We have launched a Patreon account! If you like what we do, and are able to help us out, please click the button below to become an Artificial Turf Wars Patron. Every little bit goes a long way. Episode 50 In their annual 25 in 50 episode, Greg and Josh cover the entire (likely) opening […]
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On Learning to Accept Marco Estrada’s Unorthodox Success
The conventions of sabermetric analysis are a funny thing. In theory, they should be agile and flexible; those following them should willing to adapt to new data findings. However, in practice that’s not always the case. Just as old-school baseball fans believe in closer mentalities and clutch performances, new school fans have DIPS theory and a standard […]
What Would it Cost To Have Ryan Goins’ Glove on the Roster?
Once again, it’s crunch time around the MLB spring camps. Rosters must shrink to 25 men by opening day, and although injuries can change things at the last minute, front offices are whittling the numbers down every day. Some players have options, some others have opt outs. Eventually, the game of musical chairs will end, and […]
The Top Prospects to Watch For at Each Blue Jays MiLB Affiliate
Writer’s Note: It is still early for us to know (officially) exactly where each player will be assigned, but for most of the higher profile guys, one can make a pretty good educated guess. I’ll likely be wrong on one or two of these guys, but it should be pretty accurate overall. Also, this preview […]
A Fantasy Baseball Guide to the 2017 Toronto Blue Jays
If you play fantasy baseball, you likely spend March pouring over rankings spreadsheets and mock drafting away those lazy Monday afternoons at the office. Don’t worry, we won’t tell. Here at BP, a few local sites have decided to band together to help provide you with some fantasy insights into the players from teams they see […]
Reviewing Stroman’s MVP Performance
Shouldering a championship trophy half his size, last night’s starter for Team USA contained his grin under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium as he soaked in his new title. Marcus Stroman, World Baseball Classic MVP. That’ll look really nice on the resume next to a B.A. in Sociology from Duke. Last night was possibly the […]
Don’t Sweat The Opening Day Roster
The Blue Jays came into spring training with a few questions to be answered on their roster. As of yet, they don’t have everything resolved, and injuries have given them a few additional concerns. While indestructible mountain Josh Donaldson appears to be fully on the road to recovery, the Jays still have Steve Pearce, Devon Travis, […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 49: Rays the Bar
We have launched a Patreon account! If you like what we do, and are able to help us out, please click the button below to become an Artificial Turf Wars Patron. Every little bit goes a long way. Episode 49 Danny Russell of DRays Bay stop by to discuss the Rays in the final episode […]
Gibby the Best: Blue Jays to Extend John Gibbons
Update: Source says #BlueJays and John Gibbons reach agreement on extension that adds two guaranteed years plus 2020 option. Steve Phillips first — Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 21, 2017 It appears as though the deal may be done, keeping ol’ Gibbers around through at least 2019, with a club option for 2020. With his current […]
2016: A Jose Bautista Baseball Odyssey
Baseball lends itself so naturally to storytelling, and its narratives are often so compelling and affecting, because it is a sport centered around the journeys of heroes. From the passing and return of each season down to the play structure of the game itself, baseball is a circular journey, a tale of there and back again […]








