It’s been a good week for the Toronto Blue Jays. After ending the month of April three games below .500 with a 11-14 record – a month in which both the offense and bullpen struggled mightily – the Jays welcomed May with open arms and have begun the month 5-2 and are now an even […]
Author: Jenn Smith
Recap: Blue Jays 4, Rangers 3; Walk-Offs Are so Nice They Did It Twice
For the second night in a row, the Blue Jays walked it off to win the game against the Texas Rangers. Aaron Sanchez got off to a rough start, giving up three straight hits to lead off the game, resulting in a 2-0 Rangers lead before the Blue Jays even had a turn to bat. The […]
This Week in Blue Jays: Chris Colabello, PEDs, and Believing
When Chris Colabello blasted a solo shot in the second inning off Edison Volquez in the ALCS to help propel the Blue Jays to 7-1 win and force a game six, he put the exclamation point on his incredible fairy tale season. The narrative writes itself: after having languished in the Independent Baseball League for […]
Recap: Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 3; Edwin Can’t Do Everything
The Blue Jays played their first outdoor game of the season, a chilly affair in Boston to open up a four game series against their division rivals. With the notable exception of Edwin Encarnacion smashing his first two dingers of the season, this game had little for Blue Jays fans to enjoy. Red Sox starter Rick […]
This Week in Blue Jays: A Tumultuous First Week for Toronto
The beginning of a new baseball season always brings with it a sense of renewed hope – the feeling that anything and everything is possible. When the Toronto Blue Jays took the field on Opening Day last Sunday, many fans felt more than just hope – they welcomed the 2016 season with the belief that […]
How the Jays Pitchers Compare to the AL East
There is no doubt that the Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2016 season a better team than they fielded at the beginning of last year. Players and fans alike have every reason to believe that the Jays not only can repeat as American League East champions, but have a legitimate chance of representing the American […]
How the Jays Position Players Compare to the AL East
There is no doubt that the 2016 Toronto Blue Jays are a better team than they were at the start of last season. Despite winning the AL East by six games with a record of 93-69 and leading the majors in runs scored, it wasn’t until the second half of the season after the Jays […]
Aaron Sanchez Named to the Rotation; Hutch to AAA
The biggest question this Blue Jays offseason has finally been answered: Aaron Sanchez will begin the 2016 season in the starting rotation, with Gavin Floyd in the bullpen. Sanchez in rotation, Floyd in pen — Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 28, 2016 Both Sanchez and Floyd have been superb this spring. In twenty innings pitched, Sanchez […]
This Week in Blue Jays: The 2016 Choice is Clear
In this space, Jenn Smith takes a look back at the recent stories surrounding the Blue Jays and provides her thoughts on the matter, with links to some of the original sources. Look for this series on Sunday mornings to help you catch up on the goings on in Jays land. There is no doubt […]
This Week in Blue Jays: A Successful Chemistry Experiment
In this space, Jenn Smith takes a look back at the recent stories surrounding the Blue Jays and provides her thoughts on the matter, with links to some of the original sources. Look for this series on Sunday mornings to help you catch up on the goings on in Jays land. I will be the first to […]