OPINION: Ohtani may look out of this world, but is as human as a rookie can be
When Shohei Ohtani walked Jed Lowrie with four straight balls after losing his perfect game on Sunday, we were all reminded that he’s still a 23-year old rookie.
American League
Belfiore seeking full-time position with Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Mike Belfiore is eager to make it back onto the Baltimore Orioles roster after getting demoted to Triple-A Norfolk last week. The Huntington, N.Y. native made his MLB debut against the Boston…
Ryan Flaherty’s work vs. Jays is a bellweather
SARASOTA, Fla - Ryan Flaherty could use the Toronto Blue Jays as a “career measuring stick” while he looks to crack the opening day lineup for the Baltimore Orioles this spring. Though his first game…
Hometown boy fighting for backup catcher duty on Baltimore Orioles.
SARASOTA,Fla — Steve Clevenger has an opportunity in front of him that most young baseball players can only dream of. The Baltimore, Maryland native has come into Orioles spring training fighting for the backup catcher…
Chris Davis makes history for Baltimore as Orioles down Jays
Chris Davis hit his MLB-leading 50th home run in the top of the eighth inning, Danny Valencia added an insurance RBI-single, and the Baltimore Orioles (78-69) defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 at the Rogers…
Jays and Angels kick off 3-game set
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels were both expected to contend this season and were considered among the favourites to win the World Series in many sports books in Las Vegas prior to…
Ryan Goins and Esmil Rogers shine in Jays 4th straight series win
It was a mixed crowd at Target Field on Sunday, where a 2-0 Toronto Blue Jays victory over the Minnesota Twins meant an impressive 5-1 road trip and another scoreless outing for starter Esmil Rogers…
White Sox top Jays and McGowan in Guillen’s last game
Dustin McGowan was looking for his first win in over three years, while Dylan Axelrod was looking for the first of his career.
Jays’ Loewen returns to majors as outfielder
Of all the six September call-ups by the Toronto Blue Jays this week, none was as good a story as Adam Loewen’s.
It came to a climax on Wednesday night when the now-outfielder made his debut with a 1-for-3 performance and a run scored against the Boston Red Sox.
American League award races provide intrigue
The MLB regular season will come to a close this Sunday, giving award candidates from each league a final chance this week to secure the annual hardware.