Toronto Blue Jays News

Inglett’s RBI in 11th caps Jays’ sweep of Twins

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:35:51 +0000

Pinch-hitter Joe Inglett sliced a two-out, bases-loaded single through the infield in the 11th inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Thursday for a three-game sweep.

Scott Rolen started the 11th against Jesse Crain (1-2) with a double into the right-field corner that Michael Cuddyer couldn’t quite catch. Lyle Overbay was walked intentionally with two outs, and pinch-hitter Gregg Zaun drew a walk.

Rockies could be in market to trade Holliday

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:39:15 +0000

At 15-25 and a long way from 2007’s success, the Rockies’ next move may be a stunner, Ken Rosenthal says. Trading Matt Holliday.

Blue Jays 3, Twins 2(11)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:56:56 +0000

Pinch-hitter Joe Inglett sliced a two-out, bases-loaded single through the infield in the 11th inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Thursday for a three-game sweep.

Jays’ Halladay finally gets run support

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:27:28 +0000

Matt Stairs hit a grand slam and Roy Halladay rebounded from a shaky start to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night.

Halladay (4-5) has been the victim of poor run support all season, getting only 3.14 runs per outing entering Wednesday. Stairs’ slam in the first inning gave the right-hander a 4-0 advantage.

Waiver review: Reds making overhauls?

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:51:50 +0000

In theory, we should have a pretty good idea of how players and teams will perform after six weeks, shouldn’t we?

Reality may set in for certain teams

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:48:00 +0000

The Astros are surging, while the Twins and Rays are already in first. What’s going on here? Ken Rosenthal clears things up.

Jays show rare offensive outburst

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:27:35 +0000

Kevin Slowey kept throwing, and Scott Rolen just kept fouling them off.

It took Slowey 15 pitches before he finally got Rolen to groundout to shortstop in the kind of patient, hard-working at-bat Blue Jays manager John Gibbons has been looking for to jumpstart his woeful offense.

Two pitches later, Matt Stairs sent a changeup soaring into the upper deck in right field, and the Blue Jays were on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Blue Jays 5, Twins 3

Wed, 14 May 2008 03:16:54 +0000

Matt Stairs homered and scored twice for the struggling Blue Jays’ offense in Toronto’s 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Lyle Overbay and former Twin Shannon Stewart each had two hits, including RBI-doubles, for the Jays, who scored at least five runs in a game for just the second time in the last 10 games.

News analysis: Wells out for 6-8 weeks

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:08:46 +0000

The Associated Press reports the Blue Jays have placed outfielder Vernon Wells on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left wrist. He’s expected to miss six to eight weeks.

Diamond market: Wilkerson replaces Wells

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:19:20 +0000

Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball 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 rotisserie baseball league.