Phils acquire veteran OF Stairs
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly acquired veteran outfielder Matt Stairs from the Toronto Blue Jays for a minor league player to be named later.
Blue Jays designate Stairs for assignment
The Toronto Blue Jays designated Matt Stairs for assignment following Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and are expected to trade the designated hitter within the next two days.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
Willy Aybar's solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference, as Tampa Bay clipped Toronto, 3-2, in the finale of a three-game set from Tropicana Field.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
Carlos Pena homered and Matt Garza went 7 2/3 strong innings as Tampa Bay edged Toronto, 1-0, in the second tilt of a three-game series at Tropicana Field.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
Vernon Wells homered and drove in three runs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series.
Jays activate 3B Rolen from DL
The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Scott Rolen from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Blue Jays option Mench
The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Kevin Mench to Triple-A Syracuse Monday.
Pirates obtain C Diaz
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Robinzon Diaz from the Toronto Blue Jays Monday as the player to be named in the August 21 deal that sent infielder Jose Bautista to the Jays.
Recap: Toronto vs. Boston
Jed Lowrie's solo homer in the 11th inning was the difference, as the Boston Red Sox edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5, in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Recap: Toronto vs. Boston
Vernon Wells went 4-for-5, homered twice, drove in three runs and scored four times in Toronto's 11-0 thrashing of the Boston Red Sox in the second of a three-game set.
Toronto sends Marcum to minors
The Toronto Blue Jays optioned struggling right-handed pitcher Shaun Marcum to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, the day after the starter had a rough outing against the Boston Red Sox.
Recap: Toronto vs. Boston
Dustin Pedroia went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI as Boston topped Toronto, 8-4, in the opener of a three-game series at Rogers Centre.
