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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1h

After a series of defensive mistakes let the Yankees back into the series, the Blue Jays have to clean things up in the field. “We’ll see how we respond. That’s the most important thing: how we bounce back.” www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 4h

With a sweep in reach, the Blue Jays made a series of defensive mistakes, giving the best lineup in baseball more chances.

"Sloppy. It was sloppy. It is what it is. It wasn't great.”

Up @Sportsnet, a look at where that leaves the Jays ahead of ALDS G4 www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Blue Jays must tighten up defence ahead of Game 4

An oddly poor night in the field cost the Blue Jays in Game 3 against the Yankees. It may be more blip than trend, but either way, the defence must be rectified immediately if Toronto wants to advance...

www.sportsnet.ca

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 13h

John Schneider on G4 pitching plans: "Everyone is available tomorrow. Everyone is available, just not exactly sure who's going to start yet."

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

Yankees overcome a 6-1 deficit to beat the Blue Jays 9-6

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Aaron Judge each hit memorable homers, Shane Bieber & Louis Varland were both hit hard & the Blue Jays made a series of costly mistakes in the field

Tomorrow: bullpen game vs. Cam Schlittler in G4

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

Nance enters 4 Jays

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

That's a four-hit game from Ernie Clement, who played through a broken bone in his hand for September but just never stopped contributing.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

Justin Bruihl warming

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

Yariel Rodriguez warming up

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16h

some really good swings from Santander lately

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16h

sorta wild that it's only been four innings

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16h

Two costly errors by Blue Jays: IKF and now Barger.

(credit Wells for hustling all the way to second, too)

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16h

teams should not do dramatic reliever entrances while losing elimination games – such a weird look

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 17h

Fluharty up for Jays

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · Jun 11

best sliders in baseball

1) Trea Turner
2) Vlad Guerrero Jr.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 17h

absolutely elite baserunning by Jays this inning

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

Thought that crossed my mind just now: most players can't hit elite pitching the way Vladimir Guerrero Jr. does. Remember that without his extension, Guerrero Jr. would be 26 years old & on the brink of free agency. There's risk in what the Jays did of course, but this not a player you want to lose.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

Vlad Guerrero Jr. does it again. He has now homered in each of the three ALDS games. No-doubt shot to silence the boos for now.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

CC Sabathia first pitch

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

Loud boos for O Canada in New York

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 20h

from today's John Schneider avail

Q. At the start of this series, there was a fair number of pundits from around here who predicted the Yankees would get through this round pretty easily, cruise to the World Series. What message are you trying to send to that crowd?

JOHN SCHNEIDER: Don't have one.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 21h

John Schneider: “We’re treating this as though it’s a 0-0 series. You can’t take your foot off the gas.”

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

ALDS G3 setup:
•Shane Bieber & Aaron Boone on Bieber’s first Jays playoff start
•Vlad Jr.’s constantly asked about the Yankees: “My emotions are neutral”
•Seranthony might be tipping pitches
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Game 3 Notebook: Bieber gets big assignment, Vladdy's emotions in neutral

In his Game 3 notebook, Ben Nicholson-Smith discusses Shane Bieber's big assignment at Yankee Stadium and how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is keeping his emotions in check despite a 2-0 series lead.

www.sportsnet.ca

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

John Schneider says he packed one hat for this New York trip: the Blue Jays’ white panel hat and nothing else

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

Bo Bichette still progressing back in Toronto per John Schneider. No major status change as of now.

Meanwhile, Jose Berrios still not throwing.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 2d

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says today is an optional workout day for the Blue Jays but the entire team showed up.

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