Dr. Matthew S. Johnston
@mattjohnstonca.bsky.social
Sociologist (PhD), researcher, coach, father of 3, happily married, progressive, and I play guitar and sing. I speak about Canadian politics. I follow Jesus. Go Jays!
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS STAT OF THE DAY:
Most wins in a season by a Blue Jays relief pitcher:
14 - Mark Eichhorn, 1986
12 - Jeff Musselman, 1987
11 - Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.), 2001
11 - Dennis Lamp, 1985
10 - Adam Cimber, 2022
10 - Mike Timlin, 1991
10 - Mark Eichhorn, 1987
Most wins in a season by a Blue Jays relief pitcher:
14 - Mark Eichhorn, 1986
12 - Jeff Musselman, 1987
11 - Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.), 2001
11 - Dennis Lamp, 1985
10 - Adam Cimber, 2022
10 - Mike Timlin, 1991
10 - Mark Eichhorn, 1987
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
TORONTO BLUE JAYS STAT OF THE DAY:
Most wins in a season by a Blue Jays relief pitcher:
14 - Mark Eichhorn, 1986
12 - Jeff Musselman, 1987
11 - Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.), 2001
11 - Dennis Lamp, 1985
10 - Adam Cimber, 2022
10 - Mike Timlin, 1991
10 - Mark Eichhorn, 1987
Most wins in a season by a Blue Jays relief pitcher:
14 - Mark Eichhorn, 1986
12 - Jeff Musselman, 1987
11 - Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.), 2001
11 - Dennis Lamp, 1985
10 - Adam Cimber, 2022
10 - Mike Timlin, 1991
10 - Mark Eichhorn, 1987
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It still hurts to type this.
Eight years ago today, Roy Halladay passed away at the age of 40.
Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Eight years ago today, Roy Halladay passed away at the age of 40.
Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It still hurts to type this.
Eight years ago today, Roy Halladay passed away at the age of 40.
Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Eight years ago today, Roy Halladay passed away at the age of 40.
Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
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Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado is one of the 8 ex-players on the National Baseball HOF’s Contemporary Era ballot.
The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee will meet on Dec. 7 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., to vote on the ballot.
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The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee will meet on Dec. 7 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., to vote on the ballot.
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Delgado one of eight players on National Baseball Hall of Fame's Contemporary Baseball Era ballot - Cooperstowners in Canada
Toronto Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado is one of the eight players on the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era ballot that was released on Monday. The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado is one of the 8 ex-players on the National Baseball HOF’s Contemporary Era ballot.
The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee will meet on Dec. 7 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., to vote on the ballot.
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The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee will meet on Dec. 7 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., to vote on the ballot.
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FUN (AND ADMITTEDLY USELESS) FACT
Game 7 will be the first game that the Toronto Blue Jays have ever played in November.
Game 7 will be the first game that the Toronto Blue Jays have ever played in November.
November 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
FUN (AND ADMITTEDLY USELESS) FACT
Game 7 will be the first game that the Toronto Blue Jays have ever played in November.
Game 7 will be the first game that the Toronto Blue Jays have ever played in November.
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Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day:
Jeff Hoffman in the 2025 postseason:
-9 games
-0.82 ERA
-11 innings pitched
-5 hits
-16 strikeouts
-13.1 K/9
-0.820 WHIP
-2 saves
Jeff Hoffman in the 2025 postseason:
-9 games
-0.82 ERA
-11 innings pitched
-5 hits
-16 strikeouts
-13.1 K/9
-0.820 WHIP
-2 saves
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day:
Jeff Hoffman in the 2025 postseason:
-9 games
-0.82 ERA
-11 innings pitched
-5 hits
-16 strikeouts
-13.1 K/9
-0.820 WHIP
-2 saves
Jeff Hoffman in the 2025 postseason:
-9 games
-0.82 ERA
-11 innings pitched
-5 hits
-16 strikeouts
-13.1 K/9
-0.820 WHIP
-2 saves
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Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Ernie Clement this postseason:
-11 games
-.429/.444/.619
-1.063 OPS
-18 hits (!)
-10 runs
-2 doubles
-1 triple
-1 HR
-7 RBIs
Ernie Clement this postseason:
-11 games
-.429/.444/.619
-1.063 OPS
-18 hits (!)
-10 runs
-2 doubles
-1 triple
-1 HR
-7 RBIs
October 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Ernie Clement this postseason:
-11 games
-.429/.444/.619
-1.063 OPS
-18 hits (!)
-10 runs
-2 doubles
-1 triple
-1 HR
-7 RBIs
Ernie Clement this postseason:
-11 games
-.429/.444/.619
-1.063 OPS
-18 hits (!)
-10 runs
-2 doubles
-1 triple
-1 HR
-7 RBIs
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32 years ago today, Paul Molitor had three hits and finished within a double of a cycle to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the 1993 World Series.
Pat Hentgen started and got the win for the Blue Jays.
Pat Hentgen started and got the win for the Blue Jays.
October 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
32 years ago today, Paul Molitor had three hits and finished within a double of a cycle to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the 1993 World Series.
Pat Hentgen started and got the win for the Blue Jays.
Pat Hentgen started and got the win for the Blue Jays.
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33 years ago today, with the Toronto Blue Jays trailing 4-3 in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series, Ed Sprague belted a pinch-hit, two-run home run off Atlanta Braves reliever Jeff Reardon to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 win.
It's one of the biggest home runs in Blue Jays' history.
It's one of the biggest home runs in Blue Jays' history.
October 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
33 years ago today, with the Toronto Blue Jays trailing 4-3 in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series, Ed Sprague belted a pinch-hit, two-run home run off Atlanta Braves reliever Jeff Reardon to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 win.
It's one of the biggest home runs in Blue Jays' history.
It's one of the biggest home runs in Blue Jays' history.
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“I Wasn’t Alone”: Exploring Relational Dynamics Among Public Safety Service Users Undergoing Inpatient Mental Health Treatment in Canada
Public safety professionals, first responders, and active or retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces navigate high-stress work environments where they can be exposed to abhorrent materials and...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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33 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Oakland A's 9-2 in Game 6 of the ALCS to win their first AL pennant and become the first Canadian team to advance to the World Series.
Joe Carter and Candy Maldonado homered.
Juan Guzman got the win and Tom Henke recorded the final out.
Joe Carter and Candy Maldonado homered.
Juan Guzman got the win and Tom Henke recorded the final out.
October 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
33 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Oakland A's 9-2 in Game 6 of the ALCS to win their first AL pennant and become the first Canadian team to advance to the World Series.
Joe Carter and Candy Maldonado homered.
Juan Guzman got the win and Tom Henke recorded the final out.
Joe Carter and Candy Maldonado homered.
Juan Guzman got the win and Tom Henke recorded the final out.
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37 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed a 16-year-old power-hitting prospect named Carlos Delgado as an amateur free agent.
October 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
37 years ago today, the Toronto Blue Jays signed a 16-year-old power-hitting prospect named Carlos Delgado as an amateur free agent.
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Please take a moment to remember legendary Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Tom Cheek who passed away on this date 20 years ago at the age of 66.
He was the voice of my summers as a child.
I sure do miss him.
He was the voice of my summers as a child.
I sure do miss him.
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Please take a moment to remember legendary Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Tom Cheek who passed away on this date 20 years ago at the age of 66.
He was the voice of my summers as a child.
I sure do miss him.
He was the voice of my summers as a child.
I sure do miss him.
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I remember former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and broadcaster John Cerutti on the 21st anniversary of his death.
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Remembering John Cerutti - April 28, 1960 to October 3, 2004 - Cooperstowners in Canada
I remember former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and broadcaster John Cerutti on the 21st anniversary of his death.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I remember former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and broadcaster John Cerutti on the 21st anniversary of his death.
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Daulton Varsho just hit his 4th grand slam as a Toronto Blue Jay.
So where does that rank on the Blue Jays' all-time list of grand slam leaders?
Here you go, courtesy of Statmuse:
So where does that rank on the Blue Jays' all-time list of grand slam leaders?
Here you go, courtesy of Statmuse:
September 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Daulton Varsho just hit his 4th grand slam as a Toronto Blue Jay.
So where does that rank on the Blue Jays' all-time list of grand slam leaders?
Here you go, courtesy of Statmuse:
So where does that rank on the Blue Jays' all-time list of grand slam leaders?
Here you go, courtesy of Statmuse:
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Toronto Blue Jays' record after 156 games in seasons they advanced to the postseason:
1985 - 98-58
1989 - 85-71
1991 - 87-69
1992 - 91-65
1993 - 91-65
2015 - 91-65
2016 - 86-70
2020 - N/A
2022 - 87-69
2023 - 87-69
2025 - 90-66
1985 - 98-58
1989 - 85-71
1991 - 87-69
1992 - 91-65
1993 - 91-65
2015 - 91-65
2016 - 86-70
2020 - N/A
2022 - 87-69
2023 - 87-69
2025 - 90-66
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Toronto Blue Jays' record after 156 games in seasons they advanced to the postseason:
1985 - 98-58
1989 - 85-71
1991 - 87-69
1992 - 91-65
1993 - 91-65
2015 - 91-65
2016 - 86-70
2020 - N/A
2022 - 87-69
2023 - 87-69
2025 - 90-66
1985 - 98-58
1989 - 85-71
1991 - 87-69
1992 - 91-65
1993 - 91-65
2015 - 91-65
2016 - 86-70
2020 - N/A
2022 - 87-69
2023 - 87-69
2025 - 90-66
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42 years ago today, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lloyd Moseby scored a run in the bottom of the first inning against the Seattle Mariners to become the first Jays player to score 100 runs in a season.
The Blue Jays lost the game 9-6.
Moseby finished with 104 runs that season.
The Blue Jays lost the game 9-6.
Moseby finished with 104 runs that season.
September 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
42 years ago today, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lloyd Moseby scored a run in the bottom of the first inning against the Seattle Mariners to become the first Jays player to score 100 runs in a season.
The Blue Jays lost the game 9-6.
Moseby finished with 104 runs that season.
The Blue Jays lost the game 9-6.
Moseby finished with 104 runs that season.
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Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Kevin Gausman since the All-Star Break
-11 starts
-4-3
-2.19 ERA
-74 IP
-45 hits (!)
-73 Ks
-0.784 WHIP (!)
Kevin Gausman since the All-Star Break
-11 starts
-4-3
-2.19 ERA
-74 IP
-45 hits (!)
-73 Ks
-0.784 WHIP (!)
September 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Kevin Gausman since the All-Star Break
-11 starts
-4-3
-2.19 ERA
-74 IP
-45 hits (!)
-73 Ks
-0.784 WHIP (!)
Kevin Gausman since the All-Star Break
-11 starts
-4-3
-2.19 ERA
-74 IP
-45 hits (!)
-73 Ks
-0.784 WHIP (!)
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32 years ago today, Paul Molitor drove in his 100th run of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 4-1 win over the Angels.
At 37 years old, he became the oldest MLB player to have their first 100-RBI season.
At 37 years old, he became the oldest MLB player to have their first 100-RBI season.
September 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
32 years ago today, Paul Molitor drove in his 100th run of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 4-1 win over the Angels.
At 37 years old, he became the oldest MLB player to have their first 100-RBI season.
At 37 years old, he became the oldest MLB player to have their first 100-RBI season.
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Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Carlos Delgado's OPS for 10-season span:
1997 - .878
1998 - .978
1999 - .948
2000 - 1.134
2001 - .948
2002 - .955
2003 - 1.019
2004 - .907
2005 - .981
2006 - .909
Carlos Delgado's OPS for 10-season span:
1997 - .878
1998 - .978
1999 - .948
2000 - 1.134
2001 - .948
2002 - .955
2003 - 1.019
2004 - .907
2005 - .981
2006 - .909
September 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Toronto Blue Jays Stat of the Day
Carlos Delgado's OPS for 10-season span:
1997 - .878
1998 - .978
1999 - .948
2000 - 1.134
2001 - .948
2002 - .955
2003 - 1.019
2004 - .907
2005 - .981
2006 - .909
Carlos Delgado's OPS for 10-season span:
1997 - .878
1998 - .978
1999 - .948
2000 - 1.134
2001 - .948
2002 - .955
2003 - 1.019
2004 - .907
2005 - .981
2006 - .909
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“A democratic offensive can only benefit by including in its arsenal as many tools as possible [...] This presupposes blurring the distinction between ‘expert’, ‘political’, and ‘poetic’ discourse, where the politician becomes the expert, the expert becomes the politician and both become poets”
September 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
“A democratic offensive can only benefit by including in its arsenal as many tools as possible [...] This presupposes blurring the distinction between ‘expert’, ‘political’, and ‘poetic’ discourse, where the politician becomes the expert, the expert becomes the politician and both become poets”