http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Toronto Blue Jays News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688978&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688978&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays blue after 12th-inning walk-off loss Blue Jays reliever Shawn Camp allowed a run-scoring single to Yankees catcher Jorge Posada in the 12th inning to send Toronto to a 6-5 loss to the Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. The defeat was the sixth in seven games for the struggling Blue Jays, who dropped to 7-13 against the AL East this season. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5690282&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5690282&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Cecil starts in place of injured Richmond Toronto starter Scott Richmond tried to hide his sore arm from the trainers, but on Saturday, he went on the disabled list with right biceps tendinitis. Rookie Brett Cecil will start instead on Sunday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670832&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670832&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Tallet's control problems sink Jays Struggling Jays slugger Vernon Wells went deep, but it wasn't enough to overcome starter Brian Tallet's fifth-inning control problems in a 4-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670842&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670842&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays seek lefty pop from Dellucci The Blue Jays promoted veteran David Dellucci from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday with the hope that he'll be able to provide production as a DH and left fielder. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5657028&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5657028&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Inbox: Will Hill make the All-Star team? Will a deserving Aaron Hill make the All-Star squad for the American League this year? Beat reporter Jordan Bastian discusses this and more in the latest Inbox. Jordan Bastian http://mlbastian.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_tor Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:28:30 EDT http://mlbastian.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_tor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664510&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664510&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays great Alomar chats with fans During a Web chat, former Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar talked about playing in Toronto, the current team, what's he's doing since leaving baseball and more. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5661926&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5661926&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays ink Venezuelan prospect The Blue Jays added a young catcher to their farm system on Thursday, signing international free agent Santiago Nessy. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5611408&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5611408&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Romero continues to impress; Jays win Rookie Ricky Romero fashioned another strong outing for the Blue Jays, leading the club to a 5-0 victory over the Rays on Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The win helped Toronto avoid being swept by Tampa Bay in the three-game series. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5612072&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5612072&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays excited to see Yanks' new park Rod Barajas has plenty of fond memories about playing in the old Yankee Stadium. After all, the Blue Jays catcher got to experience the old ballpark during October, helping Arizona defeat New York in the 2001 World Series. As far as Barajas is concerned, though, change can be good. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5636650&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5636650&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Wells takes day off; Lind hits third Vernon Wells admits that he is as frustrated as he has been at any point in his career. On Wednesday morning, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston called the slumping center fielder into his office and told Wells to take a day off. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619120&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619120&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Frustrated Jays quieted again by Rays Scott Richmond allowed a career-high three home runs and the Blue Jays continued their struggles against Rays starter Matt Garza, resulting in a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619130&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619130&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays see big strides for rookie Romero Ricky Romero has come a long way for the Blue Jays. From struggling to find the strike zone in the early stages of Spring Training to flirting with a no-hitter in his most recent start, it has been a rapid progression for the rookie starter. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619118&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5619118&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Downs hoping to be back this weekend Prior to Tuesday's game against the Rays, Scott Downs pitched off the mound in a bullpen session that lasted roughly seven minutes, the first time he has tested the sprained toe on his left foot on a mound. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5591602&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5591602&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Hill has All-Star backing from Gaston When Aaron Hill broke the club record for home runs in a season by a second baseman, Cito Gaston hoped that fans would reward him by sending him to the All-Star Game. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601772&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601772&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Halladay's return spoiled in loss to Rays Roy Halladay turned in a solid performance for the Blue Jays in his first start off the disabled list, but Toronto's bats went quiet in a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602484&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602484&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Hill's newfound power years in making Before Aaron Hill could develop the type of power he is now displaying for the Blue Jays, he had to shed his stubborn side. Three years ago, the second baseman was being asked to alter his swing and he was trying to wrap his head around the idea. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_tor Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_tor Streaming video now part of At Bat Streaming video is now a part of the MLB.com At Bat 2009 app on the iPhone and iPod Touch -- at no additional cost to current subscribers. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601008&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601008&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Barajas back in lineup, behind plate Rod Barajas was slotted into the ninth spot of the order and given the go-ahead to catch ace Roy Halladay in the pitcher's first start since being activated from the DL. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601752&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5601752&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Burton named Jays' community All-Star The Toronto Blue Jays "All-Star Among Us" is Melanie Burton of Belleville, Ontario, who was chosen by fans across the nation for engaging young people around the world in initiatives ranging from increasing access to education to fighting poverty. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5579364&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5579364&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays miss out on chances, fall to Phils Trying to be aggressive with his club down by a run with one out in the ninth, John McDonald got picked off second, which proved costly as the Jays lost to the Phillies, 5-4, on Sunday despite two homers by Aaron Hill and a two-run shot by Jose Bautista. Erika Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5579370&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5579370&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor&partnerId=rss_tor Jays hope Doc can prescribe a victory With the Blue Jays coming off back-to-back losses and starting a stretch of important divisional games, the return of ace Roy Halladay couldn't come at a better time. Erika Gilbert