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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 12: Don Mattingly #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers signals prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on October 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Three possible landing spots for Don Mattingly

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today they’re mutually parting ways with manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly, who’s been with the Dodgers since 2011, posted a 446-363 regular season record, but his team’s playoff struggles related to having the highest payroll in baseball made Los Angeles uncomfortable with the relationship going forward. With his regular season success, […]

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Blue Jays ban beer cans from upper deck level after Game 5 fiasco

Toronto Blue Jays fans embarrassed themselves at the Rogers Centre when they littered the field with beer cans and garbage following a call that didn’t go their way in Game 5 against the Texas Rangers. The game was delayed, a baby was sprayed by an errant beer can, and the Blue Jays had to issue a […]

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 14: Marcus Stroman #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts in the sixth inning while taking on the Texas Rangers in game five of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 14, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Three keys for Toronto to get back into the series

The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in another hole after losing their second straight game to start the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals. The Blue Jays came back down 0-2 against the Texas Rangers, but doing so versus the Royals will be no easy task. So what needs to happen for that to happen? Here’s […]

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Sanchez #41 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the seventh inning while taking on the Texas Rangers in game five of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 14, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Three young Blue Jays pitchers help lead club to ALDS

Amidst the chaos and calamity of the Toronto Blue Jays’ high-stakes, high-pressure 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the ALDS was the calming presence of three young pitchers. Marcus Stroman, who started the game, wasn’t even supposed to be there. The 24-year-old tore his ACL back in May and was deemed done for […]

A beer is thrown onto the field toward the umpire crew during seventh inning game five American League Division Series baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. (Darren Calabrese /THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Man charged with mischief after throwing beer on baby at Blue Jays game

It was a wild scene at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday night, as fans littered the field with beer cans and garbage in protest of an absurd seventh inning. Watching it unfold on TV, I wasn’t too upset about it until a cameraman panned to Blue Jays players, who were telling fans to cut it […]

TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 27: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays circles the bases after hitting a game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning during MLB game action against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 27, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Five questions about the Rangers-Blue Jays ALDS

The Texas Rangers (88-74) and the Toronto Blue Jays (93-69) will face off in the AL Division Series, beginning this Thursday. It’s an intriguing matchup on paper, and these five questions immediately came to mind. Do the Rangers really stand a chance?  On paper, this is a nightmarish match up for Texas. Not because the the […]

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What pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to the AL East title?

We all the know the story by now. The Toronto Blue Jays were hovering around .500 at the trade deadline, with another mediocre season on the horizon. The Jays had talent, but needed an extra boost to really propel them into true contenders. General manager Alex Anthopoulos knew that, and delivered, bringing in an impressive mix […]

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 14: J.J. Hardy #2 of the Baltimore Orioles throws out Rusney Castillo #38 (not pictured) of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 14, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

J.J. Hardy played through a torn labrum in his shoulder all season

Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy has been playing injured all year. Hardy admitted to the Baltimore Sun he’s played the entire season with a torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder. Hardy’s isn’t opting for surgery – instead he’s going to rest and hope that heals it quickly. Hardy’s gone thought this before, as he’s already had the surgery to repair […]

DENVER, CO – AUGUST 14: Relief pitcher Bud Norris #20 of the San Diego Padres delivers to home plate during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 14, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Padres defeated the Rockies 9-5. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bud Norris

Bud Norris criticizes Latino players, apologizes immediately

San Diego Padres right-hander Bud Norris gave a very stupid response when asked about bench-clearing brawls and culture. A study done by USA Today found 87% of main antagonists from bench-clearing incidents since 2011 are from different ethnic backgrounds. When given this fact, Norris told Jorge L. Ortiz he wasn’t surprised. “I think it’s a culture shock,” Norris said. “This […]

TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 22: Marco Estrada #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the first inning during MLB game action against the New York Yankees on September 22, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Three unlikely players key to the Toronto Blue Jays’ success

The Toronto Blue Jays sit atop the American League with a 91-65 record largely thanks to the contributions of star players like Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, and David Price. While those players have made the biggest contributions, there are three unlikely players in particular whose breakout seasons have helped catapult the club to the top […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 14: Greg Holland #56 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Kauffman Stadium on August 14, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Greg Holland has ‘significant’ tear in UCL, will miss rest of 2015 season

The Kansas City Royals will have to do without reliever Greg Holland for the rest of 2015, and possibly even longer as the former closer has been shut down due to an ongoing sore elbow. As Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star notes, Holland has a

BOSTON, MA – JULY 28: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hugs Pedro Martinez, a former member of the Boston Red Sox, during a ceremony to retire Martinez’s number 45 before a game with the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on July 28, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

David Ortiz recalls how Pedro Martinez revived his career

David Ortiz has had an unlikely path to greatness. It’s easy to remember all of his success in Boston – the World Series rings, launching hundreds of home runs – but at one time, his career was on life support. As outlined in a piece by Ortiz in the Players Tribune, following his release from […]

Barry Zito and Tim Hudson to pitch against each other Saturday

Time to party like it’s the early-to-mid 2000’s! The Oakland Athletics announced on Tuesday that 37-year-old Barry Zito will be their starting pitcher this coming Saturday. That means he’ll face 40-year-old former teammate Tim Hudson, when the A’s play the San Francisco Giants. Zito and Hudson were in the Oakland rotation together for five years, from […]

ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: Andrew Heaney #28 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 8, 2015 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

You can now buy stock in Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney wants you to buy into his performance, literally. The rookie has become the first player in Major League Baseball history to enter a brand contract with Fantex, which means you can invest in Heaney on the stock market. Here’s more details from Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Under the […]

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