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Gimenez (hamstring) returns to Blue Jays lineup against Royals

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s series-opener against the Kansas City Royals after hurting his left hamstring last week.

Blue Jays place RHP Bieber on 15-day IL; recall RHP Dallas

The Toronto Blue Jays placed starting pitcher Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list with right teres major inflammation and recalled righty pitcher Chad Dallas in a corresponding move on Tuesday.

Blue Jays ace Cease has artwork, retail collection launched at Art Gallery of Ontario

Dylan Cease was a theatre kid, not an art kid, in high school. But the Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher’s artistic output has landed him in the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Report: Ohtani likely to pitch for Dodgers during next homestand

Shohei Ohtani is likely to return to the mound during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ next homestand running from Sept. 1 to Sept. 9, according to MLB.com’s Sonja Chen.

Olney: Blue Jays need to go 18-12 or 17-13 over final stretch to make playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Tuesday's series against the Kansas City Royals two games out of the final wild-card spot in the American League after staying idle with an off day on Monday.

Gausman throws seven-inning gem in Cubs’ shutout win

Playoff-seeking Jays host hot Royals with 30 games left in regular season

The Toronto Blue Jays, with 30 games left in their regular season, begin a sprint — with some hurdles — to the finish line tonight against the visiting Kansas City Royals.

Raleigh hits three homers as Mariners snap Phillies’ nine-game win streak

Cal Raleigh hit three home runs and the Seattle Mariners stopped Philadelphia’s season-best winning streak at nine games with a 9-2 victory over the Phillies on Monday night.

Messick throws six strong innings as Guardians beat Angels

Parker Messick pitched six innings of one-run ball and Austin Hedges hit a two-run homer in the Cleveland Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Matthews, Bell lift Twins to win over Athletics

Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6 on Monday night.

Conforto, Kelly hit back-to-back HRs, lift Cubs over Diamondbacks

Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, Kevin Gausman gave up just three hits over seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 on Monday night.

Devers hits three-run homer to highlight Giants’ win over Reds

Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Monday night.

Seager sparks offence as Rangers rout White Sox to grab AL West lead

Corey Seager had three hits and three RBIs, and Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an 11-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.

Marlins’ Fairbanks leaves with nerve irritation, numbness after facing one batter vs. Red Sox

Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks felt nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm and departed after facing one batter in Miami’s 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

Reds’ Toglia to have season-ending right shoulder surgery

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder after he was injured Friday making a diving catch against Arizona.

Seigler hits go-ahead triple in 9th as Red Sox beat Marlins

Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Monday night.

Nationals roll to victory, extend Rockies’ losing streak to season-high seven games

CJ Abrams had the go-ahead RBI in a five-run fifth inning, Cade Cavalli won his fourth consecutive start and the Washington Nationals defeated Colorado 13-3 on Monday night to send the Rockies to their season-worst seventh consecutive loss.

Aranda’s home run, Rasmussen’s six strong innings lead Rays past slumping Tigers

Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday night.

New Padres owners Feliciano and Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

New San Diego Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones entered their introductory news conference Monday to the rhythm of an upbeat song about the team written and performed by Jones herself, a professional singer.

Marte could return to Diamondbacks roughly two weeks after strange disappearance

The Arizona Diamondbacks hope three-time All-Star Ketel Marte will return to their lineup next week, roughly two weeks after his unexpected disappearance from the team before a game in Boston.