NEW YORK, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox claimed two-time all-star outfielder Alex Rios off waivers from Toronto Tuesday, giving up nothing in exchange.

DUNEDIN, Fla., Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells found out Monday he will be out of action a month with a strained left hamstring.

TORONTO, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Veteran Toronto righthander A.J. Burnett has decided to delve into free agency, opting out of the remaining two years on his Blue Jays contract.

TORONTO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Cito Gaston will manage the Toronto Blue Jays through the 2009 season.

TORONTO, April 20 (UPI) -- The Toronto Blue Jays Sunday released aging designated hitter Frank Thomas.

DUNDEDIN, Fla., March 20 (UPI) -- Soreness in the forearm and biceps of his throwing arm will cause Toronto Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan to miss the rest of spring training in Dunedin, Fla.

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Free-agent pitcher Joe Kennedy died in Florida Friday of unknown causes at the age of 28.

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- The Toronto Blue Jays are not willing to trade star right-hander A.J. Burnett, one of their best pitchers, unless a deal is worth it.

TORONTO, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Toronto Blue Jays ace right-hander Roy Halladay will not pitch again in the 2006 season.