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Recap: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 2; A Perfect Ending to A Perfect Game

by Joshua Howsam October 4, 2016

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a do-or-die baseball game. The anticipation started to build as soon as the Blue Jays clinched the AL Wild Card spot, and hit a fever pitch sometime around 5:30 pm ET on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the game not starting for another two and a half hours, and the […]

Tags: 2016 Playoffs, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Wild Card Game |
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The Blue Jays’ Canadian Trio on the Playoffs in Toronto

by Evan Peaslee October 3, 2016

Toronto – The postseason is the biggest stage that Major League Baseball has to offer. It’s a time of high intensity, high pressure, and high stakes. Every little detail matters. In the course of a season, or even a game, a misplay or poor decision can go unnoticed. Lost in the greater context of events […]

Tags: Dalton Pompey, Michael Saunders, Russell Martin, Toronto Blue Jays |
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Recap: Blue Jays 2, Red Sox 1; Sanchez and Tulo Push the Jays to the Playoffs

by Jenn Smith October 2, 2016

The narrative for game 162 could not have been better scripted. Facing the American League East champions on David Ortiz’s final regular season game of his career, the Toronto Blue Jays sought to clinch a berth in the wild card game. Aaron Sanchez was charged with the task of tackling Boston’s potent lineup, a start that […]

Tags: Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays |
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This Week in Blue Jays: The Highlights and Lowlights of 2016

by Jenn Smith October 2, 2016

After six months of baseball, it has come down to this. Game 162. After all the elation and frustration, the hopefulness and heartache, the fate of the 2016 Toronto Blue Jays has come down to the final game. A win today means the Jays will host the wild card game on Tuesday night. Should they […]

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Recap: Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 3; Ortiz Haunts Jays Again

by Jenn Smith September 30, 2016

With just three game remaining in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays shipped up to Boston to play their ultimate – and by far most important – series of 2016. After having played 159 games, the Jays found themselves in a tie with the Baltimore Orioles for the wild card position, with Detroit and […]

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Recap: Orioles 4, Blue Jays 0; Not With a Bang But a Whimper

by Mike Passador September 29, 2016

The Blue Jays entered the pivotal rubber match against Baltimore with a chance to all but lock up a wild card spot. The final home game of the season was also the potential last home appearance for a number of important and beloved Blue Jays. Rather than send the crowd home happy, the Jays frittered […]

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays |
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Searching for Cecil: Brett’s Bizarre Usage

by Joshua Howsam September 28, 2016

Last night, with the Blue Jays leading the Orioles 5-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Troy Tulowitzki hit a two out double off of Oliver Drake. What was noteworthy about the seemingly innocuous two-bagged was that Roberto Osuna had been warming up, but Brett Cecil got up beside him (his second warm up […]

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Storylines to Look for in the Most Important Week of the Year

by Nick Dika September 28, 2016

As the days continue to fall off the calendar, the Blue Jays get closer and closer to facing the Orioles in a one-game battle for a ticket to the ALDS. Before they are afforded this luxury, they’re fighting for their playoff lives against those very same Orioles this week at the Rogers Centre. With all […]

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Recap: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 1; Sanchez and Donaldson Is All a Team Needs

by Eric Mercer September 27, 2016

The Blue Jays faced the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a pivotal series coming down the stretch of the wild card race on Tuesday night. Entering the game, the Jays held a slim one game lead over Baltimore. The team could not have started any better than they did. Impromptu lead-off hitter Ezequiel […]

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays |
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Down to The Wire: Orioles Series Preview

by BP Toronto Team September 27, 2016

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles September 27 – 29 Written by Mike Passador and Dave Church After dropping a frustrating, emotional series finale with the Yankees, the Blue Jays will welcome another division rival to town in the form of the Baltimore Orioles. While the Jays are in a semi-comfortable wild card position at the moment, that […]

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays | 2 Comments

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