Rzepczynski ruins Yankee celebration
The Yankees will have to wait at least one more night to clinch a playoff spot. Marc Rzepczynski’s nine strikeouts led the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over New York in the first…
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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…
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…
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.
Hiring Jays manager No. 1 priority for Anthopoulos
With Cito Gaston’s second stint as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays set to expire on October 3, general manager Alex Anthopoulos has a pretty big decision on his hands.
Jays use long ball to down Mariners
[audio:http://torontoobserver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/CHRIS_jaystuesday_podcast.mp3|titles=CHRIS_jaystuesday_podcast] Marc Rzepczynski matched his season high of eight strikeouts as the Jays used the long ball to their advantage, defeating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night. Toronto (76-74) got home…
Reds to rest Votto
Being out of contention for the National league Triple Crown has not made Joey Votto slow down as the Cincinnati Reds first baseman has a season high 10-game hitting streak, with three home runs and…
Toronto-born players making presence felt in minors
NEW YORK — Before Joey Votto was challenging the laws of baseball history, who exactly was he? Well, simply put, he was himself. You just never heard of him. That, of course, wouldn’t be true…
Bautista ties home run record in Jays loss
Jose Bautista’s major league-leading 47th home run of the season was not enough as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 and completed the sweep in Camden Yards.