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14 hours agoBlue Jays' Friday starting pitcher a cruel reminder of offseason quest
The Toronto Blue Jays are using Braydon Fisher as an opener due to depleted pitching depth caused by injuries early in the 2026 season.
The 9-9 Cubs are the only last-place team with a positive run differential. Chicago is +19 for a Pythagorean record of 11-7, which puts our heroes in theoretical first place, tied with the Pirates.
Teams that look strong on paper can often perform much less impressively if even one or two key players are removed from the mix, and even the very best teams can look vulnerable with a long enough string of tough-luck injuries.
The logjam actually serves as a positive in the long-run. Every guy in the equation is motivated to keep the intensity higher throughout the season, pushing each other to perform at their best.