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The Rays took a series (and the season series, overall) from the Toronto Blue Jays, putting some heat on their seat in the last wildcard spot. Playing spoiler is fun, especially when there’s a real sense of urgency for the team you’re spoiling. Both Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion could potentially leave town next season, and carltriano looks at the Jays’ contention window.
Other links:
- The 2016 Rays set a new franchise home run record, with 200 so far in the season.
- We have the schedule for next year. Highlights include a single-gate double header on June 10.
#Rays open the 2017 season on Sunday as part of @ESPN's national #OpeningDay coverage for the second straight year. pic.twitter.com/SDjk2MQyz0
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 14, 2016
- The Cubs pitching staff is beating their FIP by a lot. Why?
- Good article at THT on rehab procedures and on how teams try to keep players healthy.
- This is kind of fun. Brendan Gawlowski and Meg Rowley at Baseball Prospectus did an active player hall of fame draft. Evan Longoria was a 12th round pick.
- Shohei Otani threw a 102 mph pitch.