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Ross, Please (Tampa Bay Rays (40-34) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (42-33))

Stefan Salegio
Jun 30
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Nothing like a series against a fraudulent division rival to get things somewhat back on track. I just hope that Wednesday’s loss doesn’t put them off the white panel hats, those look so dope.

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TRANSACTIONS

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Sergio Romo. Photo via Hazel Mae on Twitter.
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#BlueJays Sergio Romo reflecting on the limited number of teams interested in his services: “I’m 39 and throw 85.”

June 29th 2022

29 Retweets469 Likes

The Jays officially announced the one-year signing of Sergio Romo, moving Tayler Saucedo to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster while optioning Shaun Anderson to Triple-A Buffalo to make room on the active roster.

BEST BIRDS

Yankees vs. Blue Jays prop picks: Expect George Springer to score in  Friday's contest | The Star
George Springer. Photo by Jon Blacker/Canadian Press.

Hitter: George Springer (3)

Honourable Mentions: Raimel Tapia, Matt Chapman, Alejandro Kirk, Cavan Biggio, Teoscar Hernández

Kevin Gausman and Blue Jays' bats once again handle the Red Sox | SaltWire
Kevin Gausman. Photo via The Chronicle Herald.

Pitcher: Kevin Gausman (6)

Honourable Mentions: Alek Manoah, Adam Cimber, Ross Stripling

Best Bird Standings:

Hitters:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.- 4

George Springer- 3

Alejandro Kirk- 3

Bo Bichette- 3

Santiago Espinal- 3

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.- 2

Danny Jansen- 2

Cavan Biggio- 1

Teoscar Hernández- 1

Matt Chapman- 1

Zack Collins - 1

Pitchers:

Alek Manoah- 10

Kevin Gausman- 6

Yusei Kikuchi- 3

Ross Stripling- 2

José Berríos- 2

Jordan Romano- 1


SCHEDULE/PROBABLE PITCHERS

Shane McClanahan, Rays shoot for sweep of Cardinals
Shane McClanahan. Photo by Jonathan Dyer/USA TODAY Sports.

Thursday, June 30 (7 p.m. EST/5 p.m. MST)

Jeffrey Springs (2.25 ERA, 3.35 FIP, 27.8 K%, 5.6 BB%, 41.6 Groundball%)

Yusei Kikuchi (5.08 ERA, 5.85 FIP, 25.5 K%, 13.5 BB%, 42.5 Groundball%)

Friday, July 1 (3 p.m. EST/1 p.m. MST)

Corey Kluber (3.45 ERA, 3.59 FIP, 22.2 K%, 3.7 BB%, 36.9 Groundball%)

José Berríos (5.86 ERA, 5.28 FIP, 18.8 K%, 5.9 B%, 36.8 Groundball%)

Saturday, July 2 (12 p.m. EST/10 a.m. MST)

Shane McClanahan (1.77 ERA, 2.57 FIP, 35.7 K%, 4.6 BB%, 49.8 Groundball%)

Kevin Gausman (2.93 ERA, 1.71 FIP, 26.9 K%, 4.2 BB%, 42.9 Groundball%)

Saturday, July 2 (6 p.m. EST/4 p.m. MST)

Drew Rasmussen (presumptive) (3.41 ERA, 3.89 FIP, 20.6 K%, 6.7 BB%, 49.4 Groundball%)

Maximo Castillo (presumptive) (3.60 ERA, 6.34 FIP, 40.0 K%, 10.0 BB%, 50.0 Groundball%)

Sunday, July 3 (1:30 p.m. EST/11:30 a.m. MST)

Shane Baz (3.38 ERA, 3.56 FIP, 28.4 K% 9.5 BB%, 35.6 Groundball%)

Ross Stripling (3.12 ERA, 3.07 FIP, 19.8 K%, 5.2 BB%, 50.0 Groundball%)


THE OPPOSITION

Isaac Paredes solo homer Tampa Bay Rays Pittsburgh Pirates - TSN.ca
Isaac Paredes. Photo by The Canadian Press.

Pythagorean Record: 39-35

Season Series vs. Blue Jays: 2-1

Record since the last series vs. Blue Jays: 21-19

Last 10 games: 5-5

Best (Healthy) Players in the Series:

  • Shane McClanahan, Starting Pitcher, 1.77 ERA, 2.57 FIP, 35.7 K%, 4.6 BB%, 49.8 Groundball%

  • Ji-Man Choi, First Base, .287/.389/.473, 152 wRC+

  • Isaac Paredes, Infielder, .248/.313/.594, 159 wRC+

  • Yandy Díaz, Third Base/First Base, .266/.385/.349, 126 wRC+

  • Jeffrey Springs, Starting Pitcher, 2.25 ERA, 3.35 FIP, 27.8 K%, 5.6 BB%, 41.6 Groundball%

  • Wander Franco, Shortstop, .263/.496/.409, 103 wRC+

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