6 h. ago SIMMONS: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s new deal is completely crazy, but the Blue Jays had to do it

At $500 million over 14 years, the Toronto Blue Jays gave Vladdy insane money and an insane term.

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7 h. ago Guerrero's huge Toronto Blue Jays deal is biggest in Canadian sports history

The Toronto Blue Jays made perhaps their most impactful business decision in franchise history this weekend when they opted to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a long-term deal.The reported US$500-million contract over 14 years isn't just the biggest in Blue Jays history by a long shot — it's actually the biggest contract in Canadian sports history for a single athlete and the fifth-largest in the history of professional sports.Guerrero is a dual citizen of Canada and the Dominican Republic. He was born in Montreal during his father's time with the Montreal Expos, but he always represents his family's heritage internationally.George Springer's US$150-million contract over six years was the previous largest in Blue Jays history, while Joey Votto's US$225-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds was the previous high for a Canadian-born player.Looking at NHL deals, it's no real comparison.Of Canadian players, Shea Weber actually holds the record for most total money in a contract, wit...

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25 h. ago Where’s the power? Benign Blue Jays swept away by Mets, fall back to 5

Just 10 games into the 2025 season, the Blue Jays are in somewhat desperate need for an order of low-hanging fruit. That would be Toronto general manager Ross Atkins dismissive term for “power” when asked in the aftermath of a disastrous 2024 season if adding some home-run power would be a winter priority. It clearly […]

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27 h. ago Hockey history as Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky in career goals

The Great One has made way for the Great Eight and his greater goal total. At 7:26 of the second period Sunday afternoon at UBS Arena on Long Island, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals passed Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal. One of three Gretzky records thought to be unbreakable just a few […]

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29 h. ago Blue Jays’ George Springer out of lineup, a day after leaving game with lower back spasms

NEW YORK — George Springer was out of the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting lineup at the New York Mets on Sunday, a day after leaving a game because of lower back spasms. Springer said he was undergoing treatment, and the Blue Jays said they did not anticipate the need for any scans. He crashed into […]

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43 h. ago Blue Jays’ bullpen comes up short as host New York Mets post a walk

For those inclined to be persuaded by rumours, expect an announcement from the Blue Jays in the coming days that they’ve locked up franchise face Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a lifetime deal. At least, that’s according to online pundit Hector Gomez. The reality is nothing should be believed until it becomes official. For now and […]

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50 h. ago Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets reflect on Ovechkin’s ‘great moment for hockey’

Veterans, coaches, and youngsters alike. If the Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are a representative cross-section of the National Hockey League in regard to what Alex Ovechkin did on Friday night, everyone was exhilarated. The reaction to Ovechkin, who scored twice in the Washington Capitals’ 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Wayne […]

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3 d. ago Mets slugger Juan Soto rocks Blue Jays rookie after Kevin Gausman given the hook

Presumably, John Schneider saw something to suggest that his rookie pitcher Mason Fluharty was better equipped to get the Blue Jays out of an inning that wasn’t even a jam yet. Perhaps the book on the Mets hitters strongly suggested that lefty Fluharty was better equipped to retire Juan Soto than veteran starter Kevin Gausman, […]

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3 d. ago Slugger Juan Soto feasts on Blue Jays rookie after Kevin Gausman given the hook in Mets win

Presumably, manager John Schneider saw something to suggest that rookie Mason Fluharty was better-equipped to get the Blue Jays out of an inning that wasn’t even a jam yet. Even though the young lefty has yet to prove he’s big-league material. Perhaps the book on the New York Mets hitters strongly suggested that because of […]

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3 d. ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

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4 d. ago Smallest Blue Jays crowds in years at Rogers Centre to watch AL East leading Toronto

Announced attendance for Wednesday's game against the Nationals was just 20,104, but the crowd appeared to be even more sparse.

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4 d. ago FIRST READING: Why Canadian women are suddenly breaking for the Liberals

If only women voted, Mark Carney would be on track for the biggest landslide in Canadian history

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4 d. ago SO FAR SO GOOD: Blue Jays off to fastest start since 2011 after sweep of Nationals

The Blue Jays were never going to get too high or too low about the opening seven-game series that concluded early Wednesday evening at the Rogers Centre. Publicly, anyway. But going 5-2 through the first seven games of a season with so much on the line is compounded in a good way by the manner […]

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5 d. ago Rogers Centre beer is now more expensive than actual Blue Jays tickets

The Toronto Blue Jays returned to the Rogers Centre last week for their 2025 season, embracing a sold-out crowd of fans for the first time since last fall.But while Toronto was able to pack the stadium for the first game of the year, it might be a while before they're able to do it again.With a 3:07 p.m. first pitch set for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals, the matchup is Toronto's first of six as part of the "Work From Dome" promotions, encouraging locals to pop out a few hours early from work and get down to the ballpark.At the time of writing, a pair of tickets for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Washington Nationals is going for as little as $10 each on StubHub, with fees included.And if you're looking to head to the ballpark and grab a drink along the way, you might even spend more on the beverage than getting in the ballpark.As part of the Dugout Deals sections 240 and 537, you can get a 12 oz/355 mL Budweiser/Bud Light for $6.49 during all games this s...

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5 d. ago Bo Bichette’s delivers in the clutch to help lift Blue Jays to win over Washington Nationals

The Bo show was on full display as the Jays would win their first series of the young season before embarking on a difficult road strip that will begin in the Big Apple against the Mets. Bo Bichette has yet to turn on a pitch by going yard, but his keen hitting eye is back. […]

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5 d. ago Bo Bichette delivers in clutch to help lift Blue Jays to win over Washington Nationals

The Bo show was on full display as the Jays would win their first series of the young season before embarking on a difficult road strip that will begin in the Big Apple against the Mets. Bo Bichette has yet to turn on a pitch by going yard, but his keen hitting eye is back. […]

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6 d. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews gladly ‘witnessing history’ in Ovechkin chase

The long list of National Hockey League types blown away by Alex Ovechkin’s goal-record chase includes the guy who might catch him one day. Ovechkin went into the Washington Capitals’ game in Boston against the Bruins on Tuesday night five goals short of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for most in NHL history. Maple […]

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6 d. ago Canadian airlines are cutting thousands of seats on flights to U.S.

Airlines in Canada are responding to a significant dip in travel to the U.S. by slashing seats on flights to what once were popular vacation destinations for Canadians.The trade war has diminished Canadians' enthusiasm to travel down south. A recent report found that summer trips to the U.S. have dropped by over 70 per cent.Visual Approach Analytics looked at scheduled seats on flights from Canada to the U.S. in April and found where carriers are making cuts.The weekly data analysis of the commercial aviation market found that leisure destinations are seeing the biggest drop in capacity from Canadian airlines.Florida is being hit the hardest with a 20 per cent reduction in seats going to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 12 per cent cuts in seats flying to Orlando International Airport."Fort Myers and Palm Beach are down 30 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively, compared to April schedules as they existed on Jan. 1, 2025," wrote Visual Approach founder Courtney Mi...

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6 d. ago Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2: Bowden Francis is back and Andres Gimenez keeps cleaning up in Toronto win

It’s been a long time coming — and for a beleaguered last-place Blue Jays team it must have felt even longer. But after riding 5.1 innings of hitless pitching from last year’s late-season ace, Bowden Francis, the Blue Jays moved above .500 for the first time since April 24, 2024. That span of 142 games […]

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6 d. ago Torpedo Away: From Yankees to Blue Jays new bats are a hot topic all around baseball

Blue Jays manager John Schneider keeps his golf clubs in a corner of his Rogers Centre office, a bright new driver in the bag is the latest big bombing technology unleashed by a renowned manufacturer. So yes, the Jays skipper is well-versed in the potential advantages technology can afford in sports. And yes, like everyone […]

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