You can’t win them all as they say. It is not so uncommon to lose seven games in a row. As a baseball fan for many decades, I have seen such records in even the best teams.
The Toronto Blue Jays faced another setback on Monday night, losing their seventh straight game in a dramatic walk-off, despite leading 6-2 going into the eighth inning, resulting in a 7-6 loss. This string of losses places them at 35-43 for the season, positioning them at the bottom of the AL East standings and 7.5 games behind in the wild-card race, only ahead of teams like the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox in terms of distance from postseason contention.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr on if he was traded to the Yankees:
“I’m a worker I’m a professional I go out on the field to play” 👀
(Via @mikedeportes)
pic.twitter.com/Vg8c6TFK3u— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) June 25, 2024
Amidst this slump, the Blue Jays are approaching the trade deadline with significant decisions looming, particularly regarding whether to retain or trade key players like Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with Bichette recently returning from the injured list. Two years back, Guerrero Jr. famously declared he would never join the AL East rival New York Yankees, a sentiment rooted deeply in family loyalty. Yet, in a recent turn of events, Guerrero softened his previous hard stance in an interview with the Spanish media outlet Virus Deportivo, acknowledging the business nature of baseball and his openness to helping any team if the situation arises.
Well, this just about sums it up.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., backpedalling the entire way, drops this pop fly that George Springer could have easily had.
The runner races around to third with a triple… and scores soon after. #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/MgA2LTNWZQ
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) June 25, 2024
Guerrero’s shift in perspective comes at a time when the Yankees could use a boost. They recently lost Anthony Rizzo to a broken arm, and while rookie Ben Rice has temporarily filled the void with commendable performances, the Yankees could greatly benefit from a player of Guerrero’s caliber. Guerrero, aged 25, boasts a solid season with a batting average of .286 and 10 home runs, improving to .328 in his last 50 games. This contrasts starkly with the Yankees’ current first basemen, who collectively have underperformed with a .236 batting average.
Despite the potential fit and the opportunity to dramatically improve their lineup with Guerrero, a trade remains highly speculative and not anticipated. Meanwhile, the Yankees are leading the AL East with a 52-28 record, although they have faced challenges recently, losing seven of their last ten games and four out of their last five series. They are set to face the Mets in the upcoming two-game Subway Series starting Tuesday.
471 FEET ‼️ 113.1 MPH ‼️ VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. ‼️ pic.twitter.com/8WcCISqKEZ
— BlueJays Muse (@BlueJays_Muse) June 25, 2024
Major Points:
- The Toronto Blue Jays suffered their seventh consecutive loss in a walk-off defeat, with the score at 7-6 against the Boston Red Sox after leading 6-2 into the eighth inning.
- With a 35-43 record, the Blue Jays are at the bottom of the AL East standings and 7.5 games away from a wild-card spot.
- Key players like Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are central to trade discussions as the deadline approaches, with Guerrero recently softening his stance against playing for the rival New York Yankees.
- Guerrero, hitting .286 with 10 home runs this season, could provide a significant boost to the Yankees, especially with Anthony Rizzo sidelined due to a broken arm.
- Despite their struggles, the Yankees lead the AL East and are looking to improve their lineup as they prepare for the upcoming Subway Series against the Mets.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
