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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
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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 · 43m

John Schneider texted Pete Walker and the other #BlueJays pitching coaches, Graham Johnson and Sam Greene, this morning:

“This is an opportunity to have some fun.”

The entire group and the eight relievers used nailed this. As good as a bullpen day gets on this stage.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1h

The #BlueJays are off to the ALCS

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1h

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016.

They’ve beaten the Yankees and are now four wins from advancing to this organization’s first World Series since 1993.

They’re pouring onto the field at Yankee Stadium.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 3h

So far, I like how the #BlueJays are taking a run at this bullpen game. That's just a rough spot for Fluharty to allow that HR.

Between Varland, Domínguez, Hoffman and eventually Yesavage, keep the top arms for the Judge-Bellinger-Stanton pocket of the lineup each trip through.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 4h

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Who else?

#BlueJays up early, 1-0.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 7h

Bo Bichette hit against Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt yesterday in Toronto, then they all travelled to New York together.

Schneider called it two days of good news for Bichette, who jogged on the field today. #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 7h

News: Trey Yesavage will be in the #BlueJays’ bullpen tonight.

Kevin Gausman will throw a “modified bullpen” today and it would have to be a “very unique” spot for him to pitch in relief, but Yesavage is likelier.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 7h

The latest on Bo Bichette, who jogged on the field here at Yankee Stadium today.

Much more to come over the next hour as we talk to #BlueJays manager John Schneider.

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Bichette (knee) jogs in Yankee Stadium OF as he works to return

NEW YORK -- It was a sight Blue Jays fans have waited over a month to see. Bo Bichette was spotted jogging in the outfield of Yankee Stadium prior to ALDS Game 4 on Wednesday. Starting from the left-f...

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 8h

Nathan Lukes on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.:

“He’s the leader right now.”

And on Vladdy vs. Judge?

“I’m taking Vladdy. I’m taking Vladdy today.” #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 8h

News: Bo Bichette is here jogging on the field at Yankee Stadium.

Very light, but this is the first we’ve seen. He still didn’t look very comfortable walking back to the dugout. #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 9h

It’s up to the players, but this is a big night for manager John Schneider.

The momentum of the series has shifted and his team is rolling out a bullpen game against the highest-scoring lineup in baseball. Big spotlight on the decisions we’ll see tonight. #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 9h

Game 4.

It’ll really cool down as the game goes on tonight, but it looks like we dodged the rain.

#BlueJays with another shot at advancing to the ALCS.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 22h

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. loves New York and they hate him.

It makes for some great theatre.

Story on the #BlueJays star, who still looks like he could drag them to the ALCS:

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Vlad silences Bronx with 3rd ALDS HR before wheels come off for Toronto

NEW YORK -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. loves New York. It’s exactly why New York can’t stand him. For years, he’s come into the Yankees’ house and delivered one big moment after another. Until it all fell ...

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 22h

In a heavyweight fight for the ages, the #BlueJays couldn’t keep their gloves up.

Story on the Game 3 loss:

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In driver's seat early, Blue Jays' defense veers off course to force Game 4

NEW YORK -- In a heavyweight fight for the ages, the Blue Jays couldn’t keep their gloves up. It was all sitting right in front of them, up 6-1 in the top of the third with the Yankee Stadium crowd re...

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 22h

News: Louis Varland will start tomorrow for the #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 23h

John Schneider on Aaron Judge, who he again praised, and his three-run homer that broke this game open:

“Hopefully he gets a bad night's sleep and has some bad food tonight or something like that. Give him credit, man, that was a ridiculous swing.” #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

#BlueJays lose, 9-6.

The Yankees scored 8 unanswered.

Rock solid defensive team all season, but that killed them tonight after Bieber only went 2.2IP.

Game 4 Wednesday night in The Bronx.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

Aaron Judge just launched a three-run shot off the left field foul pole and it’s tied, 6-6.

The press box is shaking. #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

Shane Bieber is done after 2 2/3 innings.

Not the outing the #BlueJays needed from Bieber, especially after handing him a big lead with a quiet crowd.

Big, big stage for the bullpen.

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

Some boos over the start of the Canadian national anthem here at Yankee Stadium, following the “U-S-A!” chant. #BlueJays

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

Davis Schneider on the past two days for the #BlueJays, including some downtime:

"Just time off to get your body right. I know a lot of guys were kind of struggling. George is 36, so he kind of needs some time off too."

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

#BlueJays lineup for Game 3 in New York:

1. Springer DH
2. Schneider LF
3. Guerrero 1B
4. Kirk C
5. Varsho CF
6. Clement 3B
7. Santander RF
8. Kiner-Falefa 2B
9. Giménez SS

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 1d

Game 3.

The #BlueJays can sweep the Yankees and punch their ticket to the ALCS tonight.

View of Yankees Stadium from the press box behind home plate

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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 2d

Aaron Boone on #BlueJays bench coach (and Yankees legend) Don Mattingly:

"He was one of my favorite players in the '80s when I was growing up."

"[He] has the utmost respect from so many people ... The way he treats people, you'd be hard pressed to find a bad word about Donnie."

Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 2d

The calm before the storm in New York...

The #BlueJays held a brief optional workout for the full squad. The Yankees opened up and some players were in, but no team workout.

Our coverage, beginning on the mound:

Bieber: mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Rodón: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

Bieber's time to shine has arrived, earns him ALDS Game 3 starting nod

NEW YORK -- The Blue Jays’ dream when they acquired Shane Bieber from the Guardians at the Trade Deadline? Well, you’re looking at it. Bieber can put the Yankees to bed on Tuesday night in their own h...

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