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Keegan Matheson

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Toronto Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com Author of "The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays" (2025)

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · May 1

Holding this book for the first time was a feeling I’ll remember forever.

16 months ago, I signed the book deal. One month from now, you finally get to read the damn thing.

June 3rd
The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays
PRE-ORDERS:

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Copies of “The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays” sitting stacked on a counter.

The cover is blue with red and white text. In the background of the text, the CN Tower stands above Rogers Centre

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 29m

John Schneider says that there was a tight decision between Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Davis Schneider with Santander out.

Feels like Davis Schneider could be the late-game option if the #BlueJays see a lefty or need to chase some power.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 32m

John Schneider said that Anthony Santander woke up feeling sore, stiff and “all sorts of October”

Still TBD on where he will be available off the bench tonight, but I wouldn’t expect it… #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 45m

Early story on Kevin Gausman starting Game 5 and the potential of Trey Yesavage in the bullpen with more to come today from Seattle. #BlueJays

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Blue Jays set to turn to Gausman once more in ALCS Game 5

SEATTLE -- A nation turns its hopeful eyes to Kevin Gausman once more. The staff ace with two Game 1 starts under his belt already in this postseason will get the ball in Game 5 for the Blue Jays, whe...

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1h

Kevin Gausman will start Game 5 for the #BlueJays

Trey Yesavage could be available out of the bullpen.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 4h

I'll be standing at the cash, arms crossed and shaking my head.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 4h

The #BlueJays have agreed to score one (1) run for every sale of 'The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays' today.

(You may only hold me to this if Game 4 goes well).

Links here with lots of Indigo stores re-stocked:

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Indigo: indigo.ca/en-ca/the-fr...

The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays

The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays: Matheson, Keegan: 9781637275337: Books - Amazon.ca

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 6h

The beast has awoken.

Any win in October is the biggest win of the season, but wins with Vladdy playing like that? It's a whole different feeling for the #BlueJays:

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Vladdy says '¡Vamos!' Toronto's star goes 4-for-4, ends 1 base shy of cycle

SEATTLE -- The beast has awoken. It took two duds and a trip to the West Coast, but the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who booted the Yankees from the postseason and blew them a kiss is back. He’s the Mariners...

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 17h

“You never know who it’s going to be, right?”

Story from Seattle on the surprise that changed the entire feel of this series for the #BlueJays:

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Toronto's bottom of the order takes top billing in Game 3 rout

SEATTLE -- The Blue Jays came into Game 3 of the ALCS starving for a big swing. It didn’t matter where it came from. Forget the usual suspects, though. Their time came later. It was Andrés Giménez who...

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 19h

#BlueJays win, 13-4.

Shane Bieber’s rebound was impressive, which held the door open for the lineup to explode.

They’re down 2-1 now in the ALCS, and it feels a hell of a lot different than it did.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 20h

The #BlueJays are blowing the doors off the Mariners.

It’s 12-2 in the sixth after Alejandro Kirk’s opposite-field shot.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 21h

The #BlueJays have awoken.

Now, it’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s turn. His 4th home run of the postseason puts them up, 7-2.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 21h

George Springer, 431 feet to dead centre.

The #BlueJays are suddenly up, 6-2. This is one hell of a response.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 21h

George Kirby has completely lost it here in the 3rd.

The #BlueJays have piled on with five runs, now up 5-2.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 22h

The #BlueJays finally get their big swing from exactly where we all expected: Andrés Giménez

They’ve tied it, 2-2.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 22h

Julio Rodríguez just took Shane Bieber deep and this place is already shaking.

#BlueJays down 2-0 early.

They needed to avoid the big blow and score first. They’ve done neither.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 22h

Jay Buhner was just out on the field, trident in one hand and microphone in the other, firing up the crowd at T-Mobile Park. Really cool scene.

It’s rocking in here for first pitch.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 23h

Nothing like a regular season #BlueJays trip to Seattle in here for Game 3.

Still see some Jays fans, but it’s not close. T-Mobile is an incredible environment when the Mariners are hot.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

John Schneider was pretty direct about moving Anthony Santander up in the lineup today, saying it’s about chasing a big hit amid all the soft contact.

“Let’s try to get something going, right?”

“Let’s try to have a few less jabs and a few more uppercuts.” #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

I like the decision to bat Santander 4th and bump Barger down.

Santander’s at-bats have felt close. I still think he has a big moment soon. And damn, the #BlueJays need it.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

Game 3. #BlueJays

We’ll be hearing from John Schneider, Chris Bassitt and Game 4 starter Max Scherzer pre-game.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

#BlueJays Gold Glove Award finalists:

C: Alejandro Kirk
1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1B: Ty France
2B: Andrés Giménez
3B: Ernie Clement
UTIL: Ernie Clement

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

The #BlueJays believe in Max Scherzer.

In Game 4, it will be up to him to either tie the series or save the season. Story:

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Wily veteran Scherzer gets the nod for Blue Jays in Game 4

SEATTLE -- By the time Game 4 of the AL Championship Series rolls around Thursday at T-Mobile Park, the Blue Jays will either be trying to tie the series or fighting to save their season. Either way, in Max Scherzer they trust. Toronto turned Game 4 of the ALDS against

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 2d

Hello from Seattle.

Games 3-4-5 of the ALCS here tomorrow. I’ve covered a postseason game here before and it’s a wild environment. #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 2d

10 years after José Bautista defined an era of baseball in Toronto, the #BlueJays are still chasing that feeling.

My story on the anniversary of The Bat Flip:

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10 years after The Bat Flip, Blue Jays in search of another propulsive moment

SEATTLE -- Ten years ago Tuesday, José Bautista turned on a fastball and defined an era of Blue Jays baseball.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 2d

Down 2-0 in the ALCS, the #BlueJays need to save their dream season.

Story:

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Can 'comeback kids' return? With backs against wall, Blue Jays will find out

TORONTO -- The hill is steep and tilted west. Facing their first true adversity this postseason, the Blue Jays are flying to Seattle down 2-0 in the American League Championship Series after losing 10...

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