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Jays have faith Bowden Francis can rebound vs. Phillies

It's been almost two months since Toronto starter Bowden Francis picked up a victory, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he still has trust in the 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-hander heading into Saturday afternoon's road start against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Late Homer Pushes Phillies Past Jays, 3-2

A tough loss. I always find these ones harder than the laughers like last night. At least in that one you know the score early. Today it really seemed like the Jays where going to get it done until late.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 10

How should Blue Jays move forward with Bowden Francis’ rotation spot?

The Toronto Blue Jays have a Bowden Francis problem. Statistically speaking, Francis has been one of the worst starting pitchers in the majors this season — if not the worst — as he ranks 106th out of 109 qualified major league starters (min.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / June 4

Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Hander Now at Top of Poor List in Team History After Rough Outing

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis moved to the top of a poor list in team history on Tuesday night as part of an 8-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Jays Lose to Phillies

Phillies 8 Blue Jays 3 This game was over before the first out. Bowden Francis walked the first batter, then gave up back-to-back home runs. 3-0 before Bowen got Kyle Schwarber to strike out.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) on Monday.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

Should the Blue Jays be concerned about Bowden Francis?

Bowden Francis emerged as one of the most positive and surprising developments during a 2024 season that fell far short of expectations. After being re-inserted into the starting rotation in August, the lanky righthander went 4-2 with a 1.53 ERA over nine starts, while twice taking no-hit bids into the ninth inning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 15

The Blue Jays Need Bowden Francis To Find His Old Form

When Bowden Francis finally made the transition to the starting rotation last season, the results were impressive. Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers back in July of 2021, Francis worked exclusively out of the bullpen for the Toronto Blue Jays prior to 2024.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 6

Blue Jays: Bowden Francis looking to get back on track after his strong start to the year

Bowden Francis is one of the most intriguing names in the Blue Jays organization from a pitching standpoint. A name that was acquired back in the summer

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Balls could keep flying out of park when Blue Jays host Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians and host Toronto Blue Jays have combined for six homers while splitting the first two games of their weekend series. With Cleveland's

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 30

Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Hander Has Historically Tough Outing as Team Continues Slide

The Toronto Blue Jays were beaten 10-2 by the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, falling to 13-16 on the season. The Jays have now lost eight of their last nine, sliding to fourth place in the American League East.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 21

Blue Jays series recap: Mariners take two of three from Jays with the long-ball approach

For only the second time this season, the Toronto Blue Jays have lost a series. Things started great for the Blue Jays in their home series against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Blue Jays Make Historic Announcement After Mariners Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a sensational start to the 2025 season. After Friday's win over the Seattle Mariners, they sit with a 12-8 record and are just a game back of the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East division.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 18

Watch: Rowdy Tellez gets revenge vs. team that traded him

Watch: Mariners' Rowdy Tellez gets revenge with homer off pitcher he was traded for

While the blast to right field boosted the .111 average Tellez brought into the at-bat, it also likely boosted his morale as well.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 6

Bowden Francis’ no-hit bid attempts with the Blue Jays

Over his past seven starts dating back to last season, Bowden Francis has thrown four no-hitters into the sixth inning. On Sunday afternoon, he’ll make his second start of the season after throwing a quality start in his first game.

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Bowden Francis pitches Blue Jays to victory over Nats

Bowden Francis did not allow a hit until the sixth inning, Andres Gimenez homered and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Monday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 31

Bowden Francis raises expectations with strong 2025 debut vs. Nationals

The word unhittable gets thrown around a little too much in baseball circles. But, for a nine-start stretch at the end of 2024, Bowden Francis approached that vaunted status.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / September 25

Toronto Blue Jays' Bowden Francis Caps Off Dominant 2nd Half By Making MLB History

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis made his final start of the 2024 season on Tuesday night, and he did not disappoint. Francis mowed down the Boston Red Sox with ease, allowing just three hits and one walk across 5.0 scoreless innings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Behind Blue Jays Starter’s Recent Stretch of Dominance

Bowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays has put together a sensational second half of the season, leading to a new level of dominance in recent weeks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Watch: Mets' Francisco Lindor crushes Blue Jays' no-hit bid

Star shortstop Francisco Lindor helped the New York Mets avoid dubious history Wednesday while sparking a come-from-behind win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Watch: Blue Jays' Bowden Francis loses another no-hit bid in amazing coincidence

Carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning is a remarkable feat for any MLB pitcher. Doing it twice in the span of 18 days is even crazier.

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Blue Jays made the right call to try for no-hitter

Blue Jays made right call to try for no-hitter despite heavy workload for Bowden Francis

The Toronto Blue Jays have thrown just one no-hitter in their franchise history. On Saturday, Bowden Francis came extraordinarily close to becoming the second pitcher to ever throw one for the franchise when he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 25, 2024

Blue Jays place RHP Bowden Francis (forearm) on 15-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis. Francis, who turned 28 on Monday, pitched two scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Kansas City.