Archive - Griff’s The Pitch

Barger offers glimpse of what arm can be as a deterrent at 101.2 mph then heads back to IL

Jays need 2025 stars to step up are relying too much on good vibes and chemistry

May 11 • Richard Griffin

Blue Jays win 2-0 vs. Angels but offence struggles once again

Breakdown of Jays 2026 Position-by-Position offence through 38 games

May 9 • Richard Griffin

Blue Jays slowly demonstrate reasons for hope as Louis Varland and Kaz Okamoto lead the way

Struggling Jays flying under radar thanks to NHL playoffs and Leafs front office moves

May 5 • Richard Griffin

April 2026

Griff's Recap of Blue Jays-Red Sox Series

Jays take 2 of 3 and win third straight series

Apr 30 • Richard Griffin

Cora, Rob Thomson gone, Trey Yesavage back on the mound and Blue Jays new look bullpen responds

Gausman and Cease head rotation taking shape minus Scherzer's IL stint

Apr 29 • Richard Griffin

Expos legend Felipe Alou leads Hall-of-Famers Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson in headlining celebrity list at ExposFest '26

Annual Gala keeps Expos memories alive in support Montreal Children’s Hospital

Apr 28 • Richard Griffin

Griff’s End-of-April MLB Power Rankings

Several Big Spenders off to surprisingly slow starts

Apr 23 • Richard Griffin

The Blue Jays early-season blueprint looked nothing like this

Injuries to $104.3 M in payroll, underachievers and a closer not closing add up to this

Apr 20 • Richard Griffin

The Importance of Jackie Robinson Day

The 1947 reintegration of MLB by the Dodgers should be honoured by all fans

Apr 15 • Richard Griffin

Blue Jays early struggles explained

Injuries, slow starts, rotation fails sabotage Jays soft April schedule

Apr 14 • Richard Griffin

Blue Jays able to enjoy Thursday off-day after salvaging finale vs. Dodgers

The good, the bad and the ugly of the Jays first 12 games

Apr 9 • Richard Griffin

After losing your dog, no matter the age, baseball and life take a back seat

Life goes on but saying goodbye to man’s best friend is never easy

Apr 8 • Richard Griffin

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