http://mlb.mlb.com TOR Homepage News Fri, 24 May 2013 03:32:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48425228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 22:49:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48425228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Longtime Blue Jays scout Epy Guerrero passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday morning in his native Dominican Republic. There was a moment of silence before Thursday's game and players such as Emilio Bonifacio honored him during the game. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48424424&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 22:43:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48424424&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Although progress is being made, J.A. Happ has yet to throw off the mound after taking a ball to his head against the Rays two weeks ago. The lefty's issues stem from his sprained right knee as a result of the fall that came afterwards. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410232&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410232&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays announced Thursday that prospect Sean Nolin will start for the club Friday vs. the Baltimore Orioles. He is 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA in three starts for New Hampshire. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410230&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410230&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays decided to turn to another young player for Sunday's start in the series finale vs. the Orioles. Chad Jenkins will start exactly two weeks after impressing in his first outing against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Jose Bautista entered Thursday's contest against the Orioles after one of his best individual performances, but it's not something the veteran slugger wants to dwell on. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=tor One night after an Orioles pitching prospect made his first Major League start, the Blue Jays are sending Sean Nolin to the hill for his debut. Chris Tillman will start for the O's on Friday. Eric Single http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor The Blue Jays put on a batting clinic, as J.P. Arencibia hit a homer and had four RBIs and Edwin Encarnacion laced a grand slam in the 12-6 victory over the O's on Thursday. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Jose Bautista recorded an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Blue Jays a 4-3 victory over the Rays on Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315554&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315554&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays admit they've had trouble against some of the league's better pitchers. It's something that happens to most teams -- that's what makes those pitchers good -- but it's also something that the club knows it needs to get better at. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315552&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315552&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Anthony Gose made his first start of the season for the Blue Jays in Wednesday's series finale against the Rays. It's only been two days since Gose was called up, but manager John Gibbons decided to get him in there with Mark Buehrle on the mound, who has a penchant for giving up his fair share of flyballs. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315548&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315548&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays still haven't made their decision on who their starting pitcher will be on Friday, but it may be a fresh face. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 00:46:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Ramon Ortiz was hit around through only 2 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk as the Blue Jays fell, 4-3, to the Rays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48208472&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48208472&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays will be represented at the coming First-Year Player Draft by former first baseman Fred McGriff. The Blue Jays have the 10th overall pick in the June Draft, which will take place June 6-8. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Toronto closer Casey Janssen has been effective on the mound all year, but his health seems to fluctuate on at least a semi-regular basis. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199860&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199860&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Blue Jays manager John Gibbons appears to have settled on Adam Lind as his everyday cleanup hitter against right-handed pitchers. The move had been expected for some time, with Lind's having turned into one of the club's more reliable hitters. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197240&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 23:33:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197240&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Only a day after being called back up to the Major Leagues, Anthony Gose was found at The York School in Toronto, along with professional nutritionist Jennifer Sygo, to teach two classes of grade four students about nutrition and healthy living. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48098476&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48098476&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Blue Jays righty Josh Johnson struck out five and walked none over three innings for Class A Advanced Dunedin on Monday night in his first Minor League rehab start. Adam Berry http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Edwin Encarnacion had a bases-clearing double in the seventh inning, while R.A. Dickey pitched eight strong innings to lead the Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the Rays on Monday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48073864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48073864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor It took a while, 50 games to be exact, but the Blue Jays and Marcus Stroman are both extremely happy the former first-round Draft pick is back pitching again. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067492&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 20:50:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067492&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The next time the Blue Jays have a decision to make on their rotation is Friday, when the Orioles come to town. Josh Johnson is unlikely to make that start, with Chad Jenkins a strong possibility. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067490&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067490&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Adam Lind batted cleanup Monday afternoon against the Rays for the first time this year. That was due in part to his swinging the bat well, and also because J.P. Arencibia took the day off. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067488&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067488&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Prior to Monday's contest against the Rays, the Blue Jays announced they had called up Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo and sent down reliever Mickey Storey. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47982782&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Sun, 19 May 2013 14:13:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47982782&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Blue Jays No. 1 starter R.A. Dickey will have to wait another day for his next start after Sunday afternoon's game vs. the Yankees was postponed because of rain. A makeup date has yet to be announced, but the two teams do share an off-day on Aug. 19 in advance of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium from Aug. 20-22. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47892546&notebook_id=47892664&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47892546&notebook_id=47892664&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Left-hander J.A. Happ has yet to throw off a mound in Florida because of lingering soreness in his right knee. Happ is currently working out at the Blue Jays' Minor League complex in Dunedin, but his sprained knee has yet to fully recover from an injury sustained on May 7, when he was struck in the head by a line drive. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47892546&notebook_id=47892662&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47892546&notebook_id=47892662&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays have announced their starting pitchers for Monday and Tuesday's games against the Rays. Right-hander Chad Jenkins will get the call on Monday and will be followed the next day by veteran hurler Ramon Ortiz. The decision previously had been on hold in case Toronto needed to use Jenkins out of the bullpen earlier in the week. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=tor Sat, 18 May 2013 17:57:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=tor Right-hander Brandon Morrow was roughed up for five runs over five innings while the Blue Jays' lineup was unable to come through with runners on base in a 7-2 loss to the Yankees on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47823022&notebook_id=47823154&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 17 May 2013 20:35:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47823022&notebook_id=47823154&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Jose Reyes rejoined his teammates in New York on Friday night as he continues to rehab a severe left ankle sprain. Toronto's shortstop has been out of action since sustaining the injury while stealing second base on April 12 in Kansas City. He recently had a walking boot removed and has begun the slow process of regaining strength in the area. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47823022&notebook_id=47823152&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 17 May 2013 20:35:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47823022&notebook_id=47823152&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Super utility man Emilio Bonifacio is making the most out of his opportunity to receive more playing time. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons recently made a decision to give Bonifacio an extended look after previously only using him sporadically during April. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47823022&notebook_id=47823150&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 17 May 2013 20:35:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47823022&notebook_id=47823150&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Right-hander Dustin McGowan is one step closer to making a possible return to the Major Leagues after he received a promotion to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday afternoon. McGowan is currently on a rehab assignment after undergoing yet another shoulder surgery last year. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=tor Sat, 18 May 2013 00:12:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=tor The Blue Jays have yet to find a way to solve Hiroki Kuroda, as they managed to record just two hits over eight innings against the Yankees' right-hander in a 5-0 loss on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Gregor Chisholm