Escape from New York - with crucial series split
Jays take final two in Bronx behind Yesavage and Spencer Miles
The Toronto Blue Jays escaped New York with a crucial series split against the Yankees, powered by strong performances from Trey Yesavage, Spencer Miles, and a combined, dominant bullpen effort. Now the focus shifts back to Toronto as the Jays prepare for a big matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. And if the season-opening homestand taught the Jays anything, it’s don’t underestimate your opponent. Beware the Pirates and Marlins coming up.
On this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griff and Mal break down the Blue Jays’ series against the Yankees, discuss George Springer’s recent struggles and what that could mean to the leadoff spot moving forward, react to the surprising Jose Berrios Tommy John surgery news and its impact on the rotation, examine Alejandro Kirk’s growing importance, in absentia, to the team, and take an early look at which MLB teams could become sellers ahead of the trade deadline.