2023 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2021)

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May 24th, 2023

Tyler Glasnow shut out the Jays for eight innings, but Ken Giles could not do the same in the 9th and Toronto beat the Rays, 2-1.

WP - Ryan Thompson (2-1)
Save - Jordan Hicks (10)
LP - Ken Giles (0-1)

Record - 30-20

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May 25th, 2023

The Toronto winning streak ended with a 7-5 loss to the Rays.

WP - Nick Anderson (1-3)
Save - Ken Giles (11)
LP - Justin Dunn (1-4)

Record - 30-21

The Red Sox trail by a half game.

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May 26th, 2023

An 11th inning home run by Jed Lowrie gave the Twins a walk-off, 7-6 win over the Blue Jays.

WP - Sam Selman (5-1)
LP - Ryan Thompson (2-2)

Record - 30-22

The Red Sox won and now lead the Jays by a half game,

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May 27th, 2023

Zach Martin did a great job getting the Jays back in the win column, leading them to a 3-1 victory over the Twins.

Mason Martin got his first Big League hit, an RBI-double.

WP - Zach Davies (5-2)
Save - Jordan Hicks (11)
LP - Julian Merryweather (1-2)

Record - 31-22

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

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Teoscar Hernandez is activated from the IL.

Nasim Nunez was given the SS job out of Spring Training but he hasn't been able to find his hits. He is sent to Buffalo.

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All Star Voting Update

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Jordan Hicks and now George Springer all lead.

Giancarlo Stanton is in 2nd (behind Luke Voit, Yankees)
Austin Meadows is in 3rd and Raidel Martinez is in 5th.

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May 28th, 2023

A quality start by Casey Kelly and a game opening home run by Austin Meadows set the stage for a 7-1 Blue Jays win over the Twins.

WP - Casey Kelly (2-1)
LP - Jose Berrios (0-5)

Record - 32-22

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

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Players of the Week: DJ LeMahieu, Yankees & Mike Yastrzemski, Giants

The Blue Jays are at #4 on the Weekly Power Rankings, behind the Cardinals, Red Sox, and Braves.

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TRADE

To ATHLETICS

Tyler Clippard (TOR retains 40% of salary)

To BLUE JAYS

Charlie Morton

Both on one year contracts and both are pushing 40. We are paying a bit to get the better bullpen arm this year.

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Great news! Giancarlo Stanton is ready to go!

He is activated from the IL and Mason Martin is sent to Buffalo.

David Richardson signed a minor league contract.

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May 30th, 2023

It was not a great day for the Toronto bats. They never got anyone further than second as the Brewers shut them out, 4-0.

Enoli Paredes pitched well, striking out nine in 4.1 innings, before leaving with a hamstring strain. We are told it shouldn't affect his next start.

WP - Brett De Geus (2-3)
LP - Enoli Paredes (4-2)

Record - 32-23

The Jays now trail the Red Sox by 1.5 games.

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May 31st, 2023

An 8th inning Grand Slam by Bo Bichtte changed the complexion of this game and the Jays beat the Brewers, 10-8.

Giancarlo Stanton also homered for Toronto.

WP - Raidel Martinez (3-0)
Save - Jordan Hicks (12)
LP - Clayton Andrews (0-1)

Record - 33-23

The Red Sox also won.

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George Bell, Dunedin, was named Hitter of the Month for his Low A league.

Ty Tice, New Hampshire, was named Pitcher of the Month for his AA league.

Benjamin Bailey, Vancouver, was named Hitter of the Month for his High A league.

Aldo Ramirez, Vancouver, was named Pitcher of the Month for his High A league.

MAY AWARDS

PITCHER - Jesus Zambrano, A's & Lucas Giolito, Dodgers

HITTER - Max Kepler, Twins & Jose Ramirez, Mets

ROOKIE - Ricard Palacios, Guardians & Melvin Jimenez, Marlins

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June 1st, 2023

The Brewers bounced back from yesterday's late loss to beat the Blue Jays, 7-2.

WP - Freddy Peralta (2-4)
LP - Zach Davies (5-3)

Record - 33-24

The Red Sox have stayed hot and the Jays are falling behind - though they still have the 1st Wild Card seed.

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June 2nd, 2023

The Jays could not overcome the Mets today and lost, 6-3.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit safely in 16 straight games.

WP - Jonathan Loaisiga (4-3)
Save - Giovanny Gallegos (4)
LP - Riley O'Brien (2-2)

Record - 33-25

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June 3rd, 2023

The Jays are in a bit of a slump and today that manifested as a 7-4 loss to the Mets.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has now hit in 17 straight games.

Willy Adames homered for Toronto.

Durbin Feltman left the game with a blister after only two batters. We are told he should be fine by tomorrow.

WP - Vince Velasquez (3-3)
Save - DeMarcus Evans (1)
LP - Casey Kelly (2-2)

Record - 33-26

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All Star Voting Update

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Jordan Hicks and George Springer all still lead.

Giancarlo Stanton is in 2nd (behind Luke Voit, Yankees)
Austin Meadows is in 3rd and Raidel Martinez is in 5th.

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Designated for Assignment: Charlie Morton (Well, THAT didn't work out...)

Sent to Buffalo: Jackson Rees

Called Up: Ty Tice, Andrew Perez

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June 4th, 2023

Enoli Paredes pitched five scoreless innings. The bullpen had a bit more trouble but Ty Tice made his Major League debut and got the save as the Jays beat the Mets, 5-3.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got 3 hits, extending his hit streak to 18 games.

George Springer and Whit Merrifield homered for Toronto.

WP - Enoli Paredes (5-2)
Save - Ty Tice (1)
LP - Spencer Howard (3-8)

Record - 34-26

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Players of the Week: Brandon Lowe, Rays & Jorge Polanco, Diamondbacks

The Jays slid to #10 on the Weekly Power Rankings.