Keegan Matheson

Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays Reporter at MLB

Blue Jays reporter for @MLB.com • TV and Radio analyst • BBWAA • Formerly: A broken man on a Halifax pier • "The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays" coming in 2025

Articles

Blue Jays flying home on a high note after sweep of Mariners

3 days ago | bvmsports.com | Keegan Matheson
Blue Jays flying home on a high note after sweep of Mariners

3 days ago | mlb.com | Keegan Matheson

Four days ago in Anaheim, the Blue Jays’ foundation was cracking underneath them. They weren’t just losing, but suffering ugly, back-breaking losses late in games as they drifted a little further from .500 than was comfortable. Then, suddenly, it all came back together. SEATTLE -- What a difference a weekend can make. The Blue Jays’ 9-1 win Sunday in Seattle secured a series sweep, bringing them back to .500 ahead of an off-day. It’s time to board the happiest flight they’ve had all season.
How mom's influence has helped Bichette

3 days ago | bvmsports.com | Keegan Matheson
Bo Bichette's mom influential to his success

3 days ago | mlb.com | Keegan Matheson

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SEATTLE -- No one has seen more of Bo Bichette's at-bats than his mother, Mariana. Around the time Bo was 10 years old, his older brother, Dante Bichette Jr., was 15 and making his way around the showcase circuit with their dad, playing in front of MLB scouts who would someday come searching for his little brother.
Blue Jays get needed length out of Francis, take series over Mariners

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Keegan Matheson
Blue Jays get needed length out of Francis, take series over Mariners

4 days ago | mlb.com | Keegan Matheson

The early days of 2025 have shown us the other end of the spectrum, where Francis leads Major League Baseball with 12 home runs allowed. Finally, though, Francis found the happy middle. Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Mariners, the Blue Jays’ third in a row, is the version of Francis they’ve been looking for. SEATTLE -- We have seen every extreme of Bowden Francis -- some good, some bad.
'As talented as anyone': Barger shines at the plate, with the glove and with the arm

4 days ago | mlb.com | Keegan Matheson

All he needs is a moment to do it. One night, he’ll hit a ball harder than anyone in baseball. The next night, he’ll throw the ball harder than anyone on the diamond -- pitchers included. Every knob on Barger is turned up to 10. He’s an espresso machine with Red Bull in the water tank. His moments have been just that, though … moments.
Barger shines at the plate, with the glove and with the arm

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Keegan Matheson
He just doesn't stop! Varsho outdoes himself with robbery in Seattle

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Keegan Matheson
Giménez ingresa a la lista de lesionados por distensión en el cuádriceps derecho

5 days ago | mlb.com | Keegan Matheson

Durante la primera semana de la temporada, parecía que Giménez había renacido como un bateador de poder. Conectó tres jonrones en los primeros cinco juegos de los Azulejos—una de las mejores primeras impresiones que se han visto en Toronto—, pero sus números ofensivos han caído rápidamente. Desde esos primeros cinco partidos en marzo, Giménez ha bateado apenas .173 con un OPS de .440.