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Monday with Mitchell: Pitching, defence improvement key to Toronto
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Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah jumps to Alejandro Kirk's defence
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Springer celebrates 34th birthday with 57th leadoff homer as Blue
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Alejandro Kirk HAMMERS a Solo Home Run!, 5th HR of 2023
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In the current Blue Jays catching glut, a lesson from the past
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Pirates' 7th-inning rally lifts Pittsburgh over Brewers 5-4 South
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MLB: Blue Jays' sweep of Athletics a defining moment
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Adrian Houser pounded early as Blue Jays beat Brewers 9-4
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Alejandro Kirk homers in third straight Blue Jays game
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Kirk's pinch-hit double and 3 homers by Toronto power the Blue