"We haven’t really had a lot of that, or just offence going in general. So just to see it and to fully believe it. Now we know we can do it.”
On the balance of the #BlueJays lineup, which returned with a cathartic win on Sunday:
The #BlueJays have more hits with the bases loaded in today's first inning (2) than they had in their previous 20 games (1). They were 1/20 in those spots entering today.
Some good stuff from Ricky and Kevin in today's BBT on Toronto's closer situation and clubhouse dynamics.
WATCH: youtu.be/wDGM10uHpmc
John Schneider's full response to Lauer's comments last night, on pitching behind an opener:
Daulton Varsho (knee) is not in the #BlueJays' starting lineup tonight. Vladimir Guerreror Jr. (finger) is.
Myles Straw is starting in CF.
Plus, on Lauer, openers and the #BlueJays' current rotation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
This is updated with the latest on Varsho and Vladdy:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. caught his index finger on a DBacks jersey in the 8th.
“I think he’ll be fine tomorrow” Schneider said.
#BlueJays seem to have avoided the worst news tonight
Varsho is day to day, Schneider said.
It’s discomfort in his “quad down to his knee” that he notified the #BlueJays just ahead of the game. Doesn’t sound like he’s going for an MRI
Somehow, another injury.
The latest on Daulton Varsho, who just left tonight's #BlueJays game due to injury: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
#BlueJays injury updates:
BBT is live, with Kevin Pillar and I discussing how the #BlueJays can score some more runs, Toronto's closer role and more.
WATCH: youtu.be/P8ZP3AQRty0
#BlueJays notes:
🔵 Daulton Varsho's outfield arm
🔵 Dylan Cease pitching deeper
🔵 Yesavage and rotation options
READ: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
Schneider, on the #BlueJays jawing with Megill in the 8th:
“As a person, you don't appreciate when another grown man yells what he did in your face. So you just kind of react in the moment. But we got other stuff to worry about other than that, he’s got other stuff to worry about.”
From today's #BlueJays game, John Schneider, on Toronto's offence:
“We need to hit. We need to hit some extra base hits. We need to slug, certain guys.”
“We got to get back to everybody doing their part.”
Also, this was Berríos’ MiLB headshot used tonight, back from 2017 in the Twins system.
Tonight was his first rehab assignment ever, so he hasn’t been in a minor-league game in a decade, and never with the #BlueJays. Just a reminder how insanely durable this guy has been
José Berríos’ Dunedin rehab outing is over at 47 pitches.
The stat line wasn’t beautiful (2.2IP 5ER 5H 3K 1BB 1HR), but he averaged 93.5 mph with his sinker and 94.2 with his 4-seam (touching 95),which seems quite encouraging. #BlueJays
#BlueJays 3B prospect Juan Sanchez is indeed heading up to Dunedin, as Keegan Matheson reports.
With JoJo Parker, Blaine Bullard and now Sanchez, the DJays are probably the must-watch lineup for #BlueJays prospect fans these days. Formidable trio
On Kazuma Okamoto's first 15 games with the #BlueJays.
New ballparks, new infields, new foods, new expectations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
Trey Yesavage completed his AAA rehab start this afternoon: 4.1 IP 3ER 3K 1BB
Velocities were a bit down (sat 93.3 mph with his fastball), but reached the 71 pitches he aimed for.
We'll should find out #BlueJays' next steps later this week.
On a tornado, chaos, an emptied bench and a #BlueJays win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
Your #BlueJays injury updates, from Milwaukee:
Trey Yesavage is going to start for Buffalo tomorrow. 4 innings, 65 pitches is the aim.
if all goes well, could join the #BlueJays in Anaheim - team will see how he performs and comes out of the start
Before he was a #BlueJays postseason hero, Ernie Clement was screamed at, punished for off-day escapades, tackled on the field and hailed as a national champion.
These are the tales of Ernie Clement, unlocked for all to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
The #BlueJays announce they've traded for infielder Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox for minor-league outfielder Jordan Rich and a PTBNL/cash.
Sosa was a league-average hitter last year, hitting 22 homers for the White Sox. Can play 2B, 3B, 1B.
On the latest BBT, Ricky, Kevin and I talk #BlueJays rotation, surviving injuries, 3 games against the Brewers and more.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YOr...
Thanks Doug!
Before he was a #BlueJays postseason hero, Ernie Clement was screamed at, punished for off-day escapades, tackled on the field and hailed as a national champion.
These are the tales of Ernie Clement, unlocked for all to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
The #BlueJays are ravaged by injuries. But there’s a path forward from this. Some of their own pitchers have walked it before:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
Max Scherzer, on his forearm:
“Felt like the ball was coming out my hand better today. Was able to throw all the pitches. As I got out of the outing, haven't felt it completely tighten up. That’s a good sign. I won't fully know how everything responded until tomorrow”
#BlueJays