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Dome Disaster: The Recent History of Home Opener Defeats
For many fans, the home opener is the most anticipated game of the season. Whether it’s the team’s first game of the year or not, it’s an exciting day. There’s usually a big pregame ceremony, the players and coaches are introduced down the base line, and it’s a full house no matter how good the…
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Opening Day Roster Projection, Issue II
(This post has been edited from its original version to include pregame updates from Montreal.) Last week, I took a look at how the Blue Jays roster was on pace to shape up for Opening Day, which now just sits three days out. Needless to say, a lot has happened in camp since then, with…
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Opening Day Roster Projection: Issue I
We’re just ten days away from the start of the 2019 MLB season, so naturally the rosters are taking shape, with only fringe battles remaining. And projecting who will be lining up along the baselines for player introductions on March 28 is all the rage right now. So I’m adding my two cents as well.…
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If I Was Gibby – Vol. 1
Everyone loves to play manager at home. “Why didn’t he send the runner there?! He’s bringing in THIS guy from the pen? It should be THAT guy?! Drop down a bunt!!” Well in this new segment, I’m going to pretend I am Gibby. When there’s an important roster decision to be made, I’ll put myself in…
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On Deck: Toronto Blue Jays (12-5) @ New York Yankees (8-8)
Following their quick jaunt home to play three games in 28 hours against the Royals, the Blue Jays head to the Bronx for their second four-game series of the season against the Yankees. These two clubs split the first four games of the season, and the Blue Jays have won every series they’ve played since…
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On Deck: Kansas City Royals (3-10) @ Toronto Blue Jays (9-5)
Following a 3-day weather-induced hiatus, the Toronto Blue Jays return to action on Tuesday, kicking off a three-game set at the Rogers Centre against the Kansas City Royals. Following Monday’s surprise postponement, the teams will play a traditional doubleheader, with game 1 starting at 3:07, and the second commencing 30 minutes after its conclusion.
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On Deck: Blue Jays (6-4) @ Orioles (4-6)
The Toronto Blue Jays continue their nine-game road trip on Monday, opening a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles.
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On Deck: Toronto Blue Jays (4-3) @ Texas Rangers (3-5)
The Toronto Blue Jays hit the road for the first time this season, opening up a three-game set in Arlington against their old friends human garbage, the Texas Rangers.
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On Deck: Chicago White Sox (2-0) @ Toronto Blue Jays (2-2)
The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game set against the Chicago White Sox at the Dome on Monday night.
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2018 Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day Roster
The Toronto Blue Jays finalized their 25-man Opening Day roster on Thursday, just hours ahead of the start of the new season against the New York Yankees. Here’s how they’ll stack up, and what to expect. *All stats were taken from Baseball Reference, including WAR. Projections for 2018 were taken from ZiPS on…
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