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Whit Merrifield - Elevated to leadoff spot Merrifield is batting leadoff and starting in right field Friday against the Angels, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Normal leadoff man George Springer has been dropped to the fifth spot in the batting order amidst a slump. Merrifield has earned the ascension to the top of the order by putting up a .968 OPS with five home runs and two stolen bases in July.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

George Springer - Moved down to five spot Springer has been moved down to the fifth spot in the Blue Jays' batting order for Friday's game versus the Angels, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time since July of 2021 that Springer has batted anywhere other than leadoff. The demotion coincides with a 1-for-26 stretch at the plate for the right fielder. Whit Merrifield has been elevated to the leadoff spot.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays (7/28/23): FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ The Los Angeles Angels face the Toronto Blue Jays in an MLB regular season game on Friday, July 28, 2023 (7/28/23) at Rogers Centre in Toron...

JULY 28, 2023 • NJ.COM

Blue Jays trade deadline mailbag: What are the team's top priorities, potential fits? Can the Jays jump-start their offence with a deadline acquisition? Which pitchers might they target? Do they regret the Daulton Varsho deal?

JULY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Angels visit the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday

JULY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Giolito ready for Angels debut vs. Blue Jays Right-hander Lucas Giolito is set to make his Los Angeles Angels debut on Friday in the opener of a three-game series against the host Toron...

JULY 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blue Jays vs. Angels Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 28

Preview the July 28 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 28, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Getting to know Bryce Arnold, a non-drafted free agent signed by the Blue Jays The Jays may have just gotten the steal...

JULY 27, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Odds, insight on if Shohei Ohtani can break Aaron Judge's AL HR record

Can Shohei Ohtani break Aaron Judge's AL HR record by hitting 63 homers this season? Sammy P breaks down the odds and gives his thoughts on...

JULY 27, 2023

Blue Jays unveil Rogers Centre lower-bowl renovations promising to bring fans closer to game "(W)e are introducing an authentic ballpark viewing experience, with sightlines designed specifically for fans to enjoy Blue Jays baseball."

JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toronto Blue Jays show off plans for next big Rogers Centre renovation The entire 100 level seating bowl will be demolished and then rebuilt to introduce a modern ballpark experience

JULY 27, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Lessons from past Blue Jays Deadlines This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it...

JULY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

MLB trade deadline primer: What does each American League contender need?

With MLB's trade deadline rapidly approaching, here's a look at the AL teams we expect to be the biggest buyers — and what must be on their...

JULY 27, 2023

Bo Bichette - Keeps raking Wednesday Bichette went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The shortstop has seven hits in the last two games, boosting his slash line since the All-Star break up to .306/.358/.449. Bichette's 137 hits on the season leads the American League, with only Luis Arraez's 141 in Miami sitting ahead of him, but that's no surprise -- the 25-year-old also led the AL in hits in 2021 and 2022.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen - Clubs 13th homer Jansen went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The backstop took Alex Vesia deep in the sixth inning, pushing Toronto's lead to 6-0. Jansen is having a strong July, slashing .308/.400/.615 through 15 games (11 starts) with three of his 13 homers on the season, and he's now two long balls shy of tying the career high he set in 2022.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whit Merrifield - Belts seventh homer Merrifield went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact His three-run shot off Tony Gonsolin in the fifth inning put the game out of reach and all but wrapped up a series win for the Blue Jays. Merrifield is putting the finishing touches on a huge July, slashing .352/.377/.592 through 19 games with five of his seven homers on the season to go along with two steals, 14 runs and 16 RBI.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yusei Kikuchi - Fans eight in eighth win Kikuchi (8-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over six innings in an 8-1 victory over the Dodgers. He struck out eight.

Impact The southpaw delivered his first quality start since June 25 while generating an impressive 33 called or swinging strikes among his 103 pitches. Kikuchi wraps up July with a 3.91 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 31:8 K:BB through 25.1 innings on the month, and he'll need to keep pitching well if he wants to hang onto his rotation spot with Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) on the verge of making his 2023 debut.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Highlights | 07/26/2023 Whit Merrifield recorded four RBIs and Yusei Kikuchi struck out eight batters to lead the Blue Jays to an 8-1 win over the Dodgers

JULY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Trevor Richards seals the win | 07/26/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yusei Kikuchi's eight strikeouts | 07/26/2023 Yusei Kikuchi strikes out eight batters over six stellar innings in his impressive start vs. the Dodgers

JULY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Bo Bichette's two-run single | 07/26/2023 Bo Bichette rips a two-run single to left field, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 8-1 in the top of the 8th inning

JULY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers can't finish what they start in lopsided loss to Blue Jays LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ offense has carried them for weeks now. They couldn’t do the heavy lifting required on Wednesday.

JULY 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Blue Jays are having a good season. So why hasn't it quite felt that way? Despite a 90-win pace, the Jays' season has felt underwhelming. Can deadline deals turn a good, but inconsistent season into a great one?

JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Whit Merrifield (4 RBIs), Jays take series from Dodgers Whit Merrifield hit a three-run home run and Yusei Kikuchi pitched six strong innings as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays earned an 8-1 victor...

JULY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Merrifield's mash boosts Blue Jays to series victory LOS ANGELES -- As Whit Merrifield rounded the bases following his three-run homer in the fifth inning on Wednesday afternoon, a noticeable “...

JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM