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Sports·6h ago

Scherzer goes ‘extreme,’ perhaps for the last time, in 114-pitch, short-rest gem

Max Scherzer delivered a standout performance for the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching seven innings with one run allowed and seven strikeouts in what may be his final Major League Baseball game. The 42-year-old ace threw 114 pitches on short rest, leading the Blue Jays to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer's career totals now include 3,557 strikeouts, and he has not yet decided on his future in baseball, indicating he will take time to reflect during the offseason.

Sportsnet

Sports·8h ago

The Blue Jays’ failed 2026 season confirms it: The 2025 run was a fluke

The Toronto Blue Jays' disappointing performance in the 2026 season has led to the conclusion that their success in 2025 was not indicative of a strong team. Critics argue that the team's mediocrity is tolerated by fans, which may discourage any significant changes to improve performance.

Globe and Mail

Sports·10h ago

Blue Jays cap disappointing season with a win over Reds

The Toronto Blue Jays capped a disappointing season on Sunday afternoon with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre. Reds: Cincinnati (75-87) started the season at 20-11 but struggles in May sent the Reds into last place in the National League Central. Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo homered for the Blue Jays, who finished last in the American League East Division standings at 79-83.

CityNews Toronto

Sports·11h ago

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Blankenburg

Blankenburg will get $1.4 million US, as reported by the salary tracking website PuckPedia , a figure that the cap-strapped Leafs can handle as of Monday night when they’re expected to officially park winger Max Domi on long-term injured reserve and get some relief on his $3.75-million hit. Blankenburg initially signed with Columbus as an undrafted free agent in April 2022, and played three seasons with the Blue Jackets before signing with Nashville in July 2024. 🖊️ We’ve signed defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract After splitting last season between Nashville and Colorado, where he scored a.

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Sports·8h ago

Ravens walk-off Cowboys in first-ever game in Rio

The Baltimore Ravens secured a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in their first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro. Lamar Jackson threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal to win the game after a dramatic final drive. The match featured a back-and-forth contest with significant plays from both teams, including a blocked field goal by the Ravens and a late tying field goal by the Cowboys.

Sportsnet

Sports·4h ago

Ireland beats Israel 3-0 wearing black armbands to support Gaza

In a UEFA Nations League match held in Hungary, Ireland defeated Israel 3-0. The Irish team wore black armbands to express solidarity with the people of Gaza, despite calls for a boycott of the game.

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