LEADING OFF: Blue Jays try for 9th W in row, Greinke streak

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak, left, high-fives Kevin Pillar as Josh Donaldson (20) greets Troy Tulowitzki after they defeated the New York Yankees 6-0 in a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak, left, high-fives Kevin Pillar as Josh Donaldson (20) greets Troy Tulowitzki after they defeated the New York Yankees 6-0 in a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

By Associated Press August 11, 2015 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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Since acquiring shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from Colorado, the Blue Jays are 11-0 with him in the starting lineup. Toronto has won eight straight overall and tries to extend the streak when it hosts Oakland. Tulowitzki, acquired July 28, is hitting .244 with three homers, two doubles and six RBIs in 12 appearances with the Blue Jays. At the time of the deal, Toronto was in fourth place in the AL East, trailing New York by eight games. Now, the Blue Jays are just 1 1/2 games behind.

NO “L” IN GREINKE