108: June heat putting sizzle back in Blue Jays’ bats

The Blue Jays' offence is starting to feel a lot better about itself. And with the month the hitters are having, why not?

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108: There should be no reluctance to call Estrada “ACE”

The Toronto Blue Jays’ ace is a 32-year-old who’s fastball can barely touch 90 and whose career ERA sits at 3.81. Two years ago, who would’ve thought?

Toronto Blue JaysGuest UserJune 10, 2016

Elliott on baseball: Fregosi, Millar, Strait, Ted Williams

Yet, 50 years after my first byline (April 4, 1966), following 39 opening days covering the Montreal Expos and the Toronto Blue Jays, we have made mistakes, missed the point and backed into leads. The two biggest regrets I have writing baseball are: Ted Williams and Kevin Millar.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottJune 8, 2016Comment

Series Sum-Up: Blue Jays vs. Red Sox

@JaysGirlEmily recaps a series win for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox.

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Series Sum-Up: Blue Jays vs. Yankees

@JaysGirlEmily sums up a rare sweep for the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees.

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Series Sum-Up: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

@JaysGirlEmily sums up an eventful series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox.

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Blue Jays hitters are finding their timing

Bobby Mattick, the architect of the Blue Jays, used to ask young coaches the secret of being a good hitter. “Timing,” he would answer.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottJune 3, 2016Comment

108: Who plays 2B when Tu-LO returns?

Despite hitting .344 in 31 games, Darwin Barney continues to battle for a starting role.

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Bob Elliott's not done yet

This website was created to tell stories about Canadian baseball and whether Bob Elliott likes it or not, this week the biggest news in that world is the country’s top baseball writer hanging up his proverbial cleats.

Toronto Blue JaysNick AshbourneJune 3, 2016

Over 40 season the Blue Jays have made some memories at the plate

From Glenn Adams, Russ Adams and Willie Aikens to Chris Woodward, Gregg Zaun and Eddie Zosky, the Toronto Blue Jays could always hit. Not every last man, A-to-Zed, but they could put up some numbers.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottMay 31, 2016Comment

Scuffling Bronx Bombers aren't your father's Yankees

New York has lost four of six to the first-place Boston Red Sox and five of seven to the Toronto Blue Jays while dropping two of three to the Baltimore Orioles.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottMay 30, 2016Comment

Blue Jays running out of bullpen options

By nature, bullpens are extremely volatile and unpredictable. Because relievers pitch so infrequently, the results are just as varied.

Toronto Blue JaysIan HunterMay 30, 2016Comment

Red Sox bring hitting streak drama to Rogers Centre

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley, Jr. had hoped to bring a hitting streak to the Rogers Centre this weekend. Instead his consecutive-game mark ended at 29 game as right-hander Jon Gray and the Colorado Rockies beat Boston 8-2 at Fenway Park Thursday night.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottMay 28, 2016Comment

108: It will be R-I-P if Jays don’t improve on R-I-S-P

Hallelujah, praise the Lord - the Toronto Blue Jays went 3-for-8 (.375) with runners in scoring position versus the New York Yankees on Wednesday!

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Saunders and Smoak have been through it all together

Unwanted in the Seattle Mariners lineup Justin Smoak and Michael Saunders are key contributors to what remains of the most dominant offences in baseball.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottMay 24, 2016Comment

Series Sum-Up: Blue Jays vs. Twins

@JaysGirlEmily sums up the Blue Jays' recent visit to Target Field.

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Donaldson crams 17 innings of contribution into one win

Josh Donaldson tried to cram 17 innings of contribution into Sunday afternoon’s game with his bat, glove, glare and mouth as he did a post-game TV interview as Manitoba and Saskatchewan fans serenading him with MVP chants and when asked took to the post-game pulpit.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottMay 24, 2016Comment

Win or lose Blue Jays are plenty entertaining

We’re not sure how many games Your Toronto Blue Jays are going to win this season. Or where they will finish. We are 100% sure they are going to be entertaining.

Toronto Blue JaysBob ElliottMay 24, 2016Comment