What would have given the Toronto Blue Jays a runner on third base wound up ending the inning after George Springer jumped and was tagged out.

Addison Barger's three-run homer ignited a six-run eighth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-4 comeback win Sunday to sweep the four-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Barger's blast to right centre off reliever Justin Sterner (1-2) was his third homer in three consecutive outings as the Blue Jays (31-28) won their seventh straight at home and handed the struggling Athletics (23-37) their sixth loss in a row.

What would ever possess him to do that?

The Toronto Blue Jays announced a Daulton Varsho update.

Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho left Toronto's game against the Athletics on Saturday with an apparent left leg injury in the third inning. Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh after rounding second base on his base hit off the wall in left-center, hopped a few steps and fell near third base as he was tagged out by third baseman Max Schuemann.

Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho left Toronto's game against the Athletics on Saturday with an apparent left leg injury in the third inning. Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh after rounding second base on his base hit off the wall in left-center, hopped a few steps and fell near third base as he was tagged out by third baseman Max Schuemann. Myles Straw replaced him.

Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison announced his retirement on Saturday, the 14th anniversary of his major league debut. Harrison thanked each of the six teams he played for in a social media post on Saturday.

With his family and friends in attendance, Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke made a sensational grab in his native Toronto,

Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays Game Preview

Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs, Bo Bichette homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run second inning to rout the struggling Athletics 12-0 on Thursday night. José Berríos (2-2) and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Blue Jays recorded their second straight shutout and fourth of the season. The Athletics have lost three straight and 14 of 15, getting outscored 117-44 in that span.

Astros stars Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker are trending toward returns, per Joe Espada’s latest injury updates.

The Athletics (23-33) and Toronto Blue Jays (27-28) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Rogers Centre in Toronto is set for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Athletics vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; tied 3-3 last season The Athletics lost 5-3 to the Houston Astros on Wednesday as a +123 road underdog, with the game pushing on the 8-run total. Oakland was outscored 16-4 in their 2-game series against Houston, marking their 13th loss in the last 14 games. The Blue Jays won 2-0 on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, securing victory as a +118 road underdog and staying

The Athletics (23-33) and Toronto Blue Jays (27-28) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Rogers Centre in Toronto is set for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Athletics vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; tied 3-3 last season The Athletics lost 5-3 to the Houston Astros on Wednesday as a +123 road underdog, with the game pushing on the 8-run total. Oakland was outscored 16-4 in their 2-game series against Houston, marking their 13th loss in the last 14 games. The Blue Jays won 2-0 on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, securing victory as a +118 road underdog and staying

The Athletics have fallen back down the standings to the bottom of the American League West, the trade deadline could be big for them.

Unless you're a diehard baseballer, you've likely never been to a Stockton Ports game. The Ports are a Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, who drew national ire for their painfully out-of-touch 2024 decision to ditch The Town for Las Vegas, by way of Sacramento. Ever since the A's announced their departure, the Ports have seen an increase in fans, many of whom were once loyal to the green and gold. Indeed, across the Bay, more and more sports fanatics are being drawn to the homey, community feel of minor league teams.

HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Dezenzo homered and Victor Caratini drove in two runs in the seventh inning to help the Houston Astros rally for a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday. The Athletics led by 1 when rookie Justin Sterner (1-1) took over for Luis Severino to start the seventh.

HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Dezenzo homered and Victor Caratini drove in two runs in the seventh inning to help the Houston Astros rally for a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday. The Athletics led by 1 when rookie Justin Sterner (1-1) took over for Luis Severino to start the seventh.

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker experiences an injury scare during the team's Wednesday game against the Athletics.

Newcomb, 31, a Massachusetts native, was designated for assignment on Saturday after posting a 3.95 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 12 games this season. Newcomb, a 31-year-old Massachusetts native, was designated for assignment on Saturday after posting a 3.95 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 12 games this season.

The Boston Red Sox traded left-hander Sean Newcomb to the Athletics for an undisclosed amount of cash on Tuesday. The A's also placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sunday with a strained left hip flexor and brought up outfielder Drew Avans from Triple-A Las Vegas. Newcomb, a 31-year-old Massachusetts native, was designated for assignment on Saturday after posting a 3.95 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 12 games this season.