2023 Blue Jays (est. 2016) - Page 18

rpriske · 09-07-2025, 10:38 AM

Players of the Week: Nomar Mazara, Astros & Mitch Hansen, Dodgers

The Blue Jays moved up a spot to #24 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 09-07-2025, 10:40 AM

Israel Pulido signed a minor league deal.

Matt Hollingsworth has shoulder inflammation. His next start might be pushed back.

Massimo Maniero of Bluefield was named the Appalachian League Manager of the Year.

rpriske · 09-08-2025, 03:13 PM

September 26th, 2023

Konner Wade pitched the Jays to a 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Mike Trout hit his 47th home run of the year.

WP - Konner Wade (4-4)
Save - Luke Yelverton (9)
LP - Tyler Viza (12-11)

Record - 67-81

rpriske · 09-08-2025, 03:14 PM

Buster Posey of the Astros collected career hit #2000.

rpriske · 09-08-2025, 03:15 PM

Alejandro Rodriguez signed a mine league contract.

rpriske · 09-08-2025, 03:17 PM

Daniel Bravo of Bluefield was named Pitcher of the Year for his Rookie league.

Three of his team-mates received votes:

Albert Abreu
Sergio Armas
Sean Morris

rpriske · 09-14-2025, 11:31 AM

September 27th, 2023

This almost felt like a Spring Training game as the Jays used 18 players to get through an 11-4 loss to the Phillies.

WP - Michael Pineda (4-2)
LP - Taylore Cherry (5-6)

Record - 67-82

rpriske · 09-14-2025, 11:34 AM

Daniel Bravo of Bluefield was named the Appalachian League MVP.

Also getting votes were his teammates:

Sergio Armas (2nd)
Kyle Jacobsen (4th)
Eric Faulstitch (7th)
Eduardo Arteaga (8th)
Sean Morris (10th)
Albert Abreu (11th)
Gabriel Alvarez (12th)

rpriske · 09-20-2025, 11:07 AM

September 28th, 2023

Carlos Martinez pitched well but the Rays still beat the Jays, 5-4.

Domingo Santana homered for Toronto.

WP - Will Smith (2-0)
Save - Kyle Cody (10)
LP - Aaron Nola (1-1)

Record - 67-83

rpriske · 09-25-2025, 09:44 AM

September 29th, 2023

Stephen Landazuri pitched 6.2 shutout innings, but Luke Yelverton blew a three-run save and the Rays walked off the Jays, 4-3, in the 12th inning.

Jack Benninghoff homered for Toronto.

WP - Ethan Hankins (4-0)
LP - Zach Emerson (2-1)

Record - 67-84

rpriske · 09-25-2025, 09:50 AM

Mitch Watrous signed a minor league deal.

Five GCL players announced their retirements.

Jeremy Bleich - mostly pitched in Australia but got as high as AAA. He signed with the Blue Jays organization just earlier this month.

Miguel Sulbaran - Also got as high as AAA. Singed with the Jays only a week ago.

Francisco Jimenez - Got as high as AA but played in Mexico the past three years. Signed with the Jays a week ago.

Deiyerbert Bolivar - got as high as AA. Signed with the Jays back in July.

Steven Farnworth - mostly played in Mexico before signing with the Jays last week.

It seems like a number players signed, thinking they were going to immediately shoot up the ranks and when they didn't, hung them up.

rpriske · 09-25-2025, 09:58 AM

Matt Hollingsworth's shoulder isn't getting better so we have shut him down for the season. He is placed on the 60-day IL.

Raisel Iglesias is called up from Buffalo.

rpriske · 09-30-2025, 11:35 AM

September 30th, 2023

Toby Jewett went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, driving in 3, as the Jays beat the Rays, 7-5.

Kevin Dowdell homered on the first pitch of the game.

Raisel Iglesias left the game with a sore thumb, but it does not appear to be serious.

WP - Nick Hanson (7-0)
Save - Jorge Rondon (7)
LP - Brad Langlois (13-10)

Record - 68-84

rpriske · 09-30-2025, 11:36 AM

Dillon Tate of the Rangers threw a No Hitter against the Spiders.

He struck out 8 and walked 3.

rpriske · 09-30-2025, 11:39 AM

SEPTEMBER AWARDS

PITCHER - Jose Medina, Orioles & Marco Gonzales, Cardinals

HITTER - Miguel Andujar, Yankees & Corey Seager, Dodgers

ROOKIE - Dylan Steen, Yankees & Nolan Jones, Cardinals

rpriske · 10-05-2025, 11:50 AM

October 1st, 2023

The Rays scored four in the 1st and never looked back, beating the Jays, 7-3.

Isael Soto and Domingo Santana homered for Toronto.

WP - Dylan Baker (5-6)
LP - Konner Wade (4-5)

Record - 68-85

rpriske · 10-05-2025, 11:52 AM

New Minor League signings:

Joe Ortiz
Tyler Vail
Juan Arias
Angel Ventura

Brad Fullmer of Dunedin was named the Florida State League Manager of the Year.

rpriske · 10-09-2025, 02:18 PM

October 2nd, 2023

A 9th inning error by James Nelson gave the Blue Jays a walk off, 6-5 win over the Yankees.

Mike Trout went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double.

Kevin Dowdell also went deep for Toronto.

WP - Aaron Nola (2-1)
LP - Kelvin Herrera (5-5)

Record - 69-85

rpriske · 10-09-2025, 02:19 PM

Players of the Week: Abraham Almonte, Astros & Jose Cadena, Braves

The Jays slipped a spot to #26 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 10-09-2025, 02:20 PM

Brooks Pounders is activated from the IL.

09-07-2025, 10:38 AM	#341
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Players of the Week: Nomar Mazara, Astros & Mitch Hansen, Dodgers The Blue Jays moved up a spot to #24 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-07-2025, 10:40 AM	#342
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Israel Pulido signed a minor league deal. Matt Hollingsworth has shoulder inflammation. His next start might be pushed back. Massimo Maniero of Bluefield was named the Appalachian League Manager of the Year. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2025, 03:13 PM	#343
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	September 26th, 2023 Konner Wade pitched the Jays to a 3-2 win over the Phillies. Mike Trout hit his 47th home run of the year. WP - Konner Wade (4-4) Save - Luke Yelverton (9) LP - Tyler Viza (12-11) Record - 67-81 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2025, 03:14 PM	#344
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Buster Posey of the Astros collected career hit #2000. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2025, 03:15 PM	#345
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Alejandro Rodriguez signed a mine league contract. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2025, 03:17 PM	#346
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Daniel Bravo of Bluefield was named Pitcher of the Year for his Rookie league. Three of his team-mates received votes: Albert Abreu Sergio Armas Sean Morris __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-08-2025 at 03:19 PM.

09-14-2025, 11:31 AM	#347
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	September 27th, 2023 This almost felt like a Spring Training game as the Jays used 18 players to get through an 11-4 loss to the Phillies. WP - Michael Pineda (4-2) LP - Taylore Cherry (5-6) Record - 67-82 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-14-2025, 11:34 AM	#348
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Daniel Bravo of Bluefield was named the Appalachian League MVP. Also getting votes were his teammates: Sergio Armas (2nd) Kyle Jacobsen (4th) Eric Faulstitch (7th) Eduardo Arteaga (8th) Sean Morris (10th) Albert Abreu (11th) Gabriel Alvarez (12th) __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-14-2025 at 11:38 AM.

09-20-2025, 11:07 AM	#349
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	September 28th, 2023 Carlos Martinez pitched well but the Rays still beat the Jays, 5-4. Domingo Santana homered for Toronto. WP - Will Smith (2-0) Save - Kyle Cody (10) LP - Aaron Nola (1-1) Record - 67-83 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-25-2025, 09:44 AM	#350
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	September 29th, 2023 Stephen Landazuri pitched 6.2 shutout innings, but Luke Yelverton blew a three-run save and the Rays walked off the Jays, 4-3, in the 12th inning. Jack Benninghoff homered for Toronto. WP - Ethan Hankins (4-0) LP - Zach Emerson (2-1) Record - 67-84 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-25-2025, 09:50 AM	#351
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Mitch Watrous signed a minor league deal. Five GCL players announced their retirements. Jeremy Bleich - mostly pitched in Australia but got as high as AAA. He signed with the Blue Jays organization just earlier this month. Miguel Sulbaran - Also got as high as AAA. Singed with the Jays only a week ago. Francisco Jimenez - Got as high as AA but played in Mexico the past three years. Signed with the Jays a week ago. Deiyerbert Bolivar - got as high as AA. Signed with the Jays back in July. Steven Farnworth - mostly played in Mexico before signing with the Jays last week. It seems like a number players signed, thinking they were going to immediately shoot up the ranks and when they didn't, hung them up. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-25-2025, 09:58 AM	#352
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Matt Hollingsworth's shoulder isn't getting better so we have shut him down for the season. He is placed on the 60-day IL. Raisel Iglesias is called up from Buffalo. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-30-2025 at 11:09 AM.

09-30-2025, 11:35 AM	#353
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	September 30th, 2023 Toby Jewett went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, driving in 3, as the Jays beat the Rays, 7-5. Kevin Dowdell homered on the first pitch of the game. Raisel Iglesias left the game with a sore thumb, but it does not appear to be serious. WP - Nick Hanson (7-0) Save - Jorge Rondon (7) LP - Brad Langlois (13-10) Record - 68-84 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-30-2025 at 11:37 AM.

09-30-2025, 11:36 AM	#354
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Dillon Tate of the Rangers threw a No Hitter against the Spiders. He struck out 8 and walked 3. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-30-2025, 11:39 AM	#355
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	SEPTEMBER AWARDS PITCHER - Jose Medina, Orioles & Marco Gonzales, Cardinals HITTER - Miguel Andujar, Yankees & Corey Seager, Dodgers ROOKIE - Dylan Steen, Yankees & Nolan Jones, Cardinals __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-05-2025, 11:50 AM	#356
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	October 1st, 2023 The Rays scored four in the 1st and never looked back, beating the Jays, 7-3. Isael Soto and Domingo Santana homered for Toronto. WP - Dylan Baker (5-6) LP - Konner Wade (4-5) Record - 68-85 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-05-2025, 11:52 AM	#357
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	New Minor League signings: Joe Ortiz Tyler Vail Juan Arias Angel Ventura Brad Fullmer of Dunedin was named the Florida State League Manager of the Year. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 10-05-2025 at 12:07 PM.

10-09-2025, 02:18 PM	#358
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	October 2nd, 2023 A 9th inning error by James Nelson gave the Blue Jays a walk off, 6-5 win over the Yankees. Mike Trout went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double. Kevin Dowdell also went deep for Toronto. WP - Aaron Nola (2-1) LP - Kelvin Herrera (5-5) Record - 69-85 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-09-2025, 02:19 PM	#359
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Players of the Week: Abraham Almonte, Astros & Jose Cadena, Braves The Jays slipped a spot to #26 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-09-2025, 02:20 PM	#360
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,543	Brooks Pounders is activated from the IL. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````