<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-anonymous-player-blue-jays-bonkers-juan-soto-contract-offer');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Anonymous player claims Blue Jays are preparing bonkers Juan Soto contract offer');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Anonymous-player-claims-Blue-Jays-are-preparing-bonkers-Juan-Soto-contract-offer.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Anonymous player claims Blue Jays are preparing bonkers Juan Soto contract offer</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-09T10:04:04-07:00">October 9th, 10:04am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-09T10:04:04-07:00">October 9th, 10:04am</time><address><a>Andrew Meyers</a>Andrew Meyers is an avid sports fan with a fondness for Philadelphia teams that rarely love him back. He has two degrees from Quinnipiac University, including a master's in sports journalism. Outside of ClutchPoints, Meyers does play-by-play broadcasting for various colleges in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Nearly a year after the media craze that ensued with Shohei Ohtani’s free agency, another MLB superstar is weeks away from hitting the open market and setting the baseball offseason ablaze. That player, of course, is Juan Soto, and the team with which he might sign the second-largest contract in North American sports history is…the Toronto Blue Jays?!?!</p><p>While the New York Yankees and New York Mets are considered by many to be the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-juan-soto-national-league-suitor-emerging-as-chief-yankees-rival">frontrunners for Soto</a>, several other teams will take a crack at gaining the 25-year-old’s services. Among them are the Blue Jays, who made a run at Ohtani last offseason.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.nj.com/yankees/2024/10/friend-of-yankees-juan-soto-reveals-surprise-team-weighing-astronomical-offer.html" rel="noopener">source of this rumor</a> is an anonymous active player who used to play with Soto. He also shares an agent, Scott Boras. He’s heard the murmurs of the Blue Jays digging their heels into an otherworldly Soto bid.</p><p>“Look for the Blue Jays to make an astronomical offer,” Soto’s friend said, per Randy Miller of NJ.com “I heard it with my own ears.”</p><p>It wasn’t shocking to see the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-blue-jays-shohei-ohtani-offer-was-in-same-ballpark-as-dodgers-700m">Blue Jays make an offer to Ohtani</a> given the state of the franchise entering last offseason. Toronto was coming off consecutive playoff appearances and won 91 games in 2021 but somehow finished fourth in a stacked AL East.</p><p>A 15-win decrease and a last-place finish in 2024 might change the franchise’s outlook, especially with multi-time All-Stars <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-vladimir-guerrero-jr-goal-ahead-offseason">Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette</a> set to become free agents after the 2025 season. That apparently isn’t stopping the Blue Jays from pursuing Soto.</p><p>“The Blue Jays think Soto would be perfect for their lineup and team,” the anonymous player said. “I know their management thinks Soto and Guerrero for them would be what Soto and (Aaron) Judge were like this year for the Yankees.”</p><h2><b>Juan Soto’s 2024 could end with hardware &amp; a monster deal</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Juan-Soto-Yankees_35088a.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Talk of Soto’s free agency has been ongoing for over a year, but the focus right now isn’t on which team the four-time All-Star will sign with in the offseason. Rather, Soto and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-aaron-judge-not-feeling-good-royals-series">Yankees are locked into a battle</a> with the Kansas City Royals in their AL Division Series.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-world-series-betting-favorite-dodgers">Yankees are the betting favorite</a> to win the World Series but they’re two losses away from elimination. The next two games of the series are in Kansas City.</p><p>Whether a disappointing playoff exit will sway Soto’s decision in MLB free agency is up for debate, but the Yankees <i>should </i>offer him the highest bid. For what it’s worth, his friend and former teammate doesn’t know what Soto wants or is going to do.</p><p>As for the contract, Soto’s friend thinks a number starting at $500 million won’t get the job done.</p><p>“Too low,” Soto’s friend said. “The number has to start with a six. Soto’s still 25 years old. I also can tell you that I doubt he takes any deferred money.”</p><p>That last part is interesting and might force some teams out of contention. Regardless, it will be remarkable to watch as MLB teams jockey for one of the game’s premier players this winter.</p><p>The anonymous player predicts Juan Soto will sign a 15-year, $600 million contract. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are also rumored to be in the mix.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Anonymous player claims Blue Jays are preparing bonkers Juan Soto contract offer

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-gm-cryptic-vladimir-guerrero-jr-bo-bichette-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays GM gets cryptic on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GM-gets-cryptic-on-Vladimir-Guerrero-Jr.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays GM gets cryptic on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-02T20:01:19-07:00">October 2nd, 8:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-02T20:01:19-07:00">October 2nd, 8:01pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-ceo-mark-shapiro-losing-sleep-toronto-atrocious-season">Toronto Blue Jays were one of the big disappointments</a> of the 2024 MLB season. After making three playoff appearances int he previous four seasons, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-toronto-firing-hitting-coach">Blue Jays took a major step back in 2024</a>, finishing just 74-88 and placing dead last in the ultra-competitive AL East.</p><p>Things have a chance to go from bad to worse for the Blue Jays. Their two superstars, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, will both be hitting unrestricted free agency after the 2025 season unless they reach contract extensions, which has not happened yet. At the team’s end of season press conference on Wednesday, general manager Ross Atkins gave a cryptic response when <a href="https://x.com/BlakeMurphyODC/status/1841511722089062909" rel="noopener">asked about the possibility</a> of Bichette and Guerrero Jr. leaving the team, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.</p><p>“A lot of urgency around next year but having said that, you can’t lose sight of what that means long-term,” Atkins said, per Murphy.</p><p>On one hand, it’s understandable why the Blue Jays don’t want to break the bank for a core that has not won a playoff game together, as they were swept 2-0 in the AL Wild Card in all three appearances since 2020. However, keeping Bichette and Guerrero Jr. gives you a core in the lineup that you can build around and add improved pitching to regain competitiveness.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-2025-surgery">Bichette’s struggles with injury</a> didn’t help in 2024, as the star shortstop played in just 81 games. His numbers were way down as well, with just four home runs and a .225 batting average.</p><p>Guerrero Jr., on the other hand, still had an excellent season. The powerful bat hit 30 home runs with a .323/.396/.544 slash line. He was one of the sole bright spots in what was a lost season in Toronto.</p><p>Losing one or both of these stars would be a massive blow for the Blue Jays as they try to return to playoff contention. If Toronto wants to restore the promise that they had over the past few seasons, they need to hang onto both of them.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays GM gets cryptic on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-ceo-mark-shapiro-losing-sleep-toronto-atrocious-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro losing sleep over atrocious season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mark-Shapiro-losing-sleep-over-Torontos-atrocious-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro losing sleep over atrocious season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-02T11:05:33-07:00">October 2nd, 11:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-02T12:59:17-07:00">October 2nd, 12:59pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the 2024 season ended in sheer and utter disappointment, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-toronto-hit-with-biggest-disappointment-label-by-top-exec">Toronto Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro</a> felt the weight of the season gone awry in a press conference on Wednesday morning. After a year filled with high hopes and expectations, the Blue Jays’ underwhelming performance has <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1841494832620933166" rel="noopener">left the club’s CEO restless</a>.</p><p>“This season was a bitter disappointment. Incredibly disappointing,” Shapiro expressed his frustrations on X, formerly Twitter. He added, “I’ve been waking up during the night and losing sleep over disappointing fans.”</p><p>The season’s end was particularly disheartening for the team and its supporters, culminating in a demoralizing sweep by the 62-win Marlins and losses in eight of their final nine games. This downturn in performance quashed the optimism that had briefly flared following the Trade Deadline when the Blue Jays opted to sell off some assets in exchange for promising young talent.</p><p>Initially, this strategy seemed to bear fruit as several newcomers showed early signs of success. However, the positive momentum was short-lived, and the team now faces a long off-season of reflection and restructuring.</p><h2><b>Blue Jays fans were left with disappointment in 2024</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mark-Shapiro.jpg"><figcaption>Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-toronto-firing-hitting-coach">significance of this off-season cannot be overstated</a>. After spending the last four years in the thick of postseason contention and making three appearances in the AL Wild Card Series, the Blue Jays have consistently fallen short, going 0-6 in those crucial games. This series of October disappointments include a notable collapse against the Mariners in 2022 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-mark-shapiro-breaks-silence-disappointing-mlb-playoffs-exit">and a loss to the Twins in 2023</a>, punctuated by the controversial decision to pull José Berríos early from the game.</p><p>These setbacks have led to a critical evaluation of the team’s strategy and personnel. The remaining veterans on the team have also taken a share of the responsibility for the season’s outcomes. Among them, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-edwin-encarnacion-major-vladimir-guerrero-jr-endorsement">Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood out as a beacon of excellence</a> in an otherwise murky year. He re-established himself as one of baseball’s premier players, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-enter-crucial-period-as-2024-season-ends" rel="noopener">batting .323</a> with 30 home runs and a .940 OPS. Yet, aside from Guerrero’s standout performance, the team struggled to find consistent success across the lineup.</p><p>As the Blue Jays look to the future, the pressure is on to make significant adjustments. The organization must address the gaps exposed during the season and reassess their strategy to ensure that the coming years do not mirror the disappointments of the past. For Shapiro and the rest of the Blue Jays’ management, the task ahead involves not only rebuilding a competitive team but also restoring the trust and enthusiasm of their fanbase.</p><p>This winter’s moves will be crucial for shaping the short and long-term trajectory of the franchise. With a clear need for strategic overhaul and player development, the Blue Jays’ leadership is poised at a pivotal juncture. The decisions made in the coming months will be instrumental in determining whether the team can return to its former glory and finally translate regular-season promise into postseason success.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro losing sleep over atrocious season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-toronto-firing-hitting-coach');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays firing hitting coach after finishing 23rd in runs scored');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Toronto-firing-hitting-coach-after-finishing-23rd-in-runs-scored.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays firing hitting coach after finishing 23rd in runs scored</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-30T17:02:41-07:00">September 30th, 5:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-30T17:02:41-07:00">September 30th, 5:02pm</time><address><a>Matt De Lima</a>Matt De Lima is an Associate Editor for NFL and college football at ClutchPoints. He has been covering sports for over 12 years at sites like Sports Illustrated, The Game Day, and countless others. Born and raised in California, he is a graduate of Virginia Tech and a diehard Hokies fan who now resides in southern Maryland.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Toronto Blue Jays are firing hitting coach Guillermo Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ScottyMitchTSN/status/1840887424836051197" rel="noopener">after six seasons</a>, per sources via TSN’s Scott Mitchell. The Blue Jays finished 23rd in runs scored. Martinez first joined the Blue Jays as a minor-league hitting and infield coach. In 2018, he was promoted to hitting coach to replace Brook Jacoby.</p><p>Toronto finished the year 19th in batting average (.241). Bo Bichette, who had <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-2025-surgery">career-worst stats across the board</a>, was a big part of their disappointing season. He hasn’t played since September 17 due to a broken finger. Injuries derailed most of his season, and it seems likely Bichette was playing hurt through much of the season. The rumor mill also floated the idea of Bichette being traded before the trade deadline.</p><p>One player who didn’t miss a beat in 2024 was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Former Blue Jays star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-edwin-encarnacion-major-vladimir-guerrero-jr-endorsement">Edwin Encarnacion spoke highly of VGJ</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-impresses-encarnacion-as-he-nears-200-hits/" rel="noopener">his ability to produce</a> even with little protection in the lineup, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.</p><p>“What he’s been doing is impressive. I look in the mirror when I used to play, I know I got 100 RBIs, 30 homers, but 200 hits, too? Oh man, that’s crazy. It’s something the fans have to enjoy. The team, we’re very happy with where we are with Vladdy. He’s an unbelievable player, an unbelievable hitter,” Encarnacion said.</p><p>The Blue Jays finished the season 74-88, losing eight of their last 10.</p><h2><b>The future of the Blue Jays after frustrating 2024 season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Jays-hitting-coach-Guillermo-Martinez.jpg"><figcaption>© Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Toronto only has one player on the MLB Top 100 prospect list, RHP Trey Yesavage. The 21-year-old was a 2024 first-round pick by the Blue Jays out of East Carolina.</p><p>The Blue Jays are also waiting for 2B/3B Orelvis Martinez to blossom. A big international signing in 2018, he’s led the minors with 86 home runs since 2021.</p><p>It seems clear the team will be moving on from RHPs Erik Swanson and Dillon Tate. Both players underperformed in a big way in 2024.</p><p>The future is also murky for OF George Springer who’s signed through 2026 for just over $24.1M per season. The 35-year-old just never seemed to find his power groove in Toronto. He’s gone from perennial All-Star in Houston to consistently delivering an underwhelming slash line year after year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays firing hitting coach after finishing 23rd in runs scored

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-edwin-encarnacion-major-vladimir-guerrero-jr-endorsement');   ga('set', 'title', 'Edwin Encarnacion drops major Vladimir Guerrero Jr. endorsement');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Edwin-Encarnacion-drops-major-Vladimir-Guerrero-Jr-endorsement.jpg"></figure><h1>Edwin Encarnacion drops major Vladimir Guerrero Jr. endorsement</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T03:31:19-07:00">September 28th, 3:31am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T03:32:42-07:00">September 28th, 3:32am</time><address><a>Tristin McKinstry</a>Tristin McKinstry is an experienced sports writer who got his start back in 2014. He is an Associate Editor with ClutchPoints and is one of the staff's NHL experts. Tristin has worked professionally with The Inquisitr and GIVEMESPORT in the past, and his work has also been featured on Last Word On Sports, XFL News Hub, and USFL News Hub. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications at Southern New Hampshire University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Toronto Blue Jays may not be going to the postseason this year. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-vladimir-guerrero-jr-hits-milestone-not-seen-before-in-mlb-history">Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is still producing at a high level</a> in the final weeks of the season. On Friday night, he added two hits to his ledger while driving a run in. Now, he is on the cusp of 200 hits on the year.</p><p>Guerrero has had quite the season despite his team’s struggles. He has 30 home runs and 103 RBI on the 2024 campaign. He is also on the cusp of reaching 200 hits, which would be quite the feat. <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-impresses-encarnacion-as-he-nears-200-hits/" rel="noopener">His performances have left</a> former Blue Jays star Edwin Encarnacion in awe, to say the least.</p><p>“What he’s been doing is impressive. I look in the mirror when I used to play, I know I got 100 RBIs, 30 homers, but 200 hits, too? Oh man, that’s crazy. It’s something the fans have to enjoy. The team, we’re very happy with where we are with Vladdy. He’s an unbelievable player, an unbelievable hitter,” Encarnacion said, via Sportsnet.</p><h2><b>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shines in ugly Blue Jays loss</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Vladimir-Guerrero-Jr.-endorsement.jpg"><figcaption>Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Blue Jays had a matchup with the Miami Marlins on Friday, but things didn’t go well. While Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added two hits and an RBI, the rest of the team did rather poorly. Starting pitcher Jose Berrios was tagged for six runs in a 15-5 loss to Miami. This game ended up being <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/marlins-news-skip-schumaker-final-decision-future">the final game for Marlins manager Skip Schumaker</a>, as well.</p><p>Relief pitchers Easton Lucas and Brett de Gaus did not fare much better. Each pitcher coughed up four runs to the visiting Marlins in their appearances. By the end, it was a horrific loss for Toronto, especially in front of home fans. They are already out of postseason contention, but the loss still stings.</p><p>The team’s best pitching performance may have come from a position player on Friday. Catcher Taylor Heineman shut down the Marlins in the ninth, not allowing a run. He became the third Blue Jays position player to take the mound this season, according to Sportsnet. Ernie Clement and Isiah Kiner Falefa are the others.</p><p>The Blue Jays as a whole have nothing to play for over these final two games. However, Guerrero has personal milestones to chase. One more hit over these last two games would give him 200 on the year. He would become the sixth player in franchise history to achieve that feat. Additionally, he would be the second Blue Jays player with 30 homers, 100 RBI, and 200 hits in the same season.</p><p>The Blue Jays are out of contention as the regular season comes to an end. But fans should continue watching Guerrero over these final two games. Let’s see if he can reach the 200-hit milestone before the curtain closes on the 2024 campaign.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Edwin Encarnacion drops major Vladimir Guerrero Jr. endorsement

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/marlins-vs-blue-jays-prediction-odds-pick-9-28-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Marlins vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Marlins-vs.-Blue-Jays-prediction-odds-pick-9_28_2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Marlins vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T05:45:55-07:00">September 27th, 5:45am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T07:03:55-07:00">September 27th, 7:03am</time><address><a>Bryan Logan</a>Bryan Logan decided to jump into his passion for Sports Betting in 2022 after spending years in the world of education. With a love for analytics and all sports, he began working on models for daily sports picks. This led him to ClutchPoints in 2023, where he is a part of the betting editorial team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It is interleague play to finish the season as the Miami Marlins face the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Marlins-Blue Jays prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Marlins-Blue Jays Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Undecided</b> vs. <b>Yariel Rodriguez</b></p><p><b>Undecided</b> (0-0) with a 0.00 ERA …</p><p>Last Start:</p><p>2024 Road Splits:</p><p><b>Yariel Rodriguez</b> (1-7) with a 4.41 ERA and a 1.32</p><p>Last Start: Rodriguez went four innings, giving up four hits, three walks, and a home run. He gave up three runs in the loss to the Rays.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: Rodriguez is 0-2 in seven starts with a 5.10 ERA and a .233 opponent batting average.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Marlins-Blue Jays Odds</b></h2><p>Miami Marlins: TBD</p><p>Moneyline: TBD</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays: TBD</p><p>Moneyline: TBD</p><p>Over: TBD</p><p>Under: TBD</p><h2><b>How to Watch Marlins vs. Blue Jays</b></h2><p>Time: 3:07 PM ET/ 12:07 PM PT</p><p>TV: BSFL/Sportsnet</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Marlins Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Marlins are 28th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 17th in batting average, 29th in on-base percentage, and 25th in slugging. Jake Burger has led the way this year. He is hitting .248 on the year with a .300 on-base percentage. Burger has 29 home runs, 74 RBIS, and 65 runs scored this year. Meanwhile, Jesus Sanchez is hitting .251 this year with a .310 on-base percentage. He has 18 home runs, 63 RBIs, and 54 runs scored. Rounding out the top bats on the year is Otto Lopez. He is hitting .265 this year with six home runs, 38 RBIs, and 47 runs scored.</p><p>Jake Burger has led the way in the last week. He is hitting .346 in the last week with two home runs, seven RBIs, and three runs scored. Jonah Bride has also been solid in the last week. He is hitting .348 in the last week with two home runs, four RBIs, and four runs scored. Rounding out the top bats this week is Xavier Edwards. He is hitting .318 in the last week with a .423 with three RBIs and four runs scored. The Marlins are hitting .257 in the last week with six home runs and 25 runs in the last six games.</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Blue Jays are 20th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 18th in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage, and 20th in slugging. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the way. He is hitting .325 this year with a .398 on-base percentage. Guerrero has 30 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 98 runs scored on the year. All of those marks lead the team. Alejandro Kirk has also been solid this year. He is hitting .253 on the year with a .318 on-base percentage. He has five home runs, 54 RBIs, and 23 runs scored. George Springer rounds out the top bats of the year. Springer is hitting .219 this year with a .301 on-base percentage. He has 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. Further, he has stolen 15 bases and scored 73 times in the year.</p><p>Alejandro Kirk has led the way in the last week. He is hitting .350 in the last week with a .409 on-base percentage. He has five RBIs and two runs scored in the last week. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has also been solid in the last week. He is hitting .385 in the last week. He has three RBIs and a run scored in the last week. Rounding out the top bats in the last week. He is hitting .500 in the last week, with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored. The Blue Jays are hitting .236 in the last week. they have just one home run and have scored 17 runs in the last week.</p><h2><b>Final Marlins-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Yuiriel Rodriguez has been solid as of late. He did give up three runs in his last outing, but he went 16.1 innings giving up just five runs in his last four starts. Still, the Blue Jays are just 1-3 in those four games.  The Marlins have scored just over four runs per game as of late though. Still, the Blue Jays have been awful at the plate as of late. They are scoring under three runs a game in the last week. In the last ten games, the over has hit just twice. With Rodriguez pitching well, and the Blue Jays struggling at the plate, take the under in this one.</p><p><b>Final Marlins-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick: Under</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Marlins vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-2025-surgery');   ga('set', 'title', 'Will Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette be ready for 2025 after surgery update?');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-25-24-bichette-featured.jpeg"></figure><h1>Will Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette be ready for 2025 after surgery update?</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-25T20:19:20-07:00">September 25th, 8:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-25T20:19:20-07:00">September 25th, 8:19pm</time><address><a>David Korn</a>David Korn is an MLB associate editor at ClutchPoints. He is also a producer at MLB Network Radio and covers college basketball for A10Talk. David graduated from George Washington in 2023, where he was the radio play-by-play broadcaster for their Men's and Women's Basketball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Shortstop Bo Bichette was one of the biggest disappointments in all of baseball this season for the Toronto Blue Jays. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-2024-season-end-injury-move">Bichette, who had a career-worst season</a> in almost every statistical category, has not played since breaking his finger on Sept. 17.</p><p>Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, manager John Schneider provided <a href="https://x.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1839032565233029400" rel="noopener">an update</a> on the details of Bichette’s injury and what his recovery timeline would be per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.</p><p>Schneider said that the fracture on Bichette’s right middle finger was “displaced” which will require surgery. Schneider then confirmed that despite requiring surgery, Bichette “should be good to go” for the start of Spring Training.</p><p>This is great news for Bichette, who will have close to a fully-healthy offseason to try and get back to the All-Star-caliber player he was before this season. However, the surgery could complicate things if the Blue Jays were intending on trading Bichette this offseason. The combination of the uncertainty surrounding his health and his struggles this season would make it extremely difficult for the Blue Jays to get any sort of value for Bichette.</p><h2><b>What went wrong for Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays in 2024</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-25-24-bichette-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Before breaking his finger earlier this month, Bichette was having an extremely disappointing season that included multiple stints on the injured list. Through 81 games, Bichette was hitting .225/.277/.322 with just four home runs and 31 RBI. Bichette also missed a significant amount of time due to calf strains. The 26-year-old two-time All-Star played in just one game before breaking his finger after missing nearly two months with a calf strain, capping off his 2024 season.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-blue-jays-firing-gm-ross-atkins-trade-vladimir-guerrero-jr-bo-bichette">Bichette was subject to frequent trade rumors</a> earlier in the season, but those were shelved after he went on the injured list. Despite the rumors, general manager Ross Atkins made it clear in June that his intention was to try and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-blue-jays-looking-extend-vladimir-guerrero-jr-bo-bichette-amid-trade-buzz">extend Bichette instead of trading him</a>.</p><p>With the Blue Jays getting little-to-no production from their star shortstop, they struggled to win games. With just three games left in the regular season, the Blue Jays have a 74-85 record and have been out of the postseason race for most of the season. If the Blue Jays are going to be able to turn things around in 2025, Bichette will need to figure out what went wrong this season and get back to the player he has shown he can be in the past.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Will Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette be ready for 2025 after surgery update?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/red-sox-news-boston-fans-upset-after-playoff-hopes-spoiled-blue-jays');   ga('set', 'title', 'Red Sox fans upset after playoff hopes get spoiled by Blue Jays');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Red-Sox-news-Boston-fans-upset-after-playoff-hopes-get-spoiled-by-Blue-Jays-ADD-REACTIONS.jpg"></figure><h1>Red Sox fans upset after playoff hopes get spoiled by Blue Jays</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-25T19:31:13-07:00">September 25th, 7:31pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-25T20:04:26-07:00">September 25th, 8:04pm</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-fatal-flaw-prevent-making-mlb-playoffs"> Red Sox are officially out of the playoffs</a> for the third straight season with their 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Alex Cora’s squad hasn’t been the same since getting ousted by the Houston Astros in the 2021 ALCS.</p><p>Red Sox fans <a href="https://x.com/BallParkBuzz/status/1839125657726423359" rel="noopener">aren’t taking the news well,</a> via social media.</p><p>“3 straight.</p><p>5 out of 6.</p><p>An unacceptable precedent being set by the Red Sox brass,” @BallParkBuzz said.</p><p>The user was referencing the fact that except for 2021, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-breakout-september-playoffs-ahead">Red Sox have missed the playoffs </a>each year since 2019.</p><p>Fans <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamFennessy_/status/1839123038547177514" rel="noopener">even got creative with</a> PhotoShop after Cora’s postgame comments</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">raise it <a href="https://t.co/jOmiJFuYJV">https://t.co/jOmiJFuYJV</a> <a href="https://t.co/EOTTpkeMrG">pic.twitter.com/EOTTpkeMrG</a></p><p>— Liam Fennessy (@LiamFennessy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamFennessy_/status/1839123038547177514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Raise it,” @LiamFennessy_ said with an edited flag of the phrase “we blew it” being raised in Fenway Park.</p><p>Meanwhile, New York Yankees <a href="https://x.com/ChrisKirschner/status/1839118080351387856" rel="noopener">fans got petty</a>, via The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner.</p><p>“Gerrit Cole will not be thanked,” Kirschner said.</p><p>Kirschner referenced Cora’s comments after Boston’s 7-1 victory over New York on September 14.</p><p>“If this happens (making the playoffs), we’re going to look back at yesterday. We’re probably going to thank Gerrit Cole for getting us going,” Cora said. “Hopefully it happens and hopefully we can face him in the playoffs because he will have to pitch to him. Hopefully it happens. We still have a long way to go. I’m not promising that we’re going to make the playoffs, but if we do, we’re going to look back on Saturday.”</p><p>Cora took exception to Cole drilling Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers in the first inning, then intentionally walking him with the bases empty in the next at-bat. Unfortunately for Boston, Cora’s fiery words did nothing to help its season.</p><p>What lies ahead for the Red Sox?</p><h2><b>The Red Sox will rely on young players</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Red-Sox-Vaughn-Grissom.jpg"><figcaption>© Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>While 2024 wasn’t a banner year for Boston, the club has a bright future. Former Atlanta Braves top prospect Vaughn Grissom should be healthy to man second base, whereas current top prospect and fellow infielder Marcelo Mayer will be ready for his first big-league season. No. 2 prospect Roman Anthony should get time in the outfield at some point as well.</p><p>The Red Sox have several core veterans returning as well, including Devers, Triston Casas, and Trevor Story. If Cora can’t lead them to the playoffs next year, though, his seat will get hot.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Red Sox fans upset after playoff hopes get spoiled by Blue Jays

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/red-sox-vs-blue-jays-prediction-odds-pick-9-25-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Red-Sox-vs-Blue-Jays-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-25T05:58:42-07:00">September 25th, 5:58am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-25T05:58:42-07:00">September 25th, 5:58am</time><address><a>Bryan Logan</a>Bryan Logan decided to jump into his passion for Sports Betting in 2022 after spending years in the world of education. With a love for analytics and all sports, he began working on models for daily sports picks. This led him to ClutchPoints in 2023, where he is a part of the betting editorial team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Red Sox look to keep playoff hopes alive as they face the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Red Sox-Blue Jays prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Red Sox-Blue Jays Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Richard Fitts</b> vs. <b>Kevin Gausman</b></p><p><b>Richard Fitts </b>(0-0) with a 0.00 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Fitts went five innings, giving up five hits and a walk. He would not surrender a run, but take the no-decision as the Red Sox lost to the Twins in 12 innings.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Fitts has made one start on the road, giving up two hits and three walks in five innings.</p><p><b>Kevin Gausman </b>(13-11) with a 3.91 ERA and a .1.22 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Gausman went five innings, giving up just one walk and no runs. He would take the win over the Rangers.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: Gausman is 5-6 at home this year with a 5.26 ERA and a .260 opponent batting average in 15 starts.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Red Sox-Blue Jays Odds</b></h2><p>Boston Red Sox: +1.5 (-194)</p><p>Moneyline: +114</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+160)</p><p>Moneyline: -134</p><p>Over: 8 (-115)</p><p>Under: 8 (-105)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Red Sox vs. Blue Jays</b></h2><p>Time: 7:07 PM ET/ 4:07 PT</p><p>TV: NESN/Sportsnet</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Red Sox Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Red Sox are ninth in runs scored, sixth in batting average, ninth in on-base percentage, and fifth in slugging. Rafael Devers has led the way. He is hitting .272 this year with a .354 on-base percentage. He has 28 home runs and 83 RBIs this year. Further, Devers has scored 87 times on the year. Jarren Duran is also having a solid year. He is hitting .285 on the year with a .343 on-base percentage. Duran has 21 home runs and 75 RBIs. Further, he has stolen 34 bases and scored 107 times. Ceddanne Rafaela rounds out the top bats of the year. He is hitting .247 on the year with a .276 on-base percentage. Rafaela has 15 home runs and 71 RBIs while scoring 70 times. Further, he has stolen 19 bases this year.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-triston-casas-misses-chance-join-exclusive-4-home-run-club">Triston Casas has been great</a> in the last week. Casas is hitting .227 in the last week with a .393 on-base percentage. He has four home runs, nine RBIs, and six runs scored in the last week. Romy Gonzalez is also hitting well. He is hitting .333 in the last week with two home runs, six RBIs, and three runs scored. Rounding out the best bats in the last week with Jarren Duran. He is hitting .250 in the last week with a .344 on-base percentage. He has three RBIs, two stolen bases, and three runs scored. The Red Sox are hitting just .197 in the last week, with seven home runs and 28 runs scored in the last seven games.</p><p>Current Red Sox have 83 career at-bats against Kevin Gausman. They have hit .241 against him. Trevor Story has the most experience but is just 3-25. Meanwhile, Jarren Duran is 6-16 with a home run and an RBI. Finally, Tyler O’Neill is 2-10 with a home run and two RBIs against Gausman.</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Blue Jays are 20th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 17th in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage, and 20th in slugging. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the way. He is hitting .324 this year with a .397 on-base percentage. Guerrero has 30 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 97 runs scored on the year. All of those marks lead the team. Alejandro Kirk has also been solid this year. He is hitting .247 on the year with a .313 on-base percentage. He has five home runs, 50 RBIs, and 22 runs scored. George Springer rounds out the top bats of the year. Springer is hitting .220 this year with a .302 on-base percentage. He has 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. Further, he has stolen 15 bases and scored 73 times in the year.</p><p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has led the way in the last week. He is hitting .419 with a .439 on-base percentage. Guerrero has two home runs, four RBIs, and five runs scored in the last week. Ernie Clement is also hitting well. He is hitting .320 in the last week with a .346 on-base percentage. He has just two RBIs and one run scored in the last week. The Blue Jays are hitting .236 in the last week with three home runs and 16 runs scored in the last seven games.</p><h2><b>Final Red Sox-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>David Fitts has been solid in his three starts this year. He has pitched 15.2 innings, giving up 13 hits and five walks, while giving up two runs, both unearned. Still, the Red Sox have not won a game Fitts has started. Meanwhile, Kevin Gausman has been solid this month. In 18 innings of work, he has given up five runs, while the Blue Jays have gone 3-1 in those starts. The Red Sox have not hit well in the last week, but are in the midst of a playoff chase. They will stay alive with a win in this one.</p><p><b>Final Red Sox-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick:  Red Sox ML (+114) </b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/red-sox-vs-blue-jays-prediction-odds-pick-9-24-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Red-Sox-vs-Blue-Jays-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T04:59:55-07:00">September 24th, 4:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T07:18:47-07:00">September 24th, 7:18am</time><address><a>Bryan Logan</a>Bryan Logan decided to jump into his passion for Sports Betting in 2022 after spending years in the world of education. With a love for analytics and all sports, he began working on models for daily sports picks. This led him to ClutchPoints in 2023, where he is a part of the betting editorial team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Red Sox look to keep playoff hopes alive as they face the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Red Sox-Blue Jays prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Red Sox-Blue Jays Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Brayan Bello</b> vs. <b>Bowden Francis</b></p><p><b>Brayan Bello</b> (14-8) with a 4.49 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Bello went 5.2 innings, giving up five hits and two walks. He would give up just one run, but take the loss to the Rays.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Bello is 8-4 on the road with a 4.19 ERA and a .248 opponent batting average.</p><p><b>Bowden Francis</b> (8-5) with a 3.47 ERA and a .93 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Francis went six innings, giving up five hits, a walk, and a home run. He would give up two runs, and take the loss to the Texas Rangers.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: Francis is 3-1 in four starts and 12 appearances at home. He has a 3.80 ERA and a .201 opponent batting average.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Red Sox-Blue Jays Odds</b></h2><p>Boston Red Sox: +1.5 (-194)</p><p>Moneyline: +108</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+160)</p><p>Moneyline: -126</p><p>Over: 8 (-110)</p><p>Under: 8 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Red Sox vs. Blue Jays</b></h2><p>Time: 7:07 PM ET/ 4:07 PT</p><p>TV: NESN/Sportsnet</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Red Sox Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Red Sox are ninth in runs scored, sixth in batting average, ninth in on-base percentage, and fifth in slugging. Rafael Devers has led the way. He is hitting .272 this year with a .354 on-base percentage. He has 28 home runs and 83 RBIs this year. Further, Devers has scored 87 times on the year. Jarren Duran is also having a solid year. He is hitting .285 on the year with a .343 on-base percentage. Duran has 21 home runs and 75 RBIs. Further, he has stolen 34 bases and scored 107 times. Ceddanne Rafaela rounds out the top bats of the year. He is hitting .247 on the year with a .276 on-base percentage. Rafaela has 15 home runs and 71 RBIs while scoring 70 times. Further, he has stolen 19 bases this year.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-triston-casas-misses-chance-join-exclusive-4-home-run-club">Triston Casas has been great</a> in the last week. Casas is hitting .250 in the last week with a .348 on-base percentage. He has four home runs, nine RBIs, and five runs scored in the last week. Romy Gonzalez is also hitting well. He is hitting .333 in the last week with two home runs, six RBIs, and three runs scored. Rounding out the best bats in the last week with Trevor Story. He is hitting .294 in the last week with a home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored. The Red Sox are hitting .199 in the last week with seven home runs and 24 RBIs in the last six games.</p><p>Current Red Sox have 25 career at-bats against Bowden Francis. They have just one hit against him. Nick Sogard is one for two against Francis.</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Blue Jays are 20th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 17th in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage, and 20th in slugging. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the way. He is hitting .327 this year with a .399 on-base percentage. Guerrero has 30 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 97 runs scored on the year. All of those marks lead the team. Alejandro Kirk has also been solid this year. He is hitting .247 on the year with a .313 on-base percentage. He has five home runs, 50 RBIs, and 22 runs scored. George Springer rounds out the top bats of the year. Springer is hitting .219 this year with a .303 on-base percentage. He has 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. Further, he has stolen 15 bases and scored 73 times in the year.</p><p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has led the way in the last week. He is hitting .481 with a .500 on-base percentage. Guerrero has two home runs, four RBIs, and five runs scored in the last week. Ernie Clement is also hitting well. He is hitting .318 in the last week with a .348 on-base percentage. He has just two RBIs and one RBI in the last week. The Blue Jays are hitting .243 in the last week with three home runs and 17 runs scored in the last six games.</p><p>Current Blue Jays have hit .320 in 75 at-bats against Brayan Bello. Vladimir Guerrero is 9-22 with three doubles, two home runs, and eight RBIs against Bello. George Spring is 8-23 with a home run and two RBIs. Finally, Addison Barger is 3-6 with two doubles against Bello.</p><h2><b>Final Red Sox-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Brayan Bello has been solid as of late. In his last three starts, he had given up four runs in 16.1 innings. Further, the Red Sox are 2-1 in those games. Meanwhile, Bowden Francis has given up six runs in 20 innings over his last three starts. The Blue Jays have lost all three games though. The Red Sox are scoring four runs per game as of late, while the Blue Jays are scoring under three runs per game. With the better pitcher and better offense, take the Red Sox in this one.</p><p><b>Final Red Sox-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick: Red Sox ML (+108) </b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/red-sox-blue-jays-prediction-odds-pick-9-24-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/23/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Red-Sox-vs.-Blue-Jays-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/23/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-23T06:01:20-07:00">September 23rd, 6:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-23T06:01:20-07:00">September 23rd, 6:01am</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a>Cameron Zunkel is a former college athlete for the University of Illinois, Springfield. During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road to take on the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> as we hand out a Red Sox-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><h2><b>Red Sox-Blue Jays Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Tanner Houck</b> vs. <b>Chris Bassitt</b></p><p><b>Tanner Houck</b> (8-10) with a 3.21 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 173.2 innings pitched, 154K/47BB, .236 oBA</p><p>Last Start: at Tampa Bay Rays: No Decision, 4 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts</p><p>2024 Road Splits: 14 starts, 3.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 79 innings pitched, 80K/22BB, .232 oBA</p><p><b>Chris Bassitt</b> (10-13) with a 4.16 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 166.2 innings pitched, 166K/63BB, .270 oBA</p><p>Last Start: at Texas Rangers: No Decision, 3.2 innings, 6 hits, 7 runs, 1 earned, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 17 starts, 4.58 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 96.1 innings pitched, 101K/35BB, .273 oBA</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Red Sox-Blue Jays Odds</b></h2><p>Boston Red Sox: -1.5 (+158)</p><p>Moneyline: -104</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5 (-192)</p><p>Moneyline: -112</p><p>Over: 8 (-112)</p><p>Under: 8 (-108)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Red Sox vs. Blue Jays</b></h2><p>Time: 7:07 PM ET/4:07 PM PT</p><p>TV: NESN, SportsNet Canada</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Red Sox Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Tanner Houck is having a very solid season, despite what his record might suggest. His ERA is very good, and it is even better at home. Along with that, Houck does a great job getting batters to chase, and staying off the barrel. Keeping hitters off the barrel is important as Houck also does not walk too many batters. When hitters to put bat to ball, it is usually on the ground. If Houck can continue keep the ball out of the air, and get the Blue Jays to chase, the Red Sox will win this game.</p><p>Houck has started twice against the Blue Jays this season. He has pitched pretty well in those two games. Through those two starts, Houck has combined for 12.1 innings pitched, 12 strikeouts, 4 walks, 11 hits allowed, and he has a 2.92 ERA. He has been able to keep the Red Sox in the games as Boston has won both of those matchups, though Houck got the no decision. If he can have another good start against Toronto, the Red Sox will win again.</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Bassitt is not having the season the Blue Jays have hoped for, but he is still capable of good outings. Three of those good outings have come against the Red Sox. In those three starts, Bassitt has combined for 19.2 innings pitched, allowed 17 hits, struck out 17, walked just four, and his ERA is 2.29. Bassitt has given the Blue Jays a great chance to win each of those games. The Blue Jays are eliminated from the playoffs, but that does not mean Bassitt will try any less. If Bassitt can have a good start, the Blue Jays will win this game.</p><p>The Blue Jays will have to give Bassitt some run support if they want to win this game. As mentioned, Houck has a good chase rate, which causes hitters to struggle to barrel the ball. However, the Blue Jays are not a team that will chase pitches out of the zone very often. Along with that, they have the third-highest chase contact rate. Toronto also does not strike out too much. If they can lay off those pitches out of the zone, and make some hard contact, the Blue Jays will win.</p><h2><b>Final Red Sox-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Just by looking at the pitching matchup, I like the Red Sox to win this game. Houck is the better pitcher, so the Red Sox moneyline will be my pick.</p><p><b>Final Red Sox-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick: Red Sox ML (-104)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick – 9/23/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-kevin-gausman-gets-encouraging-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman gets encouraging injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Jays-news-Kevin-Gausman-gets-encouraging-injury-update.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman gets encouraging injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-21T10:53:52-07:00">September 21st, 10:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-21T10:55:43-07:00">September 21st, 10:55am</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In August, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-kevin-gausman-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-2024-struggles">Kevin Gausman opened up about his ongoing struggles</a> in 2024 before striking out six batters and pitching a no-hitter through five innings against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. He was on pace to pitch a gem against the Rangers before he left the game with back tightness but is feeling better, as Blue Jays manager John Schneider <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-injuries-and-roster-moves" rel="noopener">provided an update</a> on Gausman’s health, per MLB.com.</p><p>“We’re going to kind of keep our eye on him every day as we go forward and make sure he’s good for his next [start],” Schneider said.</p><p>Coming off an impressive 2023 campaign in which Gausman went 12-9, had a 3.16 ERA, and had a career-high 237 strikeouts, injuries have plagued his consistency throughout the season. He spoke about these setbacks, per Sportsskeeda’s Dan Connolly.</p><p>“To be honest, I didn’t necessarily start the year on a great note,” Gausman said. “I had some shoulder problems in spring, and, look back, I probably could have benefitted from a rehab stint or maybe just missing a couple starts to get my feet under me.”</p><p>Gausman pointed to a primary pitch that’s fallen to be all too familiar for opposing batters.</p><p>“The biggest thing is being inconsistent with my fastball,” Gausman said. “The book is out on me. Hitters know I’m gonna throw a split, and I’m gonna throw it a lot. So, I’m finding out how teams are really trying to eliminate that, and that has been an adjustment for me.”</p><p>Since then, Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman, who’s 13-11 with a 3.91 ERA on the season, finished August with a 2.89 ERA and 28 strikeouts in six starts, his best month of the regular season before starting September 1-1 with 2.50 and 14 strikeouts in three games, including Thursday’s 4-0 win against the Rangers. The Blue Jays lost 1-0 against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night.</p><h2><b>Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette’s season-ending injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Jays-shortstop-Bo-Bichette.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>As the Toronto Blue Jays approach the end of their disappointing 2024 season, where they’re currently 73-81 in last place of the AL East division, shortstop <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-2024-season-end-injury-move">Bo Bichette was placed on the 10-day injured list</a> with a right middle finger fracture, which will end his season, the Blue Jays announced before Thursday’s 4-0 victory against the Rangers.</p><p>Bichetter, who was routinely practicing taking grounders, suffered the injury when a ball hit him on the tip of his finger and caused a fracture. Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke about Bichette’s <a href="https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/bo-bichette-breaks-finger-out-for-season" rel="noopener">mindset after discovering the news</a>, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson.</p><p>“He was frustrated,” Schneider said. “But I do think he’s in a pretty good place in terms of perspective and things like that.”</p><p>The Blue Jays will continue their three-game series against the Rays on Saturday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman gets encouraging injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-vs-rays-prediction-odds-pick-9-20-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays vs. Rays prediction, odds, pick – 9/20/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Blue-Jays-vs-Rays-prediction-odds-pick-how-to-watch.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays vs. Rays prediction, odds, pick – 9/20/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-19T21:41:58-07:00">September 19th, 9:41pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-19T21:42:48-07:00">September 19th, 9:42pm</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as we’ll see a divisional showdown in the American League East. The <b>Toronto Blue Jays </b>will visit the <b>Tampa Bay Rays </b>for the first game of a three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Blue Jays-Rays prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Blue Jays-Rays Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Jose Berrios (RHP)</b> vs. <b>Tyler Alexander (LHP)</b></p><p><b>Jose Berrios</b> (16-9) with a 3.44 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 143 K, 183.1 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/14 vs. STL (W) – 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: (6-7) with a 4.16 ERA, .250 OBA, 75 K, 93.0 IP</p><p><b>Tyler Alexander</b> (6-5) with a 5.58 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 78 K, 98.1 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/14 @ CLE (L) – 5.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: (3-2) with a 6.58 ERA, .301 OBA, 46 K, 52.0 IP</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Rays Odds</b></h2><p>Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+146)</p><p>Moneyline: -108</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays: +1.5 (-178)</p><p>Moneyline: -108</p><p>Over: 8 (-105)</p><p>Under: 8 (-115)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Rays</b></h2><p>Time: 6:50 p.m. ET/ 3:50 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: TSN, Bally Sports Sun, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Toronto Blue Jays are currently last in the AL East race and they’re sitting eight games back of the final AL Wild Card spot. It looks as though their season will end coming up short of the Postseason, but they have a chance to finish strong here against a divisional rival in Tampa Bay. After sweeping the Cardinals recently, Toronto is at risk of getting swept by the Rangers in their current series and would like the win before heading into this three-game road stint. They Rays currently lead the season series 7-4 and the Blue Jays were routed 13-0 in their last meeting.</p><p>Still, the Blue Jays are likely to have the pitching advantage in this game given their starter in Jose Berrios. While he’s seen most of his struggles on the road this year, he’s still the best pitcher in their rotation and will give them the edge here. Berrios has managed a win in his last seven consecutive starts and has only given up eight runs during that winning streak. In the same breath, he’s struck out 41 batters during that stretch and has been one of the league’s best pitchers over the last month. Expect those trends to continue as he remains red-hot from the mound.</p><h2><b>Why The Rays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are currently fourth in the AL East and sit six games back of the final Wild Card spot occupied by the Minnesota Twins. It doesn’t seem as though they’ll make the Postseason this year barring any miraculous collapses, but they could get off to a good start against a Blue Jays team they’ve handled all season. They’ve split their last six games at 3-3 and will conclude a series with the Red Sox before hosting the Blue Jays at home. The Rays are 38-39 on their home field and will hope to bring that number over .500 before the season is over.</p><p>Randy Arozarena has been seeing the ball very well over the last few games and it’ll be exciting to see his smart decisions at the plate match up against Jose Berrios and his moving pitches. The Rays will send Tyler Alexander to the mound for his eighth start of the season. He’s seen more than double the amount of appearances in relief this season and he’s had to step into the spot following a few injuries to their starting rotation. Alexander has notched just one win in his last five appearances and most recently allowed four runs through five innings in his last outing. Expect him to start this game strong as he tries to put together a winning effort.</p><h2><b>Final Blue Jays-Rays Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Tampa Bay Rays have been able to handle the Toronto Blue Jays all season and they have a chance to close this series with a resounding few wins. While neither team is likely to make the Postseason, we have to look at the batting of the Rays at the moment and favor them from the plate.</p><p>Still, Jose Berrios is on an impressive winning streak at the moment and with this potentially being his last start of the season, it’d be hard to fade the type of roll he’s been on over the last five games. The Blue Jays will certainly have to provide him with some run support if they want to find this win on the road.</p><p>For our final prediction, we’ll ride the hot hand here and side with the Toronto Blue Jays to get the win. We really like what we’ve seen out of Jose Berrios over the last seven games, so expect him to end his 2024 campaign with another great pitching performance.</p><p><b>Final Blue Jays-Rays Prediction &amp; Pick: Toronto Blue Jays ML (-108)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays vs. Rays prediction, odds, pick – 9/20/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-2024-season-end-injury-move');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bo Bichette’s 2024 season ends after Blue Jays injury move');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Jays-news-Bo-Bichettes-2024-season-ends-after-injury-move.jpg"></figure><h1>Bo Bichette’s 2024 season ends after Blue Jays injury move</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-19T10:01:48-07:00">September 19th, 10:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-19T10:39:41-07:00">September 19th, 10:39am</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an associate editor covering a variety of sports with a beat focus on the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Toronto Blue Jays have not had the success they hoped deep into the 2024 season. At 72-80, The Blue Jays are last in the American League East. Their woes worsened on Thursday, given a crucial injury update on shortstop Bo Bichette.</p><p>The Blue Jays have placed Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger fracture, which will <a href="https://x.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1836808053603152249" rel="noopener">end his season</a>, Toronto announced. Hopefully, Bichette will undergo a safe and efficient recovery process after an up-and-down 2024 campaign.</p><p>In addition to the move on Bichette, the Blue Jays <a href="https://x.com/BlueJays/status/1836805482595708948" rel="noopener">recalled outfielder</a> Jonatan Clase from the Triple-A, and he will be active for Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers.</p><p>Just two days before Thursday’s decision, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-toronto-activates-bo-bichette-roster-moves">Bo Bichette received a promising injury update</a>, as the team activated him for their first Rangers game of the week’s series. Bichette had been out since mid-July with a calf ailment. It seems like he has not been able to catch a break. But now that Toronto has ruled him out, he can rest and have a proper recovery.</p><p>Through 81 games, Bichette has batted a .225 average, hit four home runs, and accumulated 31 RBI with a .598 OPS. Some <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/reasons-blue-jays-must-trade-bo-bichette-after-viral-comments">question Bichette’s future with the Blue Jays</a>, but his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-vladimir-guerrero-jr-goal-ahead-offseason">ultimate goal alongside fellow star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> proves he is invested in success with Toronto.</p><p>“When I had time to think about what I want, basically, my ultimate goal really is to play with Vladdy (Guerrero Jr.) forever, to win a championship with him and to do that with this organization,” Bichette said during an interview at Truist Park before heading out for a rehab assignment with triple-A Buffalo that starts Tuesday. “I’m 100 percent committed to doing whatever it takes to accomplish those things. That’s where I’m at.”</p><p>2024 may not have gone as expected for Bichette and the Blue Jays, but they have what it takes to have a bright future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bo Bichette’s 2024 season ends after Blue Jays injury move

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-vs-rangers-prediction-odds-pick-9-19-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/19/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Jays-vs.-Rangers-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/19/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-18T16:52:02-07:00">September 18th, 4:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-18T16:52:02-07:00">September 18th, 4:52pm</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.2024 YTD Record |NBA: 55-41 |NCAAB: 6-8 |MMA: 74-30 |Overall: 135-79</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays in their series finale with the Rangers on Thursday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Blue Jays-Rangers prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Blue Jays-Rangers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Kevin Gausman </b>vs. <b>Kumar Rocker</b></p><p><b>Kevin Gausman </b>(12-11) with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Kevin Gausman allowed two runs on nine hits and two walks over seven frames during a no-decision Friday. He struck out three in the extra-innings win over St. Louis.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Kevin Gausman has been much better on the road than at home where he is 7-5 with a 2.67 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.</p><p><b><b>Kumar Rocker</b> </b>(0-0) with a 2.25 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Kumar Rocker was called up from Triple-A Round Rock last week and ended up taking the rotation spot of fellow rookie and former Vanderbilt teammate Jack Leiter, who was moved to the bullpen.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: This will be Kumar Rocker’s first home start of his career.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Rangers Odds</b></h2><p>Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+146)</p><p>Moneyline: -106</p><p>Texas Rangers: +1.5 (-176)</p><p>Moneyline: -110</p><p>Over: 8 (-115)</p><p>Under: 8  (-105)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Rangers </b></h2><p>Time: 2:35 PM ET/11:35 AM PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports Southwest, MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays are poised to secure a crucial road victory against Kumar Rocker and the Texas Rangers on Thursday. This matchup pits the seasoned veteran Gausman against the promising rookie Rocker, with the scales tipping in Toronto’s favor.</p><p>Gausman brings a wealth of experience to the mound, boasting a solid 12-11 record with a 4.02 ERA and 153 strikeouts this season. His ability to navigate through tough lineups and maintain composure in high-pressure situations gives the Blue Jays a significant edge. On the other hand, Rocker, while talented, is still finding his footing in the majors, having made his MLB debut just recently.</p><p>Historically, Gausman has performed well against the Rangers. His career stats demonstrate his effectiveness, particularly his ability to rack up strikeouts and limit walks. This season, he’s averaging an impressive 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, which could prove crucial against a potent Rangers lineup.</p><p>While the Blue Jays have struggled recently, their lineup remains dangerous. They have the firepower to exploit Rocker’s inexperience and potentially rough him up early. If Toronto’s bats can provide early run support, it will allow Gausman to pitch more comfortably and aggressively.</p><p>Despite being the away team, the Blue Jays have shown resilience on the road this season. Their ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments could be a deciding factor in this matchup. While Rocker represents the future for Texas, Gausman’s experience, coupled with Toronto’s offensive capabilities, should propel the Blue Jays to victory in this pivotal road game. The veteran’s poise and track record give Toronto the edge they need to overcome the Rangers’ home-field advantage.</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Kumar Rocker and the Texas Rangers are poised to secure a victory against Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays in Thursday’s home game at Globe Life Field. Despite Gausman’s experience, Rocker’s electric debut and the Rangers’ home-field advantage give them the edge.</p><p>Rocker’s MLB debut last week was nothing short of impressive, as he struck out 7 batters in just 4 innings against the Mariners. His devastating slider generated 13 whiffs, showcasing his ability to keep hitters off-balance. With a fastball averaging 96.8 mph and topping out at 97.6 mph, Rocker has the tools to overpower the Blue Jays’ lineup.</p><p>The Rangers’ offense, which ranks 19th in runs scored this season, has shown flashes of brilliance and could capitalize on Gausman’s recent struggles. Gausman’s 4.02 ERA and 1.25 WHIP indicate vulnerability that the Rangers can exploit, especially in the hitter-friendly confines of Globe Life Field.</p><p>Moreover, the Rangers’ bullpen has shown improvement lately and could provide solid support if Rocker delivers another strong outing. The team’s motivation to finish the season strong and build momentum for 2025 will be a driving factor.</p><p>While Gausman is an experienced pitcher, Rocker’s raw talent and the element of surprise as a rookie could prove decisive. The Rangers’ blend of veteran leadership and youthful energy, combined with Rocker’s electric arsenal, should be enough to overcome the Blue Jays and secure a home victory on Thursday.</p><h2><b>Final Blue Jays</b><b>-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>In this intriguing matchup between the Blue Jays and Rangers, expect a closely contested battle that could go either way. Kumar Rocker’s electric stuff will keep Toronto’s hitters off-balance early, but the experienced Blue Jays lineup will adjust as the game progresses. Kevin Gausman will showcase his veteran savvy, keeping the Rangers in check for most of the game. However, Texas’ home-field advantage and the energy surrounding Rocker’s home debut will prove crucial in the later innings. Look for a late-game rally from the Rangers, possibly sparked by a clutch hit from one of their young stars. In a nail-biter, the Rangers will edge out the Blue Jays, with Rocker earning his first MLB victory.</p><p><b>Final Blue Jays-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick: Texas Rangers ML (-110), Over 8 (-115)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/19/2024

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He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Blue Jays-Rangers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Blue Jays Rangers.</p><p>The Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers are playing out the remainder of the schedule. Neither team has any chance of making the playoffs. These clubs are in the midst of giving players experience and having guys compete for starting jobs or — if not that — boosting their value on the open market in potential offseason trades. Among the notable developments this week in this series: Bo Bichette has returned to the Toronto lineup after being out for several weeks with an injury. The Blue Jays would love to see Bichette hit well in the last two weeks so that they can either choose to retain him or — if they want to ship him — can get better value for him in the hot stove marketplace.</p><h2><b>Blue Jays-Rangers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Bowden Francis</b> vs. <b>Cody Bradford</b></p><p><b>Bowden Francis</b> (8-4) has a 3.50 ERA. Bowden Francis has become one of the biggest stories in baseball, and clearly the biggest story for the Blue Jays, in the second half of the season. Yes, this is a bigger story than Vladimir Guerrero. It was already clear in the middle of the season that Vladdy had shaken off a rough start to 2024 and was performing at a high level. The surprising breakthrough for the Jays — more than Vladdy — has been Francis, who has engineered a transformation very few people saw coming. Francis used to be a mop-up reliever and often a gas can who would provide instant offense for opponents. He has figured out something in his mechanics and his overall approach which has transformed his results and has given him the opportunity to become not merely a competent pitcher, but a big piece of Toronto’s future as a franchise.</p><p>Francis has taken a no-hitter into the ninth inning twice in the past four weeks. He hasn’t been good over the past month; he has been great. If Francis pitches anywhere close to this exalted standard in 2025, he gives the Jays another really good starter in a rotation which already has Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt. Toronto having another quality starter means the Jays can spend the offseason focusing on high-end relief arms and high-impact bats. Francis is making the organization’s offseason a lot easier, and he is also offering hope that the Jays can bounce back in 2025 if they get the big hitters their batting order needs.</p><p>Last Start: Wednesday, September 11 versus the New York Mets: 8 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 BB, 1 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: 7 starts, 50 IP, 35 H, 21 R, 9 HR, 11 BB, 46 K</p><p><b>Cody Bradford</b> (5-3) has a 3.97 ERA. Bradford might be one of the most quietly solid starting pitchers in baseball. He certainly doesn’t get the headlines on a team with Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, and Nathan Eovaldi, but he is pitching to an ERA just below four runs, and that includes his awful performance against the Diamondbacks last week. That ERA was much lower! Bradford has been a very steady starter at the back end of the Texas rotation. Much like Francis for Toronto, Bradford can be an important part of the picture for Texas in 2025.</p><p>Last Start: Wednesday, Septmeber 11 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks: 3 2/3 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 3 HR, 0 BB, 4 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 8 starts, 49 IP, 31 H, 15 R, 5 HR, 7 BB, 44 K</p><p><b><i>Here are the Blue Jays-Rangers <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Rangers Odds</b></h2><p>Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+172)</p><p>Moneyline: +102</p><p>Texas Rangers: +1.5 (-210)</p><p>Moneyline: -120</p><p>Over: 8 (-106)</p><p>Under: 8 (-114)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Blue Jays vs Rangers</b></h2><p>Time: 8:05 p.m. ET/5:05 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: SportsNet (Blue Jays) / Bally Sports Southwest (Rangers) / MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win </b></h2><p>Bowden Francis has become a really good pitcher — not average, but well above average — in recent weeks. Ride the wave with the newest top starter in the majors.</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Cody Bradford should bounce back from his atrocious recent start. The Rangers should be able to get several runs off Francis, who is due for some regression.</p><h2><b>Final Blue Jays-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>If you can predict how these overachieving pitchers will pitch in this meaningless game, you should be running a sportsbook, not merely betting at one. The rest of us will stay away from this coin-flip of a game.</p><p><i><b><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">Click here</a> for more betting news and predictions</b></i></p><p><b>Final Blue Jays-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick: Rangers moneyline</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/18/2024

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He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2024 season has been nothing short of a complete disaster for the Toronto Blue Jays. As if things couldn’t get any worse, the Blue Jays even lost one of their most valuable contributors to a major injury, with Daulton Varsho <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-toronto-activates-bo-bichette-roster-moves">nursing a right rotator cuff injury</a> that will end his season prematurely.</p><p>Varsho, who is one of the best defensive outfielders in the MLB, <a href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/daulton-varsho-to-undergo-shoulder-surgery.html" rel="noopener">will be undergoing surgery</a> to repair the injury on his shoulder, as he relayed to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. The 28-year-old outfielder reportedly met with Dr. Keith Meister to <a href="https://x.com/thehazelmae/status/1836159218799231252" rel="noopener">discuss the procedure</a> that Varsho hopes to undergo as soon as possible so he could have as plenty of time to recover in preparation for the 2025 season.</p><p>“There’s a rotator cuff issue at the front of my shoulder that’s been bugging me,” Varsho said.</p><p>It’s not quite clear yet both for Varsho and the Blue Jays just how long it would take for him to recover from this shoulder injury. The <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1836166627794325870" rel="noopener">initial prognosis</a> from manager John Schneider (per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com) isn’t too promising, however. While Schneider conceded that they will have a clearer picture of Varsho’s recovery timeline following the surgery, they are bracing for the possibility that the rehab process “could stretch into next spring”.</p><p>A cursory search on the internet reveals that athletes need about four to six months to fully recover from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. If Varsho were to have surgery later this week, the six-month timeline will take him to March — the middle of Spring Training. And by then, nothing is guaranteed, as, knock on wood, there could very well be setbacks that may arise.</p><p>Whatever the case may be, the Blue Jays will be needing Varsho to be back at his best if they were to put this nightmare 2024 season behind and return to contending ways in 2025.</p><h2>Blue Jays endure rough 2024 season</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/In-line-image-of-Blue-Jays-Bo-Bichette.jpg"></figure><p>Almost anything that could have gone wrong for the Blue Jays in 2024 did go wrong. Their pitching staff performed below par, and with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-vladimir-guerrero-jr-mlb-feat-last-done-1937">exception of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a>, every hitter the Blue Jays relied on to carry the offense faltered and some even played worse than they ever have. In particular, Bo Bichette has been a major disappointment for the Blue Jays, playing at near-replacement level after putting up a total of 13.7 WAR (per Fangraphs) over the past three seasons.</p><p>Daulton Varsho isn’t someone the Blue Jays look toward to provide some major contributions from the plate; he isn’t the best contact-hitter, and his on-base skills leave a lot to be desired. But in 2024, Varsho upped his walk rate and upped his wRC+ to 99 — giving him a ton of value thanks to his elite outfield defense.</p><p>Varsho’s contributions this season have been worth 3.2 WAR, per Fangraphs. That makes him a safely above-average contributor for the Blue Jays, and the good news is that he <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/player/_/id/23277/daulton-varsho" rel="noopener">remains under team control</a> until 2026 — giving Toronto a solid backbone in the middle of the field.</p><p>For the Blue Jays to return to playoff-contending ways next season, Varsho will have to maintain this level of play, while others, such as Bichette, must return to form. Perhaps a full year of Spencer Horwitz would help. Davis Schneider has to right the ship. Meanwhile, the team could use another quality starter or two to strengthen their playoff hopes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays hit with major update on Daulton Varsho’s injury

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He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-1-mlb-trade-deadline-move-toronto-should-have-made">Toronto Blue Jays have</a> had a rough year, and some hard decisions will be made this off-season as the organization charts a path forward. One of those decisions will be what to do with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-bo-bichette-credits-pair-of-shortstop-legends-for-helping-him-improve-his-defense-in-2023">shortstop Bo Bichette</a>, who’s coming back from injury Tuesday night.</p><p>Toronto activated shortstop Bo Bichette, in <a href="https://x.com/BlueJays/status/1836148145774055895" rel="noopener">addition to other roster moves</a>, via the team’s social media.</p><p>“ROSTER MOVES:</p><p>🔹 SS Bo Bichette reinstated from the 10-day IL and will be active for tonight’s game</p><p>🔹 INF Will Wagner (left knee inflammation) placed on 60-day IL</p><p>🔹 OF Daulton Varsho (right shoulder strain) placed on 10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 14</p><p>🔹 OF Steward Berroa recalled from Triple-A and will be active for tonight’s game</p><p>🔹 RHP Nick Robertson claimed off waivers from the Angels and optioned to Triple-A,” the team posted.</p><p>Bichette had been out since mid-July with a calf strain. The 26-year-old is having his worst year statistically, slashing .222/.275/.320 with four homers and 30 RBI in 80 games.</p><p>Bichette, though, is usually one of the game’s best contact hitters, as he has a .290 career batting average. The six-foot, 190-pounder’s contract expires after 2025, so Toronto will need to extend him to avoid the risk of losing him in free agency.</p><p>Will Bichette stay a Blue Jay?</p><h2><b>Bo Bichette helps the Blue Jays stay competitive</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bo-Bichette.jpg"><figcaption>Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Bichette deserves the benefit of the doubt for this season, as he’s been consistently productive since he was called up in 2019. Both he and superstar first baseman Vlad Guerrero Jr. hold the keys to a winning future for Toronto, as they’re the only position players on the roster worth building around. Outfielders George Springer and Daulton Varsho have flashed power with 19 and 18 homers, respectively, but Springer is 34 years ol,d and both players are hitting below .225.</p><p>Bichette is open <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/bichette-says-ultimate-goal-is-to-team-up-with-guerrero-blue-jays-long-term/" rel="noopener">about his desire to stay</a> in Toronto, via Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.</p><p>“When I had time to think about what I want, basically my ultimate goal really is to play with Vladdy (Guerrero Jr.) forever, to win a championship with him and to do that with this organization,” Bichette said. “I’m 100% committed to doing whatever it takes to accomplish those things. That’s where I’m at.”</p><p>Bichette, who came up in the Blue Jays organization alongside Guerrero, is keeping his eyes on the goal they’ve had for years.</p><p>“We’ve talked since we were 18 years old in low-A, we’ve looked at each other every single year and told each other that we want to be together forever and win as many championships as we can,” Bichette said. “From my point of view, what I’m focused on now is how do we get back to who we are here.”</p><p>The only question now is how does Toronto’s front office feel? Will it re-up their contracts, or trade them for prospects and commit to a rebuild?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays activate Bo Bichette in slew of roster moves

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blue-jays-vs-rangers-prediction-odds-pick-9-17-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/17/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Jays-vs-Rangers-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/17/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-17T07:37:54-07:00">September 17th, 7:37am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-17T07:37:54-07:00">September 17th, 7:37am</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The MLB season is in its dog days and we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for Tuesday’s upcoming slate. The <b>Toronto Blue Jays (72-78) </b>will visit the <b>Texas Rangers (71-79) </b>for the beginning of a three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Blue Jays-Rangers prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Blue Jays-Rangers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Chris Bassitt (RHP)</b> vs. <b>Nathan Eovaldi (RHP)</b></p><p><b>Chris Bassitt</b> (10-13) with a 4.20 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 164 K, 163.0 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/10 vs. NYM (W) – 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: (3-6) with a 3.65 ERA, .261 OBA, 63 K, 66.2 IP</p><p><b>Nathan Eovaldi</b> (11-8) with a 3.67 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 150 K, 152.0 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/10 @ ARI (L) – 5.o IP, 4 ER, 6 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: (7-3) with a 3.11 ERA, .193 OBA, 89 K, 89.2 K</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Rangers Odds</b></h2><p>Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5 (-196)</p><p>Moneyline: +110</p><p>Texas Rangers: -1.5 (+162)</p><p>Moneyline: -130</p><p>Over: 7.5 (-120)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-102)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Rangers</b></h2><p>Time: 8:05 p.m. ET/ 5:05 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: Toronto SportsNet, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Toronto Blue Jays are currently fifth in the American League East sitting 15 games back of the lead. At 7.5 games back of the AL Wild Card race as well, their campaign is almost written as they won’t be making the Postseason this year. Still, they’re doing everything they can to remain competitive and come into this series following a three-game sweep over the St. Louis Cardinals. As a team, they hit for .260 during the series and scored 14 runs, but it was their pitching that was more impressive in holding the Cardinals to modest totals from the plate. They’re hoping to carry that same momentum into this series.</p><p>Chris Bassitt will make the start for his 30th appearance of the season. He’s given up just four runs through two starts this month and he’s notched 15 strikeouts in the process. He’s been much more active pitching at home this season and his numbers definitely take a dip when he’s in opposing ballparks. The Rangers bats have seriously cooled off, however, and if Bassitt is able to capitalize on their current downswing, he should be able to extend this winning streak to four games for Toronto as they try to close the season strong.</p><h2><b>Why The Rangers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Texas Rangers are currently third in the American League West and sit 10.5 games back of the leading Houston Astros. It’s been a tough recent stretch for them, winning just one of their last six games and riding a three-game skid heading into this one. Both Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer had unsuccessful returns from the IL as they both dropped games to the Seattle Mariners. Texas was shut-out in their most recent game 0-7 and they’ll be under some pressure to bounce back during this series at home.</p><p>Nathan Eovaldi with make his twenty-seventh start of the season as he tries to improve upon his positive record. Eovaldi was one of the core pitchers keeping this rotation together during a slew of injuries throughout the season, so he’ll be determined to finish his season strong and build upon his 3-1 recent stretch of games. His 1.08 WHIP is his lowest mark since 2018 and he’s done a tremendous job all season of getting himself out of jams and getting the defense off the field. He’s 7-3 when pitching at home and he’s their best option to open this series with a win.</p><h2><b>Final Blue Jays-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Neither team will be playing for Postseason position here, but both clubs are determined to end the season on a positive note and build momentum for the offseason. The Toronto Blue Jays own this season series 3-0 and have outscored the Rangers 20-11. They last two meetings weren’t particularly close, so the Blue Jays have all the confidence heading into this series.</p><p>We have to give the slight pitching advantage to the Rangers here for how impressive Nathan Eovaldi has been at home this season. His WHIP totals have been solid and if he’s able to get in front of these Blue Jays’ batters early, he should give his team the best chance to open with a win.</p><p>However, it’s concerning to see the Rangers lose three straight and fail to score any runs in their most recent contest. It gives us pause to put money on them breaking this streak, so we have to side with the Blue Jays in this situation. They’ve won their last three consecutive games and haven’t lost to Texas yet this season. Let’s roll with those trends to continue.</p><p><b>Final Blue Jays-Rangers Prediction &amp; Pick: Toronto Blue Jays ML (+110); Under 7.5 (-102)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction, odds, pick – 9/17/2024

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He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.2024 YTD Record |NBA: 55-41 |NCAAB: 6-8 |MMA: 74-30 |Overall: 135-79</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the Cardinals in the finale of their series with the Blue Jay on Sunday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cardinals-Blue Jays prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Cardinals-Blue Jays Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Miles Mikolas </b>vs. <b>Yariel Rodriguez</b></p><p><b>Miles Mikolas </b>(8-11) with a 5.55 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Miles Mikolas allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over two innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against Seattle.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Miles Mikolas has been surprisingly better on the road than at home where he is 7-5 with a 4.65 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.</p><p><b><b>Yariel Rodriguez</b> </b>(1-6) with a 4.42 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Yariel Rodriguez did not factor into the decision in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta, allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: Yariel Rodriguez has been much better at home despite his 0-2 record with a 3.64 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cardinals-Blue Jays Odds</b></h2><p>St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 (+168)</p><p>Moneyline: +104</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5 (-205)</p><p>Moneyline: -122</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-115)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-105)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Cardinals vs. Blue Jays</b></h2><p>Time: 10:15 PM ET/7:15 PM PT</p><p>TV: NBC Sports Bay Area, MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Cardinals Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals are poised to secure a victory against Yariel Rodriguez and the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, despite being on the road. Mikolas, a veteran presence on the mound, brings valuable experience to this crucial matchup.</p><p>While Mikolas’ overall numbers this season may not be eye-popping, he’s shown flashes of his former All-Star form in recent outings. His ability to limit walks (24 in 155.2 innings) demonstrates excellent control, which will be crucial against a patient Blue Jays lineup. Mikolas’ pitch mix, featuring a solid fastball and an effective slider, should keep Toronto’s hitters off-balance.</p><p>The Cardinals’ offense, led by the ever-reliable Paul Goldschmidt, has been heating up lately. Goldschmidt’s 21 home runs and consistent production make him a constant threat. Additionally, young talents like Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson have been providing a spark to the lineup, with Burleson contributing 73 RBIs and 21 home runs this season.</p><p>On the other side, Yariel Rodriguez has struggled to find consistency, posting a 1-6 record with a 4.42 ERA. His high walk rate (34 in 73.1 innings) could spell trouble against a disciplined Cardinals lineup. The Blue Jays’ offense, while potent at times, has been inconsistent this season. Their 70-78 record suggests vulnerability, especially against experienced pitchers like Mikolas.</p><p>With the Cardinals fighting to stay in playoff contention and the Blue Jays struggling, expect St. Louis to come out with urgency and purpose. Mikolas’ veteran savvy, combined with the Cardinals’ offensive firepower, should be enough to overcome the Blue Jays in their own ballpark.</p><h2><b>Why The Blue Jays Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Yariel Rodriguez and the Toronto Blue Jays are primed to secure a victory against Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre on Sunday. Rodriguez, despite his 1-6 record, has shown flashes of brilliance this season and is due for a breakout performance.</p><p>Rodriguez’s recent outing against Atlanta demonstrated his potential, as he pitched six innings giving up one run on two hits with six strikeouts. This performance suggests he’s finding his rhythm at the major league level. His ability to generate swings and misses, particularly with his nasty breaking ball, should keep the Cardinals’ hitters off balance.</p><p>On the other side, Miles Mikolas has struggled this season, posting a 5.55 ERA over 155.2 innings. His tendency to give up hits (180 so far) could prove costly against a Blue Jays lineup featuring the red-hot Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who’s batting .321 with 28 home runs and 94 RBIs.</p><p>The Blue Jays’ offense has been heating up lately, scoring at least six runs in 10 of their last 14 games. This offensive surge, combined with Rodriguez’s improving form, gives Toronto a significant edge.</p><p>Moreover, the Blue Jays have home-field advantage, where they’ve been solid this season with a 36-37 record. The energy of the Rogers Centre crowd could provide the extra boost needed to overcome the Cardinals.</p><p>While St. Louis has been competitive, their 35-38 road record suggests vulnerability away from home. With Rodriguez’s potential for dominance and the Blue Jays’ offensive firepower, expect Toronto to capitalize on their home-field advantage and secure a crucial victory in their push for a wild card spot.</p><h2><b>Final Cardinals</b><b>-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>In this intriguing Sunday matchup, the Toronto Blue Jays are poised to edge out the St. Louis Cardinals in a closely contested game at Rogers Centre. Yariel Rodriguez is expected to build on his recent success, pitching six strong innings while allowing just two runs and striking out seven. The Blue Jays’ offense will come alive against Miles Mikolas, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each driving in key runs. While Mikolas will show flashes of his veteran savvy, the Blue Jays’ home-field advantage and offensive firepower will prove too much for the Cardinals to overcome. Look for a late-inning rally by Toronto to seal the deal.</p><p><b>Final Cardinals-Blue Jays Prediction &amp; Pick: Toronto Blue Jays ML (-122), Over 8.5 (-122)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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