The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten a lot better starting pitching lately. Unfortunately, that hasn’t led to much consistency. It was a tough week of games. Road games against the White Sox and Red Sox. They deserved a better fate. Robbie Ray gave them a great outing on Tuesday night. He had a shutout going […]
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Voting for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game officially began on Thursday, June 3rd at 11:59 am. Representative of the cathartic nature of this season that has started to resemble normalcy, I’ve gotten into the voting season. Like way into it. I’ll be voting the maximum allowable of five times per 24-hour period, and I’ll also […]
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After some speculation, Alek Manoah made his major league debut this week. His call-up was seemingly equal parts a warranted promotion and also a necessary personnel move. The team had already exhausted its starting pitching resources. Some believe that Manoah should continue his development in the minors. He had been dominant but his overall lack […]
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Like any self-respecting baseball fan, I don’t look at the standings until at least June 1st. I’m making an exception this year because that date doesn’t jive with my regularly scheduled programming. Decided to do something a little different this week. I recorded a live reaction video and conversation with Belly Up Sports Baseball intern […]
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I have mixed feelings about the Blue Jays’ current home, TD Ballpark. On one hand, it’s a fun stadium with a short porch and the potential for a lot of home runs. If the wind is blowing off the lake just right, it can blow some would-be homers back into play. It can also be […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays have started to resemble the contending team pundits predicted at the onset of the 2021 season. They have gotten more consistent starting pitching, have shown off a powerful lineup, and boast one of MLB’s best bullpens. The fact that they’ve done this while dealing with a plethora of injuries and a […]
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Another newsworthy week for the Blue Jays as they traveled west to take on the Athletics and Astros. The series represented a homecoming of sorts for Marcus Semien and George Springer. Semien had spent the previous six seasons playing for the A’s. Springer had been a member of the Astros since making his big league […]
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After months of anticipation, George Springer finally made his regular-season debut for the Blue Jays this week. When Springer signed a 6-year, $150M deal with Toronto, I was elated. Now, if he can just make it through the slog of the month-long exhibition slate…Then came the abdominal tightness, the oblique strain, the setback. What started […]
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Bo Bichette has been the most polarizing member of the Toronto Blue Jays this season. From his tape-measure home runs to his “Bo Flow”, he’s a player who demands your attention. Unfortunately, he’s been garnering plenty of eyes on him due to his porous defense at shortstop. Bo Bichette hit this ball to Maine. pic.twitter.com/YdGQvkjaCW […]
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Bit of a different column this time. I’m still going to share my thoughts on the Blue Jays week, but I will also be writing about some baseball media. I made an appearance on the MLB Daily podcast and came across a couple of interesting reads. This is my MLB Media Week. MLB Daily I […]
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The Blue Jays looked to build momentum following a series win over the Yankees to start the season. Unfortunately, injuries have continued to run rampant throughout the roster. Prized free-agent signing George Springer appeared to be nearing a return to the lineup. He suffered a quad strain while running the bases mid-week and will be […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2021 season with considerable expectations. They signed two All-Star level players to add to a core of young talent unmatched in the league. The team also added several arms to their pitching staff. Despite the additions, pitching remained the biggest question mark entering the year. In the first series […]
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The positivity from the Blue Jays’ productive offseason has spilled into their Grapefruit League play. The rotation looks better than advertised and the lineup is dangerous. Their top prospects seem ready to make an impact soon. However, all that enthusiasm and momentum came to a screeching halt this week with a surge of injuries. Kirby […]
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This is the time of Spring Training where I just want the regular season to begin already! Focusing on the Blue Jays, in particular, fans have seen what they need to see. Several members of the expected lineup are mashing, pitchers have been putting up zeroes, and prospects are showing out. There are about two […]
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