In ‘awesome’ spring start, Blue Jays’ Berrios rebounds from WBC struggles

Baseball
Published 22.03.2023
In ‘awesome’ spring start, Blue Jays’ Berrios rebounds from WBC struggles

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Like so many others, Jose Berrios loved watching the World Baseball Classic’s memorable end. Shohei Ohtani towards Mike Trout with the event on the road. It’s a matchup that had Berrios’s full consideration.

“I mean, that was amazing,” the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander mentioned. “One of the best pitchers against one of the best hitters. What more do you want?”

But whereas Trout and Ohtani carried out on the peak of their skills all through the WBC, Berrios struggled in his lone look for Puerto Rico, an abbreviated begin towards Venezuela through which eight of the 11 hitters he confronted reached. Fastball command eluded Berrios, a lot because it did throughout a 2022 season that ended with a 5.23 ERA. He allowed six runs, 5 of which have been earned, earlier than getting pulled.

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-638026” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323103277112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323103277112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323103277112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-638026” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: true,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323103277112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323103277112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/spring-training-highlights-blue-jays-2-orioles-1-2/”
});
});

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-114533” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323103277112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323103277112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323103277112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-114533” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: false,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323103277112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323103277112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/spring-training-highlights-blue-jays-2-orioles-1-2/”
});
});

.acf-block-preview .br-video-thumbnail::earlier than {
content material: “”;
place: absolute;
high: 45%;
left: 50%;
remodel: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-moz-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-ms-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-o-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-webkit-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
width: 20px;
peak: 0px;
border-top: 14px strong clear;
border-left: 22px strong #fff;
border-bottom: 14px strong clear;
margin-left: 3px;
}

Far from perfect, and to additional complicate issues, the WBC disrupted the standard rhythm of the 28-year-old’s ramp-up. He went 10 days between begins, throwing bullpen periods to remain sharp however lacking precious probabilities to face opposing hitters.

With that in thoughts, Wednesday’s outing towards the visiting Baltimore Orioles took on added significance. As opening day approaches, it’s turning into tougher to brush apart struggles as early-spring noise and there’s additionally the matter of build up stamina.

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-688456” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323096029112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323096029112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323096029112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-688456” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: true,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323096029112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323096029112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/mowing-em-down-blue-jays-berrios-strikes-out-the-side-in-first-inning-vs-orioles/”
});
});

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-954119” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323096029112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323096029112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323096029112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-954119” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: false,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323096029112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323096029112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/mowing-em-down-blue-jays-berrios-strikes-out-the-side-in-first-inning-vs-orioles/”
});
});

.acf-block-preview .br-video-thumbnail::earlier than {
content material: “”;
place: absolute;
high: 45%;
left: 50%;
remodel: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-moz-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-ms-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-o-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-webkit-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
width: 20px;
peak: 0px;
border-top: 14px strong clear;
border-left: 22px strong #fff;
border-bottom: 14px strong clear;
margin-left: 3px;
}

On Wednesday, Berrios delivered on each fronts, shutting Baltimore down for five-plus innings whereas constructing as much as 77 pitches. He allowed some onerous contact, together with a house run to Terrin Vavra, and his velocity was a bit decrease than regular (92.8 m.p.h. in comparison with 94 m.p.h. a yr in the past) however he struck out 5, generated six floor ball outs and – most significantly – established fastball command to his glove aspect.

“I thought he was awesome,” manager John Schneider said. “Fastball command was really good. He was making a very deliberate effort to throw that (pitch) more than he would in a game during the season. (He was) landing his breaking ball to all those lefties well. A really, really positive outing for him to build off of.”

Working with Alejandro Kirk, Berrios pitched into the sixth inning – simply the deepest he’s labored in any of his three Grapefruit League begins – whereas wanting like somebody able to bouncing again from a disappointing 2022 marketing campaign and returning nearer to the pitcher who’s been chosen to 2 all-star video games.

“I never lost my confidence,” Berrios mentioned afterwards. “This off-season I’ve been working so hard. I want to get great results, and today I saw it. I feel healthy and strong and my pitches worked well so I feel really good”

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-906930” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323101128112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323101128112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323101128112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-906930” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: true,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323101128112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323101128112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/thought-he-was-awesome-schneider-happy-with-where-berrios-is-at-after-dominant-outing/”
});
});

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-398254” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323101128112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323101128112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323101128112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-398254” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: false,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323101128112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323101128112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/thought-he-was-awesome-schneider-happy-with-where-berrios-is-at-after-dominant-outing/”
});
});

.acf-block-preview .br-video-thumbnail::earlier than {
content material: “”;
place: absolute;
high: 45%;
left: 50%;
remodel: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-moz-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-ms-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-o-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-webkit-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
width: 20px;
peak: 0px;
border-top: 14px strong clear;
border-left: 22px strong #fff;
border-bottom: 14px strong clear;
margin-left: 3px;
}

To be truthful, this wasn’t the Orioles’ greatest lineup with the likes of Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins nowhere to be discovered.

At the identical time, it did current an actual check for Berrios since seven of Baltimore’s hitters batted from the left aspect, together with the primary 5. Such a configuration is uncommon through the common season, although Berrios will definitely see his share of lefties after a yr through which they mixed to hit .298/.351/.514 towards him.

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-324910” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323100839112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323100839112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323100839112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-324910” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: true,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323100839112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323100839112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/berrios-feeling-strong-and-healthy-after-great-bounce-back-spring-start-vs-orioles/”
});
});

var adServerUrl = “”;
var $el = $( “#video_container-516234” );
var permalink = $el.closest(‘.snet-single-article’).knowledge(‘permalink’);

/*
if ( “1” == true && ‘undefined’ !== typeof window.getIndexAds ) {
var so = {preroll:{1:{1:{siteID:191888},2:{siteID:191889}}}};
adServerUrl = window.getIndexAds( ‘http://pubads.g.doubleclick.web/gampad/advertisements?sz=640×360&cust_params=domainpercent3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326percent2Fen.sportsnet.internetpercent2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=huge&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323100839112&cmsid=384’, so, permalink);
} else {
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323100839112&cmsid=384”;
}
*/
adServerUrl = “http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640×360&cust_params=domain%3Dsportsnet.ca&iu=%2F7326%2Fen.sportsnet.web%2FVideo&ciu_szs=300×250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&unviewed_position_start=1&ad_rule=1&vid=6323100839112&cmsid=384”;
var adServerUrl_result = adServerUrl.contains(“cust_params”);
var questionString=”;
if(adServerUrl_result){
var gettheDUFI = nativeStorage.getItem(“theRED_loc”)

if(gettheDUFI){
questionString += “dufiid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
questionString += “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
var ppid = “ppid=” + gettheDUFI + ‘&’;
}

var DUFI_IP = sessionStorage.getItem(“DUFI_IP”)

if(DUFI_IP){
questionString += “dufiip=” + DUFI_IP + ‘&’;
}

adServerUrl = adServerUrl.substitute(/cust_params=/, ppid + ‘cust_params=” + encodeURIComponent(questionString) );
}

$el.after( unescape(“%3Cscript src=”” + (document.location.protocol == “https:” ? “https://sb” : “http://b”) + “.scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js” %3E%3C/script%3E”) );

$( doc ).one( “prepared’, operate() {
$( “#video_container-516234” ).SNPlayer( {
bc_account_id: “1704050871”,
bc_player_id: “JCdte3tMv”,
//autoplay: false,
//is_has_autoplay_switch: false,
bc_videos: 6323100839112,
is_has_continuous_play: “false”,
adserverurl: adServerUrl,
part: “”,
thumbnail: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6323100839112-1024×576.jpg”,
direct_url: “https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/berrios-feeling-strong-and-healthy-after-great-bounce-back-spring-start-vs-orioles/”
});
});

.acf-block-preview .br-video-thumbnail::earlier than {
content material: “”;
place: absolute;
high: 45%;
left: 50%;
remodel: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-moz-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-ms-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-o-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
-webkit-transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
width: 20px;
peak: 0px;
border-top: 14px strong clear;
border-left: 22px strong #fff;
border-bottom: 14px strong clear;
margin-left: 3px;
}

“You’ve got to adjust your game plan a little bit,” Schneider mentioned. “That’s where the back-door breaking ball came in early and then trying to bury it back-foot late. But it comes down to the heater for him.”

In that respect, Berrios took a transparent step ahead. As the picture beneath reveals, he didn’t depart fastballs up over the center of the plate – one cause the Orioles had hassle scoring. Many within the group consider that command might be important to the right-hander, who’s signed by means of 2028 on a $132-million deal.


Even past Berrios, the Blue Jays’ rotation continues to take form with opening day quickly approaching. While Mitch White was slated to throw 45 pitches in a minor-league sport Wednesday, a shoulder impingement delayed his spring debut to the purpose that he’s behind the group’s different starters.

Under these circumstances, it’d be a serious shock if anybody apart from Yusei Kikuchi broke camp because the group’s fifth starter. Following Kikuchi’s outing Thursday, Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman are slated to pitch Friday and Saturday, respectively.

While the Blue Jays aren’t anticipated to make an official announcement on their opening day starter till MLB’s coordinated reveal Friday, Manoah’s placement forward of Gausman within the rotation could also be telling. Unless the Blue Jays flip the 2, Manoah seems to be on observe to start out the season opener in St. Louis towards the Cardinals subsequent Thursday, adopted by Gausman subsequent Saturday.

.acf-block-preview .br-snippet {
show: grid;
grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
hole: 20px;
width: 100%;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 16px;
border: 1px strong #CECECE;
background-color: #FFF;
border-radius: 4px;
}
.acf-block-preview .br-snippet-info a {
text-decoration: none;
}
.acf-block-preview .br-snippet-info .br-snippet-title {
shade: #343434;
font-family: ‘roboto’;
font-size: 20px;
font-weight: 600;
line-height: 22px;
margin-bottom: 10px;
high: -3px;
}
.acf-block-preview .br-snippet-info .br-snippet-body {
shade: #343434;
font-family: ‘urw-din’;
font-size: 16px;
line-height: 20px;
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.acf-block-preview .br-snippet-info .br-snippet-link-title {
show: inline-block;
font-family: ‘urw-din’;
font-size: 16px;
list-style-type: none;
width: auto;
}
.acf-block-preview .br-snippet-info .br-snippet-link-title:not(:last-child):after ‘;
shade: #343434;

Wherever he slots into the Blue Jays’ rotation, Berrios stays a pivotal participant for the group in 2023. As such, Wednesday’s begin was actually encouraging. But after all if one dangerous WBC outing shouldn’t result in panic, one robust spring begin can’t ease all considerations both.

Far greater assessments await Berrios and he is aware of it. Still, passing this one was a needed step ahead.

“His stuff is electric,” Schneider said. “When he’s sticking the heater, he’s really good.”

.acf-block-preview .br-related-links-wrapper {
show: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
hole: 20px;
}

.acf-block-preview .br-related-links-wrapper a {
pointer-events: none;
cursor: default;
text-decoration: none;
shade: black;
}