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.
Rod Barajas hits go-ahead double in eighth inning as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4September 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.
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.
Blue Jays promote OF Travis Snider from Triple-A, demote INF Joe InglettAugust 19th, 2009 Blue Jays recall OF Snider, demote INF InglettTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfielder Travis Snider from Triple-A Las Vegas before Tuesday night's game against Boston. Manager Cito Gaston said the former first-round draft pick will likely play every day for the remainder of the season.
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.
Pirates send minor league RHP Smith to Blue Jays for future considerationsAugust 1st, 2009 Pirates trade RHP Smith to Blue JaysPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates traded minor league right-hander Sean Smith to the Toronto Blue Jays for future considerations Friday. The 25-year-old Smith, who appeared in the 2006 Futures Game at PNC Park, is a combined 4-3 with a 2.67 ERA in 25 games (four starts) split between Triple-A Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona this season.
Blue Jays 11, Mariners 4July 28th, 2009 Blue Jays 11, Mariners 4E_Cedeno (6), F.Gutierrez (5). DP_Toronto 2.
Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 1July 20th, 2009 Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 1E_Lester (2). DP_Boston 1.
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).
Blue Jays place RHP Janssen on DL; LHP Mills set to make big league debutJune 17th, 2009 Jays put RHP Janssen on DL; LHP Mills set to debutPHILADELPHIA — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-hander Casey Janssen on the 15-day disabled list, and are bringing up left-hander Brad Mills from Triple-A Las Vegas. Mills will make his major league debut at Philadelphia on Thursday in place of Janssen, who has inflammation in his surgically repaired shoulder.
Blue Jays-Rangers game postponed because of rainJune 11th, 2009 Blue Jays-Rangers game postponedARLINGTON, Texas — The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers was postponed Wednesday night because of rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sept.
Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 3May 30th, 2009 Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 3E_Baldelli (2). LOB_Boston 5, Toronto 9.