TORONTO – It’s no fun to pile on when a person is down, but so far in the American League Championship Series the Toronto Blue Jays have been completely outplayed in every facet. No one is going to point fingers at the Jays’ pitching, but a whole lot of weight falls on the shoulders of […]
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Recap: Blue Jays 5, Rangers 3; Toronto Holds on to Take 2-0 Series Lead
The Blue Jays are heading home with a 2-0 series lead in their ALDS matchup against the Texas Rangers. With a 5-3 win in Game two this afternoon in Arlington, the Jays have put themselves in the best position possible ahead of Game three Sunday night at the Rogers Centre. No one expected this afternoon’s […]
This is Why they Play the Game
TORONTO – This is why they play the game. A common message that echoed through both clubhouses prior to Tuesday’s Wild Card game between the Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles. The pressure of the postseason, playing with everything on the line. Everything to lose but also everything to gain. No player would want it […]
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, […]
This Week in Blue Jays: A Tale of Two Sluggers
Back in April, during the early days of spring training, two thirty-something year old sluggers arrived at camp poised to begin their final season before free agency. Both had already established themselves amongst the premier sluggers in the league. Both had just played October baseball for the first time in their careers while under contracts […]
Recap: Blue Jays 2, Astros 1; Bautista Hits Number 300 as Dickey Dazzles
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 […]
Recap: Blue Jays 11, Orioles 6; Offensive Outburst Overpowers Orioles
The Jays topped the Orioles after breaking open what was a close game in the bottom of the 6th inning and holding on during a troublesome 8th. The offensive outburst was sorely needed and serves as a nice reminder of what the team’s lineup is capable of when things are going smoothly. Starter J.A. Happ […]
Recap: Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 2; A Couple Homers Lead the Jays to Victory
Recently, there’s been a lot of Blue Jays wins. It seems that those wins have also coincided with quite a bit of excitement. Whether it’s been late game hitting heroics, or a superb starting pitcher performance, every game has had something. This win saw homers from Edwin Encarnacion and Devon Travis, but little else of […]
The Blue Jays Hitters Need to Adjust to Adjustments
It’s no secret that the Blue Jays vaunted offense isn’t quite living up to expectations. Last year’s squad scored 5.5 runs per game, lapping the field by such a wide margin that the second place Yankees were closer to the 26th ranked Reds than the league-leading Blue Jays. This year, the Jays have scored a […]
Recap: Blue Jays 3, Giants 1; Sanchez’s Solid Start Salvages Still Sputtering Sluggers
The Blue Jays had their first trip to a National League park this season on Monday night and came away victorious, beating the San Francisco Giants 3-1. Jake Peavy, who had scuffled to start the season, was not especially sharp in this outing either, laboring through five innings, allowing five hits and five walks. The Jays, […]