Yankees manager Joe Girardi ejected in 1st inning vs Toronto Blue Jays

October 3rd, 2009 Blue Jays fire GM J.P. RicciardiTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have fired general manager J.P.

September 30th, 2009 Barajas leads Blue Jays past Mariners 5-4TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Adam Lind had a tying RBI single in the eighth inning and Rod Barajas followed with a go-ahead double, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally for another dramatic 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Toronto grabbed the lead with three runs in the eighth one day after Lind homered twice, including a game-ending solo drive in the 10th inning, to power the Blue Jays to a 5-4 win that included Seattle star Ichiro Suzuki's first career ejection.

September 26th, 2009 Mariners' Suzuki ejected for 1st time in careerTORONTO — Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was ejected from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays for arguing a called third strike in the fifth inning. It's the first ejection of the season for the Mariners and the first of Suzuki's career, including his years in Japan.

September 16th, 2009 Posada, Carlson suspended 3 games eachNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended for three games and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl. The pair were cited for "aggressive and inappropriate actions" by Bob Watson, MLB's vice president for discipline, and started serving the penalties immediately, a day after they tangled.

September 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.

September 13th, 2009 Rodriguez, Girardi ejected from Yankees gameNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third baseman Alex Rodriguez have been ejected from New York's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Rodriguez argued with plate umpire Marty Foster after he struck out looking with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning.

September 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.

September 6th, 2009 Yankees' Rivera ready to return to closer's roleTORONTO — All-Star closer Mariano Rivera is ready to return to the New York Yankees after experiencing soreness in his left groin. Manager Joe Girardi said he wasn't sure how he would work Rivera back in, but said he'd give him the ninth inning when the Yankees wrap up a four-game series against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

August 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.

August 12th, 2009 Yankees keep close watch on Chamberlain's inningsNEW YORK — Joba Chamberlain's next start will be on seven days' rest as the New York Yankees try to limit his work in his first full season in the rotation. Chamberlain pitched only 88 1-3 innings in the minors before he joined the Yankees in August 2007.

August 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.

August 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.

August 5th, 2009 Yankees 5, Blue Jays 3E_Millar (4). DP_New York 2, Toronto 2.

July 6th, 2009 Jeter, Matsui power Yankees to 10-8 win over JaysNEW YORK — Derek Jeter had four hits including the a go-ahead two-run homer, Hideki Matsui homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run hole to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 on Sunday. It was New York's fifth straight win over the Blue Jays, whose five-run fourth inning gave them an 8-4 lead that never appeared safe on a day in which balls were again flying out of Yankee Stadium.

July 4th, 2009 Yankees catcher Posada back in lineupNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out with a sore left thumb. Posada was hit by a foul ball in Wednesday night's 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.