Toronto Blue Jays News

Blair Madeley, 25, is a beer vendor at Roger's Centre and working the outfield section of the 100 deck during Major League Baseball between Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles at Roger's Centre, in Toronto.

May 18, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Travis Hafner rounds the bases past Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Darren Oliver after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium.

Terry Francona did not want his return to Fenway Park to create any kind of distraction for his players.

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.

Edwin Encarnacion hit his fifth career grand slam, J.P. Arencibia homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 12-6 on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman.

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ said a package containing a knee brace didn't arrive Thursday as hoped, so Friday will be the earliest he'll try throwing outdoors since he suffered injuries in a graphic May 7 episode.

Said GM John Mozeliak: "For me, it's all about [Chris Carpenter] being able to show that he is healthy and he can contribute." SAN DIEGO -- The pair of February news conferences took on a tone of solemnity and reflection as general manager John Mozeliak and, a week later, Chris Carpenter, painted a picture void of optimism.

MAY 22: Fernando Rodney #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays exits the game after giving up a game-tying home run in the ninth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 22, 2013 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Apr 3, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians at Rogers Centre.

Join us at Rogers Centre on Monday, July 22 for Carlos Delgado/Extra Bases Training Day in support of the Extra Bases Foundation.

Jose Bautista ran himself into an out in the first inning, getting thrown out at second base after Edwin Encarnacion's fly-out to left field Wednesday afternoon.

Apr 21, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Johnson pitches to the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.

May 15, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of the Rogers Centre prior a game between the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays.

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.

In March, the so called experts wrote off the New York Yankees in the American League East.

May 17, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus fields a ball during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Just last week, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said pitching prospect Kevin Gausman was a starting rotation option for the future, but not the immediate present.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero sits in the dugout after being removed during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St.

Edwin Encarnacion's bases-clearing double in the seventh inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game set.