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Yankees' stiffest competition in AL East may be Blue Jays
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Blue Jays believe they can compete with Yankees but need to start
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Blue Jays 11, Orioles 1: A beatdown for the Birds from Baltimore
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Could This Be the Year the AL East Finally Flips? - The Ringer
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Jays' small window of opportunity closes with loss to A's
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Blue Jays activate right-hander Chad Green from 60-day injured list
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Goins belts grand slam as Jays begin final home series with 8-1
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The Blue Jays' struggles against AL East opponents may very well
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Yankees' stiffest competition in AL East may be Blue Jays