Written by Matt Gwin, Nick Dika, and Jenn Smith 1. The Return of Eric Thames For the first time since September 11th 2012, Eric Thames will be playing at the Rogers Centre. Not a Jay as we remember him, nor as the Mariner he was during his last trip to the dome, but as a Brewer. Milwaukee […]
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The Fly Ball Revolution Has Arrived in Toronto
2016 was an odd year for home runs; they went up by 14% between 2015 and 2016. The last time we saw so many home runs was in 2000, when the home run leaderboard looked like this. When this historic spike began to come into focus down the stretch last season, baseball writers had a […]
Artificial Turf Wars Ep. 48: A Little Bird-Calling
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 48 Jake English of Birds Eye View stops by to preview the Baltimore Orioles are part […]
It’s Time to Talk Extension with Josh Donaldson
Once upon a time, the Blue Jays traded for a third baseman at a bargain price. There was some speculation as to whether he would be a real asset to the team in the immediate aftermath, but it didn’t take long for the fans to realize they had found a real gem. It became readily […]
An Early End to the Blue Jays Comeback (and Season)
TORONTO – Well, that didn’t last long. The hope, the optimism, the belief – they all died quickly in the Blue Jays’ ALCS Game 5 matinee against Cleveland. Cleveland scored three times, once in the first, then again in the third and fourth, and the Jays hardly threatened, if ever. Ryan Merritt threw slop that […]
The Blue Jays Are Proving That It Takes a Village to Win
It’s been more than 24 hours since Josh Donaldson made a mad dash for home plate and helped the Toronto Blue Jays send the Texas Rangers packing. Although all of Canada is still running on the emotional high that went along with that moment, it’s a good time to look back at how the Blue Jays were […]
Donaldson’s Bold Move Pays Off for Jays
TORONTO – Ballsy. Reckless. Bold. Aggressive. Call it whatever you want, but Josh Donaldson’s decision to round third and attempt to score on a ball in the dirt that was laying at the feet of Texas Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland was certainly not your run of the mill play. As Donaldson laid out, doing […]
The Unbearable Clutchness of Josh Donaldson
With a lot of players you watch to see how the ball comes off the bat. With Josh Donaldson, you listen. It’s the sound that tells you everything you need to know. If you’re watching, it might look like a mile-high fly ball. If you’re listening you know without a doubt it’s a home run. […]
Recap: Blue Jays 3, Astros 1: Solo Shots Enough to Back Estrada’s Wobbly Back
The Toronto Blue Jays entered tonight’s game 13 games above .500 and just one game back of the division-leading Orioles, sending Marco Estrada to the mound to face Houston’s Collin McHugh. The concern entering the game was Estrada’s recurring back pain, which was clearly an issue for him in his previous two starts. Estrada, however, appeared […]
Recap: Blue Jays 5, Athletics 3; Donaldson Salvages the Series in Oakland
The Blue Jays took to the field in Oakland today faced with the daunting task of avoiding a sweep at the hands of Rich Hill, one of the few bright spots in the Athletics’ organization in 2016 (and a possible trade target for the Jays). The Jays got a break early when Hill, who had been plagued by […]