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March 08, 2026

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Max Scherzer is defying age and expectations, throwing four no-hit innings in the Blue Jays' 1-0 victory over the Phillies, marking the team's second straight win this Spring Training. With just 40 pitches and a staggering 29 strikes, Scherzer showcased why he’s still a force to be reckoned with at 41. This performance isn't just a tease, it illustrates the potential depth of a Toronto rotation that could be bolstered by Scherzer’s experience. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage's meteoric rise continues to stir intrigue, as he was sought after by the Twins last summer, highlighting the Jays' commitment to nurturing young talent. With the spring games in full swing and more competitive showdowns ahead, fans have plenty of reasons to believe that a promising season lies ahead.

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Quick Spring Recap: Jays Beat Phillies

Quick Spring Recap: Jays Beat Phillies

Jays 1 Phillies 0 The best part of this one was that Max Scherzer started and threw 4 no-hit innings, allowing just 1 walk with 1 strikeouts. He was helped out by some defensive play, but he got through the four innings on just 40 pitches (29 strikeouts). Max was terrific. I didn’t think he’d […]

GameThread For Saturday WBC Games

GameThread For Saturday WBC Games

There are a mess of WBC games today. I’m out in the morning, but I’m hoping to be back to watch at least some of the Columbia/Canada game

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer pitches four hitless innings in Blue Jays 1-0 victory over Phillies

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer pitches four hitless innings in Blue Jays 1-0 victory over Phillies

The Toronto Blue Jays have won two consecutive games for the first time this Spring Training. On Saturday afternoon, they traveled to Clearwater, Florida to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a low-scoring game, with the Jays coming away with a 1-0 victory to move to 4-8-2 this Spring Training. Let’s take a look…

What can the Toronto Blue Jays expect from Trey Yesavage in 2026?

What can the Toronto Blue Jays expect from Trey Yesavage in 2026?

Arguably, no player in professional baseball had a more eventful 2025 season than the Toronto Blue Jays’ pitcher Trey Yesavage. Yesavage started his pro career with the Dunedin Blue Jays in Single-A. By the end of the season, he was pitching in the World Series. To say Yesavage was one of the key reasons for…

AL Central Notes: Twins, Rojas, Buxton, Gaddis, Tigers

AL Central Notes: Twins, Rojas, Buxton, Gaddis, Tigers

The Blue Jays started asking the Twins about Louis Varland three months before the reliever was actually dealt at last summer’s trade deadline, and Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that the Twins aimed high in negotiations by asking for one of Trey Yesavage or Kendry Rojas in return. Yesavage (the Jays’ top […]

A 41-year-old firing 4 no-hit frames? Must be Mad Max

A 41-year-old firing 4 no-hit frames? Must be Mad Max

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Typically, Spring Training buzz is reserved for the top prospects, the new guys, the players half Max Scherzer’s age. There’s never been anything typical about Scherzer, though, and the Blue Jays don’t need typical. This team doesn’t need average innings in a rotation spilling over with big