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Wang, Blue Jays finish sweep of slumping Rangers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:31:06 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Toronto manager John Gibbons knew Chien-Ming Wang could help the beaten up Blue Jays pitching staff. He just didn't think it would happen this soon.

Rangers losing streak 5 after 6-1 loss to Toronto

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:36:28 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The unexpected early return to the lineup by Ian Kinsler was a nice surprise for the Texas Rangers.

Scuffling Rangers fall to Jays, drop 4th straight

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:33:25 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Batting helmets were slammed, a bat was tossed, and the star shortstop was kicked out of the game.

Bautista, Blue Jays beat White Sox 7-5 in 10

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:48:44 -0400

CHICAGO - Chien-Ming Wang and Joey Bautista gave Toronto a chance, and two late miscues by the Chicago White Sox gave the Blue Jays a win.

Some lights go out at US Cellular Field

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:32:04 -0400

CHICAGO - Play has been briefly delayed at U.S. Cellular Field after a handful of bulbs in the light standards above the infield at U.S. Cellular Field went out during the 10th inning of Tuesday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox.

Beltre homers in 7th, Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-4

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:09:46 -0400

TORONTO - For a guy who never even got in the game during Saturday's 18-inning marathon, Rangers closer Joe Nathan sure put in plenty of work, warming up nine times as the bullpen emptied around him.

Dickey leads Blue Jays past Giants 4-0

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:30:31 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - After managing just two runs in two starts against R.A. Dickey and his fluttering knuckleball the past three weeks, the San Francisco Giants are glad they won't have to face that dancing pitch again anytime soon.

Dickey leads Blue Jays past Giants 4-0

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:12:29 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - With his knuckleball dancing at a variety of speeds, R.A. Dickey once again looked like the Cy Young Award winner the Toronto Blue Jays acquired in the offseason.

DeRosa's 11th-inning HR helps Blue Jays to win

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:20:28 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Toronto's bullpen was lights-out in a three-game series against San Diego, from a series-opening, 17-inning game that stretched from Friday night into Saturday morning through Sunday night's finale, when the Blue Jays lost 40-year-old starter Ramon Ortiz to an apparent right elbow injury.

Blue Jays drop 2nd straight loss to Padres, 4-3

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:14:32 -0400

SAN DIEGO - A late comeback fell short for Toronto and the Blue Jays dropped a second straight game to the San Diego Padres, losing 4-3 on Saturday night.

Hudson struggles again, Braves lose to Jays 9-3

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:47:38 -0400

TORONTO - Tim Hudson hasn't had a whole lot to celebrate since earning his 200th win.

Kawsaki hits game-winning double for Blue Jays

Sun, 26 May 2013 18:24:47 -0400

TORONTO - One thing that doesn't get lost in translation with Japanese shortstop Munenori Kawasaki is his joy for baseball.

Dickey takes 6th loss of season in 6-5 loss to O's

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:39:51 -0400

TORONTO - After taking a couple of steps forward, R.A. Dickey took another one back.

Bautista powers Blue Jays past Rays 4-3

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:46 -0400

TORONTO - Jose Bautista is one dangerous hitter, and he loves to come to the plate with the game on the line.