Young slugger Esmerlyn Valdez makes Pirates debut, shows glimpse of high-end plate discipline

Facing noted control pitcher Kevin Gausman, the Pittsburgh Pirates not surprisingly managed just one walk against him in their 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. That the lone base on balls was produced by rookie Esmerlyn Valdez impressed manager Don Kelly.
Pittsburgh Baseball Now

Chandler Fans Career-High But Defense Lets Him Down; Pirates Fall to Jays

Bubba Chandler struck out a career-high 11 but the Pittsburgh Pirates were drafted by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Marcell Ozuna Question Looms With Pirates Prospect Decision

As the Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game weekend series against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, there will be a fresh face arriving in the visiting clubhouse
The Trentonian

Yankees manage just 3 hits and get shut out by Blue Jays

George Springer homered, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base three times and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 2-0.

George Springer leads Blue Jays to 2-0 victory over Yankees, splitting series

George Springer homered and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base three times as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 2-0, splitting their four-game series.