Halladay to start Monday Jun 29, 2009
Roy Halladay will start for Toronto Blue Jays on Monday - ESPN. Updated: June 28, 2009, 11:35 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Pizza Huts to add Wing Street name Jun 29, 2009
Gary Meszaros, a founder of Quaker Steak & Lube, sees Pizza Hut s rollout as further validation of chicken wings as the kind of restaurant staple that is helping his company open six or seven new locations this year, including a concession at Rogers Centre, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. After selling about 6. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Matt Clement goes from the mound to the court (Yesterday) Jun 29, 2009
" Discovered by accident Matt Clement was never a star in high school. He didn't become a starter in basketball until his senior year. Major league baseball scouts discovered him by accident. On April 20, 1993, a few scouts were on hand to look at Franklin Regional shortstop Kirk Taylor as his team played Butler. But Butler coach Ron Zawrotuk wanted to save his top pitchers, so he asked Mr. Clement -- his team's starting third baseman -- to take the mound. Mr. Clement started throwing fastballs... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
This pitching ace too much for Pirates Jun 29, 2009
The results are unmistakable: Greinke now is Major League Baseball's fourth 10-game winner -- the others are the Toronto Blue Jays' Roy Halladay, Minnesota Twins' Kevin Slowey and Boston Red Sox's and Boston's Tim Wakefield -- and he is the only starter with an ERA below 2. 00. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Phils' Moyer wins 252nd career game, passes Bob Gibson Jun 29, 2009
hit a two-run triple, won back-to-back starts for the first time in more than two months and the Phillies held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Sunday afternoon. Activated off the disabled list last week after being out since June 9 with a sprained right knee, Lidge had to move quickly when Blue Jays catcher bunted to begin the ninth, reaching safely when Lidge's throw pulled off first base. (USA Today -- Sports)
Halladay ready for Monday return after 2nd bullpen Jun 28, 2009
You are not logged in. TORONTO - Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay, out since June 12 with a mild groin strain, declared himself ready to start Monday against Tampa Bay after throwing a bullpen session Friday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Werth Homers Twice, Phillies Rout Blue Jays 10-0 Jun 28, 2009
J. Happ pitched a five-hit shutout, Jayson Werth homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 Saturday. In the first complete game of his career, Happ (5-0) struck out four and didn't walk a batter to win for the first time in four starts, helping the Phillies snap a three-game losing streak. (ABC 7 News, DC)
SATURDAY: Werth powers Phillies past Blue Jays Jun 28, 2009
J.A. Happ of the Philadelphia Phillies worked a complete-game shutout and Jayson Werth homered in their 10-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays ... pitched a five-hitter, homered twice and the Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0. (USA Today -- Sports)
Traveling teams occupy kids Jun 28, 2009
Parent Tony Diaz, who lives in Apex, has one son, Jonathan, playing Triple-A ball for the Toronto Blue Jays organization and another, Chris, in this year's Tournament of Stars. He said the vast majority of players at these tournaments are playing primarily to earn a college scholarship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boston's Bard has Stonehill College connections Jun 28, 2009
O Brien and his son, Kevin, were in the stands on May 20 when Bard faced the Toronto Blue Jays in his first Fenway game after two appearances on the West Coast. This is all an unbelievable thrill for me and our whole family, said Fran O Brien, who was inducted into the Stonehill Hall of Fame in 2001 and now resides in Reading with his wife, Claire. (Easton Journal, MA)
GAME REPORT: Phillies 10, Blue Jays 0 Jun 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009 Interleague Game: Philadelphia Phillies - Toronto Blue Jays Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
MLB: Phillies rout Jays 10-0 Jun 28, 2009
J.A. Happ pitched a five-hitter, Jayson Werth homered twice and the Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0. Usually you have to have anywhere from two to four of those meetings a year, Manuel said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ex-Winthrop ace Leroux called up again Jun 28, 2009
Nolan, taken in the draft's 20th round by the Toronto Blue Jays, is a member of the Auburn (N.Y.) Doubledays. He is batting. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Halladay ready Jun 27, 2009
Updated: June 26, 2009, 7:15 PM ET. Halladay declares himself ready to start. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Romero holds Phillies hitless for six innings Jun 27, 2009
(AP) TORONTO - Ricky Romero held Philadelphia hitless for six innings and Aaron Hill hit a two-run double in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-1 victory over the slumping Phillies on Friday night. The rookie left-hander gave up a hit to Chase Utley leading off the seventh and Jayson Werth followed with an infield single for the Phillies, losers of 11 of 13. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Hamels ejected as Blue Jays shut down Phillies again Jun 27, 2009
held Philadelphia hitless for six innings and hit a two-run double in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-1 victory over the slumping Phillies on Friday night. "There's no answer right now," Philadelphia outfielder said. (USA Today -- Sports)
LIVING OUT A DREAM Jun 27, 2009
Schimpf, from Covington, is in a precarious spot, trying to dance a few more moments in celebratory confetti before having to decide whether to sign a professional baseball contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, who drafted him in the fifth round a few weeks ago. It's a position the 5-foot-9 natural infielder has wanted but never expected. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Blue Jays Shoot For Sweep Of Slumping Reds Jun 26, 2009
(Sports Network) - Second-year right-hander Johnny Cueto seeks a return to early-season success tonight, when the Cincinnati Reds visit the Toronto Blue Jays and try to avoid a series sweep in the third and final game of their midweek interleague set at Rogers Centre. Cincinnati dropped the opener on Tuesday, 7-5, then returned Wednesday to lose the second game, 8-2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nuzzo Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays Jun 25, 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI - Brown infielder (Everett, MA) was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 24th round (730th overall) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in early June. Nuzzo, a First Team All-Ivy honoree, becomes the 18th Brown player chosen since MLB began having a draft in 1965 and the seventh player drafted during Head Coach 13 years at Brown. (Brownbears.com)
Q&A With Sports Illustrated's Jeff Pearlman Jun 25, 2009
Jeff: The surging Texas Rangers, the (early) surging Toronto Blue Jays, losing his power, all the Met injuries, fans rebelling at the new Yankee Stadium, the Dodgers not really needing. Tyler : Who were your favorite baseball/sports writers growing up. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
CD's Connect the Dots...Rising or Setting Sun Jun 25, 2009
His Toronto Blue Jays still view themselves as on the periphery of playoff status and would seem uninclined to destroy team morale at this point by dealing away their greatest ace in the hole. No, the Phils will need to look elsewhere if they are to find the two missing pieces to a starting puzzle as yet unfinished. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Halladay eyes Monday return Jun 24, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays' Roy Halladay has bullpen session, eyes return - ESPN. Updated: June 23, 2009, 10:59 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Jays ace Halladay targets Monday return Jun 24, 2009
Right-hander throws bullpen session as he recovers from groin strain. Darren Calabrese / APRoy Halladay left a game on June 12 with an injured groin. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nationals good, bad and ugly: but young rotation provides hope Jun 24, 2009
By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY WASHINGTON After winning four consecutive games for the first time this season two of them in Yankee Stadium the Washington Nationals reverted to form Sunday, losing an ugly 9-4 game to the Toronto Blue Jays. The loss prompted a television reporter's ill-timed question to manager Manny Acta: "How do you handle the rumor mill and your job security?". (USA Today -- Sports)
Knowing when is key to title hopes Jun 24, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays: Hill, 27, went through an 0-for-25 skid earlier this month that might have planted a few seeds of doubt about his ability to maintain his sizzling early-season pace. But don't forget, Hill hit. (USA Today -- Sports)
Surgery shelves KC's Crisp for season Jun 24, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay (10-1), sidelined since June 12 with a mild groin strain, threw a bullpen session and is scheduled to return to the rotation Monday against Tampa Bay. MLB president Bob DuPuy denied the New York Yankees protest of Sunday s 6-5 loss to Florida after the Marlins were a pitch late in replacing left fielder Chris Coghlan following a double switch. (Boston Globe)
Outman, Sever Report to Class A Auburn Doubledays Jun 23, 2009
ST. LOUIS - Former Saint Louis University righthanders and , who were selected earlier this month by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, signed professional contracts and reported to the Auburn (N.Y.) Doubledays minor-league club, a short-season Class A affiliate in the Blue Jays' farm system. The Doubledays are members of the Pinckney Division of the New York-Penn League. (Slubillikens.com)
Nats Gain Ground in Race Not to be All-Time Worst Jun 23, 2009
The Nationals had won four games in row to raise their victory total to 20 before Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The streak helped change the vibe at the ballpark on South Capitol Street. (W-USA News, DC)
Scutaro, Hill deserve trip to St. Louis Jun 23, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Search. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Top Clemson Pro Performances Jun 23, 2009
Jimmy Key, 1992 World Series Key won the deciding sixth game of the 1992 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the 10th and 11th games in relief leading Toronto to the victory over the Atlanta Braves. (Clemsontigers.com)
Harris Hits Walkoff HR to Give Nats 4th Straight Win Jun 21, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Willie Harris hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning and the Washington Nationals stretched their winning streak to a season-high four games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Saturday night. Alberto Gonzalez led off the 12th with a single against Scott Richmond (5-4). (W-USA News, DC)
* Astros strike late to beat Rangers Jun 20, 2009
At Philadelphia, Rod Barajas hit the winning homer leading off the ninth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a three-game sweep of the World Series champions. The injury-riddled Blue Jays were 0-6 in interleague play this season when they arrived in Philadelphia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Dunn's 11th-Inning Single Gives Nats 2-1 Win Jun 20, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Adam Dunn hit a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning to give the Washington Nationals a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. With one out in the 11th, Cristian Guzman knocked off the glove of Jason Frasor (5-1) with a line-drive infield single, then Nick Johnson and Ryan Zimmerman walked before Dunn lined the winning single down the right-field line. (W-USA News, DC)
FINAL: Nationals 2, Blue Jays 1 Jun 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009 Interleague Game: Toronto Blue Jays - Washington Nationals Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Adam Dunn's single in the bottom of the 11th inning scored Cristian Guzman, as Washington got by the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game interleague set at Nationals Park. (USA Today -- Sports)
Movin' On Up: Poreda makes jump Jun 20, 2009
LHP, Toronto Blue Jays. CALLED UP: Contract purchased from Triple-A Las Vegas on June 17 when P Casey Janssen went on the DL.. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Bodley: Gaston managing through injuries Jun 19, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Losing 10-game winner Roy Halladay for 15 days is bad enough for the Toronto Blue Jays, but how about an entire starting rotation plus the closer. The Blue Jays disabled list is so crowded it resembles something from M*A*S*H.. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Jays Place Halladay And Downs On DL; Recall Accardo Jun 19, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays made it official on Thursday and placed pitchers Roy Halladay and Scott Downs on the 15-day disabled list, also recalling pitcher Jeremy Accardo. Halladay missed his scheduled start Wednesday against Philadelphia because of a strained right groin suffered during a June 12 outing against Florida. (ABC 7 News, DC)
At plate, pitchers from AL in peril in interleague games Jun 19, 2009
And Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston isn't taking any more chances after losing his closer. "I'm just talking about getting out of the way of the ball," Gaston said after Downs sprained a toe while running to first base after batting Tuesday and ended up on the disabled list. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winthrop's Nolan signs with Blue Jays Jun 19, 2009
BUFFALO -- Winthrop infielder Kevin Nolan will not return for his senior year after signing a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound Nolan was picked in the 20th round of last week's Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Lester Tries To Pitch Red Sox To Sweep Of Marlins Jun 19, 2009
Nolasco then yielded two runs in six innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, but did not get a decision despite lowering his overall ERA to a still-lofty 7. 62. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NATHAN LONG & RETT VARNER: INSIDE THE 2009 MLB DRAFT Jun 19, 2009
RV: Actually, the top three were the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and the Milwaukee Brewers. The Blue Jays called me in the 11th round to see if I would take the slot money for the next couple of rounds, but I told them I didn't want to. (Utamavs.com)
Blue Jays complete sweep of Phillies Jun 19, 2009
Barajas led off the ninth inning with a pinch-hit, tiebreaking homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. "You try to give your best effort every time,'' said Barajas, an unpopular player in Philadelphia since playing here in 2007. "I have a job to do. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Do the Braves need a new manager? Jun 19, 2009
(This counts his 1985 Toronto Blue Jays but not the 1990 Braves, whom he inherited in June, or the 1994 Braves, who were shut down in August by the strike. He s a great manager by every measure, maybe the greatest ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Blue Jays 7, Phillies 1 Jun 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Interleague Game: Toronto Blue Jays - Philadelphia Phillies Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Halladay, Downs to DL Jun 18, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay,closer Scott Downs headedto DL - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mavericks thunder into Klaudt tourney Jun 18, 2009
That ended the season for the Yardbirds, who were led by Lyle Overbay, who starred for the 1999 Missoula Osprey in the team's first season in Missoula and currently plays first base for the Toronto Blue Jays. Missoula hasn't won the Klaudt tournament since 2000. (Missoulian, MT)
Blue Jays pitchers Halladay and Downs headed to DL Jun 18, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston reaches out to pitcher Roy Halladay, left, as trainer George Poulis, centre, and teammates meet on the mound before Halladay pulled himself from the game during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2009. Halladay pitched three innings and allowed one run on five hits. (Longview Daily News, WA)
FantasyWindup Jun 18, 2009
If history is any indication, the Toronto Blue Jays should make short work of tonight. No fewer than six members of the Jays have lifetime averages over. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jays put Halladay, Downs on DL Jun 18, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays put Roy Halladay, Scott Downs on 15-day disabled list - ESPN. Updated: June 17, 2009, 11:30 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Former Bucknell Baseball Player Mark Angelo Selected In Major League Baseball Draft Jun 17, 2009
Kyle Walter was picked by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round of the 2006 draft, while Jason Buursma was chosen in the 25th round last year by the St. Louis Cardinals. . (Patriotleague.com)
NL Game of the day Blue Jays 8, Phillies 3 Jun 17, 2009
Scott Rolen singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to score four more runs to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Tuesday night ... NL Game of the day / Blue Jays 8, Phillies 3 Articles Scott Rolen singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to score four more runs to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Tuesday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SKID SNAPPED: Blue Jays top Phillies in 10th Jun 17, 2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Winning an interleague game was a long and painstaking process for the Toronto Blue Jays, so they'll settle for a victory any way possible. singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Blue Jays went on to score four more runs to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Tuesday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
Checking on Rebels in the Pros Jun 17, 2009
Date: Jun 17, 2009 Four former Rebels are in the majors, while David Dellucci lands with the Toronto Blue Jays and Zack Cozart continues his hot hitting in AA. Go inside for this week's pro update. to read the rest of this story. (OleMissInsider.com)
Blue Jays Hoping To End Interleague Slump In Philly Jun 17, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reverse their recent interleague fortunes this evening, when they open a three-game set against the defending world champion Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Toronto has gone 0-6 thus far against the National League and was swept in a three-game set over the weekend by the Florida Marlins, culminating with an 11-3 drubbing in Sunday's finale. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Justin Dalles Agrees To Terms With Baltimore Orioles Jun 17, 2009
Selected in 2008 by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 26th round, selected in 2007 by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 40th round and selected in 2006 by the New York Mets in the 15th round. Listed by Baseball America as No. 41 best prospect overall in the state of Florida for 2008 MLB Draft. (Uscsports.com)
Paxton selected in MLB supplemental 1st Round Jun 16, 2009
Date: Jun 9, 2009 The Toronto Blue Jays have chosen UK pitcher James Paxton with the 37th pick in the supplemental 1st round of the MLB Draft. Paxton is the highest Kentucky player drafted since Joe Blanton went 24th overall to the Oakland A's in 2002. (BigBlueNation.com)
LSU to face SEC foe in Arkansas Jun 16, 2009
Schimpf was the fifth-round draft choice of the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week, while Dean was selected in the 10th round by the Minnesota Twins. Arkansas has won all six of its NCAA Tournament games, including a 10-6 victory over Cal State Fullerton in its CWS opener on Saturday. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Outman Selected by Toronto in 28th Round Jun 16, 2009
ST. LOUIS - The Toronto Blue Jays selected Saint Louis right-handed pitcher in the 28th round (850th overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft today. Combined with the selection of by Toronto earlier today, the Billikens have at least two picks in the MLB Draft for the second year in a row. (Slubillikens.com)
Cubs' Lilly building strong All-Star case Jun 16, 2009
He was selected to the 2004 All-Star team when he was with the Toronto Blue Jays, and pitched one inning. CHC: LHP Ted Lilly (7-4, 3. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Canada's best up for everday All-Stars Jun 16, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays ... Here are the finalists for the Toronto Blue Jays. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Cal's Brett Jackson Drafted in the First Round by the Chicago Cubs Jun 16, 2009
(Miramonte High School), trails only right-hander , who was the fifth pick overall by the Seattle Mariners in 2006; shortstop/outfielder Ted Parks, who was the 16th pick overall by the Baltimore Orioles in 1966 and first baseman , who was the 17th pick overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008; as Cal's top draft picks. Jackson and Cooper were teammates on the Bears NCAA Regional team in 2008. (Calbears.com)
Sever Goes to Blue Jays in 16th Round Jun 16, 2009
ST. LOUIS - The Toronto Blue Jays selected Saint Louis right-handed pitcher (Burr Ridge, Ill. Benet Academy) in the 16th round (490th overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft today. (Slubillikens.com)
Two FAU Baseball Players Chosen in 2009 MLB Draft Jun 16, 2009
LHP Alex Pepe - Round 36, Toronto Blue Jays (1,090 overall). a senior from Highlands Christian High School in Deerfield Beach, Pepe finished his four-year career as FAU's all-time leader in career appearances (88). (Fausports.com)
Brandon Josselyn Selected by Seattle Mariners in 2009 MLB Draft Jun 16, 2009
07 was taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 15th round in 2007, '06 was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 38th round in 2006, and '05 was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th round of the 2005 Draft. A total of 26 Yale players have either been drafted or signed a pro contract in Stuper's 16-year tenure. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
'EASY' DOES IT Jun 16, 2009
EASY' DOES IT - NOLA.com. UPDATED: 3 :13 a.m. CDT, June 16, 2009. (Nola.com -- Sports)
