Yankees Make It Eight Straight, Down Blue Jays

The New York Yankees made it a season-record eight straight wins by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 in the American League on Saturday. With scores tied in the bottom of the seventh, Toronto pitcher Jason Frasor (3-4) retired his first two batters before Robinson Cano singled. Marcus Thames then drove a pitch to the back of the Blue Jays' bullpen in left-center for his 11th home run, snapping...

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Marcus Thames launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 today to set a season high with their eighth straight victory.

www.nationalpost.com/  -  National Post  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:11:19 PM EDT  

The Toronto Blue Jays called up third baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir and pitchers Josh Roenicke and Rommie Lewis from triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, Sportsnet has learned.

www.sportsnet.ca/  -  Sportsnet.ca  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 8:09:16 PM EDT  

There was a lot of news surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays in the final weekend of August.

www.sportsline.com/  -  CBS Sports  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 8:03:18 PM EDT  

Toronto Blue Jays prospect catcher J.P. Arencibia has been named the triple-A Pacific Coast League's most valuable player for 2010.

www.cbc.ca/  -  CBC.ca  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 7:09:31 PM EDT  

Despite having Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list, the New York Yankees have been winning at an exceptional rate. Knotted in a tight race for the AL East lead, they now need to figure out how to win as often when their slugger returns. Rodriguez is expected to be activated from the DL as the first-place Yankees look to extend their season-high winning streak to nine Sunday against the Toronto ...

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An unfortunate seventh inning condemned the Toronto Blue Jays when Jose Bautista was ejected and Yankees right fielder Marcus Thames homered to secure a 7-5 win for New York.

www.cbc.ca/toronto/  -  CBC Toronto  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 6:54:16 PM EDT  

Yankees 7, Blue Jays 5

www.kansascity.com/  -  The Kansas City Star  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 6:39:26 PM EDT  

Javier Vazquez rejoining the New York Yankees rotation won't receive the same fanfare as Alex Rodriguez's return to the lineup, but getting the right-hander back on track could be crucial to the club's fortunes. After a two-week demotion to the bullpen, Vazquez takes the mound looking to help the Yankees increase their AL East lead when they face the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

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Amidst some controversy, Ivan Nova has pitched well during his brief time in the New York Yankees' rotation. That included a solid effort against the Toronto Blue Jays. The rookie looks to build on his first career win and help the AL East-leading Yankees match a season high with a seventh straight victory Friday against the visiting Blue Jays.

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The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Saturday to set a season high with their eighth straight victory.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled catcher J.P Arencibia from Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated left-handed pitcher David Purcey from the 15-day disabled list.

www.sportsline.com/  -  CBS Sports  -  Sat, 04 Sep 2010 5:26:25 PM EDT  

ST. PETERSBURG -- Someday, the Blue Jays will beat David Price. Toronto might even have a chance at taking down the talented Rays left-hander next week, when Tampa Bay heads north of the border for the final meeting between the clubs this season.

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NEW YORK -- With 37 games remaining, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston called a brief team meeting on Saturday, mostly to express his appreciation for the way his team has fought, despite its position in the American League East standings.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled catcher J.P Arencibia from Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated left-handed pitcher David Purcey from the 15-day disabled list. The moves were made before Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay. Purcey had been sidelined with a right foot injury since Aug. 13. Arencibia hit the first pitch he saw in the majors for a home run on Aug.

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