Feeling the Ern: Why the term ‘grit’ doesn’t do Ernie Clement justice
Here’s the thing: calling Clement a grit guy undersells him. The real value is that he’s a roster cheat code.
He plays anywhere. He doesn’t panic. He doesn’t strike out much. He gives you professional at-bats in big moments. He’s the kind of player who turns over lineups, forces pitchers to throw more pitches, keeps innings alive, and makes opposing defenses actually have to work.
The Anthony Santander multiverse, and why I’m optimistic
Let’s begin with a simple truth: Anthony Santander is one of those players who makes you believe in baseball when he’s hot and makes you believe in yoga, ice packs, and prayer when he’s not.
Toronto didn’t sign him to be “nice depth”, they signed him to be that guy. A switch-hitting, mistake-punishing, late-inning villain who turns a one-run game into a collective therapy session for opposing bullpens with a swing.
Bichette fan or Blue Jays fan? Unless Rogers has given a blank cheque, Ross Atkins can't be both
Is re-signing Bo Bichette the right move? A data-driven case using Statcast and Baseball-Reference to compare his value to Toronto’s infield alternatives and wins impact.
Six-seven? More like 5'8'': The Alejandro Kirk story
Discover the remarkable journey of Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk from Tijuana to MLB stardom in a powerful, untold story of heart, grit, and identity.
Ross Atkins won't Cease to amaze anytime soon
If you thought the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation was already cooking, wait till you see what adding Dylan Cease does.
George Springer: Who he really is, and why "Cheater" doesn't begin to describe him.
Before he was a World Series MVP, before the “cheater” chants and the boos in visiting ballparks, George Springer was just a kid from New Britain, Connecticut. He was a shy, stuttering kid who used sport as a language when words didn’t come easy.