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. […]
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Recap: Blue Jays 9, Orioles 1; Blue Jays Fly Past Orioles Into First
This weekend series against the American League East divisional rivals Baltimore Orioles has brought with it the first sense of pennant race fever to Toronto this season. The Jays and Orioles were separated by half a game for first place coming into today’s action. It would be Jays killer Yovani Gallardo against lefty JA Happ, […]
Game Recap: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 5; Bluebirds Bash Baltimore Early
On the cusp of the 2016 non-waiver trade deadline and just one and a half games out of first in the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off the most important series of the season thus far against the division-leading Baltimore Orioles. The Jays started a well-rested Marco Estrada against Kevin Gausman. Estrada struggled through […]
Flippin’ the Birds: Orioles Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles July 29 – July 31 Written by Molly Tissenbaum and Dave Church The Orioles and the Blue Jays square off for the third time this season, as the struggling Orioles make their way to the Rogers Centre. The Orioles are coming off a series loss to the Rockies as […]
Blue Jays Sign C Erik Kratz To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays have signed catcher Erik Kratz to a minor league deal. #BlueJays add catching depth with minor-league deal for Erik Kratz. Details here with @bnicholsonsmith https://t.co/h9dbUHE3hb — Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 28, 2016 Kratz is a familiar name to Jays fans, having spent roughly half a season with the team in 2014. He […]
Recap: Padres 8, Blue Jays 4; Jays Lose Momentum After Unfortunate Loss
For those that believe in momentum in baseball, Wednesday’s afternoon matinée between the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres at the Rogers Centre dispelled that notion rather quickly. After the Jays’ thrilling come-from-behind victory Tuesday over the Padres the home squad’s lackluster play on both sides of the field made for a sloppy and energy killing […]
Recap: Blue Jays 7, Padres 6; Toronto Wins a Wild One
The Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres played the middle game of the three game series Tuesday night. Prior to the 7:07 PM ET start there was big news surrounding these teams. The Blue Jays acquired outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. and a lot of cas, from the Padres for Single-A pitcher Hansel Rodriguez. […]
On Bobbleheads, Kevin Pillar, and Fandom
Sunday was a special one on the Blue Jays calendar. Kevin Pillar had his own bobblehead day. It’s such a mundane item, and yet it means so much. Role players don’t get bobbleheads. Players with off of the field issues don’t get bobbleheads. Players being shuffled back and forth to the minor leagues don’t get […]
Recap: Blue Jays 4, Padres 2; Sanchez Shoves Against San Diego
The Blue Jays were rude hosts to the Padres in their inaugural visit to the Rogers Centre, holding them scoreless until the ninth inning in an eventual 4-2 win. With the Jays sending Aaron Sanchez to the mound, the Padres were definitely going to struggle to score runs. The Jays were going to face the relatively unknown […]
You Stay Classy, San Diego: Padres Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Diego Padres Monday July 25th – Wednesday July 27th Written by Mike Passador and Gideon Turk The Blue Jays, fresh off Sunday’s series salvaging win, will welcome the San Diego Padres into town for a three game set. This marks the middle of a nine game homestand that will cap off against AL East rival […]









