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Marcus Stroman Gets Roughed Up By Mets
Since returning from the disabled list, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman found success in two stellar outings against the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers. In perhaps the juiciest matchup of the three against the lowly New York Mets, however, Stroman was unfortunately lit up. In a 6-3 loss to the Amazins on... Read More
Jeurys Familia Notches 16th Save In Toronto
On June 27, New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia endured one of the worst outings of his career when he blew a save against the Pittsburgh Pirates by allowing four earned runs on three hits and a walk without recording a single out. He’s now pitched twice since that nightmare, and so far those terrible... Read More
Second Homer In Four Games For Todd Frazier
New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier’s first season in Queens hasn’t quite gone as anyone truly hoped, but if the last few games are any indication, Frazier may be snapping out of his funk. In a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Frazier finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two... Read More
Seth Lugo Gets Win In Relief On Wednesday
New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo was recently switched back from the starting rotation to the bullpen, but he’s not letting that stop him from picking up victories. In a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Lugo pitched three innings in relief, earning the win after allowing one earned run on three... Read More
Noah Syndergaard To Make Rehab Start For Low-A Brooklyn
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) continues to inch closer to a return to the big leagues, and the next step in his recovery will be a rehab start for the Low-A Brooklyn Cyclones on Sunday. Dealing with a strained ligament in his right index finger, Thor has been on the shelf since May... Read More
Devin Mesoraco Leaves Game But Passes Concussion Tests
New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco left Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after getting hit by a pitch on the helmet and then again on a backswing from Jays third baseman Yangervis Solarte. While Mesoraco obviously didn’t feel well, the good news here is that he passed a concussion test nonetheless. He’ll continue... Read More
Tyler Clippard Picks Up Sixth Save
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Tyler Clippard didn’t start the ninth inning on Tuesday against the New York Mets, but he was the one that finished it. With an 8-6 lead, John Axford got the initial call in the final frame for Toronto, but after allowing a two-out single to outfielder Jose Bautista followed by a... Read More
Yangervis Solarte Hits 16th Homer Of The Season
It was a quiet last few days for Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte, but he did his best to come out of the funk on Tuesday against the New York Mets. After going hitless in his last two games, Solarte finally picked one up in a big way by finishing 1-for-4 with a home... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Drives In Three Against Mets
It’s been two games since the Toronto Blue Jays recalled shortstop Lourdes Gurriel to the big club, but so far, so good. Gurriel picked up a hit on Monday against the Detroit Tigers in his return but took a step forward on Tuesday against the New York Mets by finishing 1-for-4 with a home run... Read More
Brandon Nimmo Continues To Struggle In Toronto
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was setting the fantasy community ablaze just a couple of weeks ago, but unfortunately those times have changed. Nimmo has struggled mightily recently and that continued in an 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Nimmo did pick up a double but finished 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.... Read More
Asdrubal Cabrera Goes Deep In Second Straight Game
New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera once again started to catch fire a few weeks ago and it doesn’t look like he’s prepared to slow down anytime soon. In an 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, Cabrera finished 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBI and three walks. The home run... Read More
Zack Wheeler Picks Up Another Quality Start In Loss
New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has had quite the resurgence in 2018, and that arrow continued to point upwards on Tuesday in Toronto. In an 8-6 loss, Wheeler picked up another quality start by allowing only two earned runs on three hits and three walks across 6 1/3 innings pitched. He punched out... Read More
Marco Estrada Leaves Due To Hip Soreness
To update a previous item, we now know the reason Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (hip) left Tuesday’s start against the New York Mets -- hip soreness. X-rays on Estrada’s hip came back negative, but he’s undergoing further evaluations. Estrada had left the game after only 12 pitches, exiting after surrendering a home run... Read More
Marco Estrada Departs After 12 Pitches Due To Injury
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada was forced to leave Tuesday’s outing against the New York Mets in the first inning with an apparent injury. After allowing a two-run bomb to Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera, Estrada walked off with a trainer. He threw only 12 pitches prior to departing. We’ll likely have an... Read More
Ryan Tepera To Be Re-Evaluated Later This Week
On June 30, the Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Ryan Tepera on the 10-day disabled list due to right elbow inflammation. As of Tuesday, Tepera continues to be in a period of active rest but will be re-evaluated for throwing later in the week. Through 39 1/3 innings pitched this season, most of which he... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Take Batting Practice Friday
Toronto Blue Jays phenom third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to rehab from a strained patellar tendon in his left knee, but he has progressed to the point that he’ll be taking live batting practice on Friday. It will be his first time doing so since hitting the disabled list in early June. While... Read More
Josh Donaldson Will Begin To Hit Later This Week
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has begun strengthening activities on his injured left calf and will begin hitting later this week, assuming he still feels good. Donaldson has been on the disabled list since May 29 and had his rehab shut down late in June after suffering a setback. However, this time around... Read More
No Firm Timeline For Aaron Sanchez's Return
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) has started playing catch, but as of now there is no timetable for him to return to the big leagues or even throw a bullpen session. Sanchez has been on the disabled list since June 22 due to discomfort in his right index finger. It’s once again been... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Throws Simulated Game
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) threw 50 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday at the team’s spring training complex in Florida. Assuming Thor emerged unscathed, he’ll likely up his efforts to a minor league rehab game in a few days. After that, one would assume the next step would be returning to... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Starts Running At Mets Complex
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip, quadriceps) started running on Monday at the team’s spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. According to Mets manager Mickey Callaway on Tuesday, Cespedes’ running went “really well.” Cespedes has been recovering from the same ailments that always seem to plague him -- hip and quad injuries. However,... Read More
Marco Estrada Should Have Big Rebound Effort Against Mets
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada had an absolutely lights-out month of June, until his last start of course. The latter came against arguably baseball’s best offense, the Houston Astros, and Estrada had his worst start of the month when he allowed three earned runs (four total) on seven hits and two walks across... Read More
Zack Wheeler Looks To Post Fifth Quality Start In Seven Tries
Throughout his career, New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has never been a model of endurance. Commonly racking up high pitch counts early in games, Wheeler was usually knocked out long before he could even think of picking up a quality start. In Wheeler’s resurgent 2018, though, quality starts have become the norm. With... Read More
Blue Jays Are “Extensively Scouting” Milwaukee’s Farm System
As the Toronto Blue Jays fall further and further out of contention, it would make sense to start hearing some rumors as to what teams they are scouting with the trade deadline now less than a month away. Let the hot stove begin. Toronto is reportedly “extensively scouting” the farm system of the Milwaukee Brewers.... Read More
Kendrys Morales’ Slump Continues On Monday
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales had an absolute scorching month of June but tailed off near the end, and his woes seem to have continued into July. In a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Morales finished 0-for-3 with a walk. He’s now hitless in each of his last three games... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Picks Up Two Hits In Loss
The Toronto Blue Jays couldn’t get a ton going offensively in a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, but one of the highlights was outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Hernandez finished 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI -- the only Blue Jay to collect multiple hits in this one. Hernandez has slowed a bit... Read More
Ryan Borucki Pitches Well In Second Career Start
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki made his second career start on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, and while his first start was solid, this one was great. Borucki allowed two earned runs in six innings against the Houston Astros with three strikeouts to four walks in his debut, but in his follow-up he pitched... Read More
Jacob DeGrom Pushed From Friday To Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was scheduled to start on Friday, but needs to attend a family issue. As such, he’ll have his next start pushed back from Friday to Saturday. In deGrom’s place, Corey Oswalt as been recalled and will take the mound on Friday in deGrom’s place against the Miami Marlins.... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Remains Limited To Physical Therapy
The rehab process for New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been a long, grueling one, and unfortunately there isn’t much of a positive update on it. Cespedes, who has been out since mid-May with hip and quad issues, had been scheduled to meet the Mets in Miami this weekend, but will instead be kept... Read More
Mets To “Consider” Offers For Top Starters
While the odds remain greatly against a trade for either starting pitcher, the New York Mets will “have to consider” trade offers for Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard, according to interim general manager John Ricco. Ricco, who is one of three men temporarily taking over general manager duties due to Sandy Alderson’s battle with cancer,... Read More
Ryan Tepera Blows Second Consecutive Save
When Toronto Blue Jays closer Ryan Tepera blew a save on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, it was easy to chalk that one up as one subpar appearance since he simply allowed inherited runners to score. While Tepera was much more of a culprit in blowing his second consecutive save on Wednesday against the... Read More
