They say that pitching wins championships. We’re not quite sure who “they” are, and we think the Toronto bats could probably disagree, but who are we to argue? So here at BP Toronto we’ve decided to make starting pitching a focus, so that when the Jays finally raise that World Series banner, we can look […]
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Recap: Rays 5, Blue Jays 3; Controversial Bullpen Management Aids in Jays Late Loss
In a similar fashion to last night’s game, the Blue Jays lost after holding the lead into the late innings. This game was not determined by a controversial umpires decision, but rather a controversial decision by John Gibbons. Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in the 3rd inning, which turned out to be the only offense […]
Why Anthony Alford is Poised to Take the Next Step
The major league baseball season has been underway for a few days now, but the minor leaguers have been patiently waiting for their turn. That all changes tomorrow when all the full-season affiliates finally take the field for real. For the Blue Jays, all eyes (that aren’t trained on Tampa Bay) will be on top […]
Recap: Rays 3, Blue Jays 2; Jays Lose After Controversial Replay Review
A great start from Aaron Sanchez was undone by a late Rays rally, as the Blue Jays picked up their first loss of the season, dropping this game 3-2 to the Rays. Aaron Sanchez had a great outing, going seven strong innings, and it was the usually excellent Brett Cecil who picked up the loss, […]
What We Already Know About the 2016 Blue Jays
The beginning of the regular season is always full of the stories that emerged throughout spring training. Some of these stories hint at breakthroughs, adjustments, and developments that have the potential to bode very well for the 2016 Blue Jays; Aaron Sanchez has developed his secondary stuff and put on weight (so why are we […]
Recap: Blue Jays 5, Rays 3; Dickey Dances and Saunders Smashes
Didn’t we just do this? The Blue Jays won another 5-3 game, though they took a bit of a different path to get there today. Dingers, umpires, knuckleballs, and the Blue Jays going to the bullpen early rather than the Rays. R.A. Dickey picked up the win, going the minimum five innings but getting the job […]
How the Blue Jays Can Win 100 Games
It’s inevitable that, as April approaches, various pundits will weigh in with their predictions for the upcoming season. Such will soon be the case at BP Toronto. However, having already heard many people venture a guess, as well as having taken note of the results of various projections, I find myself with an outlying opinion. […]
Recap: Blue Jays 5, Rays 3; Stroman Dominates While Tulo Homers
Well that was fun, eh? From the get go, the Blue Jays made this an entertaining game to watch. Before Chris Archer could get settled down, the offense made him throw 34 pitches in the first inning and with Marcus Stroman on the mound, the two runs they scored was almost enough for the entire […]
Baseball is Back: Rays Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays April 3rd – April 6th For the first time in 163 days, real Blue Jays baseball is back, and it’s so incredibly exciting. Even for this first series alone, there’s so much to look forward to: Marcus Stroman’s quick pitch, J.A. pppp’s return to the team, and Aaron Sanchez’s […]
The 9 Greatest Opening Day Performances in Blue Jays History
The 9 is a monthly list series that will take a look at interesting parts of Blue Jays history, with an attempt to throw in a fun fact or two for every entry. Why nine? Well, there are nine innings and nine players on the field, so it seemed like a proper baseball number. Without […]









