After loading up with some new talent following a disappointing, playoff-less 2005 season, the Minnesota Twins opened 2006 north of the border in Toronto and rode an early-season rollercoaster for the first few weeks. A classic Johan Santana vs Roy Halladay clash christened the new 162-game slate on April 4, and the home Jays got […]
A lot of the attention in the sporting world — including occasionally that of your humble author — was elsewhere on Thursday afternoon, with the start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. However, even with the World Baseball Classic having come to a close, there’s still plenty of spring training action left to go before […]
The Jays made a couple of announcements in one this morning. They are changing the ‘Level of Excellence’ to the ‘Hall of Excellence’, which will be a display on the 100 level right field concourse. I’ll admit I like the Level of Excellence because you can see it in telecasts, from most of the park […]
The Toronto Blue Jays went from finishing last in the AL East (74-88) in 2024 to being one inning away from a World Series title last season. The Jays won the division (94-68) with a tiebreaker over the Yankees before securing the American League crown in 2025. The Orioles, after finishing 75-87 last season, can […]
Orioles 3 Blue Jays 2 The offense didn’t do much today, just five hits on the day. Batters, starters: Subs: Pitching: Josh Fleming started, going 2 innings, the first was terrible. 3 hits, 2 earned, walk. The second inning was quick, 3 up, 3 down. He had 2 k. Others: Tomorrow the Jays host the […]
Time is winding down for Orioles spring training. The O’s have just four days left in Florida before heading north for a pair of home-and-home exhibition games against the Nationals and then Opening Day. This afternoon the O’s play their second and final spring game against the defending AL champion Blue Jays. They won’t see […]
First of all, cheers to the Venezuela for winning the WBC. It seemed like the odds were stacked against them, having to play for the second night in a row and now being able to lose the reliever who got them past Italy. The reaction of their players and the Venezuelan fans make the whole […]
The Jays made a bit of news today: Jonatan Clase has been optioned to Buffalo. This is his last option year. And Javen Coleman, Michael Plassmeyer, Geovanny Planchart, Sean Keys, Charles McAdoo and Arjun Nimmala have been assigned to the Jays minor league camp. Some of those guys got a fair bit of playing time, […]
Since there is no Jays Spring game today, let’s have an OpenThread. Use this thread to talk about (almost) anything that you want to (stay within site rules). I’m looking at you Taco. If you want a subject to start, tell us about your favourite holiday you’ve had, or tell us about somewhere you would […]
Jays 5 Marlins 4 (Six innings, rain-shortened) A win is a win. Pitchers: Batters, starters: Others: I hate rain shortened spring games. I want to see the young guys late him the game. I know what Springer, Lukes, Schneider and all look like at the plate. Tomorrow the Jays have an off-day. Wednesday they host […]
26-year-old Ben Cowles has been on the Cubs, the Blue Jays, and the White Sox so far this year. The aim is obvious, to get him off the 40-man roster and onto the Triple-A team. If he gets put on waivers, someone claims him, and the circus is back in town. Cowles can play a […]
The Jays are busing to Jupiter, Florida, to play the Marlins. Google Maps says 3.5 hours, which is a long time on a bus. But a number of the veterans are going for the ride. Even George Springer. He really must want the at bats, because he could easily say ‘I don’t want to go’ […]
We haven’t done one of these Question Time things for a few days, but lets try this one? Who of the Jays minor leaguers has impressed you the most this spring? I’m going to pick Brandon Valenzuela. He’s hitting the ball well, 7 for 23 with a home run and I’ve liked his glove behind […]
On December 8, 2009, the Yankees were part of a three-team trade that brought Curtis Granderson’s big smile to the Bronx. New York acquired the center fielder from the Detroit Tigers while sending Austin Jackson and Phil Coke to Detroit and Ian Kennedy to Arizona. The larger trade also included Edwin Jackson going from Detroit […]
As the Red Sox approach Opening Day, it’s time to start taking at look at the other American League playoff contenders. Next up, a team that may still be recovering from baseball heartbreak. What’s this team’s deal? The Toronto Blue Jays were inches away. Minutes away. One play or bounce away. They took the Los […]
The Mets beat the Blue Jays in a rain-shortened exhibition game this afternoon in Port St. Lucie, and the most important part of the whole thing was that Francisco Lindor played in his first Grapefruit League game since undergoing hand surgery at the very beginning of spring training. Lindor went 1-for-3 with a run scored […]
There has been a lot of baseball lately. I’m not in middle season baseball watching shape yet. Today’s lineups: Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS METS George Springer – DH Francisco Lindor – SS Daulton Varsho – CF Marcus Semien – 2B Davis Schneider – 2B Bo Bichette – 3B Addison Barger – 3B Jorge Polanco – […]
There isn’t a lot for Blue Jays’ news this morning. The team has announced that Kevin Gausman will be our opening day starter. So far he’s thrown 4.1 innings of ‘official spring’ ball so fair. He hasn’t allowed a run, with four hits, one walk and six strikeouts. Last year he had a 3.59 ERA […]
Tigers 6 Blue Jays 1 Another great start from Max Scherzer. He went 4.2 scoreless innings, 2 hits, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. He threw 65 pitches. It looks like he’s already ready for the regular season. Two start and no earned runs against. Other pitchers: Batters, starters: Others: Jays are 8-11 on the spring. […]
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Time/Place: 1:07 p.m., TD Ballpark – Dunedin, FLSB Nation Site: Bluebird BanterMedia: MLB Network, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal vs. RHP Max Scherzer Lineups TIGERS BLUE JAYS Parker Meadows – DH George Springer – LF Kevin McGonigle – 3B Davis Schneider – 2B Matt Vierling – CF […]
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Twins 1 Blue Jays 6 A win. Cody Ponce had troubles finding the strike zone, but he didn’t give up a run. He gave up 4 walks and 2 hits, with 2 strikeouts. He came out of the game with 2 out in the second inning and then came back in to get the first […]
The Jays are playing the Phillies today. The game is free on MLB tv. I don’t see that it is on Sportsnet. Lineups: Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS PHILLIES George Springer – DH Trea Turner – SS Davis Schneider – LF Brandon Marsh – RF Tyler Heineman – C Alec Bohm – 1B Daulton Varsho – […]
Trey Yesavage is a 22-year-old, right-handed pitcher. He was our first round draft pick (20th overall) in 2024. Trey got a $4,177,500 signing bonus (I’m trying to figure out how many beers I can get at the club at happy hour with 4.2 million, but let’s just say a lot. Of course, I would have […]
Here are the lineups, let’s discuss! For the Phillies: For the Blue Jays: