Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.

The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to part ways with their franchise shortstop after a sudden decline in his on-field play.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is progressing in rehab, eyeing return as team leads tight AL East race.

TORONTO — The tying run stood on deck in Sunday’s eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays threatened yet another comeback. Toronto’s history of late-game heroics gave fans hope — even down four runs, they slid forward in their seats. This time, though, Alejandro Kirk’s lazy foul fly found a Texas Rangers glove and hope finally faded away.

García has also pitched 2.1 scoreless playoff innings for the Blue Jays and had a 2.70 ERA in 29 appearances before they traded him to the Seattle Mariners last season. The right-hander then returned to Toronto on a two-year deal in December and didn’t give up an earned run in March or April.

Blue Jays turn inning-ending double play after review

T he Yankees offense came alive in the middle game against the Cardinals, dropping a dozen runs to set up a chance for the sweep. Ben Rice tied a career high with seven RBIs while