Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Jimmy Key turns 63 today. Jimmy Key was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1982 amateur draft by the Jays out of Clemson University. He quickly rose to the Majors, making the Jays out of spring training in 1984. They had him pitch out of the bullpen that season. Back then, the Jays tended … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Jimmy Key
Game #23 Preview: Kikuchi vs Singer
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Blue Jays (12-10) vs Royals (13-9) The Blue Jays, winners of four straight series, head to Kansas City to take on the surprisingly good Royals. The first game of this four game series gets underway this evening with a 7:40 ET start. Blue Jays’ Starter Early season success story Yusei Kikuchi heads to the mound for the Jays, riding a … [Read more...] about Game #23 Preview: Kikuchi vs Singer
Jays Lose To Padres
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Jays 3 Padres 6 This is just a placeholder until I get to my computer. I was supposed to play squash but got stood up, so I had to watch the end of the game in the bar. The Padres scored in weird ways: Springer overran a Manny Machado single, allowing a run to score from first. Twice bases-loaded walks brought in a Padres run. Trevor … [Read more...] about Jays Lose To Padres
Sunday Bantering: Happy Birthday Romano, and Other Jays Stuff
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Happy Sunday. And Happy Birthday to Jordan Romano, who turns 31 today. Yesterday, he picked up his 99th save. His next save will tie him with Billy Koch for fourth on the Jays all-time list. Next up is Roberto Osuna at 104. He could pass Duane Ward (121) for second this season. Tom Henke is #1 at 217, so he’s safe for a couple of … [Read more...] about Sunday Bantering: Happy Birthday Romano, and Other Jays Stuff
Game #22 Preview: Bassitt vs Musgrove
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Blue Jays (12-9) vs Padres (11-12) The Blue Jays wrap up their time in San Diego this afternoon, looking to earn the sweep over the Padres. Today’s game gets underway at 4:10 ET. Blue Jays’ Starter Chris Bassitt heads to the mound for the Jays, making his 5th start of the year. As his 2-2 record indicates, Bassitt has had two good … [Read more...] about Game #22 Preview: Bassitt vs Musgrove