Toronto Blue Jays

03/29/2008, ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers will open the 2008 home season at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Tuesday, April 8 at 1:05 p.m. against the Baltimore Orioles. It is the first of eight games in the opening homestand, including series against Baltimore (April 8-10), Toronto Blue Jays (April 11-13) and the Los Angeles Angels (April 14-15.)    » read more »

03/27/2008 -- The New York Yankees will open the 2008 Championship Season-the 106th in franchise history and the 84th and final season at the current Yankee Stadium-on Monday, March 31 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m.

Originally constructed prior to the 1923 season, Yankee Stadium was remodeled in 1974 and 1975. The club will move into a new state-of-the-art Yankee Stadium across the street from the current Stadium in 2009.

Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson will throw out the game's ceremonial first pitch in a season that marks the 30th anniversary of the Yankees' 1978 World Championship campaign. Public address announcer Bob Sheppard will not attend the game as he continues to recuperate from illness. His longtime backup, Jim Hall, will serve in his place.    » read more »

03/11/2008 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with RHP ARMANDO BENITEZ.

ARMANDO BENITEZ, 35, split last season between the San Francisco Giants and Florida Marlins of the National League. He was a combined 2-8 with an ERA of 5.37 and 17 saves in 54 games. The 6'4" 260 lb. right-hander has played for six teams spanning a 14-year career, highlighted by 289 career saves. He has recorded three seasons of 40+ saves, including 47 with the Florida Marlins in 2004.

Source: MLB

144 games all available in high definition

02/21/2008 -- The Toronto Blue Jays have partnered with Rogers Sportsnet, CBC and TSN to broadcast 144 games during the 2008 season. For the first time in the clubs history, all broadcasts will be shown in high definition by all three networks.

Rogers SPORTSNET, now entering its tenth season as a Blue Jays broadcaster, will produce 100 games, including the season opener at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Blue Jays home-opener vs. the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox on April 4 is also featured on the SPORTSNET calendar.    » read more »

Spotting giant bobblehead can lead to big winning

02/20/2008 -- The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing for an exciting 2008 season and on March 2 everyone can get in on the action. Starting as early as 8 a.m., ticket sales channels will be open to the public for the purchase of 2008 game tickets. Single game tickets, flex pack or season tickets are all still available for purchase.    » read more »

02/20/2008 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS are pleased to announce their 2008 SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE.

Fan favourites Jerry Howarth, Alan Ashby and Mike Wilner step up to the microphone again this season. They will call 15 games; all of which can be heard on bluejays.com. Ten of the 15 games will be simulcast on the Fan Radio Network with eight of those games available on Toronto's FAN590. Full details are below.    » read more »

02/05/2008 -- The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year contract with OF Alex Rios worth $4.835 million (US).

Alex Rios, 26, originally selected 19th overall in the June 1999 draft, has spent all four seasons of his Major League career with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 161 games last season, the Guaynabo, Puerto Rico native posted career highs in most offensive categories, including 43 doubles, seven triples, 24 home runs and 85 RBI.

Alex Rios led the club in at-bats (643), runs (114), hits (191), total bases (320), triples, stolen bases (17) and slugging percentage (.498).    » read more »

Troy Glaus headed to St. Louis, Scott Rolen to Toronto

01/14/2008, ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals today announced they have received the necessary approvals from both Major League Baseball and the team's medical staff and have completed a trade in which they have acquired third baseman Troy Glaus from the Toronto Blue Jays for third baseman Scott Rolen.    » read more »

01/14/2008 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have acquired seven-time Gold Glove winner SCOTT ROLEN from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 3B TROY GLAUS.    » read more »

01/14/2008 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have completed the coaching staffs of each Minor League affiliate for the upcoming 2008 season.    » read more »

Pitcher added to Houston Astros 40-man roster

12/12/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros announced today that the club has claimed right-handed pitcher Ryan Houston off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade.

Houston, 28, was 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA and five saves (29ER/60.2IP) in 50 games for Triple A Syracuse of the International League in 2007. He also pitched for Lara in the Venezeulan Winter League during this off-season, posting a 1-0 record with nine saves and a 0.60 ERA (1ER/15IP) in 14 appearances.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have declined to tender a contract to RHP JOSH TOWERS for the 2008 season.

JOSH TOWERS, 30, appeared in 25 games for Toronto last season making 15 starts and posting a 5-10 record with a 5.38 ERA. In five seasons with the Blue Jays, 2003-2007, the 6-1, 160lb. native of Port Hueneme, California was 38-42 with one save in 113 games, 92 starts.

His best season with Toronto came in 2005, posting a 13-12 record in 33 starts with a 3.71 ERA.

Source: MLB

12/03/2007 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS will have two new uniforms in 2008 - something old as we bring back the light blue uniform for Flashback Fridays and something new when we take to the field on the road.    » read more »

11/02/2007 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have signed OF MATT STAIRS to a two-year contract worth $3.25 million (US).

MATT STAIRS, 39, appeared in 125 games with the Blue Jays last season, batting .289 with 21 home runs and 64 RBI. The 21 home runs represent his highest total since belting 21 in 2000 with Oakland, while his .549 slugging pct. was the 3rd highest total of his career. The 5'9", 215 lb. veteran has played for nine separate organizations covering a 15-year career.    » read more »

10/26/2007 -- The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have claimed LHP MIKE GOSLING and SS PEDRO LOPEZ off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. The Blue Jays have also outrighted RHP JORDAN DeJONG, RHP LEE GRONKIEWICZ and RHP JAMIE VERMILIYEA to Syracuse of the International League (AAA).    » read more »