Richard Urena mobbed after walkoff pushes Jays past O'sThe season has long been over for the Toronto Blue Jays, as far as their own contending status. But for a second straight night the Jays played the role of spoiler perfectly.On Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, the host Blue Jays rallied against Baltimore closer Zach Britton. Toronto scored … Continue reading Blue Jays play spoiler in walkoff win over Orioles
MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
It’s the weekend after the 2017 MLB All-Star Game break. Teams are finally back in action after a four-day layoff for the start of the traditional “second half” of play.A look at the Major League Baseball standings through games of Friday night, July 14 reveals that 17 teams are either in a playoff position, or are within a … Continue reading MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
Blue Jays in last place, but still a contending team
Gibbons (leaning on dugout rail) has Jays contending againIn each of the last two seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays have played deep into October. The Jays lost in the ALCS both years, defeated in five games a year ago, and in six games by the Kansas City Royals in 2015.After three consecutive winning campaigns, Toronto … Continue reading Blue Jays in last place, but still a contending team
Phillies Gain Little in Signing Michael Saunders
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly in agreement with free agent outfielder Michael Saunders on a contract for 2017. The deal is rumored to be for one year, with an option that may be the player’s to exercise.There have been rumors all off-season that the Fightin’ Phils were looking to add another bat to their lineup. Just last … Continue reading Phillies Gain Little in Signing Michael Saunders
No way, Jose
The Philadelphia Phillies’ rebuilding program continues to move along at a reasonable pace. After finally resolving to commit to that rebuild, the club has spent the past two years jettisoning aging, expensive players.The Phils bottomed out in the standings in 2015. That year, the club finished with the worst record in all of baseball. In this … Continue reading No way, Jose
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