Some of our bold predictions from last season hit the goal or came close, which makes us smile. Cody Bellinger and Jose Berrios indeed bounced back nicely with the Cubs and Blue Jays, respectively. The Dodgers’ James Outman and Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter won starting roles and hit for power. Oakland’s Esteury Ruiz stole 50-plus bases, […]
Continue readingBelt, who suffered back spasms and was placed on the IL Sept. 12, has slashed .251/.369/.470 with 16 home runs in 97 games this season. His presence is expected to help the Blue Jays’ offense as they begin the final six-game stretch of the regular season. Belt, 35, has not eclipsed 97 games played since […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and David Schoenfield examine the battle for the final National League Wild-Card spot between the Reds, Giants, Marlins and Diamondbacks. (2:59) There are four power rankings left to go in the 2023 season, and while certain teams — such as the Braves — have cemented their position in the […]
Continue readingThe reliever, who had Tommy John surgery while with the New York Yankees last season, allowed four runs in the ninth inning against Colorado before Jordan Romano came on and got the final out in Toronto’s 13-9 win. “It’s always the most exciting time of the year,” Green said. “Anytime you get to play important […]
Continue readingSecond baseman Cavan Biggio took Bichette’s spot in the lineup batting sixth and went 2 for 4. Biggio had an RBI double during a five-run second inning against Miami starter Sandy Alcantara that put the Blue Jays ahead 5-0. They held on to win 6-3. The 25-year-old Bichette leads the American League in hits with […]
Continue readingThe 35-year-old infielder/designated hitter missed time with left hamstring inflammation. He is hitting .263 this season with four home runs and 16 RBI in 152 at-bats. Spencer Horwitz was optioned to the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, New York, in a corresponding move. Horwitz had two hits, scored a run and had an RBI […]
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