2017 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2015) - Page 15

rpriske · 04-01-2017, 01:03 AM

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

Player son the Week: Francisco Lindor, Indians & Maikel Franco, Phillies.

rpriske · 04-01-2017, 01:05 AM

Called up from AAA: Yeltsin Gudino

rpriske · 04-03-2017, 09:42 AM

September 19th, 2017

The Jays lost a close one to the Rays as they see their play-off chances slipping away.

Tampa won 3-2.

WP - Derek Holland (10-10)
Save - Steve Geltz (40)
LP - Taylor Cole (3-5)

Record - 77-67

The Astros also lost. Houston's Magic Number is 15.

rpriske · 04-05-2017, 07:54 AM

September 20th, 2017

The Jays couldn't solve Matt Andriese today as they fell to the Rays 5-1.

Marcell Ozuna hit a solo shot for the only Toronto run.

WP - Matt Andriese (5-1)
LP - Drew Pomeranz (7-3)

Record - 77-68

Houston won. The Jays trail he Wild Card spot by 4.5 games and the Astros' Magic Number is down to 13.

rpriske · 04-05-2017, 07:55 AM

Minor league Contracts signed:

Rian Haire
Chang-ho Kim
Michael Albaledejo
Ruben Agramon

rpriske · 04-08-2017, 09:57 AM

September 21st, 2017

Despite an impressive 9th inning the Jays fell well short, losing 10-6 to the Angels.

Slade Heathcott hit his 11th homer.

WP - Gio Gonzalez (14-8)
Save - Kelvin Herrera (41)
LP - Aaron Sanchez (13-9)

Record - 77-69

Houston did not play.

rpriske · 04-08-2017, 09:58 AM

Jon Huizinga signed.

rpriske · 04-11-2017, 12:00 AM

September 22nd, 2017

Drew Smyly struck out 9, leading the Jays to a 5-0 shut out of the Angels.

George Springer left the game with a sore elbow.

WP - Drew Smyly (2-2)
LP - Josh Johnson (15-4)

Record - 78-69

The Jays sit 4 games behind the Astros. Houston has a Magic Number of 12.

rpriske · 04-13-2017, 02:45 PM

September 23rd, 2017

The Jays couldn't handle to tough Angels, losing 5-2.

WP - Drew Rucinski (14-10)
Save - Kelvin Herrera (42)
LP - Jon Lester (13-7)

Record - 78-70

The Astros also lost. Magic Number - 11

rpriske · 04-13-2017, 02:46 PM

George Springer has elbow inflammation that will end his season.

rpriske · 04-15-2017, 09:56 AM

September 24th, 2017

Beau Taylor's 8th inning Grand Slam bailed out the Jays and sent the game to extra inning where Logan Morrison's 13th inning RBI single gave Toronto a 6-5 win over the Angels!

WP - Jairo Diaz (5-2)
Save - Dellin Betances (39)
LP - Nestor Molina (0-1)

Record - 79-70

The Astros also won. Magic Number - 10

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 12:05 PM

September 25th, 2017

Kes Carter broke out o this slump in a big way, going 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI in a back-and-forth game vs the Mariners. Marcell Ozuna's RBI double in the 11th proved to be the difference maker as Toronto won 7-6.

WP - Juan Nicasio (5-3)
Save - Dellin Betances (40)
LP - Mike Morin (3-6)

Record - 80-70

The Astros also won. Magic Number - 9

The Jays slipped to #13 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

Players of the Week: C.J. Cron, Angels & Steve Pearce, Mets

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 12:26 PM

September 26th, 2017

A spectacular catch by Jordan Smith cost the Jays the game, losing 2-1 to the Mariners.

The bigger loss might end up being Aaron Sanchez leaving the game with a sore shoulder.

WP - David Hernandez (3-2)
Save - Dominic Leone (33)
LP - Jair Diaz (5-3)

Record - 80-71

The Astros won. Magic Number - 7

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 12:30 PM

A couple of Toronto minor leaguers have announced their retirement.

Munenori Kawasaki spent parts of 3 seasons in the bigs, most recently in 2014 with the Jays.

Chad Girodo never got higher than A ball.

Aaron Sanchez has shoulder tendinitis. He will miss the rest of the regular season but if the Jays manage to pull off an unlikely play-off bid, he could be back.

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 12:47 PM

September 27th, 2017

It came down to the last play for the second day in a row but the Mariners held on for a 3-2 win over Toronto.

WP - James Paxton (18-5)
Save - Yoervis Medina (6)
LP - Drew Pomeranz (7-4)

Record - 80-72

The Astros won. The Magic Number is now 5.

Clinched Play-off Spots:

AL West - L.A. Angels
AL 1st Wild Card - Seattle Mariners

NL East - Philadelphia Phillies
NL Central - Chicago Cubs
NL West - L.A. Dodgers

Other races:

AL East - The Rays lead the Jays by 10.5 games. Their Magi cNumber is 1.
AL Central is a dogfight. The White Sox, Twins and Tigers are all tied. Cleveland trails by 3.5.
AL 2nd Wild Card - Astros lead Jays by 6.

NL Wild Card - Marlins are up 4.5 on the Reds, who lead the Nationals by 3.5.

rpriske · 04-19-2017, 10:52 PM

September 29th, 2017

The Jays lost a close one to the Yankees, losing 3-2.

WP - Domingo German (4-5)
Save - A.J. Ramos (12)
LP - Drew Smyly (2-3)

Record - 80-73

Houston Magic Number is down to 3.

rpriske · 04-22-2017, 04:15 PM

September 30th, 2018

The Jays just couldn't get it done, falling 6-4 to the Yankees.

Derek Dietrich and Didi Gregorius hit homers. Logan Morrison left the game with a bruised shin. He will sit for a couple of days.

WP - Michael Pineda (8-17)
Save - A.J. Ramos (13)
LP - Drew Hutchinson (12-10)

Record - 80-74

The Rays have clinched the AL East and Houston will clinch the Wild Card soon (Magic Number - 1)

rpriske · 04-22-2017, 04:17 PM

September Awards

PITCHER: Nick Burdi, Twins & Brandon Beachy, Dodgers

HITTER: Carlos Santana, Indians & Maikel Franco, Phillies

ROOKIE: Mike Papi, Indians & Adam Ehrlich, Cardinals

rpriske · 04-22-2017, 04:35 PM

October 1st, 2017

Kes Carter left the game in the 1st inning with injury and Seth Smith took his lineup spot... and cracked two home runs as the Jays beat the Yankees 4-2.

Rafel Devers also hit a homer and Jon Lester also led the game with an injury. The season is starting to wear players down.

WP - Jon Lester (14-7)
Save - Dellin Betances (41)
LP - Clayton Blackburn (2-6)

Record - 81-74

The Astros lost so the Jays are still alive.

rpriske · 04-22-2017, 04:50 PM

October 2nd, 2017

Taylor Cole pitched 8 shutout innings as the Jays beat the Yankees 3-0.

WP - Taylor Cole (4-5)
Save - Dellin Betances (42)
LP - Eric Jokisch (9-8)

Record - 82-74

The Astros lost again. The dream is not quite dead.

The Marlins have clinched the 1st NL Wild Card.

04-01-2017, 01:03 AM	#281
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	The Jays rose to #10 on the Weekly Power Rankings. Player son the Week: Francisco Lindor, Indians & Maikel Franco, Phillies. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-01-2017, 01:05 AM	#282
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	Called up from AAA: Yeltsin Gudino __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-01-2017 at 01:35 AM.

04-03-2017, 09:42 AM	#283
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 19th, 2017 The Jays lost a close one to the Rays as they see their play-off chances slipping away. Tampa won 3-2. WP - Derek Holland (10-10) Save - Steve Geltz (40) LP - Taylor Cole (3-5) Record - 77-67 The Astros also lost. Houston's Magic Number is 15. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-05-2017, 07:54 AM	#284
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 20th, 2017 The Jays couldn't solve Matt Andriese today as they fell to the Rays 5-1. Marcell Ozuna hit a solo shot for the only Toronto run. WP - Matt Andriese (5-1) LP - Drew Pomeranz (7-3) Record - 77-68 Houston won. The Jays trail he Wild Card spot by 4.5 games and the Astros' Magic Number is down to 13. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-05-2017, 07:55 AM	#285
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	Minor league Contracts signed: Rian Haire Chang-ho Kim Michael Albaledejo Ruben Agramon __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-08-2017, 09:57 AM	#286
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 21st, 2017 Despite an impressive 9th inning the Jays fell well short, losing 10-6 to the Angels. Slade Heathcott hit his 11th homer. WP - Gio Gonzalez (14-8) Save - Kelvin Herrera (41) LP - Aaron Sanchez (13-9) Record - 77-69 Houston did not play. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-08-2017, 09:58 AM	#287
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	Jon Huizinga signed. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-11-2017, 12:00 AM	#288
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 22nd, 2017 Drew Smyly struck out 9, leading the Jays to a 5-0 shut out of the Angels. George Springer left the game with a sore elbow. WP - Drew Smyly (2-2) LP - Josh Johnson (15-4) Record - 78-69 The Jays sit 4 games behind the Astros. Houston has a Magic Number of 12. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-13-2017, 02:45 PM	#289
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 23rd, 2017 The Jays couldn't handle to tough Angels, losing 5-2. WP - Drew Rucinski (14-10) Save - Kelvin Herrera (42) LP - Jon Lester (13-7) Record - 78-70 The Astros also lost. Magic Number - 11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-13-2017, 02:46 PM	#290
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	George Springer has elbow inflammation that will end his season. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-15-2017, 09:56 AM	#291
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 24th, 2017 Beau Taylor's 8th inning Grand Slam bailed out the Jays and sent the game to extra inning where Logan Morrison's 13th inning RBI single gave Toronto a 6-5 win over the Angels! WP - Jairo Diaz (5-2) Save - Dellin Betances (39) LP - Nestor Molina (0-1) Record - 79-70 The Astros also won. Magic Number - 10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2017, 12:05 PM	#292
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 25th, 2017 Kes Carter broke out o this slump in a big way, going 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI in a back-and-forth game vs the Mariners. Marcell Ozuna's RBI double in the 11th proved to be the difference maker as Toronto won 7-6. WP - Juan Nicasio (5-3) Save - Dellin Betances (40) LP - Mike Morin (3-6) Record - 80-70 The Astros also won. Magic Number - 9 The Jays slipped to #13 on the Weekly Power Rankings. Players of the Week: C.J. Cron, Angels & Steve Pearce, Mets __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2017, 12:26 PM	#293
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 26th, 2017 A spectacular catch by Jordan Smith cost the Jays the game, losing 2-1 to the Mariners. The bigger loss might end up being Aaron Sanchez leaving the game with a sore shoulder. WP - David Hernandez (3-2) Save - Dominic Leone (33) LP - Jair Diaz (5-3) Record - 80-71 The Astros won. Magic Number - 7 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2017, 12:30 PM	#294
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	A couple of Toronto minor leaguers have announced their retirement. Munenori Kawasaki spent parts of 3 seasons in the bigs, most recently in 2014 with the Jays. Chad Girodo never got higher than A ball. Aaron Sanchez has shoulder tendinitis. He will miss the rest of the regular season but if the Jays manage to pull off an unlikely play-off bid, he could be back. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2017, 12:47 PM	#295
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 27th, 2017 It came down to the last play for the second day in a row but the Mariners held on for a 3-2 win over Toronto. WP - James Paxton (18-5) Save - Yoervis Medina (6) LP - Drew Pomeranz (7-4) Record - 80-72 The Astros won. The Magic Number is now 5. Clinched Play-off Spots: AL West - L.A. Angels AL 1st Wild Card - Seattle Mariners NL East - Philadelphia Phillies NL Central - Chicago Cubs NL West - L.A. Dodgers Other races: AL East - The Rays lead the Jays by 10.5 games. Their Magi cNumber is 1. AL Central is a dogfight. The White Sox, Twins and Tigers are all tied. Cleveland trails by 3.5. AL 2nd Wild Card - Astros lead Jays by 6. NL Wild Card - Marlins are up 4.5 on the Reds, who lead the Nationals by 3.5. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-19-2017, 10:52 PM	#296
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 29th, 2017 The Jays lost a close one to the Yankees, losing 3-2. WP - Domingo German (4-5) Save - A.J. Ramos (12) LP - Drew Smyly (2-3) Record - 80-73 Houston Magic Number is down to 3. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-22-2017, 04:15 PM	#297
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September 30th, 2018 The Jays just couldn't get it done, falling 6-4 to the Yankees. Derek Dietrich and Didi Gregorius hit homers. Logan Morrison left the game with a bruised shin. He will sit for a couple of days. WP - Michael Pineda (8-17) Save - A.J. Ramos (13) LP - Drew Hutchinson (12-10) Record - 80-74 The Rays have clinched the AL East and Houston will clinch the Wild Card soon (Magic Number - 1) __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-22-2017, 04:17 PM	#298
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	September Awards PITCHER: Nick Burdi, Twins & Brandon Beachy, Dodgers HITTER: Carlos Santana, Indians & Maikel Franco, Phillies ROOKIE: Mike Papi, Indians & Adam Ehrlich, Cardinals __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-22-2017, 04:35 PM	#299
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	October 1st, 2017 Kes Carter left the game in the 1st inning with injury and Seth Smith took his lineup spot... and cracked two home runs as the Jays beat the Yankees 4-2. Rafel Devers also hit a homer and Jon Lester also led the game with an injury. The season is starting to wear players down. WP - Jon Lester (14-7) Save - Dellin Betances (41) LP - Clayton Blackburn (2-6) Record - 81-74 The Astros lost so the Jays are still alive. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-22-2017 at 04:50 PM.

04-22-2017, 04:50 PM	#300
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,751	October 2nd, 2017 Taylor Cole pitched 8 shutout innings as the Jays beat the Yankees 3-0. WP - Taylor Cole (4-5) Save - Dellin Betances (42) LP - Eric Jokisch (9-8) Record - 82-74 The Astros lost again. The dream is not quite dead. The Marlins have clinched the 1st NL Wild Card. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-22-2017 at 04:51 PM.