Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios picked up his 12th win of the season on Sunday as his club defeated his former Minnesota Twins team 5-3. The right-hander gave up three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 IP, marking his fifth-straight game registering a quality start. He was handed a five-run lead after the first, so he was able to cruise through most of the start until a home run in the seventh ended his night after 100 pitches. Berrios is having another solid fantasy campaign in his age-27 season with a 3.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 187 K in 180 IP in 30 starts this season. He'll have another chance to defeat his former club in a rematch versus the Twins from Minnesota next week.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (abdomen) was dealing with abdominal tightness during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. According to Blue Jays beat writer Rob Longley, the abdominal tightness is what caused Berrios to be removed from the game after seven innings. Berrios had a strong outing in Tuesday's game. He pitched seven innings and allowed four hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out four. He went on to receive treatment for the injury after the game. There is no word at this point in regards to the severity of the injury. We should know more soon. As of now, he is still lined up to make his next start against the Rays on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios allowed one run over seven innings of work on Tuesday, but was unfortunately saddled with the loss as his club fell to the Rays 2-0. The right-hander struck out four on the night without issuing a free pass while surrendering just four hits with the only damage coming off a Ji-Man Choi solo home run in the second. After rattling off three-straight wins, Berrios' record now drops to 11-8 on the year with a sharp 3.43 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 181 K through 173 1/3 IP this season. The 27-year-old will get a rematch with the Rays in his next scheduled start next week where he should continue to be fired up in all lineups.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios picked up his 10th win of the season on Saturday as his club defeated the Athletics 10-8. The right-hander lasted 6 2/3 innings while giving up three runs on four hits, no walks, and seven strikeouts in the 103-pitch effort. He surrendered just two hits and a run before entering the seventh where he ran into a bit of trouble by allowing a pair of hits and a run to score before the bullpen let one of his inherited runners to also score. The Jays have got both the good and bad versions of Berrios so far since his acquisition at the deadline, but all in all he's posted a sharp 3.55 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 169 K through 159 2/3 IP. He'll get the Yankees in his upcoming start next week in the Bronx.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios had a rough outing versus the White Sox on Tuesday, allowing four runs over three innings pitched in the club's 5-2 loss. He gave up a whopping nine hits including three-straight to begin the game and six total in a four-run first inning. The bright spot was Berrios struck out six batters without issuing a free pass before getting pulled after throwing 68 pitches. After dominating his first two starts as a Jay, Berrios has struggled over his last three outings with 12 ER in 12 1/3 IP to push his ERA up to 3.70 on the year. Managers should stay the course with the right-hander as he'll have a chance to right his ship with a matchup versus the Tigers this weekend.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios gave up three runs (two earned) over five innings versus the Nationals on Wednesday during the club's 8-5 loss. All the damage against him came in the first inning after Juan Soto took him deep for a three-run shot before he could even record an out, but he settled down after that and ended up with a no-decision. The right-hander finished the afternoon with five hits and three walks allowed while striking out three in the 88-pitch effort before the Nats blew the game open against the Jays bullpen. Berrios will take a 3.52 ERA and 1.10 WHIP into his next start versus a familiar opponent in the White Sox.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios wasn't at his sharpest on Thursday, allowing six runs over 4 1/3 IP in a 6-3 loss. The right-hander had one terrible inning in the second where he allowed four runs as he finished the night giving up eight hits and four walks while striking out three in the underwhelming effort. Berrios was dominant in his first two outings with Toronto, but he's proven to be susceptible to these type of starts despite holding a sharp 3.52 ERA and 1.09 WHIP on the year. He'll look to bounce back in a favorable matchup on the road versus the Nationals next week.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios was excellent in Saturday's second game of a doubleheader, allowing one run over six innings pitched. The right-hander was saddled with a no-decision since the club lost 2-1 in extras, but it was a terrific start nonetheless. He struck out six batters with no walks while allowing five hits as the only damage came from an Alex Verdugo home run in the sixth. Berrios has now allowed just one run over 12 innings with a 13/1 K/BB in his first two starts with his new club, perhaps getting a mental boost now that he's thrown into a playoff race. He'll look to keep his momentum going in his next scheduled start versus the Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios started off on a good note with his new club on Sunday, tossing six-scoreless frames in the team's 5-1 win over the Royals. The right-hander allowed five hits and one walk while striking out seven batters in the 95-pitch outing as he improved his record to 8-5 on the year. With the move to the AL East, Berrios will face some stiffer competition than his regular AL Central foes, but he should see more wins now that he's backed by one of the league's brightest offenses. He'll take a crisp 3.31 ERA and 1.04 WHIP into his next contest versus the Red Sox.

Updating an earlier report, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet of the players Minnesota will receive in this deal. Berrios will provide a much-needed boost to the Blue Jays' rotation, going 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 WHIP and 25.7 percent strikeout rate over 121 2/3 innings of work. With this deal, the top three starting pitchers on the trade market are off the table, following Max Scherzer's trade to Los Angeles and the Rockies' decision to hold on to Jon Gray.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is likely to be traded prior to the deadline on Friday, and the Toronto Blue Jays are a leading contender in acquiring him, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With the news that Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will not be traded, and with Max Scherzer landing in Los Angeles, Berrios now becomes the top starting pitcher option on the market. He's been having a great year on the mound in Minnesota, going 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 WHIP and 25.7 percent strikeout rate over 121 2/3 innings of work. A move to Toronto should provide a good boost to his value playing with a better lineup behind him.

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have now joined the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers in the sweepstakes for Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The second-most coveted starting pitcher on the market behind Max Scherzer, Berrios is 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 WHIP and 25.7 percent strikeout rate over 121 2/3 innings of work this season. Joining any of those four teams would provide an instant boost in value to Berrios, and managers should keep an eye out for further updates over the next 24 hours.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is beginning to look more likely that he will be traded prior to the deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports that the market has exceeded Minnesota's expectations, and that the Padres, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Rays and Yankees have all expressed varying levels of interest in the 27-year-old right hander. Over 20 starts for Minnesota this year, Berrios has gone 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 WHIP and 25.7 percent strikeout rate across 121 2/3 innings of work. Managers will want to keep a close eye for further developments, as Berrios could see his value go up significantly depending on where he lands.

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ GONE STREAKING The Yankees can clinch their fourth consecutive postseason berth and set a new mark for supremacy in their rivalry with Boston in the finale of a series at Fenway Park. New York has won 10 straight games since ending a 5-15 slump, improving to 31-21 and ensuring their 28th consecutive winning season, second in big league history behind their 39 in a row from 1926-64. They'll lock up a playoff spot if they beat the Red Sox or if Seattle loses to San Diego. The Bronx Bombers have also beaten Boston in 12 straight meetings, matching their best run ever in the rivalry. The Yankees also won 12 straight spanning the 1952-32 seasons while Red Sox star Ted Williams was off fighting in the Korean War. SHUT DOWN Justin Verlander’s bid to rejoin the Astros for a playoff push is over. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner says he needs Tommy John surgery, likely putting him out of action through all of next year. The 37-year-old... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: ___ SHUT DOWN Justin Verlander’s bid to rejoin the Astros for a playoff push is over. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner says he needs Tommy John surgery, likely putting him out of action through all of next year. The 37-year-old right-hander threw to hitters on the side Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in the team’s opener on July 24. “I tried as hard as I could to come back and play this season,” Verlander said. “Unfortunately, my body just didn’t cooperate.” The Astros hold the eighth and final spot in the AL playoff race. Verlander went 21-6 with a 2.58 ERA last year, striking out a career-high 300 and throwing his third no-hitter. He pitched 223 innings, most in the majors, and then made six more starts in the postseason as the Astros reached the World Series. TRY AGAIN Madison Bumgarner makes another attempt at his first win since signing an $85 million, five-year contract in the offseason as a free agent with... [More]

White sox second. Yoan Moncada walks. Luis Robert grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Berrios to LaMonte Wade Jr.. Yoan Moncada to second. Nomar Mazara called out on strikes. Nick Madrigal singles to right field. Yoan Moncada scores. Tim Anderson singles to left field. Nick Madrigal to second. Yasmani Grandal hit by pitch. Tim Anderson to second. Nick Madrigal to third. Jose Abreu reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yasmani Grandal out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 4 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.Twins fifth. Ehire Adrianza walks. Max Kepler singles to center field. Ehire Adrianza to second. Josh Donaldson grounds out to shortstop. Max Kepler out at second. Ehire Adrianza to third. Nelson Cruz is intentionally walked. Jorge Polanco singles to shallow center field. Nelson Cruz to second. Ehire Adrianza scores. LaMonte Wade Jr. walks. Jorge Polanco to second. Nelson Cruz to third. Byron Buxton flies out to deep right field to Nomar Mazara.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left... [More]

Twins second. Miguel Sano called out on strikes. Luis Arraez flies out to deep left field to Eloy Jimenez. Jake Cave homers to center field. Ryan Jeffers walks. Max Kepler reaches on error. Ryan Jeffers to second. Fielding error by Nick Madrigal. Josh Donaldson doubles to deep center field. Max Kepler scores. Ryan Jeffers scores. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz grounds out to shallow infield, Ross Detwiler to Jose Abreu.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Twins 3, White sox 0.White sox third. Nick Madrigal singles to shortstop. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Nick Madrigal out at second. Yoan Moncada walks. Tim Anderson to second. Yasmani Grandal walks. Yoan Moncada to second. Tim Anderson to third. Jose Abreu grounds out to shallow infield, Miguel Sano to Jose Berrios. Yasmani Grandal to second. Yoan Moncada to third. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 3, White sox 1.Twins third. Eddie Rosario grounds... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]