Kevin Pillar Clarifies ‘Best Team’ Remark, Backs Blue Jays Over Dodgers

7 months ago

Kevin Pillar Clarifies ‘Best Team’ Remark, Backs Blue Jays Over Dodgers

Responding to a fan who mocked his “best players vs best TEAM” line, Pillar clarified he respects the Dodgers’ culture: “Been in that clubhouse… guys genuinely care for each other.” But he doubled down: “The Blue Jays are the better team when it comes to team baseball.” Pillar, who has been with both teams, framed it as “just my opinion.”

By Tanish Chachra

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He ‘Doesn’t Like the Dodgers’ After NLCS Exit

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He ‘Doesn’t Like the Dodgers’ After NLCS Exit

After the Bucks’ season opener vs the Wizards, Antetokounmpo leaned into his Brewers fandom after being asked about his opinion on Shohei Ohtani: “I don’t like the Dodgers. They beat my Brewers.” He said he attended two postseason games, then “stopped paying attention.” But he praised the Dodgers' ace: “This guy… [Blake] Snell, right? Very cold-blooded. I liked him.”

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Milwaukee Brewers Promote Matt Arnold to President of Baseball Operations and GM

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Milwaukee Brewers Promote Matt Arnold to President of Baseball Operations and GM

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Shane Bieber Delivers ‘Uncanny Confidence’ Message for Blue Jays WS Bid

7 months ago

Shane Bieber Delivers ‘Uncanny Confidence’ Message for Blue Jays WS Bid

“Uncanny confidence,” Bieber told MLB Network, praising how the Blue Jays “flush” losses and feel “never out of anything.” The Blue Jays reach their first World Series since 1993 against the reigning champion Dodgers. Trevor Plouffe said the Blue Jays' offense “puts the ball in play,” a troublesome blend for star arms like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell.

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Kevin Pillar Heads Back to Toronto for First World Series Experience

7 months ago

Kevin Pillar Heads Back to Toronto for First World Series Experience

Pillar said he’s returning to Toronto after “almost 11 years” without a World Series. “Happy to ride on the back of this Blue Jays team and get a chance to experience my first WS,” he wrote, calling it “very competitive, best players vs best TEAM. Can’t wait to watch!” The Dodgers are travelling to Rogers Centre for Game 1.

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