Category Archives: Toronto Blue Jays

Picture: Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Hazing Day 2011

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dean

The Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Rookie Hazing Day in style this year. I wonder who was sent to the local costume shop for those nifty duds? (And loved every minute of it!)

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Funny Videos: Vancouver Canadians Parody “Major League” for Ticket Promotion

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Dean

The Vancouver Canadians released a new ticket promotion that parody’s the great baseball comedy “Major League,” called “Major League Savings.” (One wonders if not for Charlie Sheen and his antics this year, if this 20+ year old movie would be … Continue reading →

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Video: Fan Runs on Field During Blue Jays Game and (Surprise) Get Tackled!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dean

Contrary to title on YouTube, this clothed fan ran onto the field during the July 2nd Philadelphia Phillies – Toronto Blue Jays game. (Based on other videos, I believer “streaker” is Canadian for “running on the field because I’ve had too … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays Hand Phillies Cliff Lee a Unique Loss

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Dean

When the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Cliff Lee and the Philadelphia Phillies, it not only snapped Lee’s streak of 34 consecutive scoreless innings, but also marked the first time that Lee had lost a game in … Continue reading →

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Video: Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander Discusses Hot Streak

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Dean

The Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander extended his incredible run with eight shutout innings and 14 strikeouts leading the Tigers to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Verlander has won his last six starts, allowing a total of four runs and 35 … Continue reading →

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A VERY Big Bird Shatters Front Windshield of Yankees Bus; Blue Jays, Cardinals & Orioles Have Alibis

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Dean

On the way to Ft. Myers to play the Boston Red Sox for Monday night’s game, the New York Yankees coaches’ bus was hit by a bird, which flew into the front windshield and shattered the glass on the passenger’s … Continue reading →

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In The Pink! Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Pitcher Kyle Drabek Wears Major League Bubble on his Head

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Dean

Rookie hazing is back! Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Kyle Drabeck thought he was just joshing with the guys during spring training workouts on a recent day in Dunedin, Florida. Little did he know that he was a victim of the good old … Continue reading →

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Will Roy Halladay’s 1st Playoff Appearance Lead Phillies to Party like it’s 2008? Victorino Video

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Dean

Outfielder Shane Victorino is confident that ace Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay will respond to the heat of the playoffs. It’s hard to believe, but, after 13 seasons in the majors, Halladay makes his first playoff appearance Wednesday in the NLDS against the … Continue reading →

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Rzepczynski Gets 8 Straight Outs by K as Blue Jays Prevent Yankees from Clinching Playoff Spot

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Dean

Marc Rzepczynski notched eight consecutive outs by strikeouts Monday leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees. The loss kept New York’s magic number to clinch a playoff spot at 1. The Jays left-hander tallied nine Ks … Continue reading →

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It’s Another Halladay as Phillies Win Fourth Straight Division Title

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Dean

The Philadelphia Phillies notched their fourth straight National League East Division title in a resounding way Monday with an 8-0 whitewashing of the Washington Nationals. Ace right-hander Roy Halladay was masterful again while picking up his 21st win, fourth shutout and ninth … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay: The Road Warrior

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Dean

Roy Halladay is a big part of the Philadelphia Phillies 2010 playoff run. Friday night the big righthander earned his 18th W, in the Phillies 8-4 victory of those pesky, underachieving New York Mets.  By going 7 2/3 innings in Citi Field, Halladay notched his … Continue reading →

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Portland Kicks Out Beavers After Nearly 100 Seasons

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dean

The Portland Beavers, who in various incarnations, have been around almost continuously since 1903 (sans 1973-77 and 1994-2000) played their last game in the Rose City yesterday afternoon. The reason: the Beavers’ stadium PGE Park was renovated as a soccer-only stadium in … Continue reading →

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