1989 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977)

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May 21st, 1989

Is the Toronto rotation turning things around? Dave Stieb has an ERA over six but today he led the Blue Jays to a 7-1 win over the White Sox.

WP - Dave Stieb (3-5)
LP - Storm Davis (2-4)

Record - 15-28

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May 22nd, 1989

Not only did the Blue Jays get crushed by the Twins, 13-3, but Junior Felix had to be helped from the field after a collision on the base paths.

We await word on his condition. With Joseph Prost on the DL and Jose Alfonso nursing an injury, the Toronto outfield is very banged up.

WP - Bill Wegman (4-6)
LP - Orel Hershiser (2-6)

Record - 15-29

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Players of the Week: Darryl Strawberry, Royals & Joe Carter, Braves

The Blue Jays held at #25 on the Weekly Power Rankings, ahead of only the Phillies.

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Junior Felix's knee injury is sending him to the DL, but hopefully just for the minimum time.

Ricky Jordan is called up from Cornwall to take his spot.

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May 23rd, 1989

Spike Owen hit a two run home run in the 8th to force extra inning sand then walked it off with an RBI single in the 10th to give the Jays a 6-5 win over the Twins!

Ryne Sandberg also homered for Toronto.

WP - Michael Klinger (1-2)
LP - Greg Harris (4-2)

Record - 16-29

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Ricky Jordan is sent back to Cornwall (without seeing any action).

Sergio Martinez is called up.

Laurent Dupuis is Designated for Assignment.

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May 24th, 1989

What a story!

Sergio Martinez, called up to spell the injured/tired catching corps of the Jays, plays his first major league game and hits a 10th inning RBI single for the walk-off victory! Toronto beat the Twins 3-2.

WP - Antonio Gonzalez (2-0)
LP - Greg Harris (4-3)

Record - 17-29

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Lee Gibson signed a minor league contract.

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May 26th, 1989

The White Sox put the boots to the Jays, pounding them 10-4.

Rickey Henderson homered for Toronto.

WP - Rodger Bland (1-3)
LP - Roger Clemens (7-2)

Record - 17-30

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May 27th, 1989

Jim Acker gave up six runs in the 9th for his first blown save, as the Jays fell 12-9 to the White Sox.

Mike Marshall hit a grand slam for Toronto.

WP - Jesse Orosco (1-0)
LP - Jim Acker (0-1)

Record - 17-31

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George Brett of the Yankees collected career hit #2500.

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The All-Star Voting Update came out and the The Blue Jays have players running in 2nd at a number of positions.

2B - Ryne Sandberg (behind Ronnie Ross, Orioles)
SS - Spike Owen (Jody Reed, Royals)
CF - Sam Wilson (Ellis Burks, Angels)
DH - Paul Molitor (Kirby Puckett, Angels)

Michael Klinger is in 4th amongst relief pitchers.

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May 28th, 1989

Dave Stieb pitched the Jays to a 5-3 win over the White Sox.

In the 7th, Toronto hit three home runs in four batters as Fred Turner, Paul Molitor, and Rickey Henderson all went deep.

WP - Dave Stieb (4-5)
Save - Barry Jones (1)
LP - Storm Davis (2-5)

Record - 18-31

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May 29th, 1989

Cleveland picked up a 9th inning, walk off win over the Jays, winning 5-4.

WP - Norm Charlton (2-2)
LP - Israel Sanchez (0-2)

Record - 18-32

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Players of the Week: Dave Henderson, White Sox & Phil Bradley, Giants

The Jays have moved up a little, to #23 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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May 30th, 1989

The Jays' push fell short as they lost 6-5 to Cleveland.

Ryne Sandberg homered for Toronto.

WP - Kuniaki Sakamoto (2-1)
Save - Norm Charlton (11)
LP - Steve Ray (1-1)

Record - 18-33

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May 31st, 1989

The Jays led by as much as five behind two Rickey Henderson home runs but they let it get away and fell 9-8 to Cleveland.

Ryne Sandberg also homered for Toronto.

WP - Dave Wagner (2-0)
LP - Rafael Perez (0-2)

Record - 18-34

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Howard Richmond of Cornwall was named his AAA league's Pitcher of the Month.

Richard Evans of Stratford was named his A league's Pitcher of the Month.


MAY AWARDS

PITCHER - Roger Clemens, White Sox & Mike Scott, Reds

HITTER - George Brett, Yankees & Fred McGriff, Astros

ROOKIE - Oliver Trent, Brewers & Larry Higgins, Padres


Sent to Cornwall: Jim Acker

Called Up: Lee Guetterman, Ricky Jordan

Placed on Waivers: Juan Romano

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June 2nd, 1989

The Blue Jays squandered many chances and fell 4-2 to the Red Sox.

WP - Jack Rogers (4-2)
Save - Ramon Espinoza (2)
LP - Orel Hershiser (2-7)

Record - 18-35

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June 3rd, 1989

The Toronto defense allowed three unearned runs and it really cost them as they fell 6-5 to the Red Sox.

Ryne Sandberg hit his team-leading tenth home run of the season.

The is five losses in a row for the Blue Jays.

WP - Scott Bankhead (5-5)
Save - Ramon Espinoza (3)
LP - Nolan Ryan (3-4)

Record - 18-36