Blue Jays swing-and-miss arms set MLB record in sweep of Athletics

Rating the Jays newcomers, Bo's woes , the ABS challenge and more

The Toronto Blue Jays are already dominating the ‘26 season with strikeouts to start the year. Was the Jays’ offseason plan a complete success?

In their opening series vs. the Sacramento Athletics, the Blue Jays rotation delivered a historic performance. Kevin Gausman (11 Ks), Dylan Cease (12 Ks), and Eric Lauer (9 Ks) combined for 32 strikeouts, as the Jays set an MLB record for most strikeouts in a 3-game series to start the year, since records have been kept in 1900. This is a good young A’s lineup that seemed overmatched by Jays Nos. 1-2 at the top of the rotation.

On Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break it down:

The Blue Jays’ new-look starting group with elite swing-and-miss stuff

Early impact of offseason additions

The excitemenet of another Opening Day.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s strong start at the plate with dominant bat-to-ball skills.

Concerns around Bo Bichette and his early struggles in the Big Apple.

First impressions and grading the new ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) system

Is this the best Blue Jays pitching staff in years? Can this strikeout dominance continue over a full MLB season?

All this and more.