Keegan Matheson

Bowden Francis paused to collect his thoughts for a moment while discussing the #BlueJays’ veteran starters and how they’ve supported him through this: "There’s a lot of big hearts here and they help you through the moments like these.”

Asked John Schneider if he wants to see Bowden Francis continue to work at this at the MLB level: “Yeah. I think we need him. He’s working his ass off with Pete. I think he’s going to take what he did before the walks in the fourth inning and build off of it.” #BlueJays

#BlueJays lose, 3-2. We’ll hear from John Schneider and Bowden Francis after this one in Philly. They’re (ahem) 38-32.

Another home run allowed by Chad Green… That’s nine in 28 2/3 innings this season. It puts the #BlueJays down 3-2 here in the 8th.

Big replay challenge win for the #BlueJays there to keep the inning going. Bo Bichette was called out at first, but it was overturned and then Vladdy doubled him home with two outs to tie the game. 🧀

The #BlueJays have off days coming this Monday and next. With Lauer able to make a traditional start, Turnbull mostly stretched out and Scherzer close, they have many options. Obviously, there has to be a conversation about whether Francis makes his next start in the majors.

Bowden Francis just lost it here in the fourth inning in Philadelphia. With two outs, he went: • Walk • Walk • Hit batter • Bases-loaded walk • Bases-loaded hit batter. What looked like a step in the right direction ends after 3 2/3 innings. #BlueJays

Bowden Francis allowed a couple of hard-hit balls and gave the Phillies a couple of 3-0 counts, but they only count what counts. He's through a clean inning in what is a huge start for Francis. The #BlueJays are really throwing their belief behind him.

We are told that today is a special day, as it is the Army's birthday. A video of Army plays. First pitch soon.

Update on Anthony Santander: He's actually not hitting yet, only throwing, which he's starting this week. No timeline for him to start hitting yet, so this is clearly still going to take some time. #BlueJays

Max Scherzer update from John Schneider: “He came out of it feeling how he expected to. A little bit of normal [general] fatigue with the most pitches he’s thrown in a game since Spring Training.” All good news, he says. Next AAA rehab outing scheduled for Wednesday. #BlueJays

She’s a little damp here in Philadelphia, but it should be fine later. #BlueJays https://t.co/G4f1w0ORE1

RT @KeeganMatheson: And now... we wait. Story on Max Scherzer's first Triple-A rehab start, the numbers and what comes next for the #Blue…

#BlueJays lose, 8-0. They were due for a clunker, but it was a quiet day for the bats all around. Important day tomorrow with Bowden Francis on the mound. They’re 38-31.

And now... we wait. Story on Max Scherzer's first Triple-A rehab start, the numbers and what comes next for the #BlueJays: https://t.co/bYYWE36g4b

A man in a sleeveless shirt with enormous biceps just proposed to his girlfriend while a stadium staffer threw confetti on them from a paper cup. I love Philadelphia with my entire heart. #BlueJays

Max Scherzer's rehab start is done in Triple-A Buffalo: 4.1 IP • 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K • 56 pitches • 91.9 mph average fastball Early, his fastball was 92-94. Later, more 91-92.5 range, then his final two fastballs were 87.8 and 89.5. #BlueJays