Movin' On Up: Posey gets a peek Sep 19, 2009
1B/C, Toronto Blue Jays. CALLED UP: Promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas when rosters expanded. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Baseball 2009 Sep 18, 2009
Paul Byrd, unemployed until early August, invigorated a Boston Red Sox staff looking for answers by pitching a gem in an Aug. 30 game, winning 7-0 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. By Winslow Townson, AP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Talking Points Sep 18, 2009
After Yankees pitchers hit two Toronto Blue Jays, catcher Jorge Posada got some payback at the plate, which led to this. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP). (Fox News)
3-game banYankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson... Sep 17, 2009
REUTERS Jorge Posada is taken off the field by CC Sabathia and Jose Molina after a brawl with the Toronto Blue Jays. Sponsored Links. (New York Post -- Sports)
Inside the Dugout Sep 17, 2009
InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug 15, 2009 7:43 PM:" That was close.The Toronto Blue Jays have made it official, signing top pick Chad Jenkins, a pitcher, from this year's MLB draft. With the deadline looming to get drafted players signed before Monday night at midnight, Jenkins got under contract just in time. For the rest of their high-round draft picks, this from milb.com:"As the deadline to sign Draft picks looms, the Blue Jays have inked 30 of their 51 selections ... InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
MLB Notebook: Posada, Carlson fined, suspended for brawl Sep 17, 2009
New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended for three games and fined by Major League Baseball for their roles Tuesday night in a bench-clearing brawl. The two were cited for "aggressive and inappropriate actions.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Posada, Carlson suspended 3 games each Sep 17, 2009
New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays brawl on the field during the eighth inning of the Blue Jays' 10-4 victory in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in New York ... New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, (20) gets a hand on home plate umpire Jim Joyce (66) as Yankees' Johnny Damon, second from left, has words with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in New York ... New York... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Harper: U.S., Canada end charter-flights dispute Sep 17, 2009
The Toronto Blue Jays recently changed the destination of one flight to comply. The team flies with Miami Air International, a Florida company that provides charter service to five U.S.-based NHL teams, including the Stanley Cup champion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Cervilli delivers walk-off win Sep 17, 2009
Hideki Matsui hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning off Scott Downs, Francisco Cervelli hit a winning single in the ninth and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Wednesday night. A day after brawling in the Bronx, the Blue Jays and Yankees made it through nine innings calmly on the first chilly night of late summer. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Schedule Announced for 2010 Big Ten/Big East Challenge Sep 17, 2009
In addition to Clearwater's Bright House Field, the spring home of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, and Dunedin Stadium, the spring home of the Toronto Blue Jays, games will be played in Clearwater at Jack Russell Stadium, longtime spring headquarters for the Phillies, as well as in St. Petersburg at Al Lang Stadium and the Naimoli Complex, both of which hosted spring training for the Tampa Bay Rays until this year. There will be 10 games each day matching up teams from the Big Ten and... (Fightingillini.com)
Yank top Jays in 9th Sep 17, 2009
Hideki Matsui tied the score with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Francisco Cervelli followed with a winning single in the ninth and New York capped its next-to-last homestand of the regular season with a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. This is as good as it gets when youre finishing off a homestand and going on a tough road trip, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Diamondbacks schedule includes home set against Yankees Sep 16, 2009
The Diamondbacks will host the Toronto Blue Jays in inter-league play May 21, 22 and 23 and have road series against the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. The D-backs home opener will be April 5 against the San Diego Padres and they will end the season in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Error gives Tiger 6-5 win Sep 16, 2009
Scutaro's second error in two innings allowed Brandon Inge to score from second base in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5. "I'm sure the ball was a little wet," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Yankees open, close 2010 vs. Red Sox Sep 16, 2009
Other key dates to note include May 25-27, when the Yankees make their first visit to the new outdoor Minnesota Twins home stadium, Target Field, and a home afternoon game on the Fourth of July against the Toronto Blue Jays. With a May 17-18 two-game series and a Aug. 6-9 four-game series also on the Yankee Stadium docket against the Red Sox, the Yankees complete their 81-game home slate in the Bronx with a send-off against Boston on Sept. 24-26. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Baltimore Orioles 2010 schedule released Sep 16, 2009
The tentative 2010 schedule, released Tuesday, shows the Orioles home opener will take place Friday April 9 against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles will play both the and three times at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, beginning April 27 against the Yankees. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Inside Pitch: Big Win in Motown Sep 16, 2009
With the race for the AL Central crown still far from over, the Tigers picked up a big come-from-behind 6-5 win in ten innings over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. INSIDE PITCH. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Indians Release 2010 Schedule Sep 16, 2009
MAY May 1 vs. MINNESOTA TWINS May 2 vs. MINNESOTA TWINS May 3 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS May 4 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS May 5 vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS May 7 vs. DETROIT TIGERS May 8 vs. DETROIT TIGERS May 9 vs. DETROIT TIGERS May 11 at Kansas City Royals May 12 at Kansas City Royals May 13 at Kansas City Royals May 14 at Baltimore Orioles May 15 at Baltimore Orioles May 16 at Baltimore Orioles May 17 at Tampa Bay Rays May 18 at Tampa Bay Rays May 19 vs. KANSAS CITY ROYALS May 20 vs. KANSAS CITY ROYALS May... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
COLUMN: Gotta love that wild card mania Sep 16, 2009
Boston s lone win came at home against Roger Clemens, who traded in his red socks for pinstripes via the Toronto Blue Jays. The Sox knocked its former ace around the yard, en route to a 13-1 victory. (Amesbury News, MA)
Cubs making trek to Arlington in 2010 Sep 16, 2009
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers will open the 2010 season at home against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to the schedule released by Major League Baseball on Tuesday. The Rangers will also be getting visits from the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates in Interleague Play, while going on the road to play the Milwaukee Brewers and the Florida Marlins. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Blue Jays beat up, brawl with Yankees in 10-4 victory Sep 16, 2009
New York Yankees pitchers Andy Pettitte, rear, and CC Sabathia, right, escort teammate Jorge Posada from the field after Posada was involved in an eighth-inning fight with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Carlson. 2009 MLB SEASON. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Tigers 6, Blue Jays 5 (10 inn.) Sep 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009 Toronto Blue Jays - Detroit Tigers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Comerica Park worker hit in eye by ball during BP Sep 15, 2009
A worker at Comerica Park has been hit in the eye by a ball during batting practice before the Detroit Tigers' game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers say the man has been taken to a hospital, where tests show vision in both of his eyes is normal. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Porcello Helps Detroit Snap Skid With Win Over Jays Sep 14, 2009
(Sports Network) - Rookie Rick Porcello was solid on the hill and Brandon Inge had two hits and knocked in a pair of runs to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-2, in the third installment of a four- game set. Porcello (13-8) got the win after going six innings and giving up two runs on four hits with two punchouts and as many walks. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Adam Moore Gets Called Up to Seattle Mariners Sep 14, 2009
UT Arlington Players Making Major League Debut: (2006) - called up 9/13/09 - Seattle Mariners (catcher) Trey Hillman (1982-85) - MLB debut 3/31/08 - Kansas City Royals (manager) (2003-04) - MLB debut 4/28/07 - Houston Astros (outfielder) (2002-03) - MLB debut 7/30/06 - Toronto Blue Jays (infielder) (2002-04) - MLB debut 7/7/06 - Seattle Mariners (pitcher) Daniel Ortmeier (2000-02) - MLB debut 9/5/05 - San Francisco Giants (outfielder) John Lackey (1998) - MLB debut 6/24/02 - Los Angeles Angels... (Utamavs.com)
Different B.C. team headed to Clemson Sep 14, 2009
He called an end to his baseball career earlier this year while he was with the Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliate. So far in the 25-year-olds first football games since the fall of 2002, hes completed 16 passes out of 26 for 183 yards and two touchdowns. (CUTigers.com)
Tigers' Jackson Aims To Extend Win Streak In Clash With Blue Jays Sep 13, 2009
(Sports Network) - Edwin Jackson tries to win his third straight start this evening when the Detroit Tigers continue their four-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. Jackson won for the fifth time in his last six decisions on Sunday in St. Petersburg, as he held the Rays to three runs and six hits in eight innings to improve to 12-6 to go along with a 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Baseball: Jeter breaks tie with Gehrig Sep 13, 2009
Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4: Aaron Hill had four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Detroit Tigers slump. The AL Central leaders have lost four straight to Kansas City and Toronto after a six-game winning streak. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Hill has four hits to help Blue Jays continue Tigers skid with 6-4 win Sep 12, 2009
Detroit Tigers left fielder Ryan Raburn goes up against the fence in a failed attempt to catch the home run ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Rod Barajas in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Detroit ... DETROIT (AP) Aaron Hill had four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Detroit Tigers' slump with a 6-4 victory Friday night. (FOX61, CT)
Rays-Red Sox postponed because of rain, doubleheader Sunday Sep 12, 2009
DETROIT (AP) Aaron Hill had four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Detroit Tigers' slump with a 6-4 victory Friday night. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams to play all season, despite the NFL's attempts to suspend them for violating the league's anti-doping policy. (FOX61, CT)
Jeter sets Yankees hit record in loss to Orioles Sep 12, 2009
By MIKE FITZPATRICK, AP Baseball Writer. Saturday, September 12, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Slumping Tigers Return Home To Battle Blue Jays Sep 12, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers try to maintain their lead atop the American League Central this evening, when they open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. The Tigers enter play with a 5 1/2-game edge on the Minnesota Twins in the division after completing a 3-3 road trip. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Air Canada sues U.S. over charter flights Sep 12, 2009
The Toronto Blue Jays recently changed the destination of one flight in one of their final road trips of the season to comply. The Blue Jays fly with Miami Air International, a Florida company that also provides charter service to five U.S.-based NHL teams, including the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bautista homers as Blue Jays beat Twins 3-2 Sep 11, 2009
Frank Gunn / APMinnesota Twins starter Scott Baker pitches during fourth inning baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 ... Jose Bautista hit a solo homer, Brett Cecil won his final start of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Twins 3-2 Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lind, Blue Jays Edge Twins Sep 11, 2009
(Sports Network) - Adam Lind knocked in a pair, including the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Minnesota Twins, 3-2, in the finale of a four-game set at Rogers Centre. Jose Bautista hit a solo homer for the Blue Jays, who earned a split in the series and have won three of five overall. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cecil ends rookie season with a win Sep 11, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... And going with a starting lineup that did not include shortstop Marco Scutaro, center fielder Vernon Wells, second baseman Aaron Hill and catcher Rod Barajas, the Toronto Blue Jays crafted a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon before a crowd of 11,461 at the Rogers Centre. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Doc picks up first loss vs. Twins Sep 10, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... TORONTO -- Roy Halladay sat in front of his locker looking straight ahead as a season that started so well for him and the Toronto Blue Jays has turned into one of frustration. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Basketball team travels north of the border Sep 10, 2009
Among the highlights were a trip to a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game against the New York Yankees, as well as looking out from atop the CN tower - the world's second largest building. A couple of the players blogged about the trip on gomocs. (The University Echo, TN)
Cabrera, Morneau homer as Twins beat Jays 4-1 Sep 10, 2009
Justin Morneau and Orlando Cabrera homered and the Minnesota Twins finally got the best of Halladay, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night. Cabrera tied it with a leadoff shot to left in the sixth and Morneau hit a two-out tiebreaking drive to right in the eighth for his 30th homer. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lind named AL's co-Player of the Week Sep 9, 2009
Two young American League East sluggers, left fielder Adam Lind of the Toronto Blue Jays and third baseman Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays, have been named the American League Co-Players of the Week presented by Bank of America for the period ending September 6th. Bank of America is the Official Bank of Major League Baseball and the only place where you can get your favorite Club logo on checks, check cards or credit cards. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Minnesota's woes in Toronto continue Sep 9, 2009
McDonald hit the first three-run homer of his career, keying a six-run sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. One bad inning kind of blew us away tonight, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Inside the Dugout Sep 9, 2009
InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug 15, 2009 7:43 PM:" That was close.The Toronto Blue Jays have made it official, signing top pick Chad Jenkins, a pitcher, from this year's MLB draft. With the deadline looming to get drafted players signed before Monday night at midnight, Jenkins got under contract just in time. For the rest of their high-round draft picks, this from milb.com:"As the deadline to sign Draft picks looms, the Blue Jays have inked 30 of their 51 selections ... InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mauer's 3 hits, 2 RBIs lead Twins over Blue Jays Sep 9, 2009
Major league batting leader Joe Mauer got three more hits and keyed a five-run first inning that sent Minnesota over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 Monday. That s kind of been our thing all year, that s why we ve been pretty much around. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jays break out bats to beat Twins Sep 9, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... TORONTO -- Usually John McDonald can slip out of the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse quietly and unnoticed after a game. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
First time dad finds little time for exercise Sep 8, 2009
This is, after all, a ballplayer who has hit more doubles in a season than any second baseman in the 32-year history of the Toronto Blue Jays. This season, he crushed the team's single-season home run record for second basemen by the All-Star break, though he's not really a statistics nut. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Ruiz shining since callup despite shiner Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... He had a brief stint last year with the Minnesota Twins, the team that is visiting Rogers Centre for a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays beginning on Monday. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009 12:08 AM CDT Twins double up Jays, 6-3 By The Associated Press Minnesotas Joe Mauer celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Justin Morneau in Mondays game against the Toronto Blue Jays ... Major league batting leader Joe Mauer got three more hits and keyed a five-run first inning that sent Minnesota over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 Monday ... Major league batting leader Joe Mauer got three more hits and keyed a five-run first inning that sent... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hill exits contest as wife goes into labor Sep 8, 2009
A little nervous, too. I don't blame him for that. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
New rules for sports charters hits Blue Jays Sep 8, 2009
New rules for sports charters hits Toronto Blue Jays - ESPN. Updated: September 7, 2009, 7:10 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Rough first inning dooms Blue Jays Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... TORONTO -- It was an inning to forget but it will linger forever in the loss column for Scott Richmond and for the Toronto Blue Jays. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Blue Jays to battle less familiar faces Sep 7, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays take another break from the American League East this week. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Blue Jays' Ruiz Beaned In Face, Leaves Game Sep 7, 2009
(Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Randy Ruiz left the game in the bottom of the fifth inning after being hit flush in the cheek by a pitch. With the Jays up 11-5 and two outs in the frame, Ruiz had no chance to escape a rapidly-rising pitch from Yankees hurler Josh Towers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yankees' Rivera Ready to Return to Closer's Role Sep 7, 2009
Manager Joe Girardi said he wasn't sure how he would work Rivera back into the mix, but said he could give him the ninth inning when the Yankees wrap up a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. "I'm going to talk to (trainer Gene Monahan) and I think he's available today," Girardi said before the first pitch. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yankees rockedRookie Randy Ruiz hit an RBI single during an eight-run fifth,... Sep 7, 2009
Rookie Randy Ruiz hit an RBI single during an eight-run fifth, then was hit in the face by a pitch later in the inning Sunday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 14-8 ... Rookie Randy Ruiz hit an RBI single during an eight-run fifth, then was hit in the face by a pitch later in the inning Sunday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 14-8. (New York Post -- News)
Jay OK after being hit in face in win over Yanks Sep 7, 2009
Rookie Randy Ruiz hit an RBI single during an eight-run fifth, then was struck in the face by a pitch later in the inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 14-8 on Sunday. His left cheek swollen and his lip bloodied, Ruiz was checked out by doctors at the stadium. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blue Jays' Ruiz hit in face by pitch by pitch Sep 7, 2009
New York Yankees starting pitcher Sergio Mitre, left, walks back to the mound as Toronto Blue Jays Randy Ruiz (3) congratulates teammate Rod Barajas as he scores during first-inning baseball game action in Toronto on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Frank Gunn). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
McDonald game to play any position Sep 7, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... But he's ready if asked, in his role as the Toronto Blue Jays' emergency catcher, No. 3 behind Rod Barajas and Raul Chavez. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
GAME REPORT: Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4 Sep 6, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009 New York Yankees - Toronto Blue Jays Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered to help Andy Pettitte win his fourth straight start, as the New York Yankees notched a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the third of a four-game set at Rogers Centre. (USA Today -- Sports)
Halladay Pitches One-hitter, Jays Beat Yankees 6-0 Sep 6, 2009
Washington - Roy Halladay pitched a one-hitter to snap a three-start losing streak and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 6-0 Friday night, ending New York's winning streak at seven games. Aaron Hill doubled twice and had two RBIs and Adam Lind had three hits for the Blue Jays, who won for the first time in five games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yanks Pettitte wins again Sep 6, 2009
Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered, Pettitte won his fourth straight start and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Saturday. The AL East leaders, who had a seven-game winning streak snapped Friday, have won 15 of 19 on the road. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phil fineTORONTO -- Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered, Andy Pettitte... Sep 6, 2009
TORONTO -- Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered, Andy Pettitte won his fourth straight start and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Saturday ... TORONTO -- Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered, Andy Pettitte won his fourth straight start and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Saturday ... REUTERS New York Yankees batter Nick Swisher slides safely into second base ahead of the throw to Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Marco Scutaro (L) during the first... (New York Post -- News)
After 40 years, Spaziani finally in charge at BC Sep 5, 2009
" Spaziani, 62, has not had the best of luck since getting the job when Jagodzinski was fired for interviewing for the New York Jets head coaching job. (Jagodzinski later was hired as the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay, but was fired Thursday before the NFL opener.) Spaziani lost linebacker Mark Herzlich, the Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year, who was diagnosed with cancer but is recovering. Linebacker Mike McLaughlin has an Achilles tendon injury that should have him... (Concord Monitor)
Carrabis: Red Sox Nation -- Wild Card Mania Sep 5, 2009
Boston s lone win came at home against Roger Clemens, who traded in his red socks for pinstripes via the Toronto Blue Jays. The Sox knocked its former ace around the yard, en route to a 13-1 victory. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Doc 1-hits Yanks Sep 5, 2009
Halladay pitched a one-hitter to snap a three-start losing streak and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 6-0, ending New Yorks winning streak at seven games. If we gave up one (run), we wouldnt have won tonight, said Yankees manager Joe Girardi, whose team was shut out for the fifth time this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
How the Yankees Ruined Baseball Sep 4, 2009
The success of the Rays, in particular, gave fans of the other two teams in the division, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, hope that they werent doomed to permanent second-division status. The Yankees spent close to half a billion dollars$423. (Slate)
Yankees win 7th straight, beat Blue Jays 10-5 Sep 4, 2009
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, left, collides with police officer Lisa Hayford while chasing down a fly ball in foul territory during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 ... Posada homered and drove in four runs, Alex Rodriguez also homered and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory. (Longview Daily News, WA)