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Blue Jays-Twins Preview

After mowing down a potent lineup to earn his first career shutout, Toronto Blue Jays starter Henderson Alvarez may have a good chance for another gem against the major league-worst Minnesota Twins . Alvarez looks to help the Blue Jays continue their recent domination of the Twins as the teams open a four-game set Thursday night at Target Field. Five days after throwing six-plus innings of one-run ball in a 7-2 win over Seattle , Alvarez (2-2, 2.83 ERA) proved even more impressive in Friday’s 4-0 road victory over the Los Angeles Angels .

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Morrow fans 10, Blue Jays beat A's

OAKLAND, Calif. — Adam Lind hit a two-run homer after being demoted from the cleanup spot before the game, and J.P

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Lind hits two-run homer, Arencibia, Encarnacion…

OAKLAND, CALIF. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell shuffled things around before the game and it apparently served as a little bit of much-needed fuel for his lineup

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Blue Jays back Morrow with 3 HRs, beat A's 5-2

Adam Lind hit a two-run homer after being demoted from the cleanup spot before the game, and J.P. Arencibia and Edwin Encarnacion each hit a solo drive to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Wednesday

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Oakland A's winning streak snapped by Toronto…

Tyson Ross’ stat line did not sparkle Wednesday, but progress for the A’s pitcher must be judged in relative terms after the ugly results of his previous two outings. The A’s saw their three-game win streak end with a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, but A’s manager Bob Melvin saw improvement from his No.

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Hot corner: Blue Jays slugger Brett Lawrie saving…

Hot corner: Blue Jays slugger Brett Lawrie saving…

(AP) On the outside, Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays seems to exude a playful and carefree attitude. Take Wednesday, for example

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Blue Jays-Athletics Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Brandon Morrow has been sensational of late, overpowering opponents with his dominating fastball. Morrow, however, could have his work cut out against the surging Oakland Athletics, who after taking the first of two in thrilling fashion, look to further their momentum Wednesday afternoon.

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Blue Jays visit Athletics for quick set

Written by The Sports Network TSN (Sports Network) – Ricky Romero wasn’t at his sharpest last time out, but he was good enough to keep his perfect record this season intact. Romero hopes to remain unbeaten both in 2012 and lifetime against the Athletics as the Toronto Blue Jays visit Oakland for a quick two-game series. Romero is the first Blue Jays pitcher to open a season 4-0 since Scott Richmond in 2009

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Defence leading the way for Jays

Defence leading the way for Jays

If you think the Toronto Blue Jays have played winning defence so far this season, the numbers back you up. Not the standard numbers, mind you. The Jays rank high in errors and low in fielding percentage

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Koby Clemens relishing the experience

P ORTLAND, Maine — A free agent named Clemens signs with the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization where have I heard this before?

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Jays looking to maintain hold on slumping Angels

While Albert Pujols’ slump may be most glaring, the rest of the Los Angeles Angels haven’t done much to pick up the slack for their struggling superstar.

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Toronto Blue Jays knock off mighty Texas Rangers,…

Brendan Kennedy Sports Reporter The Blue Jays headed out on their longest road trip of the season buzzing after taking two of three games from the powerhouse Texas Rangers.

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Toronto Blue Jays drop Seattle Mariners 7-2 to…

Mark Zwolinski Sports Reporter The Jays closed out a weekend series with two wins over the Seattle Mariners, and now await their biggest game of the season so far Monday when Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers come to town. “Just another ball game,” said Jays catcher Jeff Mathis, whose two-run home run capped a five-run eighth Sunday in Toronto’s 7-2 victory

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Jumpy Blue Jays face 5 losses in a row

While the Seattle Mariners continue to surge, the Toronto Blue Jays remain in a rut. After rallying to win the series opener in extra innings, the visiting Mariners look to extend their winning streak to five games Saturday and hand the Blue Jays a fifth straight defeat. Seattle, which has not won a series at Toronto since 2008, could face a major challenge Saturday against Blue Jays starter and former Mariner Brandon Morrow (1-1, 3.71 ERA).

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