Disappointing Blue Jays leave fans wondering what's around the corner
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Why committing to the Toronto Blue Jays this year feels different
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Why should fans of the Toronto Blue Jays commit to the next six months of misery and suffering and torment? Tao of Stieb has the answers.
Tao of Stieb: Which spring storylines will hold our attention in 2024?
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Tao of Stieb: After push for Ohtani, Blue Jays still face major work
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The Toronto Blue Jays’ serious pursuit for Shohei Ohtani should indicate that they intend to again be a significant player in the free agent market. Unfortunately, there is a steep drop off with the remainder of players available. 
Tao of Stieb: Losing like this may make cynics out of Blue Jays fans
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After four straight seasons ending in an acutely painful manner, a bland reassurance by management that all was well wasn’t the response that anyone was seeking, writes Tao of Stieb.
Tao of Stieb: Bracing for the stress of September Blue Jays baseball
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Tao of Stieb: It's complicated, but this is why the MLB All-Star Game matters
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A rational approach to baseball and its history and traditions conflict at the annual All-Star Game, writes Tao of Stieb, both in the lead up to the game and the structure of the week itself.
The urgency and anxiety of watching the 2023 Blue Jays
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If previous seasons were met with enthusiasm by fans, this year was met with expectation. Being competitive this year would not suffice, nor would hanging around the edges of the wild card race. It isn’t quite an “all in” season, but fans have staked a large portion of their passion into this season’s success.
Tao of Stieb: No easy way to process Blue Jays' crushing defeat
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Have Jays been a disappointment? Yes, but this group has a habit of finishing strong
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The Blue Jays sit at 50-43, holding on to a playoff spot in a season where the competition for those spots became increasingly ferocious in the lead up to the break. As far as potential outcomes go, this is not the most dire one that could have been imagined.
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