OCTOBER 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM
TORONTO BLUE JAYS 74-88 · 5TH IN AL EAST
74-88 · 5TH IN AL EAST
With Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins returning, Blue Jays bosses have some explaining to do The problems are many the answers are few for a Blue Jays team rapidly headed in the wrong direction
INSIDE THE LEAFS: Has Nick Robertson cemented a spot on the roster? Nick Robertson's strong play in the preseason and his chances of making the opening night roster.
OCTOBER 1 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Benign Blue Jays offence was not a blip - so what will GM Ross Atkins do to fix it? First it was pitching and defence. Then it was "internal improvement. The one constant for the struggling Blue Jays has been on offence.
OCTOBER 1 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Hitting coach Guillermo Martinez fired by Blue Jays after offensive bust of a season Dramatic decline in scoring in woeful last-place season prompts a swift change in the Blue Jays coaching staff
OCTOBER 1 • TORONTOSUN.COM
With Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins returning, Blue Jays bosses have some explaining to do The problems are many the answers are few for a Blue Jays team rapidly headed in the wrong direction
SEPTEMBER 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Yariel Rodríguez - Sent down to minors The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to their Florida Complex League affiliate Sunday.
Impact Rodriguez had started Saturday's game, so the Blue Jays used his roster spot for some bullpen protection in Sunday's finale. The right-hander will be in the mix for a rotation spot in 2025 after posting a 4.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 86.2 innings in his first year with Toronto.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Eisert - Recalled from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Impact Eisert was up as bullpen protection in the season finale and went two scoreless innings against the Marlins. Yariel Rodriguez was sent down in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Yarbrough - Piggybacks opener Yarbrough allowed four hits over 3.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out three during the loss to Toronto.
Impact Yarbrough did not allow a runner to reach scoring position during his outing. He gave up four runs over his final 26.1 innings, dropping his season ERA from 3.86 to a career-best 3.19. He threw 98.2 innings in 44 appearances this season with the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sad-sack September fitting end to most miserable Blue Jays season of Atkins-Shapiro era A 3-1 loss to the lowly Miami Marlins on Sunday capped one of the worst final months in franchise history for the Toronto Blue Jays.
SEPTEMBER 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM
John Schneider discusses Blue Jays' 2024 season | 09/29/2024 John Schneider reflects on the bright spots and disappointments from the Blue Jays' 2024 season after a 3-1 loss to the Marlins
SEPTEMBER 30 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays enter crucial period as disappointing season ends TORONTO -- This time, there’s no great heartbreak on the final day. Those heartbreaks are reserved for those who came close. There is no stu...
SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
SIMMONS: Time to say goodbye to Blue Jays management duo of Shapiro, Atkins The time has come for the Toronto Blue Jays to part ways with president Mark Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins.
SEPTEMBER 29 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Ryan Yarbrough's three strikeouts | 09/29/2024 Ryan Yarbrough dishes three strikeouts through 3 2/3 innings pitched in an outing vs. Blue Jays
SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
Joey Loperfido's RBI groundout | 09/29/2024 Joey Loperfido grounds out to second in the bottom of the 7th inning allowing Luis De Los Santos to score and make it 3-1
SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
Jonah Bride has 2 RBIs, Marlins sweep Blue Jays with 3-1 win
Jonah Bride reached base three times and drove in two runs, Otto Lopez had two hits and an RBI against his former team and the Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the Tor...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Gameday: Marlins 3, Blue Jays 1 Final Score (09/29/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Marlins vs. Blue Jays at Rogers Centre
SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
MLB Gameday: Marlins 3, Blue Jays 1 Final Score (09/29/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Marlins vs. Blue Jays at Rogers Centre
SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays wrap '24 with focus on improvement This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it...
SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM
Ryan Burr - Opening Sunday's action Burr is opening Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Burr has not given up a run while notching eight strikeouts in 4.1 innings while working as an opener this season. Ryan Yarbrough could come in to log some bulk innings after Burr exits.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays vs. Marlins Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 29
Preview the Sept. 29 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.SEPTEMBER 29 • DATA SKRIVE
How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Marlins: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 29
Preview the Sept. 29 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.SEPTEMBER 29 • DATA SKRIVE
Marlins bid for series sweep in season finale vs. Blue Jays The visiting Miami Marlins will be out to complete a disappointing season with a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afterno...
SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Marlins take road win streak into game against the Blue Jays
The Miami Marlins hit the road against the Toronto Blue Jays aiming to continue a three-game road winning streakSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nathan Lukes - Hits first career homer in loss Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.
Impact Lukes hit his first career home run in the first inning, but it would unfortunately be the only offense the Blue Jays could provide Saturday. The 30-year-old has impressed in just 91 plate appearances this season, hitting .303 with 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan Lukes - Hits first career homer in loss Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.
Impact Lukes hit his first career home run in the first inning, but it would be the only offense the Blue Jays could muster. The 30-year-old has impressed in just 91 plate appearances this season, hitting .303 with 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
