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The Blue Jays are looking for the series split once again, and potentially are able to clinch a playoff spot tonight. However, a lot of things have to happen first:
- The Angels must lose to San Diego
- The Mariners must lose to Houston
- The Tigers must lose to Minnesota
- The Blue Jays must win tonight
there are 5 days left in the regular season and it is still mathematically possible for the Tigers to either make the playoffs or get the #2 overall pick
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) September 23, 2020
We have some injury updates:
Other Blue Jays injury notes:
— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) September 23, 2020
Julian Merryweather played catch today
Rafael Dolis is available tonight
Rowdy Tellez tracked pitches during live BP today. Next step will be BP on the field. He's been hitting in batting cages. "He's ahead of schedule," per Montoyo.
#BlueJays manager Charlie Montoyo said No. 1 prospect Nate Pearson feels good after throwing live BP a couple of days ago.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) September 23, 2020
No timeline still, but Montoyo wants him to pitch in a real game if he's going to be on the postseason roster...
Here are today’s lineups that will try to do their part to clinch. Shaw is back in after being scratched for back spasms yesterday, Bichette gets a DH day and no Captain Kirk tonight. The Yankees lineup today is pretty strong.
Poll
Will the Blue Jays clinch a postseason spot tonight?
This poll is closed
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11%
Heck yes
(8 votes) -
67%
No, it’ll be tomorrow
(47 votes) -
21%
No, it’ll happen on Friday
(15 votes)
Poll
How many batters will Robbie Ray strike out tonight?
This poll is closed
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3%
0-2
(2 votes) -
52%
3-5
(29 votes) -
36%
6-7
(20 votes) -
7%
8+
(4 votes)
Poll
The Mets are releasing a virtual bobblehead of Mr. Met. Would you like a virtual bobblehead of Ace?
This poll is closed
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48%
I mean, YEAH!
(26 votes) -
51%
Definitely nah
(28 votes)
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