Blue Bird Banter

Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Jays have put Anthony Santander on the IL with left shoulder inflammation. No word on how long he'll be out. Alan Roden is up to take his spot. He is hitting. .361/.446/.583 in Buffalo so I hope they give him playing time. … [Read more...] about Santander to IL, Roden Up

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images I’ll be missing tonight, we have dinner out tonight. Hopefully, the Jays will score a dozen or so runs early. Alan Roden is up with the team, taking Santander’s spot while he’s on IL. And Erik Swanson is with the team and will be activated soon. Also Easton Lucas is with the team, but they aren’t saying why. Max Scherzer threw to … [Read more...] about Game #57 GameThread: A’s @ Jays

Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Toronto Blue Jays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The question this time is about the Level of Excellence and whether Buck Martinez deserves to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Reacts Survey: Should Buck Martinez Be On The Level Of Excellence?

Photo by Jay Gula/Getty Images 19 Years Ago Today The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 8-5. Vernon Wells hit 3 home runs. He was 3 for 4, with a walk and 4 RBI. Troy Glaus had 2 solo home runs. The Jays beat Josh Beckett, who, coming into the game, had a 7-1 record and a 3.80 ERA. He left the game with a 4.46 ERA, giving up 10 hits, 7 earned, 1 walk, 4 home runs, with 7 … [Read more...] about Today in Jays History: Vernon Wells hits 3 home runs

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Part 3: The Rotation Last week, I picked one stat to watch for each Jays hitter on the infield and in the outfield. Now we’re moving over to the pitching staff. The results have been very mixed so far, but... Chris Bassitt: 45.2% of pitches on the edge of the zone. Bassitt has lost 1.2mph off his fastball this season. Normally for a 36 … [Read more...] about One Stat to Watch for Each Blue Jays Pitcher