Marcus Semien
Fans walk along the concourse of Sahlen Field before a baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Guerrero powers Jays' return to Buffalo; beat Marlins 5-1

By John Wawrow Jun. 01, 2021 10:16 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Cleveland, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Wild Chatwood helps Indians beat Blue Jays 6-5 for DH split

By Steve Herrick May. 30, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Alek Manoah delivers a pitch during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees Thursday, May 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Manoah dominates to win debut, Blue Jays split DH with Yanks

By Larry Fleisher May. 27, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu throws to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Ryu pitches 7 masterful innings, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 8-0

By Mark Didtler May. 18, 2021 11:06 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

By Mark Didtler Apr. 25, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3

By Mark Didtler Apr. 23, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Angels beat Blue Jays 7-1

By Mark Didtler Apr. 09, 2021 10:23 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Marcus Semien (10) is congratulated by Randal Grichuk after hitting a two-run home run, which scored Grichuk, as Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino and home plate umpire Jansen Visconti look on during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, April 5, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 05, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Fans scramble for a foul ball during the first inning of a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept 'calculated risk'

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 05, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Spectators wait on a security line outside Yankee Stadium before an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Bronx borough of New York. Fans are back at the ballpark in limited numbers after they were shut out completely during the regular season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return

By Ronald Blum Apr. 01, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays Teoscar Hernandez reacts as he pops up during batting practice in a workout, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Blue Jays face the New York Yankees on opening day Thursday in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cole looks forward to family and fans at Yankee Stadium

By Ronald Blum Mar. 31, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates after scoring on a double hit by Justin Upton during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette makes a play on a ground ball hit by New York Yankees' Tyler Wade during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 14, 2021, at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. (Steve Nesius/The Canadian Press via AP)
Springer, Semien add veteran presence to Jays' young core

By Ian Harrison Mar. 17, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, right, hits a ball during a spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chapman's return at third base a big boost for new-looks A's

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 17, 2021 12:10 PM EDT

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Ben Gamel races the ball thrown by catcher Drew Butera to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base, on an attempted steal during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. Gamel was out on the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Jays' Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss

By Ian Harrison Feb. 24, 2021 04:05 PM EST
TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted. ...