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Op-Ed: Baseball playoffs reveal pitfalls of over-reliance on technology By Nathan Salant Toronto - 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.

Op-Ed: The best plays of the year from the Toronto Blue Jays By Michael Thomas 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.

What every B2B marketer can learn from the Toronto Blue Jays By B2B News Network 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.

MLB: Toronto's Encarnacion ties Mantle for most AL HRs in May By Matt Harding Toronto - 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.

Op-Ed: How are the Toronto Blue Jays doing so far? By Michael Thomas This year, the conversation about the Toronto Blue Jays is largely different from last year's much-hyped and ultimately ineffective run

Toronto Blue Jays score longest winning streak since 2008 By Michael Thomas Toronto - 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

Baseball: Boston Red Sox defeat The Toronto Blue Jays By Owen Weldon 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.

Op-Ed: Some sadness as Blue Jays, Bosox renew rivalry By Mark J. Allan Toronto - The first series of the baseball season between the Blue Jays and Red Sox has saddened fans of both teams at various times.

Blue Jays suspend Escobar three games for eye black incident By James Bisson 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.

MLB: Tigers avoid sweep with 4-1 win over Blue Jays Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLB: Athletics cool off Blue Jays to begin three-game series Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLB: Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista leaves game with injury By David Silverberg 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.

Video: Baseball fan with full hands catches foul ball using legs By Leigh Goessl Toronto - 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.

MLB: Blue Jays Pound Angels Early in 11-2 Win Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLB: Blue Jays use long ball to sweep Orioles Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLB: Blue Jays sweep two-game set against Yankees Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLS: TFC record worst start in MLS history after loss to United Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

NHL: Leafs win home finale 3-2 over Lightning in overtime Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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?

Blue Jays rookie Brett Lawrie out for remainder of season Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLB: Ex-Jay Vernon Wells Lifts Angels to 7-2 Victory over Jays Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

MLB: Brandon Morrow stellar in Jays 3-0 win over Yankees Special By Aman Dhanoa Toronto - 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.

Hill's RBI in extra innings helps Jays top Baltimore By Dustin Pollack 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.

Op-Ed: The American League East is Baseball's Toughest Division By Nawest Vazquez 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.

A night at the ballpark in Toronto Special By Nawest Vazquez 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.

Op-Ed: Saying Goodbye To A.J. Burnett, Just In Case By Nawest Vazquez 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.

Maybe Next Year Toronto Blue Jays By Nawest Vazquez 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.

Blue Jays Re-Sign Shortstop John McDonald By Nawest Vazquez 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.

The Blue Jays Mid-Season Report Card By Nawest Vazquez 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.

Aaron Hill Joins the Walking Wounded By Nawest Vazquez 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...

So Long Victor Zambrano, We Hardly Knew You By Nawest Vazquez The Toronto Blue Jays gave veteran right-handed pitcher Victor Zambrano the pink slip today, ending his short and not-so-sweet tenure with the club. He was 0-2 with a nasty 10.97 ERA.

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