-alex-anthopouloss-deal-through-2031/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlanta-extends-gm-former-blue-jays-exec-alex-anthopouloss-deal-through-2031/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers finalize 1-year, $23.5M US deal with slugger Teoscar Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez finalized a $23.5 million US, one-year contract with the Dodgers on Friday, the latest deal by big-spending Los Angeles that includes deferred money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-finalize-1-year-235m-us-deal-with-slugger-teoscar-hernandez/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-finalize-1-year-235m-us-deal-with-slugger-teoscar-hernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver mayor declares Asahi Day in honour of historic Japanese Canadian baseball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim declared Thursday, Jan. 11, Vancouver Asahi Day&nbsp;to honour the legendary team that played in the city from 1914 to 1941, before being disbanded due to the internment of Japanese Canadians in 1942.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vancouver-mayor-declares-asahi-day-in-honour-of-historic-japanese-canadian-baseball-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 04:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vancouver-mayor-declares-asahi-day-in-honour-of-historic-japanese-canadian-baseball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent Stroman finalizes 2-year, $37M US contract with Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees announced Wednesday they have signed Marcus Stroman&nbsp;to a two-year contract worth $37 million US with a conditional player option for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/free-agent-stroman-finalizes-2-year-37m-us-contract-with-yankees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/free-agent-stroman-finalizes-2-year-37m-us-contract-with-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Lucas Giolito finalizes 2-year deal with Red Sox, his 4th team in 2 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox finalized a two-year contract worth $38.5 million US on Wednesday, a deal that allows the 29-year-old right-hander to earn up to $58 million over three seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pitcher-lucas-giolito-finalizes-2-year-deal-with-red-sox-his-4th-team-in-2-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pitcher-lucas-giolito-finalizes-2-year-deal-with-red-sox-his-4th-team-in-2-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very disappointed': Blue Jays GM Atkins expresses regret over failed bid to sign Ohtani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed regret Shoehei Ohtani turned down Toronto after meeting with the team and chose to sign a record $700 million US, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/very-disappointed-blue-jays-gm-atkins-expresses-regret-over-failed-bid-to-sign-ohtani/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/very-disappointed-blue-jays-gm-atkins-expresses-regret-over-failed-bid-to-sign-ohtani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox trade oft-injured ace Sale to Atlanta for infielder Grissom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Sale's injury-filled career with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a trade to&nbsp;Atlanta&nbsp;that sent infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-trade-oft-injured-ace-sale-to-atlanta-for-infielder-grissom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2023 23:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-trade-oft-injured-ace-sale-to-atlanta-for-infielder-grissom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays boost depth with reported signings of Kiner-Falefa, Kiermaier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to several media reports. The utility man has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth $15 million US. The signing comes one day after reports that Toronto also re-signed outfielder Kevin Kiermaier&nbsp;on a one-year, $10 million deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-boost-depth-with-reported-signings-of-kiner-falefa-kiermaier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-boost-depth-with-reported-signings-of-kiner-falefa-kiermaier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani gives Porsche to Joe Kelly's wife for his No. 17 with the Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the wife of reliever Joe Kelly offered her husband's uniform number to help lure Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the two-way star responded by giving her a Porsche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/shohei-ohtani-gives-porsche-to-joe-kellys-wife-for-his-no-17-with-the-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/shohei-ohtani-gives-porsche-to-joe-kellys-wife-for-his-no-17-with-the-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurriel Jr. agrees to 3-year, $42M US deal to stay with Diamondbacks: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are keeping outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on a $42 million US, three-year contract that includes a club option for 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gurriel-jr-agrees-to-3-year-42m-us-deal-to-stay-with-diamondbacks-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gurriel-jr-agrees-to-3-year-42m-us-deal-to-stay-with-diamondbacks-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dirt on the deal: Get ready for holiday chit-chat with our Shohei Ohtani primer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not everybody follows sports. But anybody attending a holiday gathering with sports fans may want to do at least a little bit of homework on a guy named Shohei Ohtani.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-dirt-on-the-deal-get-ready-for-holiday-chit-chat-with-our-shohei-ohtani-primer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-dirt-on-the-deal-get-ready-for-holiday-chit-chat-with-our-shohei-ohtani-primer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani dodges questions on Tommy John surgery as Dodgers unveil 2-way superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to media for the first time since Aug. 9, Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by dodging questions about whether he had a second Tommy John surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-dodges-questions-on-tommy-john-surgery-as-dodgers-unveil-2-way-superstar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-dodges-questions-on-tommy-john-surgery-as-dodgers-unveil-2-way-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missed opportunity or dodged bullet? What Ohtani's L.A. pick means for Rogers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While baseball star Shohei Ohtani's decision not to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend has left fans wondering what might have been, one sports economist says team owner Rogers Communications Inc. is better off for having struck out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/missed-opportunity-or-dodged-bullet-what-ohtanis-la-pick-means-for-rogers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/missed-opportunity-or-dodged-bullet-what-ohtanis-la-pick-means-for-rogers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rumours, flight tracking fuel day of speculation over Shohei Ohtani's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani still has not signed with a team despite a day filled with online speculation including reports of a deal and Toronto Blue Jays fans tracking a plane they believed he was on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rumours-flight-tracking-fuel-day-of-speculation-over-shohei-ohtanis-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rumours-flight-tracking-fuel-day-of-speculation-over-shohei-ohtanis-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies extend Canadian manager Rob Thomson through 2025 after playoff success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson of Corunna, Ont., to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season after he led the team to two straight trips to the NL Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-extend-canadian-manager-rob-thomson-through-2025-after-playoff-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-extend-canadian-manager-rob-thomson-through-2025-after-playoff-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jays manager John Gibbons back in dugout as Mets bench coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets announced the hiring of former Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons on Monday as bench coach under new manager Carlos Mendoza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jays-manager-john-gibbons-back-in-dugout-as-mets-bench-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jays-manager-john-gibbons-back-in-dugout-as-mets-bench-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Leyland elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jim-leyland-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame-becomes-23rd-manager-in-cooperstown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jim-leyland-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame-becomes-23rd-manager-in-cooperstown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays GM Atkins sidesteps Ohtani question, commits to Bichette as shortstop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have also been at the forefront of trade rumours &mdash; most notably including Bo Bichette &mdash; ahead of next week's winter meetings in Nashville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-gm-atkins-sidesteps-ohtani-question-commits-to-bichette-as-shortstop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-gm-atkins-sidesteps-ohtani-question-commits-to-bichette-as-shortstop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals reportedly turn to free agent Sonny Gray to lead starting rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray are in agreement on a three-year deal worth $75 million US, multiple outlets reported Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cardinals-reportedly-turn-to-free-agent-sonny-gray-to-lead-starting-rotation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cardinals-reportedly-turn-to-free-agent-sonny-gray-to-lead-starting-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Shildt signs 2-year deal to be 3rd Padres manager in 4 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Shildt has been hired as manager of the San Diego Padres, returning to the dugout two years after he was suddenly fired by the St. Louis Cardinals following a third straight playoff appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mike-shildt-signs-2-year-deal-to-be-3rd-padres-manager-in-4-seasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mike-shildt-signs-2-year-deal-to-be-3rd-padres-manager-in-4-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto being posted for MLB free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoshinobu Yamamoto will become a free agent Tuesday and major league teams can sign him through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. The pitcher had a 70-29 record and 1.82 ERA in seven seasons with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/japanese-pitching-sensation-yoshinobu-yamamoto-being-posted-for-mlb-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/japanese-pitching-sensation-yoshinobu-yamamoto-being-posted-for-mlb-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agent pitcher Aaron Nola returns to Phillies, signing 7-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Nola wanted to stay with the Phillies. "I've always been a Phillie. It's the only place we kind of had our eyes set on," Nola said Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, a day after agreeing to a seven-year contract worth $172 million US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/free-agent-pitcher-aaron-nola-returns-to-phillies-signing-7-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/free-agent-pitcher-aaron-nola-returns-to-phillies-signing-7-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-way Angels star Shohei Ohtani wins his 2nd American League MVP award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's injury remains mysterious. His dominance is clear. After captivating baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, the two-way star became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honour on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/two-way-angels-star-shohei-ohtani-wins-his-2nd-american-league-mvp-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/two-way-angels-star-shohei-ohtani-wins-his-2nd-american-league-mvp-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas unanimously approved by MLB owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport's first relocation since 2005, according to two people familiar with the vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-athletics-move-to-las-vegas-unanimously-approved-by-mlb-owners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-athletics-move-to-las-vegas-unanimously-approved-by-mlb-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award; Blake Snell takes NL prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several close calls, Gerrit Cole finally won his first American League Cy Young Award on the strength of consistent excellence all season. Blake Snell joined a short list of pitching royalty by turning around a terrible start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gerrit-cole-a-unanimous-winner-of-his-1st-al-cy-young-award-blake-snell-takes-nl-prize/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gerrit-cole-a-unanimous-winner-of-his-1st-al-cy-young-award-blake-snell-takes-nl-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles' Brandon Hyde, Marlins' Skip Schumaker grab top AL, NL top manager honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltimore's Brandon Hyde was voted AL manager of the year Manager of the Year on Tuesday after guiding the Orioles to an AL-best 101 victories. Miami's Skip Schumaker took NL honours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-brandon-hyde-marlins-skip-schumaker-grab-top-al-nl-top-manager-honours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-brandon-hyde-marlins-skip-schumaker-grab-top-al-nl-top-manager-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Chapman to test free agency after declining Blue Jays' $20M US qualifying offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman has declined the Toronto Blue Jays' qualifying offer and remains a free agent. The third baseman was one of seven players who turned down $20.325 million US qualifying offers from their former teams Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/matt-chapman-to-test-free-agency-after-declining-blue-jays-20m-us-qualifying-offer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/matt-chapman-to-test-free-agency-after-declining-blue-jays-20m-us-qualifying-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carroll, Henderson hit and run to unanimous MLB rookie of the year honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll were the types of exciting players MLB hoped for when it tweaked its rules to encourage athleticism. were rewarded Monday by being voted unanimous winners of the sport's rookie of the year awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/carroll-henderson-hit-and-run-to-unanimous-mlb-rookie-of-the-year-honours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/carroll-henderson-hit-and-run-to-unanimous-mlb-rookie-of-the-year-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeMarlo Hale, ex-Blue Jays bench coach, returns in associate manager role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime baseball coach DeMarlo Hale will return to the Toronto Blue Jays next season as associate manager under skipper John Schneider, the team said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/demarlo-hale-ex-blue-jays-bench-coach-returns-in-associate-manager-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/demarlo-hale-ex-blue-jays-bench-coach-returns-in-associate-manager-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to manager on Monday: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-will-promote-bench-coach-joe-espada-to-manager-on-monday-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-will-promote-bench-coach-joe-espada-to-manager-on-monday-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros promote bench coach Joe Espada to manager, replacing retired Dusty Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Espada took a leave of absence as bench coach of the Houston Astros last year to spend time with his father when he fell ill with heart complications. On Sunday, he finally gave his father the long-awaited news of his promotion to manager of the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-promote-bench-coach-joe-espada-to-manager-replacing-retired-dusty-baker/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-promote-bench-coach-joe-espada-to-manager-replacing-retired-dusty-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hire ex-Red Sox 3rd-base coach Carlos Febles to replace retiring Luis Rivera]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Carlos Febles as third base coach and expanded the duties of bench coach Don Mattingly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hire-ex-red-sox-3rd-base-coach-carlos-febles-to-replace-retiring-luis-rivera/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hire-ex-red-sox-3rd-base-coach-carlos-febles-to-replace-retiring-luis-rivera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians hire former Mariners bullpen coach Vogt to succeed longtime manager Terry Francona]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona, the team announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-hire-former-mariners-bullpen-coach-vogt-to-succeed-longtime-manager-terry-francona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-hire-former-mariners-bullpen-coach-vogt-to-succeed-longtime-manager-terry-francona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Campbell missed World Series broadcasts for 'pre-skin cancer' treatment. Here's how he's doing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Campbell revealed he was receiving treatment for 'pre-skin cancer.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jamie-campbell-missed-world-series-broadcasts-for-pre-skin-cancer-treatment-heres-how-hes-doing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jamie-campbell-missed-world-series-broadcasts-for-pre-skin-cancer-treatment-heres-how-hes-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays tie for MLB lead with 3 recipients of Gold Glove Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves among 13 first-time winners of the fielding honour, while starting pitcher Jose Berrios was recognized for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-tie-for-mlb-lead-with-3-recipients-of-gold-glove-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-tie-for-mlb-lead-with-3-recipients-of-gold-glove-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays tie for MLB lead with 3 Gold Glove Award recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves among 13 first-time winners of the fielding honour, while starting pitcher Jose Berrios was recognized for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-tie-for-mlb-lead-with-3-gold-glove-award-recipients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-tie-for-mlb-lead-with-3-gold-glove-award-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto a free agent, potentially ending Canadian's 17-year career with Reds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto's $20 million US option for 2024 was declined Saturday by the Reds, making the first baseman and Etobicoke, Ont., native a free agent and possibly ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-a-free-agent-potentially-ending-canadians-17-year-career-with-reds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-a-free-agent-potentially-ending-canadians-17-year-career-with-reds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers capture 1st World Series title with shutout of Diamondbacks in Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh, Nathan Eovaldi threw six gritty innings and the Texas Rangers are World Series champions for the first time in their 63-year franchise history after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night in Phoenix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-capture-1st-world-series-title-with-shutout-of-diamondbacks-in-game-5/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-capture-1st-world-series-title-with-shutout-of-diamondbacks-in-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers use early explosion to down Diamondbacks, take control of World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Semien's two-run triple and three-run homer powered Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning, Corey Seager hit another long home run and the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 on Tuesday night to move ahead three games to one in the World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-use-early-explosion-to-down-diamondbacks-take-control-of-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-use-early-explosion-to-down-diamondbacks-take-control-of-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seager's early homer stands up as Rangers respond with win over Diamondbacks in World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/seagers-early-homer-stands-up-as-rangers-respond-with-win-over-diamondbacks-in-world-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/seagers-early-homer-stands-up-as-rangers-respond-with-win-over-diamondbacks-in-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly's dominant effort helps Diamondbacks roll over Rangers to tie World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his post-season hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kellys-dominant-effort-helps-diamondbacks-roll-over-rangers-to-tie-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kellys-dominant-effort-helps-diamondbacks-roll-over-rangers-to-tie-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garcia hits walk-off homer in 11th to lift Rangers over Diamondbacks in World Series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adolis Garcia hit a game-winning homer in the 11th inning after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wild-card teams with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/garcia-hits-walk-off-homer-in-11th-to-lift-rangers-over-diamondbacks-in-world-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/garcia-hits-walk-off-homer-in-11th-to-lift-rangers-over-diamondbacks-in-world-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okotoks Dawgs will 3-peat as host of WCBL all-star game in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year, the southern Alberta baseball club will host the WCBL all-star game after welcoming teams from across Alberta and Saskatchewan in 2022 and 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/okotoks-dawgs-will-3-peat-as-host-of-wcbl-all-star-game-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/okotoks-dawgs-will-3-peat-as-host-of-wcbl-all-star-game-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball great Justin Morneau, broadcaster Don Taylor lead B.C. Sports Hall of Fame 2024 class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve B.C. Sports Hall of Fame inductees were announced&nbsp;Wednesday, including&nbsp;baseball star Justin Morneau, swimmer&nbsp;Ryan Cochrane, golfer Richard Zokol and longtime B.C. sportscaster Don Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-great-justin-morneau-broadcaster-don-taylor-lead-bc-sports-hall-of-fame-2024-class/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-great-justin-morneau-broadcaster-don-taylor-lead-bc-sports-hall-of-fame-2024-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underdog Diamondbacks down Phillies to keep unlikely run rolling into World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corbin Carroll went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced to the World Series for the first time in 22 years Tuesday night by stunning the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/underdog-diamondbacks-down-phillies-to-keep-unlikely-run-rolling-into-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/underdog-diamondbacks-down-phillies-to-keep-unlikely-run-rolling-into-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks jump on Phillies with consecutive homers to force NLCS Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back homers and Merrill Kelly struck out eight to help the Arizona Diamondbacks force Game 7 of the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/diamondbacks-jump-on-phillies-with-consecutive-homers-to-force-nlcs-game-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/diamondbacks-jump-on-phillies-with-consecutive-homers-to-force-nlcs-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adolis Garcia powers Rangers past Astros, into 1st World Series since 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adolis Garcia homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached the World Series with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/adolis-garcia-powers-rangers-past-astros-into-1st-world-series-since-2011/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/adolis-garcia-powers-rangers-past-astros-into-1st-world-series-since-2011/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers thump Astros to force Game 7 against defending World Series champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Eovaldi remained perfect this post-season, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis Garcia helped the visiting Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-thump-astros-to-force-game-7-against-defending-world-series-champs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-thump-astros-to-force-game-7-against-defending-world-series-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer to help Phillies beat Diamondbacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Schwarber got a hanging breaking ball at the top of the strike zone in the sixth inning and did what he does so well in the postseason, obliterate a baseball deep into the seats for another home 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/altuve-hits-go-ahead-homer-after-benches-clear-as-astros-push-rangers-to-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marte hits walk-off single in 9th inning as D-backs trim Phillies' series lead in NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ketel Marte capped a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single in the ninth, rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday in Phoenix and close to 2-1 the NL Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/marte-hits-walk-off-single-in-9th-inning-as-d-backs-trim-phillies-series-lead-in-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/marte-hits-walk-off-single-in-9th-inning-as-d-backs-trim-phillies-series-lead-in-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altuve​​​​​​​, Javier lead Astros past Rangers in Game 3 to cut series deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos&eacute; Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid post-season start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/altuve-javier-lead-astros-past-rangers-in-game-3-to-cut-series-deficit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/altuve-javier-lead-astros-past-rangers-in-game-3-to-cut-series-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schwarber swats 2 more dingers as Phillies drub 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Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-ride-strong-start-to-victory-over-astros-for-7th-straight-post-season-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-ride-strong-start-to-victory-over-astros-for-7th-straight-post-season-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Ng, MLB's 1st female GM, parting ways with Marlins after playoff appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Ng is leaving the Miami Marlins after three seasons as general manager, Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kim-ng-mlbs-1st-female-gm-parting-ways-with-marlins-after-playoff-appearance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:54:00 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position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Nakken, who became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022, has interviewed for the San Francisco Giants managerial vacancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/assistant-coach-alyssa-nakken-interviews-for-san-francisco-giants-manager-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/assistant-coach-alyssa-nakken-interviews-for-san-francisco-giants-manager-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castellanos hits 2 homers again to power Philadelphia past Atlanta, into 2nd straight NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive post-season games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory in Game 4 of their NL Division Series on Thursday night that knocked 104-win Atlanta&nbsp;out of the playoffs for the second straight year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/castellanos-hits-2-homers-again-to-power-philadelphia-past-atlanta-into-2nd-straight-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/castellanos-hits-2-homers-again-to-power-philadelphia-past-atlanta-into-2nd-straight-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays president Shapiro confirms GM Atkins will return next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says general manager Ross Atkins will return next season. The status of the GM was one of the first questions Shapiro was asked during his end-of-season media availability today at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-president-shapiro-confirms-gm-atkins-will-return-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-president-shapiro-confirms-gm-atkins-will-return-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harper-led Phillies pound Atlanta in Game 3 of NL Division Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryce Harper answered Orlando Arcia's mockery with a mammoth three-run homer and a solo shot, glaring at the shortstop on each trot around the bases, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 10-2 in Game 3 of their NL Division Series Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/harper-led-phillies-pound-atlanta-in-game-3-of-nl-division-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/harper-led-phillies-pound-atlanta-in-game-3-of-nl-division-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu-led Astros hang on to beat Twins, advance to 7th straight ALCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Houston Astros held on for a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night to clinch the American League Division Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/abreu-led-astros-hang-on-to-beat-twins-advance-to-7th-straight-alcs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/abreu-led-astros-hang-on-to-beat-twins-advance-to-7th-straight-alcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Jay Anthony Bass refutes GM Atkins' assertion that release was 'baseball decision']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Toronto pitcher Anthony Bass said he reached out to the MLB Players Association after the Blue Jays released him last June, and disagreed with general manager Ross Atkins' assertion that the move was a "baseball decision."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-jay-anthony-bass-refutes-gm-atkins-assertion-that-release-was-baseball-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-jay-anthony-bass-refutes-gm-atkins-assertion-that-release-was-baseball-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro pitcher hits home run with new coaching gig in Corner Brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 20 years playing professional baseball in Italy and Japan, Enyelbert Soto is now the new head coach of the Corner Brook Baseball Association. Coaches and players alike love his practice style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pro-pitcher-hits-home-run-with-new-coaching-gig-in-corner-brook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pro-pitcher-hits-home-run-with-new-coaching-gig-in-corner-brook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers hammer Orioles to complete sweep, reach 1st ALCS since 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia homered early, Nathan Eovaldi struck out seven over seven innings in another series-clinching start and the Texas Rangers completed an AL Division Series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-1 victory Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-hammer-orioles-to-complete-sweep-reach-1st-alcs-since-2011/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-hammer-orioles-to-complete-sweep-reach-1st-alcs-since-2011/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvarez, Abreu power Astros to ALDS lead with blowout of Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Abreu hit a three-run homer for Houston in a four-run first inning against Sonny Gray and piled on with a two-run shot in the ninth, powering the Astros past the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alvarez-abreu-power-astros-to-alds-lead-with-blowout-of-twins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alvarez-abreu-power-astros-to-alds-lead-with-blowout-of-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta erases 4-run deficit to draw even with Philadelphia in NLDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being held hitless into the sixth inning, Atlanta rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on two-run homers by Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley and a game-ending double play for the ages to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlanta-erases-4-run-deficit-to-draw-even-with-philadelphia-in-nlds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlanta-erases-4-run-deficit-to-draw-even-with-philadelphia-in-nlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander holds Twins scoreless as defending champion Astros win ALDS opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the&nbsp;Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their American League Division Series opener Saturday in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/verlander-holds-twins-scoreless-as-defending-champion-astros-win-alds-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/verlander-holds-twins-scoreless-as-defending-champion-astros-win-alds-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles to open ALDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers' maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday in Baltimore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/texas-shaky-bullpen-escapes-late-as-rangers-hold-off-orioles-to-open-alds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/texas-shaky-bullpen-escapes-late-as-rangers-hold-off-orioles-to-open-alds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays GM Atkins says manager Schneider made decision to pull Berrios from Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider made the decision to pull starting pitcher Jose Berrios in Toronto's playoff-ending loss to the Minnesota Twins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-gm-atkins-says-manager-schneider-made-decision-to-pull-berrios-from-game-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-gm-atkins-says-manager-schneider-made-decision-to-pull-berrios-from-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, reportedly under MLB investigation for improper use of IL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Eppler quit as New York Mets general manager Thursday, and a person familiar with the probe said he is under investigation by Major League Baseball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/billy-eppler-resigns-as-mets-gm-reportedly-under-mlb-investigation-for-improper-use-of-il/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/billy-eppler-resigns-as-mets-gm-reportedly-under-mlb-investigation-for-improper-use-of-il/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Border Cats bring back J.M. Kelly as field manager for 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder Bay Border Cats are bringing back on-field manager J.M. Kelly for another season of baseball in 2024. He says the team has 'unfinished business' after last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/thunder-bay-border-cats-bring-back-jm-kelly-as-field-manager-for-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/thunder-bay-border-cats-bring-back-jm-kelly-as-field-manager-for-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays swept out of post-season as Twins earn 1st playoff series win since 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from the playoffs with a winless record for a second straight year on Wednesday after dropping a 2-0 decision to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-out-of-post-season-as-twins-earn-1st-playoff-series-win-since-2002/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-out-of-post-season-as-twins-earn-1st-playoff-series-win-since-2002/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays swept from playoffs by Twins, after 2-0 Game 2 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays were swept out of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday after falling 2-0 to the Minnesota Twins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-from-playoffs-by-twins-after-2-0-game-2-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-from-playoffs-by-twins-after-2-0-game-2-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall to Twins in wild-card series opener, putting season in peril]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their post-season with a whimper on Tuesday afternoon by dropping a 3-1 decision to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-twins-in-wild-card-series-opener-putting-season-in-peril/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-twins-in-wild-card-series-opener-putting-season-in-peril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The baseball playoffs have arrived &mdash; here's a look at the American League contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter runs through the six AL contenders for a trip to the World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-baseball-playoffs-have-arrived-mdash-heres-a-look-at-the-american-league-contenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-baseball-playoffs-have-arrived-mdash-heres-a-look-at-the-american-league-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls lights up in blue and white to cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niagara Falls lit up in blue and white on Monday to help celebrate the return to the playoffs for Canada's only Major League Baseball team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/niagara-falls-lights-up-in-blue-and-white-to-cheer-on-the-toronto-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/niagara-falls-lights-up-in-blue-and-white-to-cheer-on-the-toronto-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know for the Blue Jays-Twins series]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the American League wild card matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/what-to-know-for-the-blue-jays-twins-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/what-to-know-for-the-blue-jays-twins-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Jays will face the Minnesota Twins in the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Blue Jays' playoff series clash with the Minnesota Twins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-blue-jays-will-face-the-minnesota-twins-in-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-blue-jays-will-face-the-minnesota-twins-in-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer settles legal dispute with woman who accused him of assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute, Bauer's attorneys said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-mlb-pitcher-trevor-bauer-settles-legal-dispute-with-woman-who-accused-him-of-assault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-mlb-pitcher-trevor-bauer-settles-legal-dispute-with-woman-who-accused-him-of-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This team is built for the playoffs': Blue Jays confident entering wild-card opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buoyed by a late-season motivational chat from outfielder George Springer, the confidence is high around the playoff-bound Blue Jays. "George came around to every single guy that was in here, telling them not to give up, to keep going," closer Jordan Romano says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-team-is-built-for-the-playoffs-blue-jays-confident-entering-wild-card-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-team-is-built-for-the-playoffs-blue-jays-confident-entering-wild-card-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB post-season guide: Openers at Minnesota, Tampa, Milwaukee and Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball's playoffs open Tuesday with Toronto at Minnesota, Texas at Tampa Bay, Arizona at Milwaukee and Miami at Philadelphia. Defending champion Houston gets five days off until the Division Series start, as do three other clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-post-season-guide-openers-at-minnesota-tampa-milwaukee-and-philadelphia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-post-season-guide-openers-at-minnesota-tampa-milwaukee-and-philadelphia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Votto ejected after 1st inning of what may be final game with Reds]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Sunday winds up as Joey Votto's final game with the Cincinnati Reds, it was a short one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-votto-ejected-after-1st-inning-of-what-may-be-final-game-with-reds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-votto-ejected-after-1st-inning-of-what-may-be-final-game-with-reds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays vs. Twins: Everything you need to know about the AL wild-card series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays return to the MLB post-season for a second consecutive year, and now they know who they'll be up against.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-vs-twins-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-al-wild-card-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-vs-twins-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-al-wild-card-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dead at 57]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He was 57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-red-sox-knuckleballer-tim-wakefield-dead-at-57/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-red-sox-knuckleballer-tim-wakefield-dead-at-57/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays to visit Minnesota Twins in best-of-3 AL wild-card series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto will be seeded sixth in the American League and open the best-of-three wild-card series Tuesday at Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-blue-jays-to-visit-minnesota-twins-in-best-of-3-al-wild-card-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-blue-jays-to-visit-minnesota-twins-in-best-of-3-al-wild-card-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays will soon learn their opponent in best-of-3 AL wild-card series]]></title><description><![CDATA[It remains unclear who Toronto will play in the best-of-three wild-card round starting Tuesday. Toronto will be on the road as the No. 5 or No. 6 seed in the American League. If the Blue Jays are seeded fifth, they will play Tampa Bay. If Toronto is the sixth seed, a matchup against the AL Central Division champion Minnesota Twins awaits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-will-soon-learn-their-opponent-in-best-of-3-al-wild-card-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-will-soon-learn-their-opponent-in-best-of-3-al-wild-card-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A lot of work to be done': Blue Jays open AL wild-card series Tuesday at Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays will be seeded sixth in the American League and open the best-of-three wild-card series Tuesday against the hometown&nbsp;Minnesota Twins at 4:38 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-blue-jays-open-al-wild-card-series-tuesday-at-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-blue-jays-open-al-wild-card-series-tuesday-at-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to sleep like Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi? Here's what one expert suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kikuchi recently took himself out of a game when he didn't get his usual 13 hours of sleep. But fear not &mdash; chances are you don't need the same sleep as an elite athlete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/want-to-sleep-like-blue-jays-pitcher-yusei-kikuchi-heres-what-one-expert-suggests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/want-to-sleep-like-blue-jays-pitcher-yusei-kikuchi-heres-what-one-expert-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays remain on brink of a playoff spot after loss to Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The playoff waiting game continued for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon after they dropped a 7-5 decision to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-remain-on-brink-of-a-playoff-spot-after-loss-to-rays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-remain-on-brink-of-a-playoff-spot-after-loss-to-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays clinch post-season berth after Mariners fall to Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays clinched a spot in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Saturday after the Seattle Mariners were defeated 6-1&nbsp;by the Texas Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-clinch-post-season-berth-after-mariners-fall-to-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-clinch-post-season-berth-after-mariners-fall-to-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays on verge of playoff spot after thumping Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to securing a playoff berth Friday night with an 11-4 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-on-verge-of-playoff-spot-after-thumping-rays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-on-verge-of-playoff-spot-after-thumping-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays on verge of playoff spot after defeating Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to securing a playoff berth Friday night with an 11-4 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-on-verge-of-playoff-spot-after-defeating-rays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-on-verge-of-playoff-spot-after-defeating-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belt hits 3-run homer as Blue Jays close in on playoffs with shutout of Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Belt smashed a three-run home run as the Blue Jays topped the visiting New York Yankees 6-0 on Thursday as Toronto took a step toward clinching a post-season berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/belt-hits-3-run-homer-as-blue-jays-close-in-on-playoffs-with-shutout-of-yankees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/belt-hits-3-run-homer-as-blue-jays-close-in-on-playoffs-with-shutout-of-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bassitt reaches 200 innings as Blue Jays close in on playoffs with shutout of Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt struck out Yankees slugger Aaron Judge for the final out of his 7 2/3 inning performance as the Blue Jays routed New York 6-0 at home on Thursday as Toronto took a step toward clinching a post-season berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-reaches-200-innings-as-blue-jays-close-in-on-playoffs-with-shutout-of-yankees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-reaches-200-innings-as-blue-jays-close-in-on-playoffs-with-shutout-of-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays shut out by Yankees for 2nd straight game amid playoff push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers as the visiting New York Yankees rolled past the Blue Jays 6-0 on Wednesday, forcing Toronto to wait at least another day to clinch a playoff spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-shut-out-by-yankees-for-2nd-straight-game-amid-playoff-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-shut-out-by-yankees-for-2nd-straight-game-amid-playoff-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays blanked by Yankees as Romano coughs up game-winning homer in 9th inning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Wells smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blanked-by-yankees-as-romano-coughs-up-game-winning-homer-in-9th-inning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blanked-by-yankees-as-romano-coughs-up-game-winning-homer-in-9th-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Robinson, Baseball Hall of Famer and Orioles legend, dead at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/brooks-robinson-baseball-hall-of-famer-and-orioles-legend-dead-at-86/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/brooks-robinson-baseball-hall-of-famer-and-orioles-legend-dead-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' post-season fate rests on 6-game homestand against Yankees, Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays' post-season fate will be determined this week. Toronto will host the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays in a six-game homestand starting Tuesday. How Toronto fares against the Yankees and Rays will help determine if the Blue Jays finish second or third in the wild-card race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-post-season-fate-rests-on-6-game-homestand-against-yankees-rays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-post-season-fate-rests-on-6-game-homestand-against-yankees-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You almost had me crying': Reds' Votto overwhelmed by ovation in potential home finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto received a standing ovation before his first at-bat Sunday and cheers throughout what could have been the Canadian's final game game with the Reds after 17 major league seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/you-almost-had-me-crying-reds-votto-overwhelmed-by-ovation-in-potential-home-finale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/you-almost-had-me-crying-reds-votto-overwhelmed-by-ovation-in-potential-home-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You almost had me crying': Canada's Votto overwhelmed by ovation in potential home finale with Reds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto received a standing ovation before his first at-bat Sunday and cheers throughout what could have been the Canadian's final game game with the Reds after 17 major league seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/you-almost-had-me-crying-canadas-votto-overwhelmed-by-ovation-in-potential-home-finale-with-reds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/you-almost-had-me-crying-canadas-votto-overwhelmed-by-ovation-in-potential-home-finale-with-reds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, an American-Canadian citizen, makes MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers reached 200 hits for the first time in his career with a single in the first inning of Friday night's 5-1 loss to the visiting San Francisco Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-freddie-freeman-an-american-canadian-citizen-makes-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-freddie-freeman-an-american-canadian-citizen-makes-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Acu&ntilde;a Jr. becomes 1st player in MLB history with 40 homers, 60 steals in a season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. joined baseball's exclusive 40-40 club Friday night by hitting his 40th home run of the season for&nbsp;Atlanta&nbsp;to go along with his 68 stolen bases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlantas-acuntildea-jr-becomes-1st-player-in-mlb-history-with-40-homers-60-steals-in-a-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlantas-acuntildea-jr-becomes-1st-player-in-mlb-history-with-40-homers-60-steals-in-a-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. back in starting lineup for series opener against Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the starting lineup Friday for Toronto's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-back-in-starting-lineup-for-series-opener-against-rays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-back-in-starting-lineup-for-series-opener-against-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. day-to-day with right knee inflammation, has no structural damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got good news Thursday when an MRI on his right knee showed inflammation and no structural damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-day-to-day-with-right-knee-inflammation-has-no-structural-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-day-to-day-with-right-knee-inflammation-has-no-structural-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Baseball World Cup field set for 2024 finals in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan, USA, Chinese Taipei, Canada, Venezuela and Mexico will be competing from July 28 - Aug. 3, 2024 at Port Arthur Stadium in Thunder Bay, Ont., for the Women's Baseball World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/womens-baseball-world-cup-field-set-for-2024-finals-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/womens-baseball-world-cup-field-set-for-2024-finals-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani's doctor expects hitting return by opening day 2024, pitching by 2025 after elbow surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtanis-doctor-expects-hitting-return-by-opening-day-2024-pitching-by-2025-after-elbow-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtanis-doctor-expects-hitting-return-by-opening-day-2024-pitching-by-2025-after-elbow-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Davis Schneider learning on job with team chasing post-season berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Schneider was solid for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons earlier this season, but he's come into his own at the plate with the Toronto Blue Jays. The utility player's success has had an immediate impact on the team as it fights for a post-season spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-davis-schneider-learning-on-job-with-team-chasing-post-season-berth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-davis-schneider-learning-on-job-with-team-chasing-post-season-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani has rib injury, ruled out for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will miss the rest of the season because of an oblique (rib) injury, the team announced Saturday. His season as a pitcher ended in August because of a torn elbow ligament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-superstar-shohei-ohtani-has-rib-injury-ruled-out-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-superstar-shohei-ohtani-has-rib-injury-ruled-out-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroman delivers 2 shutout innings of relief for Cubs in return from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Stroman pitched two scoreless innings of relief in the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Friday night. He hadn't pitched since July 31 due to hip and rib injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stroman-delivers-2-shutout-innings-of-relief-for-cubs-in-return-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stroman-delivers-2-shutout-innings-of-relief-for-cubs-in-return-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes of Canada's only Minor League Baseball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vancouver Canadians game is one of the most popular summer pastimes in the city. But how much do you really know about the team? Maurice Katz got a behind-the-scenes look into the challenges and triumphs of Minor League Baseball in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/behind-the-scenes-of-canadas-only-minor-league-baseball-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/behind-the-scenes-of-canadas-only-minor-league-baseball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buck Martinez’s long relationship with the Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez talks to The National&rsquo;s Ian Hanomansing about how his baseball career brought him to Toronto, his cancer battle and why his relationship with the fans makes him emotional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/buck-martinezs-long-relationship-with-the-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/buck-martinezs-long-relationship-with-the-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popularity of kids' baseball is exploding in Quebec as girls take up the sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more girls sign up for baseball, there are more all-girls teams and leagues. Baseball Quebec says it's been working hard to create the conditions to encourage young girls to take up the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/popularity-of-kids-baseball-is-exploding-in-quebec-as-girls-take-up-the-sport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/popularity-of-kids-baseball-is-exploding-in-quebec-as-girls-take-up-the-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Manoah ailing and unlikely to pitch at any level for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah, the opening day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays who later was sent to the minors, is unlikely to pitch again this season, Sportsnet reported Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-ailing-and-unlikely-to-pitch-at-any-level-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-ailing-and-unlikely-to-pitch-at-any-level-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief pitcher Swanson back with Blue Jays for critical series against Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated right-hander Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and he'll be active for Monday's series opener against the visiting Texas Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/relief-pitcher-swanson-back-with-blue-jays-for-critical-series-against-rangers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/relief-pitcher-swanson-back-with-blue-jays-for-critical-series-against-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddie Freeman hits 53rd double of season, setting Dodgers record]]></title><description><![CDATA[First baseman Freddie Freeman set a Los Angeles Dodgers record with his 53rd double of the season in Friday night&rsquo;s 8-5 win over the hometown Washington Nationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/freddie-freeman-hits-53rd-double-of-season-setting-dodgers-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/freddie-freeman-hits-53rd-double-of-season-setting-dodgers-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette brings 'instant shot of energy' to Blue Jays in return from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette had two hits in his return from injury and two runs batted in and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the visiting Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night. The shortstop missed nine games with a strained right quadriceps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-brings-instant-shot-of-energy-to-blue-jays-in-return-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-brings-instant-shot-of-energy-to-blue-jays-in-return-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ejected from the ballgame: he's THAT Youppi!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder who is under that orange, fuzzy head? One Expos-era Youppi! shares his story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ejected-from-the-ballgame-hes-that-youppi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ejected-from-the-ballgame-hes-that-youppi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate puts Alek Manoah on temporarily inactive list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been placed on the temporarily inactive list by the team's triple-A affiliate. He is building back up after missing almost a month of game action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-triple-a-affiliate-puts-alek-manoah-on-temporarily-inactive-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-triple-a-affiliate-puts-alek-manoah-on-temporarily-inactive-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers' Julio Urias arrested on domestic violence charges for 2nd time in 4 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-julio-urias-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charges-for-2nd-time-in-4-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-julio-urias-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charges-for-2nd-time-in-4-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays place catcher Danny Jansen on 10-day IL with fractured finger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger fracture. Jansen sustained the injury in the sixth inning of Friday's 13-9 win over the host Colorado Rockies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-place-catcher-danny-jansen-on-10-day-il-with-fractured-finger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-place-catcher-danny-jansen-on-10-day-il-with-fractured-finger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest player to reach 250 home runs in MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees star Aaron Judge became the fastest player in major league history to reach 250 home runs with a solo shot off Justin Verlander in the fifth inning Friday night against the Astros&nbsp;in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-aaron-judge-becomes-fastest-player-to-reach-250-home-runs-in-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-aaron-judge-becomes-fastest-player-to-reach-250-home-runs-in-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronald Acuna Jr. gets married, then hits grand slam to become MLB's 1st 30-HR, 60-SB player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald Acuna Jr. had a full day: The Atlanta star got married in the morning, hit a landmark grand slam and ended the night beating NL MVP rival Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ronald-acuna-jr-gets-married-then-hits-grand-slam-to-become-mlbs-1st-30-hr-60-sb-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ronald-acuna-jr-gets-married-then-hits-grand-slam-to-become-mlbs-1st-30-hr-60-sb-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees release oft-injured 3rd baseman, 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Josh Donaldson's unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday when the 2015 American League MVP was released Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-release-oft-injured-3rd-baseman-2015-al-mvp-josh-donaldson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-release-oft-injured-3rd-baseman-2015-al-mvp-josh-donaldson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Bichette leaves game after 5 innings with sore right quadriceps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette left Sunday's game against Cleveland after five innings because of a sore right quadriceps. Bichette returned Aug. 19 after missing 16 games because of right knee tendinitis. Toronto went 8-8 without him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bichette-leaves-game-after-5-innings-with-sore-right-quadriceps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bichette-leaves-game-after-5-innings-with-sore-right-quadriceps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 women sustain gunshot wounds Friday night at White Sox game in Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women were injured Friday night in a shooting during a White Sox baseball game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. Police say its information is still preliminary because detectives are investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/2-women-sustain-gunshot-wounds-friday-night-at-white-sox-game-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/2-women-sustain-gunshot-wounds-friday-night-at-white-sox-game-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Angels superstar Ohtani won't pitch again this year with free agency looming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for the rest of the season because of a ligament tear in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/injured-angels-superstar-ohtani-wont-pitch-again-this-year-with-free-agency-looming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/injured-angels-superstar-ohtani-wont-pitch-again-this-year-with-free-agency-looming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees in 9-game losing streak for 1st time since 1982 following loss to Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees extended a losing streak to nine for the first time in 41 years when Tommy Kahnle allowed a go-ahead homer to CJ Abrams with two outs in the eighth inning in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-in-9-game-losing-streak-for-1st-time-since-1982-following-loss-to-nationals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-in-9-game-losing-streak-for-1st-time-since-1982-following-loss-to-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay Border Cats 'encouraged' by turnout as 2023 season wraps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the 2023 Northwoods League season just ended this month, the Thunder Bay Border Cats are already planning for next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/thunder-bay-border-cats-encouraged-by-turnout-as-2023-season-wraps-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/thunder-bay-border-cats-encouraged-by-turnout-as-2023-season-wraps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada ousted from Little League World Series following loss to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's run at the Little League World Series ended with a 10-1 loss to Mexico in an elimination-round game on Sunday in Williamsport, Pa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-ousted-from-little-league-world-series-following-loss-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-ousted-from-little-league-world-series-following-loss-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada clips Czech Republic for 1st win at Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaxon Weir was dominant on the mound in a 13-strikeout performance as Canada defeated Brno, Czech Republic 3-0 for its first win at the Little League World Series on Saturday in Williamsport, Pa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-clips-czech-republic-for-1st-win-at-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-clips-czech-republic-for-1st-win-at-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs' Stroman has rib fracture, unsure of return to mound this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman is dealing with persistent pain because of a right rib cartilage fracture. "I can't be too active; it's not like I can do too much right now," he said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cubs-stroman-has-rib-fracture-unsure-of-return-to-mound-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cubs-stroman-has-rib-fracture-unsure-of-return-to-mound-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Canada faces tough loss in first game at Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada faced off against Chinese Taipei and lost the game 6-0. Despite the loss, game announcers gave the team credit for perseverance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-canada-faces-tough-loss-in-first-game-at-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-canada-faces-tough-loss-in-first-game-at-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Scarborough, Ont., baseball game has lasted nearly 5 decades and it's still growing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people say it started in 1973, others remember it being 1968, but they all know one thing for sure: this baseball game has existed longer than some of them could play it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-scarborough-ont-baseball-game-has-lasted-nearly-5-decades-and-its-still-growing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-scarborough-ont-baseball-game-has-lasted-nearly-5-decades-and-its-still-growing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lighter week needed for banged-up Blue Jays after playing 17 straight days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays finally got some rest Monday after injuries piled up over a 17-day stretch during which they played every day. Toronto hosts the Philadelphia Phillies for a two-game interleague series and will have Thursday off as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/lighter-week-needed-for-banged-up-blue-jays-after-playing-17-straight-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/lighter-week-needed-for-banged-up-blue-jays-after-playing-17-straight-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With qualifiers wrapped up, Thunder Bay International Baseball Association looks ahead to 2024 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the 2023 Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers have wrapped up, the Thunder Bay International Baseball Association is looking ahead to an even bigger event next year: the world cup finals themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/with-qualifiers-wrapped-up-thunder-bay-international-baseball-association-looks-ahead-to-2024-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/with-qualifiers-wrapped-up-thunder-bay-international-baseball-association-looks-ahead-to-2024-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okotoks Dawgs focus on pitching as they aim for 2nd-straight WCBL championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Okotoks Dawgs pitcher Seth Thompson grew up cheering for the team he&rsquo;s now hoping to win a second-straight Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) championship with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/okotoks-dawgs-focus-on-pitching-as-they-aim-for-2nd-straight-wcbl-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/okotoks-dawgs-focus-on-pitching-as-they-aim-for-2nd-straight-wcbl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB, Dominican authorities investigating Rays' Franco for alleged relationship with minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay Rays all-star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to a statement Monday from the office of the attorney general in his native country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-dominican-authorities-investigating-rays-franco-for-alleged-relationship-with-minor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-dominican-authorities-investigating-rays-franco-for-alleged-relationship-with-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wraps up Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers with 10-0 win over South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's national women's baseball team ended its 2023 Women's Baseball World Cup qualifier run on a high note Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-wraps-up-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers-with-10-0-win-over-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-wraps-up-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers-with-10-0-win-over-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#TheMoment Jos&eacute; Bautista joined the Blue Jays' best]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Jos&eacute; Bautista stood in the Rogers Centre and Blue Jay for the first time in six years to see his name added to the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/themoment-joseacute-bautista-joined-the-blue-jays-best/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/themoment-joseacute-bautista-joined-the-blue-jays-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jos&eacute; Bautista added to Blue Jays' Level of Excellence in emotional ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The familiar song of "Jo-s&eacute;, Jo-s&eacute;, Jo-s&eacute;" echoed around Rogers Centre for the first time in six years as Jos&eacute; Bautista was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' Level of Excellence on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joseacute-bautista-added-to-blue-jays-level-of-excellence-in-emotional-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joseacute-bautista-added-to-blue-jays-level-of-excellence-in-emotional-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some of the best ballplayers in the world have come to Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six of the world's top teams competed in Thunder Bay this week in the Group A qualifier for next year's Women's Baseball World Cup. Scroll through the gallery to see the best moments captured by CBC Thunder Bay photographer Marc Doucette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/some-of-the-best-ballplayers-in-the-world-have-come-to-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/some-of-the-best-ballplayers-in-the-world-have-come-to-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina little league team wins national championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Regina Little League All Stars won the under-12 national championship on Thursday, sending them to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa., next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/regina-little-league-team-wins-national-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/regina-little-league-team-wins-national-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batter up: N.L. women's baseball hosting major Canadian invitational tourney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting one of Canada's biggest women's baseball tournaments this weekend, for the second year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/batter-up-nl-womens-baseball-hosting-major-canadian-invitational-tourney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/batter-up-nl-womens-baseball-hosting-major-canadian-invitational-tourney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto women's fastpitch softball league celebrates 94th birthday of its veteran announcer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East Toronto Women&rsquo;s Fastpitch Association (ETWFA) celebrated Peter Cripps&rsquo; retirement at a birthday game this week, and players said it was a bittersweet moment for many.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-womens-fastpitch-softball-league-celebrates-94th-birthday-of-its-veteran-announcer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-womens-fastpitch-softball-league-celebrates-94th-birthday-of-its-veteran-announcer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East York women's fastpitch softball league celebrates 94th birthday of its veteran announcer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East Toronto Women&rsquo;s Fastpitch Association (ETWFA) celebrated Peter Cripps&rsquo; retirement at a birthday game this week, and players said it was a bittersweet moment for many.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/east-york-womens-fastpitch-softball-league-celebrates-94th-birthday-of-its-veteran-announcer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/east-york-womens-fastpitch-softball-league-celebrates-94th-birthday-of-its-veteran-announcer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays demote starter Alek Manoah to minors for 2nd time this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have sent starting pitcher Alek Manoah to the minors for the second time this season. The team announced Friday that the right-hander has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-demote-starter-alek-manoah-to-minors-for-2nd-time-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-demote-starter-alek-manoah-to-minors-for-2nd-time-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[José Bautista to sign 1-day contract so he can retire as a Blue Jay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prolific slugger Jos&eacute; Bautista&nbsp;will sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays Friday afternoon so he can retire as a member of the team for which he played 10 seasons, the ball club says.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jos-bautista-to-sign-1-day-contract-so-he-can-retire-as-a-blue-jay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jos-bautista-to-sign-1-day-contract-so-he-can-retire-as-a-blue-jay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[José Bautista signs 1-day contract to retire as a Toronto Blue Jay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prolific slugger Jos&eacute; Bautista signed one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays Friday afternoon to&nbsp;retire as a member of the team for which he played 10 seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jos-bautista-signs-1-day-contract-to-retire-as-a-toronto-blue-jay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jos-bautista-signs-1-day-contract-to-retire-as-a-toronto-blue-jay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Canada's Alli Schroder chases adrenaline highs on the baseball field and fighting wildfires in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitting a fastball or pitching in a big game for the national team might be stressful for most players, but Team Canada's Alli Schroder doesn't mind. She's seen plenty of stress already this summer fighting wildfires in B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-canadas-alli-schroder-chases-adrenaline-highs-on-the-baseball-field-and-fighting-wildfires-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-canadas-alli-schroder-chases-adrenaline-highs-on-the-baseball-field-and-fighting-wildfires-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA steamrolls Canada at Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers with 23-0 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada's perfect record at this year's Women's Baseball World Cup came to an abrupt halt on Thursday night, after coming up against Team USA and its high-powered offence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-usa-steamrolls-canada-at-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers-with-23-0-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-usa-steamrolls-canada-at-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers-with-23-0-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA is bringing it at the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers with a mission to be top of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States women's baseball team is the last remaining undefeated team at the world cup qualifiers in Thunder Bay. Their family and friends say they want to show why they're the best in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-usa-is-bringing-it-at-the-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers-with-a-mission-to-be-top-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/team-usa-is-bringing-it-at-the-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers-with-a-mission-to-be-top-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#TheMoment a wildfire fighter steps on the pitcher's mound for Team Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allison Schroder is a crew member with the B.C. Wildfire Service and a pitcher for Canada&rsquo;s National Women's Baseball Team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/themoment-a-wildfire-fighter-steps-on-the-pitchers-mound-for-team-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/themoment-a-wildfire-fighter-steps-on-the-pitchers-mound-for-team-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#The Moment a wildfire fighter steps on the pitcher's mound for Team Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allison Schroder is B.C wildfire fighter by day and throwing out pitches for Canada&rsquo;s National Women's Baseball Team by night. #TheMoment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-moment-a-wildfire-fighter-steps-on-the-pitchers-mound-for-team-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-moment-a-wildfire-fighter-steps-on-the-pitchers-mound-for-team-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Momentum builds as Team Canada improves to 2-0 at Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Canada came out swinging and didn't stop on Wednesday night, earning a&nbsp;decisive, 22-3&nbsp;win over Hong Kong at the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/momentum-builds-as-team-canada-improves-to-2-0-at-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/momentum-builds-as-team-canada-improves-to-2-0-at-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Hamilton community responded when a thief stole bleachers from a kids' baseball field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bleachers at the Ancaster Little League were stolen in late June and found in a local scrap yard, damaged beyond hope of repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-a-hamilton-community-responded-when-a-thief-stole-bleachers-from-a-kids-baseball-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-a-hamilton-community-responded-when-a-thief-stole-bleachers-from-a-kids-baseball-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's women's baseball team has made it to Thunder Bay &mdash; and they've brought their fans with them]]></title><description><![CDATA[How far would you go to watch your friends and family compete at a sporting event? For Team Australia the answer is 15,000 kilometres. That's the distance between Sydney and Thunder Bay. They're here for the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers, and they hope to return for the finals next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/australias-womens-baseball-team-has-made-it-to-thunder-bay-mdash-and-theyve-brought-their-fans-with-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/australias-womens-baseball-team-has-made-it-to-thunder-bay-mdash-and-theyve-brought-their-fans-with-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy but successful start for Canada, defeats Mexico 9-1 at Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the members of Canada's national women's baseball team had any jitters heading into its first game of the 2023 Women's Baseball World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday night, they sure didn't show it, shaking off a lengthy rain delay to defeat Mexico 9-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/soggy-but-successful-start-for-canada-defeats-mexico-9-1-at-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/soggy-but-successful-start-for-canada-defeats-mexico-9-1-at-womens-baseball-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball fans flock to Thunder Bay's grandstands to catch the Women's World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers continue in Thunder Bay, Ont., here's what baseball fans have to say about the city hosting some of the world's best players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-fans-flock-to-thunder-bays-grandstands-to-catch-the-womens-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-fans-flock-to-thunder-bays-grandstands-to-catch-the-womens-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Paradise, N.L., baseball school is proof that 'changing the culture' is helping kids get to college]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the afternoons, evenings &mdash; and mostly over the winter &mdash; Premier&nbsp;Sports Academy is a bustling hub for kids of all ages, both boys and girls, honing their craft to get an edge&nbsp;on the baseball diamond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-paradise-nl-baseball-school-is-proof-that-changing-the-culture-is-helping-kids-get-to-college/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-paradise-nl-baseball-school-is-proof-that-changing-the-culture-is-helping-kids-get-to-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bat-flips, brawls and bobbleheads — José Bautista reflects on epic Blue Jays career ahead of ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos&eacute; Bautista feels the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Blue Jays seasons provided the most joy in his highlight-filled career. However, eight years later, the way the 2015 American League Championship Series ended against the Kansas City Royals still stings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bat-flips-brawls-and-bobbleheads-jos-bautista-reflects-on-epic-blue-jays-career-ahead-of-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bat-flips-brawls-and-bobbleheads-jos-bautista-reflects-on-epic-blue-jays-career-ahead-of-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former World Series MVP Cole Hamels retires after comeback attempt falls shorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former World Series MVP Cole Hamels has retired after his attempt at a comeback with his hometown San Diego Padres fell short. The Padres, who signed Hamels to a minor league contract in February, announced Hamels's retirement Friday. The left-hander's agent, John Boggs, confirmed that the 15-year veteran was calling it quits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-world-series-mvp-cole-hamels-retires-after-comeback-attempt-falls-shorts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-world-series-mvp-cole-hamels-retires-after-comeback-attempt-falls-shorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeJong takes over shortstop as Jays put Bichette on 10-day IL with tendonitis in right knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays put AL batting leader Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of patellar tendonitis in his right knee. Bichette left Monday's loss to Baltimore in the third inning after he jammed his knee while running the bases. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dejong-takes-over-shortstop-as-jays-put-bichette-on-10-day-il-with-tendonitis-in-right-knee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dejong-takes-over-shortstop-as-jays-put-bichette-on-10-day-il-with-tendonitis-in-right-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeJong takes over shortstop as Jays put Bichette on 10-day IL with tendinitis in right knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays put AL batting leader Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of patellar tendonitis in his right knee. Bichette left Monday's loss to Baltimore in the third inning after he jammed his knee while running the bases. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dejong-takes-over-shortstop-as-jays-put-bichette-on-10-day-il-with-tendinitis-in-right-knee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dejong-takes-over-shortstop-as-jays-put-bichette-on-10-day-il-with-tendinitis-in-right-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays put Bichette on 10-day IL with tendonitis in right knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays put AL batting leader Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of patellar tendonitis in his right knee. Bichette left Monday's loss to Baltimore in the third inning after he jammed his knee while running the bases. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-put-bichette-on-10-day-il-with-tendonitis-in-right-knee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-put-bichette-on-10-day-il-with-tendonitis-in-right-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building the field where dreams are made as world-class ball players arrive in Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting Thunder Bay's baseball fields up to the high standards needed to host the WBSC Women&rsquo;s Baseball World Cup Qualifier is no easy task. But this small group of volunteers do it because the players deserve the best. It's hard work and long days, but the reward is priceless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/building-the-field-where-dreams-are-made-as-world-class-ball-players-arrive-in-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/building-the-field-where-dreams-are-made-as-world-class-ball-players-arrive-in-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Toronto Blue Jay Dalton Pompey is now a Hamilton police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalton Pompey has become used to wearing a Toronto&nbsp;Blue Jays uniform, but now he's getting used to a different uniform &mdash; one with a bulletproof vest. The 30-year-old retired baseball player&nbsp;from Mississauga Ont., has joined the Hamilton Police Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-toronto-blue-jay-dalton-pompey-is-now-a-hamilton-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-toronto-blue-jay-dalton-pompey-is-now-a-hamilton-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Framber Valdez twirls no-hitter in win over Guardians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-framber-valdez-twirls-no-hitter-in-win-over-guardians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-framber-valdez-twirls-no-hitter-in-win-over-guardians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add shortstop Paul DeJong day after Bichette exits game with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline for 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-shortstop-paul-dejong-day-after-bichette-exits-game-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-shortstop-paul-dejong-day-after-bichette-exits-game-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays acquire shortstop DeJong from Cardinals; Bichette day-to-day with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Paul DeJong was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal with St. Louis hours before Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. Matt Svanson, a 24-year-old pitching prospect, is joining the Cardinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-shortstop-dejong-from-cardinals-bichette-day-to-day-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-shortstop-dejong-from-cardinals-bichette-day-to-day-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will veteran pitcher Justin Verlander, other big names be dealt by 6 p.m. ET?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of questions remain ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline. After covering roughly $35 million US to send away Max Scherzer, will New York Mets owner Steve Cohen eat more salary off Justin Verlander's contract in exchange for a greater prospect haul?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/will-veteran-pitcher-justin-verlander-other-big-names-be-dealt-by-6-pm-et/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/will-veteran-pitcher-justin-verlander-other-big-names-be-dealt-by-6-pm-et/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets trade 3-time Cy Young Award winner Verlander back to Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-trade-3-time-cy-young-award-winner-verlander-back-to-astros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-trade-3-time-cy-young-award-winner-verlander-back-to-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Bo Bichette exits game vs. Orioles with right knee discomfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning because of a sore right knee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bo-bichette-exits-game-vs-orioles-with-right-knee-discomfort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bo-bichette-exits-game-vs-orioles-with-right-knee-discomfort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Bichette exits game with right knee discomfort on eve of trade deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday night's 4-2 loss to the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the third inning because of a sore right knee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bichette-exits-game-with-right-knee-discomfort-on-eve-of-trade-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bichette-exits-game-with-right-knee-discomfort-on-eve-of-trade-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple Leafs baseball club, with roots going back to 1895, up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club, which has roots going back to 1895, has been put up for sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/maple-leafs-baseball-club-with-roots-going-back-to-1895-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/maple-leafs-baseball-club-with-roots-going-back-to-1895-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Ward has facial fractures from Alek Manoah pitch, might miss rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was placed on the 60-day injured list with facial fractures on Sunday, a day after he was hit by a 91-mile-per-hour pitch from Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/taylor-ward-has-facial-fractures-from-alek-manoah-pitch-might-miss-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/taylor-ward-has-facial-fractures-from-alek-manoah-pitch-might-miss-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pick up closer Jordan Hicks, with regular stopper Romano on injured list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relief pitcher Jordan Hicks was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in exchange for pitching prospects Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pick-up-closer-jordan-hicks-with-regular-stopper-romano-on-injured-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pick-up-closer-jordan-hicks-with-regular-stopper-romano-on-injured-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays stopper Romano on injured list with inflamed lower back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has been placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation, the club announced Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-stopper-romano-on-injured-list-with-inflamed-lower-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-stopper-romano-on-injured-list-with-inflamed-lower-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu set to rejoin Blue Jays' rotation Tuesday against Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday against Baltimore, manager John Schneider said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/left-hander-hyun-jin-ryu-set-to-rejoin-blue-jays-rotation-tuesday-against-orioles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/left-hander-hyun-jin-ryu-set-to-rejoin-blue-jays-rotation-tuesday-against-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyun-Jin Ryu set to rejoin Blue Jays' rotation Tuesday against Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced Friday that pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will make his long-awaited return Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. He will have no cap on his pitch count in his first start in majors since having Tommy John surgery in June 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hyun-jin-ryu-set-to-rejoin-blue-jays-rotation-tuesday-against-orioles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hyun-jin-ryu-set-to-rejoin-blue-jays-rotation-tuesday-against-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's top female baseball players are in Halifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian championships got underway Thursday morning at fields in the Halifax area. The CBC's Paul Palmeter was at Nova Scotia's first game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-top-female-baseball-players-are-in-halifax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-top-female-baseball-players-are-in-halifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savannah Bananas turn the rules of baseball downside up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a game steeped in tradition, the Savannah Bananas are blowing up the rules of baseball, and it&rsquo;s paying off with an 800,000-person-deep waitlist for tickets to a game. The team&rsquo;s co-founder says it's all about putting fans first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/savannah-bananas-turn-the-rules-of-baseball-downside-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/savannah-bananas-turn-the-rules-of-baseball-downside-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays Fred McGriff, Scott Rolen enter Baseball Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparation and persistence paid off one more time Sunday afternoon for Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. The day had come for the duo to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at the Clark Sports Center in this bucolic upstate New York town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-fred-mcgriff-scott-rolen-enter-baseball-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-fred-mcgriff-scott-rolen-enter-baseball-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With more baseball than ever, the 4th annual Mike Buist Classic is a hit in St. John's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young baseball players from across Newfoundland and Labrador took to fields around St. John's this weekend for the&nbsp;fourth annual Mike Buist Classic &mdash; the biggest one yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/with-more-baseball-than-ever-the-4th-annual-mike-buist-classic-is-a-hit-in-st-johns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/with-more-baseball-than-ever-the-4th-annual-mike-buist-classic-is-a-hit-in-st-johns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays ace Gausman has left side discomfort, won't make Saturday start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks because of discomfort in his left side. The team said an MRI revealed no damage and that Gausman is day to day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-ace-gausman-has-left-side-discomfort-wont-make-saturday-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-ace-gausman-has-left-side-discomfort-wont-make-saturday-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Josh, Bo Naylor become 1st brothers to hit multi-run homers in same inning for same MLB team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians Bo and Josh Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians became the first brothers in major league history to hit multi-run homers in the same inning for the same team when each hit a two-run shot during the third inning at Texas on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-josh-bo-naylor-become-1st-brothers-to-hit-multi-run-homers-in-same-inning-for-same-mlb-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-josh-bo-naylor-become-1st-brothers-to-hit-multi-run-homers-in-same-inning-for-same-mlb-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon Berries chosen as name for new Western Canadian Baseball League team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Berries are set to hit the field running in May 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/saskatoon-berries-chosen-as-name-for-new-western-canadian-baseball-league-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/saskatoon-berries-chosen-as-name-for-new-western-canadian-baseball-league-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers, Padres to play MLB's 1st regular-season games in South Korea in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play Major League Baseball's first regular-season games in South Korea, opening next season in Seoul on March 20-21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-padres-to-play-mlbs-1st-regular-season-games-in-south-korea-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-padres-to-play-mlbs-1st-regular-season-games-in-south-korea-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Jays face a tough battle in the second half]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter offers a casual fan's update on how the Toronto Blue Jays are doing at the all-star break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-blue-jays-face-a-tough-battle-in-the-second-half/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-blue-jays-face-a-tough-battle-in-the-second-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. mashes to Home Run Derby victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined Vladimir Sr. to become the first father-son duo to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, beating Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-slugger-vladimir-guerrero-jr-mashes-to-home-run-derby-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-slugger-vladimir-guerrero-jr-mashes-to-home-run-derby-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add pair of Canadians on Day 2 of MLB draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays selected two Canadians on the second day of the Major League Baseball draft. Toronto took University of Michigan left-hander Connor O'Halloran, from Mississauga, Ont., in the fifth round (157th overall) and outfielder Sam Shaw, from Victoria, in the ninth round (274th overall) on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-pair-of-canadians-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-pair-of-canadians-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays select power-hitting shortstop Arjun Nimmala 20th overall in MLB draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays selected power-hitting shortstop Arjun Nimmala with their top pick in baseball's amateur draft on Sunday night in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-select-power-hitting-shortstop-arjun-nimmala-20th-overall-in-mlb-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-select-power-hitting-shortstop-arjun-nimmala-20th-overall-in-mlb-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' offence a no-show as Tigers pitch combined no-hitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Detroit Tigers pitchers combined to no-hit the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-0 win on Saturday. It was the first combined no-hitter in Tigers history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-a-no-show-as-tigers-pitch-combined-no-hitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-a-no-show-as-tigers-pitch-combined-no-hitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameraman at Yankee Stadium injured by wild throw from Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cameraman was injured Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium and taken to the hospital after he was hit in the head by a wild throw from Baltimore Orioles rookie shortstop Gunnar Henderson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cameraman-at-yankee-stadium-injured-by-wild-throw-from-orioles-shortstop-gunnar-henderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cameraman-at-yankee-stadium-injured-by-wild-throw-from-orioles-shortstop-gunnar-henderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embattled starter Alek Manoah set for return to Blue Jays' rotation Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto pitcher Alek Manoah is set to return from a conditioning stint and start for the Blue Jays on Friday. Jays manager John Schneider told reporters before Toronto's series-opening game against the White Sox that Manoah will be on the mound when the team starts a three-game series in Detroit later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/embattled-starter-alek-manoah-set-for-return-to-blue-jays-rotation-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/embattled-starter-alek-manoah-set-for-return-to-blue-jays-rotation-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels all-star Mike Trout placed on IL with broken wrist]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-star outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels has a broken left wrist and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/los-angeles-angels-all-star-mike-trout-placed-on-il-with-broken-wrist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/los-angeles-angels-all-star-mike-trout-placed-on-il-with-broken-wrist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox complete 3-game sweep of Blue Jays behind Verdugo's 9th-inning homer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Verdugo greeted Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano with a first-pitch solo home run in the ninth inning to cap the visiting Boston Red Sox's 5-4 comeback win and sweep the three-game series on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-complete-3-game-sweep-of-blue-jays-behind-verdugos-9th-inning-homer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-complete-3-game-sweep-of-blue-jays-behind-verdugos-9th-inning-homer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' comeback bid falls short in defeat to Red Sox on Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Devers had an early two-run homer and later added an RBI single as the Boston Red Sox fended off the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-comeback-bid-falls-short-in-defeat-to-red-sox-on-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-comeback-bid-falls-short-in-defeat-to-red-sox-on-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays promote Manoah to double-A New Hampshire, skips past Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitching for the FCL Blue Jays against the Yankees at New York's minor-league complex, the 25-year-old gave up 11 runs on 10 hits, including two homers, and two walks against a lineup composed mostly of teenagers 17 to 19 years of age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-promote-manoah-to-double-a-new-hampshire-skips-past-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-promote-manoah-to-double-a-new-hampshire-skips-past-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Berrios surrenders 3 homers in shutout loss to Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarren Duran had a two-run homer and Masataka Yoshida a solo shot in the sixth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox downed the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-berrios-surrenders-3-homers-in-shutout-loss-to-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-berrios-surrenders-3-homers-in-shutout-loss-to-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bassitt strikes out career-high 12 to help Blue Jays edge Giants for series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer and Toronto starter Chris Bassitt had a career-high 12 strikeouts as the Blue Jays edged the visiting San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-strikes-out-career-high-12-to-help-blue-jays-edge-giants-for-series-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-strikes-out-career-high-12-to-help-blue-jays-edge-giants-for-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Domingo German throws 24th perfect game in MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domingo German of the New York Yankees pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history Wednesday night, retiring every Oakland batter in an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-domingo-german-throws-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-domingo-german-throws-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Domingo Germ&aacute;n throws 24th perfect game in MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domingo Germ&aacute;n of the New York Yankees pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history Wednesday night, retiring every Oakland batter in an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-domingo-germaacuten-throws-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-domingo-germaacuten-throws-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer sparks 5-run 1st inning as Blue Jays bounce back to beat Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer had three hits and starter Trevor Richards threw three strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-sparks-5-run-1st-inning-as-blue-jays-bounce-back-to-beat-giants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-sparks-5-run-1st-inning-as-blue-jays-bounce-back-to-beat-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four San Francisco pitchers combined on an eight-hit shutout as the Giants blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/no-support-gausman-strikes-out-12-in-losing-effort-as-giants-blank-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/no-support-gausman-strikes-out-12-in-losing-effort-as-giants-blank-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four San Francisco pitchers combined on an eight-hit shutout as the Giants blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kevin-gausman-strikes-out-12-in-losing-effort-as-giants-blank-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kevin-gausman-strikes-out-12-in-losing-effort-as-giants-blank-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah allows 11 runs in 1st minor league game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was hit hard in his first game after returning to the minors, allowing 11 runs over 2 2/3 innings in a rookie-level Florida Complex League game on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/struggling-blue-jays-starter-alek-manoah-allows-11-runs-in-1st-minor-league-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/struggling-blue-jays-starter-alek-manoah-allows-11-runs-in-1st-minor-league-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers' Freddie Freeman records 2,000th career hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman got his 2,000th hit Sunday night, reaching the milestone in the eighth inning with his second double of the game against the visiting Houston Astros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-freddie-freeman-records-2000th-career-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-freddie-freeman-records-2000th-career-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Kikuchi throws 7-inning gem, striking out 8 for 1st win in 5 starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit his 11th home run of the season and had a sacrifice fly to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the visiting Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-kikuchi-throws-7-inning-gem-striking-out-8-for-1st-win-in-5-starts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-kikuchi-throws-7-inning-gem-striking-out-8-for-1st-win-in-5-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels set franchise records for runs, hits in 25-1 rout of Rockies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Trout, Brandon Drury and Matt Thaiss hit homers on consecutive pitches to open a 13-run third inning and Mickey Moniak capped it win a two-run homer in the Angels' record-setting 25-1 rout of the Rockies on Saturday night in Denver, Colorado.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-set-franchise-records-for-runs-hits-in-25-1-rout-of-rockies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-set-franchise-records-for-runs-hits-in-25-1-rout-of-rockies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safe at the plate: How P.E.I. is changing the 'culture' of abuse toward umpires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new baseball rule on P.E.I. is aimed at stemming the tide of abuse toward umpires, and keeping the game civil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/safe-at-the-plate-how-pei-is-changing-the-culture-of-abuse-toward-umpires/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/safe-at-the-plate-how-pei-is-changing-the-culture-of-abuse-toward-umpires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr., Jansen each hit 2-run homers as Blue Jays beat Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each had a two-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with a 7-3 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-jansen-each-hit-2-run-homers-as-blue-jays-beat-athletics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-jansen-each-hit-2-run-homers-as-blue-jays-beat-athletics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Cruz hits for cycle, Votto swats 2 home runs in Reds' 12th straight victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dazzling rookie third baseman Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle, Canada's Joey Votto launched tying and go-ahead homers and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to 12 games Friday night with an 11-10 victory over visiting Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/de-la-cruz-hits-for-cycle-votto-swats-2-home-runs-in-reds-12th-straight-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/de-la-cruz-hits-for-cycle-votto-swats-2-home-runs-in-reds-12th-straight-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langeliers's 9th-inning homer lifts lowly Athletics over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead ninth-inning homer as the visiting Athletics edged the&nbsp;Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday to snap Oakland's eight-game losing skid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/langelierss-9th-inning-homer-lifts-lowly-athletics-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/langelierss-9th-inning-homer-lifts-lowly-athletics-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No timeframe for Manoah's return to Blue Jays rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no firm date for pitcher Alek Manoah's return to the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation. He has been making progress at the team's training facility since being demoted on June 6, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he won't return until he's ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/no-timeframe-for-manoahs-return-to-blue-jays-rotation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/no-timeframe-for-manoahs-return-to-blue-jays-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No time frame for demoted pitcher Manoah's return to Blue Jays' starting rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[While right-hander Alek Manoah has made progress since the Toronto Blue Jays sent him to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 6, there is no firm date for him to return to their starting rotation, says manager John Schneider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/no-time-frame-for-demoted-pitcher-manoahs-return-to-blue-jays-starting-rotation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/no-time-frame-for-demoted-pitcher-manoahs-return-to-blue-jays-starting-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman dinger helps Blue Jays double up Marlins for series victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman homered and doubled, Kevin Gausman pitched six-plus innings of three-run ball and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-dinger-helps-blue-jays-double-up-marlins-for-series-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-dinger-helps-blue-jays-double-up-marlins-for-series-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clement, Springer hit RBI singles in 8th inning to lift Blue Jays past Marlins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ernie Clement and George Springer hit consecutive RBI singles in the eighth inning and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/clement-springer-hit-rbi-singles-in-8th-inning-to-lift-blue-jays-past-marlins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/clement-springer-hit-rbi-singles-in-8th-inning-to-lift-blue-jays-past-marlins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB to stage Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field next June honouring Willie Mays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball will stage a Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 20, 2024, between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-to-stage-negro-leagues-tribute-game-at-rickwood-field-next-june-honouring-willie-mays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-to-stage-negro-leagues-tribute-game-at-rickwood-field-next-june-honouring-willie-mays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk placed on 10-day injured list with hand laceration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hand laceration. He was hit by a pitch in the second inning of Toronto's 11-7 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-catcher-alejandro-kirk-placed-on-10-day-injured-list-with-hand-laceration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-catcher-alejandro-kirk-placed-on-10-day-injured-list-with-hand-laceration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays blanked by Marlins in blowout loss as Toronto drops 7th in last 10 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Soler homered and drove in three runs and Luis Arraez went 5-for-5 to push his batting average to a major-league-leading .400 as the host Miami Marlins routed the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 11-0 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blanked-by-marlins-in-blowout-loss-as-toronto-drops-7th-in-last-10-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blanked-by-marlins-in-blowout-loss-as-toronto-drops-7th-in-last-10-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto to make season debut Monday for Reds after shoulder surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took more than 10 months for Joey Votto to return to the Cincinnati Reds because of multiple surgeries. Now the Etobicoke, Ont., native is joining a team that's a surprise contender in the NL Central.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-to-make-season-debut-monday-for-reds-after-shoulder-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-to-make-season-debut-monday-for-reds-after-shoulder-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto homers in return to Reds' lineup after 10-month absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto homered in his return to the Cincinnati Reds' lineup after a 10-month absence that followed an operation to repair his left biceps and rotator cuff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-homers-in-return-to-reds-lineup-after-10-month-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-homers-in-return-to-reds-lineup-after-10-month-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto homers, hits 2-run single  in return to Reds' lineup after 10-month absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Cincinnati Reds' lineup after a 10-month absence that followed an operation to repair his left biceps and rotator cuff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-homers-hits-2-run-single-in-return-to-reds-lineup-after-10-month-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-homers-hits-2-run-single-in-return-to-reds-lineup-after-10-month-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto homers, adds 2-run single in return to Reds' lineup after 10-month absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto of Etobicoke, Ont., homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Cincinnati Reds' lineup after a 10-month absence that followed an operation to repair his left biceps and rotator cuff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-homers-adds-2-run-single-in-return-to-reds-lineup-after-10-month-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-homers-adds-2-run-single-in-return-to-reds-lineup-after-10-month-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers rally past Blue Jays to win series, handing Toronto 6th loss in 9 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Seager and Ezequiel Duran each had four hits, and the Texas Rangers beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 11-7 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-rally-past-blue-jays-to-win-series-handing-toronto-6th-loss-in-9-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-rally-past-blue-jays-to-win-series-handing-toronto-6th-loss-in-9-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers use back-to-back home runs to power past Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Jung and Jonah Heim hit back-to-back homers, Adolis Garcia had his MLB-leading 10th outfield assist among three defensive gems and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-use-back-to-back-home-runs-to-power-past-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-use-back-to-back-home-runs-to-power-past-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demoted all-star pitcher Manoah making gains in simulated games at Blue Jays complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah, the struggling all-star right-hander demoted this month by the Toronto Blue Jays, has made some strides in two simulated games since being sent to the team's complex in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/demoted-all-star-pitcher-manoah-making-gains-in-simulated-games-at-blue-jays-complex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/demoted-all-star-pitcher-manoah-making-gains-in-simulated-games-at-blue-jays-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen homers again to lift Blue Jays over slumping AL West-leading Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen homered for the third time in two games, Kevin Gausman worked six innings to win his fourth consecutive decision and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping AL West-leading Texas Rangers 2-1 on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-homers-again-to-lift-blue-jays-over-slumping-al-west-leading-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-homers-again-to-lift-blue-jays-over-slumping-al-west-leading-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen's 2 home runs not enough as Blue Jays drop series against Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind a strong pitching performance by Tyler Wells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansens-2-home-runs-not-enough-as-blue-jays-drop-series-against-orioles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansens-2-home-runs-not-enough-as-blue-jays-drop-series-against-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona woman alleges sexual assault by pitcher Trevor Bauer, who denies allegation and countersues]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arizona woman has accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit updated this week that he held a knife at her throat and choked her until she passed out during a rape that left her pregnant in late 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/arizona-woman-alleges-sexual-assault-by-pitcher-trevor-bauer-who-denies-allegation-and-countersues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/arizona-woman-alleges-sexual-assault-by-pitcher-trevor-bauer-who-denies-allegation-and-countersues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrios takes no-hitter into 7th as Blue Jays halt Orioles' 5-game win streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Berrios took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, George Springer homered and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 3-1 Wednesday night to end the Orioles' five-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-takes-no-hitter-into-7th-as-blue-jays-halt-orioles-5-game-win-streak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-takes-no-hitter-into-7th-as-blue-jays-halt-orioles-5-game-win-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A's stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion US stadium with a retractable roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-as-stadium-deal-wins-final-legislative-approval-in-nevada-as-mlb-weighs-move-to-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-as-stadium-deal-wins-final-legislative-approval-in-nevada-as-mlb-weighs-move-to-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles power past Blue Jays with early offensive explosion to secure 5th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rookie Gunnar Henderson extended his torrid-hitting spree with his first career grand slam, one of four home runs launched by the Baltimore Orioles in an 11-6 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-power-past-blue-jays-with-early-offensive-explosion-to-secure-5th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-power-past-blue-jays-with-early-offensive-explosion-to-secure-5th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Toronto director feels connection with Blue Jays is still strong after Bass saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of the Anthony Bass saga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pride-toronto-director-feels-connection-with-blue-jays-is-still-strong-after-bass-saga/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pride-toronto-director-feels-connection-with-blue-jays-is-still-strong-after-bass-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will fight to the end to keep our team in Oakland': A's fans plan 'Reverse Boycott']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fed-up fans in Oakland have hatched an unusual plan to protest the A's despised ownership group. They're buying tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/we-will-fight-to-the-end-to-keep-our-team-in-oakland-as-fans-plan-reverse-boycott/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/we-will-fight-to-the-end-to-keep-our-team-in-oakland-as-fans-plan-reverse-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary school Blue Jays program focuses on young girls stepping up to the plate — literally]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new program at Windsor's Glenwood Elementary School is helping teach young girls the fundamentals of baseball without the competitiveness and without the boys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/elementary-school-blue-jays-program-focuses-on-young-girls-stepping-up-to-the-plate-literally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/elementary-school-blue-jays-program-focuses-on-young-girls-stepping-up-to-the-plate-literally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays avoid sweep to visiting Twins on Biggio 3-run blast in 8th inning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavan Biggio's three-run homer in the eighth inning completed a 7-6 comeback win for the hometown Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-avoid-sweep-to-visiting-twins-on-biggio-3-run-blast-in-8th-inning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-avoid-sweep-to-visiting-twins-on-biggio-3-run-blast-in-8th-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong bullpen effort wasted as Blue Jays fall to Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Correa's eighth-inning grand slam home run spearheaded the Minnesota Twins' 9-4 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/strong-bullpen-effort-wasted-as-blue-jays-fall-to-twins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/strong-bullpen-effort-wasted-as-blue-jays-fall-to-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor provides all of Minnesota's offence as Twins tackle Blue Jays in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in all three Minnesota runs as the Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in 10 innings Friday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/taylor-provides-all-of-minnesotas-offence-as-twins-tackle-blue-jays-in-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/taylor-provides-all-of-minnesotas-offence-as-twins-tackle-blue-jays-in-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' confounding Anthony Bass saga comes to inevitable conclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[One has to wonder who conceived the Toronto Blue Jays' bungling attempt to rehabilitate the image of the team's mediocre middle reliever Anthony Bass?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-confounding-anthony-bass-saga-comes-to-inevitable-conclusion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-confounding-anthony-bass-saga-comes-to-inevitable-conclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st Canadian elected into Baseball Hall of Fame gets bronze statue unveiled in hometown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergie Jenkins, the first Canadian player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, is being honoured with a statue in his hometown of Chatham, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/1st-canadian-elected-into-baseball-hall-of-fame-gets-bronze-statue-unveiled-in-hometown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/1st-canadian-elected-into-baseball-hall-of-fame-gets-bronze-statue-unveiled-in-hometown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays cut ties with pitcher Anthony Bass amid backlash over anti-LGBTQ social media post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reliever Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. It's the latest development in a controversy that began last week when Bass shared a social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-cut-ties-with-pitcher-anthony-bass-amid-backlash-over-anti-lgbtq-social-media-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-cut-ties-with-pitcher-anthony-bass-amid-backlash-over-anti-lgbtq-social-media-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass amid backlash over anti-LGBTQ social media posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reliever Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. It's the latest development in a controversy that began last week when Bass shared a social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-cut-pitcher-anthony-bass-amid-backlash-over-anti-lgbtq-social-media-posts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-cut-pitcher-anthony-bass-amid-backlash-over-anti-lgbtq-social-media-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrios makes quality start as Blue Jays edge Astros for 9th win in 11 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Berrios delivered a quality start and the Blue Jays' three-run fifth inning held up as Toronto edged the visiting Houston Astros 3-2 on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-makes-quality-start-as-blue-jays-edge-astros-for-9th-win-in-11-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-makes-quality-start-as-blue-jays-edge-astros-for-9th-win-in-11-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chatham Coloured All-Stars' story is still being told long after its brief run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham Coloured All-Stars existed for just seven years, but their legacy is living on decades later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-chatham-coloured-all-stars-story-is-still-being-told-long-after-its-brief-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-chatham-coloured-all-stars-story-is-still-being-told-long-after-its-brief-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk drives in winning run, Bassitt works 8 innings as Blue Jays defeat Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette and Brandon Belt hit homers and pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk drove in the go-ahead run to help the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the visiting&nbsp;Houston Astros on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-drives-in-winning-run-bassitt-works-8-innings-as-blue-jays-defeat-astros/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-drives-in-winning-run-bassitt-works-8-innings-as-blue-jays-defeat-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk drives in winning run, Bassitt works 8 innings as Blue Jays beat Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette and Brandon Belt hit homers and pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk drove in the go-ahead run to help the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the visiting&nbsp;Houston Astros on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-drives-in-winning-run-bassitt-works-8-innings-as-blue-jays-beat-astros/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-drives-in-winning-run-bassitt-works-8-innings-as-blue-jays-beat-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian wildfires force MLB, WNBA to postpone games due to poor air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball postponed games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night because of poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-wildfires-force-mlb-wnba-to-postpone-games-due-to-poor-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-wildfires-force-mlb-wnba-to-postpone-games-due-to-poor-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom to a $185 million US, five-year deal in free agency last winter hoping the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner could help them get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and make a push toward winning a World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jacob-degrom-oft-injured-rangers-ace-to-have-season-ending-right-elbow-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jacob-degrom-oft-injured-rangers-ace-to-have-season-ending-right-elbow-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman strikes out 13, Springer, Varsho, Bichette homer to help Jays top Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman tied a career-high with 13 strikeouts and the Toronto Blue Jays hit three home runs in a 5-1 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-strikes-out-13-springer-varsho-bichette-homer-to-help-jays-top-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-strikes-out-13-springer-varsho-bichette-homer-to-help-jays-top-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays send struggling right-hander Alek Manoah down to minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah struggled mightily on Monday night, giving up six earned runs over just one-third of an inning as Toronto dropped an 11-4 decision to the visiting Houston Astros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-send-struggling-right-hander-alek-manoah-down-to-minors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-send-struggling-right-hander-alek-manoah-down-to-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silvia Alvarez becomes spokeswoman for baseball players' union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silvia Alvarez was appointed acting communications director of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/silvia-alvarez-becomes-spokeswoman-for-baseball-players-union/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/silvia-alvarez-becomes-spokeswoman-for-baseball-players-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah implodes in 1st inning as Blue Jays suffer blowout loss to Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah struggled mightily on Monday night, giving up six earned runs over just one-third of an inning as Toronto dropped an 11-4 decision to the visiting Houston Astros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-implodes-in-1st-inning-as-blue-jays-suffer-blowout-loss-to-astros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-implodes-in-1st-inning-as-blue-jays-suffer-blowout-loss-to-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary pitcher Soroka sent back to triple-A by Atlanta after 2 starts in comeback bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta right-hander Michael Soroka, who posted an 8.38 earned-run average in two starts in his comeback from two right Achilles tendon tears, was optioned to triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/calgary-pitcher-soroka-sent-back-to-triple-a-by-atlanta-after-2-starts-in-comeback-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/calgary-pitcher-soroka-sent-back-to-triple-a-by-atlanta-after-2-starts-in-comeback-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Highly respected' Albert Pujols named special assistant to MLB commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols was named a special assistant to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday. The 43-year-old retired after the 2022 season with 3,384 hits and 703 home runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/highly-respected-albert-pujols-named-special-assistant-to-mlb-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/highly-respected-albert-pujols-named-special-assistant-to-mlb-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pull off weekend sweep with long ball despite 4 Mets home runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Belt hit the tie-breaking two-run home run in the seventh inning for the Toronto Blue Jays, who completed a three-game sweep of the host New York Mets with a 6-4 win Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pull-off-weekend-sweep-with-long-ball-despite-4-mets-home-runs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pull-off-weekend-sweep-with-long-ball-despite-4-mets-home-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr.'s RBI double in 9th inning lifts Blue Jays over Mets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, leading the visiting Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Mets 2-1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jrs-rbi-double-in-9th-inning-lifts-blue-jays-over-mets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jrs-rbi-double-in-9th-inning-lifts-blue-jays-over-mets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Bassitt tosses gem in win over Mets, rushes back to Toronto for birth of child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labour, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the visiting Blue Jays over the New York Mets 3-0 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bassitt-tosses-gem-in-win-over-mets-rushes-back-to-toronto-for-birth-of-child/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bassitt-tosses-gem-in-win-over-mets-rushes-back-to-toronto-for-birth-of-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early homers from Bichette, Chapman launch Blue Jays past Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette had a solo shot and Matt Chapman a two-run homer in the first inning as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/early-homers-from-bichette-chapman-launch-blue-jays-past-brewers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/early-homers-from-bichette-chapman-launch-blue-jays-past-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Abraham Toro's 2-run homer leads Brewers past Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Abraham Toro's early two-run homer helped the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-abraham-toros-2-run-homer-leads-brewers-past-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-abraham-toros-2-run-homer-leads-brewers-past-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Toronto director says Blue Jays have opportunity to turn a negative into a positive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to turn a player's negative action into a positive. Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass apologized Tuesday for expressing support on social media for anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts of Target and Bud Light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pride-toronto-director-says-blue-jays-have-opportunity-to-turn-a-negative-into-a-positive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pride-toronto-director-says-blue-jays-have-opportunity-to-turn-a-negative-into-a-positive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' bats come alive early as Toronto pounds out 14 hits in victory over Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits apiece and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-come-alive-early-as-toronto-pounds-out-14-hits-in-victory-over-brewers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-come-alive-early-as-toronto-pounds-out-14-hits-in-victory-over-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass under fire over post on anti-LGBTQ boycotts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays is drawing&nbsp;heat after he shared a video endorsing an anti-LGBTQ boycott&nbsp;of brands such as Target and Bud Light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-anthony-bass-under-fire-over-post-on-anti-lgbtq-boycotts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-anthony-bass-under-fire-over-post-on-anti-lgbtq-boycotts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass apologizes for sharing post supporting anti-LGBTQ boycotts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays has apologized&nbsp;for sharing a video endorsing an anti-LGBTQ&nbsp;boycott&nbsp;of brands such as Target and Bud Light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-anthony-bass-apologizes-for-sharing-post-supporting-anti-lgbtq-boycotts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-anthony-bass-apologizes-for-sharing-post-supporting-anti-lgbtq-boycotts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Mike Soroka tosses 6 innings in return to MLB mound after 3-year absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka tossed six innings in his long-awaited return to the majors Monday night, pitching for the first time since twice tearing his right Achilles tendon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-mike-soroka-tosses-6-innings-in-return-to-mlb-mound-after-3-year-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-mike-soroka-tosses-6-innings-in-return-to-mlb-mound-after-3-year-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary's Soroka to return to major league mound Monday after 3-year injury absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta officially recalled starting pitcher Michael Soroka from triple-A Gwinnett and the right-hander will start Monday's game against the hometown Oakland Athletics at 8:07 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/calgarys-soroka-to-return-to-major-league-mound-monday-after-3-year-injury-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/calgarys-soroka-to-return-to-major-league-mound-monday-after-3-year-injury-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays blank Twins behind Berrios' pitching, Kirk's hitting, Varsho's fielding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Berrios pitched around a season-high five walks and into the sixth inning for Toronto to beat his old team, and the visiting Blue Jays blanked the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Sunday for their first series win in four tries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blank-twins-behind-berrios-pitching-kirks-hitting-varshos-fielding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blank-twins-behind-berrios-pitching-kirks-hitting-varshos-fielding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's solo homer, 4 RBIs not enough as Blue Jays fall to Castro-led Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willi Castro had his first career multi-homer game, Matt Wallner homered amongst his career-high four hits, and the Minnesota Twins held off the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-7 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-solo-homer-4-rbis-not-enough-as-blue-jays-fall-to-castro-led-twins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-solo-homer-4-rbis-not-enough-as-blue-jays-fall-to-castro-led-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bill to build A's stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada's cost at $380 million US]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature would give the Oakland Athletics up to $380 million US for a potential 30,000 seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/new-bill-to-build-as-stadium-on-las-vegas-strip-caps-nevadas-cost-at-380-million-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/new-bill-to-build-as-stadium-on-las-vegas-strip-caps-nevadas-cost-at-380-million-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays place catcher Danny Jansen on 10-day injured list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left groin strain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-place-catcher-danny-jansen-on-10-day-injured-list/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-place-catcher-danny-jansen-on-10-day-injured-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette, Kiermaier homer to power Blue Jays past Twins for 2nd win in 9 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Kiermaier and Bo Bichette homered in a three-run third, Kevin Gausman won for the first time in more than a month and the slumping Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on the road on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-kiermaier-homer-to-power-blue-jays-past-twins-for-2nd-win-in-9-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-kiermaier-homer-to-power-blue-jays-past-twins-for-2nd-win-in-9-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' slide continues with more Manoah struggles in loss to Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Eflin became major leagues' third seven-game winner, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat struggling Alek Manoah and Toronto 6-3 on Thursday to take three of four from the Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-slide-continues-with-more-manoah-struggles-in-loss-to-rays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-slide-continues-with-more-manoah-struggles-in-loss-to-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClanahan becomes 1st 8-game winner as Rays rebound from blowout loss to Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane McClanahan became the first eight-game winner in the majors this season and the Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from a 19-run loss to beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mcclanahan-becomes-1st-8-game-winner-as-rays-rebound-from-blowout-loss-to-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mcclanahan-becomes-1st-8-game-winner-as-rays-rebound-from-blowout-loss-to-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices for some Blue Jays season tickets are doubling. No, fans are not happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an April email was sent out to season-ticket holders on the next phase of the&nbsp;$300-million Rogers Centre renovations, some longtime fans were&nbsp;dismayed to realize their coveted seats in the lower bowl will no longer exist where they used to, and they face a steep price increase for new seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/prices-for-some-blue-jays-season-tickets-are-doubling-no-fans-are-not-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/prices-for-some-blue-jays-season-tickets-are-doubling-no-fans-are-not-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices for Blue Jays season tickets are going up by about 10 times. No, fans are not happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an April email was sent out to season-ticket holders on the next phase of the&nbsp;$300-million Rogers Centre renovations, some longtime fans were&nbsp;dismayed to realize their coveted seats in the lower bowl will no longer exist where they used to, and they face a steep price increase for new seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/prices-for-blue-jays-season-tickets-are-going-up-by-about-10-times-no-fans-are-not-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/prices-for-blue-jays-season-tickets-are-going-up-by-about-10-times-no-fans-are-not-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays say renos make baseball a 'premium experience,' but fans worry they'll be priced out]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an April email was sent out to season-ticket holders on the next phase of the&nbsp;$300-million Rogers Centre renovations, some longtime fans were&nbsp;dismayed to realize their coveted seats in the lower bowl will no longer exist where they used to, and they face a steep price increase for new seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-say-renos-make-baseball-a-premium-experience-but-fans-worry-theyll-be-priced-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-say-renos-make-baseball-a-premium-experience-but-fans-worry-theyll-be-priced-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer, Guerrero Jr. help Blue Jays score 20 runs in obliteration of MLB-best Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had six RBIs and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays stopped a five-game losing streak with a 20-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, scoring their last 10 runs off position players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-guerrero-jr-help-blue-jays-score-20-runs-in-obliteration-of-mlb-best-rays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-guerrero-jr-help-blue-jays-score-20-runs-in-obliteration-of-mlb-best-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers reinstate LGBTQ group for Pride Night award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will again be welcome at the team's annual Pride Night, nearly a week after the team rescinded its original invitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/los-angeles-dodgers-reinstate-lgbtq-group-for-pride-night-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/los-angeles-dodgers-reinstate-lgbtq-group-for-pride-night-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays tag Bassitt with 3 home runs to send Blue Jays to 5th straight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Siri, Randy Arozaena and Luke Raley homered, and the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the sliding Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 in Florida on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-tag-bassitt-with-3-home-runs-to-send-blue-jays-to-5th-straight-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-tag-bassitt-with-3-home-runs-to-send-blue-jays-to-5th-straight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays tag Bassitt with 3 home runs to send Blue Jays to 5th straight defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Siri, Randy Arozaena and Luke Raley homered, and the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the sliding Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 in Florida on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-tag-bassitt-with-3-home-runs-to-send-blue-jays-to-5th-straight-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-tag-bassitt-with-3-home-runs-to-send-blue-jays-to-5th-straight-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go by NBC Sports California after racial slur on air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go on Monday by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/as-broadcaster-glen-kuiper-let-go-by-nbc-sports-california-after-racial-slur-on-air/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/as-broadcaster-glen-kuiper-let-go-by-nbc-sports-california-after-racial-slur-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays blow late lead, fall to Orioles for 5th loss in 6 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Mountcastle scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning when third baseman Matt Chapman's throw hit him in the back on Austin Hays's grounder, and the visiting&nbsp;Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Saturday to become the second team to reach 30 wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blow-late-lead-fall-to-orioles-for-5th-loss-in-6-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-blow-late-lead-fall-to-orioles-for-5th-loss-in-6-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountcastle's 3-run homer powers Orioles past Blue Jays in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Mountcastle's three-run homer lifted the visiting Baltimore Orioles over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Friday. Adam Frazier had a late two-run blast in the ninth and Anthony Santander added a solo shot in the sixth for Baltimore (29-16).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mountcastles-3-run-homer-powers-orioles-past-blue-jays-in-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2023 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mountcastles-3-run-homer-powers-orioles-past-blue-jays-in-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge belts 4th homer of series to lead Yankees past Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe hit home runs and Yankees starter Nestor Cortes worked into the seventh inning as New York defeated the&nbsp;Blue Jays 4-2 on Thursday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-belts-4th-homer-of-series-to-lead-yankees-past-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-belts-4th-homer-of-series-to-lead-yankees-past-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L.A. Dodgers pull Pride night invite for prominent LGBTQ group, prompting backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers want to &ldquo;highlight the diversity and resilience&rdquo; of their LGBTQ fans at their upcoming Pride Night, even though the baseball team disinvited a beloved group known for its fundraising work and decades-long support of the LGBTQ community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/la-dodgers-pull-pride-night-invite-for-prominent-lgbtq-group-prompting-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/la-dodgers-pull-pride-night-invite-for-prominent-lgbtq-group-prompting-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen hits 3-run walk-off homer in 10th inning to lift Blue Jays over Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-0 walk-off win over the visiting New York Yankees on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-hits-3-run-walk-off-homer-in-10th-inning-to-lift-blue-jays-over-yankees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-hits-3-run-walk-off-homer-in-10th-inning-to-lift-blue-jays-over-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From sign-stealing to sticky stuff, Yankees work the angles against Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees have at least temporarily moved into a tie for third with the Blue Jays in the American League. But some recent on-field actions are fuelling debate among fans and the media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/from-sign-stealing-to-sticky-stuff-yankees-work-the-angles-against-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/from-sign-stealing-to-sticky-stuff-yankees-work-the-angles-against-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge homers again amid side-eye controversy to lift Yankees past Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-homers-again-amid-side-eye-controversy-to-lift-yankees-past-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-homers-again-amid-side-eye-controversy-to-lift-yankees-past-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge homers again amid side-eye controversy to help Yankees defeat Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-homers-again-amid-side-eye-controversy-to-help-yankees-defeat-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-homers-again-amid-side-eye-controversy-to-help-yankees-defeat-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneider says Blue Jays talked to MLB about base coach positioning after Judge side-eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team talked to Major League Baseball officials on Tuesday about the positioning of New York's base coaches on the field during play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/schneider-says-blue-jays-talked-to-mlb-about-base-coach-positioning-after-judge-side-eye/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/schneider-says-blue-jays-talked-to-mlb-about-base-coach-positioning-after-judge-side-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge's 30th career multi-home run game helps Yankees hold off late surging Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah's struggles continued Monday night as the Toronto Blue Jays starter issued a career-high seven walks in a 7-4 loss to the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judges-30th-career-multi-home-run-game-helps-yankees-hold-off-late-surging-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judges-30th-career-multi-home-run-game-helps-yankees-hold-off-late-surging-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays in good shape in tough division after 1st quarter of season complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[A .600 winning percentage would be good for a first-place position in two of the six divisions in Major League Baseball. It's not even close to top spot in the powerhouse American League East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-in-good-shape-in-tough-division-after-1st-quarter-of-season-complete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-in-good-shape-in-tough-division-after-1st-quarter-of-season-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming &amp; Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-as-reach-agreement-for-potential-stadium-site-on-las-vegas-strip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-as-reach-agreement-for-potential-stadium-site-on-las-vegas-strip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen rallies Blue Jays past Atlanta with 2-run single to complete 3-game sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen's walk-off two-run single to left field in the ninth inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 win and series sweep against visiting Atlanta on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-rallies-blue-jays-past-atlanta-with-2-run-single-to-complete-3-game-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-rallies-blue-jays-past-atlanta-with-2-run-single-to-complete-3-game-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays clinch series against Atlanta with back-to-back wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A single from Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s sacrifice fly brought in two runs in the seventh inning to push the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 come-from-behind win against&nbsp;Atlanta&nbsp;on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-clinch-series-against-atlanta-with-back-to-back-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-clinch-series-against-atlanta-with-back-to-back-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bassitt twirls 2-hit complete-game shutout as Blue Jays bounce Braves in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-0 victory in the opener of their series against the National League-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-twirls-2-hit-complete-game-shutout-as-blue-jays-bounce-braves-in-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-twirls-2-hit-complete-game-shutout-as-blue-jays-bounce-braves-in-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bassitt twirls 2-hit complete-game shutout as Blue Jays bounce Atlanta in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-0 victory in the opener of their series against National League-leading Atlanta on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-twirls-2-hit-complete-game-shutout-as-blue-jays-bounce-atlanta-in-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-twirls-2-hit-complete-game-shutout-as-blue-jays-bounce-atlanta-in-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Indigenous players squared off in the 1911 World Series. This book tells their story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Traci Sorell wrote a book called Contenders Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series, about the true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who, in 1911, were the first Indigenous pro baseball players to compete against each other in a World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/two-indigenous-players-squared-off-in-the-1911-world-series-this-book-tells-their-story/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/two-indigenous-players-squared-off-in-the-1911-world-series-this-book-tells-their-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's throwing error hands Phillies win over Blue Jays in 10th inning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmundo Sosa scored on Bryce Harper's hard-hit grounder in the 10th inning after Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette's throwing error and the Philadelphia Phillies came back to defeat the visiting Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-throwing-error-hands-phillies-win-over-blue-jays-in-10th-inning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-throwing-error-hands-phillies-win-over-blue-jays-in-10th-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castellanos paces Phillies' offence to snap Blue Jays' 3-game winning streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/castellanos-paces-phillies-offence-to-snap-blue-jays-3-game-winning-streak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/castellanos-paces-phillies-offence-to-snap-blue-jays-3-game-winning-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fan claims $2.8M jackpot after week-long search for winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner of a $2.8-million Jays Care Foundation jackpot&nbsp;has been found after a week-long search,&nbsp;Toronto's Blue Jays' charitable arm said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fan-claims-28m-jackpot-after-week-long-search-for-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fan-claims-28m-jackpot-after-week-long-search-for-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merrifield delivers 4 RBIs as Blue Jays complete sweep of Pirates in rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended the Pirates' losing streak to seven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/merrifield-delivers-4-rbis-as-blue-jays-complete-sweep-of-pirates-in-rout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/merrifield-delivers-4-rbis-as-blue-jays-complete-sweep-of-pirates-in-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vida Blue, who led Athletics to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball's biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash Oakland Athletics to three straight World Series titles, has died. He was 73.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vida-blue-who-led-athletics-to-3-world-series-titles-dies-at-73/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vida-blue-who-led-athletics-to-3-world-series-titles-dies-at-73/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belt's 2-run double helps Blue Jays defeat Pirates for 2nd straight game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/belts-2-run-double-helps-blue-jays-defeat-pirates-for-2nd-straight-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/belts-2-run-double-helps-blue-jays-defeat-pirates-for-2nd-straight-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bassitt shines as Blue Jays blank Pirates to snap 5-game skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt allowed four hits over seven innings, George Springer hit his fourth home run of the season and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-shines-as-blue-jays-blank-pirates-to-snap-5-game-skid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-shines-as-blue-jays-blank-pirates-to-snap-5-game-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectator taken to trauma centre after falling over railing into bullpen at Phillies game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spectator was taken to a trauma centre after falling over a protective railing and into the Red Sox bullpen while reaching for a baseball in the first inning of Boston's game against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/spectator-taken-to-trauma-centre-after-falling-over-railing-into-bullpen-at-phillies-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/spectator-taken-to-trauma-centre-after-falling-over-railing-into-bullpen-at-phillies-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fan still hasn't claimed $2.87M raffle grand prize jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto Blue Jays fan has won a life-changing grand prize jackpot &mdash; the problem is&nbsp;no one yet has come forward to claim it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fan-still-hasnt-claimed-287m-raffle-grand-prize-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fan-still-hasnt-claimed-287m-raffle-grand-prize-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bo Sox beat up on Gausman as Blue Jays suffer 4-game sweep in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masataka Yoshida and Rafael Devers each homered, and the Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with an 11-5 victory Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bo-sox-beat-up-on-gausman-as-blue-jays-suffer-4-game-sweep-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bo-sox-beat-up-on-gausman-as-blue-jays-suffer-4-game-sweep-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama fires baseball coach after report of suspicious bets involving own team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama is firing baseball coach Brad Bohannon after a report of suspicious bets involving his team, with the school saying he violated "the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of university employees."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alabama-fires-baseball-coach-after-report-of-suspicious-bets-involving-own-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alabama-fires-baseball-coach-after-report-of-suspicious-bets-involving-own-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall to Red Sox for season-worst 4th straight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enmanuel Valdez, Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida each drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to five games with an 8-3 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-red-sox-for-season-worst-4th-straight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-red-sox-for-season-worst-4th-straight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elsipogtog First Nation looks to fund ballfield repairs with Jays Care grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elsipogtog First Nation, about 55 kilometres north of Moncton,&nbsp;is among 15 recipients sharing&nbsp;$1.5 million in baseball infrastructure funding from the Jays Care Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/elsipogtog-first-nation-looks-to-fund-ballfield-repairs-with-jays-care-grant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/elsipogtog-first-nation-looks-to-fund-ballfield-repairs-with-jays-care-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 3rd in a row as Wong guides Red Sox to tight victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Wong hit two homers, including a tie-breaking solo shot in the eighth, to help the Boston Red Sox rally past the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-3rd-in-a-row-as-wong-guides-red-sox-to-tight-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-3rd-in-a-row-as-wong-guides-red-sox-to-tight-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Toronto Blue Jays are helping bring baseball to a northwestern Ontario community]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small community just north of Thunder Bay, Ont., dreamed big and it paid off. Residents are receiving a grant from the Jays Care Foundation to build a new baseball diamond. It's one of 15 communities and organizations across Canada benefiting from the MLB team's charitable program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-the-toronto-blue-jays-are-helping-bring-baseball-to-a-northwestern-ontario-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-the-toronto-blue-jays-are-helping-bring-baseball-to-a-northwestern-ontario-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox edge Blue Jays behind Verdugo's walk-off homer to end 9-game losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Verdugo belted a leadoff homer in the ninth inning against Jordan Romano for his third walk-off hit this season, and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 6-5 on Monday night to end a nine-game losing streak to the Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-edge-blue-jays-behind-verdugos-walk-off-homer-to-end-9-game-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-edge-blue-jays-behind-verdugos-walk-off-homer-to-end-9-game-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox edge Blue Jays behind Verdugo's walk-off homer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Verdugo belted a leadoff homer in the ninth inning against Jordan Romano for his third walk-off hit this season, and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 6-5 on Monday night to end a nine-game losing streak to the Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-edge-blue-jays-behind-verdugos-walk-off-homer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-edge-blue-jays-behind-verdugos-walk-off-homer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh completes Mariners' rally with 2nd homer of game to avoid Blue Jays' sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cal Raleigh slammed a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners earned a 10-8 comeback win to avoid a series sweep against the hometown Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/raleigh-completes-mariners-rally-with-2nd-homer-of-game-to-avoid-blue-jays-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/raleigh-completes-mariners-rally-with-2nd-homer-of-game-to-avoid-blue-jays-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman strikes out career-high 13 as Blue Jays beat Mariners with Varsho's 10th-inning RBI single]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daulton Varsho delivered a walk-off single to give the Blue Jays their sixth straight win, a 1-0 decision against the visiting Seattle Mariners in 10 innings on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-strikes-out-career-high-13-as-blue-jays-beat-mariners-with-varshos-10th-inning-rbi-single/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-strikes-out-career-high-13-as-blue-jays-beat-mariners-with-varshos-10th-inning-rbi-single/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer's RBI single lifts Blue Jays over Mariners for 5th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the visiting Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-rbi-single-lifts-blue-jays-over-mariners-for-5th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-rbi-single-lifts-blue-jays-over-mariners-for-5th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#TheMoment a kind gesture leaves a young Blue Jays fan in disbelief]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young Toronto Blue Jays fan was left in utter disbelief when outfielder Kevin Kiermaier tossed him his batting gloves after hitting a two-run triple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/themoment-a-kind-gesture-leaves-a-young-blue-jays-fan-in-disbelief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/themoment-a-kind-gesture-leaves-a-young-blue-jays-fan-in-disbelief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays complete 1st sweep of season with tidy shutout of White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette had a home run and two RBI singles as the Toronto Blue Jays swept the Chicago White Sox with an 8-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-complete-1st-sweep-of-season-with-tidy-shutout-of-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-complete-1st-sweep-of-season-with-tidy-shutout-of-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen launches 2 home runs as Blue Jays batter White Sox for 3rd consecutive win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen hit two home runs as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Tuesday. Jansen opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the second inning and added a solo shot in the sixth as Toronto (15-9) won its third straight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-launches-2-home-runs-as-blue-jays-batter-white-sox-for-3rd-consecutive-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansen-launches-2-home-runs-as-blue-jays-batter-white-sox-for-3rd-consecutive-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggio's 3-run bomb helps Blue Jays beat White Sox en route to back-to-back wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavan Biggio's three-run homer handed the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-2 win over the struggling Chicago White Sox on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/biggios-3-run-bomb-helps-blue-jays-beat-white-sox-en-route-to-back-to-back-wins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/biggios-3-run-bomb-helps-blue-jays-beat-white-sox-en-route-to-back-to-back-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays promote one-time prospect Pearson with fellow reliever Cimber headed to IL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled from triple-A by the Blue Jays on Monday after fellow reliever Adam Cimber was placed on the 15-day injured list with a rhomboid (upper back muscle) strain in his throwing arm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jays-promote-one-time-prospect-pearson-with-fellow-reliever-cimber-headed-to-il/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jays-promote-one-time-prospect-pearson-with-fellow-reliever-cimber-headed-to-il/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays take series at Yankee Stadium on Gausman gem and Guerrero Jr., Varsho homers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gausman struck out 11 in seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Daulton Varsho hit back-to-back homers following an error by rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the hometown New York Yankees 5-1 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-take-series-at-yankee-stadium-on-gausman-gem-and-guerrero-jr-varsho-homers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-take-series-at-yankee-stadium-on-gausman-gem-and-guerrero-jr-varsho-homers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeMahieu lifts Yankees over Blue Jays after Manoah fires 7 scoreless innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerrit Cole and Alek Manaoh pitched scoreless ball after a chirpy buildup, and the hometown New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Saturday on pinch-hitter DJ LeMahieu's walkoff bases-loaded single in the ninth inning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/lemahieu-lifts-yankees-over-blue-jays-after-manoah-fires-7-scoreless-innings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/lemahieu-lifts-yankees-over-blue-jays-after-manoah-fires-7-scoreless-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belt, Guerrero Jr. home runs help Blue Jays bruise Yankees in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put Toronto ahead in the first inning with his 11th home run in the Bronx and Brandon Belt drove in four runs to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 6-1 Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/belt-guerrero-jr-home-runs-help-blue-jays-bruise-yankees-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/belt-guerrero-jr-home-runs-help-blue-jays-bruise-yankees-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks announces he's in remission from non-Hodgkin lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he is in remission from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, announcing Thursday on Instagram that he is cancer-free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-pitcher-liam-hendriks-announces-hes-in-remission-from-non-hodgkin-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-pitcher-liam-hendriks-announces-hes-in-remission-from-non-hodgkin-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Scherzer suspended 10 games after sticky substance ejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday following his ejection for having a foreign substance on his hand during a game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-scherzer-suspended-10-games-after-sticky-substance-ejection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-scherzer-suspended-10-games-after-sticky-substance-ejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garcia dominant, Peña homers as Astros cruise past Blue Jays to take series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luis Garcia tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven shutout innings, Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a capped a six-run eighth with a three-run homer and the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/garcia-dominant-pea-homers-as-astros-cruise-past-blue-jays-to-take-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/garcia-dominant-pea-homers-as-astros-cruise-past-blue-jays-to-take-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big U.S. pro sports leagues join alliance pledging responsible betting ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the major U.S. professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal, are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/big-us-pro-sports-leagues-join-alliance-pledging-responsible-betting-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/big-us-pro-sports-leagues-join-alliance-pledging-responsible-betting-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman homers, Bassitt spins a gem to power Blue Jays to victory over Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman had a home run and a double to extend his hot start to the season and Chris Bassitt carried a shutout in the seventh inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-homers-bassitt-spins-a-gem-to-power-blue-jays-to-victory-over-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-homers-bassitt-spins-a-gem-to-power-blue-jays-to-victory-over-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadcasting legend says local baseball fans 'nervous' about Vancouver Canadians new U.S. owners]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Vancouver fans are a little bit nervous. They want this franchise to stay," said Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Jim Robson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/broadcasting-legend-says-local-baseball-fans-nervous-about-vancouver-canadians-new-us-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/broadcasting-legend-says-local-baseball-fans-nervous-about-vancouver-canadians-new-us-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros use 7-run 1st inning to blitz Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in Houston's seven-run first inning, and the Astros beat Kevin Gausman and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/meyers-hits-3-run-homer-as-astros-use-7-run-1st-inning-to-blitz-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/meyers-hits-3-run-homer-as-astros-use-7-run-1st-inning-to-blitz-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays touch struggling Manoah for 7 runs, avoid 3-game sweep in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah, who struggled with his command from the outset of Sunday afternoon's game, gave up seven runs and four walks over 4 2/3 innings in an 8-1 drubbing at the hands of the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-touch-struggling-manoah-for-7-runs-avoid-3-game-sweep-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-touch-struggling-manoah-for-7-runs-avoid-3-game-sweep-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer, shunned by MLB, stellar over 4 innings in Japanese debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitching for the Yokohama BayStars minor league team in nearby Yokosuka, Japan, former major leaguer Trevor Bauer allowed four hits, no runs and struck out six in four innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trevor-bauer-shunned-by-mlb-stellar-over-4-innings-in-japanese-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trevor-bauer-shunned-by-mlb-stellar-over-4-innings-in-japanese-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer, shunned by MLB, makes stellar Japanese debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitching for the Yokohama BayStars minor league team in nearby Yokosuka, Japan, former major leaguer Trevor Bauer allowed four hits, no runs and struck out six in four innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trevor-bauer-shunned-by-mlb-makes-stellar-japanese-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trevor-bauer-shunned-by-mlb-makes-stellar-japanese-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball no longer the timeless game as pitch clock shaves 30 minutes off 9-inning game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of rule changes have pumped much-needed life into Major League Baseball games and produced a product that analysts say&nbsp;make&nbsp;the sport vastly more enjoyable and watchable for both casual and diehard fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-no-longer-the-timeless-game-as-pitch-clock-shaves-30-minutes-off-9-inning-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-no-longer-the-timeless-game-as-pitch-clock-shaves-30-minutes-off-9-inning-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kikuchi strikes out 9 as Blue Jays top MLB-best Rays for 2nd straight game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi had nine strikeouts over six strong innings to lead the Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kikuchi-strikes-out-9-as-blue-jays-top-mlb-best-rays-for-2nd-straight-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kikuchi-strikes-out-9-as-blue-jays-top-mlb-best-rays-for-2nd-straight-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's 5-hit night helps Blue Jays end Rays' season-opening win streak at 13 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit a leadoff homer and Bo Bichette had five hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Tampa Bay 6-3 on Friday night to end the Rays' season-opening 13-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-5-hit-night-helps-blue-jays-end-rays-season-opening-win-streak-at-13-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-5-hit-night-helps-blue-jays-end-rays-season-opening-win-streak-at-13-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's 5-hit night helps Blue Jays end Rays' season-opening 13-game win streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit a leadoff homer and Bo Bichette had five hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Tampa Bay 6-3 on Friday night to end the Rays' season-opening 13-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-5-hit-night-helps-blue-jays-end-rays-season-opening-13-game-win-streak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-5-hit-night-helps-blue-jays-end-rays-season-opening-13-game-win-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays offence struggles as Tigers avoid series sweep, end 6-game losing skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spencer Turnbull threw five strong innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a six-game losing skid with a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-struggles-as-tigers-avoid-series-sweep-end-6-game-losing-skid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-struggles-as-tigers-avoid-series-sweep-end-6-game-losing-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer drives in winning run in 10th inning in walkoff victory vs. Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer drove in Danny Jansen with the winning run in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-3 walkoff win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-springer-drives-in-winning-run-in-10th-inning-in-walkoff-victory-vs-tigers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-springer-drives-in-winning-run-in-10th-inning-in-walkoff-victory-vs-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays top Tigers to take home opener in newly-renovated Rogers Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielders Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer had back-to-back homers in the fifth inning as the Blue Jays held off the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Tuesday in Toronto's home opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-top-tigers-to-take-home-opener-in-newly-renovated-rogers-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-top-tigers-to-take-home-opener-in-newly-renovated-rogers-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays top Tigers in home opener at renovated Rogers Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielders Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning on Tuesday night as the Blue Jays held off the Detroit Tigers 9-3 in Toronto's home opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-top-tigers-in-home-opener-at-renovated-rogers-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-top-tigers-in-home-opener-at-renovated-rogers-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Centre renovations wow Toronto Blue Jays fans at home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excited fans raced through the gates at Rogers Centre, with some having to double back because they forgot their free giveaway, too eager to get their first look at the renovated ballpark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rogers-centre-renovations-wow-toronto-blue-jays-fans-at-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rogers-centre-renovations-wow-toronto-blue-jays-fans-at-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' return to Rogers Centre good for Toronto's tourism, hospitality sectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not just baseball fans that are excited to see the Toronto Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre &mdash; local businesses are happy too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-return-to-rogers-centre-good-for-torontos-tourism-hospitality-sectors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-return-to-rogers-centre-good-for-torontos-tourism-hospitality-sectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiermaier, Chapman both drive in 5 as Blue Jays rally for wild 10-inning win over Angels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Mayza retired Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Toronto Blue Jays got five RBIs apiece from Matt Chapman and Kevin Kiermaier to beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-11 in 10 innings Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kiermaier-chapman-both-drive-in-5-as-blue-jays-rally-for-wild-10-inning-win-over-angels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kiermaier-chapman-both-drive-in-5-as-blue-jays-rally-for-wild-10-inning-win-over-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trout's 3-run homer powers Angels' rally past Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Trout hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels roared back from a four-run deficit for a 9-5 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trouts-3-run-homer-powers-angels-rally-past-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trouts-3-run-homer-powers-angels-rally-past-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trout's 3-run homer powers Angels' rally against Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Angels celebrate homers by putting a celebratory hat on the head of the hitter when he returns to the dugout, and Shohei Ohtani picked out quite the new chapeau for this season: A samurai helmet made of metal and weighing several pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trouts-3-run-homer-powers-angels-rally-against-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trouts-3-run-homer-powers-angels-rally-against-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's blast powers Blue Jays to comeback win over Angels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a two-run deficit to spoil the Los Angeles Angels' home opener with a 4-3 victory Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-blast-powers-blue-jays-to-comeback-win-over-angels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-blast-powers-blue-jays-to-comeback-win-over-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette powers Blue Jays to comeback win over Angels with 3-run home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a two-run deficit to spoil the Los Angeles Angels' home opener with a 4-3 victory Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-powers-blue-jays-to-comeback-win-over-angels-with-3-run-home-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-powers-blue-jays-to-comeback-win-over-angels-with-3-run-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global warming is 'juicing home runs' in Major League Baseball, Dartmouth study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/global-warming-is-juicing-home-runs-in-major-league-baseball-dartmouth-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/global-warming-is-juicing-home-runs-in-major-league-baseball-dartmouth-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman leads Blue Jays past Royals in series finale for 3rd straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gausman pitched six scoreless innings, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio hit home runs and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays won their third straight game, 6-3, over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday to take the four-game series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-leads-blue-jays-past-royals-in-series-finale-for-3rd-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-leads-blue-jays-past-royals-in-series-finale-for-3rd-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays unveil completed Phase 1 of Rogers Centre renovations ahead of home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays fans can expect new ways to experience a baseball game live this season, after the first phase of renovations at Rogers Centre were unveiled Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-unveil-completed-phase-1-of-rogers-centre-renovations-ahead-of-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-unveil-completed-phase-1-of-rogers-centre-renovations-ahead-of-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. hits 1st homer of season as Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah allowed one hit over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-hits-1st-homer-of-season-as-manoah-blue-jays-blank-royals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-hits-1st-homer-of-season-as-manoah-blue-jays-blank-royals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kikuchi wins season debut against Royals as Blue Jays snap 3-game skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi and four relievers limited the Kansas City Royals to one run on four hits, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory in Whit Merrifield's return to Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kikuchi-wins-season-debut-against-royals-as-blue-jays-snap-3-game-skid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kikuchi-wins-season-debut-against-royals-as-blue-jays-snap-3-game-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals pick up 1st win of season, sending Blue Jays to 3rd straight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Singer pitched five effective innings, MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals broke loose early at home to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/royals-pick-up-1st-win-of-season-sending-blue-jays-to-3rd-straight-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/royals-pick-up-1st-win-of-season-sending-blue-jays-to-3rd-straight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels' Rendon has suspension reduced from 5 games to 4 by MLB for fan interaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon says he is dropping his appeal after his suspension was reduced to four games by Major League Baseball for his interactions with a fan last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-rendon-has-suspension-reduced-from-5-games-to-4-by-mlb-for-fan-interaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-rendon-has-suspension-reduced-from-5-games-to-4-by-mlb-for-fan-interaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels' Rendon has suspension reduced from 5 games to 4 by MLB for fan altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon says he is dropping his appeal after his suspension was reduced to four games by Major League Baseball for his altercation with a fan last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-rendon-has-suspension-reduced-from-5-games-to-4-by-mlb-for-fan-altercation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-rendon-has-suspension-reduced-from-5-games-to-4-by-mlb-for-fan-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bassitt allows 9 runs in Blue Jays debut as Toronto drops 2nd straight to Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nolan Gorman hit a pair of two-run homers, including a drive that capped a three-homer first inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-allows-9-runs-in-blue-jays-debut-as-toronto-drops-2nd-straight-to-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bassitt-allows-9-runs-in-blue-jays-debut-as-toronto-drops-2nd-straight-to-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall to Cardinals for 1st loss of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flaherty had only one clean inning but it was his final one. Facing the Blue Jays for the first time in his career, he fanned four and benefited from a second-inning double play started by third baseman Nolan Arenado on George Springer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-cardinals-for-1st-loss-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-cardinals-for-1st-loss-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor leaguers ratify 1st-ever collective bargaining agreement with MLB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minor leaguers ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball ahead of the season's start Friday. The five-year deal was agreed to Wednesday. MLB owners are expected to vote on the agreement next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/minor-leaguers-ratify-1st-ever-collective-bargaining-agreement-with-mlb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/minor-leaguers-ratify-1st-ever-collective-bargaining-agreement-with-mlb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer, Guerrero Jr. lead way as Blue Jays outlast Cardinals in wild season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer had five hits and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat St. Louis 10-9 on Thursday despite the Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill tying a major league record by homering on opening day George for the fourth straight season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-guerrero-jr-lead-way-as-blue-jays-outlast-cardinals-in-wild-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-guerrero-jr-lead-way-as-blue-jays-outlast-cardinals-in-wild-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening Day brings a new start for the Blue Jays and for baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter covers the changes we'll see with the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball as the pitch-clock era begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/opening-day-brings-a-new-start-for-the-blue-jays-and-for-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/opening-day-brings-a-new-start-for-the-blue-jays-and-for-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays off to St. Louis for season opener after another standout Kikuchi outing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi put in one last strong pitching performance this spring as the visiting Blue Jays ended their Grapefruit League campaign Tuesday with a 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-off-to-st-louis-for-season-opener-after-another-standout-kikuchi-outing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-off-to-st-louis-for-season-opener-after-another-standout-kikuchi-outing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto New Jays: Varsho, Bassitt, Belt among key MLB players in new places]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some players and managers, opening day in Major League Baseball on Thursday is their first regular-season game with a new team. In St. Louis, Daulton Varsho, Brandon Belt and Chris Bassitt will suit up for the Toronto Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-new-jays-varsho-bassitt-belt-among-key-mlb-players-in-new-places/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-new-jays-varsho-bassitt-belt-among-key-mlb-players-in-new-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Luis Severino joins banged-up starting rotation entering season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees right-hander Luis Severino has a low-grade right lat strain and likely will start the season on the injured list -- another blow for the once-promising New York starting rotation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-pitcher-luis-severino-joins-banged-up-starting-rotation-entering-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-pitcher-luis-severino-joins-banged-up-starting-rotation-entering-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cy Young finalist Alek Manoah to start opening day for Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have named ace right-hander Alek Manoah as their opening-day starting pitcher for the upcoming Major League Baseball season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cy-young-finalist-alek-manoah-to-start-opening-day-for-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cy-young-finalist-alek-manoah-to-start-opening-day-for-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC title since 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 Tuesday night for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-fans-trout-as-japan-defeats-united-states-securing-1st-wbc-title-since-2009/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-fans-trout-as-japan-defeats-united-states-securing-1st-wbc-title-since-2009/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More girls stepping up to bat as youth baseball surges in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[In neighbourhoods across Alberta, more parents are signing up their kids to play ball this summer.&nbsp;Officials say there are several factors contributing to the boost in numbers, and one of them is a surge in girls stepping up to the plate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/more-girls-stepping-up-to-bat-as-youth-baseball-surges-in-alberta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/more-girls-stepping-up-to-bat-as-youth-baseball-surges-in-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Altuve needs right thumb surgery and might be sidelined 'a while']]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela's 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-altuve-needs-right-thumb-surgery-and-might-be-sidelined-a-while/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-altuve-needs-right-thumb-surgery-and-might-be-sidelined-a-while/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown's Olivia Pichardo becomes 1st woman to play in D1 baseball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown University freshman Olivia Pichardo became the first woman to appear in a Division I baseball game when she pinch-hit in a 10-1 loss to Bryant on Friday in Providence, R.I.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/browns-olivia-pichardo-becomes-1st-woman-to-play-in-d1-baseball-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/browns-olivia-pichardo-becomes-1st-woman-to-play-in-d1-baseball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown's Olivia Pichardo becomes 1st woman to play D1 baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown University freshman Olivia Pichardo became the first woman to appear in a Division I baseball game when she pinch-hit in a 10-1 loss to Bryant on Friday in Providence, R.I.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/browns-olivia-pichardo-becomes-1st-woman-to-play-d1-baseball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/browns-olivia-pichardo-becomes-1st-woman-to-play-d1-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Edwin Diaz expectedly out for season after injury celebrating win at World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-edwin-diaz-expectedly-out-for-season-after-injury-celebrating-win-at-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-edwin-diaz-expectedly-out-for-season-after-injury-celebrating-win-at-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada on brink of elimination at World Baseball Classic after falling to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Arozarena had two doubles and drove in five runs, Rowdy Tellez added a two-run single and solo homer, and Mexico beat Canada 10-3 Wednesday to earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-on-brink-of-elimination-at-world-baseball-classic-after-falling-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-on-brink-of-elimination-at-world-baseball-classic-after-falling-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada eliminated after pool play at World Baseball Classic for 5th straight time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Arozarena had two doubles and drove in five runs, Rowdy Tellez added a two-run single and solo homer, and Mexico beat Canada 10-3 Wednesday to earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-eliminated-after-pool-play-at-world-baseball-classic-for-5th-straight-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-eliminated-after-pool-play-at-world-baseball-classic-for-5th-straight-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada earns shut out win over Colombia, lose Freeman to injury at World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings and Canada shut out Colombia 5-0 on Tuesday&nbsp;in the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-earns-shut-out-win-over-colombia-lose-freeman-to-injury-at-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-earns-shut-out-win-over-colombia-lose-freeman-to-injury-at-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada earns costly shutout win over Colombia as star slugger Freeman injured at WBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings and Canada shut out Colombia 5-0 on Tuesday&nbsp;in the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-earns-costly-shutout-win-over-colombia-as-star-slugger-freeman-injured-at-wbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-earns-costly-shutout-win-over-colombia-as-star-slugger-freeman-injured-at-wbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada suffers defeat to U.S. via mercy rule at World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-suffers-defeat-to-us-via-mercy-rule-at-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-suffers-defeat-to-us-via-mercy-rule-at-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer signs with Japan's Yokohama BayStars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer has agreed to a contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Central League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-dodgers-pitcher-trevor-bauer-signs-with-japans-yokohama-baystars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-dodgers-pitcher-trevor-bauer-signs-with-japans-yokohama-baystars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada racks up 18 runs in rout of Great Britain in World Baseball Classic opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler O'Neill of Maple Ridge, B.C., and Jacob Robson of Windsor, Ont., had four hits each to lead Canada to an 18-8 mercy rule win (seven innings) over Great Britain in their first game of the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-racks-up-18-runs-in-rout-of-great-britain-in-world-baseball-classic-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-racks-up-18-runs-in-rout-of-great-britain-in-world-baseball-classic-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada pours in 18 runs in rout of Great Britain in World Baseball Classic opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler O'Neill had four hits and four RBIs, Freddie Freeman added two hits and Canada beat Great Britain 18-8 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday in Phoenix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-pours-in-18-runs-in-rout-of-great-britain-in-world-baseball-classic-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-pours-in-18-runs-in-rout-of-great-britain-in-world-baseball-classic-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cy Young Award finalist Manoah, Alejandro Kirk among Blue Jays' 15 player signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ace pitcher Alek Manoah has had his contract renewed by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and 14 other players, including all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk, agreed to new deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cy-young-award-finalist-manoah-alejandro-kirk-among-blue-jays-15-player-signings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cy-young-award-finalist-manoah-alejandro-kirk-among-blue-jays-15-player-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada defeated by Mariners in final tune-up ahead of World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Polcovich's two-run homer in the eighth inning lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 win over Canada&nbsp;on Thursday&nbsp;in an exhibition game leading up to the World Baseball Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-defeated-by-mariners-in-final-tune-up-ahead-of-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-defeated-by-mariners-in-final-tune-up-ahead-of-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada falls to Cubs in World Baseball Classic tune-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Bellinger had two RBIs, including a home run that kick-started Chicago's late run to pull ahead and away as the Cubs defeated Canada 11-7 on Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-falls-to-cubs-in-world-baseball-classic-tune-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-falls-to-cubs-in-world-baseball-classic-tune-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you should know as the World Baseball Classic makes its return]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter takes a look at the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the best-on-best international tournament being staged for the first time since 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/everything-you-should-know-as-the-world-baseball-classic-makes-its-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/everything-you-should-know-as-the-world-baseball-classic-makes-its-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays to honour Jose Bautista on Level of Excellence during regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays will be honouring one of their greats on Aug. 12. The team announced Sunday that it will have slugger Jose Bautista take his place on the Level of Excellence in a pre-game ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-to-honour-jose-bautista-on-level-of-excellence-during-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-to-honour-jose-bautista-on-level-of-excellence-during-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays to honour Jose Bautista during regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays will be honouring one of their greats on Aug. 12. The team announced Sunday that it will have slugger Jose Bautista take his place on the Level of Excellence in a pre-game ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-to-honour-jose-bautista-during-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-to-honour-jose-bautista-during-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves Blue Jays spring training game with right knee discomfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Friday's spring training game against Tampa Bay with right knee discomfort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vladimir-guerrero-jr-leaves-blue-jays-spring-training-game-with-right-knee-discomfort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vladimir-guerrero-jr-leaves-blue-jays-spring-training-game-with-right-knee-discomfort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add ex-GM of defending World Series champion Astros to front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Click was named the vice-president of baseball strategy for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday after three seasons as general manager of the Houston Astros, who won the 2022 World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-ex-gm-of-defending-world-series-champion-astros-to-front-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-ex-gm-of-defending-world-series-champion-astros-to-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-star slugger Machado, Padres agree to new 11-year, $350M US deal: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350 million US, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San Diego Padres through 2033, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/all-star-slugger-machado-padres-agree-to-new-11-year-350m-us-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/all-star-slugger-machado-padres-agree-to-new-11-year-350m-us-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-star slugger Machado, Padres agree to 11-year, $350M US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-star slugger Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres finalized an 11-year, $350-million US contract on Tuesday, the fourth-largest in baseball history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/all-star-slugger-machado-padres-agree-to-11-year-350m-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/all-star-slugger-machado-padres-agree-to-11-year-350m-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres slugger Machado draws first 1st pitch clock violation in pre-season game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grapefruit and Cactus League games in Florida and Arizona over the next month will be used as a petri dish for the sport's rule changes, including a pitch clock, bigger bases and limits to infield shifts. The idea is that the worst kinks will be worked out before opening day on March 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-slugger-machado-draws-first-1st-pitch-clock-violation-in-pre-season-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-slugger-machado-draws-first-1st-pitch-clock-violation-in-pre-season-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorious Blue Jays swat 3 home runs against Pirates in pre-season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi threw two scoreless innings as Toronto opened its Grapefruit League schedule with a 9-7 win over the hometown Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon in Bradenton, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/victorious-blue-jays-swat-3-home-runs-against-pirates-in-pre-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/victorious-blue-jays-swat-3-home-runs-against-pirates-in-pre-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg pitcher to relieve B.C. player at World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/winnipeg-pitcher-to-relieve-bc-player-at-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/winnipeg-pitcher-to-relieve-bc-player-at-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's new with the Blue Jays and baseball this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter welcomes spring training with a catchup on the big changes you'll see in the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/whats-new-with-the-blue-jays-and-baseball-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/whats-new-with-the-blue-jays-and-baseball-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former pitcher Ferguson Jenkins to be honoured with statue in Ontario hometown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferguson Jenkins' hometown will honour the baseball Hall of Famer with a statue. Chatham-Kent, Ont., will unveil a 9-foot bronze figure of the 80-year-old former pitcher on June 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-pitcher-ferguson-jenkins-to-be-honoured-with-statue-in-ontario-hometown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-pitcher-ferguson-jenkins-to-be-honoured-with-statue-in-ontario-hometown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays manager Schneider uses Heimlich manoeuvre to save woman from choking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays skipper John Schneider recently helped save a woman who was choking at a local restaurant in Dunedin, Fla., successfully applying the Heimlich manoeuvre to dislodge a shrimp that was blocking her air flow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manager-schneider-uses-heimlich-manoeuvre-to-save-woman-from-choking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manager-schneider-uses-heimlich-manoeuvre-to-save-woman-from-choking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Berrios working on mechanical adjustments after inconsistent season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming off a season where inconsistency was the norm, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios has been working on a number of mechanical changes in recent weeks to get back on track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-berrios-working-on-mechanical-adjustments-after-inconsistent-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-berrios-working-on-mechanical-adjustments-after-inconsistent-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short on proclamations, Guerrero Jr. aims for return to MVP-like form at spring training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr., provided one of the better lines of spring training last year when he proclaimed the Blue Jays' 2021 season was the trailer and the 2022 campaign would be the movie. It turned out to be a shorter film than he'd hoped. Toronto's post-season run lasted the minimum two games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/short-on-proclamations-guerrero-jr-aims-for-return-to-mvp-like-form-at-spring-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/short-on-proclamations-guerrero-jr-aims-for-return-to-mvp-like-form-at-spring-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sportsnet says Blue Jays road games will be called remotely on radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sportsnet, the Toronto Blue Jays' radio rightsholder, will not resume on-site radio broadcasts for road games this season and will instead provide remote coverage from its downtown Toronto studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sportsnet-says-blue-jays-road-games-will-be-called-remotely-on-radio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sportsnet-says-blue-jays-road-games-will-be-called-remotely-on-radio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime MLB player and broadcaster Tim McCarver dead at 81]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim McCarver, the all-star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators, died Thursday. He was 81.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/longtime-mlb-player-and-broadcaster-tim-mccarver-dead-at-81/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/longtime-mlb-player-and-broadcaster-tim-mccarver-dead-at-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays manager Schneider thinks rule changes will be 'good for the game, good for the fans']]></title><description><![CDATA[Several rules implemented at lower levels in recent years will be used in the big leagues this season. Shift restrictions will be in place, pitch clocks will be used, bases will be larger and there will be pickoff attempt limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manager-schneider-thinks-rule-changes-will-be-good-for-the-game-good-for-the-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manager-schneider-thinks-rule-changes-will-be-good-for-the-game-good-for-the-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bigger bases, pitch clock, shift limits: Spring training a test run for MLB's new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grapefruit and Cactus League games in Florida and Arizona over the next month will be used as a petri dish for the sport's rule changes, including a pitch clock, bigger bases and limits to infield shifts. The idea is that the worst kinks will be worked out before opening day on March 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bigger-bases-pitch-clock-shift-limits-spring-training-a-test-run-for-mlbs-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bigger-bases-pitch-clock-shift-limits-spring-training-a-test-run-for-mlbs-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays begin early training camp, aim to make strides after wild-card exit last fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feelings of optimism, joy and excitement were ever-present Monday at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex as a couple dozen players kicked off spring training ahead of the 2023 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-begin-early-training-camp-aim-to-make-strides-after-wild-card-exit-last-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-begin-early-training-camp-aim-to-make-strides-after-wild-card-exit-last-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Jeter joining Fox Sports' baseball studio team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox Sports announced on Sunday during its Super Bowl pre-game show that New York Yankees legend and former Miami Marlins executive/co-owner Derek Jeter will be part of the network's studio coverage this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hall-of-famer-jeter-joining-fox-sports-baseball-studio-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hall-of-famer-jeter-joining-fox-sports-baseball-studio-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeman, O'Neill headline Canada's roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic features 10 players who appeared in Major League Baseball last season, including six-time all-star Freddie Freeman and two-time Gold Glove outfielder Tyler O'Neill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/freeman-oneill-headline-canadas-roster-for-upcoming-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/freeman-oneill-headline-canadas-roster-for-upcoming-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's Guardians hire Amanda Kamekona to be minor league hitting coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Kamekona, a former star softball player at UCLA, has been hired as a minor league hitting instructor for the Cleveland Guardians. She's the first female on-field coach in team history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlbs-guardians-hire-amanda-kamekona-to-be-minor-league-hitting-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlbs-guardians-hire-amanda-kamekona-to-be-minor-league-hitting-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians hire Amanda Kamekona to be minor league hitting coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Kamekona, a former star softball player at UCLA, has been hired as a minor league hitting instructor for the Cleveland Guardians. She's the first female on-field coach in team history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-hire-amanda-kamekona-to-be-minor-league-hitting-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-hire-amanda-kamekona-to-be-minor-league-hitting-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This all-Black team changed history — but the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame eludes them again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All-Stars made Canadian history in 1934 when they defeated&nbsp;the&nbsp;Penetang Shipbuilders in the&nbsp;Provincial Ontario Baseball Amateur Association championship, yet the all-Black team again didn't make the cut to be inducted in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-all-black-team-changed-history-but-the-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame-eludes-them-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/this-all-black-team-changed-history-but-the-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame-eludes-them-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add former Yankees late-inning reliever Chad Green on 2-year deal: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent Chad Green has signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to several media reports. The former New York Yankees relief pitcher had Tommy John surgery last June and could return to game action later this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-former-yankees-late-inning-reliever-chad-green-on-2-year-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-former-yankees-late-inning-reliever-chad-green-on-2-year-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add former Yankees late-inning reliever Chad Green on 2-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent Chad Green has signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to several media reports. The former New York Yankees relief pitcher had Tommy John surgery last June and could return to game action later this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-former-yankees-late-inning-reliever-chad-green-on-2-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-add-former-yankees-late-inning-reliever-chad-green-on-2-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a pair of ex-Blue Jays got into the Hall of Fame with questionable cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter explains the winding paths to the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame class taken by former Toronto Blue Jays Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-a-pair-of-ex-blue-jays-got-into-the-hall-of-fame-with-questionable-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-a-pair-of-ex-blue-jays-got-into-the-hall-of-fame-with-questionable-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Rolen joins fellow ex-Blue Jay McGriff as elected members to baseball's Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday with five votes to spare above the 75 per cent&nbsp;needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/scott-rolen-joins-fellow-ex-blue-jay-mcgriff-as-elected-members-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/scott-rolen-joins-fellow-ex-blue-jay-mcgriff-as-elected-members-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB investigating pitcher Clevinger on domestic violence, child abuse allegations: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is investigating Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger for allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, The Athletic reported Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-investigating-pitcher-clevinger-on-domestic-violence-child-abuse-allegations-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-investigating-pitcher-clevinger-on-domestic-violence-child-abuse-allegations-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB investigating pitcher Clevinger on domestic violence, child abuse allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is being investigated by Major League Baseball following an allegation of domestic violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-investigating-pitcher-clevinger-on-domestic-violence-child-abuse-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-investigating-pitcher-clevinger-on-domestic-violence-child-abuse-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jay Rolen, Todd Helton awaiting Hall of Fame voting results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen and Todd Helton, who hit a combined 685 home runs in 4,285 major league games, are hopeful their chance for a curtain call will arrive Tuesday when Baseball Hall of Fame voting results are announced at 6 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-rolen-todd-helton-awaiting-hall-of-fame-voting-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-rolen-todd-helton-awaiting-hall-of-fame-voting-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks name Ronnie Gajownik as 1st female manager at High-A level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie Gajownik has been hired as manager of the Hillsboro Hops, becoming the first woman to manage a minor league Class High-A team, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/diamondbacks-name-ronnie-gajownik-as-1st-female-manager-at-high-a-level/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 02:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/diamondbacks-name-ronnie-gajownik-as-1st-female-manager-at-high-a-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays organization adds former Canadian women's player Ashley Stephenson as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Canadian women's national team player Ashley Stephenson joined the ranks of the Toronto Blue Jays organization on Wednesday. The 40-year-old will serve on the High-A affiliate Vancouver Canadians staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-organization-adds-former-canadian-womens-player-ashley-stephenson-as-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-organization-adds-former-canadian-womens-player-ashley-stephenson-as-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Centre overhaul aims to provide 'different experience' for Blue Jays fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant progress of Rogers Centre's major overhaul was unveiled to media Tuesday, with significant changes made to the 500 level and lower outfield decks. Phase 1 of the renovations is focused on Toronto Blue Jays fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rogers-centre-overhaul-aims-to-provide-different-experience-for-blue-jays-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rogers-centre-overhaul-aims-to-provide-different-experience-for-blue-jays-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday announced that bullpen coach Matt Buschmann, 38, has opted to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bullpen-coach-matt-buschmann-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bullpen-coach-matt-buschmann-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot umpires to be used in all 30 triple-A ballparks this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is on track to expand its experiment with robot umpires to all 30 triple-A ballparks this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/robot-umpires-to-be-used-in-all-30-triple-a-ballparks-this-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/robot-umpires-to-be-used-in-all-30-triple-a-ballparks-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays reach 1-year, $14.5M US deal, avoid arbitration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration Friday night by agreeing to a $14.5 million contract for next season. Toronto had 12 players eligible for arbitration &mdash; only Tampa Bay with 14 had more. The lone member of that Blue Jays group who did not settle Friday was shortstop Bo Bichette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-blue-jays-reach-1-year-145m-us-deal-avoid-arbitration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-blue-jays-reach-1-year-145m-us-deal-avoid-arbitration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Correa finally passes physical, ending free-agent saga by re-signing with Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[This time, Carlos Correa's deal is done. Correa passed his physical exam Wednesday and signed a $200 million US, six-year contract to return to the Minnesota Twins, who re-entered the most convoluted free agent negotiations in baseball history after deals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets fell through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/carlos-correa-finally-passes-physical-ending-free-agent-saga-by-re-signing-with-twins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/carlos-correa-finally-passes-physical-ending-free-agent-saga-by-re-signing-with-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays sign longtime Giants 1st baseman Belt to 1-year, $9.3M US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with free-agent first baseman Brandon Belt on a one-year, $9.3-million US contract. The 34-year-old has spent all 12 of his major league seasons with the San Francisco Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-longtime-giants-1st-baseman-belt-to-1-year-93m-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-longtime-giants-1st-baseman-belt-to-1-year-93m-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player's Own Voice podcast: Former Jays manager Cito Gaston on what it takes to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' Player's Own Voice podcast chats with Cito Gaston, the former Toronto Blue Jays manager who delivered two World Series wins. Gaston takes a friendly but firm look at baseball, past and present.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-own-voice-podcast-former-jays-manager-cito-gaston-on-what-it-takes-to-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-own-voice-podcast-former-jays-manager-cito-gaston-on-what-it-takes-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays pitcher Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The three-time All-Star was scheduled to begin treatment on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-liam-hendriks-says-he-has-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-liam-hendriks-says-he-has-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays pitcher Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has&nbsp;non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The three-time All-Star was scheduled to begin treatment on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-liam-hendriks-says-he-has-non-hodgkin-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-liam-hendriks-says-he-has-non-hodgkin-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers say Trevor Bauer 'no longer part of organization']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-say-trevor-bauer-no-longer-part-of-organization/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-say-trevor-bauer-no-longer-part-of-organization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers cut ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer after suspension reduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-cut-ties-with-pitcher-trevor-bauer-after-suspension-reduced/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-cut-ties-with-pitcher-trevor-bauer-after-suspension-reduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominican court convicts 10 people in attempted 2019 killing of David Ortiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dominican-court-convicts-10-people-in-attempted-2019-killing-of-david-ortiz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dominican-court-convicts-10-people-in-attempted-2019-killing-of-david-ortiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newest Blue Jay Varsho hopes trade sparks career — just as it did for his dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though he was first shocked when he got the news, Daulton Varsho is viewing his recent trade to the Toronto Blue Jays as potentially being one of the best things that could happen to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/newest-blue-jay-varsho-hopes-trade-sparks-career-just-as-it-did-for-his-dad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/newest-blue-jay-varsho-hopes-trade-sparks-career-just-as-it-did-for-his-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays acquire slugger Varsho from Diamondbacks for top prospect Moreno, Gurriel Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and catcher Gabriel Moreno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-slugger-varsho-from-diamondbacks-for-top-prospect-moreno-gurriel-jr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-slugger-varsho-from-diamondbacks-for-top-prospect-moreno-gurriel-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 talking points as Blue Jays prepare for next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The off-season started shortly after the playoffs began for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022. Now it's up to general manager Ross Atkins to make the necessary changes to ensure the team has a post-season run in 2023 that lasts longer than the minimum two games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/5-talking-points-as-blue-jays-prepare-for-next-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/5-talking-points-as-blue-jays-prepare-for-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball's independent arbitrator reinstates Dodgers pitcher Bauer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer was reinstated Thursday by Major League Baseball's independent arbitrator, allowing the pitcher to resume his career at the start of the 2023 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/major-league-baseballs-independent-arbitrator-reinstates-dodgers-pitcher-bauer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/major-league-baseballs-independent-arbitrator-reinstates-dodgers-pitcher-bauer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets swoop in for massive contract with Carlos Correa after Giants deal falls through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Correa agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-swoop-in-for-massive-contract-with-carlos-correa-after-giants-deal-falls-through/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-swoop-in-for-massive-contract-with-carlos-correa-after-giants-deal-falls-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly signed Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt has high expectations for team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they had agreed to a $63 million US, three-year deal on Friday. The 33-year-old right-handed pitcher said that although he was pursued by several teams in free agency the Blue Jays were the right fit because he feels they could win it all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/newly-signed-blue-jays-right-hander-chris-bassitt-has-high-expectations-for-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/newly-signed-blue-jays-right-hander-chris-bassitt-has-high-expectations-for-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays finalize 3-year, $63M US deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their $63 million US, three-year contract on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-finalize-3-year-63m-us-deal-with-right-hander-chris-bassitt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-finalize-3-year-63m-us-deal-with-right-hander-chris-bassitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays announce 1-year, $9M contract with outfield whiz Kevin Kiermaier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on a $9-million US, one-year contract. The 32-year-old played 63 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, hitting .228 with seven homers and 22 RBIs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-announce-1-year-9m-contract-with-outfield-whiz-kevin-kiermaier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-announce-1-year-9m-contract-with-outfield-whiz-kevin-kiermaier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star shortstop Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M US, 13-year deal: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million US, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/star-shortstop-carlos-correa-giants-reach-350m-us-13-year-deal-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/star-shortstop-carlos-correa-giants-reach-350m-us-13-year-deal-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent Carlos Correa, Giants reach 13-year, $350M US deal: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million US, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/free-agent-carlos-correa-giants-reach-13-year-350m-us-deal-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/free-agent-carlos-correa-giants-reach-13-year-350m-us-deal-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays pitcher Stripling strikes 2-year deal with Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent right-hander Ross Stripling reached agreement on a $25 million US, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-stripling-strikes-2-year-deal-with-giants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-stripling-strikes-2-year-deal-with-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays pitcher Stripling reportedly strikes 2-year deal with Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free-agent right-hander Ross Stripling and the San Francisco Giants came to terms on a two-year, $25-million US contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-stripling-reportedly-strikes-2-year-deal-with-giants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-pitcher-stripling-reportedly-strikes-2-year-deal-with-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays agree to deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending physical: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with right-hander Chris Bassitt pending a physical, according to multiple media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-agree-to-deal-with-right-hander-chris-bassitt-pending-physical-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-agree-to-deal-with-right-hander-chris-bassitt-pending-physical-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge, Yankees reach 9-year deal worth $360M US: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person familiar with the deal says that Aaron Judge has agreed to return to the New York Yankees on a nine-year contract worth&nbsp;$360 million US. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday because the deal had not been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/aaron-judge-yankees-reach-9-year-deal-worth-360m-us-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/aaron-judge-yankees-reach-9-year-deal-worth-360m-us-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates win top pick in MLB's 1st draft lottery; Nationals to select 2nd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates won baseball's first draft lottery Tuesday night and will get the first pick of eligible amateur players in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pirates-win-top-pick-in-mlbs-1st-draft-lottery-nationals-to-select-2nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pirates-win-top-pick-in-mlbs-1st-draft-lottery-nationals-to-select-2nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former National League MVP Bellinger, Cubs agree to $17.5M US, 1-year deal: AP source]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former National League MVP Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $17.5 million US, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-national-league-mvp-bellinger-cubs-agree-to-175m-us-1-year-deal-ap-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-national-league-mvp-bellinger-cubs-agree-to-175m-us-1-year-deal-ap-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former National League MVP Bellinger, Cubs agree to 1-year, $17.5M US deal: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former National League MVP Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $17.5 million US, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-national-league-mvp-bellinger-cubs-agree-to-1-year-175m-us-deal-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-national-league-mvp-bellinger-cubs-agree-to-1-year-175m-us-deal-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Romano wins Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian baseball player for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was named winner of the Tip O'Neill Award on Tuesday as Canadian baseball player of the year after saving 36 games and being selected to his first MLB all-star game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jordan-romano-wins-tip-oneill-award-as-top-canadian-baseball-player-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jordan-romano-wins-tip-oneill-award-as-top-canadian-baseball-player-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah named to all-MLB 1st team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah was named to the all-MLB first team on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-alek-manoah-named-to-all-mlb-1st-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-alek-manoah-named-to-all-mlb-1st-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets reportedly reach agreement with Verlander to fill loss of free-agent ace deGrom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets reportedly bolstered their pitching staff in a big way Monday, coming to terms with three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander on a two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-reportedly-reach-agreement-with-verlander-to-fill-loss-of-free-agent-ace-degrom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-reportedly-reach-agreement-with-verlander-to-fill-loss-of-free-agent-ace-degrom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets reach agreement with Verlander, Trea Turner joining Phillies: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets reportedly bolstered their pitching staff in a big way Monday, coming to terms with three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander on a two-year contract, while Philadelphia apparently has signed shortstop Trea Turner for 11 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-reach-agreement-with-verlander-trea-turner-joining-phillies-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-reach-agreement-with-verlander-trea-turner-joining-phillies-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jay Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame by Contemporary Era Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Contemporary Era Committee. Nicknamed the "Crime Dog," he spent five seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and hit 493 homers over 19 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jay-fred-mcgriff-elected-to-hall-of-fame-by-contemporary-era-committee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jay-fred-mcgriff-elected-to-hall-of-fame-by-contemporary-era-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jay Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame; Bonds, Clemens left out again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former big league slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jay-fred-mcgriff-elected-to-hall-of-fame-bonds-clemens-left-out-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jay-fred-mcgriff-elected-to-hall-of-fame-bonds-clemens-left-out-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sign free-agent ace Jacob deGrom to 5-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free-agent ace Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers agreed to a five-year contract Friday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner leaves the New York Mets after nine seasons &mdash; the past two shortened by injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-sign-free-agent-ace-jacob-degrom-to-5-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-sign-free-agent-ace-jacob-degrom-to-5-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sign free-agent ace Jacob deGrom to 5-year, $185M US contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free-agent ace Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers agreed to a five-year contract Friday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner leaves the New York Mets after nine seasons &mdash; the past two shortened by injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-sign-free-agent-ace-jacob-degrom-to-5-year-185m-us-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-sign-free-agent-ace-jacob-degrom-to-5-year-185m-us-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Tabler leaving Blue Jays broadcast team after 30 years in the booth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Tabler is leaving the broadcast team of the Toronto Blue Jays. Sportsnet announced his departure in a statement on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pat-tabler-leaving-blue-jays-broadcast-team-after-30-years-in-the-booth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pat-tabler-leaving-blue-jays-broadcast-team-after-30-years-in-the-booth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Expos reporter Richard Milo honoured by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Milo earns a lifetime achievement award being named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's 2022 Jack Graney Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-expos-reporter-richard-milo-honoured-by-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-expos-reporter-richard-milo-honoured-by-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hire longtime Yankee Don Mattingly as bench coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider. Mattingly previously spent seven seasons as manager of the Miami Marlins and five years as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hire-longtime-yankee-don-mattingly-as-bench-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hire-longtime-yankee-don-mattingly-as-bench-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros sign free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu for 3 years, $58.5M US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Abreu and the World Series champion Astros agreed to a three-year contract Monday worth $58.5 million US, adding another powerful bat to Houston's lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-sign-free-agent-first-baseman-jose-abreu-for-3-years-585m-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-sign-free-agent-first-baseman-jose-abreu-for-3-years-585m-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros sign free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu for 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Abreu and the World Series champion Astros agreed to a three-year contract Monday, adding another powerful bat to Houston's lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-sign-free-agent-first-baseman-jose-abreu-for-3-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-sign-free-agent-first-baseman-jose-abreu-for-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros reportedly signing free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu for 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Series champion Houston Astros are on the verge of signing free agent and three-time all-star Jose Abreu, several media outlets reported Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-reportedly-signing-free-agent-first-baseman-jose-abreu-for-3-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-reportedly-signing-free-agent-first-baseman-jose-abreu-for-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Manoah calls Yankees ace Gerrit Cole 'worst cheater' in MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah's&nbsp;feelings about New York Yankees counterpart Gerrit Cole clearly run deeper than a heated exchange of words during a late-season ball game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-calls-yankees-ace-gerrit-cole-worst-cheater-in-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-calls-yankees-ace-gerrit-cole-worst-cheater-in-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown's Olivia Pichardo becomes 1st woman to make D1 baseball roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown University freshman Olivia Pichardo is making history as the first woman to make a Division I baseball roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/browns-olivia-pichardo-becomes-1st-woman-to-make-d1-baseball-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/browns-olivia-pichardo-becomes-1st-woman-to-make-d1-baseball-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey among 14 newcomers on Baseball Hall ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey is among 14 newcomers on the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Hall of Fame ballot in what could turn into an evaluation of the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jays-knuckleballer-ra-dickey-among-14-newcomers-on-baseball-hall-ballot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jays-knuckleballer-ra-dickey-among-14-newcomers-on-baseball-hall-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays decline to tender Tapia, Zimmer, Capra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays declined to tender three players for the 2023 season, the team announced on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-decline-to-tender-tapia-zimmer-capra/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 03:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-decline-to-tender-tapia-zimmer-capra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Judge, Cardinals' Goldschmidt claim AL, NL MVP honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees won the American League MVP award on Thursday night, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-cardinals-goldschmidt-claim-al-nl-mvp-honours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 02:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-cardinals-goldschmidt-claim-al-nl-mvp-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays trade beloved all-star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to Mariners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Erik Swanson and Adam Macko.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-trade-beloved-all-star-outfielder-teoscar-hernandez-to-mariners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-trade-beloved-all-star-outfielder-teoscar-hernandez-to-mariners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays outfielders Tapia, Zimmer designated for assignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielders Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer were designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-outfielders-tapia-zimmer-designated-for-assignment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-outfielders-tapia-zimmer-designated-for-assignment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superstar outfielders Julio Rodriguez, Michael Harris named top MLB rookies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seattle's Julio Rodriguez and Atlanta's Michael Harris II, a pair of 21-year-old centre-fielders, were voted rookies of the year on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/superstar-outfielders-julio-rodriguez-michael-harris-named-top-mlb-rookies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/superstar-outfielders-julio-rodriguez-michael-harris-named-top-mlb-rookies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariner's Julio Rodriguez voted AL Rookie of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez was voted American League Rookie of the Year on Monday after hitting .284 with 28 homers, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in helping the Mariners reach the postseason for the first time since 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-julio-rodriguez-voted-al-rookie-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-julio-rodriguez-voted-al-rookie-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariner's Julio Rodriguez, Atlanta's Michael Harris voted top MLB rookies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seattle's Julio Rodriguez and Atlanta's Michael Harris II, a pair of 21-year-old centre fielders, were voted Rookies of the Year on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-julio-rodriguez-atlantas-michael-harris-voted-top-mlb-rookies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-julio-rodriguez-atlantas-michael-harris-voted-top-mlb-rookies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's Marlins first team in major U.S. pro sports to have women as president and GM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Marlins promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday, two years after the major league team made history by hiring Kim Ng as general manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlbs-marlins-first-team-in-major-us-pro-sports-to-have-women-as-president-and-gm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlbs-marlins-first-team-in-major-us-pro-sports-to-have-women-as-president-and-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's Marlins 1st team in major U.S. pro sports to have women as president and GM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Marlins promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday, two years after the major league team made history by hiring Kim Ng as general manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlbs-marlins-1st-team-in-major-us-pro-sports-to-have-women-as-president-and-gm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlbs-marlins-1st-team-in-major-us-pro-sports-to-have-women-as-president-and-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Click out as Astros general manager days after winning World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros general manager James Click will not be given a new contract, a highly unusual move that the team announced Friday &mdash; just six days after Houston won the World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/click-out-as-astros-general-manager-days-after-winning-world-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/click-out-as-astros-general-manager-days-after-winning-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk wins 1st career Silver Slugger award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk is a Silver Slugger for the first time of his career. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher won the award on Thursday night, capping off a career-best season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-catcher-alejandro-kirk-wins-1st-career-silver-slugger-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-catcher-alejandro-kirk-wins-1st-career-silver-slugger-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays exercise team option on reliever Anthony Bass contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays exercised their club option on the contract of reliever Anthony Bass on Thursday. The 35-year-old right-hander split last season between Toronto and Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-exercise-team-option-on-reliever-anthony-bass-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-exercise-team-option-on-reliever-anthony-bass-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge, Goldschmidt claim MLB's Hank Aaron Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[New AL home run king Aaron Judge and St. Louis slugger Paul Goldschmidt won Hank Aaron Awards on Wednesday that reward the most outstanding offensive performers in each league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-goldschmidt-claim-mlbs-hank-aaron-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-goldschmidt-claim-mlbs-hank-aaron-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets sign Edwin Diaz to $102M US, 5-year record deal for MLB closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star closer Edwin Diaz and the New York Mets finalized their $102 million US, five-year contract Wednesday &mdash; the largest for a reliever in baseball history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-sign-edwin-diaz-to-102m-us-5-year-record-deal-for-mlb-closer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-sign-edwin-diaz-to-102m-us-5-year-record-deal-for-mlb-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays ace Manoah in AL Cy Young Award mix after flashing 2.24 ERA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah, who emerged as ace of the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation, is the ninth pitcher in franchise history to be named a finalist for the AL Cy Young Award as the league's top pitcher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-ace-manoah-in-al-cy-young-award-mix-after-flashing-224-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-ace-manoah-in-al-cy-young-award-mix-after-flashing-224-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Verlander, Marlins' Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston's Justin Verlander in the American League and Miami's Sandy Alcantara in the National League were both unanimous selections for the Cy Young Award on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-verlander-marlins-alcantara-are-unanimous-cy-young-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-verlander-marlins-alcantara-are-unanimous-cy-young-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jays GM Anthopoulos 2nd in top MLB executive voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti was voted Major League Baseball's Executive of the Year on Tuesday after his young team won the AL Central with a $68 million payroll that was 27th among the 30 teams. Ex-Blue Jays GM the runner up for the award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jays-gm-anthopoulos-2nd-in-top-mlb-executive-voting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jays-gm-anthopoulos-2nd-in-top-mlb-executive-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros celebrate World Series with parade in front of more than 1 million estimated fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated crowd of more than 1 million fans celebrated the Houston Astros' World Series win with a downtown parade Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-celebrate-world-series-with-parade-in-front-of-more-than-1-million-estimated-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-celebrate-world-series-with-parade-in-front-of-more-than-1-million-estimated-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals, Athletics, Pirates favoured to win 1st MLB Draft lottery on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first MLB draft lottery is Tuesday night, with Washington, Oakland and Pittsburgh - each of which lost 100 or more games - having the best odds of getting the top pick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/nationals-athletics-pirates-favoured-to-win-1st-mlb-draft-lottery-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/nationals-athletics-pirates-favoured-to-win-1st-mlb-draft-lottery-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals, Athletics, Pirates among favoured to win 1st MLB Draft lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB said Monday the lottery will take place on Dec. 6. Washington, Oakland and Pittsburgh, which each lost 100 or more games, have the best odds of getting the top pick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/nationals-athletics-pirates-among-favoured-to-win-1st-mlb-draft-lottery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/nationals-athletics-pirates-among-favoured-to-win-1st-mlb-draft-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonds, Clemens, ex-Blue Jay McGriff on Hall of Fame committee ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro are on the eight-man ballot for the Hall of Fame's contemporary baseball era committee, which meets Dec. 4 in San Diego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bonds-clemens-ex-blue-jay-mcgriff-on-hall-of-fame-committee-ballot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bonds-clemens-ex-blue-jay-mcgriff-on-hall-of-fame-committee-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros defeat Phillies in Game 6 to win 2nd World Series title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday to claim their second World Series title, taking the best-of-seven series 4-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-defeat-phillies-in-game-6-to-win-2nd-world-series-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-defeat-phillies-in-game-6-to-win-2nd-world-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB home run champion Judge voted player of the year by peers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was voted player of the year and the American League outstanding player by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards from the Major League Baseball Players Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-home-run-champion-judge-voted-player-of-the-year-by-peers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-home-run-champion-judge-voted-player-of-the-year-by-peers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros edge Phillies in Game 5, move 1 win away from 2nd World Series title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday night to head home with a 3-2 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-bohm-hits-1000th-home-run-in-world-series-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto 1st baseman Guerrero Jr. wins American League Gold Glove Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has won his first career American League Gold Glove Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-1st-baseman-guerrero-jr-wins-american-league-gold-glove-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/toronto-1st-baseman-guerrero-jr-wins-american-league-gold-glove-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro hired to manage rebuilding Royals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a 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The team's lease at 56-year-old Oakland Coliseum ends after the 2024 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-commissioner-manfred-says-athletics-probably-will-leave-oakland-for-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-commissioner-manfred-says-athletics-probably-will-leave-oakland-for-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics probably will leave Oakland for Las Vegas, MLB commissioner Manfred says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a safe bet that the Athletics will leave Oakland for Las Vegas, according to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. 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Now he is coming out of a three-year retirement in hopes of getting the home team back there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/right-person-to-lead-us-bruce-bochy-managing-rangers-team-he-beat-in-world-series-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/right-person-to-lead-us-bruce-bochy-managing-rangers-team-he-beat-in-world-series-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Right person to lead us:' Bruce Bochy managing Rangers team he beat in World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Bochy has won a World Series in Texas, something the Rangers haven't done. Now he is coming out of a three-year retirement in hopes of getting the home team back there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/right-person-to-lead-us-bruce-bochy-managing-rangers-team-he-beat-in-world-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/right-person-to-lead-us-bruce-bochy-managing-rangers-team-he-beat-in-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies reach World Series for 1st time since 2009, will face Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the post-season, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million US slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-reach-world-series-for-1st-time-since-2009-will-face-astros/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-reach-world-series-for-1st-time-since-2009-will-face-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies reach World Series — and a Canadian is managing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the post-season, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million US slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/philadelphia-phillies-reach-world-series-and-a-canadian-is-managing-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/philadelphia-phillies-reach-world-series-and-a-canadian-is-managing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies hit 4 homers to take 3-1 lead over Padres in NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhys Hoskins homered twice, Kyle Schwarber hit a solo shot into shrubbery and Bryce Harper doubled to put the Philadelphia Phillies ahead for good in a wild 10-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night for a 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-hit-4-homers-to-take-3-1-lead-over-padres-in-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-hit-4-homers-to-take-3-1-lead-over-padres-in-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros shut out Yankees to move 1 win away from World Series berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 5-0 Saturday night to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-shut-out-yankees-to-move-1-win-away-from-world-series-berth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-shut-out-yankees-to-move-1-win-away-from-world-series-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schwarber, Segura lift Phillies over Padres for 2-1 NLCS lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Schwarber led off with his latest scintillating home run, Jean Segura atoned for a run-scoring error with a go-ahead single and the Phillies edged the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Friday night in Philadelphia to take a 2-1 lead in the NL Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/schwarber-segura-lift-phillies-over-padres-for-2-1-nlcs-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/schwarber-segura-lift-phillies-over-padres-for-2-1-nlcs-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Schneider agrees to 3-year deal to remain Blue Jays manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Schneider will return as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays next season. The team says the two sides have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with a team option for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/john-schneider-agrees-to-3-year-deal-to-remain-blue-jays-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/john-schneider-agrees-to-3-year-deal-to-remain-blue-jays-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bregman homers, Valdez pitches 7 strong innings as Astros edge Yankees for 2-0 ALCS lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Astros edged the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night in&nbsp;Houston to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bregman-homers-valdez-pitches-7-strong-innings-as-astros-edge-yankees-for-2-0-alcs-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bregman-homers-valdez-pitches-7-strong-innings-as-astros-edge-yankees-for-2-0-alcs-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander strikes out 11 to lead Astros past Yankees in ALCS opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena all homered to power the Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener Wednesday night in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/verlander-strikes-out-11-to-lead-astros-past-yankees-in-alcs-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/verlander-strikes-out-11-to-lead-astros-past-yankees-in-alcs-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres rally to defeat Nola, Phillies to tie NLCS 1-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Wednesday to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-rally-to-defeat-nola-phillies-to-tie-nlcs-1-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-rally-to-defeat-nola-phillies-to-tie-nlcs-1-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanton, Judge slug Yankees past Guardians, setting up ALCS showdown with Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees beat the Guardians 5-1 Tuesday in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stanton-judge-slug-yankees-past-guardians-setting-up-alcs-showdown-with-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stanton-judge-slug-yankees-past-guardians-setting-up-alcs-showdown-with-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanton, Judge power Yankees past Guardians, into ALCS vs Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees beat the Guardians 5-1 Tuesday in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stanton-judge-power-yankees-past-guardians-into-alcs-vs-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stanton-judge-power-yankees-past-guardians-into-alcs-vs-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees save season, beat Guardians to force decisive Game 5 in ALDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerrit Cole and Harrison Bader helped the Yankees save their season and forced a decisive fifth game in the AL Division Series with a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 in Cleveland on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-save-season-beat-guardians-to-force-decisive-game-5-in-alds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-save-season-beat-guardians-to-force-decisive-game-5-in-alds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies defeat defending champion Atlanta to advance to NLCS for 1st time since 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and J.T. 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hoskins-harper-homer-as-phillies-rout-atlanta-to-take-2-1-nlds-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians rally past Yankees in 10th inning to tie ALDS at 1-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Cleveland's second straight bloop hit in the 10th inning, and the Guardians overcame a two-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 Friday and even their best-of-five AL Division Series at one game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-rally-past-yankees-in-10th-inning-to-tie-alds-at-1-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-rally-past-yankees-in-10th-inning-to-tie-alds-at-1-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvarez homer lifts Astros over Mariners again for 2-0 lead in ALDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 on Thursday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alvarez-homer-lifts-astros-over-mariners-again-for-2-0-lead-in-alds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alvarez-homer-lifts-astros-over-mariners-again-for-2-0-lead-in-alds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright outduels Wheeler as Atlanta blanks Philadelphia to even NLDS series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Wright, baseball's winningest pitcher, threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler as Atlanta evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece, blanking the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/wright-outduels-wheeler-as-atlanta-blanks-philadelphia-to-even-nlds-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/wright-outduels-wheeler-as-atlanta-blanks-philadelphia-to-even-nlds-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres hit timely homers to beat Dodgers for the 1st time in a postseason game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-hit-timely-homers-to-beat-dodgers-for-the-1st-time-in-a-postseason-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-hit-timely-homers-to-beat-dodgers-for-the-1st-time-in-a-postseason-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres hit timely homers to beat Dodgers for the 1st time in a post-season game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-hit-timely-homers-to-beat-dodgers-for-the-1st-time-in-a-post-season-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-hit-timely-homers-to-beat-dodgers-for-the-1st-time-in-a-post-season-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to watch as Blue Jays' focus abruptly shifts to next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wild-card series exit has forced Toronto's team brass to shift focus to the off-season and 2023 campaign. Here's a look at five things to watch as the Blue Jays aim to make improvements for next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/5-things-to-watch-as-blue-jays-focus-abruptly-shifts-to-next-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/5-things-to-watch-as-blue-jays-focus-abruptly-shifts-to-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvarez's walk-off homer caps Astros comeback against Mariners in Game 1 of ALDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yordan Alvarez hit a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle's strategy of using a Cy Young Award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners 8-7 Tuesday in their playoff opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alvarezs-walk-off-homer-caps-astros-comeback-against-mariners-in-game-1-of-alds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/alvarezs-walk-off-homer-caps-astros-comeback-against-mariners-in-game-1-of-alds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays brass feels team is in 'very healthy state' going forward after playoff collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a few days after an epic Game 2 collapse knocked his team out of the playoffs, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the emotions from the loss "were difficult" for everyone involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-brass-feels-team-is-in-very-healthy-state-going-forward-after-playoff-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-brass-feels-team-is-in-very-healthy-state-going-forward-after-playoff-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Angels employee gets 22 years in prison for role in Tyler Skaggs's overdose death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Kay, dressed in an orange jumpsuit with handcuffs and leg shackles, didn't react when U.S. District Judge Terry R. Means read his sentence. Kay faced at least 20 years in prison on one of the two counts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-angels-employee-gets-22-years-in-prison-for-role-in-tyler-skaggss-overdose-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-angels-employee-gets-22-years-in-prison-for-role-in-tyler-skaggss-overdose-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Angels employee gets 22 years in Skaggs overdose death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Los Angeles Angels employee was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison Tuesday for providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas. Eric Kay, dressed in an orange jumpsuit with handcuffs and leg shackles, didn't react when U.S. District Judge Terry R. Means read his sentence. Kay faced at least 20 years in prison on one of the two counts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-angels-employee-gets-22-years-in-skaggs-overdose-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-angels-employee-gets-22-years-in-skaggs-overdose-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Springer suffered concussion, shoulder sprain in series loss to Mariners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer suffered a concussion and a shoulder sprain in Saturday's Game 2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. General manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday he was "recovering well" and expected to be cleared to travel relatively soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-springer-suffered-concussion-shoulder-sprain-in-series-loss-to-mariners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-springer-suffered-concussion-shoulder-sprain-in-series-loss-to-mariners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Rob Thomson to remain manager of Phillies after leading team to playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff berth in more than a decade, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his title Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-rob-thomson-to-remain-manager-of-phillies-after-leading-team-to-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-rob-thomson-to-remain-manager-of-phillies-after-leading-team-to-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musgrove helps Padres eliminate Mets with 7-inning shutout performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Musgrove brushed off chants of " Cheater!" after a bizarre spot check by umpires on the mound, pitching his hometown San Diego Padres into the next round of the playoffs Sunday night with seven innings of one-hit ball in a 6-0 victory over the New York Mets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/musgrove-helps-padres-eliminate-mets-with-7-inning-shutout-performance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/musgrove-helps-padres-eliminate-mets-with-7-inning-shutout-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays left to reflect after collapse against Mariners ends brief playoff appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a seven-run lead and support from a boisterous sellout crowd, a Game 2 victory seemed like a virtual lock for the Toronto Blue Jays in their wild-card series against Seattle. The Mariners had other plans, completing an improbable comeback for a stunning 10-9 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-left-to-reflect-after-collapse-against-mariners-ends-brief-playoff-appearance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-left-to-reflect-after-collapse-against-mariners-ends-brief-playoff-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays eliminated from playoffs as Mariners pull off stunning comeback to complete wild-card sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[The visiting Seattle Mariners, who were down 8-1 in the fifth inning, came all the way back to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 on Saturday to win their best-of-three American League wild-card playoff series in two straight games at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-eliminated-from-playoffs-as-mariners-pull-off-stunning-comeback-to-complete-wild-card-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-eliminated-from-playoffs-as-mariners-pull-off-stunning-comeback-to-complete-wild-card-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays eliminated from playoffs as Mariners pull off stunning comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The visiting Seattle Mariners, who were down 8-1 in the fifth inning today, came all the way back to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 to win their best-of-three American League wild-card playoff series in two straight games at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-eliminated-from-playoffs-as-mariners-pull-off-stunning-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-eliminated-from-playoffs-as-mariners-pull-off-stunning-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays shut out in wild-card opener as Mariners jump on Manoah early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer and Luis Castillo threw 7 1/3 shutout innings as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-shut-out-in-wild-card-opener-as-mariners-jump-on-manoah-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-shut-out-in-wild-card-opener-as-mariners-jump-on-manoah-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['His hugs were ... like my son's': Alek Manoah's billet mom on hosting the Blue Jays pitcher in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usha Tkachyk, Alek Manoah's billet mom in Vancouver, feels excitement and nerves as Toronto Blue Jays ace gets set to open his team's playoff campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/his-hugs-were-like-my-sons-alek-manoahs-billet-mom-on-hosting-the-blue-jays-pitcher-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/his-hugs-were-like-my-sons-alek-manoahs-billet-mom-on-hosting-the-blue-jays-pitcher-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Espinal, Moreno, Kikuchi on Jays' wild-card roster; Zimmer, Gurriel Jr., are not]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays named infielder Santiago Espinal to the roster Friday for their wild-card series against the Seattle Mariners but did not include injured outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., on the 26-man list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/espinal-moreno-kikuchi-on-jays-wild-card-roster-zimmer-gurriel-jr-are-not/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/espinal-moreno-kikuchi-on-jays-wild-card-roster-zimmer-gurriel-jr-are-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Espinal, Moreno, Kikuchi crack Jays' wild-card roster; Zimmer, Gurriel Jr., do not]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays named infielder Santiago Espinal to the roster Friday for their wild-card series against the Seattle Mariners but did not include injured outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., on the 26-man list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/espinal-moreno-kikuchi-crack-jays-wild-card-roster-zimmer-gurriel-jr-do-not/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/espinal-moreno-kikuchi-crack-jays-wild-card-roster-zimmer-gurriel-jr-do-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot dogs, nicknames and foul balls to the head: Your wild stories of Blue Jays fandom]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, CBC News asked you how you were feeling heading into the playoffs, alongside stories of your fandom and your attachment to the team. Here's what you told us based on more than 100 responses so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hot-dogs-nicknames-and-foul-balls-to-the-head-your-wild-stories-of-blue-jays-fandom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hot-dogs-nicknames-and-foul-balls-to-the-head-your-wild-stories-of-blue-jays-fandom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the Blue Jays-Mariners series]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down the Blue Jays' wild-card series matchup against the Seattle Mariners, which begins Friday in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-blue-jays-mariners-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-blue-jays-mariners-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred were fired by the Kansas Cty Royals on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/royals-fire-manager-mike-matheny-after-65-97-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/royals-fire-manager-mike-matheny-after-65-97-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneider has impressed since being named Blue Jays interim manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months into the job as interim manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and John Schneider appears to have settled into the job quite nicely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/schneider-has-impressed-since-being-named-blue-jays-interim-manager/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/schneider-has-impressed-since-being-named-blue-jays-interim-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otto López shines as Blue Jays split doubleheader with Orioles to finish regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto L&oacute;pez hit a tie-breaking two-run single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Orioles 5-1 to secure a split of Wednesday's doubleheader in Baltimore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/otto-lpez-shines-as-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-with-orioles-to-finish-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/otto-lpez-shines-as-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-with-orioles-to-finish-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otto Lopez shines as Blue Jays split doubleheader with Orioles to finish regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto Lopez hit a tie-breaking two-run single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Orioles 5-1 to secure a split of Wednesday's doubleheader in Baltimore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/otto-lopez-shines-as-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-with-orioles-to-finish-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/otto-lopez-shines-as-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-with-orioles-to-finish-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays prospect Otto Lopez collects 3 hits in loss to O's in doubleheader opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays prospect Otto Lopez opened Wednesday's doubleheader with a team-leading three hits in a 5-4 loss to the hometown Baltimore Orioles. Gabriel Moreno added a three-run home run in the sixth inning to give Toronto a 4-0 lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-prospect-otto-lopez-collects-3-hits-in-loss-to-os-in-doubleheader-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-prospect-otto-lopez-collects-3-hits-in-loss-to-os-in-doubleheader-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays to take on Mariners in wild-card round of post-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays' first foe in the playoffs is now official. Toronto is slated to take on the Seattle Mariners in the American League wild-card round. The series will lead off Friday at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-to-take-on-mariners-in-wild-card-round-of-post-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-to-take-on-mariners-in-wild-card-round-of-post-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Judge hits 62nd home run, surpassing Maris's American League record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night, breaking Roger Maris' American League record and setting what some fans consider baseball's "clean" standard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-hits-62nd-home-run-surpassing-mariss-american-league-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-hits-62nd-home-run-surpassing-mariss-american-league-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hits American League record 62nd home run, passing Roger Maris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night, breaking Roger Maris' American League record and setting what some fans consider baseball's "clean" standard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/aaron-judge-hits-american-league-record-62nd-home-run-passing-roger-maris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/aaron-judge-hits-american-league-record-62nd-home-run-passing-roger-maris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MLB playoffs are headed back to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down what's to come next for the Blue Jays, who clinched homefield advantage in the first round of the playoffs on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-mlb-playoffs-are-headed-back-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-mlb-playoffs-are-headed-back-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Marinaccio shin injury latest blow for Yankees bullpen entering post-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio was put on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, another blow to the injury-plagued New York bullpen before the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ron-marinaccio-shin-injury-latest-blow-for-yankees-bullpen-entering-post-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ron-marinaccio-shin-injury-latest-blow-for-yankees-bullpen-entering-post-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays faithful: Tell us your fandom stories ahead of the MLB playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays are back in the playoffs and fans across Canada are gearing up for what will be the biggest series of the season so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-faithful-tell-us-your-fandom-stories-ahead-of-the-mlb-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-faithful-tell-us-your-fandom-stories-ahead-of-the-mlb-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian manager Rob Thomson leads Phillies to 1st playoff berth since 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Canadian interim manager Rob Thomson would be dancing in a champagne shower come October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-manager-rob-thomson-leads-phillies-to-1st-playoff-berth-since-2011/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-manager-rob-thomson-leads-phillies-to-1st-playoff-berth-since-2011/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Pujols surpasses Babe Ruth in career RBIs after belting 703rd home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run Monday night, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four consecutive walks in the ninth inning to force home the winning run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-surpasses-babe-ruth-in-career-rbis-after-belting-703rd-home-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-surpasses-babe-ruth-in-career-rbis-after-belting-703rd-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays edge closer to AL's top wild-card spot, home-field advantage with rain-shortened win over O's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 32nd homer and the Toronto Blue Jays edged closer to the top seed for an American League wild card series with a 5-1 rain-shortened victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night in game shortened by rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-edge-closer-to-als-top-wild-card-spot-home-field-advantage-with-rain-shortened-win-over-os/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-edge-closer-to-als-top-wild-card-spot-home-field-advantage-with-rain-shortened-win-over-os/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays clinch AL's top wild-card spot, home-field advantage following rain-shortened win over O's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 32nd homer and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched the top seed for an American League wild card series following a 5-1 rain-shortened victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-clinch-als-top-wild-card-spot-home-field-advantage-following-rain-shortened-win-over-os/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-clinch-als-top-wild-card-spot-home-field-advantage-following-rain-shortened-win-over-os/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox manager Tony La Russa steps down due to heart issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox on Monday because of a heart issue, ending a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer got his first job as a big league skipper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-steps-down-due-to-heart-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-steps-down-due-to-heart-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hits 702nd home run, ties Babe Ruth in RBIs in Cardinals' loss to Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hit his 702nd career home run and tied Babe Ruth for second on the all-time RBI on Sunday, but the Pittsburgh Pirates took the game from the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-hits-702nd-home-run-ties-babe-ruth-in-rbis-in-cardinals-loss-to-pirates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-hits-702nd-home-run-ties-babe-ruth-in-rbis-in-cardinals-loss-to-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays closer to securing AL's top wild card spot, home-field advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez had two home runs, one a solo shot and the other a two-run blast, as the Toronto Blue Jays downed the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-3 on 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Josh hit cleanup and played first base and Bo, who was called up from the minors Saturday, hit fifth as the DH.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-naylor-brothers-hit-back-to-back-sunday-for-playoff-bound-guardians/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-naylor-brothers-hit-back-to-back-sunday-for-playoff-bound-guardians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox manager Tony La Russa reportedly retiring Monday due to medical situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is expected to announce his retirement Monday with one year remaining on his contract, USA Today reports. He didn't manage in September due to an ongoing medical situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-reportedly-retiring-monday-due-to-medical-situation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-reportedly-retiring-monday-due-to-medical-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rout Red Sox for 2nd straight game to take final home series of regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catcher Danny Jansen was a triple short of hitting for the cycle to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rout-red-sox-for-2nd-straight-game-to-take-final-home-series-of-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rout-red-sox-for-2nd-straight-game-to-take-final-home-series-of-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels, Ohtani avoid arbitration with record 1-Year, $30M US Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a one-year, $30 million&nbsp;US deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2023 season in the two-way superstar's final year of arbitration eligibility before free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-ohtani-avoid-arbitration-with-record-1-year-30m-us-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-ohtani-avoid-arbitration-with-record-1-year-30m-us-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' bats come alive in rout of Red Sox win as Toronto finally celebrates making playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer had a three-run homer as part of a four-run inning as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Boston Red Sox 9-0 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-come-alive-in-rout-of-red-sox-win-as-toronto-finally-celebrates-making-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-come-alive-in-rout-of-red-sox-win-as-toronto-finally-celebrates-making-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays officially clinch post-season spot with Orioles' loss to Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays secured a playoff berth Thursday without even taking the field. Canada's lone big-league team started the day with a magic number of one and locked up a wild-card spot when the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-officially-clinch-post-season-spot-with-orioles-loss-to-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-officially-clinch-post-season-spot-with-orioles-loss-to-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ontario residential school survivor to throw 1st pitch at Jays game Friday in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays and the Jays Care Foundation have asked a residential school survivor to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, at the Toronto game against the Boston Red Sox. Dolores Naponse from Atikameksheng Anishnawbeck will get to be on the mound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/northern-ontario-residential-school-survivor-to-throw-1st-pitch-at-jays-game-friday-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/northern-ontario-residential-school-survivor-to-throw-1st-pitch-at-jays-game-friday-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna just misses catching Aaron Judge's 61st home run ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto restaurant owner came agonizingly close to catching Aaron Judge's historic 61st home run ball Wednesday after Judge went deep in the seventh inning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fan-frankie-lasagna-just-misses-catching-aaron-judges-61st-home-run-ball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fan-frankie-lasagna-just-misses-catching-aaron-judges-61st-home-run-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Judge hits 61st home run, ties Maris' American League record in win over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris' American League record of 61 home runs in a season, going deep for the New York Yankees against the&nbsp;Blue Jays on Wednesday night in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-hits-61st-home-run-ties-maris-american-league-record-in-win-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-hits-61st-home-run-ties-maris-american-league-record-in-win-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Judge hits 61st home run, ties Maris' American League record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris' American League record of 61 home runs in a season, going deep for the New York Yankees against the&nbsp;Blue Jays on Wednesday night in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-hits-61st-home-run-ties-maris-american-league-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-judge-hits-61st-home-run-ties-maris-american-league-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bandwagon fan's guide to the Blue Jays' playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[After narrowly missing out on the postseason in 2021, the Toronto Blue Jays punched their ticket to the playoffs Thursday in a newly expanded wildcard field when the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Boston Red Sox. Now that they're in the postseason, CBC Toronto is here to answer your burning bandwagon questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/a-bandwagon-fans-guide-to-the-blue-jays-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/a-bandwagon-fans-guide-to-the-blue-jays-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bandwagon fan's guide to the Blue Jays' drive to the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[After narrowly missing out on the postseason in 2021, the Toronto Blue Jays are on the cusp of punching their ticket to the playoffs in a newly expanded wildcard field. The team could clinch a spot Wednesday night if the Jays beat the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles lose to the Boston Red Sox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/a-bandwagon-fans-guide-to-the-blue-jays-drive-to-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/a-bandwagon-fans-guide-to-the-blue-jays-drive-to-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge walks 4 times as Yankees beat Blue Jays to clinch AL East title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleyber Torres drove in three runs with three singles to help the New York Yankees clinch the American League East title with a 5-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-walks-4-times-as-yankees-beat-blue-jays-to-clinch-al-east-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-walks-4-times-as-yankees-beat-blue-jays-to-clinch-al-east-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Watch: Broadcasters hope to hit home run with call of historic moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't the only one who wants to hit a home run during New York's three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The broadcasters want to knock it out of the park, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-watch-broadcasters-hope-to-hit-home-run-with-call-of-historic-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judge-watch-broadcasters-hope-to-hit-home-run-with-call-of-historic-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When your baseball ticket feels like a lotto ticket: Jays fans could snag historic Aaron Judge home run ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[With MLB history once again on the line Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, one collectibles expert says sitting in the outfield is a little bit like holding a lottery ticket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/when-your-baseball-ticket-feels-like-a-lotto-ticket-jays-fans-could-snag-historic-aaron-judge-home-run-ball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/when-your-baseball-ticket-feels-like-a-lotto-ticket-jays-fans-could-snag-historic-aaron-judge-home-run-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. secures walk-off win in 10th as Blue Jays contain Judge, beat Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashed a one-out walk-off single to left field to score Cavan Biggio for the deciding run in a 3-2 win against the New York Yankees in 10 innings on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-secures-walk-off-win-in-10th-as-blue-jays-contain-judge-beat-yankees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-secures-walk-off-win-in-10th-as-blue-jays-contain-judge-beat-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unvaccinated pro athletes permitted to play in Canada after mandate dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government officials on Monday confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month, meaning unvaccinated major leaguers would be allowed to play in Toronto should the Blue Jays make the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/unvaccinated-pro-athletes-permitted-to-play-in-canada-after-mandate-dropped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/unvaccinated-pro-athletes-permitted-to-play-in-canada-after-mandate-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees slugger Judge arrives in Toronto looking to make MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge is taking his record chase on the road. One home run short of Roger Maris' American League mark of 61, Judge will try to end a five-game streak without a homer on Monday night when the New York Yankees open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-slugger-judge-arrives-in-toronto-looking-to-make-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-slugger-judge-arrives-in-toronto-looking-to-make-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homer-happy Blue Jays regain 2-game lead over Rays in AL wild-card race]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer homered twice, Alejandro Kirk and Teoscar Hernandez also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 on Sunday to gain a four-game split in St. Petersburg, 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-merrifield-lift-blue-jays-over-rays-for-top-al-wild-card-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners trade deadline pickup Luis Castillo agrees to 5-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seattle Mariners have locked up another ace for their pitching staff, agreeing to a five-year contract with right-hander Luis Castillo on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-trade-deadline-pickup-luis-castillo-agrees-to-5-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-trade-deadline-pickup-luis-castillo-agrees-to-5-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors advise La Russa to not return this season as White Sox manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox say Tony La Russa, who turns 78 on Oct. 4, had "additional testing and medical procedures over the past week," and doctors have directed the Hall of Famer to stay away from managing for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/doctors-advise-la-russa-to-not-return-this-season-as-white-sox-manager/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/doctors-advise-la-russa-to-not-return-this-season-as-white-sox-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals' Albert Pujols becomes 4th player in MLB history to hit 700 home runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th career home run on Friday night, connecting for his second drive of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and becoming the fourth player to reach the milestone in major league history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cardinals-albert-pujols-becomes-4th-player-in-mlb-history-to-hit-700-home-runs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/cardinals-albert-pujols-becomes-4th-player-in-mlb-history-to-hit-700-home-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Pujols becomes 4th player in MLB history to hit 700 home runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th career home run on Friday night, becoming the fourth player to reach the milestone in major league history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-becomes-4th-player-in-mlb-history-to-hit-700-home-runs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-becomes-4th-player-in-mlb-history-to-hit-700-home-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arozarena drives in 6 runs as Rays defeat Blue Jays, tie for AL wild-card lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Arozarena hit his 20th homer and drove in six runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 10-6 Friday night, tying the Blue Jays at the top of the AL wild-card standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/arozarena-drives-in-6-runs-as-rays-defeat-blue-jays-tie-for-al-wild-card-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/arozarena-drives-in-6-runs-as-rays-defeat-blue-jays-tie-for-al-wild-card-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champs! So much to celebrate after historic London Majors win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London Majors have won the Intercounty Baseball League Championship for the second year in a row, marking a historic moment for the team not seen since 1948.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/champs-so-much-to-celebrate-after-historic-london-majors-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/champs-so-much-to-celebrate-after-historic-london-majors-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazing, all-Black Ontario baseball team gets the video game treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's all a bit surreal for Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins Jr., to see the newest players added to Major League Baseball's top-selling video game series, The Show. The 1934 Chatham Coloured All-Stars champions, including his dad, have been brought back to life &ndash; and are ready to play ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trailblazing-all-black-ontario-baseball-team-gets-the-video-game-treatment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/trailblazing-all-black-ontario-baseball-team-gets-the-video-game-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop opener to Rays in crucial 4-game series between playoff contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Thursday night in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-opener-to-rays-in-crucial-4-game-series-between-playoff-contenders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-opener-to-rays-in-crucial-4-game-series-between-playoff-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Bay baseball team optimistic for 2023 season as Canada may soon drop border vaccine requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Canadian government poised to drop vaccination requirements at the border next week, the return of the Thunder Bay Border Cats baseball team in 2023&nbsp;is looking much more likely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/thunder-bay-baseball-team-optimistic-for-2023-season-as-canada-may-soon-drop-border-vaccine-requirements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/thunder-bay-baseball-team-optimistic-for-2023-season-as-canada-may-soon-drop-border-vaccine-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays suffer extra-inning loss after Phillies rally in series finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Vierling had five hits, including the game-winning RBI single in the 10th, to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-suffer-extra-inning-loss-after-phillies-rally-in-series-finale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-suffer-extra-inning-loss-after-phillies-rally-in-series-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge's 60th homer sparks Yankees' comeback win over Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run and Giancarlo Stanton followed with a game-ending grand slam, completing the New York Yankees' stunning five-run, ninth-inning rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judges-60th-homer-sparks-yankees-comeback-win-over-pirates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judges-60th-homer-sparks-yankees-comeback-win-over-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman, Bradley Jr. dingers help Blue Jays outslug Phillies in offensive series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Jackie Bradley Jr. added a three-run shot in the ninth and the Toronto Blue Jays used 21 hits to rough up the Philadelphia Phillies 18-11 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams fighting for wild-card berths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-bradley-jr-dingers-help-blue-jays-outslug-phillies-in-offensive-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-bradley-jr-dingers-help-blue-jays-outslug-phillies-in-offensive-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada 'likely' to drop vaccine mandates, permitting unvaccinated athletes to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is leaning toward&nbsp;dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering Canada &mdash; ending random COVID-19 testing at airports &mdash; and making the use of the ArriveCan app optional by the end of this month, a senior government source told CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-likely-to-drop-vaccine-mandates-permitting-unvaccinated-athletes-to-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-likely-to-drop-vaccine-mandates-permitting-unvaccinated-athletes-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Expo, legendary base-stealing shortstop Maury Wills dies at 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. He was 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-expo-legendary-base-stealing-shortstop-maury-wills-dies-at-89/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-expo-legendary-base-stealing-shortstop-maury-wills-dies-at-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff-hungry Orioles turn triple play and rally in 9th inning to beat Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano blew a save opportunity for only the fifth time this season, allowing three ninth-inning runs in a 5-4 loss to the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/playoff-hungry-orioles-turn-triple-play-and-rally-in-9th-inning-to-beat-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/playoff-hungry-orioles-turn-triple-play-and-rally-in-9th-inning-to-beat-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapia's bases-clearing double leads Blue Jays past Orioles to widen gap in wild-card race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raimel Tapia's bases-clearing double in the fifth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tapias-bases-clearing-double-leads-blue-jays-past-orioles-to-widen-gap-in-wild-card-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tapias-bases-clearing-double-leads-blue-jays-past-orioles-to-widen-gap-in-wild-card-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hits 698th home run in Cardinals' win over Reds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a two-run drive that pulled the St Louis Cardinals into a sixth-inning tie with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.&nbsp;The Cardinals went on to win 6-5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-hits-698th-home-run-in-cardinals-win-over-reds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-hits-698th-home-run-in-cardinals-win-over-reds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince George, B.C.'s Jared Young helps team win in his first U.S. major league baseball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Young, 27, hit a double in his debut game Friday with the Chicago Cubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/prince-george-bcs-jared-young-helps-team-win-in-his-first-us-major-league-baseball-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:37:00 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Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-hits-2-homers-to-lead-blue-jays-past-orioles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-hits-2-homers-to-lead-blue-jays-past-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman hits 2 homers as Blue Jays defeat Orioles to open crucial series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman had a solo home run and a two-run homer to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-hits-2-homers-as-blue-jays-defeat-orioles-to-open-crucial-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-hits-2-homers-as-blue-jays-defeat-orioles-to-open-crucial-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays make history with MLB's 1st all-Latino lineup in lopsided victory over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yandy Diaz had a three-run homer in the second inning and the Tampa Bay Rays never looked back in a 11-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-make-history-with-mlbs-1st-all-latino-lineup-in-lopsided-victory-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rays-make-history-with-mlbs-1st-all-latino-lineup-in-lopsided-victory-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diaz's 3-run homer sparks Rays in lopsided win over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yandy Diaz had a three-run homer in the second inning and the Tampa Bay Rays never looked back in a 11-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/diazs-3-run-homer-sparks-rays-in-lopsided-win-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/diazs-3-run-homer-sparks-rays-in-lopsided-win-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Pujols records 2,200th RBI, Cardinals' duo makes history in win over Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols&nbsp;hit the 2,220th RBI of his career with&nbsp;an RBI double in the eighth inning. Pujols became&nbsp;the third player in MLB history to reach the historic mark after Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth and remains at 697 career home runs, fourth on the all-time list behind Barry Bonds (762), Aaron (755) and Ruth (714).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-records-2200th-rbi-cardinals-duo-makes-history-in-win-over-brewers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-records-2200th-rbi-cardinals-duo-makes-history-in-win-over-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. hits 100th career home run as Blue Jays beat Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo homer in the first inning and later added an RBI as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-hits-100th-career-home-run-as-blue-jays-beat-rays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-hits-100th-career-home-run-as-blue-jays-beat-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league baseball players officially form union 17 days after organizing began]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Major League Baseball Players Association became the bargaining agent for more than 5,500 minor leaguers on Wednesday, completing a lightning fast organization campaign that launched just 17 days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/minor-league-baseball-players-officially-form-union-17-days-after-organizing-began/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/minor-league-baseball-players-officially-form-union-17-days-after-organizing-began/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avery Smith makes history as 1st female Holland College Hurricanes baseball player]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Holland College Hurricanes have their first female baseball player on the roster: 17-year-old pitcher and second baseman Avery Smith took to the field in Fredericton over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/avery-smith-makes-history-as-1st-female-holland-college-hurricanes-baseball-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/avery-smith-makes-history-as-1st-female-holland-college-hurricanes-baseball-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer's 2-run homer helps Blue Jays split doubleheader against Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit a two-run homer as part of a four-run seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 on Tuesday to split a day-night doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-2-run-homer-helps-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-against-rays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-2-run-homer-helps-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-against-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch White returns from triple-A, struggles on mound as Blue Jays drop 1st of doubleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Arozarena drove in runs in the first and third innings as the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mitch-white-returns-from-triple-a-struggles-on-mound-as-blue-jays-drop-1st-of-doubleheader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mitch-white-returns-from-triple-a-struggles-on-mound-as-blue-jays-drop-1st-of-doubleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch White returns from triple-A and struggles on mound early in Blue Jays loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch White, called up to be the Blue Jays' 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader, followed opener Julian Merryweather in Game 1 and allowed three earned runs in the third inning of a 4-2 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mitch-white-returns-from-triple-a-and-struggles-on-mound-early-in-blue-jays-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mitch-white-returns-from-triple-a-and-struggles-on-mound-early-in-blue-jays-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Manoah scratched from Game 1 of doubleheader vs. Rays with stomach issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays scratched right-hander Alek Manoah from his scheduled start in the opener of Tuesday's doubleheader with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at 1:07 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-scratched-from-game-1-of-doubleheader-vs-rays-with-stomach-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-scratched-from-game-1-of-doubleheader-vs-rays-with-stomach-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will amateur baseball come back to Thunder Bay? Final decision on Northwoods League season still to be made]]></title><description><![CDATA[The commissioner of the Northwoods League says a final decision on the 2023 return of the Thunder Bay Border Cats has not yet been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/will-amateur-baseball-come-back-to-thunder-bay-final-decision-on-northwoods-league-season-still-to-be-made/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/will-amateur-baseball-come-back-to-thunder-bay-final-decision-on-northwoods-league-season-still-to-be-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's late 2-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-late-2-run-homer-lifts-blue-jays-over-rays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-late-2-run-homer-lifts-blue-jays-over-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels' Mike Trout homers in 7th straight game, 1 shy of MLB record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game Monday night, one shy of the major league record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-mike-trout-homers-in-7th-straight-game-1-shy-of-mlb-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-mike-trout-homers-in-7th-straight-game-1-shy-of-mlb-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' offence goes quiet in series finale loss to Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Perez allowed one run in six innings, Adolis Garcia homered for the second consecutive game and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-goes-quiet-in-series-finale-loss-to-rangers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-goes-quiet-in-series-finale-loss-to-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Pujols belts 697th home run, passing A-Rod into 4th on all-time list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that rallied the St. Louis Cardinals over the hometown Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-belts-697th-home-run-passing-a-rod-into-4th-on-all-time-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/albert-pujols-belts-697th-home-run-passing-a-rod-into-4th-on-all-time-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm going to try to enjoy it': Pujols swats 696th career homer in Cardinals' win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hit his 696th home run, tying Alex Rodriguez for fourth place on the career list, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the hometown Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/im-going-to-try-to-enjoy-it-pujols-swats-696th-career-homer-in-cardinals-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/im-going-to-try-to-enjoy-it-pujols-swats-696th-career-homer-in-cardinals-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bottom of Blue Jays' order leads early onslaught in win over Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen homered and matching a career high with four hits, Santiago Espinal tied his career highs with three hits and three RBIs, and Raimel Tapia hit a three-run homer as Toronto's bottom of the order led an early onslaught in an 11-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bottom-of-blue-jays-order-leads-early-onslaught-in-win-over-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bottom-of-blue-jays-order-leads-early-onslaught-in-win-over-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB, players reach minor league union deal: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The players' association will submit union authorization cards to an arbitrator on Wednesday under an agreement with Major League Baseball that will lead to collective bargaining for approximately 5,500 farmhands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-reach-minor-league-union-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-reach-minor-league-union-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blue Jay Edwin Jackson retires after pitching for record 14 MLB teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-travelled pitcher Edwin Jackson, who spent 17 seasons in the majors and one with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday &mdash; his 39th birthday and the 19th anniversary of his big-league debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-edwin-jackson-retires-after-pitching-for-record-14-mlb-teams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ex-blue-jay-edwin-jackson-retires-after-pitching-for-record-14-mlb-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unionville baseball tournament raises $30K for organ donation charities]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the unexpected death of 26-year-old Brian Steinman, family and friends have created a baseball tournament in his name to raise money and awareness of organ donation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/unionville-baseball-tournament-raises-30k-for-organ-donation-charities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/unionville-baseball-tournament-raises-30k-for-organ-donation-charities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette hits 5th homer in 4 games as Blue Jays beat Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette homered for the fifth time in the last four games, Danny Jansen hit a tie-breaking RBI single in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Toronto Blue Jays beat Texas 4-3 on Friday night, when top Rangers prospect Josh Jung hit a home run in his first career at-bat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-hits-5th-homer-in-4-games-as-blue-jays-beat-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-hits-5th-homer-in-4-games-as-blue-jays-beat-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB says it is prepared to voluntarily recognize formation of a minor league union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is ready to voluntarily accept the formation of a minor league union, a key step that will lead to collective bargaining and possibly a strike threat at the start of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-says-it-is-prepared-to-voluntarily-recognize-formation-of-a-minor-league-union/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-says-it-is-prepared-to-voluntarily-recognize-formation-of-a-minor-league-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB set to announce pitch clocks, shift limits for 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is set to announce a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-set-to-announce-pitch-clocks-shift-limits-for-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-set-to-announce-pitch-clocks-shift-limits-for-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is introducing some of its most radical rules next season, adopting a pitch clock and limiting defensive shifts after concluding modern analytics created a slower, less entertaining sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-adopts-pitch-clock-shift-limits-bigger-bases-for-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-adopts-pitch-clock-shift-limits-bigger-bases-for-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays in control of playoff destiny ahead of regular season stretch drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series win over the Baltimore Orioles this week gave the Toronto Blue Jays some much-needed breathing room in the American League playoff race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-in-control-of-playoff-destiny-ahead-of-regular-season-stretch-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-in-control-of-playoff-destiny-ahead-of-regular-season-stretch-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah helps propel Blue Jays over Orioles to secure 6th win in last 7 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah retired 22 of his final 23 hitters in an impressive eight-inning performance, and the Toronto Blue Jays wrapped up a successful series in Baltimore with a 4-1 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-helps-propel-blue-jays-over-orioles-to-secure-6th-win-in-last-7-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-helps-propel-blue-jays-over-orioles-to-secure-6th-win-in-last-7-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles snap Blue Jays' 5-game winning streak in heated affair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman hit a bases-loaded double during a five-run third inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded with a 9-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night in a heated game in which both benches briefly emptied in the middle of the seventh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-snap-blue-jays-5-game-winning-streak-in-heated-affair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-snap-blue-jays-5-game-winning-streak-in-heated-affair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman shines in return to Baltimore to help Blue Jays win 1st game of doubleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gausman made a triumphant return to Camden Yards and Teoscar Hernandez homered, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in the opener of a doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-shines-in-return-to-baltimore-to-help-blue-jays-win-1st-game-of-doubleheader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-shines-in-return-to-baltimore-to-help-blue-jays-win-1st-game-of-doubleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bo Bichette's 3 homers helps lead Jays to sweep of Orioles in doubleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a career-high three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 Monday night to complete a sweep and widen their lead in the AL wild-card race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bo-bichettes-3-homers-helps-lead-jays-to-sweep-of-orioles-in-doubleheader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bo-bichettes-3-homers-helps-lead-jays-to-sweep-of-orioles-in-doubleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hold off Pirates to complete 3-game sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hold-off-pirates-to-complete-3-game-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hold-off-pirates-to-complete-3-game-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's bases-clearing double leads Blue Jays past Pirates for 4th win in 5 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-bases-clearing-double-leads-blue-jays-past-pirates-for-4th-win-in-5-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-bases-clearing-double-leads-blue-jays-past-pirates-for-4th-win-in-5-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah, Bichette power Blue Jays to shutout win over Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and Bo Bichette homered, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-bichette-power-blue-jays-to-shutout-win-over-pirates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-bichette-power-blue-jays-to-shutout-win-over-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB suspends pitcher Carlos Martinez 85 games for violating domestic violence policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball has suspended free agent pitcher Carlos Martinez for 85 games for violating its joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-suspends-pitcher-carlos-martinez-85-games-for-violating-domestic-violence-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-suspends-pitcher-carlos-martinez-85-games-for-violating-domestic-violence-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes's homer, Hoerner's double help Cubs hold off Blue Jays, avoid sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franmil Reyes had a home run and Nico Hoerner's double scored two runs as the Chicago Cubs held off the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reyess-homer-hoerners-double-help-cubs-hold-off-blue-jays-avoid-sweep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reyess-homer-hoerners-double-help-cubs-hold-off-blue-jays-avoid-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes' homer, Hoerner's double help Cubs hold off Blue Jays, avoid sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franmil Reyes had a home run and Nico Hoerner's double scored two runs as the Chicago Cubs held off the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reyes-homer-hoerners-double-help-cubs-hold-off-blue-jays-avoid-sweep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reyes-homer-hoerners-double-help-cubs-hold-off-blue-jays-avoid-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY Yankees among co-investors in takeover of renowned Italian soccer club AC Milan]]></title><description><![CDATA[AC Milan announced the closing of its latest ownership change Wednesday, which involves a minority stake for Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ny-yankees-among-co-investors-in-takeover-of-renowned-italian-soccer-club-ac-milan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ny-yankees-among-co-investors-in-takeover-of-renowned-italian-soccer-club-ac-milan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez's 3-run homer helps Blue Jays past Cubs to spoil Stroman's Toronto return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez's three-run homer in the sixth inning gave Toronto its first lead of the game as the Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandezs-3-run-homer-helps-blue-jays-past-cubs-to-spoil-stromans-toronto-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandezs-3-run-homer-helps-blue-jays-past-cubs-to-spoil-stromans-toronto-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver's Little Mountain gets big B.C. welcome after trip to Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Little Mountain Baseball All-Stars&nbsp;returned home to a heroes' welcome&nbsp;on Tuesday after representing Canada at the&nbsp;Little League World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vancouvers-little-mountain-gets-big-bc-welcome-after-trip-to-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vancouvers-little-mountain-gets-big-bc-welcome-after-trip-to-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clutch Jansen plays hero as Blue Jays earn walk-off win in series opener against Cubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen drilled a walk-off single to left field to end the Toronto Blue Jays' three-game losing streak with a 5-4 come-from-behind win against the Chicago Cubs on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/clutch-jansen-plays-hero-as-blue-jays-earn-walk-off-win-in-series-opener-against-cubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/clutch-jansen-plays-hero-as-blue-jays-earn-walk-off-win-in-series-opener-against-cubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB players' association trying to unionize minor leaguers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Major League Baseball Players Association is attempting to unionize minor leaguers, reversing decades of opposition, and will circulate union authorization cards among players with minor league contracts to form a separate bargaining unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-association-trying-to-unionize-minor-leaguers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-association-trying-to-unionize-minor-leaguers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost weekend: Angels keep Blue Jays bats quiet in completing 3-game sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani and Luis Rengifo belted two-run homers to push the visiting Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 win Sunday to sweep the Blue Jays, who were outscored 22-3 and managed only 17 hits in the three-game series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/lost-weekend-angels-keep-blue-jays-bats-quiet-in-completing-3-game-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/lost-weekend-angels-keep-blue-jays-bats-quiet-in-completing-3-game-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mickey Mantle rookie card sold for $50K US in 1991 fetches record $12.6 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million US Sunday, blasting into the record books as the most ever paid for sports memorabilia in a market that has grown exponentially more lucrative in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mickey-mantle-rookie-card-sold-for-50k-us-in-1991-fetches-record-126-million/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mickey-mantle-rookie-card-sold-for-50k-us-in-1991-fetches-record-126-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani outduels Manoah as Angels shut out Blue Jays for 2nd straight game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani was the superior pitcher in his duel with Alek Manoah, yielding only two hits in seven innings in the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-outduels-manoah-as-angels-shut-out-blue-jays-for-2nd-straight-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ohtani-outduels-manoah-as-angels-shut-out-blue-jays-for-2nd-straight-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners star Julio Rodriguez agrees to potentially record-breaking contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners are set on a long-term relationship in the Pacific Northwest, agreeing to a 12-year, $209.3-million US contract starting next season that would be worth $469.6 million over 17 years if he wins two MVP awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-star-julio-rodriguez-agrees-to-potentially-record-breaking-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mariners-star-julio-rodriguez-agrees-to-potentially-record-breaking-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels snap slump by thumping tired Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's two-run triple was part of a five-run second inning to help the Los Angeles Angels snap a six-game losing streak with a 12-0 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-snap-slump-by-thumping-tired-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-snap-slump-by-thumping-tired-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays survive 9th inning, win in 10th to sweep Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automatic runner Cavan Biggio slid under the tag to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-5 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep and earn their eighth straight win at Fenway Park in Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-survive-9th-inning-win-in-10th-to-sweep-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-survive-9th-inning-win-in-10th-to-sweep-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer's 10th-inning RBI double lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox for 6th win in 7 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston reliever Ryan Brasier that scored automatic runner Jackie Bradley Jr. and lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Red Sox 3-2 Wednesday night at Fenway&nbsp;Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-10th-inning-rbi-double-lifts-blue-jays-over-red-sox-for-6th-win-in-7-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-10th-inning-rbi-double-lifts-blue-jays-over-red-sox-for-6th-win-in-7-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays open 2023 on 10-day trip before returning to revamped dome]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays will begin next season on a lengthy road trip before returning home to a renovated Rogers Centre. The first phase will include replacing all 500 level seats, removing entire sections altogether and creating spaces for spectators to congregate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-open-2023-on-10-day-trip-before-returning-to-revamped-dome/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-open-2023-on-10-day-trip-before-returning-to-revamped-dome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers all-star pitcher Buehler has 2nd career Tommy John surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers all-star pitcher Walker Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career on Tuesday, leaving Los Angeles to head into the post-season and likely next year without a key member of the starting rotation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-all-star-pitcher-buehler-has-2nd-career-tommy-john-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-all-star-pitcher-buehler-has-2nd-career-tommy-john-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Jr. sparks 8-run inning against former team in Blue Jays' win over Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackie Bradley Jr. doubled and scored to key an eight-run inning against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bradley-jr-sparks-8-run-inning-against-former-team-in-blue-jays-win-over-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bradley-jr-sparks-8-run-inning-against-former-team-in-blue-jays-win-over-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. apologizes for 80-game drug ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized privately to his San Diego Padres teammates for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, then publicly expressed remorse for the 80-game suspension that will keep him off the field well into next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/suspended-padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-apologizes-for-80-game-drug-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/suspended-padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-apologizes-for-80-game-drug-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's rally falls short, eliminated with defeat to Curacao at Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dream run is over for the Little Mountain Little Leaguers of Vancouver who, despite a desperate sixth-inning rally, were beaten 4-2 Tuesday and eliminated from title contention by a well-rounded team from Willemstad, Curacao.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-rally-falls-short-eliminated-with-defeat-to-curacao-at-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadas-rally-falls-short-eliminated-with-defeat-to-curacao-at-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada no-hit in loss to Mexico at Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico defeated Canada's entry in the 75th Little League World Series 10-0 with a no-hitter and walk-off hit to end it in the fifth inning on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-no-hit-in-loss-to-mexico-at-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-no-hit-in-loss-to-mexico-at-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' 4-game win streak snapped by Yankees as tempers flare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Benintendi hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-4-game-win-streak-snapped-by-yankees-as-tempers-flare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-4-game-win-streak-snapped-by-yankees-as-tempers-flare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' 4-game win streak snapped by Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-4-game-win-streak-snapped-by-yankees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-4-game-win-streak-snapped-by-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays continue to chip away at Yankees' division lead with 4th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-continue-to-chip-away-at-yankees-division-lead-with-4th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-continue-to-chip-away-at-yankees-division-lead-with-4th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Island baseball team devastated after season is cut short]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's 178 teams accredited by Baseball Quebec that won't be heading to playoffs this season. One teams says miscommunication over an important deadline is to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/west-island-baseball-team-devastated-after-season-is-cut-short/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/west-island-baseball-team-devastated-after-season-is-cut-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman pitches 7 sharp innings as Blue Jays shut out Yankees for 3rd straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gausman tossed seven sharp innings and the Toronto Blue Jays became the latest team to shut out the New York Yankees, beating the AL East leaders 4-0 Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-pitches-7-sharp-innings-as-blue-jays-shut-out-yankees-for-3rd-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-pitches-7-sharp-innings-as-blue-jays-shut-out-yankees-for-3rd-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Black team inducted into Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been 70 years since the Indian Head Rockets hit the baseball field, but its two surviving members still have vivid memories of playing as an all-Black team on the Prairies. This summer, Saskatchewan is celebrating its baseball history and the legacy of barrier-breaking players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/all-black-team-inducted-into-saskatchewan-baseball-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/all-black-team-inducted-into-saskatchewan-baseball-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr., Springer lead Blue Jays to rout of slumping Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-springer-lead-blue-jays-to-rout-of-slumping-yankees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-springer-lead-blue-jays-to-rout-of-slumping-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-year-old Saskatoon heart surgery survivor throws first pitch at Blue Jays game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-year-old Rocky Trainor, who has gone through three open heart surgeries, got to meet the Toronto Blue Jays and throw the ceremonial first pitch before the team took on the Baltimore Orioles this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/7-year-old-saskatoon-heart-surgery-survivor-throws-first-pitch-at-blue-jays-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/7-year-old-saskatoon-heart-surgery-survivor-throws-first-pitch-at-blue-jays-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tatis Jr.'s absence highlights baseball's ever-growing capacity for self-sabotage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players like Fernando Tatis&nbsp;Jr. and three-time MVP Mike Trout could disappear from the lineup for any number of reasons, but their production and marketing muscle aren't replaceable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tatis-jrs-absence-highlights-baseballs-ever-growing-capacity-for-self-sabotage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tatis-jrs-absence-highlights-baseballs-ever-growing-capacity-for-self-sabotage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto to have season-ending rotator cuff surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will have season-ending surgery Friday on his left rotator cuff, repairing a long-term injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-to-have-season-ending-rotator-cuff-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-to-have-season-ending-rotator-cuff-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stripling, Springer lead Blue Jays past Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer broke a scoreless tie with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Wednesday behind a stellar effort by Ross Stripling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stripling-springer-lead-blue-jays-past-orioles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stripling-springer-lead-blue-jays-past-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stripling carries no-hitter into 7th as Blue Jays beat Orioles to avoid series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer broke a scoreless tie with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Wednesday behind a stellar effort by Ross Stripling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stripling-carries-no-hitter-into-7th-as-blue-jays-beat-orioles-to-avoid-series-sweep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stripling-carries-no-hitter-into-7th-as-blue-jays-beat-orioles-to-avoid-series-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball is heating up for Canada's teams (big-league and Little)]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at what's up with the sputtering Toronto Blue Jays and Canada's Little League World Series team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-is-heating-up-for-canadas-teams-big-league-and-little/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-is-heating-up-for-canadas-teams-big-league-and-little/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays bats dry up as Orioles send Toronto spiralling to 8th loss in last 10 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back homers from Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman in the fifth inning spurred the Baltimore Orioles to a come-from-behind 4-2 win against the struggling Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-dry-up-as-orioles-send-toronto-spiralling-to-8th-loss-in-last-10-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-dry-up-as-orioles-send-toronto-spiralling-to-8th-loss-in-last-10-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloppy defence, poor pitching plagues struggling Blue Jays as Orioles claim series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles cashed in three runs thanks to sloppy defence and poor pitching from the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning to take the series opener 7-3 on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sloppy-defence-poor-pitching-plagues-struggling-blue-jays-as-orioles-claim-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sloppy-defence-poor-pitching-plagues-struggling-blue-jays-as-orioles-claim-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers fire manager Woodward in midst of his 4th straight losing season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday, with the team on pace for its sixth consecutive losing season and fourth since he took over the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-fire-manager-woodward-in-midst-of-his-4th-straight-losing-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rangers-fire-manager-woodward-in-midst-of-his-4th-straight-losing-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering some of Canada's greatest baseball players]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Joey Votto breaking Larry Walker's Canadian record for games played, CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the top big leaguers to come out of this country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/remembering-some-of-canadas-greatest-baseball-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/remembering-some-of-canadas-greatest-baseball-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series to begin in late October, could end Nov. 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Series is scheduled to start on a Friday for the first time since 1915 and could end on Nov. 5,&nbsp;its latest ever, because of the lockout that delayed opening day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/world-series-to-begin-in-late-october-could-end-nov-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/world-series-to-begin-in-late-october-could-end-nov-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Votto plays 1,989th MLB game, breaking Larry Walker's Canadian record]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Canadian has played in more Major League Baseball games than Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, who appeared in No. 1,989 on Sunday - an 8-5 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs - to break the previous mark held by Hall of Famer Larry Walker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-plays-1989th-mlb-game-breaking-larry-walkers-canadian-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/joey-votto-plays-1989th-mlb-game-breaking-larry-walkers-canadian-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians chase Gausman in 5th inning, hand Blue Jays 2nd straight series defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Josh Naylor had two singles and drove in a run as the Cleveland Guardians captured a 7-2 win in the rubber match against the hometown Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-chase-gausman-in-5th-inning-hand-blue-jays-2nd-straight-series-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-chase-gausman-in-5th-inning-hand-blue-jays-2nd-straight-series-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Games history maker Jaida Lee throws first pitch at Blue Jays home game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-year-old said following breaking barriers at Canada Summer Games, she wants to play college baseball next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-games-history-maker-jaida-lee-throws-first-pitch-at-blue-jays-home-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canada-games-history-maker-jaida-lee-throws-first-pitch-at-blue-jays-home-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez's homer powers Blue Jays past Guardians to end 3-game skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Romano earned a four-out save to preserve another shutout performance for Toronto's bullpen. Zach Pop, Adam Cimber, Anthony Bass and Jimi Garcia did not allow a run in their combined three innings. Bass (3-3) picked up the win for working a clean seventh inning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandezs-homer-powers-blue-jays-past-guardians-to-end-3-game-skid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandezs-homer-powers-blue-jays-past-guardians-to-end-3-game-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian contingent of Quantrill, Naylor inspires Guardians to big win over Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill allowed one hit in seven innings and was aided by a two-run homer from fellow Canadian Josh Naylor to blank the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 in their series opener on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-contingent-of-quantrill-naylor-inspires-guardians-to-big-win-over-jays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-contingent-of-quantrill-naylor-inspires-guardians-to-big-win-over-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games after positive drug test]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Friday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-suspended-80-games-after-positive-drug-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-suspended-80-games-after-positive-drug-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Mountain advances to Little League World Series with Canadian title victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Little Mountain Baseball All-Stars will represent Canada at the Little League World Series after defeating Moose Jaw 9-4 in the Canadian regional final on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/little-mountain-advances-to-little-league-world-series-with-canadian-title-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/little-mountain-advances-to-little-league-world-series-with-canadian-title-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers fire GM after 7 years without a playoffs appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers fired general manager Al Avila on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/detroit-tigers-fire-gm-after-7-years-without-a-playoffs-appearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/detroit-tigers-fire-gm-after-7-years-without-a-playoffs-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles rally after rain delay to beat Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rougned Odor hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-rally-after-rain-delay-to-beat-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-rally-after-rain-delay-to-beat-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays sign Jackie Bradley Jr., adding outfield depth for playoff push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a one-year major-league contract after the 32-year-old was released by Boston last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-jackie-bradley-jr-adding-outfield-depth-for-playoff-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-jackie-bradley-jr-adding-outfield-depth-for-playoff-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox's playoff hopes dealt blow with loss of pitcher Chris Sale for season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale broke his right wrist in a bike accident over the weekend and will miss the rest of the season, the team said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-soxs-playoff-hopes-dealt-blow-with-loss-of-pitcher-chris-sale-for-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-soxs-playoff-hopes-dealt-blow-with-loss-of-pitcher-chris-sale-for-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' rally falls short in loss to Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramon Urias hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Anthony Santander, Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hays also went deep to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-falls-short-in-loss-to-orioles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-falls-short-in-loss-to-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Rose dismisses sexual misconduct questions at Phillies fête]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pete Rose dismissed questions Sunday about his first appearance on the field in Philadelphia since the franchise scrapped 2017 plans to honour him because of a woman's claim she had a sexual relationship with baseball's hit king when she was a minor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pete-rose-dismisses-sexual-misconduct-questions-at-phillies-fte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pete-rose-dismisses-sexual-misconduct-questions-at-phillies-fte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Rose dismisses sexual misconduct questions at Phillies fete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pete Rose dismissed questions Sunday about his first appearance on the field in Philadelphia since the franchise scrapped 2017 plans to honour him because of a woman's claim she had a sexual relationship with baseball's hit king when she was a 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Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the visiting Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/merrifields-baserunning-helps-blue-jays-beat-twins-in-extra-inning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/merrifields-baserunning-helps-blue-jays-beat-twins-in-extra-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins top Blue Jays for 2nd straight game behind clutch Polanco, strong bullpen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Polanco had a pair of two-out RBIs and Jose Miranda homered for the Minnesota Twins, who beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 behind a stellar bullpen performance on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/twins-top-blue-jays-for-2nd-straight-game-behind-clutch-polanco-strong-bullpen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/twins-top-blue-jays-for-2nd-straight-game-behind-clutch-polanco-strong-bullpen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' comeback bid falls short as Twins even series in extra innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Gordon hit a three-run homer and scored in the 10th inning for Minnesota after a pair of miscues by Toronto catcher Danny Jansen, giving the Twins a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-comeback-bid-falls-short-as-twins-even-series-in-extra-innings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-comeback-bid-falls-short-as-twins-even-series-in-extra-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's time for Dodgers baseball': late broadcasting legend Vin Scully honoured in pre-game ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ended a pregame ceremony honouring broadcaster Vin Scully by running the crowd through a chorus of Scully's famous line, "It's time for Dodgers baseball."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/its-time-for-dodgers-baseball-late-broadcasting-legend-vin-scully-honoured-in-pre-game-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/its-time-for-dodgers-baseball-late-broadcasting-legend-vin-scully-honoured-in-pre-game-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr., Hernandez power Blue Jays over Twins in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernandez homered for the second straight day and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-to-honour-vin-scully-in-ceremony-before-fridays-game-against-padres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays' Merrifield says he's vaccinated for COVID-19, will be cleared to play in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whit Merrifield said Thursday he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jays-merrifield-says-hes-vaccinated-for-covid-19-will-be-cleared-to-play-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jays-merrifield-says-hes-vaccinated-for-covid-19-will-be-cleared-to-play-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays settle for series split with Rays as offence sputters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hits by newly acquired Jose Siri and David Peralta produced the winning run for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-settle-for-series-split-with-rays-as-offence-sputters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-settle-for-series-split-with-rays-as-offence-sputters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vin Scully, iconic Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. 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Royals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays solidified their bullpen hours before Tuesday's Major League Baseball trade deadline, acquiring relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop from the Miami Marlins for shortstop prospect Jordan Groshans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-2-time-all-star-outfielder-whit-merrifield-from-royals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-2-time-all-star-outfielder-whit-merrifield-from-royals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays acquire 2-time all-star 2nd baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays acquired two-time all-star Whit Merrifield and solidified their bullpen by adding right-handed relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop before Tuesday's Major League Baseball trade deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-2-time-all-star-2nd-basemanoutfielder-whit-merrifield/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-2-time-all-star-2nd-basemanoutfielder-whit-merrifield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline-day blockbuster: Padres to acquire superstar Soto, Bell in 8-player deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres are close to acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball's biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their post-season chances by adding one of the game's best young hitters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/deadline-day-blockbuster-padres-to-acquire-superstar-soto-bell-in-8-player-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/deadline-day-blockbuster-padres-to-acquire-superstar-soto-bell-in-8-player-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline-day blockbuster: Padres reportedly deal for superstar Juan Soto, Josh Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/deadline-day-blockbuster-padres-reportedly-deal-for-superstar-juan-soto-josh-bell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/deadline-day-blockbuster-padres-reportedly-deal-for-superstar-juan-soto-josh-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline-day blockbuster: Padres acquire superstar Soto, Josh Bell in 8-player 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Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/watch-the-2022-little-league-baseball-canadian-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/watch-the-2022-little-league-baseball-canadian-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres acquire All-Star closer Hader from Brewers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in exchange for recently benched closer Taylor Rogers and three other players in a blockbuster deal between NL playoff contenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-acquire-all-star-closer-hader-from-brewers-ahead-of-tuesdays-trade-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:58:00 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Here's what Blue Jays fans want to see]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays fans are eagerly anticipating an update on the future of the Rogers Centre after years of debate on whether to demolish or renovate the iconic stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rogers-centre-renovations-are-coming-heres-what-blue-jays-fans-want-to-see/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rogers-centre-renovations-are-coming-heres-what-blue-jays-fans-want-to-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Centre is getting a $300M reno. 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streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pujols-home-run-helps-cardinals-snap-blue-jays-7-game-win-streak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pujols-home-run-helps-cardinals-snap-blue-jays-7-game-win-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer's grand slam powers Blue Jays to victory over Cardinals, 7th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer's sixth inning grand slam lifted the Blue Jays over the St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 on Tuesday to extend Toronto's win streak to seven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-grand-slam-powers-blue-jays-to-victory-over-cardinals-7th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-grand-slam-powers-blue-jays-to-victory-over-cardinals-7th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez returns to booth after completing cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez is set to make his return to the booth tonight when Toronto takes on the St. Louis Cardinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-broadcaster-buck-martinez-returns-to-booth-after-completing-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-broadcaster-buck-martinez-returns-to-booth-after-completing-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB players' union rejects international draft proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball's goal of an international amateur draft was thwarted again when the players' association rejected management's final offer on Monday and retained direct draft-pick compensation for free agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-union-rejects-international-draft-proposal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-union-rejects-international-draft-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' bats explode early in sweep of Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raimel Tapia had three hits and drove in four runs, giving him 10 RBIs for the series, and Vladimir Guerrero had four hits for the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday as they pounded the bumbling Boston Red Sox 8-4 to complete a three-game 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-sets-tone-as-blue-jays-defeat-red-sox-for-5th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsuut'ina youth sets eyes on major leagues after taking MLB pitcher's mound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyreese Eagletail from Calgary was selected as one of 50 Indigenous players to take part in the Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tsuutina-youth-sets-eyes-on-major-leagues-after-taking-mlb-pitchers-mound/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tsuutina-youth-sets-eyes-on-major-leagues-after-taking-mlb-pitchers-mound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Tapia hits 2nd inside-the-park grand slam in Toronto's history vs Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto's Raimel Tapia sprinted around the bases for an inside-the-park grand slam Friday night after Boston Red Sox centre fielder Jarren Duran lost the ball in the Fenway Park lights and then didn't hustle after it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-tapia-hits-2nd-inside-the-park-grand-slam-in-torontos-history-vs-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-tapia-hits-2nd-inside-the-park-grand-slam-in-torontos-history-vs-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays batter Red Sox en route to largest victory in franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raimel Tapia hit an inside-the-park grand slam after a misplay by Boston centre fielder Jarren Duran and the Toronto Blue Jays set a franchise record for runs in a game, rolling past host Red Sox 28-5 on Friday 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-batter-bo-sox-en-route-to-largest-victory-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB struggling to get attendance back to pre-pandemic levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is struggling to fill the stands at pre-COVID levels as the sport heads into the last 2 1/2 months of its first season since 2019 without capacity restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-struggling-to-get-attendance-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-struggling-to-get-attendance-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanton, Buxton homers help American League win 9th straight MLB all-star game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giancarlo Stanton homered in his Dodger Stadium homecoming, Byron Buxton followed with another drive and the American League won its ninth straight all-star game, beating the National League 3-2 on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stanton-buxton-homers-help-american-league-win-9th-straight-mlb-all-star-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/stanton-buxton-homers-help-american-league-win-9th-straight-mlb-all-star-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Soto narrowly edges rookie sensation Julio Rodriguez to win Home Run Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term contract extension from the Washington Nationals. Soto then went on to win the Home Run Derby for the first time Monday night, holding off Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez 19-18 in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/juan-soto-narrowly-edges-rookie-sensation-julio-rodriguez-to-win-home-run-derby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/juan-soto-narrowly-edges-rookie-sensation-julio-rodriguez-to-win-home-run-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers' Kershaw takes mound at home for NL all-stars against Rays' star McClanahan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first all-star game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bay's Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-kershaw-takes-mound-at-home-for-nl-all-stars-against-rays-star-mcclanahan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/dodgers-kershaw-takes-mound-at-home-for-nl-all-stars-against-rays-star-mcclanahan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Pete Alonso aims for historic 3rd straight win in Monday's Home Run Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, trying to become the first player to win the Home Run Derby three times in a row, will face outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., of the Atlanta Braves in the first round of Monday's event at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-pete-alonso-aims-for-historic-3rd-straight-win-in-mondays-home-run-derby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-pete-alonso-aims-for-historic-3rd-straight-win-in-mondays-home-run-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sons of former all-stars Holliday, Jones go 1-2 on opening day of MLB draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday and Druw Jones, sons of All-Stars Matt and Andruw, were taken by Baltimore and Arizona with the first two picks in baseball's amateur draft on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sons-of-former-all-stars-holliday-jones-go-1-2-on-opening-day-of-mlb-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sons-of-former-all-stars-holliday-jones-go-1-2-on-opening-day-of-mlb-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays select pitcher Brandon Barriera 23rd overall on opening day of MLB draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays selected 18-year-old Brandon Barriera of Hollywood, Fla., on Sunday with their first pick, and 23rd overall, in Major League Baseball's first-year player draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-select-pitcher-brandon-barriera-23rd-overall-on-opening-day-of-mlb-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-select-pitcher-brandon-barriera-23rd-overall-on-opening-day-of-mlb-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays draft high school pitcher Brandon Barriera 23rd overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays selected 18-year-old Brandon Barriera of Hollywood, Fla., on Sunday with their first pick, and 23rd overall, in Major League Baseball's first-year player 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirks-8th-inning-2-run-homer-lifts-blue-jays-past-royals-to-claim-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Blue Jay Jordan Romano named to MLB All-Star Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano and fellow reliever&nbsp;Liam Hendriks&nbsp;of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday were added to the American League roster for the upcoming All-Star Game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-blue-jay-jordan-romano-named-to-mlb-all-star-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-blue-jay-jordan-romano-named-to-mlb-all-star-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez hits walk-off single as Blue Jays outlast Royals in extra-inning thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez hit an RBI single as part of a three-run 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays came from behind to defeat the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-hits-walk-off-single-as-blue-jays-outlast-royals-in-extra-inning-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-hits-walk-off-single-as-blue-jays-outlast-royals-in-extra-inning-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez, Chapman post 3-run homers to propel Blue Jays to rout of Royals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez and Matt Chapman hit three-run homers and Alek Manoah threw seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dumped the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Friday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-chapman-post-3-run-homers-to-propel-blue-jays-to-rout-of-royals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-chapman-post-3-run-homers-to-propel-blue-jays-to-rout-of-royals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB to pay minor leaguers $185 million US to settle lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball agreed to pay minor leaguers $185 million US to settle a federal lawsuit that has progressed through the courts for eight years without reaching a trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-to-pay-minor-leaguers-185-million-us-to-settle-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-to-pay-minor-leaguers-185-million-us-to-settle-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall to short-handed Royals in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Witt Jr., and Nate Eaton homered as a patchwork Kansas City lineup defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-short-handed-royals-in-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-short-handed-royals-in-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez hits 2 homers as Blue Jays beat Phillies in 1st game since Montoyo's firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Stripling allowed two hits over seven strong innings and Teoscar Hernandez smashed two homers to give Toronto Blue Jays interim manager John Schneider an 8-2 victory in his debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-hits-2-homers-as-blue-jays-beat-phillies-in-1st-game-since-montoyos-firing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-hits-2-homers-as-blue-jays-beat-phillies-in-1st-game-since-montoyos-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 unvaccinated Royals players to miss trip to Toronto for series against Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travellers who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/10-unvaccinated-royals-players-to-miss-trip-to-toronto-for-series-against-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/10-unvaccinated-royals-players-to-miss-trip-to-toronto-for-series-against-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy Halladay Field, Toronto's 1st fully-accessible baseball diamond, opens in Scarborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto&rsquo;s first accessible baseball diamond officially opened Tuesday, its name a fitting tribute to a baseball legend known not only for his skill but for giving back to youth in his community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/roy-halladay-field-torontos-1st-fully-accessible-baseball-diamond-opens-in-scarborough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/roy-halladay-field-torontos-1st-fully-accessible-baseball-diamond-opens-in-scarborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fire manager Charlie Montoyo amid stretch of 8 losses in 10 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have fired manager Charlie Montoyo. Montoyo will be replaced by bench coach John Schneider as interim manager for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fire-manager-charlie-montoyo-amid-stretch-of-8-losses-in-10-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fire-manager-charlie-montoyo-amid-stretch-of-8-losses-in-10-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrios ties career high with 13 strikeouts as Blue Jays beat Phillies to snap 4-game skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Berrios matched his career high by striking out 13 over six innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had four hits, including a go-ahead double in the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-ties-career-high-with-13-strikeouts-as-blue-jays-beat-phillies-to-snap-4-game-skid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-ties-career-high-with-13-strikeouts-as-blue-jays-beat-phillies-to-snap-4-game-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Thomson becomes 1st Canadian to manage big-league game in home country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia's Rob Thomson became the first Canadian to manage a major league game in his home country when he led the Phillies against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-thomson-becomes-1st-canadian-to-manage-big-league-game-in-home-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-thomson-becomes-1st-canadian-to-manage-big-league-game-in-home-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Rob Thomson becomes 1st Canadian to manage big-league game in home country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia skipper Rob Thomson became the first Canadian to manage a Major League Baseball game in his home country when the Phillies played the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-rob-thomson-becomes-1st-canadian-to-manage-big-league-game-in-home-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-rob-thomson-becomes-1st-canadian-to-manage-big-league-game-in-home-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. has throw break mitt as Blue Jays fall to Mariners for 9th loss in last 10 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a throw bust through the webbing of his glove and the Seattle Mariners took advantage for their eighth straight win, beating Toronto 6-5 Sunday on two home runs by Carlos Santana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-has-throw-break-mitt-as-blue-jays-fall-to-mariners-for-9th-loss-in-last-10-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-has-throw-break-mitt-as-blue-jays-fall-to-mariners-for-9th-loss-in-last-10-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Manoah, Springer added to MLB all-star game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah and centre-fielder George Springer were added Sunday to the American League lineup for the July 19 all-star Game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-springer-added-to-mlb-all-star-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-manoah-springer-added-to-mlb-all-star-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santana's home run powers Mariners to 3rd straight win over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Santana hit his first home run since being acquired by Seattle, lining a two-run shot off Toronto starter Alek Manoah that lifted the Mariners to a 2-1 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/santanas-home-run-powers-mariners-to-3rd-straight-win-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/santanas-home-run-powers-mariners-to-3rd-straight-win-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall in extra innings as Mariners' Suarez goes deep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run homer off Sergio Romo in the 11th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night for their season-best sixth straight victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-in-extra-innings-as-mariners-suarez-goes-deep/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-in-extra-innings-as-mariners-suarez-goes-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr., Kirk named all-star starters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., were among players elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-kirk-named-all-star-starters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-kirk-named-all-star-starters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays struggles continue as Mariners earn blowout win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Moore homered &mdash; with an assist from left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. &mdash; and Marco Gonzalez gave up two earned runs and pitched into the seventh inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-struggles-continue-as-mariners-earn-blowout-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-struggles-continue-as-mariners-earn-blowout-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 6th of last 7 games as Mariners cruise to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Moore homered &mdash; with an assist from left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. &mdash; and Marco Gonzalez gave up two earned runs and pitched into the seventh inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-6th-of-last-7-games-as-mariners-cruise-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-6th-of-last-7-games-as-mariners-cruise-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's 8th-inning solo shot lifts Blue Jays to win over Athletics, snap 5-game losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday to snap a five-game losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-8th-inning-solo-shot-lifts-blue-jays-to-win-over-athletics-snap-5-game-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-8th-inning-solo-shot-lifts-blue-jays-to-win-over-athletics-snap-5-game-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland police investigating after fans hurt by gunfire at Blue Jays-Athletics game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakland police are investigating after fans were injured at Monday night's game between the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays by "celebratory gunfire."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-police-investigating-after-fans-hurt-by-gunfire-at-blue-jays-athletics-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/oakland-police-investigating-after-fans-hurt-by-gunfire-at-blue-jays-athletics-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' skid stretches to 5 games as Piscotty, Martinez lift Athletics to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Piscotty homered, Adrian Martinez struck out five over five solid innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-skid-stretches-to-5-games-as-piscotty-martinez-lift-athletics-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-skid-stretches-to-5-games-as-piscotty-martinez-lift-athletics-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vogt, Laureano homer as Athletics hand Blue Jays 4th straight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Vogt hit a home run and a sacrifice fly, treating his family to a big performance after they just arrived for the summer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vogt-laureano-homer-as-athletics-hand-blue-jays-4th-straight-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vogt-laureano-homer-as-athletics-hand-blue-jays-4th-straight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 3rd in a row to Rays as team plays through heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays staggered through a weekend of heartbreak with their third loss in a row on Sunday. A day after first-base coach Mark (Bud) Budzinski and his wife Monica lost the eldest of three children, 17-year-old daughter Julia, to a sudden and unexpected death, the Blue Jays fell 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-3rd-in-a-row-to-rays-as-team-plays-through-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-3rd-in-a-row-to-rays-as-team-plays-through-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays concede 6 runs in 5th inning, drop 3rd in a row to Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harold Ramirez and Randy Arozarena smacked two-run homers to spark a six-run fifth inning in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-concede-6-runs-in-5th-inning-drop-3rd-in-a-row-to-rays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-concede-6-runs-in-5th-inning-drop-3rd-in-a-row-to-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paredes, Franco home runs lift Rays over Blue Jays in 1st game of doubleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaac Paredes and Wander Franco both hit solo home runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/paredes-franco-home-runs-lift-rays-over-blue-jays-in-1st-game-of-doubleheader/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/paredes-franco-home-runs-lift-rays-over-blue-jays-in-1st-game-of-doubleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays swept in doubleheader as Mejia-led Rays win in convincing fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francisco Mejia had a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the fifth to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to an 11-5 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-in-doubleheader-as-mejia-led-rays-win-in-convincing-fashion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-in-doubleheader-as-mejia-led-rays-win-in-convincing-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays swept in doubleheader as Meija-led Rays win in convincing fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francisco Mejia had a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the fifth to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to an 11-5 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-in-doubleheader-as-meija-led-rays-win-in-convincing-fashion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-swept-in-doubleheader-as-meija-led-rays-win-in-convincing-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero drives in 3 to lead Blue Jays to rout of Rays on Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk hit three consecutive doubles as the Blue Jays cruised past the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Friday in Toronto's first home game on Canada Day since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-drives-in-3-to-lead-blue-jays-to-rout-of-rays-on-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-drives-in-3-to-lead-blue-jays-to-rout-of-rays-on-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kikuchi makes quality start to help Blue Jays beat Rays in series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez and Santiago Espinal homered as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday night in the opener of a five-game series at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kikuchi-makes-quality-start-to-help-blue-jays-beat-rays-in-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kikuchi-makes-quality-start-to-help-blue-jays-beat-rays-in-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr.'s walk-off single lifts surging Blue Jays to wild win over Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[A walk-off single to left field from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave the Toronto Blue Jays a wild 6-5 victory against the rival Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jrs-walk-off-single-lifts-surging-blue-jays-to-wild-win-over-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jrs-walk-off-single-lifts-surging-blue-jays-to-wild-win-over-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman-led Blue Jays earn blowout victory, snap Red Sox's 7-game win streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto starter Kevin Gausman set the early tone in the opener of a key three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Gausman threw seven shutout innings &mdash; retiring the first eight batters in order &mdash; in a 7-2 victory that ended Boston's seven-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-led-blue-jays-earn-blowout-victory-snap-red-soxs-7-game-win-streak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-led-blue-jays-earn-blowout-victory-snap-red-soxs-7-game-win-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tellez hits 2 homers against former team as Brewers top Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of two-run homers against his former team, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tellez-hits-2-homers-against-former-team-as-brewers-top-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tellez-hits-2-homers-against-former-team-as-brewers-top-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' comeback bid falls short in narrow loss to Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corbin Burnes pitched into the eighth inning, Andrew McCutchen and Mike Brosseau homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-comeback-bid-falls-short-in-narrow-loss-to-brewers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-comeback-bid-falls-short-in-narrow-loss-to-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Javier, bullpen combine for 1st no-hitter against Yankees in 19 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly combined on the first no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 19 years, shutting down the best team in baseball and pitching the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-javier-bullpen-combine-for-1st-no-hitter-against-yankees-in-19-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-javier-bullpen-combine-for-1st-no-hitter-against-yankees-in-19-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk exits early with bruised hand after 4-hit night in Blue Jays' rout of Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk went 4-for-4 and homered for the third straight game before leaving with a bruised left hand in the seventh inning of the visiting Toronto Blue Jays' 9-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-exits-early-with-bruised-hand-after-4-hit-night-in-blue-jays-rout-of-brewers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-exits-early-with-bruised-hand-after-4-hit-night-in-blue-jays-rout-of-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk collects 4 hits, homers for 3rd straight game as Blue Jays power past Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk went 4 for 4 and homered for the third straight game before leaving with a bruised left hand in the seventh inning of the visiting Toronto Blue Jays' 9-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-collects-4-hits-homers-for-3rd-straight-game-as-blue-jays-power-past-brewers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-collects-4-hits-homers-for-3rd-straight-game-as-blue-jays-power-past-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hitting coach Martinez suspended 5 games for pre-game altercation with umpire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez five games and fined him an undisclosed amount after his heated argument with umpire Doug Eddings before a game Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hitting-coach-martinez-suspended-5-games-for-pre-game-altercation-with-umpire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-hitting-coach-martinez-suspended-5-games-for-pre-game-altercation-with-umpire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's grand slam leads Blue Jays past White Sox to avoid series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a grand slam and Alejandro Kirk homered for the second straight game, leading Ross Stripling and the Toronto Blue Jays over the injury-riddled Chicago White Sox 9-5 Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-grand-slam-leads-blue-jays-past-white-sox-to-avoid-series-sweep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-grand-slam-leads-blue-jays-past-white-sox-to-avoid-series-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' woes continue as Harrison's walk-off single in 12th inning wins it for White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Harrison hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 12th inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Toronto Blue Jays for a wild 7-6 victory on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-woes-continue-as-harrisons-walk-off-single-in-12th-inning-wins-it-for-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-woes-continue-as-harrisons-walk-off-single-in-12th-inning-wins-it-for-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New documentary is a love letter to Little Burgundy and Jackie Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Montreal's Let's Go host Sabrina Marandola chats with filmmaker Henri Pardo about his documentary Dear Jackie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/new-documentary-is-a-love-letter-to-little-burgundy-and-jackie-robinson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/new-documentary-is-a-love-letter-to-little-burgundy-and-jackie-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rally from 5 down to snap Yankees' 9-game win streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had a grand slam in the sixth inning and Teoscar Hernandez had a three-run homer the seventh as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the New York Yankees 10-9 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-from-5-down-to-snap-yankees-9-game-win-streak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-from-5-down-to-snap-yankees-9-game-win-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeling Blue Jays drop 3rd straight as red-hot Yankees hold Toronto scoreless in win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hicks drove in three runs with a double and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reeling-blue-jays-drop-3rd-straight-as-red-hot-yankees-hold-toronto-scoreless-in-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reeling-blue-jays-drop-3rd-straight-as-red-hot-yankees-hold-toronto-scoreless-in-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays handed 4th loss in 5 games as Vaughn's 4-hit effort lifts White Sox to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Vaughn matched a career high with four hits, including a solo homer, and the Chicago White Sox celebrated Tim Anderson's return with an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-handed-4th-loss-in-5-games-as-vaughns-4-hit-effort-lifts-white-sox-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-handed-4th-loss-in-5-games-as-vaughns-4-hit-effort-lifts-white-sox-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' troubles continue as Yankees put on offensive showcase in blowout victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam as part of an eight-run fifth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-3 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-troubles-continue-as-yankees-put-on-offensive-showcase-in-blowout-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-troubles-continue-as-yankees-put-on-offensive-showcase-in-blowout-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays struggle as Yankees put on offensive showcase in blowout victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam as part of an eight-run fifth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-3 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-struggle-as-yankees-put-on-offensive-showcase-in-blowout-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-struggle-as-yankees-put-on-offensive-showcase-in-blowout-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman struggles as Orioles score 10 to rout Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles chased starter Kevin Gausman early in the game and used a six-run third inning to power their way to a 10-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-struggles-as-orioles-score-10-to-rout-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-struggles-as-orioles-score-10-to-rout-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. helps Blue Jays prevent Orioles comeback with extra-innings win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr., drove in Bo Bichette with the winning run in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 7-6 walkoff win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-helps-blue-jays-prevent-orioles-comeback-with-extra-innings-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-helps-blue-jays-prevent-orioles-comeback-with-extra-innings-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Ryu to undergo elbow surgery, expected to miss rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu is expected to miss the rest of the season due to an elbow injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-ryu-to-undergo-elbow-surgery-expected-to-miss-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-ryu-to-undergo-elbow-surgery-expected-to-miss-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall short of comeback as Orioles ride Mountcastle-led offence to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles took advantage of an uneven pitching performance by Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi in a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-short-of-comeback-as-orioles-ride-mountcastle-led-offence-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:10:00 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homestand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered, Ross Stripling pitched one-hit ball for six innings and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-0 on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-rebounds-in-motown-to-key-series-win-before-7-game-homestand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-rebounds-in-motown-to-key-series-win-before-7-game-homestand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall to Tigers in top prospect Gabriel Moreno's MLB debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rookie Beau Brieske pitched into the sixth inning and earned his first major league victory, Victor Reyes came off the injured list and had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-to-tigers-in-mlb-debut-of-top-prospect-gabriel-moreno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna signs with Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former major league relief pitcher Roberto Osuna has signed with Japanese club Chiba Lotte Marines, the team has confirmed. It did not disclose any salary figure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-closer-roberto-osuna-signs-with-japans-chiba-lotte-marines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/former-blue-jays-closer-roberto-osuna-signs-with-japans-chiba-lotte-marines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays back Berrios with early home runs in rout of Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer and Bo Bichette homered during a four-run second inning, Jose Berrios pitched eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-back-berrios-with-early-home-runs-in-rout-of-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-back-berrios-with-early-home-runs-in-rout-of-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall short of series sweep as Royals bust scoreless inning slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[MJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Wednesday to end a three-game losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-short-of-series-sweep-as-royals-bust-scoreless-inning-slump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-short-of-series-sweep-as-royals-bust-scoreless-inning-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah spins a gem as Blue Jays shut down Royals in blowout win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah scattered six hits in six scoreless innings and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-spins-a-gem-as-blue-jays-shut-down-royals-in-blowout-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-spins-a-gem-as-blue-jays-shut-down-royals-in-blowout-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah, Blue Jays shut down Royals in back-to-back rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah scattered six hits in six scoreless innings and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-blue-jays-shut-down-royals-in-back-to-back-rout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-blue-jays-shut-down-royals-in-back-to-back-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels fire manager Joe Maddon amid 12-game losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday with the team mired in a 12-game losing streak. 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GM, becoming latest woman in MLB front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles promoted Eve Rosenbaum to assistant general manager. She's one of several women who now hold prominent front office roles for major league teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-promote-eve-rosenbaum-to-asst-gm-becoming-latest-woman-in-mlb-front-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2022 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-promote-eve-rosenbaum-to-asst-gm-becoming-latest-woman-in-mlb-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Rob Thomson named 1st Canadian full-time manager in MLB since 1934 following Girardi firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian bench coach Rob Thomson will serve as interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of the season after the struggling team fired Joe Girardi on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-rob-thomson-named-1st-canadian-full-time-manager-in-mlb-since-1934-following-girardi-firing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/phillies-rob-thomson-named-1st-canadian-full-time-manager-in-mlb-since-1934-following-girardi-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah sharp as Blue Jays complete sweep of White Sox en route to 8th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez homered and Alek Manoah threw 7 2/3 strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to eight games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-sharp-as-blue-jays-complete-sweep-of-white-sox-en-route-to-8th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-sharp-as-blue-jays-complete-sweep-of-white-sox-en-route-to-8th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homer-happy Blue Jays go deep 3 times in victory over White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Santiago Espinal homered as the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to a season-high seven games with a 7-3 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/homer-happy-blue-jays-go-deep-3-times-in-victory-over-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/homer-happy-blue-jays-go-deep-3-times-in-victory-over-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk homers twice as Blue Jays power past White Sox to extend winning streak to 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk hit a pair of two-run homers to power Toronto to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night and help the Blue Jays extend their winning streak to a season-high six games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-homers-twice-as-blue-jays-power-past-white-sox-to-extend-winning-streak-to-6/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kirk-homers-twice-as-blue-jays-power-past-white-sox-to-extend-winning-streak-to-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Clemens watches as son, Kody, makes MLB debut with Detroit Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utility man Kody Clemens is expected to make his major league debut Tuesday evening for the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the visiting Minnesota Twins. His father, Roger, planned to be in the stands at Comerica Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/roger-clemens-watches-as-son-kody-makes-mlb-debut-with-detroit-tigers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/roger-clemens-watches-as-son-kody-makes-mlb-debut-with-detroit-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Clemens' son, Kody, to make MLB debut Tuesday night with Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utility man Kody Clemens is expected to make his major league debut Tuesday evening for the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the visiting Minnesota Twins. 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00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-manager-kapler-pauses-protest-stands-for-national-anthem-on-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants manager Kapler pauses protest, stands for anthem on Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood just outside the third base dugout at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for the U.S. national anthem on Monday, taking a break on Memorial Day from his protest against the direction of the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-manager-kapler-pauses-protest-stands-for-anthem-on-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-manager-kapler-pauses-protest-stands-for-anthem-on-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurriel's 5 RBIs lift Blue Jays over Angels in high-scoring affair, completing sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled home the tie-breaking run in the eighth inning for his season-high fifth RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame two homers by Shohei Ohtani to complete a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-10 victory Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gurriels-5-rbis-lift-blue-jays-over-angels-in-high-scoring-affair-completing-sweep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gurriels-5-rbis-lift-blue-jays-over-angels-in-high-scoring-affair-completing-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gurriel's 5 RBIs lift Blue Jays over Angels in high-scoring affair, completing series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled home the tie-breaking run in the eighth inning for his season-high fifth RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame two homers by 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-late-to-best-angels-extend-win-streak-to-4-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Pham suspended for 3 games for slapping Giants' Pederson over fantasy football dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham was suspended by Major League Baseball for three games on Saturday after he slapped San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson because of a dispute about their fantasy football league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reds-pham-suspended-for-3-games-for-slapping-giants-pederson-over-fantasy-football-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/reds-pham-suspended-for-3-games-for-slapping-giants-pederson-over-fantasy-football-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rally against Angels to collect 3rd straight victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Kirk scored on an error by right fielder Juan Lagares in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-against-angels-to-collect-3rd-straight-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-rally-against-angels-to-collect-3rd-straight-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants manager Kapler refusing to take field for anthem in wake of Texas school shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday he will refuse to take the field for the national anthem in a protest over the nation's political direction following this week's school shooting in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-manager-kapler-refusing-to-take-field-for-anthem-in-wake-of-texas-school-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-manager-kapler-refusing-to-take-field-for-anthem-in-wake-of-texas-school-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. homers off Ohtani as Jays bats stay hot to beat Angels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Shohei Ohtani for the first time, and George Springer hit a leadoff home run in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-homers-off-ohtani-as-jays-bats-stay-hot-to-beat-angels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-homers-off-ohtani-as-jays-bats-stay-hot-to-beat-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays bats stay hot to beat Angels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Shohei Ohtani for the first time, and George Springer hit a leadoff home run in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-homers-off-ohtani-as-blue-jays-bats-stay-hot-to-beat-angels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-homers-off-ohtani-as-blue-jays-bats-stay-hot-to-beat-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Donaldson apologizes to Jackie Robinson's family after 'Jackie' remark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Donaldson has apologized to the wife and family of Jackie Robinson for referencing the pioneering Black baseball player in remarks that led to a confrontation with Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-donaldson-apologizes-to-jackie-robinsons-family-after-jackie-remark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-donaldson-apologizes-to-jackie-robinsons-family-after-jackie-remark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attacking Tim Anderson for calling out workplace racism doesn't honour Jackie Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[If people weren't so ready to shame White Sox infielder Tim Anderson for his 2019 Jackie Robinson comparison, they could praise his sense of perspective, writes Morgan Campbell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/attacking-tim-anderson-for-calling-out-workplace-racism-doesnt-honour-jackie-robinson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/attacking-tim-anderson-for-calling-out-workplace-racism-doesnt-honour-jackie-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen's monster night leads Blue Jays to dominant win over Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansens-monster-night-leads-blue-jays-to-dominant-win-over-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jansens-monster-night-leads-blue-jays-to-dominant-win-over-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldschmidt's walk-off grand slam in 10th inning lifts Cardinals over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Goldschmidt hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning Monday night, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/goldschmidts-walk-off-grand-slam-in-10th-inning-lifts-cardinals-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/goldschmidts-walk-off-grand-slam-in-10th-inning-lifts-cardinals-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldschmidt hits walk-off grand slam in 10th inning to lift Cardinals over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Goldschmidt hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning Monday night, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/goldschmidt-hits-walk-off-grand-slam-in-10th-inning-to-lift-cardinals-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/goldschmidt-hits-walk-off-grand-slam-in-10th-inning-to-lift-cardinals-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Donaldson handed 1-game suspension for 'Jackie' comment to White Sox's Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-donaldson-handed-1-game-suspension-for-jackie-comment-to-white-soxs-anderson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-donaldson-handed-1-game-suspension-for-jackie-comment-to-white-soxs-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donaldson handed 1-game suspension for 'Jackie' comment to White Sox's Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/donaldson-handed-1-game-suspension-for-jackie-comment-to-white-soxs-anderson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/donaldson-handed-1-game-suspension-for-jackie-comment-to-white-soxs-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson, says Yankees manager Boone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson, New York manager Aaron Boone said Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/donaldson-shouldnt-make-jackie-remark-to-anderson-says-yankees-manager-boone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/donaldson-shouldnt-make-jackie-remark-to-anderson-says-yankees-manager-boone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto's Joey Votto homers in Reds' win over Blue Jays, avoiding sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Joey Votto smashed a towering eighth-inning home run off the right-field foul pole to give the visiting Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/torontos-joey-votto-homers-in-reds-win-over-blue-jays-avoiding-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/torontos-joey-votto-homers-in-reds-win-over-blue-jays-avoiding-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB investigating after Yankees' Donaldson accused of making racist remark toward White Sox's Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during Saturday's game against New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-investigating-after-yankees-donaldson-accused-of-making-racist-remark-toward-white-soxs-anderson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-investigating-after-yankees-donaldson-accused-of-making-racist-remark-toward-white-soxs-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette homers twice, Manoah goes 8 to help Blue Jays down Reds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette had two home runs, including the go-ahead two-run shot, to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-homers-twice-manoah-goes-8-to-help-blue-jays-down-reds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2022 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-homers-twice-manoah-goes-8-to-help-blue-jays-down-reds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryu earns 1st win of season as Blue Jays hold off Reds]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer and Bo Bichette each drove in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ryu-earns-1st-win-of-season-as-blue-jays-hold-off-reds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2022 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/ryu-earns-1st-win-of-season-as-blue-jays-hold-off-reds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fail to complete sweep of Mariners as Ty France's homer leads Seattle to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ty France's two-run homer helped the Seattle Mariners to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Cal Raleigh and Montreal's Abraham Toro added solo home runs as Seattle (17-21) avoided a three-game sweep in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fail-to-complete-sweep-of-mariners-as-ty-frances-homer-leads-seattle-to-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fail-to-complete-sweep-of-mariners-as-ty-frances-homer-leads-seattle-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer's early 3-run triple leads Blue Jays past Mariners for 2nd consecutive victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer had a bases-clearing triple and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-early-3-run-triple-leads-blue-jays-past-mariners-for-2nd-consecutive-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-early-3-run-triple-leads-blue-jays-past-mariners-for-2nd-consecutive-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Harvey suspended 60 games by MLB for drug distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for distributing a prohibited drug of abuse, a punishment stemming from his admission of providing opioids to a teammate who fatally overdosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-pitcher-harvey-suspended-60-games-by-mlb-for-drug-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/orioles-pitcher-harvey-suspended-60-games-by-mlb-for-drug-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette, Chapman homer to lift Blue Jays over Mariners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman each had a solo home run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-chapman-homer-to-lift-blue-jays-over-mariners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-chapman-homer-to-lift-blue-jays-over-mariners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Rays pitchers combine to blank Blue Jays, who finish 2-7 on road trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman's throwing error allowed Tampa Bay to break a scoreless tie in the sixth inning while Jeffrey Springs and four relief pitchers combined on a five-hitter as the hometown Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 in the series finale on Sunday in St. Petersburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/5-rays-pitchers-combine-to-blank-blue-jays-who-finish-2-7-on-road-trip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/5-rays-pitchers-combine-to-blank-blue-jays-who-finish-2-7-on-road-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez, Jansen homer to help Blue Jays down Rays, end 5-game skid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez and Danny Jansen homered in the eighth inning and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 Saturday to end a five-game skid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-jansen-homer-to-help-blue-jays-down-rays-end-5-game-skid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-jansen-homer-to-help-blue-jays-down-rays-end-5-game-skid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball Canada to honour Amanda Asay, retiring No. 19 from women's national team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball Canada plans to formally retire No. 19 from the women's national team program to honour Amanda Asay, who died in a skiing accident in January at age 33.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-canada-to-honour-amanda-asay-retiring-no-19-from-womens-national-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/baseball-canada-to-honour-amanda-asay-retiring-no-19-from-womens-national-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal hearing for suspended Dodgers pitcher Bauer set to begin May 23: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer's arbitration appeal of his unprecedented two-year suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy has been scheduled to start May 23, a person familiar with the hearing told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/appeal-hearing-for-suspended-dodgers-pitcher-bauer-set-to-begin-may-23-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/appeal-hearing-for-suspended-dodgers-pitcher-bauer-set-to-begin-may-23-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 5th straight game in loss to Rays, lose Springer to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Lowe hit a pair of triples and Manuel Margot had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-5th-straight-game-in-loss-to-rays-lose-springer-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-5th-straight-game-in-loss-to-rays-lose-springer-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 5th straight game in loss to Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Lowe hit a pair of triples and Manuel Margot had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-5th-straight-game-in-loss-to-rays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-5th-straight-game-in-loss-to-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays can't deal with Torres' 5 RBIs, drop 4th straight as Yankees rally past Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleyber Torres followed his go-ahead, three-run homer with a two-run single and led the surging New York Yankees over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Wednesday for their 15th win in 17 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-cant-deal-with-torres-5-rbis-drop-4th-straight-as-yankees-rally-past-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-cant-deal-with-torres-5-rbis-drop-4th-straight-as-yankees-rally-past-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we be worried about the Blue Jays?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's still early, but CBC Sports' daily newsletter dives into some of the reasons for the American League-favourite Toronto Blue Jays' sluggish start to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/should-we-be-worried-about-the-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/should-we-be-worried-about-the-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrios beat up as Blue Jays suffer 1st sweep of season at hands of Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleyber Torres drove in all New York's runs with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Jose Berrios in the fourth inning and a two-run single, leading the surging Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Wednesday for their 15th win in 17 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-beat-up-as-blue-jays-suffer-1st-sweep-of-season-at-hands-of-yankees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/berrios-beat-up-as-blue-jays-suffer-1st-sweep-of-season-at-hands-of-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels rookie Reid Detmers throws MLB's 2nd no-hitter of season in blowout win over Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors&rsquo; second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefitted from a borderline error call in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-0 Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-rookie-reid-detmers-throws-mlbs-2nd-no-hitter-of-season-in-blowout-win-over-rays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/angels-rookie-reid-detmers-throws-mlbs-2nd-no-hitter-of-season-in-blowout-win-over-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge's walk-off 3-run homer gives Yankees victory over Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hit a mammoth three-run drive in the ninth inning for his first walk-off home run in the major leagues to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judges-walk-off-3-run-homer-gives-yankees-victory-over-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/judges-walk-off-3-run-homer-gives-yankees-victory-over-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian slugger Josh Naylor powers big comeback as Guardians stun White Sox in extra innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian slugger&nbsp;Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians past the Chicago White Sox 12-9 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-sluggerjosh-naylor-powers-big-comeback-as-guardians-stun-white-sox-in-extra-innings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-sluggerjosh-naylor-powers-big-comeback-as-guardians-stun-white-sox-in-extra-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian slugger Josh Naylor powers big comeback as Guardians stun White Sox in 11th inning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian slugger&nbsp;Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians past the Chicago White Sox 12-9 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-sluggerjosh-naylor-powers-big-comeback-as-guardians-stun-white-sox-in-11th-inning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/canadian-sluggerjosh-naylor-powers-big-comeback-as-guardians-stun-white-sox-in-11th-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB plans London games in 2023, 2024 and 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees swept two games against the Boston Red Sox at London's Olympic Stadium in June 2019. The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were scheduled to play there on June 13-14, 2020, but those games were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-plans-london-games-in-2023-2024-and-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-plans-london-games-in-2023-2024-and-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 2nd straight as Guardians win behind Mercado's 8th-inning RBI single]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franmil Reyes lumbered home on Oscar Mercado's tiebreaking, two-out single in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-2nd-straight-as-guardians-win-behind-mercados-8th-inning-rbi-single/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-2nd-straight-as-guardians-win-behind-mercados-8th-inning-rbi-single/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays drop 2nd consecutive as Guardians win behind Mercado's 8th-inning RBI single]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franmil Reyes lumbered home on Oscar Mercado's tiebreaking, two-out single in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-2nd-consecutive-as-guardians-win-behind-mercados-8th-inning-rbi-single/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-drop-2nd-consecutive-as-guardians-win-behind-mercados-8th-inning-rbi-single/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapia, Springer have 3 RBIs as Blue Jays beat Guardians in 1st game of doubleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer and Raimel Tapia each drove in three runs in the first four innings against Shane Bieber, powering the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tapia-springer-have-3-rbis-as-blue-jays-beat-guardians-in-1st-game-of-doubleheader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tapia-springer-have-3-rbis-as-blue-jays-beat-guardians-in-1st-game-of-doubleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall short in 2nd game of doubleheader as Miller, Reyes lead Guardians to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Miller delivered a two-run double and Franmil Reyes homered and had two RBIs, helping the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 and earn a doubleheader split on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-short-in-2nd-game-of-doubleheader-as-miller-reyes-lead-guardians-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-fall-short-in-2nd-game-of-doubleheader-as-miller-reyes-lead-guardians-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays vs. Guardians game postponed by rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday night's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed because of rain. The Guardians have had four home games called off by inclement weather this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-vs-guardians-game-postponed-by-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-vs-guardians-game-postponed-by-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwan hits 1st MLB homer to help lift Guardians past Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Kwan hit the first homer of his breakout rookie season, Franmil Reyes had three hits and an RBI, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kwan-hits-1st-mlb-homer-to-help-lift-guardians-past-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kwan-hits-1st-mlb-homer-to-help-lift-guardians-past-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I still can't believe it': Young Yankees fan who got home-run ball in Toronto speaks on his incredible week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been an incredible week so far for nine-year-old Yankees fan&nbsp;Derek Rodriguez: he watched&nbsp;his&nbsp;favourite baseball player, Aaron Judge, hit a home run; a Blue Jays fan snagged the ball and gave it to Derek; and then Judge signed the ball in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/i-still-cant-believe-it-young-yankees-fan-who-got-home-run-ball-in-toronto-speaks-on-his-incredible-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/i-still-cant-believe-it-young-yankees-fan-who-got-home-run-ball-in-toronto-speaks-on-his-incredible-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman's homer helps Blue Jays snap Yankees' 11-game winning streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman homered and starter Yusei Kikuchi threw a season-high six innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated New York 2-1 on Wednesday night to end the Yankees' 11-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapmans-homer-helps-blue-jays-snap-yankees-11-game-winning-streak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapmans-homer-helps-blue-jays-snap-yankees-11-game-winning-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Yankees fan meets Aaron Judge after being given home-run ball by Blue Jays fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young Yankees fan who became a viral sensation on Tuesday shed more tears of joy on Wednesday when he met his hero, New York slugger Aaron Judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/young-yankees-fan-meets-aaron-judge-after-being-given-home-run-ball-by-blue-jays-fan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/young-yankees-fan-meets-aaron-judge-after-being-given-home-run-ball-by-blue-jays-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fan makes young Yankees fan's dreams come true with Aaron Judge home-run ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young New York Yankees fan's dreams came true on Tuesday night in Toronto when a Blue Jays fan handed him a home-run ball hit out of the park by Aaron 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/young-yankees-fan-brought-to-tears-after-blue-jays-fan-gifts-him-home-run-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays offence quieted as Yankees blast way to 11th straight victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Judge homered and drove in three runs as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 9-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-quieted-as-yankees-blast-way-to-11th-straight-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-offence-quieted-as-yankees-blast-way-to-11th-straight-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torres provides offence as Yankees beat Blue Jays for 10th consecutive win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and singled home the deciding run in the ninth as the New York Yankees won their 10th straight, edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in a battle of American League East heavyweights Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/torres-provides-offence-as-yankees-beat-blue-jays-for-10th-consecutive-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/torres-provides-offence-as-yankees-beat-blue-jays-for-10th-consecutive-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets release slumping Cano with almost $45 million US left on deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets released second baseman Robinson Cano prior to Sunday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, one week after the slumping Cano was designated for assignment despite nearly $45 million US remaining on his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-release-slumping-cano-with-almost-45-million-us-left-on-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-release-slumping-cano-with-almost-45-million-us-left-on-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets cut slumping Cano with almost $45 million US left on deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robinson Cano was cut Monday by the New York Mets with nearly $45 million US remaining on his contract, ending an ill-fated marriage and perhaps signalling the end of his decorated major league career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-cut-slumping-cano-with-almost-45-million-us-left-on-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-cut-slumping-cano-with-almost-45-million-us-left-on-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette, Gausman lead Blue Jays past Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santiago Espinal's RBI single in the seventh inning brought home the winning run as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-gausman-lead-blue-jays-past-astros/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-gausman-lead-blue-jays-past-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer's 2 solo home runs power Blue Jays over Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer had two solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the visiting Houston Astros 2-1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-2-solo-home-runs-power-blue-jays-over-astros/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springers-2-solo-home-runs-power-blue-jays-over-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets pitchers combine for 1st no-hitter of MLB season in win over Phillies]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Mets starter Tylor Megill and four relievers combined on the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season, teaming up to throw a whopping 159 pitches and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-pitchers-combine-for-1st-no-hitter-of-mlb-season-in-win-over-phillies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mets-pitchers-combine-for-1st-no-hitter-of-mlb-season-in-win-over-phillies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays unable to cut into late deficit as Astros bats come alive in high-scoring win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Pena and Yordan Alvarez both had home runs as part of a five-run sixth inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 11-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-unable-to-cut-into-late-deficit-as-astros-bats-come-alive-in-high-scoring-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-unable-to-cut-into-late-deficit-as-astros-bats-come-alive-in-high-scoring-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB hands Dodgers' Trevor Bauer 2-year suspension over sexual abuse allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was suspended Friday for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-hands-dodgers-trevor-bauer-2-year-suspension-over-sexual-abuse-allegation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-hands-dodgers-trevor-bauer-2-year-suspension-over-sexual-abuse-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah records 7 punch-outs as Blue Jays secure series win over Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alek Manoah struck out seven and pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the visiting Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-records-7-punch-outs-as-blue-jays-secure-series-win-over-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-records-7-punch-outs-as-blue-jays-secure-series-win-over-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays bats silenced as Red Sox snap 4-game losing skid with blowout victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xander Bogaerts scored twice and Boston starter Michael Wacha threw six strong innings as the Red Sox ended a four-game losing skid on Wednesday with a 7-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-silenced-as-red-sox-snap-4-game-losing-skid-with-blowout-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-bats-silenced-as-red-sox-snap-4-game-losing-skid-with-blowout-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays beat Red Sox in extras after Springer hits clutch game-tying homer in 9th]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Raimel Tapia hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th to give the Toronto Blue Jays a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-beat-red-sox-in-extras-after-springer-hits-clutch-game-tying-homer-in-9th/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-beat-red-sox-in-extras-after-springer-hits-clutch-game-tying-homer-in-9th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette's clutch 8th-inning grand slam catapults Blue Jays to victory over Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-clutch-8th-inning-grand-slam-catapults-blue-jays-to-victory-over-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichettes-clutch-8th-inning-grand-slam-catapults-blue-jays-to-victory-over-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros walk-off Blue Jays with 2-run homer to avoid sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rookie Jeremy Pena hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 8-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday and avoid a sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-walk-off-blue-jays-with-2-run-homer-to-avoid-sweep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/astros-walk-off-blue-jays-with-2-run-homer-to-avoid-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Espinal, Springer hit home runs to lift Blue Jays past Astros for 4th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the first game against his former team, and Santiago Espinal homered for the second straight game Saturday to lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/espinal-springer-hit-home-runs-to-lift-blue-jays-past-astros-for-4th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/espinal-springer-hit-home-runs-to-lift-blue-jays-past-astros-for-4th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera records 3,000th career hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera recorded&nbsp;the&nbsp;3,000th hit of his major league career on Saturday at home against the Colorado Rockies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-records-3000th-career-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-records-3000th-career-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman double in 9th inning lifts Blue Jays over Astros for 3rd straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Chapman doubled home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-3 Friday night for their third straight win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-double-in-9th-inning-lifts-blue-jays-over-astros-for-3rd-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-double-in-9th-inning-lifts-blue-jays-over-astros-for-3rd-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gausman spins gem as Blue Jays edge Red Sox to win series against division rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gausman took a shutout into the ninth inning, and Jordan Romano escaped with a save on Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-spins-gem-as-blue-jays-edge-red-sox-to-win-series-against-division-rival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/gausman-spins-gem-as-blue-jays-edge-red-sox-to-win-series-against-division-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapia's homer lifts Jays past Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raimel Tapia hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a five-run second inning for his first RBIs this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tapias-homer-lifts-jays-past-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/tapias-homer-lifts-jays-past-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox edge Blue Jays at Fenway in series opener with just 3 hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Wong drove in the tie-breaking run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Tuesday night despite getting held to three hits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-edge-blue-jays-at-fenway-in-series-opener-with-just-3-hits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/red-sox-edge-blue-jays-at-fenway-in-series-opener-with-just-3-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoah quiets Athletics offence, leads Blue Jays to series victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had two hits and knocked in a run while Alek Manoah stood out on the mound, striking out six over six sterling innings in the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 win in the rubber match against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-quiets-athletics-offence-leads-blue-jays-to-series-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/manoah-quiets-athletics-offence-leads-blue-jays-to-series-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu on 10-day IL with forearm inflammation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays added starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu to its 10-day injured list on Sunday while activating fellow left-hander Ryan Borucki, who was sidelined with a right hamstring strain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-hyun-jin-ryu-on-10-day-il-with-forearm-inflammation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitcher-hyun-jin-ryu-on-10-day-il-with-forearm-inflammation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez leaving TV booth for cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday's series finale between the Blue Jays and visiting Oakland Athletics will be the last game for Toronto broadcaster Buck Martinez "for a little while" as he prepares for cancer treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-analyst-buck-martinez-leaving-tv-booth-for-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-analyst-buck-martinez-leaving-tv-booth-for-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays unable to counter late as Pache's 2-run homer proves to be winner for Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Pache hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning to power the Oakland Athletics to a 7-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-unable-to-counter-late-as-paches-2-run-homer-proves-to-be-winner-for-athletics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-unable-to-counter-late-as-paches-2-run-homer-proves-to-be-winner-for-athletics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr.'s homer provides spark as Blue Jays run past Athletics to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr., hit a solo homer and starter Ross Stripling threw four shutout innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Friday night at Rogers Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jrs-homer-provides-spark-as-blue-jays-run-past-athletics-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jrs-homer-provides-spark-as-blue-jays-run-past-athletics-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Jackie Robinson in town where it started]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Major League Baseball honours the 75th anniversary of Robinson's historic breaking of the colour barrier, let's not forget where he came from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/remembering-jackie-robinson-in-town-where-it-started/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/remembering-jackie-robinson-in-town-where-it-started/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severino silences Blue Jays' bats as Yankees split series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael King escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam created by Aroldis Chapman to preserve the New York Yankees' 3-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night after Luis Severino became the first pitcher to strike out Vladimir Guerrero Jr. three times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/severino-silences-blue-jays-bats-as-yankees-split-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/severino-silences-blue-jays-bats-as-yankees-split-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. overcomes bloodied hand to hit 3 homers, lead Blue Jays past Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 6-4 Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-overcomes-bloodied-hand-to-hit-3-homers-lead-blue-jays-past-yankees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-overcomes-bloodied-hand-to-hit-3-homers-lead-blue-jays-past-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr. hits 3 homers despite bloodied hand to lead Blue Jays past Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 6-4 Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-hits-3-homers-despite-bloodied-hand-to-lead-blue-jays-past-yankees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guerrero-jr-hits-3-homers-despite-bloodied-hand-to-lead-blue-jays-past-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. hits 2nd homer of game against Yankees after hand bloodied]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit his second homer of Wednesday night's game against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-hits-2nd-homer-of-game-against-yankees-after-hand-bloodied/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-hits-2nd-homer-of-game-against-yankees-after-hand-bloodied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Nakken becomes 1st woman to coach on-field in regular-season MLB game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-nakken-becomes-1st-woman-to-coach-on-field-in-regular-season-mlb-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/giants-nakken-becomes-1st-woman-to-coach-on-field-in-regular-season-mlb-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees silence Blue Jays' sizzling offence to grab bounce-back victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hicks hit a go-ahead two-run homer and made jumping catch in his first left-field start in four years, leading the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Tuesday night in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-silence-blue-jays-sizzling-offence-to-grab-bounce-back-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-silence-blue-jays-sizzling-offence-to-grab-bounce-back-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How online gambling sites aim to turn your sports debates into bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re a sports fan, you&rsquo;re no stranger to debate. Sportsbooks, which legally entered the Ontario arena last week, aim to aid those debates with increased information and eventually convert those fans into gamblers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-online-gambling-sites-aim-to-turn-your-sports-debates-into-bets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/how-online-gambling-sites-aim-to-turn-your-sports-debates-into-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springer answers boos with homer, 3 RBIs to lift Blue Jays over Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Springer answered booing fans with a go-ahead, two-run homer and a RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays made three sparkling defensive plays to beat New York 3-0 Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-answers-boos-with-homer-3-rbis-to-lift-blue-jays-over-yankees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/springer-answers-boos-with-homer-3-rbis-to-lift-blue-jays-over-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays surrender 11 unanswered runs to Rangers for 1st loss of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonah Heim had two hits and three runs batted in, including a two-run homer, as the Texas Rangers rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 12-6 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-surrender-11-unanswered-runs-to-rangers-for-1st-loss-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-surrender-11-unanswered-runs-to-rangers-for-1st-loss-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bichette, Espinal propel Blue Jays past Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bichette hit a game-tying home run and Santiago Espinal had a go-ahead double as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-espinal-propel-blue-jays-past-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/bichette-espinal-propel-blue-jays-past-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested at Blue Jays' home opener, captured on video hitting police officer in head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto police say a woman, 27, has been charged with assaulting a police officer and public intoxication during the Blue Jays&rsquo; first home opener since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/woman-arrested-at-blue-jays-home-opener-captured-on-video-hitting-police-officer-in-head/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/woman-arrested-at-blue-jays-home-opener-captured-on-video-hitting-police-officer-in-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez leads Blue Jays to wild win over Rangers in Toronto's 1st home opener since 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernandez had a three-run blast and scored the game-winning run as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a raucous 10-8 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-leads-blue-jays-to-wild-win-over-rangers-in-torontos-1st-home-opener-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/hernandez-leads-blue-jays-to-wild-win-over-rangers-in-torontos-1st-home-opener-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jose Berrios expects butterflies ahead of start in Blue Jays home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Berrios knows he'll have goosebumps as he warms up ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays home opener. Berrios will be Toronto's starting pitcher in its season debut at Rogers Centre against the Texas Rangers on Friday night, his first home opener in Toronto since he was traded to the Blue Jays from the Minnesota Twins last July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jose-berrios-expects-butterflies-ahead-of-start-in-blue-jays-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/jose-berrios-expects-butterflies-ahead-of-start-in-blue-jays-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays dive into sports gambling, sign 10-year deal with TheScore Bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[TheScore Bet has secured a 10-year exclusive partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal, announced Thursday, makes theScore Bet the official gaming partner of the Blue Jays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-dive-into-sports-gambling-sign-10-year-deal-with-thescore-bet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-dive-into-sports-gambling-sign-10-year-deal-with-thescore-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Jays aren't only ready to compete now &mdash; they're built to last]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is so much that can go wrong over a 162-game MLB season &mdash; especially in the loaded AL East. It&rsquo;s a good thing, then, that the Toronto Blue Jays aren&rsquo;t just all-in for 2022. The team is primed to contend for years to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-blue-jays-arent-only-ready-to-compete-now-mdash-theyre-built-to-last/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/the-blue-jays-arent-only-ready-to-compete-now-mdash-theyre-built-to-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Canadians return to Nat Bailey stadium this spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2022 season begins April 8, as the Canadians take on Spokane in a three-game series. The first game at Nat Bailey stadium is April 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vancouver-canadians-return-to-nat-bailey-stadium-this-spring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/vancouver-canadians-return-to-nat-bailey-stadium-this-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign of times: MLB approves use of anti-sign-stealing technology for calling pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move that ends a tradition dating more than 150 years, Major League Baseball approved the use of an electronic device for catchers to signal pitches in an effort to eliminate sign stealing and speed games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sign-of-times-mlb-approves-use-of-anti-sign-stealing-technology-for-calling-pitches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/sign-of-times-mlb-approves-use-of-anti-sign-stealing-technology-for-calling-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this the Blue Jays' year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the 2022 Toronto Blue Jays, who are a serious contender to win the World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/is-this-the-blue-jays-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/is-this-the-blue-jays-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pujols ready for 'emotional' 22nd straight opening day start in his Cardinals return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols will be in the starting lineup for the Cardinals against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he begins his final big-league season Thursday in what should be an emotional return to Busch Stadium in St. Louis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pujols-ready-for-emotional-22nd-straight-opening-day-start-in-his-cardinals-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/pujols-ready-for-emotional-22nd-straight-opening-day-start-in-his-cardinals-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beltran says Astros' 2017 World Series title 'stained' by sign-stealing scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Houston player and new Yankees TV analyst Carlos Beltran conceded the Astros' 2017 World Series title is "stained" by the sign-stealing scandal that roiled Major League Baseball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/beltran-says-astros-2017-world-series-title-stained-by-sign-stealing-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/beltran-says-astros-2017-world-series-title-stained-by-sign-stealing-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn out at least 1 month with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn will miss at least four weeks due to a slight tendon tear near his right knee, general manager Rick Hahn said Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-pitcher-lance-lynn-out-at-least-1-month-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/white-sox-pitcher-lance-lynn-out-at-least-1-month-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays acquire catcher Zack Collins in trade with White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired catcher Zack Collins from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for catcher Reese McGuire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-catcher-zack-collins-in-trade-with-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-catcher-zack-collins-in-trade-with-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays extend manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through 2023 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are extending manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through the 2023 season. The 57-year-old skipper is entering his fourth season in the position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-extend-manager-charlie-montoyos-contract-through-2023-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-extend-manager-charlie-montoyos-contract-through-2023-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB to launch global Home Run Derby featuring former all-stars, World Series champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball announced Wednesday a global Home Run Derby tour that will bring back former all-stars and World Series champions who will swing for the fences at stops in London, Seoul and Mexico City in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-to-launch-global-home-run-derby-featuring-former-all-stars-world-series-champs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-to-launch-global-home-run-derby-featuring-former-all-stars-world-series-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back: Pujols, 42, returns to Cardinals on 1-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols emerged from beyond the right field wall at Roger Dean Stadium early in Monday's spring training game between St. Louis and the visiting Houston Astros in Jupiter, Fla., after finalizing a one-year contract with the Cardinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/welcome-back-pujols-42-returns-to-cardinals-on-1-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/welcome-back-pujols-42-returns-to-cardinals-on-1-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians' Canadian slugger Naylor back from ankle injury that cut short 2021 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine months after a frightening collision ended his season, Cleveland Guardians outfielder/first baseman Josh Naylor of Mississauga, Ont., is resuming his career. All signs point to the 24-year-old appearing in a regular spring training game Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-canadian-slugger-naylor-back-from-ankle-injury-that-cut-short-2021-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/guardians-canadian-slugger-naylor-back-from-ankle-injury-that-cut-short-2021-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker charged with DUI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was charged with driving under the influence in Pinellas County, Fla., the team confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitching-coach-pete-walker-charged-with-dui/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-pitching-coach-pete-walker-charged-with-dui/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays send Randal Grichuk to Rockies for Raimel Tapia in exchange of outfielders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centre-fielder Randal Grichuk has been traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Colorado Rockies according to several media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-send-randal-grichuk-to-rockies-for-raimel-tapia-in-exchange-of-outfielders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-send-randal-grichuk-to-rockies-for-raimel-tapia-in-exchange-of-outfielders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of Story: Red Sox make Trevor Story signing official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Story was introduced to reporters Wednesday after Boston made its biggest splash of the off-season on the weekend when it agreed to terms with the veteran major league infielder on a reported six-year, $140-million US deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/end-of-story-red-sox-make-trevor-story-signing-official/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/end-of-story-red-sox-make-trevor-story-signing-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Chapman reportedly signs with Blue Jays through 2023, avoiding arbitration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are signing recently acquired all-star third baseman Matt Chapman to a two-year, $25-million US contract extension, several media outlets reported Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/matt-chapman-reportedly-signs-with-blue-jays-through-2023-avoiding-arbitration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/matt-chapman-reportedly-signs-with-blue-jays-through-2023-avoiding-arbitration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman, Guerrero Jr. among 11 Blue Jays to sign ahead of arbitration deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays avoided arbitration Tuesday, handing out new contracts to 11 players, including star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-guerrero-jr-among-11-blue-jays-to-sign-ahead-of-arbitration-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/chapman-guerrero-jr-among-11-blue-jays-to-sign-ahead-of-arbitration-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private investigator says drug kingpin targeted David Ortiz in shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/private-investigator-says-drug-kingpin-targeted-david-ortiz-in-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/private-investigator-says-drug-kingpin-targeted-david-ortiz-in-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story, Red Sox agree to 6-year $140 million US deal: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million US contract that would bring him to Boston to play second base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/story-red-sox-agree-to-6-year-140-million-us-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/story-red-sox-agree-to-6-year-140-million-us-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Correa agrees to 3-year, $105.3M US deal with Twins: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star shortstop Carlos Correa agreed early Saturday to a $105.3 million, three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/carlos-correa-agrees-to-3-year-1053m-us-deal-with-twins-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/carlos-correa-agrees-to-3-year-1053m-us-deal-with-twins-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slugger Schwarber signs 4-year, free-agent contract with Phillies: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Kyle Schwarber agreed to a four-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies worth "just under $20 million" US per season, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The agreement is pending results of a physical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/slugger-schwarber-signs-4-year-free-agent-contract-with-phillies-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/slugger-schwarber-signs-4-year-free-agent-contract-with-phillies-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kris Bryant, Rockies agree to 7-year, $182M US deal: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran slugger Kris Bryant has agreed to a $182 million US, seven-year deal to join the Colorado Rockies, according to a person familiar with the agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kris-bryant-rockies-agree-to-7-year-182m-us-deal-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/kris-bryant-rockies-agree-to-7-year-182m-us-deal-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddie Freeman, Dodgers agree to 6-year, $162M deal: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freedie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $162 million US, six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/freddie-freeman-dodgers-agree-to-6-year-162m-deal-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/freddie-freeman-dodgers-agree-to-6-year-162m-deal-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays newcomer Matt Chapman provides power, Platinum Glove defence at 3rd base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays addressed their infield needs Wednesday by acquiring veteran third baseman Matt Chapman from Oakland for four prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-newcomer-matt-chapman-provides-power-platinum-glove-defence-at-3rd-base/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-newcomer-matt-chapman-provides-power-platinum-glove-defence-at-3rd-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays acquire all-star 3rd baseman Matt Chapman from Athletics: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have addressed their infield needs by acquiring third baseman Matt Chapman from Oakland, according to several media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-all-star-3rd-baseman-matt-chapman-from-athletics-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-acquire-all-star-3rd-baseman-matt-chapman-from-athletics-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi formally introduced as member of the Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi was formally introduced by the Blue Jays on Tuesday in a news conference with Atkins at the club's player development centre in Dunedin, Fla. Atkins wasn't surprised that the video struck a chord with Kikuchi, who he described as a good player but a better person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yusei-kikuchi-formally-introduced-as-member-of-the-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yusei-kikuchi-formally-introduced-as-member-of-the-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' Aaron Judge sidesteps vaccine question amid NYC mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status Tuesday amid a requirement in New York City that every private sector employee be inoculated against the coronavirus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-aaron-judge-sidesteps-vaccine-question-amid-nyc-mandate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-aaron-judge-sidesteps-vaccine-question-amid-nyc-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know as baseball (finally) springs into action]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the lockout over and spring training camps underway, CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you caught up on some key things to know as the MLB season fast approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/what-you-need-to-know-as-baseball-finally-springs-into-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/what-you-need-to-know-as-baseball-finally-springs-into-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta GM Anthopoulos doles out $168M US over 8 years to newcomer Matt Olson]]></title><description><![CDATA[One day after cutting ties with veteran major leaguer Freddie Freeman, Atlanta signed new first baseman Matt Olson to an eight-year, $168-million US contract on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlanta-gm-anthopoulos-doles-out-168m-us-over-8-years-to-newcomer-matt-olson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/atlanta-gm-anthopoulos-doles-out-168m-us-over-8-years-to-newcomer-matt-olson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rules are rules': Blue Jays' Montoyo unbothered by restriction on unvaccinated players in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo says "rules are rules" when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 regulations. Montoyo made his comments a day after New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone voiced his concern about losing some of his lineup when his club visits Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rules-are-rules-blue-jays-montoyo-unbothered-by-restriction-on-unvaccinated-players-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/rules-are-rules-blue-jays-montoyo-unbothered-by-restriction-on-unvaccinated-players-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. could miss 3 months following wrist injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres likely will need surgery for a broken left wrist and could miss up to three months, general manager A.J. Preller said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-could-miss-3-months-following-wrist-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-could-miss-3-months-following-wrist-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. could miss 3 months after breaking wrist]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres likely will need surgery for a broken left wrist and could miss up to three months, general manager A.J. Preller said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-could-miss-3-months-after-breaking-wrist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/padres-star-fernando-tatis-jr-could-miss-3-months-after-breaking-wrist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals add free-agent slugger Nelson Cruz to be DH: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $15-million US deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/nationals-add-free-agent-slugger-nelson-cruz-to-be-dh-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/nationals-add-free-agent-slugger-nelson-cruz-to-be-dh-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With unvaccinated players, Yankees concerned about impact of Canadian COVID rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is concerned about the roster impact stemming from rules that Major League Baseball players who aren't vaccinated against the coronavirus won't be allowed to travel into Canada to face the Blue Jays in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/with-unvaccinated-players-yankees-concerned-about-impact-of-canadian-covid-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/with-unvaccinated-players-yankees-concerned-about-impact-of-canadian-covid-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees acquire former Blue Jay, AL MVP Josh Donaldson from Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran right-hander Sonny Gray and minor league right-hander Francis Peguero from Cincinnati on Sunday in a trade that sent minor league right-hander Chase Petty to the Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-acquire-former-blue-jay-al-mvp-josh-donaldson-from-twins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/yankees-acquire-former-blue-jay-al-mvp-josh-donaldson-from-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray returning to AL with Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran right-hander Sonny Gray and minor league right-hander Francis Peguero from Cincinnati on Sunday in a trade that sent minor league right-hander Chase Petty to the Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/veteran-starting-pitcher-sonny-gray-returning-to-al-with-twins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/veteran-starting-pitcher-sonny-gray-returning-to-al-with-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays report to camp in Florida, spring training formally begins Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although some Blue Jays players reported to camp Friday, more continued to trickle in Sunday, after MLB struck a new deal with its union Thursday, allowing players to start reporting to training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-report-to-camp-in-florida-spring-training-formally-begins-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-report-to-camp-in-florida-spring-training-formally-begins-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays sign free agent Yusei Kikuchi to round out starting rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $36-million US contract, several media outlets&nbsp;reported Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-free-agent-yusei-kikuchi-to-round-out-starting-rotation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-sign-free-agent-yusei-kikuchi-to-round-out-starting-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays reportedly sign free agent Yusei Kikuchi to round out starting rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $36-million US contract, several media outlets&nbsp;reported Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-reportedly-sign-free-agent-yusei-kikuchi-to-round-out-starting-rotation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-reportedly-sign-free-agent-yusei-kikuchi-to-round-out-starting-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unvaccinated MLB players won't be allowed into Canada to play Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball players who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus won't be allowed to travel into Canada to face the Blue Jays in Canada and won't be paid for those games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/unvaccinated-mlb-players-wont-be-allowed-into-canada-to-play-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/unvaccinated-mlb-players-wont-be-allowed-into-canada-to-play-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays' stars report to spring training after MLB settles labour strife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back at spring training. Stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and Teoscar Hernandez were among the players who reported to Toronto's training camp Friday morning in Dunedin, Fla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-stars-report-to-spring-training-after-mlb-settles-labour-strife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/blue-jays-stars-report-to-spring-training-after-mlb-settles-labour-strife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players vote to accept MLB's offer on new labour deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have voted to accept Major League Baseball's latest offer for a new labour deal, paving the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-vote-to-accept-mlbs-offer-on-new-labour-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-vote-to-accept-mlbs-offer-on-new-labour-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB, players agree to negotiate on international draft, paving way for renewed economic talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball and its locked-out players agreed Thursday to negotiate on an international amateur draft, paving the way for renewed economic talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-agree-to-negotiate-on-international-draft-paving-way-for-renewed-economic-talks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-players-agree-to-negotiate-on-international-draft-paving-way-for-renewed-economic-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB lockout ends as owners approve 5-year labour deal with unanimous vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have voted to accept Major League Baseball's latest offer for a new labour deal, paving the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season. Owners approved the five-year labour contract with a 30-0 vote. MLB was expected to formally lift the lockout around 7 p.m. on its 99th day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-lockout-ends-as-owners-approve-5-year-labour-deal-with-unanimous-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-lockout-ends-as-owners-approve-5-year-labour-deal-with-unanimous-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players' union narrows gap with MLB but issues remain blocking new CBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negotiators for locked-out players took steps toward Major League Baseball in a counter-offer Wednesday that still left a gap between the bickering sides after commissioner Rob Manfred let pass his deadline to preserve a 162-game season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-union-narrows-gap-with-mlb-but-issues-remain-blocking-new-cba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-union-narrows-gap-with-mlb-but-issues-remain-blocking-new-cba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players' union makes counter-offer in hopes of saving 162-game MLB season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negotiators for locked-out players made their latest counter-offer to Major League Baseball on Wednesday after commissioner Rob Manfred let pass his deadline to reach a deal preserving a 162-game season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-union-makes-counter-offer-in-hopes-of-saving-162-game-mlb-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-union-makes-counter-offer-in-hopes-of-saving-162-game-mlb-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players' union expected to respond to MLB offer Wednesday after marathon session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negotiators for locked-out players and Major League Baseball spent 16 1/2 hours bargaining, then recessed talks until Wednesday morning as commissioner Rob Manfred let his deadline to reach a deal preserving a 162-game season pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-union-expected-to-respond-to-mlb-offer-wednesday-after-marathon-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-union-expected-to-respond-to-mlb-offer-wednesday-after-marathon-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB cancels games through April 13 as negotiations stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred cancelled 93 more games Wednesday, increasing pressure on locked out players and appearing to close the remaining chance to play a full 162-game schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-cancels-games-through-april-13-as-negotiations-stall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-cancels-games-through-april-13-as-negotiations-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As gap narrows, MLB proposes reopening deal after 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[As negotiators for locked-out players took steps toward Major League Baseball on Wednesday, management gave the union a new option that would allow an agreement to be cut short after the 2024 season &mdash; leading to even more bargaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/as-gap-narrows-mlb-proposes-reopening-deal-after-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/as-gap-narrows-mlb-proposes-reopening-deal-after-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite vitriol, MLB owners, locked-out players closing gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all the vitriol, Major League Baseball owners and locked-out players have closed the gap in recent weeks and are negotiating on similar frameworks for a new collective bargaining agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/despite-vitriol-mlb-owners-locked-out-players-closing-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/despite-vitriol-mlb-owners-locked-out-players-closing-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB, union meet for 1 1/2 hours, discuss next step in talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem and chief union negotiator Bruce Meyer met for 1 1/2 hours Thursday and discussed the major issues in the stalled talks to reach a deal that would end Major League Baseball's lockout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-union-meet-for-1-12-hours-discuss-next-step-in-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-union-meet-for-1-12-hours-discuss-next-step-in-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players reject MLB's 'last and best' offer at league's deadline to avoid missing games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have rejected Major League Baseball's "best and final offer" to end the sport's lockout before the league's deadline to avoid cancelled games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-reject-mlbs-last-and-best-offer-at-leagues-deadline-to-avoid-missing-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/players-reject-mlbs-last-and-best-offer-at-leagues-deadline-to-avoid-missing-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB cancels opening day as league, players fail to reach agreement to end lockout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball has cancelled opening day, with commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labour dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management's deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-cancels-opening-day-as-league-players-fail-to-reach-agreement-to-end-lockout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-cancels-opening-day-as-league-players-fail-to-reach-agreement-to-end-lockout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB makes progress on deal with players' union, sets Tuesday 5 p.m. ET deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a marathon of 13 bargaining sessions over 16 1/2 hours produced progress toward a labour deal with the players' union but left the sides still far apart, Major League Baseball extended its deadline to Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-makes-progress-on-deal-with-players-union-sets-tuesday-5-pm-et-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/baseball-news-canada/mlb-makes-progress-on-deal-with-players-union-sets-tuesday-5-pm-et-deadline/</guid></item></channel></rss>