Written by Sean Addis, Richard Lee-Sam, and Gideon Turk The Year of the First Basemen The Toronto Blue Jays are not the only team who has a first baseman that is having a breakout year. Oakland’s Yonder Alonso’s start to the 2017 season is showcasing the potential that the San Diego Padres saw when they […]
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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 […]
Recap: A’s 5, Blue Jays 4; Dickey Done In By Davis’ Dual Dingers
After the bullpen couldn’t hold on for the win last night, the Blue Jays looked to rebound in an afternoon contest where Sonny Gray took the mound against R.A Dickey. Gray has struggled this year, coming in to today’s game with an ERA of 5.17, which is the highest in the American League. Josh Thole […]
Recap: A’s 8, Blue Jays 7; Stroman Stumbles Out Of The Break
The second half of the season got underway with Josh Donaldson leading the Blue Jays into Oakland to face his former team (thank you again, Billy Beane). Given the direction in which the two teams are trending – the Athletics are looking to rebuild with young talent while the Jays are once again in go-for-it mode […]
Recap: Blue Jays 9, Athletics 3; The Real Troy Tulowitzki is Back
The Blue Jays got back on track today and established new season highs with nine runs and 13 hits, thanks to contributions from all over the lineup. As Sean touched on in Friday night’s recap, a late offensive outburst did indeed carry over to Saturday afternoon. A strong seven inning effort from J.A. Happ (who’s […]
Recap: Athletics 8, Blue Jays 5; A day we would like to forget
Friday night was the opener of a three game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics. It was billed as having the makings of great pitchers duel between Aaron Sanchez and Sonny Gray. However, prior to the game, the Blue Jays and their fans were hit with the announcement that first baseman […]
So There IS Another Division: Athletics Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Friday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 24th Preview written by Jenn Smith and Sean Addis. The Blue Jays head home after completing a disappointing road trip through Boston and Baltimore, finishing with two one-run heartbreaking losses. The offence continues to struggle if your name isn’t Donaldson, Bautista, Encarnacion or the […]