An effective R.A. Dickey and just enough home runs from the veteran bats led the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory in Houston on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays, having played back to back extra inning games, entered the second game in Houston a little beat up and a little short handed. Troy Tulowitzki remained […]
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What Could Have Been: A Look at Alternate Blue Jays Realities
It’s August 2, 2016. The Blue Jays are languishing in fourth place in the American League East, 17 games behind the division leading Boston Red Sox, who have been pile-driving opponents since the acquisition of David Price in the off-season. Adding insult to injury, they also have Edwin Encarnacion, who the Jays recently traded to […]
Recap: Astros 2, Blue Jays 1; Stroman Stuns Astros Hitters, But The Astros Prevail
Strikeouts were the name of the game on this holiday Monday. The two teams combined for 40 strikeouts, with the Jays posting 22; a franchise record. For his part, Marcus Stroman struck out a career high 13 batters; four more than his previous best. Astros starter Doug Fister also got his fair share of K’s […]
Blue Jays Acquire SP Francisco Liriano from Pittsburgh Pirates
After a couple of seemingly innocuous, if useful depth moves, the Blue Jays have acquired a legitimate front of the rotation type of arm. As first reported by Robert Murray, the Blue Jays have picked up Francisco Liriano and two prospects (via Davidi) from the Pittsburgh Pirates: Source: Blue Jays get Liriano from Pirates — Robert […]
Blue Jays Acquire Mike Bolsinger for Jesse Chavez
With less than half an hour remaining in the non-waiver trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitcher Mike Bolsinger from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Jesse Chavez and an as-yet undisclosed amount of cash. Source: #Dodgers acquire Jesse Chavez from #BlueJays. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016 #bluejays getting Mike Bolsinger […]
Blue Jays Acquire Scott Feldman from the Astros
First Melvin Upton Jr., and now this. The Blue Jays like cross-clubhouse trades, apparently. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Blue Jays have reportedly acquired Scot Feldman from the Astros. First Melvin Upton Jr., and now Scott Feldman. Astros have traded RHP Scott Feldman to Blue Jays. — Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 1, 2016 […]
THE BLUE JAYS “STUFF” REPORT – VOLUME 8
Welcome back from the All Star break. Consider this the Bossman Junior of Stuff reports. Starting Pitchers Without a doubt, Aaron Sanchez has established himself as one of the finest pitchers in Major League Baseball; by all metrics, he is elite. Since starting the Stuff report, he has not dropped below the “Elite line” of […]
Houston, We’ve Had Some Problems: Astros Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays @ Houston Astros August 1st – August 4th Written by Mike Passador and Matt Gwin The Toronto Blue Jays head down to Texas for a four game set with one of the AL Wild Card contenders. The Astros, currently 55-49, sit second in the AL West at 6 games behind the Rangers and are […]
Recap: Orioles 6, Blue Jays 2; Offense Sputters as Jays Lose in Extras
One day after leapfrogging the Baltimore Orioles to grab a half-game lead in the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays sent current Cy Young favourite Aaron Sanchez to the mound for a shot at the series sweep. The Orioles countered with their best starter, Chris Tillman, against whom several Blue Jays’ hitters have had success. […]
This Week in Blue Jays: The Front Office’s Direction After the Trade Deadline
Today is an interesting date for Blue Jays fans. On the eve of the 2016 non-waiver trade deadline, it was a year ago yesterday that then-general manager Alex Anthopoulos sent shockwaves through the baseball world by trading for ace David Price, a move that – along with the trade for Troy Tulowitzki a few days […]









