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On Duane Ward’s Passing
The Blue Jays announced that Duane Ward passed away in Toronto. He was in Toronto for the ceremony for the World Series winning teams, but didn’t get to the ceremony Saturday. They say he died of natural causes. He was just 62. Far too young. We mentioned that it was strange that Tom Henke was […]
Jays Get Great Pitching, Win 1-0
White Sox 0 Blue Jays 1 You really shouldn’t win if you only score one run. I’d search to figure this out, but there are very few 1-0 games in a season. We got our run in the fourth. Vladimir Guerrero doubled off the center wall, just a couple of feet short of a home […]
White Sox @ Jays Game Thread
A win would be nice, or at least score a bunch of runs. The Jays are honoring the players from our World Series wins today. And the Joe Carter statue is being unveiled. Being honest, I don’t see us having enough pitching to go on a sort of run needed to make the playoff. They […]
Saturday Bantering: Little And Estrada Called Up
We made it to another weekend. There are only ten of these weekends left this season Yesterday’s game was the latest in a series of terrible games this year. I’m wondering if they can continue to go with Spencer Miles one of five starts. But then, I don’t know who the next choice is. And […]
Jays Lose to White Sox, 12-4
Well, I guess the four day break didn’t solve everything that’s wrong with the Blue Jays. This one got out of hand early, with the eventual winning run scoring in the second inning. The pitching was bad, and while the offence managed three home runs they were still held to just seven hits by an […]
White Sox @ Blue Jays Game Thread
I’m busy all day today, so getting a Game Thread together early in case I can’t get to it later. Lineups haven’t been announce yet. Spencer Miles (4-1, 2.85) and former Jay Anthony Kay (6-4, 4.23). I wonder if they can push Miles thru five innings? At least the pen is rested. Hopefully some time […]
Happy Birthday Adam Lind And Steve Delabar
Adam Lind turns 43 today. Adam Lind was on our prospect list when I first joined BBB. I remember the debate about whether he’d become a “40 home run” player. That didn’t happen, but very few players ever reach that mark. Lind made his MLB debut as a September call-up in 2006 and performed admirably. […]
Thursday Jays Notes
Out last off-day of the All-Star break. There is an MLB game today, the Mets and Phillies are playing tonight. The Jays play tomorrow night, it is an Apple TV game, only of those things I hate. The Jays have Spencer Miles starting tomorrow. I don’t understand why we have a bullpen type day after […]
Off-Day Open Thread
The All-Star game, as these things generally are, was pretty much a bore. The three Blue Jays each had their moments: I thought John did a good job of trying get everyone into the game. I think it would suck to be invited to the All-Star game and not play We get two more days […]
All-Star Game Open Thread
I’m not the target market for the All-Star game. I’ll likely watch until Clement bats. And I’m interested in watching how Dylan Cease does. I’m happy for him getting the starting role. The lineups: I did watch the World Cup game today and was surprised that Spain beat France so easily. Tomorrow, I have more […]
Poll Time: Which Jays Batter Will Improve The Most In The Second Half?
I thought I’d ask the question, Who do you think will improve the most the second half of the season? I planned on have all the Jays regulars in the poll, but I’m limited to six option in the poll. Oh well. There is room for any of our hitters to improve, but let’s go […]
Blue Jays All-Star Memories: The 1993 All-Star Game
After the Jays won the 1992 World Series, Cito Gaston was named manager of the American League team for the 1993 All-Star Game. Three Jays—Joe Carter, John Olerud, and Roberto Alomar—were selected as starters by fan vote, a testament to the enthusiasm of Blue Jays fans. Cito further demonstrated his loyalty by adding four more […]
Open Thread For Home Run Derby
I’ll admit, I have no interest in the home run. I think my lack of interest comes, in part, from listening to Chris Berman saying back back back back back back, like he was a chicken. But, mostly, because it the home run derby is the same thing over and over. But I realize, my […]
Happy Birthday Bill Caudill
Bill Caudill celebrates his 70th birthday today. For those unfamiliar, Caudill was the Blue Jays’ answer to B.J. Ryan back in the 1980s. He broke into the majors with the Cubs, then found his stride as one of baseball’s elite closers in Seattle, before moving to Oakland, where he racked up 36 saves in a […]
Favourite Blue Jays All-Star Memories: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia and Afredo Griffin?
With All-Star week upon us, I wanted to share a few favorite All-Star memories, beginning with 1984. In 1984, for the first time, more than one of our players was named to the All-Star team—we had three: Dave Stieb, Damaso Garcia, and Alfredo Griffin. Stieb earned his fourth All-Star nod that year. He ultimately set […]
Blue Jays Draft Recap: Day 2
The second 80% of the 2026 MLB amateur draft occurred yesterday afternoon. The Blue Jays made 16 additional picks following the three they had yesterday. The theme today was cutting deals. The Jays will likely need to come up with extra money to pay Cole Carlon and Will Brick, both of whom were generally expected […]
Jays Lose To Padres
Blue Jays 4 Padres 3 A rough eight cost them. Hoffman in. Xander Bogaerts, leading off, ground one softly (63.4 mph) up the middle, but between second and short. Ernie Clement got to it too deep to make a play. Bogaerts stole second. Manny Machado lined a single to center, scoring the run. Gavin Sheets […]
Blue Jays @ Padres Game Thread
Game three with the Padres. A series win would be nice. Please score some runs. And this is the end of the first half of the season. I had someone argue with me about the first half thing. But I don’t make the rules, baseball says everything before the All-Star break is the first half, […]
Sunday Jays Notes: Cease To Start All-Star Game
Happy Sunday. Dylan Cease will be the starter for the AL in the All-Star game, John Schneider has decided. The nice part about being All-Star manager is that you can give your own players a little treat (not that Cease doesn’t deserve the starter role). Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay are the other Blue Jays […]
Draft Day 2 Open Thread
As with yesterday, use this open thread to discuss the draft as it happens. We’ll also have a regular game thread closer to 4:00. The Jays have all of their picks today, starting with #164 overall in the fifth round and then selecting 29th in each round thereafter.
Jays Lose Pitching Non-Duel to Padres 8-7
Seventeen walks, eleven issued by the Jays, against just seven strikeouts. Really, on both sides, some of the worst pitching you’ll see in a major league game. Five Jays pitchers played, and all but Spencer Miles gave up a run. On the positive side, the offence actually showed up. They managed seven runs on eight […]
Blue Jays Draft Recap: Day 1
Today was the first day of the 2026 MLB amateur draft. The Jays made three picks, after losing their second rounder as a penalty for signing Dylan Cease, and had their first pick moved back 10 spots (effectively into the top of the second round) for exceeding the second luxury tax threshold last season. Pick […]
Blue Jays @ Padres Game Thread
We are going out for drinks with friends as the ten days of Stampede partying is running out, so I’m going to miss out on tonight’s game. But going to find a spot to watch England’s World Cup game, wearing my jersey. Just as I was leaving there was this….amazing that someone who can throw […]
Draft Day 1 Open Thread
Today marks the first of two days of the 2026 MLB amateur draft. You can find part 1 of our draft preview (schedule and rules, etc.) here, and part 2 (some first round names to watch) here. The Jays pick at #39 overall and again at #103 and #131. The first selection will probably occur […]
Okamoto Homers, Jays Win
Blue Jay 5 Padres 3 A three-game win streak. A few days ago that would have seemed impossible. We owe this one to Kazuma Okamoto, who hit a three-run home run in the fifth. In that fifth inning, Myles Straw started it with a bunt single (very nicely done Straw). Jonatan Clase flied out. Then […]
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