2014 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2013) - Page 8

rpriske · 09-08-2013, 11:40 AM

June 19th, 2014

Neither starter pitched especially well but when it was time for the bullpens, the Yankees shut the Blue Jays down while the Toronto relief staff was not so effective.

Yankees win 9-5. That is five straight losses for the Jays.

Jose Bautista, Brett Lawrie and Tyler Moore all went deep for the Jays.

WP - Mickey Storey (2-1)
Save - Boone Logan (2)
LP - Tim Dillard (1-1)

Record - 37-32

Toronto is now 2 games behind the Red Sox but still have the second Wild Card spot, .5 ahead of the Rays.

rpriske · 09-08-2013, 01:27 PM

June 20th, 2014

The Blue Jays lost their 6th straight as they couldn't get past the Yankees, falling 4-3 despite homers by Jose Bautista and Tyler Moore.

WP - Michael Pineda (8-3)
Save - David Robertson (17)
LP - Colby Lewis (8-3)

Record - 37-33

Toronto is now 3 games behind Boston but still have a half game on Tampa Bay for the Wild Card.

rpriske · 09-09-2013, 07:08 AM

June 21st, 2014

It looked like the game was in the bag but instead Rex Brothers got his first blown save of the season and the Jays extended their losing streak to seven games, falling to the Yankees 3-2 in 10.

WP - Jeremy Affeldt (1-2)
LP - Rex Brothers (0-2)

Record - 37-34

The Orioles have caught up to the Jays, 3 games behind the Red Sox and a half game ahead of the Rays for the second Wild Card.

rpriske · 09-09-2013, 10:48 PM

June 22nd, 2014

After not missing in 21 consecutive chances, Rex Brothers has now blown saves on consecutive days. A Bobby Wilson RBI single in the 11th made this the eighth straight Blue Jay loss.

WP - Josh Spence (1-0)
LP - Luke Gregerson (0-3)

Record - 37-35

The Jays are now a half game behind the Orioles and Rays, tied in the second Wild Card spot.

rpriske · 09-09-2013, 10:50 PM

Gustavo Pierre was player of the week in his AA league.

The Buffalo Bisons were #1 in their AAA power rankings.

The Blue Jays have plummeted to #22 on theirs.

Players of the week: Colby Rasmus, Rangers & Yadier Molina, Cardinals

rpriske · 09-10-2013, 10:55 PM

June 24th, 2014

With a 4-2 loss to the Rays, the Jays have now lost nine in a row. What has happened to this team?

WP - Matt Moore (7-5)
Save - Jake McGee (19)
LP - R.A. Dickey (4-3)

Record - 37-36

rpriske · 09-11-2013, 10:16 PM

June 25th, 2014

The Blue Jays finally put an end to their losing streak, coming from behind to down the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3. A big two-run triple by Brett Lawrie was the turning point. Ryan Goins got his 4th homer.

WP - Bruce Rondon (1-1)
Save - Luke Gregerson (4)
LP - Jake Odorizzi (1-6)

Record - 38-36

Toronto is still only a half game out of the Wild Card.

rpriske · 09-11-2013, 10:45 PM

June 26th, 2014

The Jays are sticking to their new winning ways, dropping the Tigers 6-2. Leury Garcia went 3 for 4 with a homerun and 2 RBI. Eric Hosmer also went deep.

WP - Danny Salazar (3-3)
LP - Anibel Sanchez (2-1)

Record - 39-36

rpriske · 09-11-2013, 10:46 PM

Jarrett Hoffpauir is sent down to Buffalo as Jose Reyes is activated from the D.L.

Pedro Alvarez is also sent down and Anthony Gose is called back up.

Lastly, Mike Pelfrey went down to make room for Hyun-Jin Ryu.

rpriske · 09-13-2013, 07:07 AM

June 27th, 2014

Rex Brothers made it interesting, loading the bases with only 1 out in the 9th, but he managed to hold the Tigers to one and save the 6-4 victory, breaking his 2 game blown save streak.

Jose Bautista went 3 for 4 with his 21st homer of the year. Eric Hosmer got his 11th.

WP - Josh Johnson (6-2)
Save - Rex Brothers (22)
LP - Rick Porcello (4-6)

Record - 40-36

Toronto is now tied with Baltimore for the second Wild Card.

rpriske · 09-14-2013, 08:57 AM

June 28th, 2014

When John Gibbons asked Aaron Crow to make a spot start they couldn't have hoped for what they got - one run off four hits over five innings, ultimately leading to a 3-1 win over Detroit. Anthony Gose went 3 for 4 with a lead-off home run.

WP - Aaron Crow (4-2)
Save - Rex Brothers (23)
LP - Justin Verlander (6-6)

Record - 41-36

Still tied with Baltimore for second Wild Card, 2 games behind Boston for the AL East lead.

rpriske · 09-14-2013, 09:00 AM

Andy McGuire, the Blue Jays top draft pick in 2013, is out with a concussion and is expected to miss 4-5 months.

He has been playing well (OPS+ of 111) for the Single A Lansing Lugnuts.

rpriske · 09-14-2013, 02:37 PM

June 29th, 2014

Toronto won their fifth in a row behind a 5-ht shutout by R.A. Dickey, as they topped the Tigers 5-0!

Anthony Gose led off the game with a homer for the second day in a row. Lou Marson went 3 for 5.

WP - R.A. Dickey (5-3)
LP - Doug Fister (8-6)

Record - 42-36

Toronto is still tied with Baltimore for the second Wild Card but they are now only one game behind Boston for the AL East lead.

rpriske · 09-14-2013, 02:39 PM

The Buffalo Bisons were #1 in their league's weekly power rankings.

Toronto rose to #9 in theirs. (4th in the AL, behind the Angels, Orioles and Royals.)

Players of the week: Jurickson Profar, Rangers & Chase Utley, Phillies

rpriske · 09-14-2013, 02:47 PM

June Awards

PITCHERS: Antonio Bastardo, Angels & Yovani Gallardo, Brewers

HITTERS: Albert Pujols, Angels & Jason Heyward, Braves

ROOKIES: Carlos Sanchez, White Sox & Kolten Wong, Cardinals

rpriske · 09-14-2013, 02:51 PM

Sent to Buffalo: Bruce Rondon, Leury Garcia

Called Up: Mark Montgomery, Gordon Beckham

rpriske · 09-15-2013, 04:04 AM

July 1st, 2014

The Rockies were in town and the Blue Jays had trouble with their young starter, Rob Scahill. Colby Lewis did a great job, but Scahill did better as Colorado won 4-2.

WP - Rob Scahill (6-6)
Save - Rafael Betancourt (24)
LP - Colby Lewis (8-4)

Record - 42-37

rpriske · 09-15-2013, 04:07 AM

George Springer was sent to AAA. Pedro Alvarez was called back up.

rpriske · 09-15-2013, 04:02 PM

July 2nd, 2014

A two homer day by Tyler Moore went for naught as the Jays fell to the Rockies 7-5.

WP - Oliver Perez (2-0)
Save - Rafael Betancourt (25)
LP - Luke Gregerson (0-4)

Record - 42-38

Baltimore and Boston are now tied for the lead in the AL East AND the second Wild Card, with Toronto behind them by a half game.

rpriske · 09-15-2013, 04:06 PM

International Contract signed:

Venezulan SP Baltesar Belm

and...

TRADE

To ATHLETICS

Nolan Reimold

To BLUE JAYS

John Jaso
Zeke DeVoss

Jaso joins the Jays. DeVoss is sent to the lower minors.

09-08-2013, 01:27 PM	#142
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 20th, 2014 The Blue Jays lost their 6th straight as they couldn't get past the Yankees, falling 4-3 despite homers by Jose Bautista and Tyler Moore. WP - Michael Pineda (8-3) Save - David Robertson (17) LP - Colby Lewis (8-3) Record - 37-33 Toronto is now 3 games behind Boston but still have a half game on Tampa Bay for the Wild Card. Last edited by rpriske; 09-09-2013 at 02:54 PM.

09-11-2013, 10:46 PM	#149
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Jarrett Hoffpauir is sent down to Buffalo as Jose Reyes is activated from the D.L. Pedro Alvarez is also sent down and Anthony Gose is called back up. Lastly, Mike Pelfrey went down to make room for Hyun-Jin Ryu. Last edited by rpriske; 09-11-2013 at 10:53 PM.

09-13-2013, 07:07 AM	#150
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 27th, 2014 Rex Brothers made it interesting, loading the bases with only 1 out in the 9th, but he managed to hold the Tigers to one and save the 6-4 victory, breaking his 2 game blown save streak. Jose Bautista went 3 for 4 with his 21st homer of the year. Eric Hosmer got his 11th. WP - Josh Johnson (6-2) Save - Rex Brothers (22) LP - Rick Porcello (4-6) Record - 40-36 Toronto is now tied with Baltimore for the second Wild Card. Last edited by rpriske; 09-13-2013 at 11:32 AM.

09-15-2013, 04:06 PM	#160
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	International Contract signed: Venezulan SP Baltesar Belm and... TRADE To ATHLETICS Nolan Reimold To BLUE JAYS John Jaso Zeke DeVoss Jaso joins the Jays. DeVoss is sent to the lower minors. Last edited by rpriske; 09-15-2013 at 04:08 PM.

09-08-2013, 11:40 AM	#141
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 19th, 2014 Neither starter pitched especially well but when it was time for the bullpens, the Yankees shut the Blue Jays down while the Toronto relief staff was not so effective. Yankees win 9-5. That is five straight losses for the Jays. Jose Bautista, Brett Lawrie and Tyler Moore all went deep for the Jays. WP - Mickey Storey (2-1) Save - Boone Logan (2) LP - Tim Dillard (1-1) Record - 37-32 Toronto is now 2 games behind the Red Sox but still have the second Wild Card spot, .5 ahead of the Rays.

09-09-2013, 07:08 AM	#143
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 21st, 2014 It looked like the game was in the bag but instead Rex Brothers got his first blown save of the season and the Jays extended their losing streak to seven games, falling to the Yankees 3-2 in 10. WP - Jeremy Affeldt (1-2) LP - Rex Brothers (0-2) Record - 37-34 The Orioles have caught up to the Jays, 3 games behind the Red Sox and a half game ahead of the Rays for the second Wild Card.

09-09-2013, 10:48 PM	#144
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 22nd, 2014 After not missing in 21 consecutive chances, Rex Brothers has now blown saves on consecutive days. A Bobby Wilson RBI single in the 11th made this the eighth straight Blue Jay loss. WP - Josh Spence (1-0) LP - Luke Gregerson (0-3) Record - 37-35 The Jays are now a half game behind the Orioles and Rays, tied in the second Wild Card spot.

09-09-2013, 10:50 PM	#145
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Gustavo Pierre was player of the week in his AA league. The Buffalo Bisons were #1 in their AAA power rankings. The Blue Jays have plummeted to #22 on theirs. Players of the week: Colby Rasmus, Rangers & Yadier Molina, Cardinals

09-10-2013, 10:55 PM	#146
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 24th, 2014 With a 4-2 loss to the Rays, the Jays have now lost nine in a row. What has happened to this team? WP - Matt Moore (7-5) Save - Jake McGee (19) LP - R.A. Dickey (4-3) Record - 37-36

09-11-2013, 10:16 PM	#147
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 25th, 2014 The Blue Jays finally put an end to their losing streak, coming from behind to down the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3. A big two-run triple by Brett Lawrie was the turning point. Ryan Goins got his 4th homer. WP - Bruce Rondon (1-1) Save - Luke Gregerson (4) LP - Jake Odorizzi (1-6) Record - 38-36 Toronto is still only a half game out of the Wild Card.

09-11-2013, 10:45 PM	#148
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 26th, 2014 The Jays are sticking to their new winning ways, dropping the Tigers 6-2. Leury Garcia went 3 for 4 with a homerun and 2 RBI. Eric Hosmer also went deep. WP - Danny Salazar (3-3) LP - Anibel Sanchez (2-1) Record - 39-36

09-14-2013, 08:57 AM	#151
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 28th, 2014 When John Gibbons asked Aaron Crow to make a spot start they couldn't have hoped for what they got - one run off four hits over five innings, ultimately leading to a 3-1 win over Detroit. Anthony Gose went 3 for 4 with a lead-off home run. WP - Aaron Crow (4-2) Save - Rex Brothers (23) LP - Justin Verlander (6-6) Record - 41-36 Still tied with Baltimore for second Wild Card, 2 games behind Boston for the AL East lead.

09-14-2013, 09:00 AM	#152
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Andy McGuire, the Blue Jays top draft pick in 2013, is out with a concussion and is expected to miss 4-5 months. He has been playing well (OPS+ of 111) for the Single A Lansing Lugnuts.

09-14-2013, 02:37 PM	#153
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June 29th, 2014 Toronto won their fifth in a row behind a 5-ht shutout by R.A. Dickey, as they topped the Tigers 5-0! Anthony Gose led off the game with a homer for the second day in a row. Lou Marson went 3 for 5. WP - R.A. Dickey (5-3) LP - Doug Fister (8-6) Record - 42-36 Toronto is still tied with Baltimore for the second Wild Card but they are now only one game behind Boston for the AL East lead.

09-14-2013, 02:39 PM	#154
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	The Buffalo Bisons were #1 in their league's weekly power rankings. Toronto rose to #9 in theirs. (4th in the AL, behind the Angels, Orioles and Royals.) Players of the week: Jurickson Profar, Rangers & Chase Utley, Phillies

09-14-2013, 02:47 PM	#155
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	June Awards PITCHERS: Antonio Bastardo, Angels & Yovani Gallardo, Brewers HITTERS: Albert Pujols, Angels & Jason Heyward, Braves ROOKIES: Carlos Sanchez, White Sox & Kolten Wong, Cardinals

09-14-2013, 02:51 PM	#156
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Sent to Buffalo: Bruce Rondon, Leury Garcia Called Up: Mark Montgomery, Gordon Beckham

09-15-2013, 04:04 AM	#157
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 1st, 2014 The Rockies were in town and the Blue Jays had trouble with their young starter, Rob Scahill. Colby Lewis did a great job, but Scahill did better as Colorado won 4-2. WP - Rob Scahill (6-6) Save - Rafael Betancourt (24) LP - Colby Lewis (8-4) Record - 42-37

09-15-2013, 04:07 AM	#158
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	George Springer was sent to AAA. Pedro Alvarez was called back up.

09-15-2013, 04:02 PM	#159
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	July 2nd, 2014 A two homer day by Tyler Moore went for naught as the Jays fell to the Rockies 7-5. WP - Oliver Perez (2-0) Save - Rafael Betancourt (25) LP - Luke Gregerson (0-4) Record - 42-38 Baltimore and Boston are now tied for the lead in the AL East AND the second Wild Card, with Toronto behind them by a half game.