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The Toronto Blue Jays secured a playoff berth Thursday without even taking the field. Canada's lone big-league team started the day with a magic number of ...

The third-ranked division winner will host the third wild-card seed (No. It was the Blue Jays' first playoff appearance since 2016. I think the guys are going to come out and be ready to roll on Friday night."

TOP PERFORMERS: Xander Bogaerts ranks fourth on the Red Sox with a .309 batting average, and has 38 doubles, 14 home runs, 56 walks and 69 RBI. Rafael Devers is ...

Anthony Santander has 24 doubles and 33 home runs for the Orioles. Rafael Devers is 14-for-37 with a home run and eight RBI over the last 10 games. Red Sox hitters are batting a collective .259, which ranks second in the AL. [Skip Advertisement]

After the heartbreak of the final day of last season, the Blue Jays have officially punched their ticket to the 2022 postseason. The Baltimore Orioles fell ...

However, the Jays must avoid falling to the second wildcard position. If they won that, they’d be playing the New York Yankees in the second round, and not the Houston Astros. The two teams that trail them are the Tampa Bay Rays (who sit a game and a half behind) and the Seattle Marines (who sit two games behind).

The Blue Jays are returning to the postseason. Toronto did not play on Thursday, but it still clinched a playoff berth after the Baltimore Orioles fell 5-3 ...

The third-place wild-card team will likely travel to Cleveland to play the Both the Rays and Mariners play Thursday night. Now, that their spot is guaranteed, the focus will narrow on securing home-field advantage for the Wild Card Series.

Anthony Santander and the Baltimore Orioles were shut down by Rich Hill and three relievers in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

Verdugo singled in Rafael Devers in the first, and Almonte led off the third with a drive to right for his 24th career homer. The Orioles and Red Sox wrap up their season series on Thursday. … RHP Kutter Crawford, on the IL since Sept. Hosmer has been on the injured list since Aug. Before the game, Cora said he expected Arroyo to play on Thursday. Almonte was promoted from the minors on Sept. Hill became the 21st pitcher in major league history to make at least 25 starts in a season at the age of 42 or older. He kept us in the game.” The 42-year-old left-hander also tossed five scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory at Baltimore on Sept. The Orioles (80-75) lost for the fourth time in five games. “I thought he got better as the game went on. Robinson Chirinos accounted for Baltimore’s only run with his fourth homer in the eighth inning.

The Toronto Blue Jays clinched a playoff spot on Thursday following the Baltimore Orioles' 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Jays return to ...

The Jays finish the regular season on the road against the Orioles with a three-game set beginning on Monday. The two Wild Card Series in each league will be played in a best-of-three format with all games played at the home park of the higher seed. In the AL, the AL West champion Houston Astros and Yankees will receive byes, with the AL Central-winning Cleveland Guardians locked in as the third seed.

If John Schneider and his Blue Jays players have their way, the celebrations that began late on their final off day of the regular season will turn into a…

A lot of highs, a lot of lows, a lot of grinding through injuries. “It’s a multi-layered process for sure.” Ace Alek Manoah will get the ball in Friday’s opener of what is expected to be a sold out Rogers Centre for all three contests. The Jays will celebrate every accomplishment along the way, however, reward for grinding through a long and gruelling season. “That’s the best part of baseball – celebrating what you’ve accomplished,” Schneider said this week. Article content

Orioles lineup · Cedric Mullins - CF · Adley Rutschman - C · Anthony Santander - DH · Ryan Mountcastle - 1B · Gunnar Henderson - 3B · Austin Hays - RF · Rougned Odor - ...

Much like 81 or 82 wins, this is not a huge milestone compared to, you know, making the playoffs, but it would be fun if the O’s had a winning record when facing at least one division opponent this year. The O’s are six games ahead of the Red Sox. - Anthony Santander - DH

BOSTON -- The Orioles came into Fenway Park on Monday in need of a hot streak to keep their postseason dreams alive. After taking the opener in dominant ...

hit his 32nd double of the year to set the record for most doubles by an Orioles rookie in a single season. [Molly Burkhardt](mailto:[email protected]) is a reporter/editor for MLB.com based in Boston. … Things didn’t necessarily go our way, but there's a lot of baseball left and we're looking to get back on our feet this next series in New York.” The record-setting hit came against Detroit starter Milt Wilcox in Ripken’s 149th game of the season. Stowers finished the series hitting .417/.417/.833 with a home run, his first career triple and three RBIs across four games. “As far as facing the lefty or facing the righty, I'm just trying to be ready for my opportunities whenever I get them, and I think whether it's righty or lefty, I believe in myself and I think that's really all there is to be said about that.” With the O’s postseason hopes hanging on by a thread, here are some notable moments from the finale of an otherwise disappointing series in Boston. “It's a fun clubhouse to be a part of and the guys are still fighting. “It's not that I don't like him against [lefties], it's just a lot of times we have guys who are swinging the bat well against left-handed pitchers. On Tuesday night, manager Brandon Hyde pinch-hit Jesús Aguilar for Stowers in the fifth inning against left-handed reliever Matt Strahm, and Aguilar flied out to end the inning. BOSTON -- The Orioles came into Fenway Park on Monday in need of a hot streak to keep their postseason dreams alive. Just over 40 years later, the record has been broken.

The roars from the home crowd will come later, but we're guessing the team was in full party mode following the final out.

The situation became muddled a week ago in St. “To celebrate getting a chance to be in the post-season is definitely worth it. A lot of highs, a lot of lows, a lot of grinding through injuries. “It’s a multi-layered process for sure.” Ace Alek Manoah will get the ball in Friday’s opener of what is expected to be a sold-out Rogers Centre for all three contests. What began at the opening of spring training in mid-February will now extend through at least Oct.

BOSTON -- The Orioles came into Fenway Park on Monday in need of a hot streak to keep their postseason dreams alive. After taking the opener in dominant ...

hit his 32nd double of the year to set the record for most doubles by an Orioles rookie in a single season. [Molly Burkhardt](mailto:[email protected]) is a reporter/editor for MLB.com based in Boston. … Things didn’t necessarily go our way, but there's a lot of baseball left and we're looking to get back on our feet this next series in New York.” The record-setting hit came against Detroit starter Milt Wilcox in Ripken’s 149th game of the season. Stowers finished the series hitting .417/.417/.833 with a home run, his first career triple and three RBIs across four games. “As far as facing the lefty or facing the righty, I'm just trying to be ready for my opportunities whenever I get them, and I think whether it's righty or lefty, I believe in myself and I think that's really all there is to be said about that.” With the O’s postseason hopes hanging on by a thread, here are some notable moments from the finale of an otherwise disappointing series in Boston. “It's a fun clubhouse to be a part of and the guys are still fighting. “It's not that I don't like him against [lefties], it's just a lot of times we have guys who are swinging the bat well against left-handed pitchers. On Tuesday night, manager Brandon Hyde pinch-hit Jesús Aguilar for Stowers in the fifth inning against left-handed reliever Matt Strahm, and Aguilar flied out to end the inning. BOSTON -- The Orioles came into Fenway Park on Monday in need of a hot streak to keep their postseason dreams alive. Just over 40 years later, the record has been broken.

The Blue Jays clinched a postseason berth Thursday without taking the field. Toronto was assured of an AL wild card berth when the Boston Red Sox beat the ...

The Dodgers have a first-round bye. The Astros and Yankees have first-round byes. I think the guys are going to come out and be ready to roll on Friday night.”

If John Schneider has his way, the celebrations that began late on their final off day of the season will turn into a fall-long festival.

The situation became muddled a week ago in St. “To celebrate getting a chance to be in the post-season is definitely worth it. A lot of highs, a lot of lows, a lot of grinding through injuries. “It’s a multi-layered process for sure.” Ace Alek Manoah will get the ball in Friday’s opener of what is expected to be a sold-out Rogers Centre for all three contests. What began at the opening of spring training in mid-February will now extend through at least Oct.

BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer to break an eighth-inning tie, Zack Kelly earned his first career victory and the Boston Red Sox beat ...

Red Sox: Move to Toronto for a three-game series. He allowed two runs — one earned — on five hits while striking out three. “The Red Sox organization will work with our partners in Lee County to provide resources and support for recovery efforts.“ The Red Sox ballpark in Fort Myers, Florida, sustained wind damage from Hurricane Ian but the extent of the damage was not yet known. Baltimore’s loss meant the Blue Jays are heading into the playoffs. BOSTON (AP) — J.D.

The Blue Jays clinched a post-season berth after the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Thursday, eliminating them from further playoff ...

Even weirder was the pandemic season of 2020, when the Blue Jays booked their post-season spot by beating the New York Yankees 4-1 at Buffalo's Sahlen Field ...

“Hopefully we get to celebrate it with the fans. They later clinched the American League East in the first game of a doubleheader at Camden Yards and had to wait out the nightcap before engaging in a rowdy shake-and-spray. “You don't want to ever take anything for granted in this game. "We've gone through stretches but we're still playing some good baseball,” said reliever Tim Mayza, the longest-tenured Blue Jays player. Unusual clinch or not, interim manager John Schneider said before Wednesday’s 8-3 loss to the New York Yankees that every moment was worthy of feting. 25 they went to bed after a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays believing their magic number stood at one only to wake up to news that a convoluted tiebreaker scenario had locked them into at least a wild-card berth.

The Toronto Blue Jays locked up a playoff spot Thursday afternoon without taking the field, securing a berth when the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore ...

The third-ranked division winner will host the third wild-card seed (No. It was the Blue Jays’ first playoff appearance since 2016. I think the guys are going to come out and be ready to roll on Friday night.”

J.D. Martinez hits a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, lifting Boston to a 5-3 win.

“The Red Sox organization will work with our partners in Lee County to provide resources and support for recovery efforts.” The Red Sox ballpark in Fort Myers, Florida, sustained wind damage from Hurricane Ian, but the extent of the damage was not yet known. The Orioles were 3 1/2 games out of the final AL wild-card spot after winning the series opener, but now face the first-place Yankees this weekend needing to overcome at least a 4 1/2-game deficit to Seattle with just six games to play. We’re looking to make some noise,” right-hander Mike Bauman said after the Red Sox won 5-3 to send the Orioles to their fifth loss in six games. “Things didn’t necessarily go our way, but there’s a lot of baseball left and we’re looking to get back on our feet this next series in New York.” Martinez hit a two-run homer to break an eighth-inning tie, Zack Kelly earned his first career victory and Boston beat Baltimore for the third straight game.

TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays clinched a postseason berth Thursday without taking the field. Toronto was assured of an AL wild card berth when the Boston Red ...

The Astros and Yankees have first-round byes. Toronto became the fourth AL team to clinch a playoff berth, joining division champions Houston, the New York Yankees and Cleveland. TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays clinched a postseason berth Thursday without taking the field.