Blue Jays Tighten Up for Playoff Push | Toronto Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays are tightening the screws on fundamentals to claw their way into the postseason, focusing on defense, runner control, and crisp execution over big homers. With the most stolen bases allowed in MLB, pitchers must step up to keep runners from advancing — especially against savvy teams like the Rays and Yankees. Meanwhile, defensive metrics may be skewed by catchers, but infielders and outfielders have surged in August, led by players like Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez, and new center fielder Brett Bateman. It’s these small, clutch details that could make all the difference in a tight race. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fd8afd68cf42cd9