http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Toronto Blue Jays News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080512&content_id=2686748&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Mon, 12 May 2008 17:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080512&content_id=2686748&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Denbo remains even keel about bats Batting coach Gary Denbo's easygoing persona does a good job of masking the inner frustration he's dealt with throughout the season's early goings. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080512&content_id=2686771&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Mon, 12 May 2008 16:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080512&content_id=2686771&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays juggle rotation due to rain The Blue Jays are being forced to juggle their starting rotation, thanks to Monday's doubleheader against the Indians at Progressive Field. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681059&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sun, 11 May 2008 17:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681059&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Rain washes out Jays on Mother's Day The Blue Jays' game against the Indians slated for Sunday afternoon was postponed due to rain. The clubs will make up the contest as part of a traditional doubleheader on Monday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2684094&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sun, 11 May 2008 18:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2684094&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays seek power surge in doubleheader On Monday, Toronto will continue to search for the missing moonshots in a doubleheader against Cleveland at Progressive Field, which has been a proverbial house of horrors over the years for the Jays. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2682316&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2682316&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays miss chance to use pink bats They were easy to spot throughout the visitors' clubhouse at Progressive Field. Resting in boxes or leaning inside lockers, the pink bats Toronto planned on using in honor of Mother's Day didn't see any action Sunday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681943&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sun, 11 May 2008 16:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080511&content_id=2681943&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Wells' injury forces Rios down in order In light of the revelation that center fielder Vernon Wells could be sidelined until around the All-Star break with a fractured left wrist, Jays manager John Gibbons plans on moving right fielder Alex Rios out of the leadoff spot and back into the third hole. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2678297&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sat, 10 May 2008 23:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2678297&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Loss caps otherwise dour day for Jays The Blue Jays will want to go ahead and forget all about Saturday. It was disheartening enough to learn that a fractured left wrist is going to keep center fielder Vernon Wells out for awhile, but following that unfortunate bit of news with a 12-0 drubbing at the hands of Cleveland made the day that much more demoralizing. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2675237&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sat, 10 May 2008 20:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2675237&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Wells, Accardo placed on 15-day DL Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2678841&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sat, 10 May 2008 23:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2678841&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Hill ready to return after mental break Aaron Hill would never walk into the office of Blue Jays manager John Gibbons to request a day off. That didn't stop Gibbons from giving the second baseman a day to rest and, more importantly, regroup on Saturday. A rejuvenated Hill is expected back in the lineup Sunday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2671552&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2671552&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays, Halladay bitten by Indians' rally Toronto ace Roy Halladay turned in a strong outing, but it wasn't enough to overcome a late outburst by the Indians' bats or a dominating performance by left-hander C.C. Sabathia in the Jays' 6-1 loss. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2670813&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2670813&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays' Wells leaves after diving for ball Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells exited Friday night's game against the Indians in the sixth inning with a jammed left wrist and tightness in his right hamstring after a dive attempt in center field. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2673433&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Sat, 10 May 2008 00:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2673433&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays looking to solve lefties The Blue Jays have added reinforcements, but the early results looked like more of the same. Despite having a predominantly right-handed lineup, Toronto has struggled to solve left-handed pitching this season, but it'll try to turn the tide when it faces Aaron Laffey on Saturday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669237&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Fri, 09 May 2008 20:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669237&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Blue Jays pick up pair of outfielders The Blue Jays reeled in a pair of outfielders on Friday in an attempt to provide a boost to their bench. Toronto signed free agent Brad Wilkerson and acquired Kevin Mench from Texas in exchange for cash considerations. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2666214&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Fri, 09 May 2008 01:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2666214&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays fall in 13 after comeback in ninth A ninth-inning rally against one of the game's best closers gave the Toronto Blue Jays life. Not much went right for the Jays after that. Carl Crawford broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the 13th inning before Dioner Navarro hit a grand slam, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Blue Jays, 8-3, on Thursday night. John Arthur http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667915&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Fri, 09 May 2008 01:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2667915&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Top pitchers tangle in Cleveland Expect the atmosphere of a heavyweight prize fight when Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay faces off against Indians lefty C.C. Sabathia in Cleveland on Friday night. These two pitchers are sure to have the air crackling with energy and electricity. John Arthur http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2665917&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Thu, 08 May 2008 20:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2665917&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Eckstein, McDonald both land on DL Neither David Eckstein nor John McDonald much wanted to go on the disabled list. But with both players still dealing with the lingering effects of injuries suffered earlier this week, the Blue Jays couldn't afford to wait any longer for the pair to get healthy. John Arthur http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080507&content_id=2659056&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Wed, 07 May 2008 23:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080507&content_id=2659056&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Marcum throws gem in win over Rays The Blue Jays' offense produced a late outburst, providing more than enough support for Shaun Marcum. The Toronto starter turned in another stellar outing on Wednesday night, leading the Jays to a 6-2 victory over the Rays at Rogers Centre. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2661617&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Thu, 08 May 2008 00:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080508&content_id=2661617&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays' offense may be out of recent funk The Blue Jays can only pray that what transpired on Wednesday night was a sign of better fortunes to come for their anemic offense. Perhaps the five-run outburst in the eighth inning against the Rays was a turning point for Toronto's lineup. Only time will tell. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080507&content_id=2657858&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Wed, 07 May 2008 19:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080507&content_id=2657858&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Eckstein, McDonald recovering For at least one day, a pair of Blue Jays shortstops avoided a trip to the disabled list. David Eckstein and John McDonald have both recovered considerably from the respective injuries that forced each of them to exit Tuesday's game against the Rays. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080506&content_id=2651428&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Wed, 07 May 2008 00:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080506&content_id=2651428&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays, Overbay's long shot fall short A.J. Burnett wasn't able to continue the recent dominance of the Blue Jays' rotation, sending Toronto on its way to a 5-4 loss on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the Jays, whose starting pitching had been stellar of late. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080506&content_id=2653791&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Tue, 06 May 2008 23:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080506&content_id=2653791&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays' relievers waiting for shot to pitch There is a row of bleachers seats just beyond the wall in left-center field at Rogers Centre, where the Blue Jays' relievers can sit and watch the game, waiting for their respective turns to pitch. Lately, the relievers have been enjoying the view. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080506&content_id=2651951&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Wed, 07 May 2008 00:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080506&content_id=2651951&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnered=rss_tor Jays lose two shortstops in one game Losing one shortstop was bad enough for the Blue Jays. Having both David Eckstein and John McDonald occupying the trainer's room for much of Tuesday's game against the Rays was downright disheartening. Jordan Bastian