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Today in Jays history: Jays win in 18 innings
Thirteen Years Ago The Blue Jays and Rangers played 18 innings; best of all, the good guys won. I miss these kinds of games. It was one of those games that felt like it would never end. Early on, we scored three runs in the third inning. Edwin Encarnacion singled. Adam Lind walked, moving Edwin […]
Happy Birthday John Gibbons
Today, John Gibbons celebrates his 64th birthday. Gibby was the Blue Jays’ manager for eleven seasons—nine full seasons and two part seasons. The team had a 793-789 record under his helm, and we made it to the playoffs twice during his tenure. Gibbons’ first stint began mid-2004, as the Jays sought change after Carlos Tosca. […]
Jays Get A Comeback Win
Orioles 4 Blue Jays 6 This had all the signs of being another one of those games. After 5 innings, we were down 4-0. Through four innings, Kevin Gausman had allowed one base runner, then it all fell apart in the fifth. Strikeout, home run, pop out, triple, double, home run, strikeout. 13 total bases […]
Orioles @ Jays Game Thread
Game #66. Davis Schneider has walked 22 times in 52 PA in Buffalo. Generally, I’d think that was a good thing. But he’s hitting .185. I really think he needs to swing more. I don’t think MLB pitchers will walk a guy 43% of the time. On the flip side, Triple A pitches should be […]
Jays Win!
Orioles 4 Blue Jays 6 That seemed like the Ernie Clement show. His defense, especially in the ninth inning, was amazing. And he was 2 for 3, with a home run, triple, 3 RBI, 3 runs. What a day he had. Spencer Miles did a nice job as the ‘bulk’ guy, going 4.1 innings, allowing […]
Orioles @ Jays Game Thread
I’m putting this together early, cause I’m running off to get a scan on this foot that I did something to. It is feeling much better today, but the doctor wants to see what I did. It was the strangest thing Spencer Miles is actually getting the start today. Simeon Woods Richardson will likely get […]
Jays Crushed By Orioles
Orioles A Lot Blue. Jays A little. That was less than fun. Everything that mattered happened in the bottom of the fifth and the top of the sixth. The Jays scored two in the top of the fifth. With two out George Springer reached on catcher interference, yet again. They are going to name catcher […]
Orioles At Jays Game Thread
Another Trey Day. It seems like a good day to get a win streak going. I’m hopeful. And it is Pride Day. And the roof is open. Aall is good in the world. Or will be if the Jays win. Apparently the Jays are moving Sean Keys up to Buffalo. He was doing great in […]
Jays Roster Move: Woods Richardson Added, Dallas To Bisons
Beucase this is a day ending in Y the Jay have made a roster move. Simeon Woods Richardson is active for tonight’s game. Chad Dallas is on his way to Buffalo. 3.2 good innings from Dallas, thank you very much, 2 hits, 1 earned, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts. SWR wasn’t good for the Twins, this […]
Today in Jays History: First game played at Skydome
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Blue Jays’ first game at the SkyDome. The stadium officially opened a couple of days earlier with a gala event featuring Oscar Peterson and comedian Andrea Martin. On June 8, Rod Stewart performed the first concert at the venue. I wonder if he has changed his setlist since […]
Jays Beat Chris Sale And Braves
Blue Jay 7 Braves 2 I figured the Chris Sale start would be the tough one to win, but wrong again. The Jays scored: We had 16 hits. 16. That’s more than we’ve had in a week. And we were 7 for 18 with RISP. How many times does a team get 18 runners into […]
Game #63 GameThread: Jays @ Braves
The final game in Atlanta. They’ve lost the series and four in a row, and avoiding the sweep will be difficult with Chris Sale on the mound. They’ve gone for a righty maximizing lineup to try to counter, which has Charles McAdoo at second and Daulton Varsho and Andres Gimenez sitting. That will make defence […]
Hitting Coaches?
I often wonder about the value of hitting coaches. I mean, I understand they have a value, and even when things are going poorly, I get that hitters need someone to talk to about their craft. And, nowadays, I feel that they pretty much tell guys the same thing. They, of course, all have their […]
Today In Jays History: Jays Come Back From 10-0 To Beat Red Sox
37 Years Ago Today This is one of my all-time favorite games, played in 1989. But then any game where we beat the Red Sox is a favorite game. The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 13-11 in 12 innings. After six innings, the Red Sox led 10-0. Alex Sanchez started for the Jays. He […]
Jays Trade For Simeon Woods Richardson
It is a the second coming of Simeon Woods Richardson. You will likely remember that the Jays picked him (along with Anthony Kay) up from the Mets for Marcus Stroman back in 2019. I remember it mostly because I was in Toronto at the time and was at a game with Matt W and we […]
Jays Score More Than Two Runs, Still Lose
Blue Jays 3 Braves 7 We got more than 2 runs!!!! They should have scored a few runs in the first inning. It started single (Nathan Lukes), single (Yohendrick Piñango) and walk (Vladimir Guerrero). The walk included Vlad challenging a called strike, which, the review showed, was easily a strike. I hate blowing a challenge […]
Blue Jays vs. Braves Game Thread
Game two of the series with the Braves. More scoring would be nice today. The team says that Chad Dallas is up with the team, in case they need an extra arm tomorrow. I suppose that depends on how deep Patrick Corbin can go in tonight’s game. The cool thing about the rule that you […]
Will The Jays Next 100 Games Be Better Than The Last 60?
I always say it is hardest to blog about a middling team. A bad team, lots to talk about. A good team, lots to talk about. One in the middle? I think the Jays will get better. I think getting Alejandro Kirk back will help a lot. I think getting, you know, five actual starting […]
Happy Birthday Kawasaki, Molina, Liriano
Today marks Munenori Kawasaki’s 45th birthday. Kawasaki spent two full seasons and part of a third with the Blue Jays, appearing in 201 games and posting a .242/.326/.301 slash line with a 1.6 bWAR. He also spent time with the Mariners and Cubs, and, of course, enjoyed 12 seasons in Japan’s Pacific League. But what […]
Jays Lose Another, This Time To The Braves
Blue Jays 3 Braves 4 That wasn’t Kevin Gausman’s best game. 6 innings, 5 hits, 4 earned, 2 walks, 8 strikeouts and a home run. Of course, when you get 18 outs and 8 of them are strikeouts, it seems like it should be a good game. But, he gave up 2 in the first […]
Blue Jays vs. Braves Game Thread
Game one of three in Atlanta. There is some rain in the forecast, but it sounds like the game should happen.The Braves have been through several ballparks, in the last few years, none with a roof. But it sounds like the game should happen. There is hockey tonight too, which may make my decision to […]
Blue Jays News: Dylan Cease Rehab Start Saturday
The Jays shared some injury news today: Apparently it is raining in Atlanta. I’m hoping the game will happen, because I’ve planed to watch at the bar with a friend, and, if the game doesn’t happen, we’ll have to talk or something. Tonight’s lineup: Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS BRAVES George Springer – DH Ronald Acuna […]
View From the Other Side: Ivan the Great from Battery Power
The Jays finally got a day off after finishing 17 straight games with a 10-7 record. But back at it tonight, they are facing the team with the best record in all of baseball: Atlanta Braves. The Braves have gone 40-20 so far this season, burying their closest competitors at 9.5 games back out of […]
Taking Wing: Charles McAdoo
In this column, I normally focus on guys who, you know, haven’t actually taken wing yet. But I missed Charles McAdoo after saying I’d feature him, and he really has had an interesting season, so I figured that in spite of 8 PA and a home run with the big club he’d still be an […]
Off-Day OpenThread
The Jays and we get a day off. As much as I enjoy baseball, I don’t mind days off. We are using the evening to see a National Geographic lecture. Yes, I’m that old. So we have time for an OpenThread. Use it to chat about anything you like, within site rules. It doesn’t have […]
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