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Nov 23, 2007 3:36 PM CST

Veteran Pitcher Joe Kennedy Dead at 28

Agent cites heart attack or brain aneurysm as possible cause

(Newser) - Major league pitcher Joe Kennedy died unexpectedly today while visiting the Tampa Bay area for a wedding. The cause of death is unknown, although his agent speculated that a brain aneurysm or heart attack may be responsible. Kennedy, 28, pitched for five major league teams in 7 years, finishing last...

Yanks Slip in Playoff Chase

Sep 25, 2007 4:26 AM CDT

Yanks Slip in Playoff Chase

Toronto rookie helps school Bombers 4-1

(Newser) - The Yankees' remarkable playoff push was temporarily derailed by the Blue Jays, whose September call-up Jesse Litsch threw almost eight frames of one-run ball. The Yankees still need just one win or one Detroit loss in the next six games to secure the wild-card berth, but their hopes of beating...

Adams Slams Papelbon in 6-1 BoSox Loss

Sep 20, 2007 4:36 AM CDT

Adams Slams Papelbon in 6-1 BoSox Loss

Jays sweep the Sox, Yankees shave lead to 1½ games

(Newser) - The Blue Jays' Russ Adams had five RBIs, including a grand slam off Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, but the big number in Boston's 6-1 loss to Toronto was 1½. That's how close the Yankees suddenly are to stealing away the American League East division title, after a four-game slide...

Red Sox Still Slipping as Jays Come Back 4-3

Sep 19, 2007 5:51 AM CDT

Red Sox Still Slipping as Jays Come Back 4-3

Gagne gives the game to Toronto; division lead drops to 2½

(Newser) - Red Sox starter Jon Lester gave up only one run in six innings, but a late Blue Jays rally gave the win to A.J. Burnett, who was one batter away from a complete game. The loss, along with a blown save, was handed to Eric Gagne, who walked in...

Thomas Slams Triple Runs to Hit No. 512

Sep 18, 2007 3:16 AM CDT

Thomas Slams Triple Runs to Hit No. 512

Toronto slugger slides into 18th spot on career HR list; Boston falls 6-1

(Newser) - Toronto's Frank Thomas enjoyed the second triple-home-run game of his career yesterday, tying Ernie Banks and Eddie Matthews for the 18th spot on the all-time list. Two were against wily Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, who also gave up three to Thomas 11 years ago. Thomas now has 40 dingers against...

Big Hurt's Walk-Off
Hurts Yanks Big

Sep 14, 2007 6:03 AM CDT

Big Hurt's Walk-Off Hurts Yanks Big

New York's 7-game streak halted 2-1 on eve of Sox showdown

(Newser) - A pitchers' duel between A.J. Burnett and rookie Ian Kennedy set the stage for Frank "Big Hurt" Thomas' walk-off single in the ninth inning, snapping a seven-game Yankee romp. Thomas had both of Toronto's RBIs. Burnett threw eight stellar frames, the only blemish a solo shot to Johnny...

Moose Shuts Out Jays as Yanks Take 7th Straight

Sep 13, 2007 6:40 AM CDT

Moose Shuts Out Jays as Yanks Take 7th Straight

Mussina returns from 'pen with 4-1 win

(Newser) - After a wretched August when three losses and a 17.69 ERA sent veteran Mike Mussina to the bullpen, the Yankees finally got to see Moose dominate again last night. Filling in for an injured Roger Clemens, Mussina kept the Blue Jays scoreless for 5 2/3 innings and paved the...

Another Red Sox Call-Up Shines

Sep 5, 2007 7:41 AM CDT

Another Red Sox Call-Up Shines

Manny's understudy provides power, Beckett befuddles Jays for 17th win

(Newser) - Fresh-faced outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury came a double short of the cycle last night as the Red Sox downed Toronto, 5-3. The rookie has two homers in 31 major-league at-bats, including a two-run bomb in the fourth inning last night, compared to two in 436 Double- and Triple-A at-bats this season....

Clemens, Torre Hit With Suspensions

Aug 10, 2007 3:14 AM CDT

Clemens, Torre Hit With Suspensions

Clemens gets 5 days, Torre 1 for rowdy Blue Jays game

(Newser) - Roger Clemens was suspended five games and Joe Torre one for their part in Tuesday's contentious Yankees/Blue Jays game. The combative three-game series saw a number of incidents, culminating with Roger Clemens beaning Alex Rios in the back as payback for pitches thrown at A-Rod.

'Stupid' Feud Continues

Aug 9, 2007 5:42 AM CDT

'Stupid' Feud Continues

Toronto 3rd base coach accuses Damon, Duncan of "terrible" slides

(Newser) - The Blue Jays third base coach accused two Yankees of "terrible" slides that endangered his middle infielders, a perpetuation of the bad blood between the teams that began with A-Rod's infielder-distracting yawp on May 30. Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill, however, has had enough of the sniping and the...

Benches Clear
in Yanks Win Over Jays

Aug 8, 2007 5:46 AM CDT

Benches Clear in Yanks Win Over Jays

A-Rod's "Ha!" play still fresh in the mind of Jays pitcher

(Newser) - Roger Clemens was ejected and the benches cleared twice yesterday in the Yankees tension-filled 9-2 win over the Blue Jays. The Jays made it clear they were still incensed over A-Rod's "Ha!" play when pitcher Josh Towers hurled his first pitch of the third inning directly right at...

Jays Snap Yanks' Win Streak

Jul 20, 2007 6:15 AM CDT

Jays Snap Yanks' Win Streak

Wang cranks out 6 solid innings before wheels come off; NY falls 7½ behind Boston

(Newser) - The Blue Jays snapped the Yankees' five-game winning streak yesterday in the Bronx, hammering ace Chien-Ming Wang in a 3-2 win. Wang, who had been masterful this season, blew a 2-0 lead by surrendering six hits in the seventh, and the Bombers' bats had no reply.

Yanks Down Jays in 10 Innings

Jul 18, 2007 6:51 AM CDT

Yanks Down Jays in 10 Innings

Toronto plunks A-Rod, Yanks win 3-2 in the 10th

(Newser) - The Yankees downed the Jays last night in the Bronx, taking an oddball outing, 3-2, in 10 innings. After Toronto's Jeremy Accardo balked in the tying run in the 9th, reliever Casey Johnson beaned A-Rod in the 10th, then sent him to second on a wild pitch. Two batters later,...

Jays Squawk about A-Rod's Yawp

Jun 1, 2007 4:32 AM CDT

Jays Squawk about A-Rod's Yawp

Rodriguez confused Toronto infielder by yelling at him while running bases

(Newser) - The Blue Jays were still upset a day after Yankees star Alex Rodriguez confused Jays third baseman Howie Clark by yelling at him while running the bases in the ninth inning. Clark was preparing to snag a fly ball, but then stepped aside, thinking the shortstop was calling the catch...