1988 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 14

rpriske · 12-09-2019, 07:36 AM

August 26th, 1988

Ken Phelps hit two home runs and drove in five as the Jays walloped the Rangers, 15-3.

Pedro Soto also homered for Toronto.

WP - Nolan Ryan (16-8)
LP - Dan Lewis (4-6)

Record - 69-59

rpriske · 12-12-2019, 07:04 AM

August 27th, 1988

The Rangers staked an early lead and the Jays couldn't quite catch up, falling 6-5.

WP - Danny Jackson (13-8)
Save - Tucker Garland (28)
LP - Dave Stieb (6-9)

Record - 69-60

rpriske · 12-14-2019, 04:27 PM

August 28th, 1988

The Blue Jays came down hard on the Rangers, despite losing their starting pitcher after only one inning.

Toronto won 10-2. Cameron Washington was the unexpected star, going 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and aw all, driving in three and scoring three times. Ken Phelps homered.

Robinson Lopez left with a blister on his finger. His next start may need to be pushed back.

WP - Kip Young (5-2)
LP - Greg Maddux (14-7)

Record - 70-60

rpriske · 12-14-2019, 04:34 PM

The trade went through!

TRADE

To PIRATES

Aaron Anderson

To BLUE JAYS

Jerry Fry (PIT retains 35% of contract)
Justin Babin
Pete Finessy
Alain Navarro
Jim Dixon

Fry joins the Jays.

Jose Correa is sent to AAA.

Pat Bradshaw, Lethbridge, was named Player of the Week for his Short A league.

For the majors it was Tony Fernandez, Mariners & Lou Whitaker, Reds

The Blue Jays have jumped to #7 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 12-16-2019, 07:09 AM

August 29th, 1988

Sam Wilson blasted two big home runs, driving in seven, as the Jays beat the Brewers 12-3.

If those dingers weren't enough, Ken Phelps also hit a grand slam! Paul Molitor homered as well.

WP - Jim Kane (1-2)
LP - Erik Hanson (7-14)

Record - 71-60

rpriske · 12-17-2019, 10:00 PM

August 30th, 1988

The Jays dropped a close one, falling 4-3 to the Brewers.

Pedro Soto hit his 5th home run with Toronto.

WP - Michael Hall (5-4)
Save - Karl Cowell (20)
LP - Walt Terrell (7-8)

Record - 71-61

rpriske · 12-20-2019, 11:34 PM

August 31st, 1988

Nolan Ryan took a shut out into the 9th as the Blue Jays defeated the Brewers 7-1.

WP - Nolan Ryan (17-8)
LP - Ron Darling (10-15)

Record - 72-61

rpriske · 12-20-2019, 11:39 PM

AUGUST AWARDS

PITCHER: NOLAN RYAN, BLUE JAYS & Bret Saberhagen, Astros

HITTER: Sid Bream, Angels & Kal Daniels, Phillies

ROOKIE: Chris Sabo, Indians & Greg Briley, Padres

Pat Bradshaw, Lethbridge, was named Hitter of the Month for his Short A league.

September Call-Ups:

Laurent Dupuis
Don McKinley
Shane Simmons
Anthony Peterson
Ramiro Garcia
Eduardo Estrada

rpriske · 12-22-2019, 09:07 AM

September 1st, 1988

The Blue Jays beat the Rangers 9-6. Sam Wilson went 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk.

Pedro Soto also homered.

WP - Dave Stieb (7-9)
Save - David Wells (33)
LP - Greg Maddux (14-8)

Record - 73-61

rpriske · 01-03-2020, 10:49 AM

September 2nd, 1988

The Blue Jays had a very consistent attack, led by Sam Wilson who reached based five times while driving in four as Toronto beat the Rangers 8-2.

WP - Shane Simmons (2-0)
LP - Dan Lewis (4-7)

Record - 74-61

rpriske · 01-03-2020, 10:51 AM

Roosevelt Henson and Jack Lazorko signed minor league deals.

rpriske · 01-05-2020, 05:07 PM

September 3rd, 1988

Ken Phelps drove in seven while hitting two home runs as the Jays blasted the Rangers 16-4.

Ryne Sandberg left the game with back spasms. It doesn't seem too serious but the team will likely take it easy on him for the next week.

WP - Jim Kane (2-2)
LP - Larry McWilliams (8-14)

Record - 75-61

rpriske · 01-08-2020, 06:44 AM

September 4th, 1988

The Rangers got revenge, thumping the Blue Jays 13-4.

Paul Molitor hit his 13th home run of the year.

WP - Sterling Buckley (1-0)
LP - Robinson Lopez (13-7)

Record - 75-62

rpriske · 01-08-2020, 06:46 AM

Sam Wilson was named AL Player of the Week after hitting .476 and knocking in 18!

Craig Worthington of the Pirates won for the NL.

The Blue Jays held at #7 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 01-11-2020, 10:02 AM

September 5th, 1988

The Blue Jays got power from some less likely sources as Spike Owen hit his 2nd homer of the year and Ramiro Garcia hit the 1st of his career as Toronto beat the Tigers 11-5.

WP - Nolan Ryan (18-8)
LP - Mario Cantu (5-9)

Record - 76-62

rpriske · 01-13-2020, 06:44 AM

September 6th, 1988

Dave Stieb pitched into the 11th to give the Jays time to beat the Tigers 4-1.

WP - Dave Stieb (8-9)
Save - David Wells (34)
LP - Ed Vande Berg (0-3)

Record - 77-62

rpriske · 01-16-2020, 08:02 AM

September 7th, 1988

Toronto bats just couldn't get going today as the Jays fell 4-1 to the Tigers.

WP - Bob Hook (3-9)
Save - Will Bird (1)
LP - Walt Terrell (7-9)

Record - 77-63

rpriske · 01-16-2020, 08:04 AM

Mauro Morin is activated from the DL.

Juan Romano is activated from the DL and called up to the Jays.

rpriske · 01-18-2020, 02:19 PM

September 9th, 1988

Mauro Morin showed Toronto and what they were missing as he blasted a three-run homer in his first game back from the D.L. to lead the Jays to a 7-2 win over the Orioles.

Rickey Henderson and Sam Wilson also homered.

WP - Jim Kane (3-2)
LP - Al Leiter (9-13)

Record - 78-63

rpriske · 01-21-2020, 07:00 AM

September 10th, 1988

An amazing pitcher's duel ended with a 10th inning walk-off homer by Ronnie Ross to give the Orioles a 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays.

WP - Jose Medine (1-5)
LP - Nolan Ryan (18-9)

Record - 78-64

12-09-2019, 07:36 AM	#261
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 26th, 1988 Ken Phelps hit two home runs and drove in five as the Jays walloped the Rangers, 15-3. Pedro Soto also homered for Toronto. WP - Nolan Ryan (16-8) LP - Dan Lewis (4-6) Record - 69-59 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-12-2019, 07:04 AM	#262
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 27th, 1988 The Rangers staked an early lead and the Jays couldn't quite catch up, falling 6-5. WP - Danny Jackson (13-8) Save - Tucker Garland (28) LP - Dave Stieb (6-9) Record - 69-60 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-14-2019 at 03:37 PM.

12-14-2019, 04:27 PM	#263
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 28th, 1988 The Blue Jays came down hard on the Rangers, despite losing their starting pitcher after only one inning. Toronto won 10-2. Cameron Washington was the unexpected star, going 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and aw all, driving in three and scoring three times. Ken Phelps homered. Robinson Lopez left with a blister on his finger. His next start may need to be pushed back. WP - Kip Young (5-2) LP - Greg Maddux (14-7) Record - 70-60 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-14-2019, 04:34 PM	#264
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	The trade went through! TRADE To PIRATES Aaron Anderson To BLUE JAYS Jerry Fry (PIT retains 35% of contract) Justin Babin Pete Finessy Alain Navarro Jim Dixon Fry joins the Jays. Jose Correa is sent to AAA. Pat Bradshaw, Lethbridge, was named Player of the Week for his Short A league. For the majors it was Tony Fernandez, Mariners & Lou Whitaker, Reds The Blue Jays have jumped to #7 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-14-2019 at 04:48 PM.

12-16-2019, 07:09 AM	#265
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 29th, 1988 Sam Wilson blasted two big home runs, driving in seven, as the Jays beat the Brewers 12-3. If those dingers weren't enough, Ken Phelps also hit a grand slam! Paul Molitor homered as well. WP - Jim Kane (1-2) LP - Erik Hanson (7-14) Record - 71-60 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-17-2019 at 09:41 PM.

12-17-2019, 10:00 PM	#266
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 30th, 1988 The Jays dropped a close one, falling 4-3 to the Brewers. Pedro Soto hit his 5th home run with Toronto. WP - Michael Hall (5-4) Save - Karl Cowell (20) LP - Walt Terrell (7-8) Record - 71-61 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-20-2019, 11:34 PM	#267
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 31st, 1988 Nolan Ryan took a shut out into the 9th as the Blue Jays defeated the Brewers 7-1. WP - Nolan Ryan (17-8) LP - Ron Darling (10-15) Record - 72-61 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-20-2019, 11:39 PM	#268
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	AUGUST AWARDS PITCHER: NOLAN RYAN, BLUE JAYS & Bret Saberhagen, Astros HITTER: Sid Bream, Angels & Kal Daniels, Phillies ROOKIE: Chris Sabo, Indians & Greg Briley, Padres Pat Bradshaw, Lethbridge, was named Hitter of the Month for his Short A league. September Call-Ups: Laurent Dupuis Don McKinley Shane Simmons Anthony Peterson Ramiro Garcia Eduardo Estrada __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-22-2019, 09:07 AM	#269
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 1st, 1988 The Blue Jays beat the Rangers 9-6. Sam Wilson went 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk. Pedro Soto also homered. WP - Dave Stieb (7-9) Save - David Wells (33) LP - Greg Maddux (14-8) Record - 73-61 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-03-2020, 10:49 AM	#270
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 2nd, 1988 The Blue Jays had a very consistent attack, led by Sam Wilson who reached based five times while driving in four as Toronto beat the Rangers 8-2. WP - Shane Simmons (2-0) LP - Dan Lewis (4-7) Record - 74-61 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-03-2020, 10:51 AM	#271
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Roosevelt Henson and Jack Lazorko signed minor league deals. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-05-2020, 05:07 PM	#272
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 3rd, 1988 Ken Phelps drove in seven while hitting two home runs as the Jays blasted the Rangers 16-4. Ryne Sandberg left the game with back spasms. It doesn't seem too serious but the team will likely take it easy on him for the next week. WP - Jim Kane (2-2) LP - Larry McWilliams (8-14) Record - 75-61 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-08-2020, 06:44 AM	#273
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 4th, 1988 The Rangers got revenge, thumping the Blue Jays 13-4. Paul Molitor hit his 13th home run of the year. WP - Sterling Buckley (1-0) LP - Robinson Lopez (13-7) Record - 75-62 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-08-2020, 06:46 AM	#274
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Sam Wilson was named AL Player of the Week after hitting .476 and knocking in 18! Craig Worthington of the Pirates won for the NL. The Blue Jays held at #7 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-11-2020, 10:02 AM	#275
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 5th, 1988 The Blue Jays got power from some less likely sources as Spike Owen hit his 2nd homer of the year and Ramiro Garcia hit the 1st of his career as Toronto beat the Tigers 11-5. WP - Nolan Ryan (18-8) LP - Mario Cantu (5-9) Record - 76-62 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-13-2020 at 06:28 AM.

01-13-2020, 06:44 AM	#276
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 6th, 1988 Dave Stieb pitched into the 11th to give the Jays time to beat the Tigers 4-1. WP - Dave Stieb (8-9) Save - David Wells (34) LP - Ed Vande Berg (0-3) Record - 77-62 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-16-2020, 08:02 AM	#277
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 7th, 1988 Toronto bats just couldn't get going today as the Jays fell 4-1 to the Tigers. WP - Bob Hook (3-9) Save - Will Bird (1) LP - Walt Terrell (7-9) Record - 77-63 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-16-2020, 08:04 AM	#278
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Mauro Morin is activated from the DL. Juan Romano is activated from the DL and called up to the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-18-2020, 02:19 PM	#279
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 9th, 1988 Mauro Morin showed Toronto and what they were missing as he blasted a three-run homer in his first game back from the D.L. to lead the Jays to a 7-2 win over the Orioles. Rickey Henderson and Sam Wilson also homered. WP - Jim Kane (3-2) LP - Al Leiter (9-13) Record - 78-63 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-21-2020, 07:00 AM	#280
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 10th, 1988 An amazing pitcher's duel ended with a 10th inning walk-off homer by Ronnie Ross to give the Orioles a 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays. WP - Jose Medine (1-5) LP - Nolan Ryan (18-9) Record - 78-64 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````