The Blue Jays have rolled the combination of hot hitting and no-name pitching into a 13-5 record, which is best in the American League East. 

--In Friday's game, the Jays stole a season-high three bases, including successful steals of third by Vernon Wells and Alex Rios. 

Through spring training and the opening weeks of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B. 

The Blue Jays have rolled the combination of hot hitting and no-name pitching into a 13-5 record, which is best in the American League East. 

--In Friday's game, the Jays stole a season-high three bases, including successful steals of third by Vernon Wells and Alex Rios. 

Through spring training and the opening weeks of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B. 

Brian Burres struggled in his first start with the Toronto's Triple-A affiliate. 

Aaron Hill and the rest of the Toronto Blue Jays' potent lineup made Brian Tallet's job a whole lot easier on a windy night. 

TheGiants are off to a slow start, their offense hasn't come around and manager Bruce Bochy is in the final season of his contract. 

TheGiants are off to a slow start, their offense hasn't come around, and manager Bruce Bochy is in the final season of his contract. 

Baseball REPORTER, 

Scott Richmond pitched six strong innings and Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay and Alex Rios each hit home runs as theTorontoBlueJays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 last night. 

Two more pitchers injured? 

--When the Jays announce who they'll pick to start Saturday's game in Chicago, it won't come from a list of candidates with stellar performances at Class AAA Las Vegas. 

Through spring training and the opening weeks of the season, alarm bells were ringing loudly over the performance of veteran closer B.