J.A. Happ put together a quality start tonight throwing six innings, giving up seven hits, and only one run to the Yankees. He was helped along to the win by Ryan Goins, who got the offense going tonight; going 3 for 4 with two RBIs. In his first at bat he hit a double to […]
Day: April 13, 2016
Blue Jays Recall Pat Venditte, Designate Arnold Leon for Assignment
Everyone’s favourite switch-pitcher is now on the Blue Jays active roster. The @BlueJays have recalled L/RHP Pat Venditte from @BuffaloBisons. RHP Arnold Leon has been DFA. pic.twitter.com/6BlIULSOro — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 13, 2016 With Franklin Morales injured and Brett Cecil struggling, the addition of a second left-handed option to the Jays’ bullpen makes […]
How Bad Umpiring and Mental Mistakes Cost the Blue Jays
There are some games in a 162 games season that stick out more than others. Tuesday night’s game featuring the Jays and Yankees is a perfect example of one of these games. This might surprise you given the multitude of late-game losses suffered in the early goings, of the 2016 season, but yesterday sticks out. […]
One At-Bat: Arnold Leon vs. Steven Souza
Hello! Welcome to the inaugural One At-Bat of the 2016 season. I like to imagine that this is a regular feature where I religiously hunt down the best confrontation between a Blue Jay and an opponent, and present it a pitch by pitch format. Sometimes looking for those head-to-head matchups makes me giddy. Other times […]
Recap: Yankees 3 Blue Jays 2; Sanchez Sharp as Offense Whiffs Again
The Blue Jays were hoping the return of their normal lineup with Josh Donaldson at third base and Chris Collabello at first base would result in a jump start to the offense on Tuesday night against the New York Yankees. However, the team was facing Masahiro Tanaka, who has dominated the Blue Jays in the past with a 2.23 […]