2023 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2021)

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August 5th, 2023

The Red Sox walked off the Jays again, and this time it was even tougher as it was ex-Jay, Brian Anderson who struck the killing blow.

Boston won, 8-7.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Giancarlo Stanton, and Rafael Devers all homered for Toronto.

WP - Jordan Hicks (1-0)
LP - Eduard Bazardo (0-1)

Record - 63-49

The Red Sox now lead the Jays by one game.

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Sent to Buffalo: Kirby Snead, Jose Leclerc

Called Up: Kasey Kalich, Justin Wilson

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August 6th, 2023

The Umpires called the game in the 7th due to the heavy rain, and that MAY have saved the Jays as they had a tight, 6-5 lead at the time.

Giancarlo Stanton went 3 for 4 with a home run.

Today's win means the Jays and Red Sox leave their series in a tie atop the AL East.

WP - Justin Wilson (2-0)
Save - Kasey Kalich (1)
LP - Michael Kopech (0-1)

Record - 64-49

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Yunior Severino of New Hampshire was named Player of the Week for the AA Northeast League.

For the Bigs it was Ramon Urias, Orioles & Trea Turner, Nationals

The Blue Jays slipped a spot to #6 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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August 7th, 2023

Zach Davies pitched the Jays to a solid, 6-1 win over the Guardians.

Austin Meadows homered for Toronto.

WP - Zach Davies (9-9)
Save - Kasey Kalich (2)
LP - Juan Mejia (7-7)

Record - 65-49

Boston also won so it is still a tie.

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Michael Hermosillo signed a minor league contract.

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August 8th, 2023

A 9th inning, pinch hit home run by Diego Cartaya made it interesting, but the Guardians still won, 4-2, over the Jays.

WP - Zach De La Garza (5-12)
Save - Matt Cronin (17)
LP - Casey Kelly (7-4)

Record - 65-50

The Jays now trail the Red Sox by one game.

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Whit Merrifield came and asked to talk about a contract extension, and while he is absolutely worth keeping around, it would take a hefty increase (he currently makes $6.5M and is looking for multiple years at $21M), and we don't have the budget room for it.

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August 9th, 2023

Mike Soroka pitched well, but left the game with a herniated disc in his back. It looks like he will need a stint on the IL.

The Jays beat the Guardians, 5-3.

WP - Mike Soroka (2-2)
Save - Eduard Bazardo (5)
LP - Jose Suarez (2-6)

Record - 66-50

The Red Sox also won so the Jays still trail by a game.

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Brett Eibner signed a minor league deal.

Mike Soroka is placed on the IL.

Chris Bassitt is called up.

Nasim Nunez is Designated for Assignment.

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August 10th, 2023

J.P. Crawford went 3 for 4, including a 3-run triple, leading the Jays to a 9-3 win over the Guardians.

WP - Corbin Martin (3-0)
Save - Ryan Thompson (2)
LP - Carlos Vargas (7-10)

Record - 67-50

The Red Sox also won so the Jays still trail by one game.

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August 11th, 2023

Enoli Parades, Ty Tice, and Justin Wilson combined to shut out he Cubs on only two hits. The Blue Jays won, 4-0.

Giancarlo Stanton, Rafael Devers, and Whit Merrifield all homered for Toronto.

WP - Ty Tice (3-1)
Save - Justin Wilson (1)
LP - Gerrit Cole (3-13)

Record - 68-50

The Red Sox also won so the Jays still trail by a game.

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Mike Trout of the Angels hit his 400th career home run.

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August 12th, 2023

Jared Walsh homered and doubled while driving in four and scoring three times, as the Jays embarrassed the Cubs, 15-3.

Giancarlo Stanton also homered for Toronto.

Whit Merrifield left the game are after a collision on the basepaths. We await his prognosis.

Bo Bichette was ejected after taking umbrage with Lance Lynn plunking him. (Lynn was also ejected.)

WP - Zach Davies (10-9)
LP - Brennan Malone (5-6)

Record - 69-50

Boston lost so the Blue Jays and Red Sox are once again tied.

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Willy Adames is sent to Buffalo.

T.J. Friedl is called up.

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August 13th, 2023

The Cubs got revenge today, beating the Blue Jays, 9-3.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered for Toronto.

WP - Braylin Marquez (13-4)
LP - Casey Kelly (7-5)

Record - 69-51

The Jays are back in 2nd place as Boston won.

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Whit Merrifield's knee turned out to only be sprained and he should be right as rain in a few days.

Andrew Monasterio was named Player of the Week for the GCL.

For the Bigs it was Jeimer Candelario, Tigers & Alec Bohm, Phillies

The Blue Jays slipped to #9 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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August 15th, 2023

The Jays ran into the red-hot Phillies who took their 9th in a row by beating Toronto, 8-4.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Joe Bart homered for the Blue Jays.

WP - Shane Bieber (9-11)
LP - Corbin Martin (3-1)

Record - 69-52

Boston also lost so the Jays still trail by one game.

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August 16th, 2023

The Phillies took their winning streak to double digits by beating the Blue Jays, 11-5.

Giancarlo Stanton and Rafael Devers homered for Toronto.

WP - Zach Wheeler (6-10)
LP - Enoli Paredes (8-5)

Record - 69-53

Boston also lost so the Jays still trail by one game.

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But then the Red Sox lost on Toronto's off-day so the gap is down to a half game.

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August 18th, 2023

Big day for the Blue Jays bats! Bo Bichette led the way, going 4 for 5 with a home run, two doubles, and six RBI, as the Jays beat the Reds, 12-3.

Also going deep for Toronto were J.P. Crawford, Jared Walsh, Austin Meadows, and Rafael Devers.

WP - Zach Davies (11-9)
LP - Lyon Richardson (5-4)

Record - 70-53

Boston lost so the Jays have passed them and have a half game lead on the AL East.