Chris Bassitt
Chris Bassitt reached 200 innings for the first time, Brandon Belt hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays moved one step closer to an AL wild card berth by beating the New York Yankees 6-0.
The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Boston Red Sox after George Springer had four hits against the Red Sox on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Baltimore Orioles to open a four-game series.
The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Whit Merrifield had four hits against the Dodgers on Monday.
Chris Bassitt combined with three relievers on a six-hitter, and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the San Diego Padres 4-0.
San Diego Padres (46-50, fourth in the NL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (53-43, third in the AL East)
Toronto; Thursday, 1:07 p.m. EDT
Toronto; Thursday, 1:07 p.m. EDT
Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labor, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Mets 3-0.
TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt tossed the second shutout of his career and the first for the Toronto Blue Jays in almost eight years.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The settling-in process appears to be just about over for Chris Bassitt.
The Toronto pitcher dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates over seven strong innings on Friday night as the Blue Jays rolled to a 4-0 victory to end a five-game losing streak.
The Toronto pitcher dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates over seven strong innings on Friday night as the Blue Jays rolled to a 4-0 victory to end a five-game losing streak.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Cole Irvin from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday along with minor league right-hander Kyle Virbitsky for minor league infielder Darell Hernaiz.
TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt didn’t need the Toronto Blue Jays to sell him on what they were building.
TORONTO (AP) — Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their $63 million, three-year contract on Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays strengthened their rotation on Monday, agreeing to a $63 million, three-year deal with Chris Bassitt.
Outfielder Joc Pederson and left-hander Martín Pérez were the only players to accept $19.65 million qualifying offers from their former teams and end their free agency.
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Xander Bogaerts were among 14 free agents who were given $19.65 million qualifying offers by their former teams on Thursday
LAS VEGAS (AP) — First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023.
Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a qualifying offer to Major League Baseball free agents rose to $19.65 million, an increase of $1.25 million.
San Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. New York Mets (101-61, second in the NL East during the regular season)
New York Mets (98-60, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (99-59, first in the NL East)
Atlanta; Sunday, 7:08 p.m. EDT
Atlanta; Sunday, 7:08 p.m. EDT
Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Eduardo Escobar has found his hitting stroke at just the right time for the New York Mets.
New York Mets (95-56, first in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (55-95, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit an early three-run homer, Chris Bassitt pitched six shutout innings for his 14th win and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Saturday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates (55-90, fifth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (91-55, first in the NL East)
New York; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
New York; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as the NL East-leading New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 5-2 Monday night.
Chicago Cubs (58-82, third in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (89-52, first in the NL East)
New York; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
New York; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The division lead they’ve enjoyed for most of the season gone, the New York Mets returned to a reliable mix of timely power and terrific pitching to move back in front in the NL East.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates scheduled for Monday afternoon has been postponed due to rain.
NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday.
Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.