GEORGE SPRINGER NEWS

Barger hits go-ahead homer in 8th and Blue Jays rally past Athletics 8-4 for 4-game sweep

Addison Barger put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Blue Jays rallied past the reeling Athletics 8-4 to finish a four-game sweep

JUNE 1

George Springer called out after hopping on third base, ending Blue Jays rally in the 5th inning

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer skipped into third base on a key RBI hit by teammate Alejandro Kirk, and hopped right into an inning-ending out in the fifth

JUNE 1

Goes yard twice Saturday Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk, two solo home runs and a third run scored in Saturday's 8-7 win over the A's.

Impact Both blasts came off Gunnar Hoglund, with Springer taking the rookie right-hander deep in the third and fifth innings. The 35-year-old outfielder is up to eight homers on the season, including three in the last three games as he emerges from a slump that had seen him slash .098/.260/.171 with zero RBI over his prior 14 contests.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Springer hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Athletics 8-7

George Springer hit two of Toronto’s four home runs and the Blue Jays held on to beat the Athletics 8-7 for their fourth straight win

MAY 31

Last Night in Baseball: Chris Sale makes strikeout history

Chris Sale makes speedy history, the Blue Jays go deep again and again and again, a fan makes the most of their second chance and more from...

MAY 30

Homers in lopsided win Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 12-0 win over the A's.

Impact Springer launched Toronto's fourth homer of the game in just the third inning Thursday, a 376-foot shot off Anthony Maldonado to extend the Jays' lead to 11-0. It's the sixth home run this season for Springer, who'd gone just 1-for-15 in his previous six contests. Still, it's been a strong bounce-back campaign thus far for the veteran outfielder -- Springer's now slashing .250/.367/.445 with 26 runs scored, 19 RBI and seven stolen bases across 196 plate appearances.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays look to keep home win streak alive, host the Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Athletics

MAY 30

Blue Jays hit 4 home runs, use 8-run second inning to rout struggling Athletics 12-0

Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs, Bo Bichette homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run second inning to rout the struggling Athletics 12-...

MAY 30

Rangers and Blue Jays meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 28

Jung's run-scoring single in the eighth helps Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Josh Jung’s two-out single scored pinch runner Sam Haggerty in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0

MAY 28

Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi removed after 2 innings because of triceps fatigue

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was removed from a start against Toronto after two innings as a precaution because of triceps fatigue

MAY 28

On bench Monday Springer isn't part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Springer is in the midst of a slump, going 2-for-29 at the plate over his last 10 appearances. He'll get the day off Monday as Anthony Santander fills in at right field and bats fifth.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays try to keep win streak alive against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 23

Getting breather Thursday Springer is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Padres.

Impact Springer had two hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres but before that had been in a 0-for-15 stretch at the dish. He'll get a breather in the series finale while Nathan Lukes patrols right field for the Blue Jays.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Thursday Springer is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Padres.

Impact Springer had two hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres but before that had been in an 0-for-15 rut at the dish. He'll get a breather in the series finale while Nathan Lukes patrols right field for the Blue Jays.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes seventh bag Springer went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Impact The 35-year-old outfielder snapped a 1-for-22 slump over his prior seven games with the performance. Despite that stumble, Springer is having a remarkable bounce-back campaign after a rough 2024 -- his .374 OBP would be his best mark since 2019, and with seven steals in 45 contests, he's on pace to top the career-high 20 bags he pilfered in 2023.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes seventh bag Springer went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Impact The 35-year-old outfielder snapped a 1-for-22 slump over his prior seven games with the performance. Despite that stumble, Springer is having a remarkable bounce-back campaign after a rough 2024 -- his .374 OBP would be his best mark since 2019, and with seven steals in 45 contests, he's on pace to top the career-high 20 bags he pilfered in 2023.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton Varsho hits grand slam in 7-run 8th in Blue Jays' 14-0 romp over Padres

Daulton Varsho hit a grand slam in a seven-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the San Diego Padres 14-0 on Wednesday night

MAY 22

Padres bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays

The San Diego Padres are looking to stop their three-game skid with a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 20

Not in Sunday's lineup Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Springer started the previous 14 games, and he'll receive Sunday off after posting a .196/.328/.431 slash line with three doubles and three homers during that stretch. Jonatan Clase and Nathan Lukes will start in the corner outfield spot while Anthony Santander (hip) returns to the lineup as the designated hitter.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays and Tigers play to decide series winner

The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 18

Josh Lowe homers in 1st game back since opening day and helps Rays beat Blue Jays 8-3

Josh Lowe had a homer among his three hits in his first game since getting injured on opening day, Brandon Lowe homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 15

Alejandro Kirk hits 3-run homer as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 for 5th win in 6 games

Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1

MAY 15

Blue Jays host the Rays on home losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to end their three-game home skid with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 14

2025 MLB power rankings: Phillies, Cardinals and AL Central are heating up

Here are the latest FOX Sports MLB power rankings.

MAY 12