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You know who has done a really good job this year? No, not me <hold the applause>. No, it’s been Don Mattingly! Weirdly enough, when the team fired Rob Thomson, everyone knew that it wasn’t truly his fault that the team was struggling at the time. They weren’t playing well, the issues ultimately lying with […]
Mitch Marner is currently putting on one of the great individual playoff performances in recent NHL playoff memory, leading the NHL and recently scoring the fastest hat trick in Stanley…
When news broke that the Toronto Maple Leafs planned to interview Joe Pavelski for their vacant head coaching position, the reaction was predictably loud. This is Toronto. Nothing happens quietly.…
Rheaume takes over the role left behind after Troy Ryan joined the expansion team in San Jose.
The 2026 NHL Draft is three weeks away and will take place in Buffalo, New York, for the first time since 2016, when the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews…
Batted ball luck, when going against the team you choose to root for, is the worst thing to watch. The Blue Jays had quite a bit of luck in that final frame against Jhoan Duran, but the guy was simply going to show a crack in the armor at some point. On to the links. […]
The Philadelphia Phillies watched Zack Wheeler battle through an unusual challenge Tuesday night vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. The Phillies ace said a wet mound at Rogers Centre affected how he pitched in a 3-2 loss. Wheeler still delivered a strong line, allowing one earned run over six innings. He gave up six hits, walked […] The post Phillies ace Zack Wheeler reveals how wet mound impacted his game vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran had allowed just one hit and no walks in his last six innings pitched. He had not blown a save through his first 22 appearances of the 2026 MLB campaign. Unfortunately, in this sport, dominance can evaporate in an instant. The superb right-hander imploded in the ninth inning of Tuesday […] The post Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s save streak comes to a screeching halt vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays lost the first game of their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. But on Tuesday, Brandon Valenzuela ensured that same outcome didn’t happen again. Toronto found themselves down 2-1 entering the bottom of the ninth inning. But then Myles Straw scored on a wild pitch from Philadelphia closer Jhoan Duran. With […] The post Blue Jays’ Brandon Valenzuela walks off Phillies with clutch hit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves started a series against the Chicago White Sox after a 5-1 run at home where they took two of three from the reigning AL champ Blue Jays and swept the Pirates who at the time had scored the fourth most runs in MLB. This matchup was going to be fun because it […]
The Toronto Blue Jays are still looking to find some semblance of stability. After making it all the way to the World Series last season, the Jays have been struggling this year. A 32-35 record as we near the halfway point of the season isn’t going to cut it. Toronto has been trying anything and […] The post Why Blue Jays made surprising Vladimir Guerrero Jr. decision vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays (32-35) got some help from Jhoan Duran’s faulty PitchCom as they walked it off against the Philadelphia Phillies (36-30) by a score of 3-2 in game two of the series. Zack Wheeler and Dylan Cease went punch for punch as two of the best starters in the game, each allowing one […]
Ryan Jennings looked like a sure thing for the major leagues after he posted an amazing 1.93 ERA in 2024 and won Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even though he was ranked as the team’s 22nd-best prospect, the 26-year-old right-hander has officially walked away from baseball. His choice comes […] The post Blue Jays Prospect Announces Sudden Retirement at 26 Amid Recurring Challenges appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Phillies and Blue Jays are similar but different, which is why this trade deadline should be busy for each.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka gave a promising update on Auston Matthews' commitment to the team, which is good news for Toronto at a time when team loyalty has come into question elsewhere.
The Toronto Blue Jays are suffering from a lack of a power bat this season, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr navigating a hitting slump. He has gone 0-for-14. The Blue Jays’ playoff hopes depend on his next swing. If Guerrero Jr. gets his swing back, it will restore the heavy hitting that carried Toronto to the […] The post Blue Jays Manager Sends Clear Message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. As Toronto Fights for Playoff Spot appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former Barcelona star Thierry Henry has given his verdict on Anthony Gordon’s move to the Camp Nou and thinks he will be a good addition to the squad. Gordon has arrived in a transfer worth 80 million euros and Henry thinks his versatility will be a big boost for Hansi Flick’s side. “I do think […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery, shooting up to the top pick in the draft. At the NHL Draft Combine, they went through the normal interview process like every other team. But they tipped their hand to one particular prospect. According to Shawn Hutcheon of HEH Advising, the Maple Leafs told Gavin […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto tips hand at No. 1 NHL Draft pick at combine appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 MLB season with sky-high expectations following their World Series appearance in 2025. Unfortunately, […]
There has been plenty of debate in some quarters about whether the Toronto Maple Leafs might either trade their No. […]
The Minnesota Wild want Dylan Larkin, and Larkin wants to play in St. Paul. Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Steve Yzerman had Larkin submit his list of teams he wants the Red Wings to trade him to, and he chose the Wild, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Florida Panthers. However, Yzerman wants a...
Here are the lineups for game two against the Blue Jays. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Blue Jays:
The Toronto Maple Leafs roster will look very different to start next season, and you can cross off Calle Jarnkrok as a potential forward to return. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Jarnkrok won't be offered a contract by newly minted general manager John Chayka, and the Swedish forward will be hitting the open market in July 1. This shouldn't come as a huge surprise, as Jarnkrok has battled injuries these past couple of years and has since his production decline in a major way. Jarnkrok...
The Jays officially activated Dylan Cease off the IL and sent Adam Macko back to Buffalo. Macko pitched in 12 games for the Jays, with a 1.50 ERA. In 12 innings he had allowed 11 hits, 1 home run, 2 walks and 12 strikeouts. Batters hit .244/.282/.333 against him. I liked that he could throw […]
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 MLB season with enormous expectations. After being just outs away from winning the World Series in 2025, Toronto looked poised to make another deep postseason run. The Blue Jays made one of the…