Pitch Talks

Before the 2016 season, Major League Baseball mandated that every team hire a full-time spanish language translator. Josue Peley works as the translator for MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays. Josue speaks to Mike Sonne about the different tasks that are involved with his position - from acting as an intermediary in interviews to throwing fourth group batting practice on the field. He also tells Day Games the story of how he came to work for a Major League team and what makes him different from most of the other translators working around the league.

There are three clear playoff teams in the American League but five postseason spots available. How the Blue Jays might benefit from an epidemic of mediocrity.

Jon Fitzsimmons is a relief pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization; recently selected from the Cleveland Indians in the Rule 5 draft. Jon tells Day Games about his journey through the minor league baseball system and playing independent baseball in Quebec. Jon provides Mike Sonne some great insight into living the life of a minor league baseball player - from the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, to sharing a room with his teammates.

Dave Cameron has begun his Trade Value series at FanGraphs. Where do Josh Donaldson and Marcus Stroman rank and why and how and who and when?

A 1-5 week has arrived at nearly the worst time. On the plus side: Justin Smoak is an All-Start starter.

Despite occupying last place in the AL East, a combination of factors indicate Toronto will go for it.

After two months of both sorrow and pity, the Blue Jays receive some good news from the projections.