#toronto-blue-jays

#toronto-blue-jays

News: Eric Lauer will be available out of the #BlueJays' bullpen this weekend. "This is not a [permanent] move to the bullpen," John Schneider reiterated. This sounds like a flexible situation that could change week to week, but Lauer gets the first bump.- Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 20, 2025

Benches cleared in Pittsburgh after Tommy Pham bat flipped a walk, provoking an unexpected incident that resulted in a brief altercation but was quickly diffused.

The Blue Jays have signed pitching prospect Seo-jun Moon from South Korea, addressing their previous lack of pitching depth with a $1.5 million signing bonus.

This tightly contested 5-4 victory at Dodgers Stadium may pivotally define the Blue Jays’ season, potentially marking a pivotal moment in their pursuit of success.

The Toronto Blue Jays are leading the AL East by 4.5 games over the Boston Red Sox and six games over the New York Yankees, strengthening their postseason hopes.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 41st home run of the season, tying him with Kyle Schwarber for the National League lead, and provided the Dodgers with a quick response to the early deficit.

After making his MLB debut on May 11, 2025, Braydon Fisher has emerged as one of the most reliable pitchers in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen, with a remarkable 1.09 ERA.

Blake Snell delivered a dominant performance against the Toronto Blue Jays, achieving a season-high 10 strikeouts in five scoreless innings, helping secure a 9-1 win for the Dodgers.

Fernando Perez has established himself as a top performer with a 3.19 ERA over 87.1 innings, showcasing his talent in the Blue Jays' minor league system.

Kevin Gausman stands out due to his effective use of a two-pitch arsenal. He often throws his fastball low in the zone to set up his splitter, strategically manipulating hitter's expectations.

The Blue Jays have struggled to develop starting pitchers, with only two homegrown players starting playoff games in ten years: Marcus Stroman and Alek Manoah.

Yariel Rodriguez has been the elite guy out of the Blue Jays' bullpen this season with a 2.29 ERA and excellent control, stabilizing an inconsistent bullpen.

"Man, he located really well," said Toronto manager John Schneider in a postgame interview. "It's a tough lineup. Scoring definitely helps. Helps him go longer in the game... Eric has shown time and time again he just knows how to pitch, and nothing seems to really faze him."