Blue Bird Banter

Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Part 3: The Rotation Picking up on the pieces I did last week, I’m continuing my review of the Blue Jays’ roster through the len of one stat that tells the story of each player’s season. Today it’s the rotation’s turn. Chris Bassitt: 45.2% of pitches on the edge of the zone. Update: No change since May 26th. Bassitt got bombed last Saturday in … [Read more...] about One Stat Midseason Check In

John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images A seven-game win streak? Every move John Schneider makes is working lately. I’m not a fan of bunts, but when he calls for one, it works much better than expected. The story of him running bunt contests in spring training is great, a smart move. Today’s lineup: Today's Lineups ANGELS BLUE JAYS Zach Neto - SS Ernie Clement - … [Read more...] about Game #90 GameThread: Angels @ Jays

Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Angels 2 Blue Jays 3 Sometimes you can do just enough. The Jays have now won 8 in a row. Or, it is possible I’m having a very lovely dream. Kevin Gausman didn’t look great. He gave up seven hits and three walks in 5.2 innings, but just the two runs, including a Mike Trout home run. He did have nine strikeouts, but he was battling all the way. … [Read more...] about Jays Win 8th Straight Game

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Even in the middle (he hopes) of a long winning streak, there are roster moves: Andrés Giménez goes on the IL again with a sprained ankle. I hope it isn’t a long stint away from the team. Lazaro Estrada, who was terrific yesterday, was sent to Buffalo today. I’m sure we’ll see him again. It was nice to see a long reliever used as a long … [Read more...] about Jays Roster Moves: Burr, Loperfido Up

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Angels 3 Blue Jays 4 (11 innings) Seven wins in a row. And every day it seems there is a new hero. Today, it was Addison Barger’s turn. In the 11th inning, after neither team could score in the 10th, Myles Straw had the Manfred Man job. Nathan Lukes put down a bunt and beat it out. That’s the kind of sac bunt I like. George Springer … [Read more...] about Jays Win Seventh In A Row