Randal Grichuk
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

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

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' Bo Bichette looks back at the umpire after being called out on strikes during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodriguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 20, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

By Mark Didtler Apr. 08, 2021 11:20 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

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

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

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette celebrates his home run off Miami Marlins pitcher Brad Boxberger during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Marlins finally get to go home after beating Blue Jays 14-11

By Mike Haim Aug. 12, 2020 11:23 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) makes a sliding catch on a foul ball by Toronto Blue Jays Danny Jansen in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Riley's 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1

By Charles Odum Aug. 04, 2020 11:19 PM EDT

The Toronto Blue Jays' logo is displayed on the scoreboard during the middle of the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. The Blue Jays are the home team in the game. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
4-run 10th for Nats spoils Blue Jays' 'home opener' in DC

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 29, 2020 09:55 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Eric Thames, left, slides past Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, right, while scoring on a double by Kurt Suzuki during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 27, 2020, in Washington. Watching are Nationals' Victor Robles (16) and Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton (57). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Hernández hits 2 of 4 Blue Jays homers in 4-1 win at Nats

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 27, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO TRIPLE, INSTEAD OF DOUBLE - Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier follows the flight of his two-run triple off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Shun Yamaguchi during the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 6-5. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Kiermaier's triple in 10th lifts Rays over Blue Jays, 6-5

By Fred Goodall Jul. 26, 2020 05:40 PM EDT

Rich Baseball operations president Mike Buczkowski addresses the media during a press conference announcing the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo to play home to Blue Jays considered a `Natural'

By John Wawrow Jul. 25, 2020 03:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 9, 2015, file photo, home plate umpire Seth Buckminster signals for the pitch as Buffalo Bisons batter Josh Thole (22) steps into the box during a Triple-A baseball game between the Bisons and Rochester Red Wings in Buffalo, N.Y. The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File
Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic

By Rob Gillies Jul. 24, 2020 12:13 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shun Yamaguchi delivers during the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore talks about hosting Blue Jays; how about Hartford?

By Rob Gillies And Brian Witte Jul. 23, 2020 05:18 PM EDT

The Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh Pirates play an exhibition baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pennsylvania won't allow Blue Jays to play in Pittsburgh

By Rob Gillies, Marc Levy And Will Graves Jul. 22, 2020 09:19 AM EDT