Bob Ritchie

Santa delivered some tables, so I put them to use in an article regarding a Varsho contract extension.✍️👇

I did a little math and wrote an article concerning Toronto's/Rogers postseason financial rewards.
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In a previous article, I wrote about Don Mattingly's Hall of Fame candidacy. Today, I spilled digital ink on Carlos Delgado's candidacy.

I wrote about Don Mattingly's Hall of Fame candidacy.
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I wrote about the higher end of the free-agent closer market and landed on a name.👇👇👇

Yes, I wrote a preview regarding the Blue Jays, Mariners and the ALCS!👇👇👇

In this article, I examined how Toronto's pitching and defence compare to those of recent World Series teams. Come for the tables, stay for the charts!🤓⚾️

How Does the Blue Jays’ Pitching and Defence Stack Up to That of Recent World Series Teams? In which areas do Toronto’s pitching and defence measure up favourably compared with recent World Series teams? Which aspects compare unfavourably?

In which areas do Toronto’s pitching and defence measure up favourably compared with recent World Series teams? Which aspects compare unfavourably? #bluejays #toronto #lightsupletsgo

How Does the Blue Jays’ Offence Stack Up to That of Recent World Series Teams? In which areas does Toronto’s offence measure up favourably compared to recent World Series teams? Which aspects of Toronto’s offence compare unfavourably?

Yes, Toronto is struggling currently, but they will be in the postseason. So, instead of comparing Toronto's offence to likely postseason opponents, I compared it to recent World Series teams. I even included charts!📈

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I did that writing thing again! 🤓

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How Long Will the Blue Jays' Barger Blues Last? Addison Barger has been slumping recently. Can the Blue Jays count on better days ahead?

Addison Barger has been slumping recently. Last night notwithstanding, can the Blue Jays count on better days ahead? I argue why the Barger Blues may end soon.

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Hey, that's my article!😁

Do the Blue Jays Use Little Too Much or Little Too Little? How does Toronto’s bullpen usage compare to one of the American League’s better bullpens?

A frequent conversation among armchair field managers is whether John Schneider uses some relievers more than he should, to the point that those bullpen arms underperform due to fatigue. I examined how well or poorly Schneider has managed the bullpen.

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I wrote about Ty France's expected contributions to the Blue Jays' cause.🤓

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I wrote about the Blue Jays' acquisition of Seranthony Domínguez and Louis Varland at the trade deadline. Did Toronto bolster its bullpen enough? What do the tables show?🤓

Trade Deadline Reliever Options To Bolster The Blue Jays’ Bullpen The Toronto Blue Jays are rumoured to be looking for relievers in the trade market. Who are the bullpen arms worth considering?

The Toronto Blue Jays are rumoured to be looking for relievers in the trade market. Who are the bullpen arms worth considering? I wrote about options in addition to these two fellows.

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The Blue Jays' Top Three Starters Need A Boost At The Trade Deadline, Here Are Options The Toronto Blue Jays are rumoured to be active in the starting-pitcher trade market. Who are some starters worth consideration?

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Blue Jays' Top Three Starters need a boost. I made the case why, and offered some options for Toronto to consider.

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Toronto Blue Jays: A Midseason Hitting Review On June 27, the Toronto Blue Jays reached the mid-point of the 2025 season. How have the team’s hitters performed?

On June 27, the Blue Jays reached the mid-point of the 2025 season. How have the team’s hitters performed thus far? How are they scoring runs? Which player may see better days?

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I wrote about Andrés Gimémez and his second-highest hit-by-pitch rank since 2022. Also, I managed to throw in references to 1980s rock and a long-running TV series!

The Ups and Downs of Toronto Blue Jays Baserunning Team management expressed a desire for better baserunning from Blue Jays players in 2025. Has Toronto's baserunning improved?

I wrote about whether Toronto's baserunning has improved this season. I also dug a little deeper into two notable underperformers.

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Which Pitchers Have Benefited The Most From Toronto’s Premier Defence? The Blue Jays are a top-tier defensive team. Which pitchers have gained the most from Toronto’s defence?

I wrote about which pitchers have benefited the most from Toronto's elite defence.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: To Swing or Not To Swing Thus far in the 2025 season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has chased pitches at a low rate. Is he chasing less in all situations?

I wrote about Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s low chase rate. Is he chasing less in all situations? Is he just swinging less?

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Blue Jay Batter Barrel Blues As of April 27, Toronto's batters generated MLB's second-lowest Barrel%. Should the Blue Jays be concerned?

I wrote about the Blue Jays' 20th-ranked Barrel percentage and examined two reasons for Toronto's struggles barreling the ball.

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What Could an Extension for Bo Bichette Look Like? Now that the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a contract extension, what might it take to keep Bo Bichette in town beyond 2025?

I wrote about what a Bo Bichette contract extension could look like. Have a read!

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The Questionable April 5 Bullpen Decisions On Saturday, the Blue Jays led 2-0 after six innings but lost 3-2. Were John Schneider’s bullpen decisions reasonable?

In Saturday's Jays-Mets game, Toronto held a 2-0 lead heading into the eighth inning, surrendered two runs, and lost 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth. In my latest article, I examined John Schneider's bullpen decisions and why better options were available.

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Projections Show Why the Blue Jays Rotation Holds Promise In 2024, Toronto’s rotation was in the middle of the pack. ZiPS offers hope for better starting pitching in 2025.

The Jays' rotation stumbled a bit in 2024 but don't lose hope: projection systems believe it can rebound this season.

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Projections Show Why the Blue Jays Rotation Holds Promise In 2024, Toronto’s rotation was in the middle of the pack. ZiPS offers hope for better starting pitching in 2025.

I had some unused tables around, so I wrote about the projected depth and quality of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation.

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