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Jays Lose To Rangers

Blue Jays 1 Rangers 7 There is an ancient Chinese proverb about how it is hard to win a game if you only score one run. The unfortunate thing is that they beat the horse (by horse, I mean pitching staff) hard in August to get us back in the race. There is only so […]

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praise before training camp

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. Auston Matthews and his teammates missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. Now, they are hoping to make the dance again. Matthews believes Matthew Knies will play a key role in their success for years to come. Matthews spoke with reporters […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praise before training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

77-77 – Rangers crease Cease to claim opener over Jays

The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Toronto Blue Jays scored one run. Last night’s loss felt deflating but the Rangers had another crack at a similar game with the stakes still elevated and they made sure to take advantage of the second chance by earning a big series-opening victory. After getting the better […]

Minor Roster Moves: Pelicans, Wolves, Spurs, More

By Rory Maher | at September 18, 2026 8:09 pm Former Raptors guard Markquis Nowell has signed a training camp deal with the Pelicans, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The former Kansas State star spent most of 2023/24 on a two-way contract with Toronto after going undrafted in 2023. Nowell played for Baskonia last season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.0 assists in 28 EuroLeague games with the Spanish club (14.4 minutes per contest). It sounds like the 5’7″ point guard might return statesid...

Minor Roster Moves: Pelicans, Wolves, Spurs, More

Former Raptors guard Markquis Nowell has signed a training camp deal with the Pelicans, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The former Kansas State star spent most of 2023/24 on a two-way contract with Toronto after going undrafted in 2023. Nowell played for Baskonia last season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.0 assists in […]

Jays @ Rangers Game Thread

The latest series that the Jays ‘must win’. Nine games left of the season. The still aren’t at the point that they have to run the table, but winning the series is pretty important. Two of three would make me happy. Gimenez is out of the lineup with a hamstring issue, but ‘is available off […]

Lowry says Raptors should retire DeRozan’s No. 10

Kyle Lowry is already making plans for the Toronto Raptors’ next jersey retirement. Lowry wants Toronto to retire DeMar DeRozan’s No. 10 jersey once he calls it a career, he shared during his charity golf tournament on Friday, which DeRozan attended. “Oh, No. 10 (DeRozan’s number) should definitely go up there,” Lowry said. “Without a doubt.” DeRozan spent nine years in Toronto after being drafted ninth overall in 2009, and remains the Raptors’ all-time leading scorer to this day. The now-Denv...

Maple Leafs Forward Gavin McKenna's Preseason Debut Announced

It is the middle of September, and with training camps across the NHL ramping up, we're bound to see teams' top prospects make their debut during the preseason.  Today, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the date on which Gavin McKenna (1st overall in 2026) will make his preseason debut .  TORONTO -- Gavin McKenna will make his preseason debut when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; TSN2, RDSI, TSN4). The 1st OA pick in 2026...

Blue Jays’ Yesavage throws side session, ‘more likely’ to return Monday

Trey Yesavage took another step towards his Toronto Blue Jays return on Friday. The 23-year-old right-hander threw a side session in Texas, opening the door for him to take the mound for the Blue Jays on either Sunday or Monday. Blue Jays manager John Schneider, however, told reporters that Yesavage is “more likely” to pitch on Monday. Yesavage has been recovering from knee surgery he underwent in mid-August after exiting a start against the Houston Astros on Aug. 4 before the third inning. To...

Maple Leafs’ Matthews, Roslovic hoping to rekindle past heroics

TORONTO — Back when Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic were teammates in Ann Arbor, Mich., suiting up as teenagers for the U.S. National Team Development Program, they formed two-thirds of a trio they dubbed ‘The Superman Line.’ “I think it was the Cam Newton era,” Roslovic explained with a grin Friday, referring to the former NFL quarterback’s signature touchdown celebration. “When he was ripping the jersey open. It was jokes.” The 29-year-old skated alongside his former USNTDP linemate for th...

Blue Jays call up right-hander Jose Rodriguez, DFA Michael Lorenzen

The Toronto Blue Jays have added an intriguing bullpen arm to the mix. Recently acquired right-hander José Rodriguez has been selected to the Blue Jays major-league roster and will be active against the Texas Rangers on Friday night, the team announced. Journeyman righty Michael Lorenzen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Rodriguez was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 1 for 20-year-old pitching prospect Sebastian Rodriguez. Players not included on an MLB team’...

Blue Jays Designate Michael Lorenzen For Assignment

By Darragh McDonald | at September 18, 2026 3:15pm CDT The Blue Jays announced that they have designated right-hander Michael Lorenzen for assignment. His roster spot goes to fellow right-hander José Rodriguez, who has been selected to the roster. More to come. Share Repost Send via email Toronto Blue Jays Transactions Jose Rodriguez (b. 2001 pitcher)Michael Lorenzen View Comments (1)

Blue Jays Designate Michael Lorenzen For Assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have designated right-hander Michael Lorenzen for assignment. His roster spot goes to fellow right-hander José Rodríguez, who has been selected to the roster. The Jays scooped up Lorenzen about three weeks ago after he had been released by the Rockies. He had posted a 7.08 earned run average with […]

Blue Jays DFA Former All-Star In Latest Roster Shuffle

The Toronto Blue Jays have shuffled their pitching staff once again, designating former All-Star Michael Lorenzen for assignment. The Blue Jays have designated Michael Lorenzen for assignment, the team announced. RHP José Rodríguez has been selected to the Major League roster. pic.twitter.com/qrX2TGCNKc — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 18, 2026 Lorenzen, who had been a starter the previous five years,  struggled out of the bullpen for T oronto since joining the team in late August...

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026 against the Toronto Blue Jays: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Dylan Cease for the Jays. Its the beginning of a three game set at home against the team that is currently tied with the Rangers in the Wild Card race. Exciting September baseball is […]

Kawhi Leonard sends final message to Clippers following Raptors move

Kawhi Leonard has sent a farewell message to the Los Angeles Clippers following his official move to the Toronto Raptors . In an Instagram post, Leonard shared a message of appreciation to Clippers fans, thanking them for their support throughout the highs and lows of his six seasons with the franchise. "I truly appreciate your unwavering support during both the highs and lows. Thank you, Clip Nation," Leonard wrote. https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcNbMOh4qn/ Leonard returns to where he won a ch...

Matthew Knies | Training Camp | September 18, 2026

Matthew Knies addresses the media at day two of training camp. SUBSCRIBE: https://tml.hockey/3FvgtoG FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontomapleleafs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapleleafs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs #Leafs #LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs