Toronto Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez (7) and Hunter Renfroe celebrate after Renfroe hit a home run during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Red Sox at Blue Jays 7/21/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks on from the dugout while wearing an arm sleeve with the words "Thanks Dad" inscribed on it during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Alonso will defend HR Derby title; Guerrero to sit out

Jun. 23, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

Fans watch batting practice 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)

Blue Jays extending stay in Buffalo through July 21

By John Wawrow Jun. 07, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice talks to players during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada grants NHL cross-border travel exemption for playoffs

By John Wawrow Jun. 06, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Cincinnati, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

LEADING OFF: Cards' Flaherty out, Manoah up, Lou Gehrig Day

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 03:43 AM EDT

LEADING OFF: Cards' Flaherty out, Manoah up, Lou Gehrig Day

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

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

Blue Jays leave open hope of returning to Toronto this year

By John Wawrow Jun. 01, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro believes there’s a chance the team could finally return home to Toronto at some point this season, while...

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 relief pitcher Tyler Chatwood, center, waits for manager Charlie Montoyo to remove him as catcher Danny Jansen (9) and Bo Bichette join them during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Rays rally with 5 walks in 9th, top Jays for 10th win in row

By Mark Didtler May. 23, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards

May. 22, 2021 02:54 AM 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

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. slides safe to score as Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto waits for the ball in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Atlanta. Acuna scored on a single by Braves' Freddie Freeman. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Phillies catcher Realmuto back from COVID-19 IL after 1 day

May. 14, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gestures rounding third base after hitting his third home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 27, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Blue Jays shuffling back to Buffalo starting June 1

By John Wawrow May. 05, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Hernández returns to Jays lineup after bout with COVID-19

Apr. 30, 2021 05:21 PM EDT
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández returned to the starting lineup Friday night against Atlanta after missing three weeks...

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Fedde, Harrison lift Nats over Jays in Springer's debut

By Mark Didtler Apr. 28, 2021 10:10 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

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer (4) walks on the field during a team 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)

Injured Jays OF Springer to play in intrasquad game Friday

By Ian Harrison Apr. 22, 2021 05:05 PM EDT