Despite Major League Baseball's lockout since early December, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette said his ramp-up before spring training has been largely unchanged. Bichette has been getting swings in a batting cage and at a local high school field with teammates Danny Jansen, Teoscar Hernandez and Santiago Espinal. He has also worked closely with his father and former big-leaguer, Dante Bichette, after he resigned from his role as Blue Jays special assistant during the lockout. The 23-year-old really impressed in his first full season in the majors in 2021, hitting .298 with 29 home runs, 102 RBI, 121 runs and 25 stolen bases in 159 games. Bichette loses some luster in leagues that count on-base percentage due to a low walk rate, but his incredible 2021 campaign has made him a mid-first-round pick in fantasy drafts.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a bit of a rough time at the plate against the Minnesota Twins this past weekend before breaking through on Sunday. He went just 2-for-13 with no extra-base hits and six strikeouts over the first three games of the series. However, on Sunday, he put together a 2-for-4 outing with a double and a run scored, helping the team secure a 5-2 victory. Bichette has had a strong month of September overall, slashing .313/.340/.495 with five home runs, three stolen bases, 17 RBI and 18 runs. He's notched his first career 20-20 season with 26 home runs and 23 stolen bases. Expect for him to be a hot commodity in fantasy drafts come next spring.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette paced the offense on Wednesday by driving in five runs to help his club defeat the Rays 6-3 in the series finale. He got the scoring started early by homering off Michael Wacha in the first inning for a three-run shot before adding a sac fly and an RBI single to finish the contest going 2-for-5. The 23-year-old is having an outstanding first full season in the majors with 25 HR, 111 runs, 93 RBI, 22 SB, and a .293 BA in 143 games. Managers should continue to ride his five-category production the rest of the way as we close in on the season's end.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette paced the offense on Wednesday by driving in five runs to help his club defeat the Rays 6-3 in the series finale. He got the scoring started early by homering off Michael Wacha in the first inning for a three-run shot before adding a sac fly and an RBI single to finish the contest going 2-for-5. The 23-year-old is having an outstanding first full season in the majors with 25 HR, 111 runs, 93 RBI, 22 SB, and a .293 BA in 143 games. Managers should continue to ride his five-category production the rest of the way as we close in on the season's end.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been locked in at the plate in September so far after struggling a bit in August. Last month, he slashed .250/.293/.343 with just two home runs. His .636 OPS in August was his lowest month-long OPS of the year. However, through 14 games in September, Bichette has already tallied three home runs and six multi-hit efforts while slashing .333/.377/.526. Bichette has 24 home runs and 22 stolen bases on the year to go along with a stellar .291/.340/.463 slash line. His all-around proficiency makes him an extremely valuable asset in all rotisserie leagues and head-to-head categories leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a terrific day at the plate on Sunday, going 4-for-4 in the club's 8-0 win over the Athletics. The 23-year-old hit one double and three singles, scoring a pair of runs while driving in one as he is now riding a nice 10-game hitting streak. For the season, Bichette is hitting .293 with 21 HR, 103 runs, 82 RBI, and 21 SB through 132 games in his first full big-league season. He's living up to draft day expectations with superb five-category production, and managers should expect more of the same as we enter the final weeks of the 2021 season.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a solid game in the team's 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored. He is now riding a seven-game hitting streak that has included two doubles and a home run. He's only struck out a total of three times over the seven-game stretch. The 23-year-old is slashing .286/.336/.455 over 129 games on the year. He has 21 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 81 RBI and 98 runs. He's been a standout performer in all fantasy formats, but has been especially valuable in rotisserie leagues and head-to-head categories leagues thanks to his versatility. We could see him go as early as the top of the second round in those formats next year.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette led the team's offense on Sunday with three base hits as his club was defeated by the Tigers 5-3. He finished the day going 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, and a run scored while batting out of the leadoff for the third day in a row. Bichette has now cycled through each of the top-four spots in the Jays order this season accumulating 20 HR, 91 runs, 77 RBI, and a .287 BA in 120 games. The 23-year-old is one of the league's brightest stars both for real life and in fantasy and managers should expect him to finish off the year with more stellar five-category production.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-5 in Tuesday's contest versus the Nationals as his club was defeated 12-6. The 23-year-old has moved back into the two-hole in the lineup with George Springer back on the shelf as he recorded a pair of singles while swiping his 18th bag of the season. Bichette is well on his way to a 20/20 campaign as he currently sits with 20 HR, 90 runs, 77 RBI, and a .287 BA, proving to be one of the top five-category contributors in the majors. His move back up the order will see him finding more run opportunities than RBI chances, but anywhere near the top of the Jays batting order is prime real estate for all counting stats.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (shin) is not in the lineup on Wednesday night due to an issue with his shin, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. McGrath reports that Bichette is dealing with shin contusions, and was feeling sore after Tuesday's doubleheader. Bichette is currently being considered day-to-day, and manager Charlie Montoyo said that the team does not believe this issue will require a stint on the injured list. With Bichette out Wednesday, Marcus Semien is getting the start at shortstop while Breyvic Valera enters the lineup at second base and is batting eighth in the order. Managers should keep an eye out for further updates on Bichette's condition, but expect him to return within the next few days.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette belted his 20th homer of the campaign on Thursday, propelling his team to a 3-0 win over the Indians. His two-run shot in the fourth off starter Triston McKenzie was a no-doubter to left field to open up the scoring, and he also added an RBI single to provide all the offense for his club. The 23-year-old is now slashing .293/.344/.484 with 84 runs, 76 RBI, and 17 steals through 106 games as he sets his sights on a 30/20 season. The future is bright for Bichette in real life and in fantasy considering 2021 will go down as his first full big-league campaign.

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette flashed his talents in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox by homering and swiping a base in the club's return home to the Rogers Centre. The 23-year-old swatted a two-run shot in the seventh inning to provide his team with some much needed insurance runs as he finished the game going 2-for-4 with two runs. Since his move to the cleanup spot a week ago, the All-Star is hitting .423 with 3 HR and 10 RBI to pad his impressive 2021 numbers. He's now up to a .298 BA on the campaign with 19 HR, 71 RBI, 81 runs, and 16 SB, proving to be one of the league's best five-category fantasy star.

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox rallied late for the second straight game, beating Toronto 5-4 on Monday night in the opener of an important series for the Blue Jays. Boston star Rafael Devers added a solo homer on the four-year anniversary of his first major-league shot. Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer for fourth-place Toronto, which fell to 10½ games behind in the East. Adam Ottavino (3-3) worked a scoreless inning for the win. Matt Barnes got the final three outs for his 22nd save. Toronto starter Thomas Hatch made just his second big-league start after being sidelined with a shoulder impingement since spring training. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Trevor Richards (1-1) took the loss. ANGELS 6, ROCKIES 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitched seven strong innings and hit an early RBI single as Los Angeles beat Colorado. Ohtani (5-1) gave up one run and five... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox rallied late for the second straight game, beating Toronto 5-4 on Monday night in the opener of an important series for the Blue Jays. Boston star Rafael Devers added a solo homer on the four-year anniversary of his first major-league shot. Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer for fourth-place Toronto, which fell to 10½ games behind in the East. Adam Ottavino (3-3) worked a scoreless inning for the win. Matt Barnes got the final three outs for his 22nd save. Toronto starter Thomas Hatch made just his second big-league start after being sidelined with a shoulder impingement since spring training. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Trevor Richards (1-1) took the loss. ANGELS 6, ROCKIES 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitched seven strong innings and hit an early RBI single as Los Angeles beat Colorado. Ohtani (5-1) gave up one run and five... [More]