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Bautista cranks Major League-leading 16th home run

TORONTO — Ricky Romero turned in his second complete game of the season and Toronto's offense continued to flash its power at the plate, guiding the Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Orioles on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Romero (5-2) bounced back from his worst start of the season — the lefty [...]

Jays wear special caps for Memorial Day

Tallet tabbed to return to rotation Tuesday Snider not quite ready to come off DL TORONTO — To commemorate Memorial Day, both the Blue Jays and Orioles wore specially designed ball caps for Sunday's contest at Rogers Centre. While Memorial Day isn't until Monday, the Orioles have an off-day and have decided to wear the [...]

Blue Jays use power ball to down O's

TORONTO — On the strength of four home runs, including two eighth-inning blasts from Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay, the Blue Jays were able to hurdle past the Orioles, 5-2, Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays kicked off the scoring in the second inning when Overbay hit his first of two home runs [...]

Gregg rebounds from tough trip

Marcum deserving of ace title Alomar would like front-office job Bird Feed TORONTO — After two shaky outings during the Blue Jays' recent eight-game road trip, closer Kevin Gregg appeared to be back on track pitching a scoreless ninth while striking out the side in Toronto's 5-0 win over the Orioles on Friday night at [...]

Homer-happy Toronto off to a torrid long-ball pace

TORONTO — Vernon Wells could not have known what he was setting in motion. No one could have predicted this, really. On Opening Day in Texas, two pitches into his first at-bat of the season, the Blue Jays center fielder sent a sinker from Scott Feldman six rows deep into the left-field stands. Wells sprinted [...]

'Never quit' mantra shows in Buck's game-tying hit in ninth

ANAHEIM — The Blue Jays were careful in how they responded to questions about expectations heading into this season. From the decision-makers in the front office to the players in the clubhouse, the universal reply was that the team's only expectation was to play hard. On Wednesday night at Angel Stadium, the Blue Jays continued [...]

Toronto owns 10 early-round picks, more than any other club

ANAHEIM — This year's First-Year Player Draft has the potential to be a very important event for the building Blue Jays. Toronto has more early-round picks than any other big league club, and a familiar face will be on hand to help announce the franchise's selections. Blue Jays great Roberto Alomar will serve as a [...]

Romero off his game vs. Halos in return to LA

ANAHEIM — Ricky Romero headed off the mound at Angel Stadium in the sixth inning on Tuesday night, head hung as he slowly made his way to the visitors' dugout. When Romero reached the bench, he removed his glove and — for a brief moment — looked as though he might throw it down. Instead, [...]

Jays back gem with four-run seventh to take series opener

ANAHEIM — When Brett Cecil returns to Toronto and retrieves the glasses he forgot to bring with him on the current road trip, the Blue Jays starter might hesitate before putting them on. Cecil has now pieced together two strong outings without his signature specs. Maybe Cecil doesn't need them after all. "I hope that's [...]

Hundreds of family, friends to see starter's first homecoming

Callup Purcey still adjusting to relief role Tallet among options in rotation, 'pen Despite six HRs, Edwin not Player of the Week ANAHEIM — Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero is hoping to see a section of black within the sea of red at Angel Stadium when he takes the mound on Tuesday night. The pitcher [...]