Blue Bird Banter

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images It isn’t much news, but it is news. Genesis Cabrera is leaving the team to go on the Paternity list. He can miss up to three games. Tommy Nance, an RHP, was picked up from the Padres just yesterday for ‘cash considerations.’ He’s pitched 62 games in the MLB, split between the Cubs and the Marlins (in 2021 and 2022, respectively). He … [Read more...] about Cabrera To Paternity List, Nance Activated

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Orioles 7 Blue Jays 3 Let’s start with the good stuff: After the first two batters (a walk and a home run) Bowden Francis was very good. He went 5 innings, allowed just 3 hits, 2 earned (see above), 1 walk with 7 strikeouts. He threw 81 pitches, which seems to be the top end of his limit. Genesis Cabrera pitched a good inning, perfect … [Read more...] about Bullpen Issues Cost Jays, Lose To Orioles

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images I hate press conferences with GM or Club President types. They can’t say anything of value. I’m sure the reports had the answers written down before he said them. But.... Mark Shapiro, in his first media avail since March 21, says he never comments on job status in-season when asked about GM Ross Atkins, but added: "Contextually, I'm … [Read more...] about Shipiro Talks, and Tonight’s Lineup

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images It is going to be nice to watch a game during daylight. And on a screen bigger than my phone. This is Game Two of Three with the Orioles. A win would even put the teams at 6 and 6 for the season. Last year, we were 3-10 against them. Today's Lineups ORIOLES BLUE JAYS Colton Cowser - CF George Springer - RF Anthony … [Read more...] about Game #114 GameThread: Orioles @ Jays

Photo by Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images 14 years ago today (this makes me feel old; it should be like five years ago) The Blue Jays beat the Rays 17-7. The Blue Jays hit eight home runs in this game: Two by Aaron Hill and one each from Adam Lind, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista, and Lyle Overbay. And, of course, two by J.A. Arencibia. J.P. was playing in … [Read more...] about Today in Jays History: Jays Hit 8 Home Run