Blue Jays: I can’t believe it, but Bo Bichette has me watching video games

With no Major League Baseball to watch on the television these days, I can’t believe it, but I’ve actually been watching Bo Bichette play video games. This is where we’re at now.

Entertainment has taken on a whole new meaning value in society with the Coronavirus pandemic keeping us all at home. That’s especially the case because we haven’t had any major sports to watch for well over a month, and it’s starting to have an effect on some of us.

For example, never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I’d watch someone else play video games, unless I was in the room hanging out with them. This is a phenomenon that I’ve noticed with kids over the last several years, and I’ve always thought it was absolutely ridiculous that they would spend time watching each other play games on Youtube channels.

And yet, there I was last night, tuning in for a little while to catch Bo Bichette taking part in the MLB the Show player’s league that’s been going on for the last couple of weeks. The charismatic young shortstop managed to pick up another three wins last night, moving his overall record to 12-4.

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For those of you that may be interested, Bichette could actually have a shot to win this whole thing, or at least finish among the top of the group. Thankfully MLB.com is keeping track of the standings, and as of this writing late on Thursday evening Bichette is second in the AL East division behind Blake Snell of the Tampa Bay Rays at 14-3. Other “contenders” might be Lucas Giolito of the White Sox (14-8), Gavin Lux of the Dodgers (16-6), Jeff McNeil of the Mets (15-6), and probably the pace setter, Joey Gallo at 19-4.

If you’re looking to check out Bichette’s next round of match-ups, he “plays” again on both Friday and Sunday to finish up the tournament round. On Friday he’ll face off against Juan Soto of the Nationals, Eduardo Rodriguez of the Red Sox, Amir Garrett of the Reds, and Niko Goodrum of the Tigers. To finish things up on Sunday, Bichette will square off against Rhys Hoskins of the Phillies, Brett Phillips of the Royals, Tommy Kahnle of the Yankees, Hunter Pence of the Giants, and Cole Tucker of the Pirates.

These fun little games are broadcast on either Youtube or on Twitch, and fans can tune in for no cost. It obviously doesn’t take the place of real baseball at all, but for a little while, it’ll entertain you a bit at least. Take me for example, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would watch grown men playing video games, but here we are.