The postseason field has been narrowed down to four teams, in mostly chalk fashion. Each member of the final four is a division winner, and three of the clubs received first-round byes. The Dodgers were the only club who had to advance through the wild card round, and the reigning World Series champs aren’t exactly underdogs. In fact, all of the Brewers, Mariners, and Blue … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The League Championship Series?
Blue Jays Add Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer To ALCS Roster; Bo Bichette Not Included
The Blue Jays have announced the 26 players who will be part of their American League Championship Series roster against the Mariners. As in the ALDS, the Jays will be using 13 pitchers and 13 position players, though a couple of new arms will be joining the pitching staff. The full list… Catchers: Alejandro Kirk, Tyler Heineman Infielders: Addison Barger, Ernie Clement, … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Add Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer To ALCS Roster; Bo Bichette Not Included
Blue Jays Notes: Bichette, Scherzer, Bassitt
The Blue Jays put together an impressive win in four games over the Yankees in the ALDS this past week, and it’s all the more impressive when one considers that they managed to pull it off without one of their star players. Shortstop Bo Bichette has been on the injured list since early September due to a left knee sprain, and did not participate in the Division Series as a … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Bichette, Scherzer, Bassitt
Bo Bichette Resumes Light Jogging
Bo Bichette took a small step forward on Wednesday in his recovery from a left PCL sprain. The star shortstop was seen jogging in the outfield at Yankee Stadium prior to Game 4 of the ALDS, reported Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It’s the first we’ve heard of on-field running work for Bichette since he went down with the knee injury on September 6. Bannon added that Bichette … [Read more...] about Bo Bichette Resumes Light Jogging
Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, Bo Bichette Left Off Blue Jays’ ALDS Roster
12:30PM: Manager John Schneider provided Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (multiple links) and other media with some context on the roster decisions. Beyond the lack of running, Bichette has yet to face higher-velocity or pitches with movement in his cage work. Bassitt wasn’t quite stretched out enough to be ready, whereas Scherzer was omitted because Schneider didn’t like how he … [Read more...] about Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, Bo Bichette Left Off Blue Jays’ ALDS Roster