Kevin Gausman was traded to the Braves in 2018 but struggled in 2019 due to injuries and mechanical issues, leading to his release. The Braves let him go because he refused a bullpen role, and he subsequently improved with other teams, notably the Giants.
Ronald Acuna is expected to be ready for opening day after being diagnosed with meniscus irritation in his knee, while Kevin Gausman is dealing with shoulder fatigue but is expected to miss only a turn or two. Wyatt Langford is making a case for a big-league job with the Rangers, and several pitchers are vying for rotation spots. Chris Sale is showing promising signs in spring training, and Anthony Rizzo is regaining his power after recovering from post-concussion symptoms. Bailey Ober is impressing with increased velocity and a new cutter, and prospect Henry Davis is making a strong case for a big-league role with the Pirates.
The Toronto Blue Jays showcased their winning blueprint for October with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees. The team's success lies in their strong pitching, solid defense, and ability to scrape across runs. Despite a lack of offense, pitcher Kevin Gausman delivered a dominant performance with 10 strikeouts over six scoreless innings. The Blue Jays' bullpen also proved reliable, setting the stage for success in the postseason. The team's focus now is to maintain their momentum and replicate their winning formula against other playoff contenders.
The Toronto Blue Jays, on a four-game winning streak, face the Detroit Tigers, who have lost three of their last four games. The Blue Jays' offense has been sluggish, but they had a rare offensive explosion in their last game. Kevin Gausman, the Blue Jays' ace, has been strong early in games and will face a Tigers offense that ranks third-last in runs per game. The prediction is for a scoreless first inning and a low-scoring game overall. The Blue Jays are favored to win.
The Boston Red Sox aim to complete a series sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays as they face off in the final game of their three-game set. The Blue Jays turn to ace Kevin Gausman to try and salvage a win, but the Red Sox offense has come alive, scoring 12 runs in the first two games. Gausman has been solid in his recent outings, but the Red Sox will look to continue their offensive momentum.
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0, with former Giants pitcher Kevin Gausman on the mound. Gausman struck out 12 batters but allowed one run in six innings before being replaced. The Giants' bullpen, led by Alex Wood, combined for 17 strikeouts, securing their 10th consecutive road win and the longest single-season streak in San Francisco history. Thairo Estrada's single and stolen base set up the Giants' first run, while Patrick Bailey's double drove in another. The Giants' rookie catcher also made a key defensive play, throwing out a baserunner. The team's success in bullpen games and the strong performance of their pitchers contributed to the victory.
Kevin Gausman is projected to pitch deep and keep the runs suppressed in the Blue Jays vs Marlins game. The Marlins rank 8th in the league in K% but also had seven starters on Monday with a strikeout rate of 24% or more. The getaway game is a perfect backdrop for a weaker afternoon Miami lineup and possibly a bigger strike zone from home-plate umpire Nick Mahrley, who is 8-3 to the Under on the season. Gausman's Over 6.5 strikeouts projects well and it wouldn't surprise me if he and Alcantara traded zeroes this afternoon.
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Miami Marlins in the final game of their three-game series. The Blue Jays have struggled recently, while the Marlins are playing their best baseball of the season. Kevin Gausman will pitch for the Blue Jays, while Sandy Alcantara will take the mound for the Marlins. Gausman has been consistent this season, while Alcantara has struggled to replicate his numbers from last season. The Blue Jays are favored to win with a money line of -130.
The Texas Rangers lost their game against the Anaheim Angels with a score of 5-3. Nathan Eovaldi was the player of the game despite being the hard luck loser. The Rangers will face the Blue Jays next with Martin Perez starting for Texas and Kevin Gausman for Toronto.
This week's fantasy baseball trade analysis focuses on pitchers who could be part of May trades. Players to acquire include Kevin Gausman, Joe Musgrove, and Devin Williams, while players to trade away include Emmanuel Clase, Sonny Gray, Shane Bieber, Jon Gray, and Tyler Wells. Clase's underlying numbers show reason for concern, Gray is likely pitching over his head, and Bieber's strikeout rate is down.
The Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with an 11-4 victory on Monday night. The Sox hammered Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman for eight runs in just three innings, while Rafael Devers hit his 150th career home run and leads the American League with 11 home runs this season. The Red Sox offense had 16 hits, the 16th time this season they have had 10-plus, which is tied with the Rays for the most in the majors. The Sox' four wins in this series eclipsed their win total over the Jays from a year ago (3).
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his second home run of the series, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-1 win over the New York Yankees and handing them their first series loss of the season. Kevin Gausman dominated the Yankees' lineup, striking out 11 over seven innings, while the Blue Jays' pitching held the Yankees to just one earned run over 20 innings from their rotation.
The Toronto Blue Jays showcased their versatile offense in a 4-3 walk-off win against the Detroit Tigers, with George Springer playing the role of hero in the 10th inning. The game was defined by sacrifice flies, a bunt, and a standout defensive play by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays' ability to manufacture runs in different ways, rather than relying solely on home runs, is a key factor in their success. Pitcher Kevin Gausman's strong performance was also a highlight, with 11 strikeouts and a 1.35 ERA through three starts. The Blue Jays' ability to win in close games is becoming their identity.
The Kansas City Royals' struggling offense rallied late but ultimately fell short in a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Royals' starter Jordan Lyles gave up six runs, while Blue Jays' starter Kevin Gausman struck out seven Royals and gave up just four hits. The loss drops the Royals to 1-6 while the Blue Jays improve to 4-3.
Thursday's MLB DFS action features three remaining featured slate games, with Kevin Gausman and the Coors Field matchup among the top picks. Gausman has been in excellent form over the past two years and faces a struggling Kansas City Royals offense. Meanwhile, the Coors Field matchup between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies is likely to be a popular target, with Josiah Gray struggling to keep the ball in the park. Finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers are a solid stack option against Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks.