Blue Jays put Texas opener behind them | Toronto Blue Jays
six runs in just two-thirds of an inning in the shortest start of his career, en route to Toronto's lopsided 14-3 loss. The Blue Jays' No. 2 starter had difficulty locating his fastball and slider, while also not possessing his typical overpowering arsenal. It was the type of...
Igarashi has rough first game with Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays
| 05/26/12 4:00 PM ET Comments Share: Google ARLINGTON -- Japanese right-hander Ryota Igarashi's debut in a Blue Jays uniform didn't exactly go as planned on Friday night. Igarashi surrendered a pair of runs on four hits and two walks in one inning of work. He was...
Vlad to debut at Dunedin on Sunday | Toronto Blue Jays
either Double-A New Hampshire or Triple-A Las Vegas. "I think, more than anything, his timing continues to improve," Blue Jays manager John Farrell said. "He was 8-for-26 in the at-bats that have been accounted for while in extended spring. He's swinging the bat with the typical aggressiveness...
Igarashi tries to prove himself in Major Leagues | Toronto Blue Jays
past couple of seasons now has another chance to make an impact at the big league level. The Blue Jays promoted Japanese right-hander Ryota Igarashi on Friday morning to replace left-hander Evan Crawford, who was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Igarashi posted staggering numbers with the 51s this season...
Cooper plans to seize latest opportunity | Toronto Blue Jays
week's demotion of Lind that really cleared the way for Cooper to receive another chance with the Blue Jays. "I knew there was a possibility," Cooper said of the looming promotion after Lind was sent to Las Vegas. "I didn't know one way or the other...
Johnson has MRI on hamstring, starts Friday | Toronto Blue Jays
any structural damage. Johnson has been diagnosed with inflammation in his lower hamstring area, but was in the Blue Jays' lineup for the series opener against Texas and is not expected need more than an occasional day off to stay healthy. "It's probably more monitoring," manager John...
Blue Jays playing it safe with injured Kelly Johnson | Toronto Star Online
Blue Jays second baseman Kelly Johnson had an MRI on an inflamed hamstring. MARK BLINCH/REUTERS More about Toronto Blue Jays» ARLINGTON, TEXAS—Jays second baseman Kelly Johnson had an MRI on his...
Swing into Summer Safety with the Toronty Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays
Once again this summer, the Toronto Blue Jays are proud to partner on the 2nd annual “Swing into Summer Safety” campaign, organized by the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and Fire Safety Council to bring awareness...
Blue Jays mailbag: Guess who'd be in the playoffs if the season ended today? | Toronto Star Online
The baseball season is less than one-third complete, but at this point the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and their unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Final should serve as inspiration to...
Another Blue Jays catcher honored | Toronto Blue Jays
League Player of the Week honors, the man some think will eventually supplant Arencibia behind the plate in Toronto was chosen as the Prospect Watch Player of the Week. Travis d'Arnaud, ranked No. 22 on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list and No. 1 on the Blue...
Left hamstring strain lands Francisco on DL | Toronto Blue Jays
promoted from Triple-A By Adam Berry / MLB.com | 05/25/12 12:48 PM ET Comments Share: Google The Blue Jays placed outfielder Ben Francisco on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a left hamstring strain, recalled first baseman David Cooper and selected right-hander Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Las Vegas...
Blue Jays say former executive spilled secrets | Toronto Star Online
Toronto Blue Jays» The Toronto Blue Jays are accusing a former top executive of breaking a confidentiality agreement by discussing the team’s financial and attendance records with the media after...
Griffin: Aggressive Blue Jays testing the limits of MLB’s men in blue | Toronto Star Online
after being tossed by home plate umpire Bill Miller for his helmet-throwing tantrum. CARLOS OSORIO/TORONTO STAR More about Toronto Blue Jays» ST. PETERSBURG—There are outward signs the Jays are in danger of becoming the betes bleus of baseball when it comes to major-league umpires. If the just-completed...
Toronto's Johnson day to day after early exit | Toronto Blue Jays
By Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com | 05/23/12 7:15 PM ET Comments Share: Google ST. PETERSBURG -- Blue Jays second baseman Kelly Johnson was forced to leave with tightness in his left hamstring in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 5-4 loss in 11 frames to the Rays...
Blue Jays’ Double-A farm team to stay in New Hampshire | Toronto Star Online
The Blue Jays have extended their affiliation with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Star file photo More about Toronto Blue Jays» The Toronto Blue Jays’ Double-A farm team will stay in...
Farrell calls for composure from Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays
By Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com | 05/23/12 1:49 PM ET Comments Share: Google ST. PETERSBURG -- Blue Jays manager John Farrell would like to see a more even-keel approach from his players when it comes to dealing with disputed calls on the field. Toronto's had multiple...
Versatile Gomes thriving with Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays
Comments Share: Google ST. PETERSBURG -- Yan Gomes' versatility is proving to be a valuable asset to the Blue Jays during the early stages of his Major League career. The 24-year-old rookie came up through Toronto's system as a catcher, but he played some first base last year...
Blue Jays reach extension with New Hampshire | Toronto Blue Jays
The TORONTO BLUE JAYS and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Eastern League (AA) have agreed to a two year Player Development Contract extension for the 2013 & 2014 seasons. The...
Vlad improving at extended spring training | Toronto Blue Jays
Share: Google DUNEDIN, Fla. -- A healthy and mobile Vladimir Guerrero is starting to make waves at the Blue Jays' Minor League complex in preparation for another year in the big leagues. Guerrero, who recently signed a Minor League contract, still doesn't have a guaranteed job with the...
Blue Jays have bumper crop of prospects down on the farm | Toronto Star Online
5.1 innings to a shared no-hiiter at Double-A New Hampshire on Monday. STEVE RUSSELL/TORONTO STAR More about Toronto Blue Jays» Brett Cecil was part of a no-hitter at Double-A New Hampshire on Monday, which was the biggest — and arguably the most welcome — report coming out of...
Blue Jays to monitor Francisco's hamstring | Toronto Blue Jays
inning after feeling tightness By Chris Toman / MLB.com | 05/20/12 6:36 PM ET Comments Share: Google TORONTO -- Ben Francisco was forced to leave Sunday's series finale against the Mets in the sixth inning of the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss after feeling tightness in his left...
Blue Jays centre-fielder Colby Rasmus makes spectacular non-catch | Toronto Star Online
Toronto Blue Jays» Blue Jays centre-fielder Colby Rasmus has made a habit of highlight-reel diving catches this season. He did so again on Sunday afternoon ... if only the pesky ball had...
Farrell discusses Blue Jays' plan for Lind | Toronto Blue Jays
By Chris Toman / MLB.com | 05/20/12 1:51 PM ET Comments Share: Google TORONTO -- Blue Jays manager John Farrell would not comment on a report by CBSsports.com, which emerged Saturday night, that Adam Lind was placed on outright waivers. "I'm not...
Gomes making Blue Jays consider options | Toronto Blue Jays
By Chris Toman / MLB.com | 05/20/12 1:06 PM ET Comments Share: Google TORONTO -- Sunday will mark just the fourth time Yan Gomes has played a Major League game, but he's already caught the attention of Blue Jays manager John Farrell. Gomes...
Wrist issues lingering for Blue Jays' Snider | Toronto Blue Jays
By Chris Toman / MLB.com | 05/20/12 1:06 PM ET Comments Share: Google TORONTO -- Travis Snider, who spent time on the disabled list in late April and early May with a right wrist ailment, is still experiencing pain. Snider took himself out of...