Blue Jays owner, telecom mogul Ted Rogers dies

Dec. 2, 2008
Ted Rogers, owner of the Toronto Blue Jays, died at his home on Monday. He was 75.
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MLB: Boston 3, Toronto 0

TORONTO, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Daisuke Matsuzaka combined with two relievers on a three-hit shutout Sunday in the Boston Red Sox' 3-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB: Baltimore 2, Toronto 0

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MLB: Toronto 8, Chicago WSox 2 (2nd game)

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MLB: Toronto 9, Minnesota 0

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