Blue Jays vs. Rays picks, odds: MLB best bets, predictions Tuesday

Nypost · Aug 18, 2026 · 212 words · By Stitches

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Now it’s time for the Yankees to throw him out of the game.” — Ray, Parkchester Congratulations, Aaron!

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What happened

Now it’s time for the Yankees to throw him out of the game.” — Ray, Parkchester Congratulations, Aaron!

Why it matters

You’ve been tossed more times than the salad bar at Golden Corral.

Common ground

The Jays are 61-65 but find themselves squarely on the playoff bubble.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that They have been riddled with injuries, the latest being Vlad Guerrero Jr. (concussion)?
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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 70% confidence

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Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “They have been riddled with injuries, the latest being Vlad Guerrero Jr. (concussion).”

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A cross-reference from the New York Post directly confirms that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. suffered a concussion and was placed on the seven-day injured list.

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Claim 2: “He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.”

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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post confirm that Stitches won the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.

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Claim 3: “Martín Pérez throws at Minnesota.”

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One source states Martin Perez is scheduled to pitch for the Twins against Los Angeles, while another mentions him pitching for the White Sox against the Twins. The claim that he 'throws at Minnesota' is contradicted by evidence suggesting he may be on the Twins roster.

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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Martín Pérez throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, March 31, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack closes his eyes as he walks to the dugout after the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Monday, March 31, 2025.
https://www.aol.com/p-rez-tosses-6-hitless-210104634.html

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Claim 4: “The Jays visit the Rays.”

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Web search results mention the Blue Jays playing the Rays, including a specific mention of a series where they played the Rays on a Tuesday and a game on May 11, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season is the 50th season of the Toronto Blue Jays franchise and the Blue Jays' 35th full season (37th overall) at Rogers Centre. They entered the season as the defending Am…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daniel Robert Jansen (born April 15, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Jansen

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Claim 5: “José Soriano has allowed four runs in his last 22 ²/₃ innings.”

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While evidence confirms José Soriano is a pitcher for the Blue Jays and mentions specific game performances (e.g., 2 runs in 7 innings), none of the provided evidence confirms the specific stat of four runs in 22 2/3 innings.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — José Soriano may refer to: José Soriano (baseball) (born 1998), Dominican baseball player José Soriano (footballer) (1917–2011), Peruvian football goalkeeper Pepe Soriano (born 1929 as José Carlos So…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_Soriano

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — José Joaquín Soriano (born October 20, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_Soriano_(baseball)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Soriano is a Spanish-language surname (actually the demonym of the city of Soria, Spain). It also occurs in other languages with various meanings. Notable people with the surname include: Alfonso Sor…
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Claim 6: “Tampa’s Nick Martinez has won two in a row, giving up four runs in those 14 ²/₃ innings.”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

Evidence confirms Nick Martinez is a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, but there is no data provided regarding his last two wins or the specific run count/innings mentioned.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas Andres Martinez (born August 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Martinez_(baseball)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas Martinez, Nicolás Martínez, or Nick Martinez may refer to: Nick Martinez (baseball) (born 1990), American professional baseball player Nicolás Martínez (footballer, born 1984), Argentine def…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Martinez

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Claim 7: “The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019.”

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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post confirm that 'Stitches' has been handicapping baseball daily for the Post since 2019.

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Claim 8: “The Jays are 61-65”

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Only one web search result explicitly mentions the record of 61-65. Other results are general schedules or unrelated season summaries.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Toronto Blue Jays (French: Blue Jays de Toronto) are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American L…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays

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Claim 9: “Aaron Boone has been ejected 50 times.”

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Multiple independent web sources (YouTube and TikTok reports) explicitly state that Aaron Boone has reached 50 career ejections.

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