2018 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2017) - Page 3

rpriske · 04-06-2018, 08:11 AM

Jeff Locke has been claimed off waivers from the Marlins.

Yoervis Medina is sent to AA.

rpriske · 04-08-2018, 08:54 AM

April 10th, 2018

The Jays were swinging on all cylinders today and pounded the Orioles, 10-1.

Aaron Sanchez was cruising to a shut out when he had to leave the game with a mild calf strain. Ben Rowen finished things up. It is not expected that Sanchez will miss his next start.

Ryan McMahon hit two home runs. Devon Travis and Dexter Fowler also hit it out.

WP - Aaron Sanchez (1-0)
LP - Dylan Bundy (0-1)

Record - 1-1

rpriske · 04-11-2018, 07:39 AM

April 11th, 2018

Carson Fuller struck out ten while leading the Jays to a 3-2 win over the Orioles.

Jose Bautista homered.

WP - Carson Fulmer (1-0)
Save - Addison Reed (1)
LP - Kevin Gausman (0-1)

Record - 2-1

rpriske · 04-14-2018, 02:12 AM

April 12th, 2018

The Jays couldn't solve Luis Cessa as they fell to the Yankees, 4-1.

Willie Calhoun went 3 for 4.

WP - Luis Cessa (1-0)
Save - Dellin Betances (2)
LP - Jeff Locke (0-1)

Record - 2-2

rpriske · 04-15-2018, 02:50 PM

April 13th, 2018

This game was all about wasted chances. Despite being walked SEVEN times, the Jays weren't able to muster even a single run, losing 6-0 to the Yankees.

WP - Chad Green (1-0)
Save - Jonathan Holder (1)
LP - Marcus Stroman (0-2)

Record - 2-3

rpriske · 04-21-2018, 01:05 AM

April 14th, 2018

Ryan McMahon hit two home runs but it was in a losing effort as the Jays fell to the Yankees, 7-6.

WP - Tommy Layne (1-0)
Save - Dellin Betances (3)
LP - Glenn Sparkman (0-1)

Record - 2-4

rpriske · 04-23-2018, 07:42 AM

April 15th, 2018

Aaron Sanchez kept the game tight but when Brandon Maurer came in, the Yankees tore it up, gaining the 7-2 win.

WP - Luis Severino (1-0)
LP - Aaron Sanchez (1-1)

Record - 2-5

rpriske · 04-23-2018, 07:43 AM

The Jays claimed Neil Ramirez off waivers from the Giants.

He joins the Jays.

Brandon Maurer and Marcus Stroman are sent to AAA.

Jake Peavy is called up.

Anthony Garcia is Designated for Assignment.

rpriske · 05-05-2018, 01:10 PM

April 16th, 2018

No lead was ever safe. Jose Bautista's second homer of the day tied it up in the 9th but Manny Machado led off the bottom half with a walk-off shot of his own to give the orioles the 9-8 win.

Toronto also saw homers from Andy Ibanez, Willie Calhoun, and Ryan McMahon.

WP - Zach Britton (1-0)
LP - Paul Fry (0-1)

Record - 2-6

rpriske · 05-05-2018, 01:11 PM

The Blue Jays actually moved up on the Weekly Power Rankings, to #25.

Players of the Week: Francisco Mejia, Spiders & Zenzo Kubota, Mets

rpriske · 05-05-2018, 01:39 PM

Randal Grichuk was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals.

TRADE

To ROYALS

Matt den Dekker
Shane Baz
J.D. Davis
Avery De Los Santos

To BLUE JAYS

Ian Kennedy (KCR retains much of his contract)
Roman Collins
Dalton Griffin
Ramon Torres
Humberto Arteaga

TRADE

To ORIOLES

Jake Peavy
David Greer

To BLUE JAYS

Drew Dosch
Luis Hernandez
Jacob Cordero
Josh Hart
Erick Salcedo

TRADE

To YANKEES

Marwin Gonzalez
Ramon Torres
Junior Fernandez
Matt Dean
J.C. Cardenas

To BLUE JAYS

Jacoby Ellsbury (NYY retains full salary)
Billy McKinney
Nick Solak
Yeison Corredera
Jack Graham

Grichuk, Kennedy, and Ellsbury join the Jays.

Jose Cardona is sent to AAA.

rpriske · 05-08-2018, 07:51 AM

April 18th, 2018

The Blue Jays got out to an early lead but couldn't hold it, falling 6-4 to the Orioles. That is six losses in a row for the Jays.

Evan Gattis got his first homer of the season for Toronto.

WP - Mychal Givens (1-0)
Save - Zach Britton (2)
LP - Jordan Walden (0-1)

Record - 2-7

rpriske · 05-12-2018, 01:29 AM

April 19th, 2018

Toronto has now lost 7 in a row as Adam Jones hit a walk-off blast in the 11th to give the Orioles the 6-5 win.

Willie Calhoun and Evan Gattis homered for the Jays.

WP - Brad Brach (2-0)
LP - Matt Dermody (0-1)

Record - 2-8

rpriske · 05-12-2018, 01:30 AM

Sam LeCure, Chan-kyu Lim, and Hector Acosta signed minor league deals.

rpriske · 05-14-2018, 07:47 AM

April 20th, 2018

The Jays have now lost 8 in a row, as they fell 10-5 to the Rays.

Aaron Sanchez left the game in the 2nd with a twisted ankle. It is unclear whether his next start with be affected.

Andy Ibanez and Willie Calhoun homered for Toronto.

WP - Matt Andriese (1-1)
LP - Paul Fry (0-2)

Record - 2-9

rpriske · 05-14-2018, 07:49 AM

Ryan Braun of the Brewers smashed career home run #300 in a game vs the Pirates.

Roberto Osuna is activated from the D.L.

Paul Fry is sent to AAA.

rpriske · 05-16-2018, 11:22 PM

April 21st, 2018

The Jays fell just shy, losing 3-2 to the Rays. That is 9 losses in a row for Toronto.

Randal Grichuk went 4 for 5 and Devon Travis homered.

WP - Shawn Tolleson (1-0)
Save - Alex Colome (3)
LP - Carson Fulmer (1-1)

Record - 2-10

rpriske · 05-19-2018, 12:21 PM

April 22nd, 2018

Willie Calhoun was on fire today as he went 3 for 5 with a Grand Slam! The Jays beat the Rays 9-6, breaking their 9 game losing streak.

Devon Travis also homered.

WP - Glenn Sparkman (1-1)
Save - Addison Reed (2)
LP - Chris Archer (0-2)

Record - 3-10

rpriske · 05-21-2018, 01:35 AM

April 23rd, 2018

The Blue Jays held on to beat the Rays 3-2 today.

Jose Bautista hit his 4th homer of the year, but still only has 4 RBI.

WP - Jeff Locke (1-1)
Save - Addison Reed (3)
LP - Danny Duffy (0-2)

Record - 4-10

rpriske · 05-21-2018, 01:37 AM

Players of the Week: WILLIE CALHOUN, BLUE JAYS & Daniel Murphy, Nationals.

The Jays slid down to #29 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

Trevor Cahill & Chae-pong Park signed minor league contracts.