Blue Jays fire GM J.P. Ricciardi, assistant Anthopoulos takes over@October 3rd, 2009 Blue Jays fire GM J.P. RicciardiTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have fired general manager J.P.
Toronto P Carlson suspended 3 games, more penalties expected after Yankee Stadium brawlSeptember 16th, 2009 Carlson suspended 3 games, more penalties expectedNEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Carlson has been suspended three games, and other penalties were expected the day after a bench-clearing brawl at Yankee Stadium. Toronto manager Cito Gaston said Carlson was suspended and fined $3,000 Wednesday by Major League Baseball.
Blue Jays' Ruiz hit in face by pitch, walks off without assistanceSeptember 6th, 2009 Blue Jays' Ruiz hit in face by pitch by pitchTORONTO — Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz was hit in the face by a pitch from Josh Towers of the New York Yankees, and was able to walk off the field without assistance Sunday. Ruiz batted with the bases loaded in the fifth inning after Towers relieved Mark Melancon.
Blue Jays activate closer Scott Downs, put 3B Edwin Encarnacion on 15-day DLAugust 25th, 2009 Blue Jays activate Downs, put Encarnacion on DLTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have activated closer Scott Downs and put third baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list. The Blue Jays made the moves Monday.
J.D. Drew homers twice, Jon Lester earns win as Red Sox rough up Blue Jays 8-1 for sweepAugust 21st, 2009 Drew, Lester lead Bosox past Jays 8-1 for sweepTORONTO — J.D. Drew homered twice, Jon Lester pitched eight strong innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
Blue Jays promote RHP Casey Janssen from Triple-A Las VegasAugust 14th, 2009 Blue Jays promote Janssen from Triple-AST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Toronto Blue Jays promote INF Randy Ruiz from Triple-A Las Vegas to take Rios' spotAugust 12th, 2009 Blue Jays promote Ruiz from Triple-A Las VegasNEW YORK — The Toronto Blue Jays have promoted infielder Randy Ruiz from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill Alex Rios' roster spot. The Blue Jays selected Ruiz's contract and put him in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the New York Yankees.
Blue Jays use long ball to beat New York 5-4, snapping Yankees' 7-game winning streakAugust 11th, 2009 Overbay, Hill send Blue Jays to win over YankeesNEW YORK — Lyle Overbay and Aaron Hill hit solo homers, and the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen shut down the high-powered New York offense in a 5-4 victory Monday night that snapped the Yankees' seven-game winning streak. Overbay drove in two runs, and Edwin Encarnacion and Joe Inglett also drove in runs for the Blue Jays, who played an inspired game about 30 minutes after learning that teammate Alex Rios had been claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.
Yankees 5, Blue Jays 3August 5th, 2009 Yankees 5, Blue Jays 3E_Millar (4). DP_New York 2, Toronto 2.
Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 1July 18th, 2009 Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 1E_Lowell (9). DP_Boston 1, Toronto 1.
Blue Jays 2, Orioles 0July 11th, 2009 Blue Jays 2, Orioles 0LOB_Toronto 6, Baltimore 8. 2B_Rios 2 (22), R.Chavez (4).
Yankees manager Joe Girardi ejected in 1st inning vs Toronto Blue JaysJuly 6th, 2009 Girardi ejected in 1st inning vs Blue JaysNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been ejected in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. Girardi came out to argue Monday afternoon with umpire Marty Foster after Derek Jeter was caught stealing third.
Blue Jays 7, Yankees 6July 6th, 2009 Blue Jays 7, Yankees 6DP_Toronto 1. LOB_Toronto 7, New York 11.
Yankees 6, Blue Jays 5, 12 inningsJuly 5th, 2009 Yankees 6, Blue Jays 5, 12 inningsOne out when winning run scored. DP_Toronto 1, New York 3.
Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2July 3rd, 2009 Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2DP_Toronto 1. LOB_Toronto 7, New York 7.