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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Bluejays chose their 2026 team award winners and for the first time that I can remember, one player got votes in all four categories. You can hear from the winners this month on Deep Left Field and you can read about it here:

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Mike Wilner: We asked the Blue Jays to vote for their own season awards — and one player made history

Dylan Cease cleaned up in the end-of-season awards but another pitcher accomplished something that hadn’t been done before.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 18h

I think they did, too, but the proof will be in whether or not he can break his great year/mediocre year streak.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I don't think it does. The roof is way, way too high for anything to ever hit it.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

One of those two losers who went up 2-0 on the road? The 2015 Texas Rangers. 😁 #Bluejays

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Mike Wilner: We asked the Blue Jays to vote for their own season awards — and one player made history

Dylan Cease cleaned up in the end-of-season awards but another pitcher accomplished something that hadn’t been done before.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Every year for the last quarter-century or so, I have polled #Bluejays players, coaches and support staff to get their votes for team MVP, pitcher of the year, rookie of the year and unsung hero. This year, one player got votes in all four categories.

thestar.com

Mike Wilner: We asked the Blue Jays to vote for their own season awards — and one player made history

Dylan Cease cleaned up in the end-of-season awards but another pitcher accomplished something that hadn’t been done before.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

thestar.com

Mike Wilner: We asked the Blue Jays to vote for their own season awards — and one player made history

Dylan Cease cleaned up in the end-of-season awards but another pitcher accomplished something that hadn’t been done before.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I think that's a lot to ask for from both Barger and Santander, given the time they've missed. And also given that Barger's never done that before.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Bluejays prez Mark Shapiro had some good things to say at the end-of-season post-mortem. Ross Atkins? Sigh. I wade through it all so you don’t have to in the new episode of Deep Left Field, plus get your #Jays thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you! Hopefully you’ll think the same of the next few!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For my nightowls and overseasers, here's today's new episode of Deep Left Field! I wade through the Atkins speak and deconstruct what #Bluejays GM told the media on Weds., and get some clips in from Mark Shapiro too. The things I do for you!!! Also, your #Jays thoughts in the mailbag:

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

While Don Mattingly, Tim Mayza and the Philbos likely get knocked out of the post-season, down by four runs with three innings to go, you can listen to today's new episode of Deep Left Field! I go through the Shapiro/Atkins #Bluejays season-ending news conference so you don't have to!

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On today’s new episode of Deep Left Field, I deconstruct yesterday’s Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins chats with the media so you don’t have to! Also, your #Bluejays thoughts in the mailbag!

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On today’s new episode of Deep Left Field, I deconstruct yesterday’s Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins chats with the media so you don’t have to! Also, your #Bluejays thoughts in the mailbag!

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

IT’S A BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF DEEP LEFT FIELD! Continuing an annual off-season tradition - I sift through Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins end of #Bluejays season media conferences so you don’t have to! We go through a LOT and I try to interpret some Ross-speak for you. Also, the mailbag! Listen here:

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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What went wrong — Shapiro and Atkins on the Jays' disastrous 2026 season

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 1 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

HAPPY DEEP LEFT FIELD DAY!!! A new episode comes your way this afternoon in which we continue the annual tradition of doing a deep dive into Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins’ end-of-season #Bluejays post-mortem/mea culpas. I break it down so you don’t have to! Also the mailbag!!! Coming your way soon!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just put Thursday's new episode of Deep Left Field to bed! I know. I wanted to wait until the last game of the night was done. You'll hear highlights of Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins meeting with #Bluejays media, and my reaction to what they had to say. Plus the mailbag! Coming Thurs. afternoon!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

He might be kinda pricey, but he would work. That would be it for Ernie Clement as an everyday player, though.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It doesn't look like the sinkhole is going to win in BOS-NYY. Got thoughts about how the playoffs have started or about #Bluejays stuff? deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Looking for your input at deepleftfield@thestar.ca! Have your voice heard in the mailbag as I take you through today's Mark/Ross fest as #Bluejays post-mortem their season!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Looking for your input at deepleftfield@thestar.ca! Have your voice heard in the mailbag as I take you through today's Mark/Ross fest as #Bluejays post-mortem their season!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I wanted to post the Atkins-speak of #Bluejays GM's answer about their off-season plan for Vladdy, but I can't do that to you. He mentioned meeting points and stakeholders and downloading and consolidating. So that's happening. So is a mailbag - please contribute at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I don't understand when you say he looked gassed at the end even in a year without the WBC and ASG.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ross Atkins, when asked if Ernie Clement is #Bluejays everyday 2B in 2027: "He's got to earn every bit of that. It's not just write down 'OK, we're covered'...Ernie can be an everyday, impactful player. He can also be a player who plays (100) games and plays at a really high level."

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

But they knew Santander was out even before spring training and had half a season to replace Barger.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mark Shapiro praised #Bluejays fans and reminded us not to take sellout crowds for granted and Ross Atkins said #Jays problem was not as simple as them finishing dead last in #MLB in scoring. I'll break it down in Deep Left Field and your thoughts are needed at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nothing earth-shattering from Ross Atkins - surprised that he went before Shapiro. He acknowledged his responsibility and accountability for #Bluejays last place finish, which he is good at doing. Said he was disappointed but also grateful for the fans’ support. Thought they had enough power.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Back at the dome, awaiting the arrival of first Mark Shapiro and then Ross Atkins to tell us how accountable they are about #Bluejays second last-place finish in three seasons. We’ll break it all down for you here, @thestar.com and on Deep Left Field!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I don’t think they’ll ever stagger the end of the season, but in your original comment it seemed as though you were lamenting the loss of something that never existed.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When the season has ended on Sunday, the playoffs have never started on the Monday after, even before 15-team leagues and season-long interleague play. I think back in the two-division days, one LCS started on Wednesday when the season ended on Sunday.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Little George was having a good time! And there will definitely be round tables throughout this off-season. Thanks for listening!

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're back to work tomorrow with Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins doing their second "we're sorry, we're accountable and we'll be better" media conference in the last three years. Until then, why not enjoy the good times? #Bluejays season ended on a super-high note - listen to Scherzer & Springer here:

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The Blue Jays' emotional final game with Max Scherzer and George Springer

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · September 28 · 59m

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Gausman winning the whole thing would be outstanding, for sure.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

With the #MLB post-season having started without #Bluejays for the second time in five seasons (and also the second time in three seasons), I'll be watching from afar and rooting for Canadians and stories more than teams. But it would sure be nice to see #Brewers win the whole damn thing.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The baseball season is long, even when it ends after 162 games and not 180, like #Bluejays played last year. I usually catch a cold right as the season ends. This year’s hit me on the weekend - you can hear it on the newest episode of Deep Left Field. Last night, I appear to have slept it off:

CPAP machine screen showing that it was in use for 11 hours and 23 minutes last night with 2.1 events of apnea per hour, which is pretty high for me, though quite good for having a full nose.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thanks for riding along with me! And please stick with Deep Left Field through the off-season!

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