Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Nine Years Ago Today I miss games like this. Stupid Manfred Man. The Jays and Cleveland played a 19-inning game, the second-longest game by time and tied for the most innings the Jays ever played. I miss games like this. I’m also pretty sure Matt set a record for the longest recap title and longest recap. Those games cause a lot of … [Read more...] about Today in Jays History: Jays Play 19 innings
Mid-Season Report Card: Nathan Lukes
Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images Nathan Lukes turns 31 next week. He’s played a handful of games for the Jays in each of the last two seasons. This year, he’s been on the roster (except for a few days on the IL) all season. He’s easy to cheer for. He’s put in his time in the minors and is finally getting a chance in the majors. He’s been decent, 102 OPS+. For a … [Read more...] about Mid-Season Report Card: Nathan Lukes
Jays Roster Move: Clase Down, Jiménez Up
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Happy Canada Day. The Jays made a roster move before today’s game: Jonatan Clase has been sent to Buffalo. Leo Jiménez gets the call-up because you can never have enough middle infielders. This suggests to me that Bo Bichette might be out for a few days (he’s not in the lineup today). Jiménez is playing shortstop … [Read more...] about Jays Roster Move: Clase Down, Jiménez Up
Jays Defeat Evil
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Yankees 4 Blue Jays 5 That was an exciting game—lots of debatable moves, lots of good defense, bad defense (mainly by the Yankees). Max Scherzer looked excellent. He went five innings, gave up two runs on a Jazz Chisholm home run (after striking out Aaron Judge on ten pitches). He didn’t allow a walk and had seven strikeouts. There … [Read more...] about Jays Defeat Evil
Monday Bantering: Bo Out Tonight
Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images Bo Bichette is scratched from tonight’s game with “right knee discomfort”. He left the field in the middle of batting practice. I’m hoping this won’t carry on beyond today, but that’s just a hope. We will likely hear more tonight. Ross Atkins says the Jays will look to add players at the deadline. More pitching is high on the list, … [Read more...] about Monday Bantering: Bo Out Tonight