Jays look to delay the inevitable
NEW YORK — When the New York Yankees came back to win in dramatic fashion over the Boston Red Sox Sunday night, they did more than just shave their magic number for a playoff berth down…
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Jays complete sweep over Orioles with 5-2 win
The Toronto Blue Jays notched their 80th win of the season on Sunday, completing the sweep of Baltimore, with a 5-2 victory over the Orioles.
Jays’ starting rotation has bright future
[audio:http://torontoobserver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/chris_jayspitching_podcast.mp3|titles=chris_jayspitching_podcast] When looking for a reason why the Toronto Blue Jays have been able to maintain their plus .500 status, the immediate response you’re likely to hear would be the team’s sizzling bats. With Jose…
Cito Gaston has day to remember
Jose Bautista hit his 50th home run of the season, making him only the 26th player in Major League history to do so.
Jays shut down Lewis for season
Blue Jays outfielder Fred Lewis will have to miss the remaining 10 games of the season, as he will undergo surgery to remove a bunion on his left foot.
Bautista smacks 50th on historic day
In Thursday’s Blue Jay win over the Seattle Mariners, Bautista’s homer marked the only run of the entire game. Though both team’s offenses were stifled by good pitching, Ichiro Suzuki managed to get two hits, the second one being his 200th.
Lopez powers Seattle past Jays
Third baseman Jose Lopez smacked three home runs to help spoil the party at the Rogers Centre as Seattle overcame Kyle Drabek’s home debut and Jose Bautista’s bid to reach 50 homers with a 6-3…
T.O.’s Crain leads Twins’ bullpen into post-season
Although Toronto-born reliever Jesse Crain didn’t play a role in the Minnesota Twins American League Central clinching win Tuesday night, he will certainly get a chance to make his mark in October.
Arencibia leads list of honoured minor leaguers
The Jays announced their 2010 Webster Award winners on Wednesday, recognizing the most valuable players from each of the team’s Minor League affiliates. Arencibia grabbed the prize for Toronto’s Triple-A team, after an outstanding season in the Pacific Coast League.
Blue Jays’ future looking bright
Since Alex Anthopoulos joined the Blue Jays organization, many changes have been made, giving the franchise a new direction. The first-year general manager is taking the team back to its roots, doing much of his…