2018 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2018) - Page 13

rpriske · 02-04-2019, 10:09 PM

August 28th, 2018

Josh Donaldson clubbed two of Toronto's five home runs as the Jays beat the Orioles 12-5.

The other dingers were by Aledmys Diaz, Cesar Puello, and Chris Davis.

WP - Conor Fisk (2-3)
LP - Nathan Eovaldi (3-9)

Record - 55-77

rpriske · 02-08-2019, 06:27 AM

August 29th, 2018

The Blue Jays rode the long ball to a 7-3 win over the Orioles.

Toronto saw homers from Jacoby Ellsbury, Cesar Puello, Josh Donaldson, and Russell Martin.

WP - Wei-Yin Chen (3-2)
Save - Chris Hatcher (1)
LP - Kevin Gausman (7-10)

Record - 56-77

rpriske · 02-08-2019, 06:29 AM

Jared Price signed a minor league contract.

rpriske · 02-14-2019, 10:16 PM

August 31st, 2018

The Blue Jays were in Miami for some interleague action and it worked out as they beat the Marlins 7-4.

Jose Abreu went 3 for 5 with a home run. Devon Travis also homered.

WP - Tyler Skaggs (3-3)
Save - James Pazos (6)
LP - Jaime Garcia (0-5)

Record - 57-77

rpriske · 02-14-2019, 10:21 PM

Richie Martin, Dunedin, was named Hitter of the Month for his A league.

Justin Watts, Lansing, was named Pitcher of the Month for his A league.

AUGUST AWARDS

PITCHER: Corey Kluber, Spiders & Noah Sundergaard, Mets

HITTER: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox & Rhys Hoskins, Phillies

ROOKIE: Dan Vogelbach, Mariners & Ronald Acuna, Braves

September Call Ups:

Danny Barnes
Blaine Hardy
Kazuhisa Makita
Carlos Ramirez
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Anthony Alford
Dylan Cozens

rpriske · 02-17-2019, 10:34 PM

September 1st, 2018

Marco Estrada was locked in as he led the Jays to their 5th straight win, beating the Marlins 6-3.

Aledmys Diaz, Devon Travis, and Josh Donaldson all homered.

WP - Marco Estrada (8-9)
Save - James Pazos )7)
LP - Jose Urena (3-16)

Record - 58-77

rpriske · 02-21-2019, 06:38 AM

September 2nd, 2018

The Blue Jays lost a close one, falling 5-4 to the Marlins.

Russell Martin hit his 18th homer of the year.

WP - Brad Ziegler (7-2)
Save - Kyle Barraclough (19)
LP - J.A. Happ (8-12)

Record - 58-78

rpriske · 02-21-2019, 06:39 AM

The Astros have clinched the AL West.

rpriske · 02-21-2019, 06:41 AM

Zach Putnam and Brian Howard signed minor league contracts.

Ridge Smith, Lansing, was named Player of the Week for his A league.

For the bigs it was Aaron Judge, Yankees & Carlos Santana, Phillies

The Jays jumped to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 02-24-2019, 12:22 AM

September 3rd, 2018

What did Devon Travis do today? How about HIT FOR THE CYCLE! Travis went 4 for 5 and had the cycle by the 6th inning! He had 5 RBI in the 9-7 win for the Blue Jays over the Rays.

WP - Wei-Yin Chen (4-2)
Save - Jared Miller (2)
LP - Blake Snell (11-8)

Record - 59-78

Oddly enough, down in Bluefield, Keegan Maronpot did the exact same thing!

rpriske · 02-27-2019, 06:26 AM

September 4th, 2018

The Toronto bats were cold today as they fell 3-1 to the Rays.

Cesar Puello homered for only Blue Jay run.

WP - Matt Andriese (11-10)
Save - Alex Colome (31)
LP - Conor Fisk (2-4)

Record - 59-79

rpriske · 02-27-2019, 06:27 AM

Leonel Goitia and Jose Dominguez signed minor league contracts.

rpriske · 03-02-2019, 09:23 PM

September 5th, 2018

Way to send them home happy! Aledmys Diaz led off the bottom of the 9th with a walk-off, game-winning home run! The Jays beat the Rays 4-3.

Mike Ford also homered for Toronto.

WP - James Pazos (1-0)
LP - Ryan Meisinger (0-1)

Record - 60-79

rpriske · 03-05-2019, 06:02 AM

September 6th, 2018

A couple of three run innings did the trick as the Blue Jays beat the Spiders 6-4.

Aledmys Diaz homered for Toronto.

Marco Estrada left the game with hamstring tightness. It is not expected to change his next start.

WP - Carlos Ramirez (2-0)
Save - James Pazos (8)
LP - Cody Allen (5-3)

Record - 61-79

rpriske · 03-05-2019, 06:04 AM

Jake Petricka is activated from the D.L.

Andrew Cashner and Eric Hacker signed minor league contracts.

Cashner is immediately promoted to the Blue Jays.

rpriske · 03-09-2019, 12:03 AM

September 7th, 2018

Despite losing 10-5 to the Spiders, the Blue Jays' Dylan Cozens had a night to remember. Not only did he hit his first career home run, but he also hit his 2nd!

Jose Abreu also homered.

WP - Trevor Bauer (16-5)
LP - Andrew Cashner (0-1)

Record - 61-80

rpriske · 03-11-2019, 05:39 AM

September 8th, 2018

It felt like we were watching the comeback of the century. After trailing 13-0, the Blue Jays ended up losing 14-12 to the Spiders.

Toronto saw homers from Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson.

WP - Corey Kluber (19-3)
Save - Andrew Miller (34)
LP - J.A. Happ (8-13)

Record - 61-81

rpriske · 03-14-2019, 04:02 PM

September 9th, 2018

As the Jays lost a close one to the Spiders, falling 2-1, they are most concerned about Wei-Yin Chen and Jose Abreu both leaving the game. Abreu was hit by a pitch and will likely just need some days off, but we are unsure about Chen.

WP - Dan Otero (3-3)
Save - Andrew Miller (35)
LP - Sam Dyson (0-1)

Record - 61-82

rpriske · 03-14-2019, 04:03 PM

Wei-Yin Chen's shoulder inflammation has ended his season. He should be ready for Spring Training.

rpriske · 03-14-2019, 04:07 PM

A couple of New Hampshire players have decided to retire.

Craig Breslow had a 13 year career before trying to make a comeback with the Jays. He couldn't make it back to the bigs and hung his spikes up at age 38.

Eishin Soyogi had an 11 year career with Hiroshima in Japan before trying to end things off in Major League Baseball. Like Breslow, he could not reach the majors and retired at 38.

02-04-2019, 10:09 PM	#241
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 28th, 2018 Josh Donaldson clubbed two of Toronto's five home runs as the Jays beat the Orioles 12-5. The other dingers were by Aledmys Diaz, Cesar Puello, and Chris Davis. WP - Conor Fisk (2-3) LP - Nathan Eovaldi (3-9) Record - 55-77 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-08-2019, 06:27 AM	#242
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 29th, 2018 The Blue Jays rode the long ball to a 7-3 win over the Orioles. Toronto saw homers from Jacoby Ellsbury, Cesar Puello, Josh Donaldson, and Russell Martin. WP - Wei-Yin Chen (3-2) Save - Chris Hatcher (1) LP - Kevin Gausman (7-10) Record - 56-77 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-08-2019, 06:29 AM	#243
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Jared Price signed a minor league contract. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-14-2019, 10:16 PM	#244
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	August 31st, 2018 The Blue Jays were in Miami for some interleague action and it worked out as they beat the Marlins 7-4. Jose Abreu went 3 for 5 with a home run. Devon Travis also homered. WP - Tyler Skaggs (3-3) Save - James Pazos (6) LP - Jaime Garcia (0-5) Record - 57-77 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 02-17-2019 at 10:18 PM.

02-14-2019, 10:21 PM	#245
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Richie Martin, Dunedin, was named Hitter of the Month for his A league. Justin Watts, Lansing, was named Pitcher of the Month for his A league. AUGUST AWARDS PITCHER: Corey Kluber, Spiders & Noah Sundergaard, Mets HITTER: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox & Rhys Hoskins, Phillies ROOKIE: Dan Vogelbach, Mariners & Ronald Acuna, Braves September Call Ups: Danny Barnes Blaine Hardy Kazuhisa Makita Carlos Ramirez Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Anthony Alford Dylan Cozens __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-17-2019, 10:34 PM	#246
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 1st, 2018 Marco Estrada was locked in as he led the Jays to their 5th straight win, beating the Marlins 6-3. Aledmys Diaz, Devon Travis, and Josh Donaldson all homered. WP - Marco Estrada (8-9) Save - James Pazos )7) LP - Jose Urena (3-16) Record - 58-77 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-21-2019, 06:38 AM	#247
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 2nd, 2018 The Blue Jays lost a close one, falling 5-4 to the Marlins. Russell Martin hit his 18th homer of the year. WP - Brad Ziegler (7-2) Save - Kyle Barraclough (19) LP - J.A. Happ (8-12) Record - 58-78 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-21-2019, 06:39 AM	#248
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	The Astros have clinched the AL West. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-21-2019, 06:41 AM	#249
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Zach Putnam and Brian Howard signed minor league contracts. Ridge Smith, Lansing, was named Player of the Week for his A league. For the bigs it was Aaron Judge, Yankees & Carlos Santana, Phillies The Jays jumped to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 02-21-2019 at 05:39 PM.

02-24-2019, 12:22 AM	#250
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 3rd, 2018 What did Devon Travis do today? How about HIT FOR THE CYCLE! Travis went 4 for 5 and had the cycle by the 6th inning! He had 5 RBI in the 9-7 win for the Blue Jays over the Rays. WP - Wei-Yin Chen (4-2) Save - Jared Miller (2) LP - Blake Snell (11-8) Record - 59-78 Oddly enough, down in Bluefield, Keegan Maronpot did the exact same thing! __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 02-24-2019 at 12:23 AM.

02-27-2019, 06:26 AM	#251
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 4th, 2018 The Toronto bats were cold today as they fell 3-1 to the Rays. Cesar Puello homered for only Blue Jay run. WP - Matt Andriese (11-10) Save - Alex Colome (31) LP - Conor Fisk (2-4) Record - 59-79 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-27-2019, 06:27 AM	#252
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Leonel Goitia and Jose Dominguez signed minor league contracts. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-02-2019, 09:23 PM	#253
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 5th, 2018 Way to send them home happy! Aledmys Diaz led off the bottom of the 9th with a walk-off, game-winning home run! The Jays beat the Rays 4-3. Mike Ford also homered for Toronto. WP - James Pazos (1-0) LP - Ryan Meisinger (0-1) Record - 60-79 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-05-2019 at 05:47 AM.

03-05-2019, 06:02 AM	#254
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 6th, 2018 A couple of three run innings did the trick as the Blue Jays beat the Spiders 6-4. Aledmys Diaz homered for Toronto. Marco Estrada left the game with hamstring tightness. It is not expected to change his next start. WP - Carlos Ramirez (2-0) Save - James Pazos (8) LP - Cody Allen (5-3) Record - 61-79 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-11-2019 at 05:18 AM.

03-05-2019, 06:04 AM	#255
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Jake Petricka is activated from the D.L. Andrew Cashner and Eric Hacker signed minor league contracts. Cashner is immediately promoted to the Blue Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-05-2019 at 06:10 AM.

03-09-2019, 12:03 AM	#256
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 7th, 2018 Despite losing 10-5 to the Spiders, the Blue Jays' Dylan Cozens had a night to remember. Not only did he hit his first career home run, but he also hit his 2nd! Jose Abreu also homered. WP - Trevor Bauer (16-5) LP - Andrew Cashner (0-1) Record - 61-80 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-09-2019 at 12:54 AM.

03-11-2019, 05:39 AM	#257
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 8th, 2018 It felt like we were watching the comeback of the century. After trailing 13-0, the Blue Jays ended up losing 14-12 to the Spiders. Toronto saw homers from Jose Abreu and Josh Donaldson. WP - Corey Kluber (19-3) Save - Andrew Miller (34) LP - J.A. Happ (8-13) Record - 61-81 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-11-2019 at 07:31 PM.

03-14-2019, 04:02 PM	#258
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	September 9th, 2018 As the Jays lost a close one to the Spiders, falling 2-1, they are most concerned about Wei-Yin Chen and Jose Abreu both leaving the game. Abreu was hit by a pitch and will likely just need some days off, but we are unsure about Chen. WP - Dan Otero (3-3) Save - Andrew Miller (35) LP - Sam Dyson (0-1) Record - 61-82 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-14-2019, 04:03 PM	#259
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	Wei-Yin Chen's shoulder inflammation has ended his season. He should be ready for Spring Training. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-14-2019, 04:07 PM	#260
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	A couple of New Hampshire players have decided to retire. Craig Breslow had a 13 year career before trying to make a comeback with the Jays. He couldn't make it back to the bigs and hung his spikes up at age 38. Eishin Soyogi had an 11 year career with Hiroshima in Japan before trying to end things off in Major League Baseball. Like Breslow, he could not reach the majors and retired at 38. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````