In excellent news out of Tampa Bay, right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair multiple facial fractures (per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). Bigge was hit in the face by a 105-mph foul ball off the bat of Adley Rutschman while watching Thursday’s game from the Rays’ dugout. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters today (including … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Bigge, Kim, Scherzer, Westburg, Gil, Williams, Weaver
Blue Jays Notes: Rotation, Yesavage, Outfield
The Blue Jays could get Max Scherzer back as soon as next week, writes Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The future Hall of Famer tossed 74 pitches and punched out eight hitters — including a rehabbing Wilyer Abreu — in a rehab start against the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate this week. The Jays will need to see how Scherzer’s ailing thumb responds, but he’s built up and feels his stuff … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Rotation, Yesavage, Outfield
Poll: Can The Blue Jays Keep This Up?
Entering the 2025 season, the narrative surrounding the Blue Jays had centered primarily around the future of star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for quite some time. Questions regarding Guerrero’s future arguably overshadowed questions regarding the state of the team as a whole coming off an 88-loss season in 2024 that saw the team finish dead last in the AL East. The … [Read more...] about Poll: Can The Blue Jays Keep This Up?
Blue Jays Designate Erik Swanson For Assignment, Place Bowden Francis On IL
The Blue Jays announced today that right-hander Paxton Schultz has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Left-hander Justin Bruihl was also selected to the roster. In corresponding moves, the club placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement and designated right-hander Erik Swanson for assignment. Swanson, 31, was acquired … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Erik Swanson For Assignment, Place Bowden Francis On IL
Ron Taylor Passes Away
Former MLB reliever and physician Ron Taylor has passed away, according to an announcement from the Mets. He was 87. A Toronto native, Taylor began his career in the Cleveland organization in 1956. He reached the big leagues six years later and had a memorable debut at Fenway Park. Tabbed as the starting pitcher — one of just 17 starts he’d make in his career — Taylor began … [Read more...] about Ron Taylor Passes Away