Author: Josh Anselmo

Looking at the Hyun-Jin Ryu Situation as the 2023 Season Approaches
- Josh Anselmo
- February 21, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent Tommy John surgery last summer. The veteran lefty made quite the impact on the Canadian franchise, cementing himself as one of the team’s leaders. After a rougher 2022 season, Hyun-Jin couldn’t find that mix Blue Jays fans have become accustomed to. During a very short 2022 season, Ryu […]
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Who is the Blue Jays X-Factor in 2023?
- Josh Anselmo
- February 20, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason was as perfect as you could imagine in terms of filling needs. After bringing in a few left-handed bats, strengthening the bullpen, and adding Chris Bassitt to the rotation, there’s no drastic void left on the roster, shaping up for a pretty entertaining 2023. With the Blue Jays looking to […]
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Why Blue Jays Fans Should be Excited for Upcoming Season
- Josh Anselmo
- February 13, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays have had a wild offseason, and there’s no denying that. Trading some of the team’s fan favorites and bringing in some left-handed bats is expected to provide a spark, all while renovating the home ballpark. It’s okay to be a little nervous with the vibe of this current group. However, I […]
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Padres Reach Long-Term Extension With Veteran Starter Yu Darvish
- Josh Anselmo
- February 9, 2023
This afternoon the San Diego Padres made a splash, signing right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish to a whopping six-year deal worth $108,000,000. The 36-year-old was set to be a free agent this upcoming offseason, but Padres management had no interest in that. The Padres continue their wild offseason, this time locking up one of the best […]
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Blue Jays Reach Three-Year Extension With Star Shortstop Bo Bichette Prior to Arbitration
- Josh Anselmo
- February 9, 2023
Last night news broke that the Toronto Blue Jays and star shortstop Bo Bichette have reached a three-year extension, avoiding arbitration. The 24-year-old shortstops arbitration case was originally set for tomorrow, but the Blue Jays chose to avoid it altogether. This was the best-case scenario after the news of an arbitration hearing broke in January. […]
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What Blue Jays Pitcher Zach Thompson Could Bring to the Major League Roster
- Josh Anselmo
- February 7, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates made an interesting trade this off-season. The Blue Jays acquired Pirates starter Zach Thompson in return for outfielder Chavez Young. Now, this swap wasn’t exactly a blockbuster, especially when looking at Thompson’s career numbers. However, Jays fans should be a bit more optimistic about the acquisition of […]
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Can Blue Jays Yusei Kikuchi Find his Rhythm in 2023?
- Josh Anselmo
- February 6, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays continue to chip away at their offseason. As we slowly get closer to Major League action, Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins and Team President Mark Shapiro continue to make additions to the roster. The Chad Green signing last week was certainly a step in the right direction. With most of […]
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Padres Prospect Eguy Rosario Suffers Huge Setback, What Happens Next?
- Josh Anselmo
- February 5, 2023
On Friday afternoon, the news was announced that San Diego Padres infield prospect Eguy Rosario suffered a broken ankle in winter league training. The Padres prospect was expected to contribute to some degree at the Major League level, competing for a backup role on the roster. The versatile infielder played seven games with the Padres […]
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The Dawn of The World Series Contending Padres
- Josh Anselmo
- February 4, 2023
The San Diego Padres 2022 season was nothing short of spectacular. So many memorable nights, the ups and downs of it all have left the Friar faithful hungry for more. Once, the Padres lost to the Phillies, coming so close to a World Series berth. It was all about how Padres General Manager A.J. Preller […]
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