Impressive Rogers helps Jays pick up seventh in a row

Esmil Rogers took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven games with an 8-3 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.

Rasmus gets rare break from lineup

Colby Rasmus got a rare day off on Tuesday. Rasmus was not in the starting lineup for only the second time since May 26, a span of 19 games.

Morrow has setback after first rehab start

Brandon Morrow had a setback on Monday after making his first rehab start with the same forearm soreness that had him placed on the disabled list on May 29.

Blue Jays surging behind improving pitching staff

The Blue Jays are playing their best baseball of the season entering Tuesday's game and a large part of that is because of the pitching staff.

Jays Care supports students across Canada

It's the personal connection that you get from stories like that of Nike Valeus that makes the relationship between Pathways to Education Canada and Jays Care Foundation so special.

With Toronto on hot streak, Gibbons' focus is each game

The Blue Jays are playing their best baseball -- entering Monday's game, they have won five straight and nine of their last 12. Still, manager John Gibbons remains focused on winning each night.

Reyes, Morrow suit up for rehab game Monday

Both Brandon Morrow and Jose Reyes will continue their pursuit to put their injury woes behind them on Monday.

Izturis' clutch play edges Rox in pitchers' duel

Maicer Izturis broke up the Rockies' Jorge De La Rosa's no-hit bid in the sixth, knocked the winning hit in the eighth and played excellent defense as the Blue Jays topped the Rockies, 2-0, on Monday in Toronto. Josh Johnson held Colorado scoreless in 7 1/3 innings of work.

Injured top Blue Jays prospects on the mend

Injuries forced right-handers Aaron Sanchez and Roberto Osuna and left-hander Daniel Norris, the Blue Jays' top three prospects, onto the disabled list in the Minor Leagues in the past six weeks. Slowly, but surely, all three are beginning to return to action.

Blue Jays secure four-game sweep of Rangers

The Blue Jays extended their winning streak to a season-high five games as Chien-Ming Wang tossed seven strong innings and was supported by three homers in a 7-2 victory over the Rangers on Sunday afternoon.

After helping Blue Jays, Evans joins them

Jamie Evans' Velocity Program has been used by the likes of Steve Delabar, Brett Cecil, Casey Janssen and most recently Dustin McGowan, and it has now resulted in a job with the Blue Jays.

Bautista starts at DH amid extreme heat

Jose Bautista started at designated hitter Sunday afternoon after being forced to leave a game the previous day because of leg cramps. The minor injury was believed to be tied to the extreme heat conditions at Rangers Ballpark.

Family time remains important priority to Cecil

The sacrifices of life on the road have especially hit home this year for left-hander Brett Cecil as the Blue Jays close out their four-game series against the Rangers on Father's Day. His son, Bryton, is now three years old and has reached the age where he's very aware of just how often his dad has to be away.

On outside looking in, Bautista needs ASG help

Jose Bautista has been elected to the All-Star Game in each of the past two seasons, but he's going to need a little bit of help in order to make it a three-peat.

Arencibia looks to break out of June slump

J.P. Arencibia entered Friday's game mired in a 3-for-45 stretch, which brought his average down to .211. He's a notoriously streaky hitter, though, and it's possible his fourth-inning solo homer will spark another run of success.

Reyes feels 'great' after simulated game

Jose Reyes had a pair of hits and two walks in a simulated game at the Blue Jays' Spring Training complex on Saturday morning. Toronto's shortstop singled and tripled during his second rehab game as he continues to make progress from a sprained left ankle.

Izturis improving at plate and in field

Blue Jays infielder Maicer Izturis is finally starting to show some signs of life at the plate after struggling for most of the year. Izturis entered play on Saturday riding a four-game hitting streak, going 7-for-18 over that span with a pair of doubles and two RBIs.

Two big swings carry Blue Jays, Dickey to road win

Adam Lind and Colby Rasmus hit two-run homers, and R.A. Dickey allowed a run in 5 2/3 frames in a 6-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday.

Like Blue Jays, Buehrle resurgent in win

Toronto left-hander Mark Buehrle pitched seven strong innings while Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia each homered in an 8-0 victory over Texas on Friday night at Rangers Ballpark.

Blue Jays taking time to bring back Reyes

Jose Reyes is one step closer to making his long-awaited return to the Major Leagues after he played two innings in a simulated game Friday morning.

Johnson's start pushed back a second time

Right-hander Josh Johnson's next scheduled outing was pushed back another day because of a blister on his right middle finger. Johnson was originally scheduled to pitch Saturday against Texas.

Blue Jays expect Morrow's rehab phase to be brief

Brandon Morrow is scheduled to make the first start of his rehab assignment for Class A Dunedin on Monday night. There is not a clear timetable for Morrow's return, but the tentative plan does not include a lengthy rehab.

Late rally gives Blue Jays series-opening win

Esmil Rogers went to his sinker early and often against Texas on Thursday en route to seven strong innings of work, then Edwin Encarnacion's late two-run double gave the Blue Jays a 3-1 win.

Gibbons named to AL All-Star coaching staff

John Gibbons received an unexpected honour on Thursday, when it was announced that he had been named to the American League coaching staff for the All-Star Game at Citi Field in New York on July 16.

Blue Jays push Johnson's start back a day

Josh Johnson's next scheduled start has been pushed back a day because of a blister on his right middle finger. The right-hander was originally expected to pitch on Saturday but will instead take the mound for the series finale in Texas on Sunday.

Blue Jays get out of Chicago before storms arrive

Wednesday's rubber match between the Blue Jays and White Sox in Chicago was postponed because of a severe weather forecast. Toronto skipped town early, heading to Arlington, Texas, where it will begin a four-game series against the Rangers on Thursday.

Blue Jays complete comeback win with two-run 10th

Rajai Davis singled and scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give the Blue Jays a 7-5 come-from-behind victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night in Chicago.

Reyes to continue running program at Dunedin

Jose Reyes will embark on the next phase of his rehab program when he heads to the Blue Jays' Minor League complex on Wednesday. Toronto's shortstop is expected to continue his running program in Dunedin, Fla., before appearing in simulated games on Friday and Saturday.

Surging Lind gets rare start against lefty

Adam Lind's recent performance at the plate apparently has been enough to convince Blue Jays manager John Gibbons to use him against left-handers, getting the start on Tuesday night against White Sox lefty Jose Quintana.

Finalists for 'Tribute for Heroes' announced

Three Canadians have been named as finalists in the Major League Baseball and People magazine Tribute for Heroes campaign. The Tribute for Heroes is a national initiative that recognizes veterans and military service members and builds on a commitment to honor heroes in both Canada and the United States.