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Category: Toronto Blue Jays
Smoak, Tellez bright spots as Blue Jays lose to Phillies 8-2 in spring training
Justin Smoak and Rowdy Tellez each had an RBI single but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on Saturday in Grapefruit League play. Marco Estrada started for the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on two hits over two and a third innings of work, taking his first loss of spring training.
House returns
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Blue Jays reliever TJ House , grateful and relieved, returned to the clubhouse during the sixth inning of Saturday’s Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, an “I’m doing a lot better than I thought I would be doing,” he said.
Blue Jay’s House expected to be released from hospital
This 2017 file photo shows T.J. House of the Toronto Blue Jays. House was struck in the head by a line drive and had to be removed from the field in an ambulance during Toronto’s spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, March 10, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla.
Listen live as Estrada, Sanchez duel Phils
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Jays reliever TJ House hit on head by line drive
Toronto Blue Jays reliever T.J. House was taken off the field in an ambulance Friday after being hit on the head by a line drive in the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Saltalamacchia, Goins lead Blue Jays to 6-4 exhibition win over Phillies
Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit his second home run of the pre-season Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4. Darwin Barney hit a sacrifice fly in the third, Kendrys Morales belted an RBI-double in the fourth and Lourdes Gurriel had a run-scoring single in the ninth to account for Toronto’s other runs.
Toronto Blue Jays: Where Does Dalton Pompey Fit in Their Plans?
Dalton Pompey has been one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best prospects for the past couple years. However, the young outfielder doesn’t seem to fit right now.
Spring Training Game 1 – Prospect Parade
The exhibition season is officially a go. The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Atlanta Braves at Champions Stadium in Orlando, Fl.
MLB players’ union approves dugout signal for intentional walks
… a blue moon you get an intentional airmail and it could score a run,” Blue Jays reliever Jason Grilli told USA TODAY Sports. “So you’re taking away potential bloopers, or potentially the difference in a game. It happens, there are mental mistakes. …
Former Royal Kendrys Morales is ready for new role with Blue Jays
Kendrys Morales won’t be showing off his World Series ring around the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse – not yet, anyway. Morales, who signed with the Blue Jays as a free agent this off-season, was part of the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 championship team that beat Toronto in the ALCS before downing the Mets in the World Series.
Blue Jays slugger Bautista ready for new season after injury-plagued 2016
The all-star slugger signed a one-year, US$18-million deal this off-season with Toronto after turning down the club’s $17-million qualifying offer at the end of the season. Bautista was looking to secure a hefty raise and long-term deal in his first crack at the free-agent market.
First full-squad workout should help Orioles forget unhappy 2016 ending
Beat writer Eduardo A. Encina and columnist Peter Schumuck talk about the first full squad workouts that begin on Friday. Beat writer Eduardo A. Encina and columnist Peter Schumuck talk about the first full squad workouts that begin on Friday.
First full-squad workout should help Orioles forget unhappy 2016 ending
Beat writer Eduardo A. Encina and columnist Peter Schumuck talk about the first full squad workouts that begin on Friday. Beat writer Eduardo A. Encina and columnist Peter Schumuck talk about the first full squad workouts that begin on Friday.
A look at the NL East at the start of spring training
In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey signed with the the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract in the off-season, as the team added a 42-year-old knuckleballer to a thin rotation as the team moves into a new ballpark.
Lefty Howell, righty Smith, Blue Jays finalize $3M million, 1-year deals
The Toronto Blue Jays finalized one-year deals with left-hander J.P. Howell and right-hander Joe Smith on Thursday. The 33-year-old Howell pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2006-12, then spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ex-San Francisco Giants player Barry Zito ventures into country music
San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, May 14, 2013. Former MLB Player Barry Zito is out to prove his talents span more than just the baseball diamond.
Numbers game: Yan Gomes happy to give Edwin Encarnacion No. 10, turn page on troubling year
Encarnacion wore No. 10 with the Blue Jays for the last six seasons. Gomes has sported the same number the last four years with Cleveland.
AP source: Saltalamacchia, Blue Jays agree to deal
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement is subject to a successful physical and Toronto had not made an announcement.
Jose Bautista Press Conferenc Funny Skit
Now that the Jose Bautista ‘negotiations’ are over, we can reflect on the controversial egotistic approach Bautista took with a very funny portrayal of his relationship with the media. Check it out and share! Editor’s Note: This is a FanPost written by a reader and member of Bluebird Banter.
AP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year deal
In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista smiles as he walks through the dugout during Game 1 of the team’s American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing to an $18 million, one-year contract with mutual options for more years.
Blue Jays Morning Brew: Prospects, Podcast, 2016 memories
It’s the first Monday morning of 2017, so as everyone arrives bright-eyed to work and thinks warmly of their holiday credit card bills, here are some Blue Jays stories to get you caught up and feeling fine. The first podcast of 2017 recaps the big stories from the holiday break – Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion.
Blue Jays next-level depth: Wil Browning, Murphy Smith
Relievers Wil Browning and Murphy Smith are coming off big years in the upper-minors for the Toronto Blue Jays In an ideal world, the Toronto Blue Jays – and every other team – would make it through 162 games using 25 players. In reality, that’s never the case.
Scully’s swan song season a memorable one
Vin Scully’s final year of broadcasting brought smiles, tears and unforgettable poignant memories … and that was just in the announcing booth. Since Harry Truman was president, every generation of Dodgers fans adored Scully.
Steady Eddie: A look back at five big moments over Encarnacion’s time in Toronto
Edwin Encarnacion’s strong run with the Toronto Blue Jays ended this week when the veteran slugger agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Cleveland Indians. The ball eventually landed in the second level of seats at Rogers Centre to give the Blue Jays a 5-2 walkoff victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the 2016 American League wild-card game on Oct. 4. The Blue Jays went on to sweep the Texas Rangers in the AL Division Series before falling to Encarnacion’s new team in five-games during the AL Championship Series.
Indians outbid A’s, agree to terms with slugger Edwin Encarnacion
Capping a year in which they came within one victory of winning the World Series for the first time since 1948, the Indians agreed to terms with the veteran slugger on a $60 million, three-year contract Thursday night. The deal includes a club option for 2020 that, if exercised, would make it worth $80 million over four years.