Notes on Rickard, Tillman, McFarland and more

Notes on Rickard, Tillman, McFarland and more
The Blue Jays won today in New York, leaving the Orioles and Red Sox 1 1/2 games out of first place in the American League East. Outfielder Joey Rickard will have his right thumb in a splint for another two to three weeks following today's appointment with a hand specialist. The Orioles were hoping that Rickard would be available by Sept. 1, but that date no longer is attainable. However, they still anticipate that he will play next month. Manager Buck Showalter used one of his favorite...