SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•NEWSDAY.COM
Yankees' next tall task: Vlad Jr. and the Blue JaysTORONTO — The Yankees passed with flying colors their most recent biggest-series-of-the-year test, sweeping the Red Sox at Fenway Park over...
Why the Blue Jays would be the scariest team to face in 2021 MLB playoffsIf Toronto sneaks into the postseason, they could be a nightmare matchup for any team.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•SPORTINGNEWS.COM
MLB Power Rankings: Cardinals and Yankees jump, White Sox and Blue Jays slip as Dodgers and Giants hold steadyThe Cardinals have won 16 straight to surge in our Power Rankings, and the Yankees swept the Red Sox to jump three spots.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still win AL MVP over Shohei Ohtani? What we're hearing from voters: Inside BaseballThe Jays slugger and Angels two-way phenom have outrageously impressive and extremely different resumes. Who will come out on top?
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Red Sox Playoff Picture: How Yankees-Blue Jays Series Can Benefit BostonThe Red Sox were swept by the Yankees. this weekend, but the remaining schedule favors Boston when it comes to the AL Wild Card standings.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•NESN.COM
Griffin Jax - Allows four runs in lossJax (3-5) allowed four runs on six hits while striking out two over five innings as he took the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
ImpactJax was punished by the long ball Sunday. He allowed two runners on in the second before serving up a three-run blast to Danny Jansen to give the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead. George Springer later added a home run of his own after hitting a solo shot against Jax in the fifth. Jax would end up finishing the frame before calling it a day at 83 pitches. He was finding the strike zone a lot, as he threw 61 strikes and didn't walk anybody but was hurt by a few big mistakes. The 26-year-old hasn't won a game since Aug. 10 and sports an ugly 6.78 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 62:27 K:BB over 77 innings this season. He's projected to take the hill one more time in Kansas City next weekend.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Byron Buxton - Homers in lossBuxton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
ImpactThe Twins struggled to generate a ton of offense but Buxton at least got his bat going with a solo shot to center field in the fifth. It was the second home run hit in the last three games for him and his sixth overall this month. The 27-year-old has shown some solid power throughout September but has struggled overall at the plate. In 28 games since returning from the injured list, Buxton is slashing .215/.282/.449 with 13 extra-base hits, nine RBI, 18 runs scored, two steals and 8:31 BB:K.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
