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The Toronto Blue Jays were outs away from their dozenth win in a row, and could have been 1.5 games up on the Yankees in the AL East. While not insurmountable in the least, the way it has been going, 1.5 seems like a lot more. “I was running out of gas there”, said...

They remained one game behind the AL East-leading New York Yankees.

“It’s a good feeling being able to come off the bench and come through and help the team win a ball game”.

Ryan Goins hit a three-run homer during the Blue Jays’ four-run second against Jesse Chavez (6-12). He has 47 strikeouts while allowing 11 walks and 31 hits in 36 innings.

This is what you might call a sobering experience. “We hit some home runs in New York to win the games, Beltran hit it tonight to win it”. That was the end of Price’s night.

The Toronto Blue Jays were given a little inspiration from their team of 30 years ago on Sunday and then went out to defeat the New York Yankees 3-1.

“As soon as I hit it, I knew it was going to leave the ballpark”, said Beltran, who choked up on the bat, figuring Sanchez would attempt to blow another fastball past him. “Anything I can do to help this team win, that’s what I try to do”.

Injured Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman, who is taking summer courses at Duke University, posted a photo on Twitter to show he was watching the game despite being in class. Stroman had the game on his phone, which he hid behind his laptop screen.

Kevin Pillar made a highlight-reel, full-extension diving catch in centre field in the eighth inning that was worthy of a standing ovation from the crowd of 34,847 and his teammates in the home dugout. That was the end of Price’s night.

“We have had some discussions, taking a look at fourth outfielder candidates”, Anthopoulos said.

Prior to all the changes, the Blue Jays were treading water around the break-even mark while leading the American League in run differential, having outscored their opposition by 94 runs over the first 101 games while sitting at 50-51. And yet getting swept this weekend...

Hitting at the top of Toronto’s potent lineup, Troy Tulowitzki doesn’t feel any pressure to produce. “Great way for you to make your debut for your new team”.

The White Sox quickly spoiled Boston’s pregame party for Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez by scoring five runs in the first inning. It’s the second big move in three days by the Royals, who acquired ace Johnny Cueto from Cincinnati on Sunday. The Rockies, though,...

“The point is we’re trying to rebuild and try to get more out of our new players than we did out of Tulo”. “We’re just thrilled”.

Toronto, who has a scheduled off-day Monday, stunned the Yankees in New York with a three-game sweep over the weekend, finishing up with a 2-0 shutout on Sunday. The other team scored one run.