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Toronto Blue Jays Team Batting Analysis
2008-06-21 09:28:00
Toronto Blue Jays Team Batting Analysis June 20th Lets go ahead and make this a monthly update, shall we? I delve into team and individual batting numbers.
Game Thread- Cubs @ Blue Jays- 6:07 P.M. CT/ 7:07 P.M. ET- O, Canada!
2008-06-13 16:30:00
Good day. Tonight, our beloved Cubs cross two thresholds: the rigid line separating the American League from the National League, and the USA-Canada Border.  So put on your plaid shirt, get some maple syrup, and take off to the Great White North. It's a beauty-way to go! For those of you who are not familiar with Canadian history, customs, and culture, here is a short primer on things that Canadians have contributed to the world: 1.  The Red Green Show The Red Green Show is one of the greatest comedic achievements of mankind.  Cabin-dweller Red Green and his Pointdexter-y nephew Harold hang out at Possum Lodge while sharing Northwoods wisdom and advice that I have tried to live my life by. If the women don't find you handsome, they can at least find you handy Of all of the Red Green segments, two stick out in my mind.  First, Handyman Corner, where Red takes the men aside and helps them complete manly projects, most of which involve the Handyman's Secret We...
Blue Jays 3, Mariners 1
2008-06-11 03:22:00
Dustin McGowan pitched his third career complete game, and Vernon Wells and Brad Wilkerson each homered to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a speedy 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. McGowan (5-4) retired the final 10 batters as the Blue Jays needed just 2 hours, 2 minutes to hand the Mariners their ...
Mariners 3, Blue Jays 2(10)
2008-06-10 04:57:00
Miguel Cairo’s safety squeeze after Jason Frasor walked the bases loaded in the 10th inning lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-2 on Monday night. Frasor (1-1) walked Raul Ibanez leading off the 10th. Pinch-runner Willie Bloomquist stole second and Adrian Beltre struck. Frasor then intentionally walked Jose Lopez and walked Wladimir Balentien ...
Orioles 9, Blue Jays 5
2008-06-07 22:25:00
Jay Payton had five RBIs, Jeremy Guthrie tossed seven strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Saturday for their third straight win. Guthrie (3-6) allowed one run and six hits to win for the first time since May 13 against Boston. He struck out six and walked none. A.J. Burnett (5-6) ...
Wells, McDonald rejoin Blue Jays
2008-06-07 19:36:00
Outfielder Vernon Wells rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, less than a month after fracturing his wrist while making a diving catch. Wells was one of three players added to Toronto’s roster before Saturday’s game against Baltimore. The Blue Jays also activated infielder John McDonald from the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Brian Wolfe ...
Orioles hit 3 homers in 6-5 win over Blue Jays (AP)
2008-06-07 04:37:00
Melvin Mora, Kevin Millar and Adam Jones all homered in Baltimore’s six-run eighth inning and the Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday night. It was the 13th time this season the Orioles have rallied to win after trailing by two or more runs, tying them with Philadelphia for the most in the ...
Orioles 6, Blue Jays 5
2008-06-07 04:37:00
Melvin Mora, Kevin Millar and Adam Jones all homered in Baltimore’s six-run eighth inning and the Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday night. It was the 13th time this season the Orioles have rallied to win after trailing by two or more runs, tying them with Philadelphia for the most in the major ...
Yankees 9, Blue Jays 8
2008-06-05 23:51:00
Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, rallying the New York Yankees to a 9-8 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Giambi’s drive off closer B.J. Ryan into the right-field upper deck - just inside the foul pole - capped New York’s biggest ...
Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1
2008-06-05 05:18:00
Mike Mussina has spent much of his 18-year career near the top of the American League leader board. Few expected him to get back there at age 39, however. Mussina tied for the AL lead in wins, Derek Jeter passed Mickey Mantle on the Yankees career hits list and New York played a crisp, compact ballgame in ...
Mussina, Jeter lead Yankees past Blue Jays 5-1 (AP)
2008-06-05 04:14:00
Mike Mussina tied for the American League lead in wins, Derek Jeter passed Mickey Mantle on the Yankees career hits list and New York played a crisp, compact ballgame in beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 Wednesday night. With catcher Jorge Posada back from the disabled list but not in the starting lineup yet, backup ...
Blue Jays 9, Yankees 3
2008-06-04 06:00:00
Joba Chamberlain struggled with his control, walked off the mound in the third inning and threw his glove in the dugout. His first major league start was a memorable one, all right. Just not for the reasons he’d hoped. Chamberlain lasted 2 1-3 innings and Roy Halladay held the New York Yankees in check despite some control ...
Angels rally in ninth to stun Jays
2008-06-02 03:33:00
Another day, another walk-off win for the Los Angeles Angels - who have become quite proficient at this sort of thing. Toronto closer B.J. Ryan hit Howie Kendrick with a pitch to force home the tying run in the ninth inning, and Maicer Izturis singled home the game-winner one pitch later to give the AL West-leading ...
Angels get it done in ninth again, rally past Blue Jays
2008-06-02 01:58:00
Toronto closer B.J. Ryan hit Howie Kendrick with a bases-loaded pitch in the ninth inning to force in the tying run, and Maicer Izturis singled home the game-winner one pitch later to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
B.J. Ryan blows save, Angels beat Blue Jays 4-3
2008-06-02 01:43:00
Toronto closer B.J. Ryan hit Howie Kendrick with a pitch to force home the tying run in the ninth inning, and Maicer Izturis singled home the game-winner one delivery later to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. All four of the Angels’ victories on this six-game homestand ...
Kotchman delivers as Angels win in 10
2008-06-01 06:26:00
Maicer Izturis set up the winning run with a bunt single, his fourth hit of the game, and pinch-hitter Juan Rivera delivered an RBI single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. Casey Kotchman singled with one out against Brian Tallet (0-1) and ...
Angels 3, Blue Jays 2(10)
2008-06-01 06:24:00
Maicer Izturis set up the winning run with a bunt single, his fourth hit of the game, and pinch-hitter Juan Rivera delivered an RBI single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. Casey Kotchman singled with one out against Brian Tallet (0-1) and ...
Blue Jays run all over Angels
2008-05-31 07:56:00
Lyle Overbay hit a pair of solo homers and an RBI single, leading Toronto to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night and making it a pleasant homecoming for Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein. Dustin McGowan (4-4) won for the first time in seven road starts this season, allowing four runs - ...
Blue Jays 10, Angels 4
2008-05-31 07:24:00
Lyle Overbay hit a pair of solo homers and an RBI single, leading Toronto to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night and making it a pleasant homecoming for Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein. Dustin McGowan (4-4) won for the first time in seven road starts this season, allowing four runs - ...
Litsch goes 7 strong as Jays roll A?s
2008-05-30 02:11:00
Jesse Litsch held down Oakland’s offense just as he did in a shutout of Kansas City in his previous start. The Blue Jays scored more than enough runs for him for a change, too. Litsch won his fifth straight decision and extended his scoreless streak to 16 innings, Rod Barajas had three doubles and drove in ...
Blue Jays 12, Athletics 0
2008-05-30 00:37:00
Jesse Litsch held down Oakland’s offense just as he did in a shutout of Kansas City in his previous start. Litsch won his fifth straight decision and extended his scoreless streak to 16 innings, Rod Barajas had three doubles and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays took the rubber game from the Athletics ...
Hill leaves game after collision
2008-05-30 00:01:00
Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill was injured Thursday after a hard collision with shortstop David Eckstein in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics. Hill was down and held his head for several minutes as Toronto’s training staff examined his head and teeth before he walked off the field on his own. He and Eckstein both ...
Blue Jays 2, Athletics 1
2008-05-29 08:16:00
Alex Rios came up big for the Blue Jays with his bat and his glove. Rios followed a great catch in the sixth by hitting a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth that helped secure the win for Roy Halladay, and Toronto beat the Oakland Athletics for the first time in five tries this season with ...
Halladay?s Jays take pitcher?s duel over A?s
2008-05-29 08:06:00
Alex Rios hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth that helped secure the win for Roy Halladay, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics for the first time in five tries this season with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night. Halladay (6-5) outshined Rich Harden in an impressive pitcher’s duel between two of the ...
Halladay, Jays take pitcher?s duel over A?s
2008-05-29 07:13:00
Alex Rios hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth that helped secure the win for Roy Halladay, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics for the first time in five tries this season with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night. Halladay (6-5) outshined Rich Harden in an impressive pitcher’s duel between two of the ...
Zaun goes on DL with elbow injury
2008-05-29 02:30:00
Gregg Zaun felt something in his right elbow after making a throw Monday and it was still bothering him two days later. To let him fully heal, the Toronto Blue Jays placed their veteran catcher on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a mild strain and inflammation in the elbow. The 37-year-old Zaun sat out Tuesday’s ...
Diamond market: Giambi?s hitting again
2008-05-29 00:57:00
Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though, you’ll probably have trouble competing in your roto league. Read the full story.
A?s top Jays but suffer big hurt
2008-05-28 07:00:00
On the day he turned 40, Frank Thomas doubled against his old team and the Big Hurt hurt his leg in the process. Talk about the birthday blues, but his team did win. Greg Smith ended a five-start winless stretch, Jack Hannahan had an RBI double and Bobby Crosby also drove in a run in the ...
Eckstein back for Blue Jays
2008-05-28 02:44:00
David Eckstein came off the disabled list Tuesday and was back in Toronto’s starting lineup playing shortstop and batting ninth. Eckstein went on the DL on May 8 retroactive to a day earlier with a strained right hip flexor, which he tested in five rehab games before being cleared to be activated. “I thought it would heal ...
Jays breeze through punchless Royals
2008-05-26 23:34:00
These days, the Kansas City Royals can’t even keep track of the outs. Shaun Marcum won for the first time in four starts, Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-2 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Royals. “We’re not very good right now,” Royals manager Trey ...
Blue Jays finish off Royals with four-game sweep
2008-05-26 22:27:00
Shaun Marcum won for the first time in four starts, Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-2 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Royals.
Blue Jays beat Royals 7-2 for four-game sweep (AP)
2008-05-26 21:53:00
Shaun Marcum won for the first time in four starts, Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-2 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Royals. Toronto outscored the Royals 23-4 in the series and extended Kansas City’s losing streak to eight, the Royals’ longest since ...
Blue Jays 7, Royals 2
2008-05-26 21:53:00
Shaun Marcum won for the first time in four starts, Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 7-2 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Royals. Toronto outscored the Royals 23-4 in the series and extended Kansas City’s losing streak to eight, the Royals’ longest since Sept. ...
Litsch follows lead, blanks Royals
2008-05-25 00:25:00
Just like Roy Halladay the previous night, Jesse Litsch threw a complete game to beat the Kansas City Royals. Making his 29th career start, Litsch pitched a seven-hitter for his first complete game, Brad Wilkerson hit a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays blanked Kansas City 6-0 Saturday to extend the Royals’ losing streak to ...
Blue Jays 6, Royals 0
2008-05-24 22:04:00
Jesse Litsch pitched a seven-hitter for his first career complete game, Brad Wilkerson hit a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 6-0 Saturday to extend the Royals’ losing streak to six. Litsch (6-1) struck out three, walked one and won his fourth straight decision. Making his 29th career start, he extended his ...
Litsch pitches first shutout as Blue Jays beat Royals 6-0 (AP)
2008-05-24 21:53:00
Jesse Litsch pitched a seven-hitter for his first career shutout, Brad Wilkerson hit a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Kansas City 6-0 Saturday to extend the Royals’ losing streak to six. Litsch (6-1) struck out three, walked one and won his fourth straight decision. He extended his streak of innings without a ...
Blue Jays 7, Royals 1
2008-05-24 03:36:00
Roy Halladay won for the third time in four starts, Marco Scutaro matched a career high with four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Friday night, handing the Royals their fifth straight loss. Halladay (5-5) threw his major league-leading fifth complete game and his first since a run of ...
Mound musings: Evaluating fill-in closers
2008-05-24 01:12:00
In a recent article, I claimed Jon Rauch could soon be one of the best closers in the league if given the chance. Read the full story.
Blue Jays 4, Angels 3
2008-05-23 05:16:00
The Los Angeles Angels are struggling at the plate right now. Toronto’s Lyle Overbay has no such troubles. Overbay hit a go-ahead solo homer, A.J. Burnett won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and the Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Angels 4-3 on Thursday night. Take away a 10-2 win over ...
Blue Jays prevent being swept by Halos
2008-05-23 04:04:00
Lyle Overbay hit a go-ahead solo homer, A.J. Burnett won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Thursday night. Overbay finished 2-for-3, adding a double and a walk. Eight of his past 17 hits have gone for extra ...
Guerrero's two homers takes Angels over Blue Jays
2008-05-22 05:06:00
Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, Jon Garland remained unbeaten in Toronto and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday.
Vlad homers twice as Angels nip Jays
2008-05-22 04:05:00
Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, Jon Garland remained unbeaten in Toronto and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday night. It was the 34th career multihomer game for Guerrero, who came in batting .260 with just four homers, his lowest career totals after 45 games. Guerrero quickly set about erasing that slow ...
Lackey picks up win as Angels down Jays
2008-05-21 05:53:00
John Lackey worked seven strong innings, then watched in consternation from the clubhouse as the Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen nearly threw away his first victory of the season. Relievers Scot Shields and Francisco Rodriguez escaped bases-loaded jams in the eighth and ninth, securing Lackey’s first win since Sept. 28, and the Angels beat the Toronto Blue ...
Rays have become MLB?s polarizing argument
2008-05-20 21:55:00
There’s no shortage of opinions on whether the Rays can keep it up. It’s time to examine the pros and cons of this polarizing team. Read the full story.
Jays survive delays to beat Phillies
2008-05-19 03:31:00
A quick two-run deficit, two rain delays and the last game of a grueling 10-game road trip was not enough to deter the Toronto Blue Jays. In fact, their come-from-behind victory propelled them to .500 at 23-23 for the first time since April 21 on their fifth attempt. Lyle Overbay’s three-run pinch-hit homer and Shannon Stewart’s two-run ...
Blue Jays 6, Phillies 5
2008-05-19 02:38:00
Lyle Overbay’s three-run pinch-hit homer and Shannon Stewart’s two-run double helped the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday in a game that was delayed twice by rain. Ryan Howard gave the Phillies a quick 2-0 lead with his 10th home run of the season, a two-run shot off Shaun Marcum in the ...
These guys need to hang ?em up
2008-05-18 22:57:00
Despite his new start in Chicago, it’s clearly time for Jim Edmonds to hang ‘em up. But he’s not the only one who can’t take a hint. Read the full story.
New ideology will be on display this week
2008-05-18 20:02:00
There’s a new frugal way to do business in baseball, the results of which will be on full display this week, Greg Boeck says. Read the full story.
Blue Jays 6, Phillies 3
2008-05-18 04:58:00
Rod Barajas heard the familiar sound of boos from unforgiving Phillies fans. Then he gave them another reason to dislike him. Barajas hit two homers, one of them a grand slam, to back a strong performance by A.J. Burnett and help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night. Burnett (4-4) allowed two runs ...
Jays? Barajas goes yard twice in Philly
2008-05-18 04:22:00
Rod Barajas hit two homers, including a grand slam, A.J. Burnett pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night. Burnett (4-4) allowed two runs and four hits, striking out eight. Scott Downs escaped a jam in the seventh and B.J. Ryan pitched a scoreless ninth for his ...
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