Major League Baseball News

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made an impressive major-league debut with two hits and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 Friday night.

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated designated hitter Kendrys Morales from the 10-day disabled list Friday and recalled infield prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from double-A New Hampshire.

Aaron Judge hit his fifth home run, David Robertson pitched out of an eighth-inning jam and the New York Yankees overcame some shaky defence on a chilly night to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday night.

The Houston Astros Evan Gattis reached first base after grounding into a double play, but it appears he didn't realize there were only two outs. He was tagged out for the Mariners' 12th triple play in franchise history.

Cincinnati fired fifth-year manager Bryan Price on Thursday because of a 3-15 start, the first managerial change in the major leagues this season.

Former Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is gambling on himself by signing a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves. And judging by the 37-year-old's history of perseverence, it's likely a safe bet.

Teoscar Hernandez had four hits, including a two-run home run, Curtis Granderson hit his ninth career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Kansas City 15-5 on Wednesday in the Facebook-exclusive game to complete the series sweep of the Royals, losers of eight straight.

The Toronto Blue Jays' game on Wednesday afternoon will be shown exclusively on Facebook. It's part of a trend that has seen several sports leagues sell digital-only rights to new players like Facebook, Twitter and Amazon.

Former Blue Jays' slugger Jose Bautista and the Atlanta Braves reached an agreement on a minor league contract Wednesday. Bautista will report to the Braves extended spring training complex and play third base, where he started his 10-year career in Toronto.

The Toronto Blue Jays' doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals will go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday after inclement weather that caused damage to the roof at Rogers Centre cancelled Monday's game.