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Canadian-born and raised, I'm an avid sports fan and fantasy expert on baseball and football.
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Robbie Ray Holds Braves To Two Runs In Win
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray hurled a quality start against the Braves in the team's 13-5 win on Friday night. The lefty tossed 6 2/3 innings while allowing two runs on five hits and striking out five. The damage came on a two-run homer off the bat of Ozzie Albies in the seventh,... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Snaps Homerless Drought
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ended his season-long homerless skid during the team's 8-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. He took Erick Fedde deep in the fifth inning for a solo shot as he finished the game going 1-for-3 with a walk. Gurriel has gotten off to a sluggish start to his... Read More
Steven Matz Falls Back To Earth Against Nationals
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz took his first loss of the season against the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. The lefty served up eight hits and a walk while striking out a pair in the short outing after beginning the season with four-straight stellar performances. His 2.31... Read More
Cavan Biggio Has Three Hits In Victory
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio went 3-for-3 with a run and an RBI in the team's 9-5 win over the Nationals on Tuesday. It was his second three-hit game in his last three games as he's now batted leadoff for the club over the past week while alternating starts in the outfield and... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Monster Game Versus Nationals
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a night to remember on Tuesday after swatting three homers and driving in seven runs in a 9-5 victory over the Nationals. The former top prospect took Max Scherzer deep twice in the contest including a grand slam in the third inning, upping his home run... Read More
Randal Grichuk Homers For Third Time In Four Games
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk provided the only offense for his club in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rays. He belted a three-run homer off Brent Honeywell in the first as he finished the game going 1-for-3 with a walk. Grichuk now has four bombs on the season, including three in his last four... Read More
Robbie Ray Strikes Out Nine Rays
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray struck out nine and issued no free passes in Saturday's no-decision loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The southpaw was impressive in this one as he hit 98.3 MPH on the gun with his fastball while allowing just six hits through six frames, but a pair of long... Read More
Jordan Romano Takes The Loss In Return
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano took the loss Saturday night against the Rays, allowing two runs (one earned) after entering the game with the game tied in the eighth. The right hander issued a pair of free passes to start the frame and he was only able to get one out before getting lifted... Read More
Steven Matz Moves To 4-0
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz moved to 4-0 on the season after the Jays topped the Rays 5-3 on Friday. The southpaw hurled five innings and allowed five hits and two walks while striking out seven in the 87-pitch effort. All the damage was done off a three-run homer from Randy Arozarena in... Read More
Marcus Semien Connects For Fifth Homer
Toronto Blue Jays middle infielder Marcus Semien connected for a three-run homer off Rays starter Tyler Glasnow on Friday to help lead the club to a 5-3 win. His shot in the first inning was his fifth of the season as he finished the game going 2-for-4. Semien has fallen down the batting order to... Read More
Rafael Dolis Locks Down Save For Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Rafael Dolis closed out the team's 5-3 win over the Rays on Friday night, earning himself his first save of the season. The right-hander pitched a perfect ninth inning while recording a strikeout and a pair of grounders in the nine-pitch frame. With Julian Merryweather and Jordan Romano both on the... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Stays Hot With Two Hits
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kept his strong season going on Wednesday night as he reached base four times in the team's 6-3 win over the Red Sox. The 22-year-old finished the contest going 2-for-3 with a double and two walks, upping his slash line to an impressive .383/.507/.650 on the campaign.... Read More
Hyun-Jin Ryu Takes The Loss On Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu fell to 1-2 on the season after the club lost 4-2 at the hands of the Red Sox on Tuesday. The veteran southpaw cruised through the first three innings while throwing just 29 pitches, but he went on to surrender four runs in the fourth thanks to a... Read More
Bo Bichette Belts Fifth Homer Versus Boston
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette launched a solo home run over the Green Monster in the team's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. He took Eduardo Rodriguez deep in the fourth inning for his fifth long ball of the season, finishing the day going 2-for-4 at the dish. Bichette is providing plenty... Read More
Hot Prospects To Watch: Two-Start Pitchers and Category-Specific Hitters
Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their... Read More
Hot Prospects To Watch: Late-Season Arms and Bats
Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their... Read More
Rafael Dolis Closes Door For Third Save
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Rafael Dolis pitched a perfect ninth inning in the team’s 2-1 win over the Yankees, securing his third save of the year. The right-hander struck out two in the 17-pitch frame, upping his total to 24 punchouts over 20 1/3 IP while holding an excellent 1.77 ERA and 1.18. WHIP. Dolis... Read More
Taijuan Walker Lasts Four Innings In No-Decision
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Taijuan Walker lived up to his last name by walking five batters in four innings during the team’s 2-1 win over the Yankees on Tuesday. He was fortunate enough to not allow a run in the outing after giving up a pair of hits and throwing just 43 of 88... Read More
Hot Prospects To Watch: Stretch-Run Rookies
Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their... Read More
Hyun-Jin Ryu Allows Five Runs In No-Decision
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu surrendered five runs over five innings during the team's 12-7 win over the Yankees on Monday. The veteran lefty gave up six hits, including three homers, while walking two and striking out five in the no-decision. Ryu hadn't allowed more than one earned run in six straight contests... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Records Four Hits In Win
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 4-for-6 during the team’s 10-8 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, upping his batting average to .290 on the year. The 26-year-old got off to a sluggish start to the season, but is 11-for-25 (.440) so far in September after finishing August on a high note.... Read More
Rowdy Tellez Cranks Eighth Homer
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez had a nice day at the dish during the team’s 10-8 win over the Red Sox, going 3-for-6 with a pair of runs. The slugger cranked a solo homer in the sixth inning to up his total to eight on the year as he continues to post sterling... Read More
Rafael Dolis Closes It Out For Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Rafael Dolis worked a scoreless ninth inning to close out the team’s 10-8 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday. The right-hander recorded a pair of strikeouts in the 14-pitch frame, earning his second save of the campaign and lowering his ERA to 1.86. After Anthony Bass blew a save situation... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Slugs Sixth Bomb
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-3 with a homer and two walks in Saturday’s 9-8 loss to the Red Sox. His long ball was a moon shot over the deepest part of the Green Monster that cashed in three runs for his sixth homer of the year and his 20th RBI.... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Lifts Jays In Extras
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez propelled his club to victory with a three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Jays defeated the Red Sox 6-2 on Thursday. He finished the contest going 2-for-4 with a walk, upping his batting average to a crisp .311 on the breakout season. Hernandez is also now tied... Read More
Taijuan Walker Solid In No-Decision
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Taijuan Walker allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings versus the Red Sox Thursday, settling for a no-decision in the team’s 6-2 extra-inning win. In his second start with his new club, the right-hander gave up six hits and a walk while striking out four in the 81-pitch effort. Walker... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Provides Only Offense For Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. clubbed a two-run home run in Wednesday's contest versus the Marlins, which proved to be enough in the team's 2-1 victory. He took pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez deep for his fifth long ball of the season as he finished the night going 2-for-3 with a strikeout. Gurriel got... Read More
Anthony Bass Picks Up Fourth Save
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass locked down his fourth save of the season in the team’s 2-1 win over the Marlins on Wednesday. After ceding the ninth-inning job to Jordan Romano over the last few weeks, Bass returned to the closing role with the rookie landing on the IL over the weekend. The... Read More
Hyun-Jin Ryu Strikes Out Eight In Win
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu earned his third win of the season in the team’s 2-1 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday. He struck out eight over six frames, surrendering one run on five hits with two walks issued. The lefty has now strung together six straight games of allowing one run or... Read More
Hot Prospects To Watch: Hot Hitters and Hurlers
Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their... Read More
