Did the Blue Jays make the playoffs in 2015?
The Blue Jays were eliminated in a playoff series for the first time since 1991, losing to the Kansas City Royals in six games, in the American League Championship Series.
What was the bat flip game?
Game 5
When it comes to the most iconic baseball moments of the 21st century, there aren’t many that can top Jose Bautista’s epic bat flip to punctuate his go-ahead, three-run homer in the decisive Game 5 of the 2015 American League Division Series between the Blue Jays and Rangers.
Did the Blue Jays make the playoffs in 2016?
They advanced to the playoffs where they defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card Game and the Texas Rangers in the Division Series, before losing to the Cleveland Indians in five games in the American League Championship Series.
Which team did the Blue Jays beat in both the 2015 and 2016 ALDS?
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card Game, earning the fourth seed. The top two seeds had home-field advantage, and the top seed was matched against the lowest seed.
When was the last time the Blue Jays won the World Series?
The Blue Jays play in the American League (AL) and are the only franchise in Major League Baseball that plays in a city not in the United States. The team has won two AL pennants and two World Series titles (1992, 1993).
Did the Blue Jays make the playoffs 2019?
The Blue Jays began their season at home against the Detroit Tigers on March 28 and ended their season at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, September 29. They finished with a record of 67 and 95, a worse record than the previous season, and failed to qualify for the postseason for the third consecutive year.
Why do pitchers hate bat flips?
Canada and the United States. In Canada, and the United States, bat flips have traditionally been considered rude and inconsistent with baseball etiquette. Traditional etiquette and the unwritten rules of baseball espouse humility and discourage actions which may be interpreted as arrogant or showing up the opponents.
Are bat flips allowed?
Bat flipping and throwing at a hitter’s head is absolutely not allowed. Even Babe Ruth’s famous called shot and Joe Carter’s World Series walk-off may have violated these silent statutes.
Who won the ALDS in 2015?
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers. Toronto won the series, 3–2.
Who won the ALDS in 2016?
Toronto Blue Jays over Texas Rangers (3-0)
When did the Toronto Blue Jays make the playoffs in 2015?
Major League Baseball season. The 2015 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 39th season for the franchise, and the 26th full season of play (27th overall) at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays clinched a playoff berth on September 25, their first since 1993, ending what was the longest playoff drought in North American professional sports at the time.
Who are the players for the Toronto Blue Jays?
(Jerry Howarth, Joe Siddall, Mike Wilner, Duane Ward) < Previous season Next season > The 2015 Toronto Blue Jaysseasonwas the 39th season for the franchise, and the 26th full season of play (27th overall) at Rogers Centre.
When did the Blue Jays play in Baltimore?
The Blue Jays began a 7-game road trip in Baltimore on May 11. The game played that night was the first to be played in Baltimore following the empty-stadium game played on April 29, due to the 2015 Baltimore protests.