The 2016 trade deadline didn’t come close to matching the euphoric highs of the 2015 deadline. You can’t trump David Price and Troy Tulowitzki. Nobody was asking first-year GM Ross Atkins to shock the world, and most Jays fans were impressed with the shrewd, but impactful acquisitions he did make. And the depth provided by Melvin Upton […]
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Recap: Blue Jays 7, Angels 2; Blue Jays Break Seventh Seal, Silence Angels
With their offense sputtering in the Cleveland series, the Blue Jays came back home hoping to build some confidence against a struggling L.A. Angels squad. They got their wish, mixing a balanced offensive attack and a good start from their knuckleballer to beat the Angels 7-2. R.A. Dickey was solid, mostly avoiding the big innings […]
The Los Angeles Mike Trouts of Anaheim: Angels Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels August 23rd – August 25th Written by Dave Church and Joshua Howsam After a frustrating series against the Indians, the Jays return to the comfortable confines of the Rogers Centre to face the scuffling Los Angeles Angels. This is the first time these two teams have played each other this season. […]
The Jays are Missing their Regulars (and the Baseball)
There is something seemingly nitpicky about expressing consternation with a team that is sixteen games above .500 and occupies first place in their division, but this weekend once again dragged to light an issue increasingly being worthy of picking apart. The Toronto Blue Jays lost two games in the most spectacularly frustrating fashion this weekend, […]
TMZ Reports that Edwin Encarnacion is Being Sued
TMZ is reporting that Blue Jays’ first baseman and designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is being sued for, “battery, misrepresentation of facts and more.” MLB Star Edwin Encarnacion — Sued for Battery … STD Allegations https://t.co/GKPWrva2dc — TMZ (@TMZ) August 22, 2016 The story comes as a surprise to a Blue Jays fan base that has, […]
The 9 Best Things To Do On An Off Day
Well, that series against the Cleveland Baseball Club was incredibly disappointing. Any given Blue Jay fan will awake early this morning to prepare for another long week of work, awash only in the satisfaction that, as the old baseball adage goes, “there’s always tomorrow.” As said fan takes a break to grab their third cup of […]
Recap: Cleveland Baseball Team 3, Blue Jays 2; Ramirez Does it Again
The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland baseball team played the rubber match of a three game series Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. The first two games of the series were decided by one run and the final game turned out to be no different. Cleveland’s starter, Corey Kluber, and Jays hurler, Marcus Stroman, were locked into an […]
Recap: Blue Jays 6, Indians 5; Jays Bounce Back, Hold On For The Win
The Blue Jays had their bats primed and ready to go at the beginning of this game. They scored five runs over the first four innings with two opposite field homers. Russell Martin continued his hot streak by launching a solo shot to right centre. In the next inning, Melvin Upton Jr. showcased his own […]
Minor League Update: August 20th Edition
Since I looked at the playoff races last week, let’s take a look at what Jays farm hands are at or near the top of the leader boards in their various leagues this time. In Buffalo, DH Jesus Montero leads the IL in hits (but has only 11 homers and 16 walks so maybe don’t […]
Rock and Roll Roadtrip: Cleveland Indians Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays @ Cleveland Indians August 19-21 2016 Written by Kyle Matte and Greg Wisniewski It’s time for the Blue Jays to make their yearly trip to America’s Most Scenic City, Cleveland Ohio. Just… Wow. The Jays head in for a weekend series with the Clevelands, who are gradually trying to wean themselves off their racially […]









