Exactly a month ago today, the Jays were at the top of the AL East two games ahead of the Red Sox. Fast forward to today, and Boston has clinched the AL East, the Jays and Orioles are tied for the wild card spot with Detroit a game and a half back and Seattle two games behind. As Drake would say, things are hot up in the 6ix. The 4-0 loss to the Orioles yesterday was a really tough game…
There are few things in life more enjoyable than a great Stro Show. Though he has certainly had his ups and downs this season, Marcus Stroman never fails to light up the pitcher’s mound with genuine energy and enthusiasm. Let’s take a minute to check out just six reasons Toronto just can’t help but love Marcus Stroman: 1) He doesn’t accept defeat. Mr. Stroman came out of the 2015 postseason on a high. He was back from injury, and pitching…
The three way race between Boston, Baltimore, and the Blue Birds is way too tight to lose anyone. On any winning team, there are players who seperate the wins from the losses, and with series’ against the O’s and the Red Sox down the stretch, one or two losses could be considered substantial ground, and could literally be the difference between a wild card and a consecutive pennant. These are the players in the 6ix that put fans in the…
Canadian-born Russell Martin brings some of the warmest heart and most perseverant soul to our favourite Toronto Blue Jays. His confident calls behind the plate, intelligent read of the unfolding game play, and ever-improving appearances at bat are just a few well-known reasons he is deserving of Toronto’s love. Let’s explore just six more: 1) Simply put, he’s a good guy. While on the field, he is a constantly encouraging presence in the game. He keeps a positive attitude, regardless…
There’s no denying that Jason Grilli has become one of the most valuable assets for the Blue Jays’ bullpen this season. His 1.75 ERA in his time with Toronto only proves it. But what prompted the reliever to change his ways once traded from the Braves?
The MLB trade deadline is the busiest time for general managers around the league. The time for them to re-evaluate their team as buyers or sellers. After last year’s unprecedented trade deadline haul masterminded by Alex Anthopoulos, the Jays turned from pretenders to contenders. This year, luckily for Ross Atkins, he inherited an already talented squad and just had to fill some holes. How’d he do? Pretty darn well for a rookie GM. The first trade Atkins made a week prior…
A disappointing series in Kansas City resulted in two losses and just one win for the Blue Jays. Both offense and pitching failed the team, and unlike the series in Houston, solo home runs weren’t enough. In this article, we recap the Blue Jays – Royals three game series.
At the 2015 trade deadline, Blue Jays fans were stunned to hear news of a trade that welcomed Troy Tulowitzki north of the border and sent Jose Reyes packing. “Surprised isn’t nearly a strong enough word. Shocked is the word”. What Ken Rosenthal stated after hearing news of the trade matches the emotion of most fans. After a curious situation with Rockies’ management, Tulowitzki found himself a Blue Jay. Fans had a hard time grasping Tulo’s emotions on the deal, as he was…
The move has to happen – it is unavoidable. Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez has been nothing short of fantastic since the start of the season. He has a sharp 2.87 ERA to go along with an impressive 10-1 record. He is leading the team in strikeouts with a total of 108 through 125.1 innings pitched. These numbers are stellar, especially for someone who only started 11 games last season. But the move is inevitable; Sanchez will end up…
Both Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion reach free agency this offseason, and both are sure to command large contracts. Who should the Blue Jays sign? Have your say!