Bluebird Banter

Jun 4, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Dallas (37) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images | Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

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I figured the Chris Sale start would be the tough one to win, but wrong again.

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Jun 4, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) on the field before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images | Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

The final game in Atlanta. They’ve lost the series and four in a row, and avoiding the sweep will be difficult with Chris Sale on the moun...

TORONTO, ON- SEPTEMBER 10 - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (5) goes over his ninth inning at bat with Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (79) after the game as the Toronto Blue Jays play the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre in Toronto. September 10, 2025. (Photo by Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images

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CANADA - JULY 14: George Bell 1989 and on (Photo by Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images

37 Years Ago Today

This is one of my all-time favorite games, played in 1989. But then any game where we beat the Red Sox is a favorite game.

The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 13...

May 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

It is a the second coming of Simeon Woods Richardson. You will likely remember that the Jays picked hi...