Jays Crushed by Dodgers, Tucker's Choice Stings

0:00On April 8th, the Toronto Blue Jays are getting schooled by the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 3-game series, a rematch of last year's World Series. Dodgers dominated the first two with a 14-to-2 blowout, Monday and a 4-to-1 win Tuesday, even ejecting Jay's manager, John Schneider. Earlier this week, the Jays entered with sky-high hopes after a busy offseason as reigning American League champs, but injuries hit every spot hard, fending their depth right when they needed it most. Fans are stinging extra because the Jays chased all-star outfielder Kyle Tucker, hard, offering a 10-year, $350 million deal. With tours and player pitches, Tucker picked the Dodgers 4-year, $240 million packed instead, citing family and California vibes. Toronto pivoted quick, trading for outfielder J.Soo Sanchez from the Astros, and he's delivering steady hits in a shaky lineup. Dalton Bar Show started slow, Addison Barger is sideline injured, but their outfield depth should kick in soon.

1:03Meanwhile, Tucker settling in with the Dodgers, hitting 268 with a Homer and 8-ribby so far. Jay's got a regroup for that final game, and push past his rough patch, baseball news, powered by AI. This is MLB News Today. I'm Cory with the story.