On May 1, 1991, Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers pitches the seventh no-hitter of his career. The 44-year-old Ryan, who defeats the Toronto Blue Jays , 3-0, becomes the oldest pitcher...
On April 30, 1989 — The Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees in exchange for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield. Leiter will miss most of the next...
On April 25 2015, For the first time, a team takes the field with three Canadian position players in the starting lineup. Outfielders Michael Saunders (Victoria) and Dalton Pompey, (Mississauga), along with...
On April 20, 2008 – The Blue Jays release former superstar Frank Thomas , who has 516 major league home runs and a 979 career OPS to his name. A five-time All-Star...
[adrotate banner=”32″] April 18, 2016 Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia turned five double plays in a 9-inning game on it tied the team record for most in a game by...
On April 4, 1988, At Kauffman Stadium, George Bell of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs on Opening Day. Bell’s home runs, all coming...
On March 19, 1981 — Toronto Blue Jays 3B and All-American basketball player Danny Ainge drives the length of the court for a lay-up with two seconds to play, giving Brigham Young...
On March 15, 2000- In spring training action, Boston Red Sox star Pedro Martinez and five relievers, Rod Beck, Rheal Cormier, Dan Smith, Rich Garces and Fernando De La Cruz combine to...
Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract On March 8, 1985, Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract. The deal carries an estimated value...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 17 2011 — The Toronto Blue Jays take a bet that 30 – year – old Jose Bautista’s breakout 2010 season, when he led the majors with 54...