The Chicago Cubs signed former Toronto closer B.J. Ryan to a minor league deal Thursday, hoping to add another left-hander to their bullpen. Released by the Blue Jays earlier this month, the 33-year-old Ryan will first report to the Cubs' spring training complex in ...

The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list. Toronto announced the moves before Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay. Ryan has struggled this season, going 1-1 with a 6 ...

B.J. Ryan is nearing a return to the Toronto Blue Jays, but not as the team's closer. General manager J.P. Ricciardi says the Blue Jays will continue to use Scott Downs in the ninth inning even after Ryan rejoins the club. That could happen ...