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In this July 9, 2011, photo, Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore rounds the bases after hitting a home run during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Cleveland.

Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named as recipients of the Hank Aaron Award, given annually to the outstanding performers in each league.

Sept. 26: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen pauses during a news conference after a baseball game between the White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays moved within 1 1/2 games of Boston in the AL wild-card race, getting a clutch three-run homer from Johnny Damon in a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.

Former Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan, who won 167 games over 18 seasons with Baltimore and the Toronto Blue Jays, has died.

Former Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan, who won 167 games over 18 seasons with Baltimore and the Toronto Blue Jays, has died.

Authorities found a body outside Flanagan's home on Wednesday afternoon, and it was later determined to be the former left-handed pitcher.

Flanagan was 59. The Orioles confirmed Flanagan's death Wednesday night.

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is sitting out his second straight game because of a right ankle injury.

Published: Saturday, July 02, 2011, 4:45 PM Updated: Saturday, July 02, 2011, 5:07 PM AP Photo DARREN CALABRESE Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell, right, and catcher J.P.

Arencibia, left, restrain pitcher Jon Rauch as he has a confrontation with home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez during the ninth inning of Saturday's game.

Adam Lind's two-run shot gave Toronto the victory. Adam Lind homered for the fourth straight game on Friday night, hitting a tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that featured bothersome birds and a misplayed fly ball.

Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter and the second in the big leagues this week, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 9-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.