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How Blue Jays third base coach Carlos Febles helped mould Mookie Betts

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 9h

We saw why Mookie Betts is an elite shortstop during Game 2 of the World Series.

Turns out Blue Jays' infield instructor Carlos Febles played a massive role in shaping the defensive side of Betts' game. Here's a closer look in a piece I wrote last year:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Betts was a fresh-faced 20-year-old when he played for Febles, who managed the Boston Red Sox single-A affiliate Greenville Drive. Even to this day, the educational exchanges between the two don't sto...

🎧BJHH: 200 - To Live and Die in L.A.

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 13h

Beautiful stadium

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Nick Ashbourne @nickashbourne.bsky.social · 19h

Somehow Blue Jays Happy Hour is on episode 200! (And the Jays are in the World Series I guess)

Stoeten @stoeten.bsky.social · 20h

The World Series—WHICH THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE CURRENTLY PLAYING IN!!!—is heading to California as a best-of-five.

This week @nickashbourne.bsky.social and I talk Yamamoto, Bichette, Barger, the Jonas Brothers, how we got here, what lies ahead, and so much more!

Have a listen! 👇

The World Series—WHICH THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE CURRENTLY PLAYING IN!!!—is heading to California as a best-of-five.

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 19h

“When you win a World Series, there's enough of the pie to go around for everybody. And 32 years later, I'm still enjoying a piece of that pie here in Toronto.”

On legacy, Joe Carter’s appearance at Game 2, and how it connects to the 2025 Blue Jays:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

How Joe Carter's epic cameo hints at what's attainable for 2025 Blue Jays

While Joe Carter is a celebrated former player, he's just as much a symbol of what is attainable for the 2025 Blue Jays. As he himself noted, bringing another World Series Trophy to Canada could be a ...

'It was sick': Inside Bo Bichette's return to Blue Jays' lineup

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 1d

Joe Carter on how the lives of current Blue Jays’ players might change:

“Well, they won't be able to go too many places, that's for sure.”

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 2d

"This is a tough ask: 'Hey, go play a position you haven't played all year. It's Game 1 of the World Series. Go do it.'

"He did it."

On the return of Blue Jays' star Bo Bichette:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Bo Bichette returned to the Blue Jays lineup for the opener of the World Series against the Dodgers in his first game action since Sept. 6. And yet, it didn't take long for Bichette to make an impact ...

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/pm...

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 3d

PM Carney shares predictions for Blue Jays’ win in the World Series

Hoffman stabilizes Blue Jays’ bullpen with dominant Game 6 performance

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 3d

Different kind of assignment today 🇨🇦 ⚾️

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 6d

After Sunday's dominant performance, Blue Jays' closer Jeff Hoffman said he'll be ready for Game 7 and expects the same of his teammates:

"If you're not, I don't know if you have a pulse. I'm pretty sure everybody will be fighting to get on the field."

www.sportsnet.ca/article/hoff...

Hoffman stabilizes Blue Jays’ bullpen with dominant Game 6 performance

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 7d

Jeff Hoffman entered Game 6 in the 8th to face the heart of the Mariners’ lineup — Cal Raleigh, Jorge Polanco & Josh Naylor.

It was the exact same pocket of hitters who were due up in the fateful 8th of Game 5, when the Blue Jays' closer wasn't used.

www.sportsnet.ca/article/hoff...

Blue Jays upset with Mariners fans' reaction to Springer injury

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 9d

“It’s bullshit.”

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

As George Springer lay on the ground in pain after being hit by a pitch, a large segment of fans at T-Mobile Park cheered loudly. Those reactions from the crowd did not go over well with the Blue Jays...

Inside Max Scherzer's epic Blue Jays post-season debut

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 9d

"I never saw him in the dugout. We stay far away from him. He's terrifying during the game."

"I was not even close to the mound. I saw Max’s reaction and I was like, 'I better stay here.'"

"He was pretty much foaming at the mouth."

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

The theatrics, the snarls, the crazy looks and the now-infamous mound visit all contributed to a Game 4 performance that will be talked about for years.

Inside Max Scherzer's epic Blue Jays post-season debut

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 9d

"That's the tale of Max Scherzer. And I'm just honestly grateful that I was able to experience it first-hand."

After Mad Max's instant-classic performance, seemingly everybody in the Blue Jays' clubhouse was eager to discuss what they'd just witnessed:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

The theatrics, the snarls, the crazy looks and the now-infamous mound visit all contributed to a Game 4 performance that will be talked about for years.

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 10d

Asked Kevin Gausman about meeting Ichiro on the field yesterday. Here is his answer

Max's mad side: Inside the burning intensity of Blue Jays' Scherzer

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 10d

Scherzer can tie the series tonight

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 12d

Max Scherzer will start for the Blue Jays in Thursday's Game 4.

That will mark the veteran right-hander's first post-season appearance for Toronto.

From a few weeks ago, here's an in-depth look at the intense preparation he puts into his mound days:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Throughout his decorated career, Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has become known for one thing: intensity. Sportsnet's David Singh dives deeper into what makes the starter tick.

How Andres Gimenez shifted ALCS momentum with one swing

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 10d

From last night — How the unlikely Andres Gimenez shifted momentum in the ALCS with his cathartic home run:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

The Blue Jays' offence looked anemic over the first two games of the series. On Wednesday Gimenez's blast carried a cathartic-type feel that changed things in a convincing 13-4 win.

Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez provides momentum shift with Game 3 homer

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 11d

It felt like the walls were slowly closing in on the Blue Jays and then Andres Gimenez authored a series-changing swing:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

The Blue Jays' offence looked anemic over the first two games of the series. On Wednesday Gimenez's blast carried a cathartic-type feel that changed things in a convincing 13-4 win.

Blue Jays bracing for battle against Mariners' George Kirby in Game 3

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 11d

George Kirby will take the ball for the Mariners in Wednesday's Game 3 of the ALCS.

Here's a closer look at what the Blue Jays are up against:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

The scuffling Blue Jays offence will face another challenge in Mariners starter George Kirby in Game 3. Here's how Toronto is planning and refining its approach at the plate.

Max's mad side: Inside the burning intensity of Blue Jays' Scherzer

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 12d

Max Scherzer will start for the Blue Jays in Thursday's Game 4.

That will mark the veteran right-hander's first post-season appearance for Toronto.

From a few weeks ago, here's an in-depth look at the intense preparation he puts into his mound days:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Throughout his decorated career, Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has become known for one thing: intensity. Sportsnet's David Singh dives deeper into what makes the starter tick.

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 12d

Good afternoon from the ALCS workout day at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Coverage @Sportsnet as Blue Jays prepare to take on Mariners in tomorrow’s Game 3.

Merely 'alright,' Blue Jays' Yesavage unable to replicate success

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 13d

"I mean, that was a strike. That was completely in the zone, but you can't do anything. You just have to keep going."

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Trey Yesavage seemed invincible after his ALDS start against the Yankees. But reality arrived for the Blue Jays rookie in a tough ALCS Game 2 loss to the Mariners on Monday.

Blue Jays look to restart offence against another Mariners fireballer

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 13d

"Their whole organization preaches the fastball and up and down the rotation everyone can really kind of throw hard and spin the fastball a little bit."

On the Blue Jays' struggles in Game 1 and the challenge they face today:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

As for what the Blue Jays can do differently on Monday, several hitters expressed confidence that if they continue with their usual solid approaches at the plate, it will lead to better success.

Why Mariners' Josh Naylor is a 'really, really smart baseball player'

David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 15d

"Everybody who's ever played with him loves him."

Mississauga's Josh Naylor figures to be one of the more compelling figures in the ALCS.

On the Mariners' slugger who has a few close friends in the Blue Jays' dugout:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Mariners slugger Josh Naylor figures to be one of the more compelling figures in the ALCS vs. the Blue Jays. Not only is the Canadian coming home, Naylor also is set to battle several former Cleveland...

Guerrero Jr. authors new signature moment with epic swing in Blue Jays' win

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David Singh @bydavidsingh.bsky.social · 21d

On Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s new signature moment:

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

If you’re looking for a signature post-season moment for the superstar, well, it doesn't get much better than this.