It went pretty much as expected. The two star hurlers went six shutout innings apiece — with Gausman actually outpitching Skubal — before the Jays pulled ahead in the eighth on a two-run Bo Bichette single, then tacked on four more runs in the ninth in a 6-1 victory. The Jays had the better chances early on, but couldn’t crack through.

One MLB insider identified the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays as clubs that must make a challenging choice before the deadline.

The Toronto Blue Jays have transferred starting right-hander Bowden Francis to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement. Francis was initially placed on the 15-day IL on June 17.

Toronto Blue Jays face Philadelphia Phillies this Friday. Kevin Gausman vs. Ranger Suarez in a pivotal clash. Ben and Donnie preview tonight's showdown.

The Toronto Blue Jays have their biggest lead in the American League West since the last time the franchise won a World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays (38-31, second in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (40-29, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Bowden Francis (2-8 ...

Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8.

Although the Toronto Blue Jays struggled in a recent series with the Philadelphia Phillies, they got back on track playing the Arizona Diamondbacks and are still one of the hottest teams in Major ...