http://mlb.mlb.com TOR Homepage News Sat, 25 May 2013 16:32:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48552996&notebook_id=48553684&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Sat, 25 May 2013 12:33:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48552996&notebook_id=48553684&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thad Weber joined the Blue Jays on Saturday, coming up to replace the recently optioned Sean Nolin. Weber, 28, was claimed off waivers from the Padres last Sunday. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48552996&notebook_id=48553000&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Sat, 25 May 2013 12:04:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48552996&notebook_id=48553000&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Jose Reyes started to run for the first time on Friday, and he continued to push the envelope in his recovery process before Saturday's afternoon game vs. the Orioles. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48552996&notebook_id=48552998&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Sat, 25 May 2013 12:04:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48552996&notebook_id=48552998&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Rajai Davis' left oblique injury continues to heal, and the outfielder is in Dunedin, Fla., rehabbing the injury. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48470080&notebook_id=48488130&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 21:04:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48470080&notebook_id=48488130&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Manager John Gibbons and third baseman Brett Lawrie were ejected from Friday's game vs. the Orioles. Lawrie was called out on strikes with two men on, and he was tossed immediately after throwing his batting gloves toward his helmet and the home plate umpire. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48474292&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 19:49:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48474292&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Former Blue Jays slugger Carlos Delgado will host a fantasy camp on July 22, with the assistance of a number of Blue Jays legends, in support of his Extra Bases Foundation. Paul Casella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48470080&notebook_id=48470288&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48470080&notebook_id=48470288&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Anthony Gose scored all the way from second on a passed ball, but he barely beat the tag and admitted that he misheard the third-base coach who was warning him to "watch the throw." Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48470080&notebook_id=48470286&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 18:06:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48470080&notebook_id=48470286&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor With Darren Oliver on the 15-day DL, the roles in the Blue Jays bullpen have changed for young hurlers such as Brett Cecil and Steve Delabar. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Sat, 25 May 2013 01:00:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Melky Cabrera, Brett Lawrie and Adam Lind hit solo homers, but Sean Nolin gave up six runs in 1 1/3 frames in his Major League debut as the Blue Jays lost, 10-6, on Friday. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48460768&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48460768&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Blue Jays right-hander Steve Delabar is a natural when he's standing at the top of a mound, ready to throw his shutdown stuff to an opposing batter. At Blessed John XXIII School, he looked a little bit out of place with his 6-foot-4 frame towering over the students in Andrea Cooke's fourth-grade class. Steph Rogers http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48446240&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48446240&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays placed reliever Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with a left shoulder strain, clearing roster space for Sean Nolin, whom the club already had announced would start Friday night's game against the Orioles. Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48425228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 22:49:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48425228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Longtime Blue Jays scout Epy Guerrero passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday morning in his native Dominican Republic. There was a moment of silence before Thursday's game and players such as Emilio Bonifacio honored him during the game. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48424424&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 22:43:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48424424&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Although progress is being made, J.A. Happ has yet to throw off the mound after taking a ball to his head against the Rays two weeks ago. The lefty's issues stem from his sprained right knee as a result of the fall that came afterwards. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410232&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410232&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays announced Thursday that prospect Sean Nolin will start for the club Friday vs. the Baltimore Orioles. He is 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA in three starts for New Hampshire. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410230&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410230&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays decided to turn to another young player for Sunday's start in the series finale vs. the Orioles. Chad Jenkins will start exactly two weeks after impressing in his first outing against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410224&notebook_id=48410228&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Jose Bautista entered Thursday's contest against the Orioles after one of his best individual performances, but it's not something the veteran slugger wants to dwell on. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor The Blue Jays put on a batting clinic, as J.P. Arencibia hit a homer and had four RBIs and Edwin Encarnacion laced a grand slam in the 12-6 victory over the O's on Thursday. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Jose Bautista recorded an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Blue Jays a 4-3 victory over the Rays on Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315554&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315554&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays admit they've had trouble against some of the league's better pitchers. It's something that happens to most teams -- that's what makes those pitchers good -- but it's also something that the club knows it needs to get better at. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315552&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315552&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Anthony Gose made his first start of the season for the Blue Jays in Wednesday's series finale against the Rays. It's only been two days since Gose was called up, but manager John Gibbons decided to get him in there with Mark Buehrle on the mound, who has a penchant for giving up his fair share of flyballs. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315548&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315546&notebook_id=48315548&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays still haven't made their decision on who their starting pitcher will be on Friday, but it may be a fresh face. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Wed, 22 May 2013 00:46:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Ramon Ortiz was hit around through only 2 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk as the Blue Jays fell, 4-3, to the Rays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48208472&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48208472&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The Blue Jays will be represented at the coming First-Year Player Draft by former first baseman Fred McGriff. The Blue Jays have the 10th overall pick in the June Draft, which will take place June 6-8. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Toronto closer Casey Janssen has been effective on the mound all year, but his health seems to fluctuate on at least a semi-regular basis. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199860&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48199754&notebook_id=48199860&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Blue Jays manager John Gibbons appears to have settled on Adam Lind as his everyday cleanup hitter against right-handed pitchers. The move had been expected for some time, with Lind's having turned into one of the club's more reliable hitters. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197240&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Tue, 21 May 2013 23:33:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197240&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Only a day after being called back up to the Major Leagues, Anthony Gose was found at The York School in Toronto, along with professional nutritionist Jennifer Sygo, to teach two classes of grade four students about nutrition and healthy living. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48098476&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48098476&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor Blue Jays righty Josh Johnson struck out five and walked none over three innings for Class A Advanced Dunedin on Monday night in his first Minor League rehab start. Adam Berry http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_tbamlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=tor Edwin Encarnacion had a bases-clearing double in the seventh inning, while R.A. Dickey pitched eight strong innings to lead the Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the Rays on Monday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Gregor Chisholm http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48073864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48073864&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor It took a while, 50 games to be exact, but the Blue Jays and Marcus Stroman are both extremely happy the former first-round Draft pick is back pitching again. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067492&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 20:50:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067492&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor The next time the Blue Jays have a decision to make on their rotation is Friday, when the Orioles come to town. Josh Johnson is unlikely to make that start, with Chad Jenkins a strong possibility. Evan Peaslee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067488&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48067484&notebook_id=48067488&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor Prior to Monday's contest against the Rays, the Blue Jays announced they had called up Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo and sent down reliever Mickey Storey. Evan Peaslee