Johan Santana Drawing Interest in Comeback Attempt

 

Santana as a member of the NY Mets. Photo Credit: US Presswire

Johan Santana is drawing many big clubs as he attempts to revive and restart his major league career. 

By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Russell Martin, Blue Jays Agree to 5 Year, $82 Million Deal.

Martin takes his talents to Toronto. Photo Credit: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports

The Blue Jays have found their new catcher to lead them for the foreseeable future. 

By: Michael Hanley

Yankees Break Losing Streak In Victory Over Toronto

Jacoby Ellsbury sparks New York to victory. Photo Credit: AP

 

The New York Yankees broke their four game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over Toronto last night. Jacoby Ellsbury’s double to center field with two outs in the third inning scored Francisco Cervelli from second base and would prove to be the go ahead run for New York.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Blue Jays Win a Wild Game Over Yankees

Melky Cabrera sparks Blue Jays to win. Photo Credit: Fred Thornhill

 

Despite falling behind 6-0 after five innings of play, the Yankees fought back valiantly to tie the game at 6-6 in the Top of the 7th inning. However, Melky Cabrera’s walk off bunt scored Jose Reyes from second base giving the Blue Jays the 7-6 victory at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Reyes sparked the winning run by getting a leadoff double to right field.

By: Sunil Sunderraj 

Tanaka Rings Up League Leading 11th Win



Tanaka  in dominant form. Photo Credit: Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports

 

Mashiro Tanaka registered his league leading eleventh win in the Yankees 3-1 victory over Toronto. Despite giving up a leadoff home run to Jose Reyes on the first pitch of the game, Tanaka was able to strike out two  Blue Jays to end the inning.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Shields a potental Blue Jays target at Trade Deadline

 Toronto has James Shields in its sights. Photo credit: Charlie Riedel/AP

The Blue Jays have been the surprise team so far in all of the major leagues. They currently sit at 32-23, first place in the AL East and just had a nine game winning streak snapped last night. Their starters as a group have  done a solid job posting a collective 3.88 ERA, firth best in the American League, but are rumored to be looking to add a veteran starter to further strengthen the rotation.

 

By: Michael Hanley

MLB: AL East At The All-Star Break

by Chad Jones

An inside look at the teams in the AL East at the All-Star break. What has your team done?