2010 Toronto Blue Jays season
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The 2010 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 34th season of Major League Baseball
's Toronto Blue Jays
franchise, and the team's 21st full season of play (22nd overall) at the Rogers Centre
. The 2010 season
was the first under general manager
Alex Anthopoulos
, who replaced J. P. Ricciardi after the 2009 season
.
After a poor 2009 season in which the Blue Jays finished with a 75–87 record, 2010 saw the team improve by 10 games, finishing with an 85–77 record and in fourth place in the American League East
. Led by José Bautista
, whose 54 home runs set a franchise record
and led the Major Leagues, the team also set a franchise record with 257 home runs.
for Kyle Drabek
, Travis D'Arnaud, and Michael Taylor
; Taylor was then traded to the Oakland Athletics
for Brett Wallace
. Halladay signed a contract extension with the Phillies worth $60 million for 3 years, with an option for another year worth $20 million. The Phillies were scheduled to play in Toronto on June 25, 26, and 27, however due to the G20 summit meeting in Toronto, those games were held in Philadelphia. Halladay made his first start against his old team in Spring Training, getting lit up in the first inning allowing 4 runs on 5 hits.
In total, the Blue Jays lost 16 players in the offseason, 4 as free agents, but one re-signed. It was a trade-filled offseason, including The Doc Deal, which landed the Jays three players for Roy Halladay
. The Jays made five trades in total. The Jays traded cash considerations for two pitchers in separate deals, and traded a player to be named for Zach Jackson. All told, the Blue Jays added 26 new players to their roster.
were designated for assignment
and subsequently released, becoming minor league free agents. Rod Barajas
declined salary arbitration, signing a contract with the New York Mets
in February 2010; this gave the Blue Jays a supplemental first-round compensation draft pick for the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft
(pick 41). Marco Scutaro
signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox
, giving the Blue Jays Boston's second-round draft pick (pick 81) and a supplemental first-round compensation draft pick (pick 32).
The team non-tendered Raul Chavez, then signed him to a minor league deal. The Blue Jays signed shortstop Álex González to a one-year, $2.75 million contract on 26 November 2009, and catcher John Buck to a one-year, $2 million contract on 16 December 2009.
On 13 January 2010, the Blue Jays signed four minor leaguers, Chris Lubanski
, Willie Collazo
, Jorge Padilla
, and Jesus Merchan. On 19 January, they also signed Jeremy Reed
and Steven Register
to minor-league contracts, and on 22 January the Blue Jays signed Shawn Hill
.
On 19 January 2010 Jose Molina signed a one-year deal with an option for 2011 with the Blue Jays, and on 2 February 2010, relief pitcher Kevin Gregg
signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays minor league free agents signed by other teams include Fabio Castro
(Boston), Bill Murphy (Chiba Lotte Marines
in Japan), and Bryan Bullington
and Buck Coats
(both signed by the Kansas City Royals
).
from the Orioles in late October 2009. He acquired Jarrett Hoffpauir
on November 3. Once free agency started to kick in, he claimed shortstop Mike McCoy from Colorado, and never made a transaction for the rest of 2009. Anthopolous made his first waiver claim of 2010 on January 7, when he claimed Brian Bocock
from the San Francisco Giants. Bocock was waived and picked up by the Phillies on January 26. The Blue Jays' only waiver loss during the 2009-2010 offseason was utility player Joe Inglett
, who was claimed by the Texas Rangers.
re-signed with the Blue Jays on 18 January to a one-year, $850,000 contract. The next day, Jeremy Accardo
, Shawn Camp
, Jason Frasor
, Casey Janssen
, and Brian Tallet
signed one-year deals with the club.
in the Toronto media suggested that some players had turned against him. Gaston responded to the accusations by saying "I've treated everybody with respect, so I am not sure what their bitch is." There was also a report that Gaston's managerial techniques caused Scott Rolen
to request a trade out of Toronto. Vernon Wells stated that "Obviously, there are issues". On the same topic, Wells was asked if he could play for the Jays next season, and he replied with "I cannot answer that at this point in time". One day later, Blue Jays General Manager J. P. Ricciardi was fired. Ricciardi had received criticism for signing bulky, no-trade-clause contracts to players such as Vernon Wells, Frank Thomas, Alex Ríos
, and BJ Ryan; three of the four were eventually released. Problems were also raised with Ricciardi's drafts and scouting. He had drafted more than 200 players during his tenure, and had only six were the major league players at the time of his firing. One of his biggest failures was drafting Russ Adams
14th overall in the 2002 entry draft
, passing by future All-Stars pitchers Scott Kazmir
, Cole Hamels
, and Matt Cain
, also missing out on Nick Swisher
. In other drafts, such as the one in 2005
, he narrowly missed out on a franchise player, like Ryan Braun
and one pick later, got Ricky Romero, who took more time to develop. Some others criticized him for not drafting 30-home run slugger Troy Tulowitzki
. Ricciardi made one of his biggest mistakes publicizing a trade for the face of the Blue Jays, Roy Halladay
. In an interview on the FAN 590, he was asked if he was interested in trading Halladay, and he replied by saying "We would not be doing our job if we did not entertain offers from other teams". He went on to make numerous trade offers to the Phillies
for top pitching prospects, primarily Kyle Drabek
, or J. A. Happ
. The Phillies stuck with reigning Cy Young winner Cliff Lee instead, closing any door on Halladay being traded. The Jays had just lost three of four in a crucial series in New York when the rumours started, and the Jays' season went downhill. Affected by the trade talks, the Jays went from seven games behind to 13, and the Rays surpassed the Jays for good during the slide. On October 30, Cito Gaston
announced that he will retire after the 2010 season, but he signed a four-year consulting deal with the Jays for post-retirement. The Jays had two other members of the coaching staff leave; Brad Arnsberg
left to be the Pitching Coach of the Houston Astros
, and hitting coach Gene Tenace
also announced that he will retire, only he will not be present for the 2010 season. These moves resulted in former bullpen coach, Bruce Walton
becoming the pitching coach, and the former first base coach Dwayne Murphy
took over at hitting coach. The two new coaches are Rick Langford
, who took the helm as Bullpen Coach, and Omar Malave
became the new first base coach. Brian Butterfield
moved from first to third giving Malave room at first, and bumping Nick Leyva
up to be the bench coach.
following the 2008 season, speculation has also surrounded a potential change in team ownership. Home attendance reached its lowest since the 2003 season, and the Jays' management pursued attempts to shed payroll, including the releases of B.J. Ryan and Alex Rios
and the trade of Scott Rolen
to the Cincinnati Reds. These moves spurred fans to speculate that Rogers Communications was attempting to make the franchise more attractive to potential buyers, and that the Jays might leave Toronto as part of such a sale. On October 21, 2009, during an interview with radio station Fan 590, Tony Viner, the president and CEO of the company's media division that also controls the Blue Jays, stated emphatically that, "the team is not for sale. We are committed to winning and to doing the things that it takes to win."
The 2010 MLB Draft
was held on June 7–9. The Blue Jays had two first round picks, along with two compensation picks. The Blue Jays also had two picks each in the second and third rounds.
serves as the official television broadcaster for the Blue Jays. Former catcher and manager Buck Martinez now serves as lead commentator for Sportsnet's broadcasts, replacing Jamie Campbell
. Rogers Sportsnet will serve as the exclusive broadcaster for all Blue Jays games in the 2010 season, exchanging its rights to air ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball
with TSN
in order to acquire the rights to the Blue Jays games previously aired by TSN. Sunday Night Baseball would air on TSN2
.
25 regular season games were moved to the newly-launched Rogers Sportsnet One
beginning in August 2010, which launched exclusively on Rogers Cable
systems on August 14, 2010, a move which sparked criticism from viewers, fans, and critics. Of particular concern is the timing of the move considering the lack of the channel's availability across Canada, and the perceived strong-arming of Blue Jays fans and the other regional cable companies by Rogers, which owns the team, their stadium, the Sportsnet channels, and Rogers Cable, the only cable provider who carried the network upon its launch. Some fans cancelled Blue Jays ticket purchases in protest, but Paul Beeston, the team president, has stated he is very happy to be going with Sportsnet One.
The FAN 590 will be the Jays flagship radio station with Jerry Howarth
and Alan Ashby
calling the games, and Mike Wilner will be the third man in the booth at times, and the post-game host. The games were simulcast on other radio stations across the country.
The Blue Jays suffered their first injury seconds into 2010, when a freak accident occurred. Third baseman Edwin Encarnacion
was celebrating New Years at his hometown in Dominican Republic
when a fireworks malfunction caused fireworks to go out of control. Encarnacion suffered minor facial injuries to the front and right side of his face after he was struck by a firecracker rocket near his jaw and it exploded. No serious damage was done, and Encarnacion was ready to play by spring training. He suffered first and second-degree burns. The Jays still have other injury issues with their pitching staff. Their 3–4–5 pitchers in 2008 all underwent Tommy John surgery, and are all expected to be back for 2010. Jesse Litsch
underwent Tommy John surgery
in July 2009, and it is hoped he will return to the active roster in June 2010. Shaun Marcum
also underwent Tommy John surgery after he went down late in 2008, and while a September 2009 return was possible, the Jays decided to sideline him for the rest of 2009. Marcum was the team's starter for Opening Day 2010, and will be the ace of the rotation. Dustin McGowan
was the third Jay to have the same surgery, and he is not expected to be back in time for the start of 2010. A May return is a more realistic time for McGowan to return. On January 29, McGowan took a step forward as he threw off a mound, with no pain. Pitcher Dirk Hayhurst had arthroscopic shoulder surgery on February 5, and he will be out indefinitely. A couple of days before pitchers and catchers reported for training, Scott Richmond
was sidetracked with a shoulder impingement, which can be a sign of tendinitis or an actual tear of the rotator cuff. Richmond was later placed on the 60-day DL. Jesse Litsch and Dirk Hayhurst were placed on the 60-day DL on the week that pitchers and catchers reported. The Jays suffered no major injuries during spring training except for Marc Rzepczynski, who suffered a broken finger on a bouncer that came back to the mound. Rzepczynski was placed on the 15-day DL along with Dustin McGowan, due to arm fatigue. The first injury during the season was a significant one, as All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill was placed on the 15-Day DL with a tight hamstring on April 12.
and Scutaro
) to free agency, and the blockbuster trade of their long-time ace Roy Halladay
for non-MLB ready prospects. Most fans and writers have called 2010 a rebuilding year, but a bright future is projected by Blue Jay writers and reporters. It was a different story at "State of the Franchise" press conference held at the Rogers Centre on January 28, 2010. Paul Beeston said "we're not in a rebuild mode. We're in build mode". Alex Anthopolous then discussed his interest in free agents Carlos Delgado and Johnny Damon. Cito Gaston
said he wants Carlos Delgado back. Beeston said in a later interview that winning will bring fans into the stadium, and that is their goal.
In the offseason, retired second baseman Roberto Alomar
finished eight votes shy of being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
on his first ballot. Alomar announced earlier that if he did get inducted into the Hall of Fame, he would like to be inducted as a Blue Jay, becoming the first ever. Former Montreal Expos
outfielder Andre Dawson
was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and he was inducted as an Expo; the second Expo to be inducted into Cooperstown behind Gary Carter
.
Alomar was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
on January 28, along with former Toronto pitcher Paul Quantrill
and two others (Calvin Griffith
and statistician Allan Roth). After hearing he would be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Alomar said, "This is an honor, truly a privilege. I cherished my years with the Blue Jays and have always loved the Canadian people. Those years were the very best of my career."
Ricky Romero got the first start of 2010 in Spring Training for the Jays against the Detroit Tigers. Chris Lubanski
, an offseason addition, hit the Jays only home run in that game when he hit a solo shot in the 8th. In total, 6 pitchers were sent out on day one, 5 of which were in their first spring training with the Jays. A day later, the Blue Jays got their first win, defeating Detroit 9–7. It was an interesting day as Kyle Drabek
made his much anticipated debut for the Jays, and Halladay made his Debut with the Phillies. Halladay pitched 2 hitless innings, and Drabek pitched 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Drabek also struck out three. J. P. Arencibia
hit a 2 run home run in the top of the 9th to break a 7–7 tie, and ultimately give the Jays a 9–7 win as Rommie Lewis
closed the game out in the bottom of the ninth. The Jays played the Phillies a day later and beat them 14–9. The Jays once held a 14–2 lead at one point in that game. The Blue Jays won their third straight by smashing New York 9–1 at Legends Field. Shawn Marcum got the win in his first start with the Jays since 2008, and won their fourth straight over Detroit to improve their record to 4–1. Three of the four potential closers each pitched an inning giving up a combined 2 hits and 1 run with 2 strikeouts. Kevin Gregg
gave up a home run to Gerald Laird
in the 4th inning, and was the only one of three to not get a strikeout. On March 8, the Blue Jays cut their first three non-roster invites, two of them being catchers. Pitcher Daniel Farquhar was the first pitcher to be cut, and catchers Matt Luizza and Travis D'Arnaud (acquired in the Doc Deal) were among the catchers cut. All cuts will report to Minor League camp to be evaluated at which level each cut will start the year. A couple days later, Kyle Drabek was sent down to Minor League camp. He will start the year at AA New Hampshire
or AAA Las Vegas
.
The Jays lost two straight after a 5–1 start, losing to the Phillies 4–2 and Rays 4–1. The next game, slated to be against the Astros, was canceled due to rain. The Jays got back to their winning ways on March 13, when Ricky Romero threw 4 shutout innings to guide the Jays to a 3–0 win over Atlanta. The Jays lost a day later to the Braves 8–5 with help from to prospect Jason Heyward
, who hit two doubles. Randy Ruiz hit the Jays' only home run. The Jays did not rebound nicely as the first at-bat of their next game against Detroit was a home run from Scott Sizemore
. The Jays held a one run lead going into the eighth, but collapsed and gave up 4 runs. The Jays rebounded after that by beating Baltimore in back-to-back days. The Jays won 4–1 on March 17 thanks to Travis Snider's first home run and Brian Tallet's second win. The Jays then pounded the Orioles 13–3 the next day on the strength of 6 home runs. Travis Snider and John Buck both hit two, and Aaron Hill and Chris Lubanski hit one. Ricky Romero got his team-leading third win. The Blue Jays also made some cuts on the 18th. Pitcher Zech Zinicola (acquired by the Jays in the Rule-5 draft) did not make the cut, and he was returned to Washington. Hitter Brian Dopirak also didn't make the cut, but he will stay in the Jays organization.
The Jays split their next two games before another game got canceled due to rain. Toronto lost to Houston 2–0, and beat Atlanta 7–6. The Jays were going to play the Red Sox for the first time in spring training, but rain in Dunedin forced the game to be canceled. From there, the Blue Jays fell into a Spring Training freefall, losing five in a row. The Jays lost as a split squad twice on March 26, including a disappointing loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Jays took a 2–0 lead into the 9th when Zach Jackson came in to close the game out. The Sox rallied for 3 runs, and walked off. The Jays' other loss was a 14–10 loss to the Rays. The slump caused the Jays to fall below .500, and they could not rebound. The Jays beat Pittsburgh 11–2 to snap the five-game slide. The next day, The Jays blew a 2–0 lead late against the Tigers to earn their first tie of two in Spring Training. But on March 31, by far the most interesting match up in spring came against the Phillies. Sandwiched between 2 losses to the Yankees was a start by Roy Halladay. "Doc" struggled, as he gave up 4 earned runs on five hits in 3 innings. All 4 runs were surrendered in the first inning. Four hits were extra base hits, including a 2-run shot by Aaron Hill. The Jays then entered Houston to finish up Spring Training. In Buck Martinez's play-by-play debut, Aaron Hill hit a two-run shot in the first inning to help jumpstart the Jays. The Jays failed to hold on to a 3–0 lead and surrendered a game-tying run in the 9th inning to tie the game at 3. The Jays rebounded by hitting the Astros hard and early. Aaron Hill hit his second straight first inning shot to jumpstart the Jays again, and Edwin Encarnacion ended a disappointing spring with a 3-run home run. The Jays ended up winning 13–6. Their final spring training record was 12–13–2. Alex Anthopolous called it "a great spring" in an in-game interview with Rod Black and Pat Tabler.
On March 22, Shaun Marcum
was named the opening-day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays. This was Marcum's first opening day start of his career. Brian Tallet was later named the Day 2 starter, ahead of Ricky Romero. Tallet is the probable home opener starter. On April 3, Adam Lind
signed a long-term contract with the Jays that could keep him with the club until 2016. Lind signed a four-year deal that will keep him in Toronto until at least 2013, with three club option years that could keep him in Toronto until the end of the 2016 season. On April 12, Aaron Hill was placed on the DL with a tight hamstring.
Toronto kicked off their 2010 regular season in Arlington, Texas against the Texas Rangers. (see below for opening day results). The Blue Jays lost 5–4. The Blue Jays rebounded, and won 7–4 the next day. Vernon Wells continued his good start by homering twice, while Toronto starter Brian Tallet pitched a quality game and earned a win. The next day, Toronto was dealt a scare, as All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill was a late scratch due to a hamstring injury. The injury was said to be minor. Mike McCoy
started at second base in place of Aaron Hill for his first career MLB start. McCoy earned his first career hit in his first at-bat of the game. McCoy finished the game 2-for-5 with an RBI. Ricky Romero and C.J. Wilson held the game scoreless until the 7th when Ricky Romero threw a wild pitch to allow David Murphy to score and give the Rangers a 1–0 lead. Texas held on to that lead until the 9th inning when Frank Francisco came in to close the game. Vernon Wells hit a solo shot to jumpstart the Jays to a 3-run inning that would ultimately give the Jays a 3–1 win. Jason Frasor made his second straight save. The win marked the first time the Jays passed the .500 mark since July 7, 2009
when they were 43–42. The Jays then flew to Baltimore to play as visitor for the O's Home Opener. In front of 48,891 fans, the Jays quickly jumped out to a 3–0 lead, as Vernon Wells hit another RBI. Brandon Morrow had issues in the bottom of the first, as a lack of control helped the O's get back to tie the game at 3 on the strength of one hit. Toronto got back ahead before Miguel Tejada
hit a 2-run shot in the 5th to tie the game again. Baltimore would then pull ahead in the 8th thanks to a Cesar Izturis RBI with 2 outs. Mike Gonzalez entered the game to close it out, but like Thursday, Toronto rallied in the 9th for 2 runs to pull ahead for good. Kevin Gregg
earned his first save with the Jays. Dana Eveland
made his first start for the Jays in the 5th game, and earned a quality start. Eveland gave up 5 hits on 7.1 innings of work, and the offense scored 3 thanks to 2 RBIs from Jose Molina. Travis Snider was intentionally walked twice to bring up Molina. With the bases loaded, Molina was hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Molina also hit a RBI single after another Snider IBB. Jason Frasor earned his first save. The win gave the Jays sole possession of first place in the AL East for the first time since May 23, 2009. The Jays continued their hot start by winning their 5th straight. Baltimore took a 2–1 lead into the 8th. After Kevin Millwood retired the first two, John McDonald reached first thanks to a Miguel Tejada error. That error allowed Jose Bautista to hit a 2-run home run to give the Jays the lead. the Jays added insurance thanks to an Álex González solo shot (his second of the day), and Edwin Encarnacion's first home run of 2010. Jason Frasor earned his fourth save. The Jays have started the season 5–1 for the past 2 seasons. The Jays then started their first homestand of 2010 on April 12 (see below for Home Opener results). Ricky Romero then pitched a gem in game 8, going 8 innings giving up 2 runs on 1 hit. The Jays took a 4–0 lead, and that was all they needed thanks to Romero. Romero struck out 12 and took a no-hitter into the 8th before A.J. Piersynski was hit on a questionable call, and Alex Rios ended the no-hit bid with a 2-run home run. Kevin Gregg earned to save to seal it. A day later the Jays were shut down, as they were only able to manage one run on two hits. The Sox put the Jays to sleep fast, thanks to 11 runs, 4 of which came from a Andruw Jones
grand slam. Only 10,610 fans were there to witness that game, an all-time low for Jays games at Rogers Centre. Low opening-week attendance drew comments (unknown whether it was a joke or if they were serious) from Alex Rios and Ozzie Guillen claimed that "Baseball is dead in Toronto", and that hockey
is the reason nobody cares about baseball in Toronto. Ozzie Guillen claimed that if hockey players were on the field, people would come. Rios then blamed hockey for lack of interest in baseball, even though no professional hockey team from Toronto was playing during the opening series. Rios went on to say only diehards support the Blue Jays. Ozzie Guillen did not understand why Rios was booed by Jays fans. After watching a viral video uploaded two months before Rios was released (when Rios was leaving a charity event after a game in which he struck out 5 times in a 1-run loss, a kid asked for autographs, and Rios declined it. Another fan told Rios "The way you played today, you should be lucky someone wants your autograph". Rios constantly replied "Who gives a fuck?" as the fan called Rios a bum.) Ozzie Guillen said "I would beat the shit out of him and the guys." The writer of that article (Joe Cowley
), was also causing controversy for comments made about Canadian culture and the Jays organization. He claimed that "Baseball is failing in Toronto", and that MLB should be concerned with moving a team out of Canada. In the middle of this he claimed that all that was on TV in his hotel room was hockey, Olympics, and MuchMusic
videos. He suggested that Toronto should move to Caracas
, Venezuela
. In the end, the organization will not be moved out of Canada any time soon, as Paul Beeston said. But Toronto continued their homestand as they started a three-game set against the Angels. Toronto lost back-to-back games to LA to start the series. Their record dropped to 7–5.
Venue: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Attendance: 50,299
On April 5, the Blue Jays opened the 2010 season in Arlington, Texas against the Texas Rangers
. A first-inning Vernon Wells home run spotted starter Shaun Marcum
– making his first start since September 16, 2008 – to a 2–0 lead. Adam Lind
pushed the lead to 3–0 with a solo home run in the third. Marcum took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but after a Josh Hamilton walk, Vladimir Guerrero
broke the no-hitter with a single. The next batter, Nelson Cruz, hit an opposite-field three-run home run to tie the game. In the eighth, Wells hit a bases-loaded single to left-center to give the Jays a 4–3 lead. The Jays took the lead into the ninth inning, but closer Jason Frasor
failed to convert the save opportunity. Michael Young led the inning off with a double, followed by a Guerrero infield single with one out and a game-tying RBI double from Nelson Cruz. Chris Davis was given an intentional walk to load the bases for Jarrod Saltalamacchia
. Saltalamacchia hit a gapper to right-center that allowed pinch runner David Murphy to score the winning run.
Only five Blue Jays from 2009 were starting at the same position in 2010, and only three are in the same batting position in 2009. The most notable change is Shawn Marcum taking the mound as Opening Day starting pitcher instead of Roy Halladay. The last time Halladay did not start on Opening Day was in 2002 when Chris Carpenter
started.
Honda Canada
was named the official vehicle of the Toronto Blue Jays in March. As a part of the sponsorship, Honda has been named the official sponsor of the 2010 home opener. It has officially been named Honda Home Opener.
Venue: Rogers Centre
Attendance: 46,321
The Jays entered their 2010 home opener on a five-game win streak, and had won four straight home openers. The Jays fell below 2–0 early, but came back thanks to a mammoth 2-run shot by John Buck that landed in the 400 level (over the ring of honour). The Jays then fell back by 2 runs again in the third inning, but responded in the bottom of the third with a 2-run shot by Vernon Wells and a 2 RBI hit by Adam Lind. Chicago came back to tie the game, thanks to a solo shot by Andruw Jones and an RBI single by Mark Teahen that scored Alex Rios
. Rios was playing in Toronto for the first time since being placed on waivers in July 2009. Rios was welcomed back with a chorus of "boos". Rios was booed for every at-bat, and every time he fielded a ball. The Jays climbed back on top in the bottom of the inning when Adam Lind was walked on 4 pitches with the bases loaded to give the Jays the lead again. Toronto held on to that lead, but it quickly vanished in the ninth. Jason Frasor blew another save, as he gave up a home run to Mark Teahen on an 0–2 pitch. The game stayed tied until the 11th when Teahen struck again this time with an RBI triple that scored pinch runner Omar Vizquel
from first base. The Jays nearly walked off the next inning, but a long line drive by Álex González with one on missed the foul pole by about 5 feet. Gonzalez drew a walk, but the next batter Adam Lind struck out for the third time to end the game. The Jays had their five-game win streak snapped, their streak of four straight win for their home openers was snapped too, and their ten-game winning streak against the White Sox at home was also snapped, dating back to 2007. The loss put the Jays' record to 5–2. Both losses were aided with a blown save by Jason Frasor. Kevin Gregg would assume the full-time role as closer a day later.
and Toronto Blue Jays schedule was announced on September 15, 2009. It includes 162 games (as usual)—81 at home, 81 on the road. The Jays open and close on the road, started off in Arlington and lost to Rangers
on Easter Monday, and will close it out with a four-game set in the brand new Target Field
against the Twins
. The Jays Home Opener opponent was the Chicago White Sox
on a Monday night at 7:20 pm (past home openers have started at 7:15 pm), and lost 8–7 in 11 innings. The Jay's final home game of 2010 will be held on September 29 against the New York Yankees
.
Home Run Derby
Player of the Week
Player of the Month
Hank Aaron Award
Silver Slugger
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franchise, and the team's 21st full season of play (22nd overall) at the Rogers Centre
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was the first under general manager
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Alex Anthopoulos
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, who replaced J. P. Ricciardi after the 2009 season
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After a poor 2009 season in which the Blue Jays finished with a 75–87 record, 2010 saw the team improve by 10 games, finishing with an 85–77 record and in fourth place in the American League East
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. Led by José Bautista
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, whose 54 home runs set a franchise record
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and led the Major Leagues, the team also set a franchise record with 257 home runs.
"The Doc Deal"
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for Kyle Drabek
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, Travis D'Arnaud, and Michael Taylor
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; Taylor was then traded to the Oakland Athletics
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for Brett Wallace
Brett Wallace
Brett Alexander Wallace is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.-High school:...
. Halladay signed a contract extension with the Phillies worth $60 million for 3 years, with an option for another year worth $20 million. The Phillies were scheduled to play in Toronto on June 25, 26, and 27, however due to the G20 summit meeting in Toronto, those games were held in Philadelphia. Halladay made his first start against his old team in Spring Training, getting lit up in the first inning allowing 4 runs on 5 hits.
Arrivals and departures
For more detailed information about arrivals and departures see Free agency and Waivers.In total, the Blue Jays lost 16 players in the offseason, 4 as free agents, but one re-signed. It was a trade-filled offseason, including The Doc Deal, which landed the Jays three players for Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay
Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
. The Jays made five trades in total. The Jays traded cash considerations for two pitchers in separate deals, and traded a player to be named for Zach Jackson. All told, the Blue Jays added 26 new players to their roster.
Free agency
Of the five major league free agents of the Blue Jays, John McDonald was the only one to re-sign with the team, accepting a two-year, $3 million deal. Michael Barrett and Kevin MillarKevin Millar
Kevin Charles Millar is an American former professional baseball first baseman and current analyst for MLB Network and New England Sports Network. Millar played college baseball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he continues to reside in the off-season. Millar is the nephew of former...
were designated for assignment
Designated for assignment
Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
and subsequently released, becoming minor league free agents. Rod Barajas
Rod Barajas
Rodrigo Richard Barajas is a Mexican American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He came up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks in...
declined salary arbitration, signing a contract with the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in February 2010; this gave the Blue Jays a supplemental first-round compensation draft pick for the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft
2010 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2010 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held on June 7–9, 2010 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.-First-round selections:The draft order was determined based on the 2009 MLB standings, with the worst team picking first.Key...
(pick 41). Marco Scutaro
Marco Scutaro
Marcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, giving the Blue Jays Boston's second-round draft pick (pick 81) and a supplemental first-round compensation draft pick (pick 32).
The team non-tendered Raul Chavez, then signed him to a minor league deal. The Blue Jays signed shortstop Álex González to a one-year, $2.75 million contract on 26 November 2009, and catcher John Buck to a one-year, $2 million contract on 16 December 2009.
On 13 January 2010, the Blue Jays signed four minor leaguers, Chris Lubanski
Chris Lubanski
Christopher Sebastian Lubanski is an American baseball player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals as the 5th overall in the 2003 MLB Draft. He is a 2003 graduate of Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown, Pennsylvania...
, Willie Collazo
Willie Collazo
William Collazo is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball pitcher currently in the Toronto Blue Jays organization....
, Jorge Padilla
Jorge Padilla
Jorge Rafael Padilla is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He was first called up to the major leagues on August 5, 2009.-Minor league journeyman: 1998 to 2008:...
, and Jesus Merchan. On 19 January, they also signed Jeremy Reed
Jeremy Reed
Jeremy Thomas Reed is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent.Reed graduated from Bonita High School in 1999, and went on to play college baseball at Long Beach State University...
and Steven Register
Steven Register
Steven Craig Register is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays organization.-Baseball career:Register earned 37 saves in the Texas League in , which was a league high...
to minor-league contracts, and on 22 January the Blue Jays signed Shawn Hill
Shawn Hill
Shawn Richard Hill is a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization...
.
On 19 January 2010 Jose Molina signed a one-year deal with an option for 2011 with the Blue Jays, and on 2 February 2010, relief pitcher Kevin Gregg
Kevin Gregg
Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays minor league free agents signed by other teams include Fabio Castro
Fabio Castro
Fabio Enrique Castro is a relief pitcher currently with the Seattle Mariners organization.-Career:...
(Boston), Bill Murphy (Chiba Lotte Marines
Chiba Lotte Marines
The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region, and owned by the Lotte conglomerate.-History:...
in Japan), and Bryan Bullington
Bryan Bullington
Bryan Paul Bullington is a right-handed pitcher for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball...
and Buck Coats
Buck Coats
Buck Coats is a Major League Baseball outfielder in the Washington Nationals organization. Coats was drafted in the 2000 MLB Draft in the 18th round by the Chicago Cubs.-2006:...
(both signed by the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
).
Waivers
The Blue Jays made some moves with potential on the waiverwire. Alex Anthopolous made his first transaction ever when he picked up reliever Sean HennSean Henn
Sean Michael Henn is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball...
from the Orioles in late October 2009. He acquired Jarrett Hoffpauir
Jarrett Hoffpauir
Jarrett Lee Hoffpauir is a second baseman for the San Diego Padres. He is a distant cousin to Micah Hoffpauir, who is also a baseball player.Hoffpauir was drafted by the St...
on November 3. Once free agency started to kick in, he claimed shortstop Mike McCoy from Colorado, and never made a transaction for the rest of 2009. Anthopolous made his first waiver claim of 2010 on January 7, when he claimed Brian Bocock
Brian Bocock
Brian William Bocock is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He attended Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, Virginia where he was a standout in both baseball and basketball...
from the San Francisco Giants. Bocock was waived and picked up by the Phillies on January 26. The Blue Jays' only waiver loss during the 2009-2010 offseason was utility player Joe Inglett
Joe Inglett
Joseph Steven Inglett is an American professional baseball utility player who is a free agent.-Cleveland Indians:He made his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians on June 21, ....
, who was claimed by the Texas Rangers.
Salary arbitration
On 15 January 2010, six Blue Jay pitchers filed for salary arbitration. Shaun MarcumShaun Marcum
Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
re-signed with the Blue Jays on 18 January to a one-year, $850,000 contract. The next day, Jeremy Accardo
Jeremy Accardo
Jeremy Lee Accardo is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-San Francisco Giants:...
, Shawn Camp
Shawn Camp
Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:...
, Jason Frasor
Jason Frasor
Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games....
, Casey Janssen
Casey Janssen
Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J...
, and Brian Tallet
Brian Tallet
Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000....
signed one-year deals with the club.
Staff
With three games left during the 2009 season, articles about Cito GastonCito Gaston
Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves...
in the Toronto media suggested that some players had turned against him. Gaston responded to the accusations by saying "I've treated everybody with respect, so I am not sure what their bitch is." There was also a report that Gaston's managerial techniques caused Scott Rolen
Scott Rolen
Scott Bruce Rolen is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He is an eight-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time All-Star.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
to request a trade out of Toronto. Vernon Wells stated that "Obviously, there are issues". On the same topic, Wells was asked if he could play for the Jays next season, and he replied with "I cannot answer that at this point in time". One day later, Blue Jays General Manager J. P. Ricciardi was fired. Ricciardi had received criticism for signing bulky, no-trade-clause contracts to players such as Vernon Wells, Frank Thomas, Alex Ríos
Alex Ríos
Alexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...
, and BJ Ryan; three of the four were eventually released. Problems were also raised with Ricciardi's drafts and scouting. He had drafted more than 200 players during his tenure, and had only six were the major league players at the time of his firing. One of his biggest failures was drafting Russ Adams
Russ Adams
Russ Moore Adams is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets organizations. Adams bats left-handed and throws with his right hand....
14th overall in the 2002 entry draft
2002 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2002 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 4 and 5.This year's draft is featured in Michael Lewis' 2003 book Moneyball.-First Round Selections:-Supplemental First Round Compensation Selections:...
, passing by future All-Stars pitchers Scott Kazmir
Scott Kazmir
Scott Edward Kazmir is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Kazmir made his Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004 when he was only 20 years old and at one time held many of the franchise's career pitching records...
, Cole Hamels
Cole Hamels
Colbert Michael "Cole" Hamels is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Hamels throws a four-seam fastball, a circle changeup, a curveball, and a cut fastball, which he added in 2010...
, and Matt Cain
Matt Cain
Matthew Thomas Cain is an American Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants...
, also missing out on Nick Swisher
Nick Swisher
Nicholas Thompson "Nick" Swisher is an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Swisher is a switch hitter who throws left-handed....
. In other drafts, such as the one in 2005
2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
, he narrowly missed out on a franchise player, like Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun
Ryan Joseph Braun is an American right-handed Major League Baseball left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. A perennial standout, he was ranked No...
and one pick later, got Ricky Romero, who took more time to develop. Some others criticized him for not drafting 30-home run slugger Troy Tulowitzki
Troy Tulowitzki
Troy Trevor Tulowitzki , nicknamed Tulo, is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Colorado Rockies.Tulowitzki's arm, range and instincts at shortstop are highly regarded...
. Ricciardi made one of his biggest mistakes publicizing a trade for the face of the Blue Jays, Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay
Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
. In an interview on the FAN 590, he was asked if he was interested in trading Halladay, and he replied by saying "We would not be doing our job if we did not entertain offers from other teams". He went on to make numerous trade offers to the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for top pitching prospects, primarily Kyle Drabek
Kyle Drabek
Kyle Jordan Drabek is an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his first major league start on September 15, 2010 against the Baltimore Orioles....
, or J. A. Happ
J. A. Happ
James Anthony "J. A." Happ is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a six-foot-six left-hander. Though his name is James Anthony and his initials are "J...
. The Phillies stuck with reigning Cy Young winner Cliff Lee instead, closing any door on Halladay being traded. The Jays had just lost three of four in a crucial series in New York when the rumours started, and the Jays' season went downhill. Affected by the trade talks, the Jays went from seven games behind to 13, and the Rays surpassed the Jays for good during the slide. On October 30, Cito Gaston
Cito Gaston
Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves...
announced that he will retire after the 2010 season, but he signed a four-year consulting deal with the Jays for post-retirement. The Jays had two other members of the coaching staff leave; Brad Arnsberg
Brad Arnsberg
Bradley James Arnsberg is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball and was the Houston Astros pitching coach.-Playing career:...
left to be the Pitching Coach of the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, and hitting coach Gene Tenace
Gene Tenace
Fury Gene Tenace , better known as Gene Tenace, is a former Italian-American professional baseball player and current coach in Major League Baseball. He was a catcher and first baseman from through . Tenace was drafted by the Kansas City Athletics from Valley High School in Lucasville, OH and...
also announced that he will retire, only he will not be present for the 2010 season. These moves resulted in former bullpen coach, Bruce Walton
Bruce Walton
Bruce Kenneth Walton is the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, a position he has held since 30 October 2009 after replacing Brad Arnsberg. Prior to being named pitching coach he was the bullpen coach for the Blue Jays...
becoming the pitching coach, and the former first base coach Dwayne Murphy
Dwayne Murphy
Dwayne Keith Murphy is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career playing for the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder. He is currently the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and made his Major League debut in 1978...
took over at hitting coach. The two new coaches are Rick Langford
Rick Langford
James Rick Langford , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1976-1986...
, who took the helm as Bullpen Coach, and Omar Malave
Omar Malave
Omar Antonio Malave is the former first base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is currently the head coach of the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, the rookie ball affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays....
became the new first base coach. Brian Butterfield
Brian Butterfield
Brian James Butterfield is the current third base coach and infield instructor for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team....
moved from first to third giving Malave room at first, and bumping Nick Leyva
Nick Leyva
Nicholas Tomas Leyva is the current third base coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Leyva, who is of Mexican American descent, is a former minor league player and manager, and has spent over a decade as a Major League Baseball coach...
up to be the bench coach.
Ownership
After the death of Blue Jays owner Ted RogersEdward Samuel Rogers
Edward Samuel "Ted" Rogers, Jr., OC was the President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc., and the fifth richest person in Canada in terms of net worth. His father Edward S. Rogers, Sr...
following the 2008 season, speculation has also surrounded a potential change in team ownership. Home attendance reached its lowest since the 2003 season, and the Jays' management pursued attempts to shed payroll, including the releases of B.J. Ryan and Alex Rios
Alex Ríos
Alexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...
and the trade of Scott Rolen
Scott Rolen
Scott Bruce Rolen is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He is an eight-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time All-Star.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
to the Cincinnati Reds. These moves spurred fans to speculate that Rogers Communications was attempting to make the franchise more attractive to potential buyers, and that the Jays might leave Toronto as part of such a sale. On October 21, 2009, during an interview with radio station Fan 590, Tony Viner, the president and CEO of the company's media division that also controls the Blue Jays, stated emphatically that, "the team is not for sale. We are committed to winning and to doing the things that it takes to win."
2009
- September 15: Blue Jays and the rest of the MLB release the 2010 schedule.
- October 3: JP Ricciardi is fired as GM of the Toronto Blue Jays, and was replaced by Assistant General Manager Alex AnthopoulosAlex AnthopoulosAlex Anthopoulos is currently the Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was appointed to this position from his former position of Assistant General Manager, on October 3, after previous G.M. J. P. Ricciardi was fired...
. He had been criticised "for poor free agent signings and off-field missteps".
- October 9: The Blue Jays make their first offseason moves in the front office, changing up their scouting officials. Andrew Tinnish has been named Director of Amateur Scouting, Perry Minasian was named Director of Professional Scouting, and Jon Lalonde has been named their Professional Scout. These moves resulted in Rob DuceyRob DuceyRobert Thomas Ducey is a Canadian former outfielder in Major League Baseball.Raised in Cambridge, Ontario, Ducey graduated from Seminole Community College, and was first signed by the Toronto Blue Jays in...
being relieved of his duties. Alex Anthopoulos makes changes to the Jays Player Development Department as Tony LaCavaTony LaCavaAnthony F. LaCava is a baseball executive, currently serving as Assistant General Manager for the Toronto Blue Jays. Since the early 1980's he has made his home in the Pittsburgh suburb of Oakmont, Pennsylvania. -Playing career:...
and Charlie Wilson are named Directors. Doug Davis was named Minor League Field Coordinator, resulting in Mike Basso being relieved of his duties; Dick Scott was also let go.
- October 13: GM Alex Anthopoulos hires former scouting director of the Washington Nationals Dana Brown as a special assistant. Alex and Dana were together in 2002, with the Montreal ExposMontreal ExposThe Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
.
- October 26: Blue Jays name Mel Didier and Mel Queen as Senior Advisors to the player development staff.
- October 27: Blue Jays sign Paul BeestonPaul BeestonPaul McGill Beeston, CM is the former president of Major League Baseball and current president of the Toronto Blue Jays. On October 27th, 2009 Rogers Media announced the appointment of Paul Beeston as President and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club and Rogers Centre for a three year...
as their President and CEO for 3 years.
- October 28: The Jays designated catcher Michael Barrett for assignment. Blue Jays claim left-handed relief pitcher Sean HennSean HennSean Michael Henn is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball...
off waivers from the OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
. Blue Jays name Mike MordecaiMike MordecaiMichael Howard Mordecai is a right-handed hitting/throwing infielder in Major League Baseball who most recently played for the Florida Marlins.-School and minor leagues:...
Roving Minor League Infield Instructor.
- October 30: Cito GastonCito GastonClarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves...
announces that 2010 will be his final season as a manager; he signed a four-year consulting deal with the team, starting from 2011. Pitching coach Brad ArnsbergBrad ArnsbergBradley James Arnsberg is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball and was the Houston Astros pitching coach.-Playing career:...
quit, then signed a contract with the Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, and hitting coach Gene TenaceGene TenaceFury Gene Tenace , better known as Gene Tenace, is a former Italian-American professional baseball player and current coach in Major League Baseball. He was a catcher and first baseman from through . Tenace was drafted by the Kansas City Athletics from Valley High School in Lucasville, OH and...
announced his retirement from baseball. Bullpen coach Bruce WaltonBruce WaltonBruce Kenneth Walton is the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, a position he has held since 30 October 2009 after replacing Brad Arnsberg. Prior to being named pitching coach he was the bullpen coach for the Blue Jays...
was re-assigned as the pitching coach, and the former first base coach Dwayne MurphyDwayne MurphyDwayne Keith Murphy is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career playing for the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder. He is currently the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and made his Major League debut in 1978...
was named the hitting coach. Rick LangfordRick LangfordJames Rick Langford , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1976-1986...
was signed as the bullpen coach, and Omar MalaveOmar MalaveOmar Antonio Malave is the former first base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is currently the head coach of the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, the rookie ball affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays....
as the first base coach. Brian ButterfieldBrian ButterfieldBrian James Butterfield is the current third base coach and infield instructor for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team....
and Nick LeyvaNick LeyvaNicholas Tomas Leyva is the current third base coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Leyva, who is of Mexican American descent, is a former minor league player and manager, and has spent over a decade as a Major League Baseball coach...
switched roles, the former becoming the third base coach and the latter the bench coach.
- November 3: Blue Jays claim second basemanSecond basemanSecond base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
Jarrett HoffpauirJarrett HoffpauirJarrett Lee Hoffpauir is a second baseman for the San Diego Padres. He is a distant cousin to Micah Hoffpauir, who is also a baseball player.Hoffpauir was drafted by the St...
off waivers from the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. This triggered the Jays to designate relief pitcher Bill Murphy for assignment, making room for Hoffpauir on the 40-man roster. Blue Jays also announce that third basemanThird basemanA third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
Edwin EncarnacionEdwin EncarnaciónEdwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
underwent surgery on October 30 for a damaged left wrist, the same procedure center fielderCenter fielderA center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
Vernon Wells was scheduled to undergo. This is the same wrist Wells damaged in early 20082008 Toronto Blue Jays seasonThe Toronto Blue Jays season, the team's 32nd year of existence, saw the Blue Jays finish in fourth place in the American League East with a record of 86 wins and 76 losses for a .531 winning percentage, thus making this season the third consecutive winning season for the Jays, as well as being...
while making a sensational diving catch in Cleveland. Wells underwent successful surgery on November 13.
- November 6: 1B/First basemanFirst base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
DHDesignated hitterIn baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6.10, an official position adopted by the American League in 1973 that allows teams to designate a player, known as the designated hitter , to bat in place of the pitcher each time he would otherwise come to...
Kevin MillarKevin MillarKevin Charles Millar is an American former professional baseball first baseman and current analyst for MLB Network and New England Sports Network. Millar played college baseball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he continues to reside in the off-season. Millar is the nephew of former...
files for free agency.
- November 8: Blue Jays call off a trade that would have sent Lyle OverbayLyle OverbayLyle Stefan Overbay is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent.-Amateur career:...
to ArizonaArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
for Chris SnyderChris SnyderChristopher Cornelius Snyder is a catcher in Major League Baseball who is a Free Agent. He has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He bats and throws right-handed.-High school and college:...
.
- November 9: Rod BarajasRod BarajasRodrigo Richard Barajas is a Mexican American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He came up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks in...
files for free agency.
- November 12: Adam LindAdam LindAdam Alan Lind is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He was drafted in the third round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft and was signed on June 30, 2004. He was first drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round of...
and Aaron Hill are awarded the AL Silver SluggerSilver SluggerThe Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball...
for their respective positions for their performance in 20092009 Toronto Blue Jays seasonThe 2009 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 33rd in Major League Baseball, and the 20th full season of play at the Rogers Centre. The team was managed by Cito Gaston, who took over the team midway through 2008. After eight years as General Manager, J. P. Ricciardi was fired on the...
. Alex AnthopoulosAlex AnthopoulosAlex Anthopoulos is currently the Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was appointed to this position from his former position of Assistant General Manager, on October 3, after previous G.M. J. P. Ricciardi was fired...
adds even more scouts, naming Gary Rajsich a professional cross-checker, Brandon Mozley as a regional cross-checker, Brian Parker as the professional scout, and Dan Cox as an area scout.
- November 16: The Blue Jays release their 2010 Spring Training schedule.
- November 19: Blue Jays add Reidier Gonzalez to the 40-man roster, preventing him from being eligible for the Rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
on December 10.
- November 20: MLB Free Agency period begins, resulting in the loss of Marco ScutaroMarco ScutaroMarcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
and John McDonald.
- November 25: Infielder John McDonald signs a two-year, $3 million deal with the Jays.
- November 26: Shortstop Álex González signs a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Jays.
- December 1: Blue Jays offer salary arbitration to Marco ScutaroMarco ScutaroMarcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
and Rod BarajasRod BarajasRodrigo Richard Barajas is a Mexican American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He came up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks in...
. If the one-year deals are declined (which they were), the Blue Jays would receive three compensation picks for the 2010 Draft (2 for Scutaro, one for Barajas).
- December 3: Marco ScutaroMarco ScutaroMarcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
signs a deal with the Boston Red Sox, thus rewarding the Jays with two compensation picks for the 2010 MLB Entry Draft2010 Major League Baseball DraftThe 2010 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held on June 7–9, 2010 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.-First-round selections:The draft order was determined based on the 2009 MLB standings, with the worst team picking first.Key...
.
- December 4: Blue Jays lose utility player Joe InglettJoe InglettJoseph Steven Inglett is an American professional baseball utility player who is a free agent.-Cleveland Indians:He made his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians on June 21, ....
to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
via waivers.
- December 7: Red Sox pick up minor league free agent Fabio CastroFabio CastroFabio Enrique Castro is a relief pitcher currently with the Seattle Mariners organization.-Career:...
from the Blue Jays.
- December 8: Rod Barajas declines salary arbitration, giving the Jays another compensation pick.
- December 10: Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zech Zinicola through the rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
.
- December 11: Blue Jays announce that Buck Martinez will join Rogers SportsnetRogers SportsnetSportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
, and that current play-by-play announcer Jamie CampbellJamie Campbell (sportscaster)Jamie Campbell is a Canadian sportscaster with Rogers Sportsnet. He provided the play-by-play voice on the network's Toronto Blue Jays telecasts from 2005 to 2009.-Youth and education:...
will be reassigned to a new role with Sportsnet.
- December 13: Blue Jays lose catcherCatcherCatcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
Raul ChavezRaúl ChávezRaúl Alexander Chávez is a Major League Baseball catcher who is currently a member of the New York Mets organization...
as a Non-Tender Free Agent. The Blue Jays must now pick up two free-agent catchers to fill the void behind the plate. Blue Jays make some moves at catcher, signing John Buck to a one-year, $2 million deal. The Jays also kept Raul Chavez on the free agent wire for a short time, as they re-signed Raul Chavez to a minor league deal. The Jays also netted speedy centerfielder Joey GathrightJoey GathrightJoey Renard Gathright is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.-Early life:...
as anticipated. They also avoided salary arbitration, as they re-signed José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
to a one-year, $2.4 million deal. They also struck a 1 year, $500,000 deal with Dustin McGowanDustin McGowanDustin Michael McGowan is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays out of Long County High School in Ludowici, Georgia in the 1st round with 33rd pick of the draft on June 4, 2000...
.
- December 14: Blue Jays trade ace Roy HalladayRoy HalladayHarry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
to Philadelphia. See "The Doc Deal" for full story.
- December 22: Brandon LeagueBrandon LeagueBrandon Paul League is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He is married with three children. He resides in Honolulu, and is hapa Yonsei. His maternal great-grandparents were born and raised in Fukuoka prefecture on Kyushu Island in Japan...
and a minor league player are traded to the Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
for Brandon MorrowBrandon MorrowBrandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball....
.
2010
- January 7: Jays claim shortstop Brian BocockBrian BocockBrian William Bocock is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He attended Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, Virginia where he was a standout in both baseball and basketball...
off waivers from the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
- January 9: Pitcher Zach JacksonZach JacksonZachary Thomas Jackson, is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers organization.-Toronto Blue Jays:Jackson was drafted first in the first-year player draft by the Toronto Blue Jays in after completing his Junior year at Texas A&M University. He pitched very well, jumping to Triple-A...
gets traded from Cleveland back to Toronto for a player to be named.
- January 18: Shaun MarcumShaun MarcumShaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
signs a 1 year, $850,000 deal to avoid salary arbitration.
- January 19: Five other pitchers (Jeremy AccardoJeremy AccardoJeremy Lee Accardo is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-San Francisco Giants:...
, Shawn CampShawn CampShawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:...
, Jason FrasorJason FrasorJason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games....
, Casey JanssenCasey JanssenRobert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J...
, and Brian TalletBrian TalletBrian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000....
) avoid arbitration and re-sign with the Blue Jays.
- January 20: Blue Jays acquire relief pitcher Merkin ValdezMerkin ValdézMerkin R. Valdéz Mola is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Valdez graduated from Escuela Rural Palenque High School in his native Dominican Republic.-Atlanta Braves:...
from San Francisco for cash considerations.
- January 22: Shawn Hill signs a minor league deal with the Jays.
- January 26: Brian Bocock is claimed off waivers by the Phillies.
- February 2: Closer Kevin GreggKevin GreggKevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
signs a 1 year, $2.75 million deal with the Blue Jays.
- February 4: It is announced that Dirk HayhurstDirk HayhurstDirk Von Hayhurst is a Major League Baseball pitcher.-Early life:Hayhurst played college baseball for four seasons from – for Kent State University and played with the Bethesda Big Train in .-San Diego Padres:...
will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery on February 5.
- February 6: Blue Jays acquire pitcher Dana EvelandDana EvelandDana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds....
from Oakland for cash considerations.
- February 19: World Series champion catcher Jose Molina signs a 1 year deal with the Jays, with a club option for 2011.
- March 4: Starter Scott RichmondScott RichmondScott Daniel Richmond is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball...
is placed on the 60-Day disabled list, and pitcher Casey FienCasey FienCasey Michael Fien is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Career:Fien attended John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma, California...
is claimed off waivers to take Richmond's roster spot.
- March 18: Zech Zinicola fails to make the cut at Blue Jays camp and is returned to the Washington Nationals organization. The Jays also release Casey Fien.
- March 22: Shaun MarcumShaun MarcumShaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
is named the opening day starter for 2010.
- March 28: Joey Gathright is released by the Jays.
- April 5: Toronto kicks off their 2010 season against the Texas Rangers; Toronto lost 5–4.
- April 12: Toronto loses their home opener 8–7 to the Chicago White Sox in 11 innings.
- April 13: Toronto signs free agentFree agentIn professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
shortstopShortstopShortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
Adeiny HechavarriaAdeiny HechavarriaAdeiny Hechavarria Barrera is a Cuban shortstop in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.Hechavarria played shortstop for the Cuban Junior National team in 2008, and defected to Mexico in 2009....
to a 4 year, $10,000,000 contract. He is optioned to the Dunedin Blue JaysDunedin Blue JaysThe Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. They play in the Florida State League, and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club...
of the Florida State LeagueFlorida State LeagueThe Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
.
- April 16: The Blue Jays make another trade with San Francisco, as they acquire speedy outfielder Fred Lewis for a player to be named.
- June 1: Blue Jays acquire Minor League pitcher Ronald Uviedo from PittsburghPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland.
- July 14: Blue Jays acquire shortstop Yunel EscobarYunel EscobarYunel Almenares Escobar is a professional baseball shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-Early life:Escobar was born in Havana, Cuba...
and LHP Jo-Jo ReyesJo-Jo ReyesJoseph Albert "Jo-Jo" Reyes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball...
from AtlantaAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for shortstop Álex González and two minor leaguers.
- July 29: Blue Jays acquire outfield prospect Anthony Gose from HoustonHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
for infield prospect Brett WallaceBrett WallaceBrett Alexander Wallace is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.-High school:...
.
- August 11: Despite the team's surprising success during the 2010 season, Cito Gaston confirms he will not return as manager.
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2010 Draft picks
SourceThe 2010 MLB Draft
2010 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2010 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held on June 7–9, 2010 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.-First-round selections:The draft order was determined based on the 2009 MLB standings, with the worst team picking first.Key...
was held on June 7–9. The Blue Jays had two first round picks, along with two compensation picks. The Blue Jays also had two picks each in the second and third rounds.
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| 1 | 11 | Deck McGuire | RHP | Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball team represents the Georgia Institute of Technology in NCAA Division I college baseball. Along with most other Georgia Tech athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
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| C-A | 34* | Aaron Sanchez | RHP | Barstow High School Barstow High School Barstow High School is a public high school located in Barstow, California. Founded in 1915, the school soon expanded and relocated to its current location in 1938. The school serves about 3,000 students in grades 9 to 12 from across the city, as well as outlying areas... (CA California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... ) |
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2010–06–15 |
| C-A | 38* | Noah Syndergaard | RHP | Legacy High School Mansfield Legacy High School Mansfield Legacy High School is a public secondary school located in Mansfield, Texas, United States.The school is a part of the Mansfield Independent School District and serves sections of the city of Mansfield as well as unincorporated sections of Tarrant County.- External links :* * * * *... (TX Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... ) |
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| C-A | 41* | Asher Wojciechowski | RHP | The Citadel | |
2010–06–16 |
| 2 | 61 | Griffin Murphy | LHP | Redlands East Valley High School Redlands East Valley High School Redlands East Valley High School is a public high school in Redlands, California, near the San Bernardino Mountains. The school opened in the 1997-1998 school year as part of the Redlands Unified School District.-Colors and mascot:The official school colors of REV are red, white and black... (CA California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... ) |
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2010–08–17 |
| 2 | 69* | Kellen Sweeney | 3B | Jefferson High School (IA Iowa Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New... ) |
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2010–07–26 |
| 2 | 80* | Justin NiColino | LHP | University High School (FL Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... ) |
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2010–08–09 |
| 3 | 93 | Christopher Hawkins | SS | North Gwinnett High School North Gwinnett High School North Gwinnett High School is a public high school in Suwanee, Georgia. The school is part of the school district Gwinnett County Public Schools. The Superintendent of the district is J. Alvin Wilbanks and the Principal is Ed Shaddix.-History:... (GA Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788... ) |
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2010–06–15 |
| C-B | 113* | Marcus Knecht | LF | Connors State College Connors State College Connors State College is public college located in Warner and Muskogee, Oklahoma. Founded as an agricultural high school in 1908, it was soon converted to a school of agriculture. In 1958, the Oklahoma State Legislature once again changed its designation: this time to junior college. The school... |
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2010–06–15 |
| 4 | 126 | Sam Dyson | RHP | South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks baseball The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college baseball. South Carolina has perennially been one of the best teams in college baseball since 1970, posting 27 NCAA Tournament appearances, 10 College World Series berths, and two... |
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2010–08–17 |
| 5 | 156 | Dickie Thon Jr. | SS | Academia del Perpetuo Socorro Academia del Perpetuo Socorro Academia del Perpetuo Socorro was founded in 1921 as a Catholic parochial school pertaining to the Perpetuo Socorro Parish at the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school is located in Miramar in Puerto Rico's capital city of San Juan... (PR Puerto Rico Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an... ) |
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2010–08–17 |
| 6 | 186 | Sean Nolin | LHP | San Jacinto College San Jacinto College San Jacinto College is a community college in the Greater Houston area in the U.S. state of Texas. Established in 1961, San Jacinto College originally consisted of the areas of Channelview ISD, Deer Park ISD, Galena Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Pasadena ISD. The College now also serves Sheldon ISD,... |
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2010–07–23 |
| 7 | 216 | Mitchell Taylor | LHP | Spring High School Spring High School Spring High School is a public secondary school located in the Spring CDP in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States.Spring High School, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Spring High School's mascot is the lion. School colors are... (TX Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... ) |
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2010–08–09 |
| 8 | 246 | Logan Ehlers | LHP | Nebraska City High School (NE Nebraska Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River.... ) |
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| 9 | 276 | Brandon Mims | 2B | Newman Smith High School Newman Smith High School Newman Smith High School is a secondary school in Carrollton, Texas, United States in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District and opened 1975. Smith serves sections of Carrollton and Dallas.... (TX Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... ) |
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2010–08–09 |
| 10 | 306 | Tyler Shreve | RHP | Phelps County High School (CA California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... ) |
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- * The Blue Jays received the 34th pick as compensation for loss of free agent Marco ScutaroMarco ScutaroMarcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
- * The Blue Jays received the 38th pick as compensation for failure to sign James Paxton
- * The Blue Jays received the 41st pick as compensation for loss of free agent Rod BarajasRod BarajasRodrigo Richard Barajas is a Mexican American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He came up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks in...
- * The Blue Jays received the 69th pick as compensation for failure to sign Jake Eliopoulus
- * The Blue Jays received the 81st pick as a compensation pick from the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
for signing type-A free agent Marco ScutaroMarco ScutaroMarcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays... - * The Blue Jays received the 114th pick as compensation for failure to sign Jake Barrett
Roster
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Broadcasts
As with previous seasons, Rogers SportsnetRogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
serves as the official television broadcaster for the Blue Jays. Former catcher and manager Buck Martinez now serves as lead commentator for Sportsnet's broadcasts, replacing Jamie Campbell
Jamie Campbell (sportscaster)
Jamie Campbell is a Canadian sportscaster with Rogers Sportsnet. He provided the play-by-play voice on the network's Toronto Blue Jays telecasts from 2005 to 2009.-Youth and education:...
. Rogers Sportsnet will serve as the exclusive broadcaster for all Blue Jays games in the 2010 season, exchanging its rights to air ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball
Sunday Night Baseball
Sunday Night Baseball is the Major League Baseball exclusive game of the week that is televised Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN during the regular season...
with TSN
The Sports Network
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
in order to acquire the rights to the Blue Jays games previously aired by TSN. Sunday Night Baseball would air on TSN2
TSN2
TSN2 is a secondary feed of the Canadian English language Category C specialty channel TSN, owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc., a joint venture of Bell Media and ESPN...
.
25 regular season games were moved to the newly-launched Rogers Sportsnet One
Rogers Sportsnet One
Sportsnet One is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel owned by Rogers Media.Sportsnet One is a national sports channel serving as a complementary service to Sportsnet, a regional sports network also owned by Rogers Media. The channel broadcasts in standard and high-definition...
beginning in August 2010, which launched exclusively on Rogers Cable
Rogers Cable
Rogers Cable Inc., a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., is Canada's largest cable television service provider with about 2.25 million television customers, and over 930,000 Internet subscribers, in Manitoba, Southern & Eastern Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.The...
systems on August 14, 2010, a move which sparked criticism from viewers, fans, and critics. Of particular concern is the timing of the move considering the lack of the channel's availability across Canada, and the perceived strong-arming of Blue Jays fans and the other regional cable companies by Rogers, which owns the team, their stadium, the Sportsnet channels, and Rogers Cable, the only cable provider who carried the network upon its launch. Some fans cancelled Blue Jays ticket purchases in protest, but Paul Beeston, the team president, has stated he is very happy to be going with Sportsnet One.
The FAN 590 will be the Jays flagship radio station with Jerry Howarth
Jerry Howarth
Jerry Howarth is an American Canadian recognized as the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays as a play-by-play announcer for the team's radio broadcasts, a position he has held for the Major League Baseball team since 1981.- Early career :...
and Alan Ashby
Alan Ashby
Alan Dean Ashby is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros...
calling the games, and Mike Wilner will be the third man in the booth at times, and the post-game host. The games were simulcast on other radio stations across the country.
Injuries
Edwin Encarnación
Edwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
was celebrating New Years at his hometown in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
when a fireworks malfunction caused fireworks to go out of control. Encarnacion suffered minor facial injuries to the front and right side of his face after he was struck by a firecracker rocket near his jaw and it exploded. No serious damage was done, and Encarnacion was ready to play by spring training. He suffered first and second-degree burns. The Jays still have other injury issues with their pitching staff. Their 3–4–5 pitchers in 2008 all underwent Tommy John surgery, and are all expected to be back for 2010. Jesse Litsch
Jesse Litsch
Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds....
underwent Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
in July 2009, and it is hoped he will return to the active roster in June 2010. Shaun Marcum
Shaun Marcum
Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
also underwent Tommy John surgery after he went down late in 2008, and while a September 2009 return was possible, the Jays decided to sideline him for the rest of 2009. Marcum was the team's starter for Opening Day 2010, and will be the ace of the rotation. Dustin McGowan
Dustin McGowan
Dustin Michael McGowan is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays out of Long County High School in Ludowici, Georgia in the 1st round with 33rd pick of the draft on June 4, 2000...
was the third Jay to have the same surgery, and he is not expected to be back in time for the start of 2010. A May return is a more realistic time for McGowan to return. On January 29, McGowan took a step forward as he threw off a mound, with no pain. Pitcher Dirk Hayhurst had arthroscopic shoulder surgery on February 5, and he will be out indefinitely. A couple of days before pitchers and catchers reported for training, Scott Richmond
Scott Richmond
Scott Daniel Richmond is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball...
was sidetracked with a shoulder impingement, which can be a sign of tendinitis or an actual tear of the rotator cuff. Richmond was later placed on the 60-day DL. Jesse Litsch and Dirk Hayhurst were placed on the 60-day DL on the week that pitchers and catchers reported. The Jays suffered no major injuries during spring training except for Marc Rzepczynski, who suffered a broken finger on a bouncer that came back to the mound. Rzepczynski was placed on the 15-day DL along with Dustin McGowan, due to arm fatigue. The first injury during the season was a significant one, as All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill was placed on the 15-Day DL with a tight hamstring on April 12.
Expectations
As expected the Blue Jays are entering 2010 as re-builders, due to the loss of hitters (BarajasRod Barajas
Rodrigo Richard Barajas is a Mexican American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He came up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks in...
and Scutaro
Marco Scutaro
Marcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
) to free agency, and the blockbuster trade of their long-time ace Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay
Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
for non-MLB ready prospects. Most fans and writers have called 2010 a rebuilding year, but a bright future is projected by Blue Jay writers and reporters. It was a different story at "State of the Franchise" press conference held at the Rogers Centre on January 28, 2010. Paul Beeston said "we're not in a rebuild mode. We're in build mode". Alex Anthopolous then discussed his interest in free agents Carlos Delgado and Johnny Damon. Cito Gaston
Cito Gaston
Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves...
said he wants Carlos Delgado back. Beeston said in a later interview that winning will bring fans into the stadium, and that is their goal.
Offseason
- See Offseason and Timeline for extended information about the 2009–2010 Toronto Blue Jays offseason.
Roberto Alomar
Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez is a former Major League Baseball player , regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. During his career he won more Gold Gloves than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards for a second...
finished eight votes shy of being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of...
on his first ballot. Alomar announced earlier that if he did get inducted into the Hall of Fame, he would like to be inducted as a Blue Jay, becoming the first ever. Former Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
outfielder Andre Dawson
Andre Dawson
Andre Nolan Dawson , nicknamed "The Hawk", is an American former center fielder and right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played for four different teams, spending most of his career with the Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs .An 8-time National League All-Star, he was named the...
was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and he was inducted as an Expo; the second Expo to be inducted into Cooperstown behind Gary Carter
Gary Carter
Gary Edmund Carter , nicknamed "Kid" and "Kid Carter", is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 19-year baseball career, mostly with the Montreal Expos and the New York Mets, Carter established himself as one of the premier catchers in the National League, winning three Gold...
.
Alomar was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is a museum located in St. Marys, Ontario, Canada. The museums commemorates great players, teams, and accomplishments of baseball in Canada.-History:...
on January 28, along with former Toronto pitcher Paul Quantrill
Paul Quantrill
Paul John Quantrill is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. He earned a reputation for being very durable and having impeccable control. He regularly appeared in 80 or more games a season and did not walk more than 25 batters in a season since...
and two others (Calvin Griffith
Calvin Griffith
Calvin Robertson Griffith , born Calvin Robertson in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was a Major League Baseball team owner...
and statistician Allan Roth). After hearing he would be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Alomar said, "This is an honor, truly a privilege. I cherished my years with the Blue Jays and have always loved the Canadian people. Those years were the very best of my career."
Spring Training (March and April)
Chris Lubanski
Christopher Sebastian Lubanski is an American baseball player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals as the 5th overall in the 2003 MLB Draft. He is a 2003 graduate of Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown, Pennsylvania...
, an offseason addition, hit the Jays only home run in that game when he hit a solo shot in the 8th. In total, 6 pitchers were sent out on day one, 5 of which were in their first spring training with the Jays. A day later, the Blue Jays got their first win, defeating Detroit 9–7. It was an interesting day as Kyle Drabek
Kyle Drabek
Kyle Jordan Drabek is an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his first major league start on September 15, 2010 against the Baltimore Orioles....
made his much anticipated debut for the Jays, and Halladay made his Debut with the Phillies. Halladay pitched 2 hitless innings, and Drabek pitched 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Drabek also struck out three. J. P. Arencibia
J. P. Arencibia
Jonathan Paul Arencibia is an American professional baseball catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
hit a 2 run home run in the top of the 9th to break a 7–7 tie, and ultimately give the Jays a 9–7 win as Rommie Lewis
Rommie Lewis
Rommie Lee Lewis, Jr. is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.His father, also named Rommie, was named after World War II German field marshal General Erwin "The Desert Fox" Rommel...
closed the game out in the bottom of the ninth. The Jays played the Phillies a day later and beat them 14–9. The Jays once held a 14–2 lead at one point in that game. The Blue Jays won their third straight by smashing New York 9–1 at Legends Field. Shawn Marcum got the win in his first start with the Jays since 2008, and won their fourth straight over Detroit to improve their record to 4–1. Three of the four potential closers each pitched an inning giving up a combined 2 hits and 1 run with 2 strikeouts. Kevin Gregg
Kevin Gregg
Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
gave up a home run to Gerald Laird
Gerald Laird
Gerald Lee Laird III is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He graduated La Quinta High School in 1998, and played college baseball at Cypress College...
in the 4th inning, and was the only one of three to not get a strikeout. On March 8, the Blue Jays cut their first three non-roster invites, two of them being catchers. Pitcher Daniel Farquhar was the first pitcher to be cut, and catchers Matt Luizza and Travis D'Arnaud (acquired in the Doc Deal) were among the catchers cut. All cuts will report to Minor League camp to be evaluated at which level each cut will start the year. A couple days later, Kyle Drabek was sent down to Minor League camp. He will start the year at AA New Hampshire
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a minor league baseball team based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays major-league club....
or AAA Las Vegas
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
.
The Jays lost two straight after a 5–1 start, losing to the Phillies 4–2 and Rays 4–1. The next game, slated to be against the Astros, was canceled due to rain. The Jays got back to their winning ways on March 13, when Ricky Romero threw 4 shutout innings to guide the Jays to a 3–0 win over Atlanta. The Jays lost a day later to the Braves 8–5 with help from to prospect Jason Heyward
Jason Heyward
Jason Alias Heyward , nicknamed J-Hey and J-Hey-Kid, is a Major League Baseball right fielder for the Atlanta Braves. He throws and bats left-handed....
, who hit two doubles. Randy Ruiz hit the Jays' only home run. The Jays did not rebound nicely as the first at-bat of their next game against Detroit was a home run from Scott Sizemore
Scott Sizemore
Scott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
. The Jays held a one run lead going into the eighth, but collapsed and gave up 4 runs. The Jays rebounded after that by beating Baltimore in back-to-back days. The Jays won 4–1 on March 17 thanks to Travis Snider's first home run and Brian Tallet's second win. The Jays then pounded the Orioles 13–3 the next day on the strength of 6 home runs. Travis Snider and John Buck both hit two, and Aaron Hill and Chris Lubanski hit one. Ricky Romero got his team-leading third win. The Blue Jays also made some cuts on the 18th. Pitcher Zech Zinicola (acquired by the Jays in the Rule-5 draft) did not make the cut, and he was returned to Washington. Hitter Brian Dopirak also didn't make the cut, but he will stay in the Jays organization.
The Jays split their next two games before another game got canceled due to rain. Toronto lost to Houston 2–0, and beat Atlanta 7–6. The Jays were going to play the Red Sox for the first time in spring training, but rain in Dunedin forced the game to be canceled. From there, the Blue Jays fell into a Spring Training freefall, losing five in a row. The Jays lost as a split squad twice on March 26, including a disappointing loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Jays took a 2–0 lead into the 9th when Zach Jackson came in to close the game out. The Sox rallied for 3 runs, and walked off. The Jays' other loss was a 14–10 loss to the Rays. The slump caused the Jays to fall below .500, and they could not rebound. The Jays beat Pittsburgh 11–2 to snap the five-game slide. The next day, The Jays blew a 2–0 lead late against the Tigers to earn their first tie of two in Spring Training. But on March 31, by far the most interesting match up in spring came against the Phillies. Sandwiched between 2 losses to the Yankees was a start by Roy Halladay. "Doc" struggled, as he gave up 4 earned runs on five hits in 3 innings. All 4 runs were surrendered in the first inning. Four hits were extra base hits, including a 2-run shot by Aaron Hill. The Jays then entered Houston to finish up Spring Training. In Buck Martinez's play-by-play debut, Aaron Hill hit a two-run shot in the first inning to help jumpstart the Jays. The Jays failed to hold on to a 3–0 lead and surrendered a game-tying run in the 9th inning to tie the game at 3. The Jays rebounded by hitting the Astros hard and early. Aaron Hill hit his second straight first inning shot to jumpstart the Jays again, and Edwin Encarnacion ended a disappointing spring with a 3-run home run. The Jays ended up winning 13–6. Their final spring training record was 12–13–2. Alex Anthopolous called it "a great spring" in an in-game interview with Rod Black and Pat Tabler.
April
Shaun Marcum
Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
was named the opening-day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays. This was Marcum's first opening day start of his career. Brian Tallet was later named the Day 2 starter, ahead of Ricky Romero. Tallet is the probable home opener starter. On April 3, Adam Lind
Adam Lind
Adam Alan Lind is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He was drafted in the third round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft and was signed on June 30, 2004. He was first drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round of...
signed a long-term contract with the Jays that could keep him with the club until 2016. Lind signed a four-year deal that will keep him in Toronto until at least 2013, with three club option years that could keep him in Toronto until the end of the 2016 season. On April 12, Aaron Hill was placed on the DL with a tight hamstring.
Toronto kicked off their 2010 regular season in Arlington, Texas against the Texas Rangers. (see below for opening day results). The Blue Jays lost 5–4. The Blue Jays rebounded, and won 7–4 the next day. Vernon Wells continued his good start by homering twice, while Toronto starter Brian Tallet pitched a quality game and earned a win. The next day, Toronto was dealt a scare, as All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill was a late scratch due to a hamstring injury. The injury was said to be minor. Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy (baseball)
Michael Howard McCoy is a Major League Baseball utility player for the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He bats and throws right-handed...
started at second base in place of Aaron Hill for his first career MLB start. McCoy earned his first career hit in his first at-bat of the game. McCoy finished the game 2-for-5 with an RBI. Ricky Romero and C.J. Wilson held the game scoreless until the 7th when Ricky Romero threw a wild pitch to allow David Murphy to score and give the Rangers a 1–0 lead. Texas held on to that lead until the 9th inning when Frank Francisco came in to close the game. Vernon Wells hit a solo shot to jumpstart the Jays to a 3-run inning that would ultimately give the Jays a 3–1 win. Jason Frasor made his second straight save. The win marked the first time the Jays passed the .500 mark since July 7, 2009
2009 Toronto Blue Jays season
The 2009 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 33rd in Major League Baseball, and the 20th full season of play at the Rogers Centre. The team was managed by Cito Gaston, who took over the team midway through 2008. After eight years as General Manager, J. P. Ricciardi was fired on the...
when they were 43–42. The Jays then flew to Baltimore to play as visitor for the O's Home Opener. In front of 48,891 fans, the Jays quickly jumped out to a 3–0 lead, as Vernon Wells hit another RBI. Brandon Morrow had issues in the bottom of the first, as a lack of control helped the O's get back to tie the game at 3 on the strength of one hit. Toronto got back ahead before Miguel Tejada
Miguel Tejada
Miguel Odalis Tejada was a Major League Baseball infielder who has played for the San Francisco Giants, the San Diego Padres, the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles and the Oakland Athletics...
hit a 2-run shot in the 5th to tie the game again. Baltimore would then pull ahead in the 8th thanks to a Cesar Izturis RBI with 2 outs. Mike Gonzalez entered the game to close it out, but like Thursday, Toronto rallied in the 9th for 2 runs to pull ahead for good. Kevin Gregg
Kevin Gregg
Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
earned his first save with the Jays. Dana Eveland
Dana Eveland
Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds....
made his first start for the Jays in the 5th game, and earned a quality start. Eveland gave up 5 hits on 7.1 innings of work, and the offense scored 3 thanks to 2 RBIs from Jose Molina. Travis Snider was intentionally walked twice to bring up Molina. With the bases loaded, Molina was hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Molina also hit a RBI single after another Snider IBB. Jason Frasor earned his first save. The win gave the Jays sole possession of first place in the AL East for the first time since May 23, 2009. The Jays continued their hot start by winning their 5th straight. Baltimore took a 2–1 lead into the 8th. After Kevin Millwood retired the first two, John McDonald reached first thanks to a Miguel Tejada error. That error allowed Jose Bautista to hit a 2-run home run to give the Jays the lead. the Jays added insurance thanks to an Álex González solo shot (his second of the day), and Edwin Encarnacion's first home run of 2010. Jason Frasor earned his fourth save. The Jays have started the season 5–1 for the past 2 seasons. The Jays then started their first homestand of 2010 on April 12 (see below for Home Opener results). Ricky Romero then pitched a gem in game 8, going 8 innings giving up 2 runs on 1 hit. The Jays took a 4–0 lead, and that was all they needed thanks to Romero. Romero struck out 12 and took a no-hitter into the 8th before A.J. Piersynski was hit on a questionable call, and Alex Rios ended the no-hit bid with a 2-run home run. Kevin Gregg earned to save to seal it. A day later the Jays were shut down, as they were only able to manage one run on two hits. The Sox put the Jays to sleep fast, thanks to 11 runs, 4 of which came from a Andruw Jones
Andruw Jones
Andruw Rudolf Jones is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is a free agent.Jones made his debut during the 1996 season. In the 1996 World Series, Jones became the youngest player to ever homered in the postseason...
grand slam. Only 10,610 fans were there to witness that game, an all-time low for Jays games at Rogers Centre. Low opening-week attendance drew comments (unknown whether it was a joke or if they were serious) from Alex Rios and Ozzie Guillen claimed that "Baseball is dead in Toronto", and that hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
is the reason nobody cares about baseball in Toronto. Ozzie Guillen claimed that if hockey players were on the field, people would come. Rios then blamed hockey for lack of interest in baseball, even though no professional hockey team from Toronto was playing during the opening series. Rios went on to say only diehards support the Blue Jays. Ozzie Guillen did not understand why Rios was booed by Jays fans. After watching a viral video uploaded two months before Rios was released (when Rios was leaving a charity event after a game in which he struck out 5 times in a 1-run loss, a kid asked for autographs, and Rios declined it. Another fan told Rios "The way you played today, you should be lucky someone wants your autograph". Rios constantly replied "Who gives a fuck?" as the fan called Rios a bum.) Ozzie Guillen said "I would beat the shit out of him and the guys." The writer of that article (Joe Cowley
Joe Cowley
Joe Cowley is a columnist writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley, a graduate of Kent State University, served the same role for the Sun-Times sister publication, the Tinley Park, Illinois Daily Southtown, for several years before being hired by the downtown paper before the 2006 season.Cowley was...
), was also causing controversy for comments made about Canadian culture and the Jays organization. He claimed that "Baseball is failing in Toronto", and that MLB should be concerned with moving a team out of Canada. In the middle of this he claimed that all that was on TV in his hotel room was hockey, Olympics, and MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
videos. He suggested that Toronto should move to Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. In the end, the organization will not be moved out of Canada any time soon, as Paul Beeston said. But Toronto continued their homestand as they started a three-game set against the Angels. Toronto lost back-to-back games to LA to start the series. Their record dropped to 7–5.
Opening Day
On April 5, the Blue Jays opened the 2010 season in Arlington, Texas against the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. A first-inning Vernon Wells home run spotted starter Shaun Marcum
Shaun Marcum
Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
– making his first start since September 16, 2008 – to a 2–0 lead. Adam Lind
Adam Lind
Adam Alan Lind is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He was drafted in the third round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft and was signed on June 30, 2004. He was first drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round of...
pushed the lead to 3–0 with a solo home run in the third. Marcum took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but after a Josh Hamilton walk, Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero
Vladimir Alvino Guerrero is a free agent Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter.In , he was voted the American League MVP...
broke the no-hitter with a single. The next batter, Nelson Cruz, hit an opposite-field three-run home run to tie the game. In the eighth, Wells hit a bases-loaded single to left-center to give the Jays a 4–3 lead. The Jays took the lead into the ninth inning, but closer Jason Frasor
Jason Frasor
Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games....
failed to convert the save opportunity. Michael Young led the inning off with a double, followed by a Guerrero infield single with one out and a game-tying RBI double from Nelson Cruz. Chris Davis was given an intentional walk to load the bases for Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia , nicknamed "Salty" is an American professional baseball catcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.His last name is the longest in Major League Baseball history...
. Saltalamacchia hit a gapper to right-center that allowed pinch runner David Murphy to score the winning run.
Starting lineup
Only five Blue Jays from 2009 were starting at the same position in 2010, and only three are in the same batting position in 2009. The most notable change is Shawn Marcum taking the mound as Opening Day starting pitcher instead of Roy Halladay. The last time Halladay did not start on Opening Day was in 2002 when Chris Carpenter
Chris Carpenter
Christopher John Carpenter is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2003, and is currently signed with the team until the 2011 season, with a club option for 2012.Carpenter was 22 years old and a highly-regarded prospect when he broke into the...
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Home opener
Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc.
Honda Canada Inc. is the Canadian division of the Honda Motor Company. Founded in 1969, Honda has been building cars in Canada since 1986. The head office is in Toronto, Ontario.-Corporate head office:...
was named the official vehicle of the Toronto Blue Jays in March. As a part of the sponsorship, Honda has been named the official sponsor of the 2010 home opener. It has officially been named Honda Home Opener.
Venue: Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
Attendance: 46,321
The Jays entered their 2010 home opener on a five-game win streak, and had won four straight home openers. The Jays fell below 2–0 early, but came back thanks to a mammoth 2-run shot by John Buck that landed in the 400 level (over the ring of honour). The Jays then fell back by 2 runs again in the third inning, but responded in the bottom of the third with a 2-run shot by Vernon Wells and a 2 RBI hit by Adam Lind. Chicago came back to tie the game, thanks to a solo shot by Andruw Jones and an RBI single by Mark Teahen that scored Alex Rios
Alex Ríos
Alexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...
. Rios was playing in Toronto for the first time since being placed on waivers in July 2009. Rios was welcomed back with a chorus of "boos". Rios was booed for every at-bat, and every time he fielded a ball. The Jays climbed back on top in the bottom of the inning when Adam Lind was walked on 4 pitches with the bases loaded to give the Jays the lead again. Toronto held on to that lead, but it quickly vanished in the ninth. Jason Frasor blew another save, as he gave up a home run to Mark Teahen on an 0–2 pitch. The game stayed tied until the 11th when Teahen struck again this time with an RBI triple that scored pinch runner Omar Vizquel
Omar Vizquel
Omar Enrique Vizquel González , nicknamed "Little O", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. Vizquel has played for the Seattle Mariners , the Cleveland Indians , the San Francisco Giants , the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox...
from first base. The Jays nearly walked off the next inning, but a long line drive by Álex González with one on missed the foul pole by about 5 feet. Gonzalez drew a walk, but the next batter Adam Lind struck out for the third time to end the game. The Jays had their five-game win streak snapped, their streak of four straight win for their home openers was snapped too, and their ten-game winning streak against the White Sox at home was also snapped, dating back to 2007. The loss put the Jays' record to 5–2. Both losses were aided with a blown save by Jason Frasor. Kevin Gregg would assume the full-time role as closer a day later.
August
- On August 7, the Blue Jays played the Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. This was catching prospect J. P. ArencibiaJ. P. ArencibiaJonathan Paul Arencibia is an American professional baseball catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
's first major league game. He was called up from Triple-A Las VegasLas Vegas 51sThe Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
after John Buck suffered a lacerated finger caused by a foul ball. On the first pitch he saw, Arencibia hit a two-run home run off of Rays pitcher James Shields. He also hit a single, a double, and another home run later in the game, finishing only a triple shy of the cycleHitting for the cycleIn baseball, hitting for the cycle is the accomplishment of one batter hitting a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game. Collecting the hits in that order is known as a "natural cycle". Cycles are uncommon in Major League Baseball , occurring 293 times since the first by Curry...
. Arencibia became the 28th player in history to hit a home run on his first pitch, the fifth player in history to hit two home runs in his first game, and the first player in the modern era to have four hits and two home runs in his first game. He is also the only Blue Jay to ever have four hits in his major league debut. - On August 8, the Blue Jays again played the Tampa Bay Rays. Brandon MorrowBrandon MorrowBrandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball....
took a no-hitter into the ninth inning and, with two out in the ninth, a softly hit ground ball by Evan LongoriaEvan LongoriaEvan Michael Longoria is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays. Formerly, Longoria was a star infielder for the Long Beach State University baseball team, the Cape Cod League MVP, and the Big West Co-Player of the Year.He made his major league debut for the Rays in , and...
bounced off of a diving Aaron Hill's glove and into the outfield. This was scored a hit. Though he did not throw a no-hitter, Morrow struck out 17 batters in the game, the second most in Blue Jays history (Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
- 18). Morrow also became the only Blue Jays pitcher other than Clemens to strikeout 15 or more batters in a game. - On August 23, the Blue Jays played the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
hit is 39th and 40th home run of the game to become the first Blue Jay since 2003 to hit 40 home runs in a season. In the same game, Brandon Morrow struck out another 12 batters in under 7 innings of work to raise is K/9 average to 11.0, putting him on pace to have the highest single season k/9 average in Blue Jays history. - On August 31, the Blue Jays played the Tampa Bay Rays. José Bautista hit his 43rd home run of the season. This pushed him over the 100 RBI mark. This is the first time since 2003 that a Blue Jay player has gotten to 100 plus RBI before September (Vernon Wells and Carlos Delgado).
September
- On September 15, Jose Bautista hit his 47th home run of the season against Brad Bergesen of the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
. This tied him with George Bell for the franchise record in home runs in a single season. - On September 17, Jose Bautista hit his 48th home run of the season against Michael BowdenMichael Bowden (baseball)Michael Matthew Bowden is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. In , he played for the Lancaster JetHawks and Portland Sea Dogs. He attended high school at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, IL...
of the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. This made him the single-season home runs record holder for the Blue Jays. - On September 29, Travis Snider hit the Blue Jays' 245th home run of the season against Javier VázquezJavier VázquezJavier Carlos Vázquez is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Previously, he pitched for the Florida Marlins , Atlanta Braves , Chicago White Sox , Arizona Diamondbacks , New York Yankees and Montreal Expos . Vázquez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico...
of the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
, breaking the franchise record for home runs in a season, set in 2000.
Spring Training (Grapefruit League)
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| 2010 Minnesota Twins season The Minnesota Twins season was the 50th season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 110th overall in the American League.It was their first season in their new stadium, Target Field, which made its regular-season debut on April 12 as the Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 5–2... |
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| 2010 Florida Marlins season The Florida Marlins' 2010 season was the 18th season for the Major League Baseball franchise. The Marlins played their home games at Sun Life Stadium. On 23 June 2010, Fredi González was fired as manager and replaced with Edwin Rodríguez... |
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| 2010 Houston Astros season The 2010 Houston Astros season was the 49th season in the history of the franchise. The team, managed by first-year manager Brad Mills, began their 11th season at Minute Maid Park and 46th as the Astros on April 5. After finishing 74-88 the year before in 5th place, the Astros finished 76-86 in 4th... |
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| 2010 Baltimore Orioles season The Baltimore Orioles' 2010 season was the 110th season in franchise history.-Offseason:The Orioles made many significant roster moves prior to the 2010 season. The team parted ways with several contributors from the 2009 season including Aubrey Huff, and Melvin Mora who was the team's longest... |
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Regular season
The 2010 MLB2010 Major League Baseball season
The 2010 Major League Baseball season began Sunday, April 4, when the Boston Red Sox defeated their long-time rivals, the 2009 World Series champion New York Yankees at Fenway Park, 9–7; the regular season ended on October 3. The 2010 All-Star Game was played on July 13 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim...
and Toronto Blue Jays schedule was announced on September 15, 2009. It includes 162 games (as usual)—81 at home, 81 on the road. The Jays open and close on the road, started off in Arlington and lost to Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
on Easter Monday, and will close it out with a four-game set in the brand new Target Field
Target Field
Target Field is a baseball park located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. It is the franchise's sixth ballpark and third in Minnesota. The Twins moved to Target Field for the 2010 Major League Baseball...
against the Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
. The Jays Home Opener opponent was the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
on a Monday night at 7:20 pm (past home openers have started at 7:15 pm), and lost 8–7 in 11 innings. The Jay's final home game of 2010 will be held on September 29 against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
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| 1 | April 5 | @ Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
5–4 | Francisco Frank Francisco Franklin Thomas Francisco is a relief pitcher.-Baseball career:Francisco was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox. He was traded by the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, , along with Byeong Hak An in exchange for reliever Bob Howry... (1–0) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (0–1) |
50,299 | 0–1 | 1 | ||
| 2 | April 7 | @ Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
7–4 | Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (1–0) |
Nippert Dustin Nippert Dustin David Nippert is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization. He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball... (0–1) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (1) |
22,890 | 1–1 | 1 | |
| 3 | April 8 | @ Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
3–1 | Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (1–0) |
Francisco Frank Francisco Franklin Thomas Francisco is a relief pitcher.-Baseball career:Francisco was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox. He was traded by the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, , along with Byeong Hak An in exchange for reliever Bob Howry... (1–1) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (2) |
14,707 | 2–1 | — | |
| 4 | April 9 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
7–6 | Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (2–0) |
Gonzalez (0–2) | Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (1) |
48,891 | 3–1 | — | |
| 5 | April 10 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
3–0 | Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (1–0) |
Hernandez David Hernandez (baseball) David Jose Hernandez is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks... (0–1) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (3) |
21,148 | 4–1 | +1 | |
| 6 | April 11 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
5–2 | Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (3–0) |
Millwood Kevin Millwood Kevin Austin Millwood is an American professional baseball pitcher. He has previously played for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies.-Personal life:Millwood graduated from Bessemer City High School in North Carolina... (0–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (2) |
22,499 | 5–1 | +1 | |
| 7 | April 12 | White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
8–7 (11) | Thornton Matt Thornton Matthew J. Thornton , is a left-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. Before the season, Thornton was with the Seattle Mariners.-College and minor league baseball:... (1–0) |
Accardo Jeremy Accardo Jeremy Lee Accardo is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-San Francisco Giants:... (0–1) |
Jenks Bobby Jenks Robert Scott "Bobby" Jenks is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... (2) |
46,321 | 5–2 | +½ | |
| 8 | April 13 | White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
4–2 | Romero (1–0) | Floyd Gavin Floyd Gavin Christopher Floyd is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He stands 6' 5" tall, weighs 220 pounds, and throws and bats right-handed.-Philadelphia Phillies:... (0–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (3) |
12,167 | 6–2 | +½ | |
| 9 | April 14 | White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
11–1 | Danks John Danks John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox.... (1–0) |
Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (0–1) |
10,610 | 6–3 | — | ||
| 10 | April 15 | White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
7–3 | Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (2–0) |
Garcia Freddy García Freddy Antonio García , nicknamed "The Chief", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent... (0–2) |
10,744 | 7–3 | +½ | ||
| 11 | April 16 | Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
7–5 | Weaver Jered Weaver Jered David Weaver , is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim... (2–0) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (0–1) |
Rodney Fernando Rodney Fernando Rodney is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Rodney throws a fastball in the mid to upper-90 miles per hour and a changeup in the low 80s.-Minor leagues:... (2) |
14,779 | 7–4 | ½ | |
| 12 | April 17 | Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
6–3 | Saunders Joe Saunders Joseph Francis Saunders is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-College and minor league career:... (1–2) |
Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (1–1) |
Rodney Fernando Rodney Fernando Rodney is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Rodney throws a fastball in the mid to upper-90 miles per hour and a changeup in the low 80s.-Minor leagues:... (3) |
17,187 | 7–5 | 1½ | |
| 13 | April 18 | Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
3–1 | Santana Ervin Santana Ervin Ramon Santana is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Name:... (1–2) |
Romero (1–1) | 14,246 | 7–6 | 2½ | ||
| 14 | April 19 | Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium... |
8–1 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (1–1) |
Bannister Brian Bannister Brian Patrick Bannister is a former baseball starting pitcher who most recently pitched for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.-Personal:... (0–1) |
10,314 | 8–6 | 2½ | ||
| 15 | April 20 | Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium... |
4–3 | Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (1–0) |
Davies (0–2) | Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (4) |
10,565 | 9–6 | 2 | |
| 16 | April 21 | Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium... |
4–3 (10) | Tejeda Robinson Tejeda Robinson Garcia Tejeda is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Philadelphia Phillies:... (1–1) |
Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (0–1) |
Soria Joakim Soria Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball... (4) |
15,577 | 9–7 | 3 | |
| 17 | April 23 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
6–5 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (1–0) |
Garza Matt Garza Matthew Scott Garza is a United States professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:He attended Washington Union High School and Fresno State.-Minnesota Twins:... (3–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (5) |
22,056 | 10–7 | 2 | |
| 18 | April 24 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
9–3 | Wheeler Dan Wheeler Daniel Michael Wheeler is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:... (1–0) |
Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (0–2) |
23,870 | 10–8 | 3 | ||
| 19 | April 25 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
6–0 | Price David Price (baseball) David Taylor Price is an American Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Rays and made his major league debut in September 2008.Price pitched out of the bullpen during the Rays' run... (3–1) |
Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (1–2) |
23,250 | 10–9 | 4 | ||
| 20 | April 26 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
13–12 | Schoeneweis Scott Schoeneweis Scott David Schoeneweis is an American Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent.In the five seasons from 2003–07, Schoeneweis allowed only one home run to left-handed batters... (1–0) |
Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (1–1) |
Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (6) |
13,847 | 10–10 | 4½ | |
| 21 | April 27 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
2–1 | Buchholz Clay Buchholz Clay Daniel Buchholz pitches for the Boston Red Sox of major league baseball. On September 1, 2007, in just his second major league start, he recorded a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles, becoming the third MLB pitcher since 1900 to throw a no-hitter in his first or second start... (2–2) |
Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (0–3) |
Ramírez (1) | 14,776 | 10–11 | 5½ | |
| 22 | April 28 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
2–0 | Lester Jon Lester Jonathan Tyler Lester is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... (1–2) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (1–1) |
Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (7) |
15,276 | 10–12 | 6½ | |
| 23 | April 29 | Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
6–3 | Romero (2–1) | Duchscherer Justin Duchscherer Justin Craig Duchscherer [DUKE-shur] is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early career:... (2–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (6) |
10,721 | 11–12 | 6½ | |
| 24 | April 30 | Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
10–2 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (2–2) |
Cahill Trevor Cahill Trevor John Cahill is a right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Career:... (0–1) |
12,722 | 12–12 | 5½ | ||
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| 25 | May 1 | Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
4–3 | Gonzalez Gio Gonzalez Giovany A. Gonzalez is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:... (3–1) |
Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (2–1) |
Bailey Andrew Bailey (baseball) Andrew Scott Bailey is an American baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He is a native of Voorhees Township, New Jersey.-Baseball career:... (3) |
13,951 | 12–13 | 5½ | |
| 26 | May 2 | Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
9–3 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (1–1) |
Sheets Ben Sheets Ben M. Sheets is an American baseball starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. He is a four-time All-Star, but has been hampered with injury problems throughout his career.-Prep and college:... (1–3) |
14,725 | 13–13 | 5½ | ||
| 27 | May 3 | @ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
5–1 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (2–1) |
Talbot (3–2) | 10,117 | 14–13 | 5 | ||
| 28 | May 4 | @ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
8–5 | Romero (3–1) | Lewis Jensen Lewis Jensen Daniel Lewis is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. Jensen stands at 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds. Jensen was selected 102nd overall at the 2005 MLB Draft... (2–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (7) |
10,387 | 15–13 | 5 | |
| 29 | May 5 | @ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
5–4 | Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (1–1) |
Perez Chris Perez (baseball) Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez... (0–2) |
12,563 | 16–13 | 5 | ||
| 30 | May 6 | @ White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
2–0 | Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (3–1) |
Danks John Danks John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox.... (3–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (8) |
20,106 | 17–13 | 5 | |
| 31 | May 7 | @ White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
7–4 (12) | Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (1–3) |
Putz (0–2) | 20,072 | 18–13 | 5 | ||
| 32 | May 8 | @ White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
7–3 | Peavy Jake Peavy Jacob Edward Peavy is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed... (2–2) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (2–2) |
24,945 | 18–14 | 5 | ||
| 33 | May 9 | @ White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
9–7 | Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (2–1) |
Jenks Bobby Jenks Robert Scott "Bobby" Jenks is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... (1–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (9) |
23,850 | 19–14 | 4 | |
| 34 | May 10 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
7–6 | Lackey John Lackey John Derran Lackey is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Lackey was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 1999 and helped the franchise win its first World Series title in 2002, which was his first season in the major leagues... (4–1) |
Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (2–3) |
Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (9) |
37,332 | 19–15 | 4 | |
| 35 | May 11 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
6–1 | Matsuzaka Daisuke Matsuzaka is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball in the United States. He previously played for the Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League. He was selected the MVP of the inaugural and the second World Baseball Classic, and is an Olympic bronze... (2–1) |
Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (3–2) |
37,609 | 19–16 | 5 | ||
| 36 | May 12 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
3–2 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (2–1) |
Wakefield Tim Wakefield Timothy Stephen Wakefield is an American professional baseball pitcher. Wakefield began pitching with the Red Sox in 1995, making him the longest-serving player currently on the team. Wakefield is also the oldest current active player in the majors, and one of two active knuckleballers, the other... (0–2) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (10) |
37,198 | 20–16 | 5 | |
| 37 | May 14 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
16–10 | Roenicke Josh Roenicke Joshua James Roenicke is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.-Career:... (1–0) |
Mathis Doug Mathis Douglas Alan Mathis is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-High school/college career:... (1–1) |
16,020 | 21–16 | 4 | ||
| 38 | May 15 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
6–0 | Romero (4–1) | Feldman Scott Feldman Scott Feldman was a news anchor for News 12 Long Island for 22 years.-Early life:Feldman was born in St. Louis, Missouri, graduated from the University of Denver in 1971. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard.... (1–4) |
15,945 | 22–16 | 3½ | ||
| 39 | May 16 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
5–2 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (3–3) |
Lewis Colby Lewis Colby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in... (3–2) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (11) |
25,518 | 23–16 | 4 | |
| 40 | May 17 | Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
8–3 | Slowey Kevin Slowey Kevin Michael Slowey is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Slowey was selected by the Twins with the 73rd pick in the 2nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-College:... (5–3) |
Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (3–3) |
13,892 | 23–17 | 5 | ||
| 41 | May 18 | Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
11–2 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (3–1) |
Pavano Carl Pavano Carl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:... (4–4) |
27,981 | 24–17 | 4½ | ||
| 42 | May 19 | @ Mariners Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July... |
3–2 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (3–2) |
Fister Doug Fister Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University... (3–2) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (12) |
19,208 | 25–17 | 5 | |
| 43 | May 20 | @ Mariners Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July... |
4–3 | Kelley Shawn Kelley Shawn Andrew Kelley is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He attended Ballard High School, and later Austin Peay State University. Kelley was drafted by the Mariners in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut in 2007, and later made his... (2–0) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (0–1) |
20,452 | 25–18 | 6 | ||
| 44 | May 21 | @ Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field... |
8–6 | Haren Dan Haren Daniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :... (5–3) |
Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (3–4) |
Qualls Chad Qualls Chadford Michael Qualls is a relief pitcher.-Astros:Qualls was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Houston Astros. He began his career as a starting pitcher with the Michigan Battle Cats in... (8) |
19,531 | 25–19 | 6 | |
| 45 | May 22 | @ Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field... |
8–5 | Jackson Edwin Jackson Edwin Jackson is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Early life:Jackson's father, Edwin Jackson, Sr., a military cook, was stationed in Germany at the time of his birth. Jackson is one of 27 major league players who were born in Germany... (3–5) |
Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... (3–4) |
Qualls Chad Qualls Chadford Michael Qualls is a relief pitcher.-Astros:Qualls was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Houston Astros. He began his career as a starting pitcher with the Michigan Battle Cats in... (9) |
32,746 | 25–20 | 7 | |
| 46 | May 23 | @ Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field... |
12–4 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (4–1) |
Buckner Billy Buckner William Jennings "Billy" Buckner is a Major League Baseball pitcher. Despite their similar names, Buckner is not related to retired Major League Baseball player Bill Buckner.-Kansas City Royals:... (0–2) |
23,148 | 26–20 | 7 | ||
| 47 | May 24 | @ Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
6–0 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (4–2) |
Saunders Joe Saunders Joseph Francis Saunders is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-College and minor league career:... (3–6) |
35,826 | 27–20 | 6 | ||
| 48 | May 25 | @ Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
8–3 | Santana Ervin Santana Ervin Ramon Santana is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Name:... (4-3) |
Romero (4-2) | 43,174 | 27–21 | 6 | ||
| 49 | May 26 | @ Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
6–5 | Fuentes Brian Fuentes Brian Christopher Fuentes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. Previously, he played for the Seattle Mariners, the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Minnesota Twins... (2-1) |
Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (1-4) |
34,504 | 27–22 | 6 | ||
| 50 | May 28 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
5–0 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (5–1) |
Millwood Kevin Millwood Kevin Austin Millwood is an American professional baseball pitcher. He has previously played for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies.-Personal life:Millwood graduated from Bessemer City High School in North Carolina... (0–5) |
16,360 | 28–22 | 5½ | ||
| 51 | May 29 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
5–2 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (5–2) |
Berken Jason Berken Jason Thomas Berken is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Baseball career:Berken graduated from West De Pere High School. He played for Clemson's baseball team... (0–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (13) |
16,194 | 29–22 | 5½ | |
| 52 | May 30 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
6–1 | Romero (5–2) | Guthrie Jeremy Guthrie Jeremy Shane Guthrie is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life and education:... (3–5) |
15,878 | 30–22 | 4½ | ||
| 53 | May 31 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
3–2 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (4–4) |
Garza Matt Garza Matthew Scott Garza is a United States professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:He attended Washington Union High School and Fresno State.-Minnesota Twins:... (5–4) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (14) |
11,335 | 31–22 | 3½ | |
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| 54 | June 1 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
7–6 | Balfour Grant Balfour Grant Robert Balfour is a relief pitcher who plays for the Oakland Athletics. He has previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers.-Early life:... (1–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (0–2) |
Soriano Rafael Soriano Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed... (15) |
13,439 | 31–23 | 4½ | |
| 55 | June 2 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
7–3 | Price David Price (baseball) David Taylor Price is an American Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Rays and made his major league debut in September 2008.Price pitched out of the bullpen during the Rays' run... (8–2) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (5–2) |
13,517 | 31–24 | 5½ | ||
| 56 | June 4 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
6–1 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (6–2) |
Burnett A. J. Burnett Allan James "A. J." Burnett is a right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Previously, he played for the Florida Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays... (6–3) |
30,089 | 32–24 | 4½ | ||
| 57 | June 5 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
3–2 (14) | Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (4–0) |
Gaudin Chad Gaudin Chad Edward Gaudin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-High school:Gaudin attended Crescent City Baptist High School in Metairie, Louisiana... (0–3) |
37,165 | 33–24 | 3½ | ||
| 58 | June 6 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
4–3 | Vázquez Javier Vázquez Javier Carlos Vázquez is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Previously, he pitched for the Florida Marlins , Atlanta Braves , Chicago White Sox , Arizona Diamondbacks , New York Yankees and Montreal Expos . Vázquez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico... (5–5) |
Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (1–5) |
Rivera Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer... (13) |
33,622 | 33–25 | 4½ | |
| 59 | June 8 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
9–0 | Niemann Jeff Niemann Jeffrey Warren Niemann is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-College:... (6–0) |
Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (1–2) |
12,937 | 33–26 | 5½ | ||
| 60 | June 9 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
10–1 | Price David Price (baseball) David Taylor Price is an American Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Rays and made his major league debut in September 2008.Price pitched out of the bullpen during the Rays' run... (9–2) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (5–3) |
15,886 | 33–27 | 6½ | ||
| 61 | June 10 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
3–2 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (7–2) |
Davis Wade Davis (baseball) Wade Davis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Professional career:Davis was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2004 amateur entry draft... (5–6) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (15) |
13,675 | 34–27 | 5½ | |
| 62 | June 11 | @ Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... |
5–3 (6) | Jimenez Ubaldo Jimenez Ubaldo Jiménez García is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He pitched the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies history on April 17, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.-Colorado Rockies :... (12–1) |
Romero (5–3) | 31,101 | 34–28 | 5½ | ||
| 63 | June 12 | @ Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... |
1–0 | Hammel (4–3) | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (4–5) |
Corpas(8) | 26,304 | 34–29 | 6½ | |
| 64 | June 13 | @ Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... |
10–3 | Francis Jeff Francis Jeffrey William Francis is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life:... (2–2) |
Litsch Jesse Litsch Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds.... (0–1) |
32,084 | 34–30 | 6½ | ||
| 65 | June 14 | @ Padres San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times... |
6–3 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (6–3) |
Garland Jon Garland Jon Steven Garland is a right-handed starting pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-High school career:At John F... (6–5) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (16) |
16,542 | 35–30 | 6 | |
| 66 | June 15 | @ Padres San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times... |
8–2 | Latos Mat Latos Mathew Adam "Mat" Latos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres.-High school and college:... (7–4) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (7–3) |
15,266 | 35–31 | 7 | ||
| 67 | June 16 | @ Padres San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times... |
7–1 | Romero (6–3) | Correia Kevin Correia Kevin John Correia is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Early life:... (5–5) |
16,050 | 36–31 | 6 | ||
| 68 | June 18 | Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
3–2 | Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (2–5) |
Zito Barry Zito Barry Zito is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. He previously played seven seasons with the Oakland Athletics, where he won the 2002 American League Cy Young Award and made three All-Star teams.... (7–3) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (17) |
18,667 | 37–31 | 4½ | |
| 69 | June 19 | Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
3–0 | Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (2–1) |
Cain Matt Cain Matthew Thomas Cain is an American Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants... (6–5) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (18) |
20,666 | 38–31 | 4½ | |
| 70 | June 20 | Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
9–6 | Bautista Denny Bautista Denny M. Bautista is Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization. He also played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Francisco Giants.-Florida... (1–0) |
Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (1–3) |
Wilson (19) | 21,431 | 38–32 | 5½ | |
| 71 | June 22 | Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
9–4 | Garcia Jaime Garcia (baseball) Jaime Omar García is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.-Early life:Jaime García was born on July 8, 1986 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico as the second of three children to civil engineer Jaime García, Sr. and Gloria Rodríguez Flores. García was raised between the border of... (7–0) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (7–4) |
16,830 | 38–33 | 6 | ||
| 72 | June 23 | Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
1–0 | Carpenter Chris Carpenter Christopher John Carpenter is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2003, and is currently signed with the team until the 2011 season, with a club option for 2012.Carpenter was 22 years old and a highly-regarded prospect when he broke into the... (9–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (0–3) |
Franklin Ryan Franklin Ryan Ray Franklin is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals.-Early life:... (14) |
14,079 | 38–34 | 7 | |
| 73 | June 24 | Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
5–0 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (5–5) |
Wainwright Adam Wainwright Adam Parrish Wainwright is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted 29th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2000 amateur draft. He made his major league debut for the St... (10–5) |
12,392 | 39–34 | 6½ | ||
| 74 | June 25 | Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... Toronto "home" game relocated to Citizens Bank Park Citizens Bank Park Citizens Bank Park is a 43,647-seat baseball park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, and home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Citizens Bank Park opened on April 3, 2004, and hosted its first regular season baseball game on April 12 of the same year, with the... in Philadelphia due to the 2010 G-20 Toronto summit 2010 G-20 Toronto summit The 2010 G-20 Toronto summit was the fourth meeting of the G-20 heads of government, in discussion of the global financial system and the world economy, which took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, during June 26–27, 2010... . |
9–0 | Halladay Roy Halladay Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies... (9–6) |
Litsch Jesse Litsch Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds.... (0–2) |
43,076 | 39–35 | 7½ | ||
| 75 | June 26 | Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... |
5–1 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (7–3) |
Hamels Cole Hamels Colbert Michael "Cole" Hamels is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Hamels throws a four-seam fastball, a circle changeup, a curveball, and a cut fastball, which he added in 2010... (6–6) |
44,426 | 40–35 | 6½ | ||
| 76 | June 27 | Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... |
11–2 | Moyer Jamie Moyer Jamie Moyer is an American professional left handed baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. At the time of his last game to date , he was the oldest player in the major leagues and had the most wins, losses, and strikeouts of any active Major League pitcher... (9–6) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (7–5) |
42,571 | 40–36 | 7½ | ||
| 77 | June 28 | @ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
2–1 | Westbrook Jake Westbrook Jacob Cauthen "Jake" Westbrook is an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher currently with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is known as a sinker ball pitcher and has also hit a grand slam home run.... (5–4) |
Romero (6–4) | Wood Kerry Wood Kerry Lee Wood is a National Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Wood recorded over 200 strikeouts in four out of his first five seasons, with a high of 266 in 2003.... (7) |
11,577 | 40–37 | 8 | |
| 78 | June 29 | @ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
5–4 | Carmona Fausto Carmona Fausto C. Carmona is a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Carmona made his major league debut with the Indians on April 15, 2006... (7–6) |
Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (5–6) |
Wood Kerry Wood Kerry Lee Wood is a National Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Wood recorded over 200 strikeouts in four out of his first five seasons, with a high of 266 in 2003.... (8) |
11,401 | 40–38 | 8 | |
| 79 | June 30 | @ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
3–1 | Laffey Aaron Laffey Aaron Steven Laffey is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. He made his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians in .-Cleveland Indians:... (1–2) |
Litsch Jesse Litsch Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds.... (0–3) |
Perez Chris Perez (baseball) Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez... (7) |
12,109 | 40–39 | 8 | |
| July 14–11 (Home 7–4, Road 7–7, 25/25 GP) | ||||||||||
| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | GB | |
| 80 | July 1 Canada Day Canada Day , formerly Dominion Day , is the national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the British North America Act , which united three British colonies into a single country, called Canada, within the British Empire... |
@ Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
6–1 | Masterson Justin Masterson Justin Daniel Masterson is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians. Masterson was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. Masterson was rated as the 64th-best prospect going into that year's draft by... (3–7) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (7–4) |
Herrmann (1) | 16,859 | 40–40 | 9 | |
| 81 | July 2 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
6–1 (11) | Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (3–1) |
Robertson David Robertson (baseball) David Alan Robertson is a Major League baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-High school career:Robertson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and played his first three years at Central-Tuscaloosa High School. He was a 2-year starter for the Falcons at shortstop and pitcher... (0–3) |
45,792 | 41–40 | 8 | ||
| 82 | July 3 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
11–3 | Pettitte Andy Pettitte Andrew Eugene Pettitte is a retired American left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher.In his major league career, he played for the New York Yankees from 1995–2003. He then signed with the Houston Astros, and played for them from 2004 through 2006. In 2007, Pettitte rejoined the Yankees... (10–2) |
Romero (6–5) | 46,364 | 41–41 | 9 | ||
| 83 | July 4 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
7–6 (10) | Robertson David Robertson (baseball) David Alan Robertson is a Major League baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-High school career:Robertson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and played his first three years at Central-Tuscaloosa High School. He was a 2-year starter for the Falcons at shortstop and pitcher... (1–3) |
Purcey David Purcey David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was... (0–1) |
46,810 | 41–42 | 10 | ||
| 84 | July 6 | Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
7–6 | Mijares Jose Mijares José Manuel Mijares is a left-handed major league pitcher with the Minnesota Twins.-Baseball career:... (1–0) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (3–2) |
Rauch Jon Rauch Jon Erich Rauch is a right-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. At 6' 11" , he is the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist.-Early years:... (19) |
15,072 | 41–43 | 11½ | |
| 85 | July 7 | Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
6–5 | Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (3–5) |
Guerrier Matt Guerrier Matthew Olson Guerrier is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He attended college at Kent State University, and made his major league debut on June 17, .-Chicago White Sox:... (1–5) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (19) |
14,886 | 42–43 | 11½ | |
| 86 | July 8 | Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
8–1 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (8–5) |
Baker (7–8) | 15,601 | 43–43 | 11½ | ||
| 87 | July 9 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
14–3 | Lester Jon Lester Jonathan Tyler Lester is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... (11–3) |
Romero (6–6) | 27,567 | 43–44 | 12½ | ||
| 88 | July 10 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
9–5 | Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (3–1) |
Lackey John Lackey John Derran Lackey is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Lackey was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 1999 and helped the franchise win its first World Series title in 2002, which was his first season in the major leagues... (9–5) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (20) |
35,037 | 44–44 | 11½ | |
| 89 | July 11 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
3–2 | Matsuzaka Daisuke Matsuzaka is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball in the United States. He previously played for the Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League. He was selected the MVP of the inaugural and the second World Baseball Classic, and is an Olympic bronze... (6–3) |
Litsch Jesse Litsch Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds.... (0–4) |
Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (20) |
26,062 | 44–45 | 12½ | |
| July 13: 81st MLB All-Star Game 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game The 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 81st midseason exhibition between the All-Stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball... in Anaheim, California at Angel Stadium Angel Stadium of Anaheim Angel Stadium of Anaheim is a modern-style ballpark located in Anaheim, California. It is the home ballpark to Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of the American League, and was previously home to the NFL's Los Angeles Rams... |
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| 90 | July 16 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
4–2 | Romero (7–6) | Bergesen (3–7) | Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (21) |
18,120 | 45–45 | 12½ | |
| 91 | July 17 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
3–2 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (6–6) |
Berken Jason Berken Jason Thomas Berken is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Baseball career:Berken graduated from West De Pere High School. He played for Clemson's baseball team... (2–2) |
Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (1) |
28,518 | 46–45 | 11½ | |
| 92 | July 18 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
10–1 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (8–4) |
Matusz Brian Matusz Brian Robert Matusz is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in the American League.-College:... (3–10) |
14,032 | 47–45 | 11½ | ||
| 93 | July 19 | @ Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium... |
5–4 (10) | Farnsworth Kyle Farnsworth Kyle Lynn Farnsworth is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently the closer for the Tampa Bay Rays.-High school and college:... (3–0) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (0–4) |
12,968 | 47–46 | 12 | ||
| 94 | July 20 | @ Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium... |
13–1 | Litsch Jesse Litsch Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds.... (1–4) |
Lerew Anthony Lerew Anthony Allen Lerew is a Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks organization.-Career:Lerew, a graduate of Northern York High School in Dillsburg, Pa., was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. After four seasons in the... (1–4) |
18,865 | 48–46 | 11 | ||
| 95 | July 21 | @ Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium... |
5–2 | Greinke Zack Greinke Donald Zackary "Zack" Greinke is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award in 2009 with the Kansas City Royals.-High school & minor leagues:Greinke was born in Orlando, Florida... (6–9) |
Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (0–1) |
Soria Joakim Soria Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball... (26) |
15,285 | 48–47 | 12 | |
| 96 | July 22 | @ Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
5–2 | Verlander Justin Verlander Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.... (12–5) |
Romero (7–7) | Valverde José Valverde José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande... (20) |
34,476 | 48–48 | 13 | |
| – | July 23 | @ Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
Postponed (rain) Rescheduled for July 25 | 13½ | ||||||
| 97 | July 24 | @ Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
3–2 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (9–4) |
Porcello Rick Porcello Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.... (4–8) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (22) |
39,391 | 49–48 | 12½ | |
| 98 | July 25 | @ Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
5–3 | Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (4–5) |
Valverde José Valverde José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande... (1–2) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (23) |
38,526 | 50–48 | 12½ | |
| 99 | July 25 | @ Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
6–5 | Coke Phil Coke Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College... (6–1) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (3–3) |
Valverde José Valverde José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande... (21) |
37,093 | 50–49 | 13 | |
| 100 | July 26 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
9–5 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (7–6) |
Bergesen (3–9) | Purcey David Purcey David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was... (1) |
17,422 | 51–49 | 13 | |
| 101 | July 27 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
8–2 | Romero (8–7) | Millwood Kevin Millwood Kevin Austin Millwood is an American professional baseball pitcher. He has previously played for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies.-Personal life:Millwood graduated from Bessemer City High School in North Carolina... (2–10) |
16,862 | 52–49 | 12 | ||
| 102 | July 28 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
5–0 | Mills Brad Mills (pitcher) Bradley Aaron Mills is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He throws left-handed and bats right-handed.-College, draft, and minor-league career:... (1–0) |
Guthrie Jeremy Guthrie Jeremy Shane Guthrie is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life and education:... (4–11) |
17,041 | 53–49 | 12½ | ||
| 103 | July 30 | Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
8–1 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (10–4) |
Masterson Justin Masterson Justin Daniel Masterson is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians. Masterson was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. Masterson was rated as the 64th-best prospect going into that year's draft by... (3–10) |
20,228 | 54–49 | 11½ | ||
| 104 | July 31 | Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
2–1 | Lewis Jensen Lewis Jensen Daniel Lewis is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. Jensen stands at 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds. Jensen was selected 102nd overall at the 2005 MLB Draft... (3–2) |
Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (1–4) |
Perez Chris Perez (baseball) Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez... (11) |
22,663 | 54–50 | 12½ | |
| August 15–13 (Home 8–6, Road 7–7, 28/28 GP) | ||||||||||
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| 105 | August 1 | Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
5–4 | Gómez Jeanmar Gómez Jeanmar Alejandro Gómez , is a professional baseball starting pitcher in the Cleveland Indians organization.-Career:A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Gómez was signed by Cleveland as an undrafted free agent.... (2–0) |
Litsch Jesse Litsch Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds.... (1–5) |
Perez Chris Perez (baseball) Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez... (12) |
21,797 | 54–51 | 12½ | |
| 106 | August 2 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
8–6 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (8–6) |
Burnett A. J. Burnett Allan James "A. J." Burnett is a right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Previously, he played for the Florida Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays... (9–9) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (24) |
47,034 | 55–51 | 11½ | |
| 107 | August 3 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
8–2 | Romero (9–7) | Moseley Dustin Moseley Dustin Aaron Moseley is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres.-Career:Moseley was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. Prior to the season, he was ranked by Baseball America as the fourth best prospect in the... (1–1) |
46,480 | 56–51 | 11½ | ||
| 108 | August 4 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
5–1 | Hughes (13–4) | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (10–5) |
47,659 | 56–52 | 11½ | ||
| 109 | August 6 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
2–1 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (9–5) |
Garza Matt Garza Matthew Scott Garza is a United States professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:He attended Washington Union High School and Fresno State.-Minnesota Twins:... (11–6) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (25) |
22,520 | 57–52 | 10½ | |
| 110 | August 7 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
17–11 | Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (2–4) |
Shields (10–10) | 24,168 | 58–52 | 10½ | ||
| 111 | August 8 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
1–0 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (9–6) |
Sonnanstine Andy Sonnanstine Andrew Michael Sonnanstine is a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Sonnanstine is a graduate of Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and attended Kent State University... (2–1) |
22,313 | 59–52 | 10½ | ||
| 112 | August 10 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
7–5 | Doubront Félix Doubront Félix Antonio Doubront [doo-Bront] is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Listed at 6'2", 200 lb., Doubront bats and throws left-handed.... (2–2) |
Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (3–2) |
Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (29) |
27,690 | 59–53 | 10 | |
| 113 | August 11 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
10–1 | Buchholz Clay Buchholz Clay Daniel Buchholz pitches for the Boston Red Sox of major league baseball. On September 1, 2007, in just his second major league start, he recorded a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles, becoming the third MLB pitcher since 1900 to throw a no-hitter in his first or second start... (13–5) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (10–6) |
28,308 | 59–54 | 11 | ||
| 114 | August 12 | Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
6–5 | Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (1–4) |
Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (4–5) |
36,271 | 60–54 | 11 | ||
| 115 | August 13 | @ Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
3–0 | Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (1–1) |
Kazmir Scott Kazmir Scott Edward Kazmir is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Kazmir made his Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004 when he was only 20 years old and at one time held many of the franchise's career pitching records... (8–10) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (26) |
40,606 | 61–54 | 10 | |
| 116 | August 14 | @ Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
7–2 | Santana Ervin Santana Ervin Ramon Santana is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Name:... (12–8) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (9–6) |
42,059 | 61–55 | 11 | ||
| 117 | August 15 | @ Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles... |
4–1 | Romero (10–7) | Haren Dan Haren Daniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :... (8–11) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (27) |
38,138 | 62–55 | 10 | |
| 118 | August 16 | @ Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
3–1 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (11–6) |
Anderson Brett Anderson (baseball) Brett Franklin Anderson is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:He attended Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he was an all-state selection in 2006, his senior year.... (3–4) |
10,136 | 63–55 | 9 | ||
| 119 | August 17 | @ Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
6–2 | Braden Dallas Braden Dallas Lee Braden is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted out of Texas Tech University in the twenty fourth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Athletics... (8–8) |
Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (2–5) |
Wuertz Michael Wuertz Michael James Wuertz is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is known for his slider, which had the most strikeouts per swing in 2009.- Chicago Cubs :... (6) |
13,237 | 63–56 | 10 | |
| 120 | August 18 | @ Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum.... |
5–4 | Ziegler Brad Ziegler Brad Gregory Ziegler is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-Minor leagues:... (3–4) |
Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (4–1) |
18,046 | 63–57 | 11 | ||
| 121 | August 20 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
16–2 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (10–6) |
Lester Jon Lester Jonathan Tyler Lester is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... (13–8) |
37,726 | 64–57 | 10½ | ||
| 122 | August 21 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
5–4 (11) | Papelbon Jonathan Papelbon Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011.... (5–5) |
Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (4–2) |
37,614 | 64–58 | 11½ | ||
| 123 | August 22 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
5–0 | Buchholz Clay Buchholz Clay Daniel Buchholz pitches for the Boston Red Sox of major league baseball. On September 1, 2007, in just his second major league start, he recorded a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles, becoming the third MLB pitcher since 1900 to throw a no-hitter in his first or second start... (15–5) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (11–7) |
Doubront Félix Doubront Félix Antonio Doubront [doo-Bront] is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Listed at 6'2", 200 lb., Doubront bats and throws left-handed.... (2) |
37,506 | 64–59 | 12½ | |
| 124 | August 23 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
3–2 | Downs Scott Downs Scott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays... (5–5) |
Robertson David Robertson (baseball) David Alan Robertson is a Major League baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-High school career:Robertson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and played his first three years at Central-Tuscaloosa High School. He was a 2-year starter for the Falcons at shortstop and pitcher... (2–4) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (28) |
29,198 | 65–59 | 11½ | |
| 125 | August 24 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
11–5 | Moseley Dustin Moseley Dustin Aaron Moseley is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres.-Career:Moseley was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. Prior to the season, he was ranked by Baseball America as the fourth best prospect in the... (4–2) |
Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (1–2) |
30,567 | 65–60 | 12½ | ||
| 126 | August 25 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
6–3 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (11–6) |
Hughes (15–6) | Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (29) |
31,449 | 66–60 | 11½ | |
| 127 | August 26 | Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
7–1 | Scherzer Max Scherzer Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:... (10–9) |
Romero (10–8) | 16,088 | 66–61 | 12 | ||
| 128 | August 27 | Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
3–2 (11) | Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (4–2) |
Coke Phil Coke Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College... (7–3) |
20,298 | 67–61 | 11 | ||
| 129 | August 28 | Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
5–4 | Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (10–6) |
Fígaro Alfredo Fígaro Alfredo Fígaro [fee'-gah-ro] is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 20, 2009 with the Detroit Tigers.-Detroit Tigers:Fígaro was not drafted in the 2006 MLB Draft and signed with the... (0–2) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (30) |
27,119 | 68–61 | 11 | |
| 130 | August 29 | Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
10–4 | Porcello Rick Porcello Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.... (7–11) |
Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (1–3) |
26,624 | 68–62 | 12 | ||
| 131 | August 30 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
6–2 | Davis Wade Davis (baseball) Wade Davis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Professional career:Davis was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2004 amateur entry draft... (11–9) |
Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (11–7) |
11,968 | 68–63 | 13 | ||
| 132 | August 31 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
13–5 | Romero (11–8) | Niemann Jeff Niemann Jeffrey Warren Niemann is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-College:... (10–5) |
12,972 | 69–63 | 13 | ||
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| 133 | September 1 | @ Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
2–1 | Price David Price (baseball) David Taylor Price is an American Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Rays and made his major league debut in September 2008.Price pitched out of the bullpen during the Rays' run... (16–6) |
Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (4–3) |
Soriano Rafael Soriano Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed... (40) |
14,859 | 69–64 | 14 | |
| 134 | September 3 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
7–3 | Wood Kerry Wood Kerry Lee Wood is a National Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Wood recorded over 200 strikeouts in four out of his first five seasons, with a high of 266 in 2003.... (3–4) |
Morrow Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... (10–7) |
44,739 | 69–65 | 15½ | ||
| 135 | September 4 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
7–5 | Chamberlain Joba Chamberlain Justin Louis "Joba" Chamberlain is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Early life:Chamberlain was born and grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chamberlain's parents, Harlan Chamberlain and Jackie Standley, were never married and split up when Joba was 18 months old... (2–4) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (3–4) |
Rivera Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer... (29) |
47,478 | 69–66 | 16½ | |
| 136 | September 5 | @ Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
7–3 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (12–7) |
Hughes (16–7) | 47,737 | 70–66 | 15½ | ||
| 137 | September 6 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
7–2 | Romero (12–8) | Hunter Tommy Hunter (baseball) Raymond Thomas "Tommy" Hunter is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.... (12–3) |
17,559 | 71–66 | 14½ | ||
| 138 | September 7 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
8–5 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (12–7) |
Feldman Scott Feldman Scott Feldman was a news anchor for News 12 Long Island for 22 years.-Early life:Feldman was born in St. Louis, Missouri, graduated from the University of Denver in 1971. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard.... (6–10) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (31) |
10,518 | 72–66 | 13½ | |
| 139 | September 8 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
8–1 | Holland Derek Holland (baseball) Derek Lane Holland is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He is noted for his kid-like appearance.... (3–3) |
Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (1–4) |
10,616 | 72–67 | 14½ | ||
| 140 | September 9 | Rangers Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have... |
4–2 | Lewis Colby Lewis Colby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in... (10–12) |
Hill Shawn Hill Shawn Richard Hill is a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization... (0–1) |
Feliz (35) | 10,658 | 72–68 | 15 | |
| 141 | September 10 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
9–8 | Benoit Joaquín Benoit Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:... (1–2) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (1–5) |
Soriano Rafael Soriano Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed... (42) |
14,305 | 72–69 | 15 | |
| 142 | September 11 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
13-1 | Davis Wade Davis (baseball) Wade Davis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Professional career:Davis was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2004 amateur entry draft... (12–9) |
Romero (12–9) | 17,632 | 72–70 | 15 | ||
| 143 | September 12 | Rays Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field... |
5–4 | Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (2–5) |
Soriano Rafael Soriano Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed... (2–2) |
14,658 | 73–70 | 14 | ||
| 144 | September 13 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
4–3 (11) | Hernandez David Hernandez (baseball) David Jose Hernandez is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks... (7–8) |
Tallet Brian Tallet Brian Curtis Tallet is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He stands 6' 6" in height. Brian Tallet pitched for the LSU Tigers and won a national championship in 2000.... (2–6) |
9,882 | 73–71 | 14½ | ||
| 145 | September 14 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
11–3 | Arrieta Jake Arrieta Jacob Joseph Arrieta is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life:... (6–6) |
Hill Shawn Hill Shawn Richard Hill is a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization... (0–2) |
16,589 | 73–72 | 15 | ||
| 146 | September 15 | @ Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
3–1 | Bergesen (7–10) | Drabek Kyle Drabek Kyle Jordan Drabek is an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his first major league start on September 15, 2010 against the Baltimore Orioles.... (0–1) |
13,651 | 73–73 | 15½ | ||
| 147 | September 17 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
11–9 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (13–7) |
Lackey John Lackey John Derran Lackey is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Lackey was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 1999 and helped the franchise win its first World Series title in 2002, which was his first season in the major leagues... (12–11) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (32) |
37,679 | 74–73 | 15 | |
| 148 | September 18 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
4–3 | Romero (13–9) | Beckett Josh Beckett Joshua Patrick Beckett is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. During his career in the playoffs, he won the 2003 World Series MVP Award with the Florida Marlins, and received the 2007 ALCS MVP award with the Red Sox.-Florida Marlins :A... (5–5) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (33) |
37,863 | 75–73 | 15 | |
| 149 | September 19 | @ Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"... |
6–0 | Lester Jon Lester Jonathan Tyler Lester is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball... (18–8) |
Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (12–8) |
37,234 | 75–74 | 15 | ||
| 150 | September 21 | Mariners Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July... |
5–3 | Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (2–4) |
French Luke French Detective Sergeant Luke French is a fictional police officer of the Criminal Investigation Department within Wyvern Constabulary's, Holby South Police Station. His character is featured in Holby Blue, a spin-off of the long running medical drama Holby City.-Character history:Luke is one of the... (4–6) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (34) |
12,158 | 76–74 | 15½ | |
| 151 | September 22 | Mariners Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July... |
6–3 | Pauley David Pauley David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:... (3–8) |
Drabek Kyle Drabek Kyle Jordan Drabek is an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his first major league start on September 15, 2010 against the Baltimore Orioles.... (0–2) |
12,302 | 76–75 | 15½ | ||
| 152 | September 23 | Mariners Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July... |
1–0 | Hill Shawn Hill Shawn Richard Hill is a Canadian Major League Baseball pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization... (1–2) |
Hernández Félix Hernández Félix Abraham Hernández , nicknamed "King Félix", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.... (12–12) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (35) |
12,590 | 77–75 | 14½ | |
| 153 | September 24 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
6–4 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (14–7) |
Tillman Chris Tillman Christopher Steven Tillman is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. According to Baseball America, he was Baltimore's second best prospect, behind only Matt Wieters.... (1–5) |
Carlson Jesse Carlson Jesse Craig Carlson is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Carlson graduated from Berlin High School, where he starred in basketball as well as baseball. Carlson was a member of the team that defeated Seymour Connecticut High School... (1) |
13,412 | 78–75 | 14 | |
| 154 | September 25 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
5–4 (11) | Purcey David Purcey David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was... (1–1) |
Hendrickson Mark Hendrickson Mark Allan Hendrickson is an American Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles. Hendrickson is also a retired National Basketball Association power forward who played 114 NBA games before becoming a pitcher full-time. He is one of just 12 athletes to play in both... (1–6) |
21,504 | 79–75 | 14 | ||
| 155 | September 26 | Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
5–2 | Marcum Shaun Marcum Shaun Michael Marcum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... (13–8) |
VandenHurk Rick VandenHurk Henricus Nicolas "Rick" VandenHurk is a Dutch baseball starting pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball and the Netherlands national baseball team.... (0–1) |
Frasor Jason Frasor Jason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games.... (4) |
17,831 | 80–75 | 13 | |
| 156 | September 27 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
7–5 | Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (3–4) |
Burnett A. J. Burnett Allan James "A. J." Burnett is a right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Previously, he played for the Florida Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays... (10–15) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (36) |
16,004 | 81–75 | 12 | |
| 157 | September 28 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
6–1 | Sabathia (21–7) | Drabek Kyle Drabek Kyle Jordan Drabek is an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his first major league start on September 15, 2010 against the Baltimore Orioles.... (0–3) |
18,193 | 81–76 | 13 | ||
| 158 | September 29 | Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division... |
8–4 | Cecil Brett Cecil Brett Aarion Cecil is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Cecil was drafted as the 38th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Blue Jays... (15–7) |
Vázquez Javier Vázquez Javier Carlos Vázquez is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Previously, he pitched for the Florida Marlins , Atlanta Braves , Chicago White Sox , Arizona Diamondbacks , New York Yankees and Montreal Expos . Vázquez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico... (10–10) |
33,143 | 82–76 | 12 | ||
| 159 | September 30 | @ Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
13–2 | Janssen Casey Janssen Robert Casey Janssen is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays.He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UCLA in the fourth round of the draft. When an injury to A.J... (5–2) |
Liriano Francisco Liriano Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:... (14–10) |
39,477 | 83–76 | 11 | ||
| October 2–1 (Road 2–1, 3/3 GP) | ||||||||||
| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | GB | |
| 160 | October 1 | @ Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
6–3 | Romero (14–9) | Crain Jesse Crain Jesse Alan Crain is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.-High school and college:... (1–1) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (37) |
39,937 | 84–76 | 10½ | |
| 161 | October 2 | @ Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
5–4 | Capps Matt Capps Matthew Dicus Capps , is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU... (2–0) |
Gregg Kevin Gregg Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:... (2–6) |
40,235 | 84–77 | 11 | ||
| 162 | October 3 | @ Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... |
2–1 | Rzepczynski Marc Rzepczynski Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:... (4–4) |
Blackburn Nick Blackburn Robert Nicholas Blackburn is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins system. He graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. He attended Seminole State College. The 6-4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round of the... (10–12) |
Camp Shawn Camp Shawn Anthony Camp is an American professional baseball pitcher. Camp stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He throws and bats right-handed and was born in Fairfax, Virginia.-Early career:... (2) |
40,664 | 85–77 | 11 | |
- All times are p.m. EasternEastern Standard TimeEastern Standard Time may refer to:*North American Eastern Time Zone, UTC-5*Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10*An album by Hip Hop group Kooley High...
Minor Leagues
| League | Team | Record | Place | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAA | Las Vegas 51s Las Vegas 51s The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League... |
56–60 | 3rd | Dan Rohn Dan Rohn Daniel Jay Rohn is a former infielder and administrative coach in Major League Baseball. Rohn was drafted as a second baseman by the Chicago Cubs in the 4th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and made his major league debut on September 2, 1983... |
| AA | New Hampshire Fisher Cats New Hampshire Fisher Cats The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a minor league baseball team based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays major-league club.... |
67–48 | 1st | Luis Rivera |
| Advanced A | Dunedin Blue Jays Dunedin Blue Jays The Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. They play in the Florida State League, and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club... |
59–55 | 3rd | Clayton McCullough |
| A | Lansing Lugnuts Lansing Lugnuts The Lansing Lugnuts are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays, that plays in the Midwest League.The Midwest League came to Lansing, Michigan in 1996. The franchise began in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1955; after two seasons it moved to Waterloo, Iowa, where it... |
56–55 | 4th | Sal Fasano Sal Fasano Salvatore Frank Fasano is a former Major League Baseball catcher who is currently the manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Double A Eastern League, a Minor League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system. He is known to many for his famous Horseshoe moustache.Jeff Pearlman... |
| Short-Season A | Auburn Doubledays Auburn Doubledays The Auburn Doubledays are a minor league baseball team in Auburn, New York, USA, that is owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball. They are a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros , the Toronto Blue Jays , and Washington... |
19–31 | 2nd | Dennis Holmberg Dennis Holmberg Dennis Neals Holmberg is a former minor league baseball player and major league coach. He is currently a minor league manager for the Bluefield Blue Jays of the Appalachian League.... |
| Rookie | Gulf Coast League Blue Jays | 19–22 | 6th | John Schneider |
Honours and awards
All-Star Game- José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
, 1st selection - 0-1 - John Buck, 1st selection - 1-2, 1 2B
- Vernon Wells, 3rd selection - 0-1
Home Run Derby
- Vernon Wells, 1st selection - 2 HR 7th place
Player of the Week
- José Bautista - May 10–16
- José Bautista - July 26- August 1, with Matt GarzaMatt GarzaMatthew Scott Garza is a United States professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:He attended Washington Union High School and Fresno State.-Minnesota Twins:...
- José Bautista - August 23–29
- Edwin EncarnacionEdwin EncarnaciónEdwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
- September 27- October 3
Player of the Month
- José Bautista - July, with Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
- José Bautista - August
Hank Aaron Award
Hank Aaron Award
The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron's surpassing of Babe Ruth's career home run mark...
- José Bautista
Silver Slugger
- José Bautista - OFOutfieldThe outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield...