2021 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2013) - Page 8

rpriske · 08-31-2018, 11:43 PM

May 23rd, 2021

This was a well pitched game all-around but it went Detroit's way as the Tigers beat the Blue Jays 3-1.

WP - Carlos Ortiz (4-4)
Save - Kenley Jansen (9)
LP - Tony Cingrani (2-5)

Record - 25-29

rpriske · 08-31-2018, 11:46 PM

The Blue Jays Top Four minor league affiliates all topped their respective Weekly Power Rankings. The future looks bright.

The present, not so much.

The Jays held at #19.

Players of the Week: Granden Goetzman, Rangers & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers

rpriske · 09-02-2018, 05:22 PM

May 24th, 2021

Dave Lancaster's 2nd homer of the game was an 11th inning walk-off monster to give the Jays an 8-6 win over the Royals!

Jake Elmore also homered for Toronto.

WP - Jason End (3-1)
LP - Craig Huff (3-2)

Record - 26-29

rpriske · 09-02-2018, 05:24 PM

All-Star Voting Update

Leonard O'Neill leads at LF.

Keon Barnum is in 2nd at DH, behind Marcus Davis of the Rangers.

rpriske · 09-05-2018, 06:52 AM

May 25th, 2021

Rubby de la Rosa had to leave the game in the 5th with a muscle strain, which cost him the Win, as the Blue Jays blanked the Royals 6-0.

The injury will not cost him his next start.

Jake Elmore also left the game. It looks like bench time for him for the next week.

Leonard O'Neill and Joey Gallo homered for Toronto.

WP - Miles Mikolas (1-1)
LP - Ronald Bufford (1-6)

Record - 27-29

rpriske · 09-08-2018, 02:02 PM

May 26th, 2021

Mike Bybee was scheduled to have a day off but a last minute change put him back in the line-up and he made it count, going 2 for 3 with a home run in a 4-3 Blue Jays win over the Royals.

J.R. Graham left the game with a calf strain. He is expected to be ready for his next start.

WP - Jim Hayes (3-1)
Save - Glen Perkins (6)
LP - Millard Green (3-3)

Record - 28-29

rpriske · 09-10-2018, 06:56 AM

May 27th, 2021

Ross Stripling shut the Mariners down through eight innings, giving up a lead-off home run to kick off the 9th. The Blue Jays beat Seattle 4-1.

Toronto has worked their way back to .500

WP - Ross Stripling (2-0)
Save - Glen Perkins (7)
LP - Wander Marte (2-2)

Record - 29-29

rpriske · 09-10-2018, 07:00 AM

John Stilson is Designated for Assignment.

Jose Gomez is sent down to AAA.

Jenrry Mejia and Preston Palmeiro are called up from Buffalo.

rpriske · 09-12-2018, 10:38 PM

May 28th, 2021

Jeff Niemann was perfect through five but the Jays turned it on and scraped out a 5-4 win over the Mariners.

Mike Bybee, Keon Barnum, and Leonard O'Neill homered for Toronto.

The Jays have won five in a row.

WP - Jason End (4-1)
Save - Jim Hayes (2)
LP - Stephen Pryor (2-3)

Record - 30-29

rpriske · 09-15-2018, 10:31 PM

May 29th, 2021

Stuart Hatcher hit a walk-off, 11th inning home run to give the Mariners a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

WP - Wilfri Aleton (1-2)
LP - Jim Hayes (3-2)

Record - 30-30

rpriske · 09-15-2018, 10:32 PM

Glen Perkins has signed a one-year contract extension for $2.5m... slightly more than his 2021 salary.

rpriske · 09-15-2018, 10:34 PM

The Blue Jays have jumped to #13 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

Players of the Week: Joe DeCarlo, Rangers & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers

rpriske · 09-18-2018, 05:35 PM

May 31st, 2021

Glen Perkins' first save opportunity after signing his new contract extension... he gives up a four run 9th as the Jays lose 11-9 to the A's.

Jesus Montero homered and drove in four. Keon Barnum and Leonard O'Neill also homered.

WP - Freddy Calderon (1-0)
Save - Travis Rowsell (15)
LP - Glen Perkins (0-1)

Record - 30-31

rpriske · 09-18-2018, 05:40 PM

Leonard O'Neill leads All-Star voting in RF. He is the only Blue Jay who is showing.

Jose Lucero of New Hampshire was named the Pitcher of the Month for his AA league.

Ben MacEachin of Dunedin won the same award for his A league.

MAY AWARDS

PITCHER: Richard Byers, Red Sox & Roberto Osuna, Rockies

HITTER: Jason Heyward, Spiders & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers

ROOKIE: Ryan Harris, Rangers & Gareth Hofmann, Brewers

rpriske · 09-18-2018, 05:58 PM

June 1st, 2021

Jenrry Mejia lasted two batters in his first start. We await word on how bad his condition is.

The Jays were thumped by the A's, losing 10-4.

Dominic Smith homered for Toronto.

WP - Jesus Abreu (1-1)
Save - Bill Harrison (3)
LP - Jenrry Mejia (0-1)

Record - 30-32

rpriske · 09-21-2018, 08:21 AM

June 2nd, 2021

The Blue Jays got their revenge as they beat the A's 8-1.

Dominic Smith had a big day, going 4 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBI.

Jesus Montero also homered.

WP - Tony Cingrani (3-5)
LP - Pierce Johnson (0-4)

Record - 31-32

rpriske · 09-21-2018, 08:23 AM

Miles Mikolos signed a contract extension. He will make $6m next year (the same as this year), with another $6m in 2023 if the team picks up the option (or $1m if they don't.)

rpriske · 09-21-2018, 08:27 AM

Jenrry Mejia was placed on the D.L., though the team still does not have a firm idea when he will return.

Logan Darnell is called up from AAA.

At the same time Jose Gomez was recalled and Preston Palmiero was sent back down.

rpriske · 09-23-2018, 10:52 AM

June 3rd, 2021

An 8th inning home run by the Astros snatched victory away from a great performance by J.R. Graham. Houston beat Toronto 3-2.

Joey Gallo and Dave Lancaster harmed for the Blue Jay runs.

WP - Akeel Morris (1-5)
Save - Sergio Sangeado (7)
LP - Casey Kelly (0-3)

Record - 31-33

rpriske · 09-23-2018, 10:53 AM

The concerns about Jenrry Mejia were well founded. He has a torn labrum and will miss the rest of the season.

08-31-2018, 11:43 PM	#141
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 23rd, 2021 This was a well pitched game all-around but it went Detroit's way as the Tigers beat the Blue Jays 3-1. WP - Carlos Ortiz (4-4) Save - Kenley Jansen (9) LP - Tony Cingrani (2-5) Record - 25-29 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

08-31-2018, 11:46 PM	#142
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	The Blue Jays Top Four minor league affiliates all topped their respective Weekly Power Rankings. The future looks bright. The present, not so much. The Jays held at #19. Players of the Week: Granden Goetzman, Rangers & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-02-2018, 05:22 PM	#143
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 24th, 2021 Dave Lancaster's 2nd homer of the game was an 11th inning walk-off monster to give the Jays an 8-6 win over the Royals! Jake Elmore also homered for Toronto. WP - Jason End (3-1) LP - Craig Huff (3-2) Record - 26-29 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-02-2018, 05:24 PM	#144
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	All-Star Voting Update Leonard O'Neill leads at LF. Keon Barnum is in 2nd at DH, behind Marcus Davis of the Rangers. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-05-2018, 06:52 AM	#145
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 25th, 2021 Rubby de la Rosa had to leave the game in the 5th with a muscle strain, which cost him the Win, as the Blue Jays blanked the Royals 6-0. The injury will not cost him his next start. Jake Elmore also left the game. It looks like bench time for him for the next week. Leonard O'Neill and Joey Gallo homered for Toronto. WP - Miles Mikolas (1-1) LP - Ronald Bufford (1-6) Record - 27-29 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-08-2018 at 01:43 PM.

09-08-2018, 02:02 PM	#146
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 26th, 2021 Mike Bybee was scheduled to have a day off but a last minute change put him back in the line-up and he made it count, going 2 for 3 with a home run in a 4-3 Blue Jays win over the Royals. J.R. Graham left the game with a calf strain. He is expected to be ready for his next start. WP - Jim Hayes (3-1) Save - Glen Perkins (6) LP - Millard Green (3-3) Record - 28-29 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-10-2018 at 06:41 AM.

09-10-2018, 06:56 AM	#147
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 27th, 2021 Ross Stripling shut the Mariners down through eight innings, giving up a lead-off home run to kick off the 9th. The Blue Jays beat Seattle 4-1. Toronto has worked their way back to .500 WP - Ross Stripling (2-0) Save - Glen Perkins (7) LP - Wander Marte (2-2) Record - 29-29 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-10-2018, 07:00 AM	#148
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	John Stilson is Designated for Assignment. Jose Gomez is sent down to AAA. Jenrry Mejia and Preston Palmeiro are called up from Buffalo. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-12-2018 at 10:17 PM.

09-12-2018, 10:38 PM	#149
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 28th, 2021 Jeff Niemann was perfect through five but the Jays turned it on and scraped out a 5-4 win over the Mariners. Mike Bybee, Keon Barnum, and Leonard O'Neill homered for Toronto. The Jays have won five in a row. WP - Jason End (4-1) Save - Jim Hayes (2) LP - Stephen Pryor (2-3) Record - 30-29 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-15-2018, 10:31 PM	#150
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 29th, 2021 Stuart Hatcher hit a walk-off, 11th inning home run to give the Mariners a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. WP - Wilfri Aleton (1-2) LP - Jim Hayes (3-2) Record - 30-30 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-15-2018, 10:32 PM	#151
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	Glen Perkins has signed a one-year contract extension for $2.5m... slightly more than his 2021 salary. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-15-2018, 10:34 PM	#152
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	The Blue Jays have jumped to #13 on the Weekly Power Rankings. Players of the Week: Joe DeCarlo, Rangers & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-18-2018, 05:35 PM	#153
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	May 31st, 2021 Glen Perkins' first save opportunity after signing his new contract extension... he gives up a four run 9th as the Jays lose 11-9 to the A's. Jesus Montero homered and drove in four. Keon Barnum and Leonard O'Neill also homered. WP - Freddy Calderon (1-0) Save - Travis Rowsell (15) LP - Glen Perkins (0-1) Record - 30-31 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-18-2018, 05:40 PM	#154
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	Leonard O'Neill leads All-Star voting in RF. He is the only Blue Jay who is showing. Jose Lucero of New Hampshire was named the Pitcher of the Month for his AA league. Ben MacEachin of Dunedin won the same award for his A league. MAY AWARDS PITCHER: Richard Byers, Red Sox & Roberto Osuna, Rockies HITTER: Jason Heyward, Spiders & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers ROOKIE: Ryan Harris, Rangers & Gareth Hofmann, Brewers __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-18-2018, 05:58 PM	#155
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	June 1st, 2021 Jenrry Mejia lasted two batters in his first start. We await word on how bad his condition is. The Jays were thumped by the A's, losing 10-4. Dominic Smith homered for Toronto. WP - Jesus Abreu (1-1) Save - Bill Harrison (3) LP - Jenrry Mejia (0-1) Record - 30-32 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-21-2018, 08:21 AM	#156
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	June 2nd, 2021 The Blue Jays got their revenge as they beat the A's 8-1. Dominic Smith had a big day, going 4 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBI. Jesus Montero also homered. WP - Tony Cingrani (3-5) LP - Pierce Johnson (0-4) Record - 31-32 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-21-2018, 08:23 AM	#157
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	Miles Mikolos signed a contract extension. He will make $6m next year (the same as this year), with another $6m in 2023 if the team picks up the option (or $1m if they don't.) __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-23-2018 at 10:37 AM.

09-21-2018, 08:27 AM	#158
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	Jenrry Mejia was placed on the D.L., though the team still does not have a firm idea when he will return. Logan Darnell is called up from AAA. At the same time Jose Gomez was recalled and Preston Palmiero was sent back down. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-22-2018 at 12:48 AM.

09-23-2018, 10:52 AM	#159
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	June 3rd, 2021 An 8th inning home run by the Astros snatched victory away from a great performance by J.R. Graham. Houston beat Toronto 3-2. Joey Gallo and Dave Lancaster harmed for the Blue Jay runs. WP - Akeel Morris (1-5) Save - Sergio Sangeado (7) LP - Casey Kelly (0-3) Record - 31-33 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-23-2018, 10:53 AM	#160
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,972 Blog Entries: 1	The concerns about Jenrry Mejia were well founded. He has a torn labrum and will miss the rest of the season. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````