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Slugger Jose Bautista is returning to Toronto. After an offseason of big ticket failures for the team, the deal to secure the veteran slugger satisfies a lot of Jays fans’ expectations — and might cement a competitive 2017 team.
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If baseball was smart in the way Apple Computer and Barack Obama were smart, it would endeavor to ensure that the extraordinary opportunity presented by the events of October 2015 was not frittered away.
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Here at Digital Journal, we're unapologetic Blue Jays fans. As the team heads into the playoffs for the first time in 22 years, here's a look at the best Blue Jays plays of 2015 season, right through the batting roster and including one great pitcher.
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For fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, August 2015 is a month for the history books. From a mediocre record at the start of the month (51-51), the Jays now lead the AL East with a record of 74-56.
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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion hit a pair of two-run homers Thursday against the Kansas City Royals, tying the American League record for most home runs hit in the month of May.
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This year, the conversation about the Toronto Blue Jays is largely different from last year's much-hyped and ultimately ineffective run
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After a lacklustre beginning to their 2013 season, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to be hitting their stride after an 8-3 win Tuesday night over the Colorado Rockies. Tuesday's win gave the Jays a seven-game winning streak
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On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays. The final score of the night was 13-0. During the game Will Middlebrooks landed three home runs.
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The first series of the baseball season between the Blue Jays and Red Sox has saddened fans of both teams at various times.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have suspended veteran shortstop Yunel Escobar three games without pay for using eye black containing a message that translates into a homophobic slur.
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After dropping the first two games of the series the Detroit Tigers bounced back to avoid being swept and snapped the Toronto Blue Jays' three-game win streak.
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Both teams came into the game riding win streaks - the Toronto Blue Jays had just swept the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics - the hottest team in baseball - had just swept the major league leading New York Yankees in four games.
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Toronto's all-star home-run slugger Jose Bautista left tonight's game versus the New York Yankees after suffering what looks like a wrist injury.
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A fan at a baseball game in Toronto this past weekend caught a foul ball between his legs while heading to his seat with his hands full from concession purchases.
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The Toronto Blue Jays had another impressive offensive game, but it was the performance on the mound that was the biggest surprise and relief for the team.
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After coming off a tough 1-6 road trip and being swept in Texas, the Toronto Blue Jays showed resiliency to bounce back and take three straight from the Baltimore Orioles.
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As has been the case for many seasons the Toronto Blue Jays realize that for the team to even have a sniff at the playoffs it will have to play well and pick up important wins against other teams in a tough American League East division.
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On and off the pitch frustration could be seen on the faces and body language of Toronto FC players as another game slipped from its collective grasp to suffer yet another defeat.
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On a day the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off its 2012 season in Cleveland, the Toronto Maple Leafs were getting ready for its home finale against the Tampa Bay Lightning. What’s the connection you ask?
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The Toronto Blue Jays received some bad news prior to the start of Wednesday’s game. Rookie Third baseman is out for the remainder of the season with a fractured right middle finger.
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Vernon Wells continued his success at Rogers Centre as he once again haunted his old team by driving in four runs powering his Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a 7-2 victory.
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Pitcher Brandon Morrow shrugged off his recent struggles in a big way on Sunday afternoon as the right hander silenced the New York Yankees bats in an impressive eight inning shutout performance.
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It's amazing how in sports, no matter how bad a team's situation and statistics are, someone's talented abilities can spark during a game to alleviate all the negativity for just a few moments.
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One day, I'll stop complaining about the AL East, baseball's toughest division, and the fact the Toronto Blue Jays call it home. Not today. But one day.
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Not even the good Doctor himself can win them all. Allowing an uncharacteristic two home runs sealed Roy Halladay's fate last night, but it's all good; it was still a pleasure to be in the building to watch him do what he does.
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If last night was A.J. Burnett's final start with the Toronto Blue Jays, he went out in style, throwing another gem against the detested, the hated, the loathed New York Yankees.
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For the Toronto Blue Jays, mission make the playoffs has been replaced by, unfortunately, mission play out the stretch. The dream is dead for 2007, but the Jays are embracing the role of spoiler, and giving hope for 2008.
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The Toronto Blue Jays just finished up a pathetic 2 - 5 road trip, and were bent over and spanked by the New York Yankees Tuesday night. The proverbial nail has been hammered into their coffin. There is, however, some good news. Johnny Mac's coming back.
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We're officially in the dog days of summer, which means the 2007 baseball season is already past the halfway point. It's time to pull no punches, my friends, and say it like it is. It's time to rate this year's Toronto Blue Jays.
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The Blue Jays were hoping to have a healthy lineup ready to go when they open their second half in Boston tonight. The lineup they penciled in at the start of the season. Alas, it isn't to be...
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Aaron Sanchez of the Toronto Blue Jays Via Flickr user apardavila
File photo: The Blue Jays celebrate a win at Toronto's Rogers Centre. JP Dhanoa
Omar Vizquel watches the ball in the air moments after laying down a bunt in the fourth inning. The 45-year old infielder was able to beat out the throw at first base to earn a single JP Dhanoa
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie tagged from second base after a fly ball out but was thrown out at third by his Oakland Athletics counterpart Brandon Inge in the first inning. A big seventh inning propelled the A's to a 7-2 victory at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday night Karan Vyas
File photo: Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista slides into first base well before New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira snares a ball thrown from catcher Russell Martin Karan Vyas
Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia shows the umpire that he has the ball in his glove after making a difficult catch in foul territory in the eighth inning. Despite being up 10 runs he didn't give up on the ball and went over the fence at his dugout while his teammates had to catch him from falling in John Lucero
The Blue Jays at Rogers Centre Karan Vyas
Edwin Encarnacion hits a 1-2 pitch over the left field fence for a solo homerun in the second inning. It was the infielder's 17th long ball of the year and moved him into second place in the American League in homeruns JP Dhanoa
Thames is examined by a team doctor and Manager John Farrell Karan Vyas
Lawrie is caught trying to steal second base against the Yankees on Sunday Karan Vyas
Roy Halladay announces his retirement at the MLB Winter Meetings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Halladay signed a one-day contract and retired with the Toronto Blue Jays With permission by Reuters / David Manning-USA Today
Adam Lind celebrates one of his two homeruns with second baseman Kelly Johnson on his way back to the dugout Karan Vyas
Roy Halladay is joined with his wife Brandy, sons Braden, right, and Ryan, center, before he announces his retirement at the MLB Winter Meetings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort With permission by Reuters / David Manning-USA Today
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow is helped off the field after taking a direct hit off a line drive in the seventh inning. The right-handed pitcher and team officials feared the worst but x-rays were negative. Toronto won 4-1 to sweep the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre JP Dhanoa
Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie slides home to score the team's only run in the first inning. Lawrie had three hits including a three run homerun in the fifth inning that put the game out of reach John Lucero
Toronto Blue Jays. Karan Vyas
Morrow picked up his sixth win of the season and struck out eight batters while only giving up one run, two walks and four hits JP Dhanoa
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Henderson Alvarez throws one of his 80 pitches on Saturday afternoon. The right-handed pitcher picked up his fifth win in his team's 11-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in front of 29,287 fans at Rogers Centre John Lucero
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