BBTN: Joon Lee on a playoff bubble, Brad Doolittle on the Blue Jays' Buffalo debut

David Schoenfield fills in for a vacationing Buster, talking to Joon Lee about MLB considering a playoff bubble, Mike Clevinger hanging out with Zach Plesac and what the Red Sox might do at the trade deadline as they languish at the bottom of the AL East (4:41). Later, Brad Doolittle stops by to discuss the Blue Jays playing in Buffalo, the history of baseball in Buffalo and San Diego’s offensive potential (18:41). Plus, who would Joon and Brad rather have for the next seven years: Mike Trout or Fernando Tatis Jr.?

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Here's what happened last time Buffalo hosted a big league baseball game ... 135 years ago

Fewer than a dozen fans in attendance. Strange new rules. Tuesday's Blue Jays home opener? Nope. This is what it looked like when Buffalo had a National League team -- in 1885.

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Blue Jays set for Buffalo debut on Tuesday

The Blue Jays will walk onto the field at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York, on Tuesday as the host team for the first time in 2020.

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1dESPN.com staff

MLB Power Rankings: Every team's biggest surprise so far

As the races in both leagues start to take shape, we review one player who has delivered more than expected.

Moreland 2 HRs, walk-off shot sends Red Sox over Toronto 5-3

Mitch Moreland hit two home runs, including a walk-off shot over the Green Monster to send the Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Sunday.

Bichette sends HR to Red Sox's bullpen (0:26)

How fans throwing objects can impact the game (2:32)

5 Blue Jays pitchers combine on 4-hitter, beat Red Sox 2-1

Five Toronto pitchers combined on a four-hitter and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning on a groundout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday night.

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3dESPN.com

MLB postponements timeline: How positive coronavirus tests have impacted the schedule

It didn't take long for the reality of the pandemic to reshuffle the restart of the 2020 baseball season. Here's a look at the past week.

Red Sox Hold off Blue Jays with Moreland's Bat and Bullpen

Alex Verdugo hit two solo homers over the Green Monster, Mitch Moreland had a two-run shot and Boston's beleaguered staff rebounded to lift the Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Friday night.

Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season

Nick Markakis capped his first start of the season with a game-ending home run in the ninth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.

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Roster issue changes Blue Jays' pitching plans

The Toronto Blue Jays were forced to change their pitching plans for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Braves after manager Charlie Montoyo tried to bring in right-hander Jacob Waguespack to start the sixth inning.

Ryu, 'pen team on 2-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves

Hyun-Jin Ryu combined with four relievers on a two-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the shorthanded Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Riley's 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1

Max Fried boosted Atlanta's depleted rotation by allowing only one run in six innings, Austin Riley hit a three-run homer and the Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Tuesday night.

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

8dESPN.com staff

MLB Power Rankings: Our first impressions of all 30 teams

Early returns have yielded surprises, with some superteams looking ready to rule.

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BBTN: More Positive Tests, Shane Bieber's Great Start

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss tonight's postponed Brewers-Cardinals game, 7-inning doubleheaders, and where Shane Bieber ranks among the top pitchers in baseball (7:05). Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci assesses MLB's coronavirus strategy (20:25) and Todd Radom joins Buster and Troy to give the weekly quiz and provide some fun facts about Seattle (23:12).

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Taylor, Suzuki lift Nats past Jays 6-4 before 4-day break

Michael A. Taylor's second homer of the season helped the "visiting" Nationals knock around struggling Hyun-Jin Ryu and beat the home-away-from-home Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Thursday before both teams head into a coronavirus-caused "mini All-Star break,"...

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Umpire West sidelined after taking bat to head

Plate umpire Joe West left in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Toronto Blue Jays after getting bloodied when he was hit in the head by Bo Bichette's flying bat. He later returned.

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Fantasy Focus Baseball: Adds To Make, Weekend Difference Makers And Benching Ohtani

Eric and Tristan discuss the must adds from the first week, try to make sense of bullpen chaos and take a look at weekend streaming options.

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BBTN: Joe Kelly's Suspension, New Coronavirus Protocol

An eight-game suspension for Joe Kelly has the baseball world fuming. Buster and Dave Schoenfield discuss that, as well as new coronavirus safety protocol, anger toward the Marlins, Nate Pearson's strong debut and more (7:08). Plus, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe dives into the Red Sox's tailspin (20:40).

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4-run 10th for Nats spoils Blue Jays' 'home opener' in DC

Adam Eaton's bases-loaded chopper broke a scoreless tie in the 10th inning on a close play and Asdrubal Cabrera followed with a three-run triple, helping the Nationals snap a three-game losing streak by beating the playing-home-games-on-the-road Blue...

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13dESPN

Friday's Blue Jays-Phillies game postponed

Friday's scheduled game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Phillies in Philadelphia has been postponed, the team announced Wednesday.

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2020 AL East Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
New York	10	6	.625	-	L2
Tampa Bay	9	8	.529	1.5	W3
Baltimore	7	7	.500	2	W2
Toronto	5	8	.385	3.5	L1
Boston	6	10	.375	4	L1

2020 Team Leaders

Batting
Pitching

BATTING AVERAGE
Teoscar Hernandez, LF
.300
OBP .321
SLG .620
Home Runs
Teoscar Hernandez, LF
4
AVG .300
RBI 7
RUNS BATTED IN
Teoscar Hernandez, LF
7
HR 4
AVG .300

Earned Run Average
Matt Shoemaker, SP
4.86
W 0
K 12
Wins
Hyun-Jin Ryu, SP
1
ERA 5.14
K 17
Strikeouts
Hyun-Jin Ryu, SP
17
W 1
ERA 5.14

Team Stats

Pitching
Batting

Earned Run Average3.7910^th

Quality Starts2Tied-21^st

WHIP1.2514^th

BAA.2044^th

Runs3929^th

Batting Average.21823^rd

On Base Percentage.27729^th

Slugging Percentage.36625^th

2020 SeasonAll times ET

Regular Season

Spring Training