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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Come for Leo's observation; stay for my admission that I predicted Andrés Giménez would post a wRC+ above 114 in 2026. Oops.🙂

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Okay, in my defence, I wrote this article before last night's Jesús Sánchez misadventures in left field. However, overall, Toronto's defence has been much better after the All-Star Game. I look at both the positive and negative contributors. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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The Toronto Blue Jays’ Defence Returns!

Before the 2026 All-Star Game, Toronto’s defence was not as good as in previous seasons. Afterward, the defence has bounced back. What happened?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Without the use of charts, I navigated around the topic of a Gausman-Hoffman trade to Philadelphia!

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Yep, I wrote about Trey Yesavage. Come for Trey, stay for Lou Reed and Ricky Vaughn!😉

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I barged into the discussion of whether Piñango will soon be Buffalo-bound!👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Hey, I wrote this article. Due to a temporary loss of power, like Sánchez, the article contains only two tables!😉

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Oh, yeah, I wrote this article. Come for the tables, stay for fWAR calculations!

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Hey, I wrote this article!👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Jays Centre is running a position analysis series of the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. I examined Toronto's left field crew. Come for the left fielder joke, stay for tables. 👇 jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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Toronto Blue Jays 2026 Position Analysis: Left Field

In 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays' left fielders were solid contributors to the team's success. Will that level of performance continue in the upcoming season?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Brendon Little was terrific before August but struggled after July. I wrote about why his performance slipped and what he plans to do to correct course.👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Santa delivered some tables, so I put them to use in an article regarding a Varsho contract extension.✍️👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I did a little math and wrote an article concerning Toronto's/Rogers postseason financial rewards. 👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

In a previous article, I wrote about Don Mattingly's Hall of Fame candidacy. Today, I spilled digital ink on Carlos Delgado's candidacy.

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I wrote about Don Mattingly's Hall of Fame candidacy. 👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I wrote about the higher end of the free-agent closer market and landed on a name.👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Yes, I wrote a preview regarding the Blue Jays, Mariners and the ALCS!👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

In this article, I examined how Toronto's pitching and defence compare to those of recent World Series teams. Come for the tables, stay for the charts!🤓⚾️

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Yes, Toronto is struggling currently, but they will be in the postseason. So, instead of comparing Toronto's offence to likely postseason opponents, I compared it to recent World Series teams. I even included charts!📈 jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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How Does the Blue Jays’ Offence Stack Up to That of Recent World Series Teams?

In which areas does Toronto’s offence measure up favourably compared to recent World Series teams? Which aspects of Toronto’s offence compare unfavourably?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I did that writing thing again! 🤓 👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Addison Barger has been slumping recently. Last night notwithstanding, can the Blue Jays count on better days ahead? I argue why the Barger Blues may end soon. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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How Long Will the Blue Jays' Barger Blues Last?

Addison Barger has been slumping recently. Can the Blue Jays count on better days ahead?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A frequent conversation among armchair field managers is whether John Schneider uses some relievers more than he should, to the point that those bullpen arms underperform due to fatigue. I examined how well or poorly Schneider has managed the bullpen. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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Do the Blue Jays Use Little Too Much or Little Too Little?

How does Toronto’s bullpen usage compare to one of the American League’s better bullpens?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I wrote about Ty France's expected contributions to the Blue Jays' cause.🤓 👇👇👇

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

I wrote about the Blue Jays' acquisition of Seranthony Domínguez and Louis Varland at the trade deadline. Did Toronto bolster its bullpen enough? What do the tables show?🤓

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

The Toronto Blue Jays are rumoured to be looking for relievers in the trade market. Who are the bullpen arms worth considering? I wrote about options in addition to these two fellows. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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Trade Deadline Reliever Options To Bolster The Blue Jays’ Bullpen

The Toronto Blue Jays are rumoured to be looking for relievers in the trade market. Who are the bullpen arms worth considering?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Blue Jays' Top Three Starters need a boost. I made the case why, and offered some options for Toronto to consider. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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The Blue Jays' Top Three Starters Need A Boost At The Trade Deadline, Here Are Options

The Toronto Blue Jays are rumoured to be active in the starting-pitcher trade market. Who are some starters worth consideration?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

On June 27, the Blue Jays reached the mid-point of the 2025 season. How have the team’s hitters performed thus far? How are they scoring runs? Which player may see better days? jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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Toronto Blue Jays: A Midseason Hitting Review

On June 27, the Toronto Blue Jays reached the mid-point of the 2025 season. How have the team’s hitters performed?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I wrote about Andrés Gimémez and his second-highest hit-by-pitch rank since 2022. Also, I managed to throw in references to 1980s rock and a long-running TV series!

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I wrote about whether Toronto's baserunning has improved this season. I also dug a little deeper into two notable underperformers. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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The Ups and Downs of Toronto Blue Jays Baserunning

Team management expressed a desire for better baserunning from Blue Jays players in 2025. Has Toronto's baserunning improved?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I wrote about the Blue Jays' 20th-ranked Barrel percentage and examined two reasons for Toronto's struggles barreling the ball. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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Blue Jay Batter Barrel Blues

As of April 27, Toronto's batters generated MLB's second-lowest Barrel%. Should the Blue Jays be concerned?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

In Saturday's Jays-Mets game, Toronto held a 2-0 lead heading into the eighth inning, surrendered two runs, and lost 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth. In my latest article, I examined John Schneider's bullpen decisions and why better options were available. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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The Questionable April 5 Bullpen Decisions

On Saturday, the Blue Jays led 2-0 after six innings but lost 3-2. Were John Schneider’s bullpen decisions reasonable?

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Bob Ritchie @bobritchie2.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I had some unused tables around, so I wrote about the projected depth and quality of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation. jayscentre.com/news-rumors/...

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Projections Show Why the Blue Jays Rotation Holds Promise

In 2024, Toronto’s rotation was in the middle of the pack. ZiPS offers hope for better starting pitching in 2025.

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