Springer HR sends Blue Jays to 1st WS since '93

With Toronto trailing Seattle, 3-1, in Game 7 on Monday night at Rogers Centre, George Springer hit a three-run home run that rallied the Blue Jays past the Mariners, 4-3, and gave his franchise the American League title and a trip to the World Series. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Springer HR sends Blue Jays […]

Source: Pujols, Pads to meet; talks with Angels off

Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate to be the manager of the Angels after talks broke off, but he will interview for the Padres’ vacancy, sources told ESPN. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Source: Pujols, Pads to meet; talks with Angels off

Seven questions that will decide Mariners-Blue Jays ALCS Game 7

Who has the vibes, the edge — and the bullpen? Our experts predict which team will move on to the World Series in Monday’s win-or-go-home showdown. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Seven questions that will decide Mariners-Blue Jays ALCS Game 7

Vlad Jr. hits 6th playoff HR, Jays force Game 7

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his sixth home run of the postseason, rookie Trey Yesavage struck out seven in 5⅔ innings and the Toronto Blue Jays forced a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series by defeating the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Sunday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Vlad Jr. hits 6th playoff HR, Jays […]

Ex-MLB catcher Montero, 35, dies after accident

Jesus Montero, who played for the Yankees and Mariners during his five MLB seasons, has died following a traffic accident in Venezuela, officials said. He was 35. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ex-MLB catcher Montero, 35, dies after accident

Jays optimistic Springer to be available for Game 6

Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he’s optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays optimistic Springer to be available for Game 6

Sources: Vols' Vitello favorite to land Giants job

The Giants have zeroed in on University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello for their managerial opening, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Vols' Vitello favorite to land Giants job