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June 27, 2023

Defending Cy Young Award finalist allows 11 runs in first start since demotion to lowest level of minors

Alek Manoah was sent down to the Florida Complex League to get things figured out amid an awful start to the season, but apparently it doesn't matter where he pitches.

June 20, 2023

Marlins blow out Blue Jays, Luis Arraez goes 5-for-5 to raise batting average back to .400

The Miami Marlins demolished the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night, while Luis Arraez went 5-5 for the third time this month to raise hit batting average to .400.

June 12, 2023

Fake National Review story about imaginary non-binary Blue Jays catcher dupes people on social media

The National Review's Rich Lowry made up a story about a non-binary minor-league catcher getting called up to MLB despite 'batting' .207 and duped a lot of people.

June 10, 2023

Blue Jays GM says 'distraction' was a ‘small part’ in Anthony Bass being designated for assignment

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Anthony Bass was designated for assignment largely for his performance, though "distraction" was factored in.

June 9, 2023

Blue Jays designate Anthony Bass for assignment ahead of Toronto’s Pride Weekend following controversy

Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass was designated for assignment Friday, more than a week after he shared a video encouraging Christians to join boycotts against Target and Bud Light

June 9, 2023

Anthony Bass included in Blue Jays’ Pride festivities after sharing video endorsing Target, Bud Light boycotts

Toronto's annual Pride Weekend begins Friday and pitcher Anthony Bass will participate more than a week after apologizing for sharing a post endorsing the Target and Bud Light boycotts.

June 6, 2023

Defending Cy Young Award finalist optioned to lowest level of minor leagues as struggles mount

Alek Manoah, a third-place finisher in the AL Cy Young Award vote last year, has been optioned to the minor leagues as his ERA has risen by over four runs since last season.

June 3, 2023

Blue Jays’ Chris Bassitt allows no runs against Mets, rushes back for birth of child: ‘Go be a Dad’

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt threw 7.2 innings of three-hit ball against the New York Mets and then rushed home for the birth of his second child.

June 1, 2023

Blue Jays' Anthony Bass booed in first game since sharing video endorsing Target, Bud Light boycotts

Pitcher Anthony Bass of the Toronto Blue Jays appeared in his first game since sharing videos that endorsed the Target and Bud Light boycotts, and he was booed by his hometown fans.

May 31, 2023

Blue Jays' Anthony Bass faces backlash over apology for sharing video: 'This is the most pathetic thing'

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass' apology for sharing a video that appeared to endorse the Bud Light and Target boycotts did not sit well on social media.