Blue Jays, World Series and Chris Bassitt
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This Blue Jays starter has become one of the most reliable relievers this postseason
The veteran right-hander answers the call on baseball’s biggest stage. Chris Bassitt has now given the Blue Jays six and two thirds innings of scoreless relief.
Bassitt's ability to bridge innings has given Schneider flexibility, enabling him to preserve high-leverage arms for the late innings.
In all four games of this World Series, a tipping point has been waiting for manager John Schneider and the Blue Jays’ bullpen. This time, it wasn’t even tied to Shohei Ohtani. Instead, Game 4’s big move felt so normal in a series that’s been anything but.
LAS VEGAS -- First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs at the 2021 trade deadline, Rizzo went free after the 2021 season and stayed with ...
Bassitt,, now with Toronto, brought up his one-year stay in Flushing as serving a valuable lesson for this playoff success.
The Toronto Blue Jays got away with including only three starting pitchers on their ALDS roster, but they’ll need to expand their rotation to four starters for the ALCS. That doesn’t mean we won’t see a potential bullpen game, but scratching a ...