David Singh
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Senior writer @Sportsnet, covering Blue Jays | BBWAA member | Former Journalism Instructor @TorontoMet
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Joined January 2012
Honoured to share that my feature on the deportation of Canucks star Elias Pettersson's childhood friends has been nominated for an @RTDNA_Canada award in the Excellence in Sports Reporting category. https://t.co/QICtPUimkR
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“It’s bullshit. I don't know how you boo somebody who was down on the ground. I don't understand that. I've had a lot of respect for all the Mariners fans, especially the ones I've talked to throughout the series. I think they've been awesome. "But that was pretty classless."
As George Springer lay on the ground in pain after being hit by a pitch, a large segment of fans at T-Mobile Park cheered loudly. Those reactions from the crowd did not go over well with the Blue Jays. (@ByDavidSingh)
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“It’s bullshit. I don't know how you boo somebody who was down on the ground. I don't understand that. I've had a lot of respect for all the Mariners fans, especially the ones I've talked to throughout the series. I think they've been awesome. "But that was pretty classless."
As George Springer lay on the ground in pain after being hit by a pitch, a large segment of fans at T-Mobile Park cheered loudly. Those reactions from the crowd did not go over well with the Blue Jays. (@ByDavidSingh)
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"I never saw him in the dugout. We stay far away from him. He's terrifying during the game." "I was not even close to the mound. I saw Max’s reaction and I was like, 'I better stay here.'" "He was pretty much foaming at the mouth." https://t.co/gx2qGuwWbY
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The theatrics, the snarls, the crazy looks and the now-infamous mound visit all contributed to a Game 4 performance that will be talked about for years.
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"That's the tale of Max Scherzer. And I'm just honestly grateful that I was able to experience it first-hand." After Mad Max's instant-classic performance, seemingly everybody in the Blue Jays' clubhouse was eager to discuss what they'd just witnessed: https://t.co/gx2qGuwWbY
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The theatrics, the snarls, the crazy looks and the now-infamous mound visit all contributed to a Game 4 performance that will be talked about for years.
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Hot dogs raining down from Heaven with Belinda Carlisle’s famous track on the speakers at T-Mobile Park
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"I love the fact that he didn't try to just play ping-pong and get a guy over. It was really refreshing. It's a big swing because it's what we're trying to do." Behind revived offence and Shane Bieber rebound, Blue Jays pull themselves back into ALCS: https://t.co/W0N0HznZEE
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The Toronto Blue Jays are on the board in the American League Championship Series.
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The way Max Scherzer sees it, these games are special every time. The way the Blue Jays see it, there's a reason he's getting the ball today: “You expect great things” “I’m confident he's going to pitch a gem." https://t.co/DLBJxUrdqp
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With the Blue Jays trailing 2-1, Game 4 is not technically a must-win game, but it's still pivotal. Within the clubhouse, there's trust in Max Scherzer.
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"I'm sorry you've never played baseball. You never stood on the mound, you never stood in front of 40,000 people, you never had the ball in your hand with the game on the line. Yeah, you're going to have the fear of failure. It's how you deal with it." [2/2]
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And finally here's one from Scherzer himself that didn't make it into the feature: "I've spoken to so many sports psych people and had conversations about this, and everybody wants you to just ignore the fear of failure and not have negativity cross your path." [1/2]
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"I'm a very positive pitching coach. But with him it's like he wants to be pushed, he wants to be nudged. He wants you to be like, 'That was the wrong pitch at the wrong time. You gotta execute that better. We can't have a two-out walk in that situation.' ~ Pete Walker
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"He never gives credit to any hitter. I mean, never. He always says, 'I can beat this guy,' regardless of who it is. His confidence on everything that he does is what I think makes him so successful." ~ Alejandro Kirk
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Here's a 🧵collection of some standout quotes from this piece: "It's nice to see a guy come off the mound with that kind of fire. You get what looks like a caged animal coming at you with two different colour eyes, and you have to learn how to process that." ~ John Schneider
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Scherzer can tie the series tonight
Max Scherzer will start for the Blue Jays in Thursday's Game 4. That will mark the veteran right-hander's first post-season appearance for Toronto. From a few weeks ago, here's an in-depth look at the intense preparation he puts into his mound days: https://t.co/BsuJlW16hD
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From last night — How the unlikely Andres Gimenez shifted momentum in the ALCS with his cathartic home run: https://t.co/DrzXySI8yS
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The Blue Jays' offence looked anemic over the first two games of the series. On Wednesday Gimenez's blast carried a cathartic-type feel that changed things in a convincing 13-4 win.
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It felt like the walls were slowly closing in on the Blue Jays and then Andres Gimenez authored a series-changing swing: https://t.co/DrzXySI8yS
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The Blue Jays' offence looked anemic over the first two games of the series. On Wednesday Gimenez's blast carried a cathartic-type feel that changed things in a convincing 13-4 win.
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George Kirby will take the ball for the Mariners in Wednesday's Game 3 of the ALCS. Here's a closer look at what the Blue Jays are up against: https://t.co/7HAJQFytHy
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The scuffling Blue Jays offence will face another challenge in Mariners starter George Kirby in Game 3. Here's how Toronto is planning and refining its approach at the plate.
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Max Scherzer will start for the Blue Jays in Thursday's Game 4. That will mark the veteran right-hander's first post-season appearance for Toronto. From a few weeks ago, here's an in-depth look at the intense preparation he puts into his mound days: https://t.co/BsuJlW16hD
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Throughout his decorated career, Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has become known for one thing: intensity. Sportsnet's David Singh dives deeper into what makes the starter tick.
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Good afternoon from the ALCS workout day at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Coverage @Sportsnet as Blue Jays prepare to take on Mariners in tomorrow’s Game 3.
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"I mean, that was a strike. That was completely in the zone, but you can't do anything. You just have to keep going." https://t.co/NDbQuiyxzh
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Trey Yesavage seemed invincible after his ALDS start against the Yankees. But reality arrived for the Blue Jays rookie in a tough ALCS Game 2 loss to the Mariners on Monday.
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