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2025 ALDS Preview
Around the League
In the Wild Card Series:
The Blue Jays got smoked in Game 1 by the Mariners before taking the next two. They will be the Guardians' ALCS opponent. Mariners 3B Jake Cronenworth (3.5, 3.5) won series MVP.
The Rays won two nailbiters against the Orioles to complete the sweep, winning both in walkoff fashion. Rays RF Vidal Brujan (2.5, 2.5) won series MVP.
The Reds won in 3 games over the Brewers, dismantling their vaunted starting rotation. Reds 2B Tyler Callihan (3.5, 3.5) won series MVP.
The Mets swept a low-scoring series with the Reds, winning by a combined score of 7-3. Mets C Francisco Alvarez (5.0, 5.0) won series MVP.
Series Preview
According to our Scouting Director, Will Ohman, the Blue Jays' top players are:
1. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (5.0, 5.0)
2. C Alejandro Kirk (4.5, 5.0)
3. CL Scott Barlow (4.0, 4.0)
4. RP Colby White (3.5, 4.0)
5. 3B Matt Chapman (3.5, 3.5)
Guerrero, who has become consistently the best hitter in baseball, will be a challenge for our pitchers to keep tame.
Probable Pitchers
Game 1
Shane Bieber (13-7, 2.77 ERA)
vs.
Alek Manoah (9-11, 5.52 ERA)
Game 2
Sean Hjelle (13-10, 3.29 ERA)
vs.
Jose Berrios (11-8, 4.84 ERA0
Game 3
Kevin Gausman (9-13, 5.50 ERA)
vs.
Nick Lodolo (18-8, 4.03 ERA)
Game 4
Cade Horton (12-13, 4.34 ERA)
vs.
Sonny Gray (11-7, 3.26 ERA)
Game 5
Shane Bieber (13-7, 2.77 ERA)
vs.
Alek Manoah (9-11, 5.52 ERA)
We have the drastic pitching advantage, so let's take care of business and see what our bullpen is made of.
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