Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins breaks down Ernie Clement's up-and-down season in Toronto, and weighs in on Brett Bateman's impressive breakout performance for the Jays after they acquired him in a mid-season trade for Kevin Gausman.
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins wouldn't commit to any changes with the coaching staff, saying they will have a thorough process this offseason but in large part they 'feel good about the group that is in place.'
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had the worst offensive season of his MLB career in 2026, the first year of a massive 14-year, $500M extension. Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins and president Mark Shapiro dissect Vladdy's underwhelming season in Toronto, but express their confidence that the six-time All Star will return to form in 2027.
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins believe they have a strong starting point with the Jays' roster heading into next year, but state that 'everything needs to be assessed' this offseason and they have to be 'elite on the acquisition front' after missing the playoffs.
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins reflect on Toronto's 'strange year' and the 'dark, tough nights' that came with the team's struggles. The two dissect where things went wrong for the Jays, and say the hardest part is letting the fans down after the incredible support they showed throughout the year.
Stephen A. Smith explains why he's taking Ben Rice over Cam Schlittler for a more impressive Game 1performance against the Red Sox.
Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory. NYY leads series 1-0.
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first leadoff homer in Padres playoff history on the Cubs’ first pitch, Michael King took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and San Diego rolled to an 8-0 victory over Chicago in their NL Wild Card Series opener on Tuesday night.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning as the Braves rallied past the Phillies in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series. Atlanta can clinch the series on Wednesday and end the Phillies’ history of postseason success in the NL East rivalry. ATL leads series 1-0.
Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the White Sox over the Astros in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series. CHW leads series 1-0.
Max Scherzer struck out seven over seven-plus innings for his 225th career win, Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo homered and the Blue Jays beat the Reds in the season finale. One year after going 94-68 to win the AL East, the Blue Jays finished 79-83.
The Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a loss to the Twins, who got a home run and three RBI from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa homered, and Zack Wheeler delivered like a Game 7 ace to bring the Phillies back from the brink of collapse and send them into the playoffs with a win over the Rays that clinched the final National League wild-card berth.
The Diamondbacks missed the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons, losing to the postseason-bound Padres shortly after the Phillies won to clinch the final NL wild card spot.
The Houston Astros won their fifth AL West title in six years despite finishing with the worst record for a first-place team, beating the Athletics behind Lucas Spence's two-run triple to finish at 81-81.
Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Tigers' come-from-behind win over the Pirates,
JJ Bleday hit a solo home run, Hector Rodríguez added a two-run triple and the Reds beat the Blue Jays. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and was booed by some in the sellout crowd of 42,482.
Elly De La Cruz swipes his 30th base for a 30/30 season.
MLB.com's Keegan Matheson joins SportsCentre to discuss what caused Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to apologize for his comments regarding his contract with the Blue Jays, and how the slugger can bounce back from a disappointing year in 2027.
Nathan Lukes hit a go-ahead single in a four-run seventh inning, Kazuma Okamoto had two hits and three RBI, and the Blue Jays rallied to beat the Reds. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-5 with an RBI and received a mixed reception after his apology for his viral comments.
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