Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy is joined by former Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada (34:56) to discuss his changeup and playoff memories with Toronto. Also, Tricia Whitaker provides the state of the Tampa Bay Rays and Ben Shulman weighs in on the Jays. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to recap the Blue Jays’ loss to the Orioles and what changes must happen to turn around their season. Afterwards, Blake answers your questions on the text line (37:21). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off loss vs. the Orioles to leave Camden Yards with a series split. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jordan Romano blowing the save - should he remain the team's closer with Yimi García dealing right now? Will Yusei Kikuchi ever get more run support? They talk about the team's offence largely no-showing once again, despite both runs coming off the bat of Bo Bichette - at what point do things need to change, and who needs to answer for it? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Julia Kreuz to discuss the bullpen and Yusei Kikuchi. Alex Fast joins the show (26:19) to explain the MLB’s new bat tracking data. Afterwards, Chris Leroux comes in-studio (49:50) to explain what makes Kikuchi successful and how extra days off impact pitchers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to recap a huge Blue Jays win vs. the Orioles. Afterwards, Kevin Brown dives deep into why the Orioles are a force this season (29:39). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra-innings win over the Orioles to open the three-game series in Baltimore! They take your calls, and get to the sickness sweeping through the team, leaving just the starting nine as the only available players - how important was this win? They discuss the outing from José Berríos, who allows just two runs over seven innings of work, and get into the bullpen as well, headlined by Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano once again. Plus, they discuss Daulton Varsho, who launched a home run, added an RBI single in extras, and made a home-run saving catch as well. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to recap the weekend series vs. the Twins which saw Alek Manoah pitch seven innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continue his hot hitting. Afterwards, Doug Fox checks in with a look at Spencer Horwitz, Eric Pardinho and others in the Blue Jays’ farm system (27:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli breaks down the Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Twins to lose the series at the Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the start from Alek Manoah, who went seven strong innings but still gave up the game-losing home run to Carlos Santana. Should Santana - who hit three home runs in this series - have been intentionally walked with a base open? Is that on John Schneider? He also gets to the changes made to the batting order, including Davis Schneider being taken out of the leadoff spot, and Daniel Vogelbach continuing to play irregularly. Is it time for a minor-league callup to Orelvis Martinez or Spencer Horwitz? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 10-8 win over the Twins at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses how the offence finally broke through, as they turned a 7-1 deficit into a 10-8 win. He gets to Davis Schneider looking great atop the batting order, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. knocking home four hits and three runs, and Bo Bichette blasting his second home run of the season. Plus, he gets to the bullpen, who held it down after Kevin Gausman only managed three innings of work, and discusses the recent play for Danny Jansen. Has he earned more playing time? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Twins to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to Yusei Kikuchi's eight innings of two-run ball in which he took a loss, the longest outing of his Blue Jays career. Is it time for the team to entertain calls on dealing Kikuchi given their record? They discuss the Jays having runners on second and third base with no outs, only for the top of the order to drive home no runs - is that luck or poor play? Plus, they debate the bullpen, and chat about the look of Davis Schneider at the top of the batting order. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Vivek Jacob to discuss his piece on Yusei Kikuchi and Cricket Night at the Rogers Centre. Afterwards, Ben Nicholson-Smith comes in-studio to recap the win vs. the Phillies and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s hitting over the last 10 games. In the final segment, Blake and Ben outline what buying and selling looks like for the Blue Jays (21:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Phillies to secure a split of the mini two-game series! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the performance from Chris Bassitt, who allowed only three hits, two earned runs, and struck out six over 6.1 IP. How important was it for Bassitt to turn in this outing after a huge loss the night before? They also discuss the offence, including Davis Schneider continuing to look great, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. potentially turning it around, and George Springer's continual leadoff role. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlin McGrath to go through reasons for optimism and pessimism for the Blue Jays. Robert Orr provides the state of the Phillies (21:53). Afterwards, Ryland Heagy of Origami Angel pops by to talk Phillies, the76ers, his new song and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss vs. the Phillies to kick off the mini two-game series in Philadelphia. They take your calls, and discuss the offence no-showing once again - how much more of this will the team endure before major changes? They get into John Schneider's ejection, Bo Bichette continuing to scuffle at the plate, and José Berríos turning in his first bad outing, including giving up a grand slam to Bryce Harper. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to discuss Aaron Sanchez reportedly joining the Buffalo Bisons, Bo Bichette’s struggles and what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent play. Following that, Andy McCullough (26:25) details what he learned while writing his book, “The Last of his Kind, Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness.” Also, Blake and Andy review the results from a recent poll at the Athletic of the top front offices in the MLB. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Alek Manoah’s re-debut with the Blue Jays, the bullpen’s inconsistency and signs Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s swing is improving. Afterwards, Thomas Nestico of TJ Stats on Patreon.com, provides insight into Manoah’s command, Kevin Gausman’s sinker and more (30:44) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 11-8 defeat vs. the Nationals to wrap up a series loss in Washington DC. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the outing from Alek Manoah - was it too soon? What happens next for Manoah when his turn in the rotation comes up again? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s grand slam, the play from the bottom of the order, and Bo Bichette continuing to look lost at the plate. Plus, they get into larger conversations, including the job security of both John Schneider and Ross Atkins at this point of the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Nationals in DC! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman throwing 5.1 IP while allowing zero runs - is the ace officially back? They get into Kevin Kiermaier hitting his first bomb of the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s up-and-down year, Bo Bichette getting ejected, and Daulton Varsho looking good in the two-spot. Afterwards, they get to Alek Manoah and expectations for what looks like his first start of the season in Sunday's rubber match. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 loss vs. the Nationals in Washington DC. They take your calls, and discuss the lack of offensive power once again, now coupled with defensive mistakes that the team hadn't shown for much of 2023. What's going on? Who needs to answer for this, players, management, or both? They chat about the top three of George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Bo Bichette, the outing from Yusei Kikuchi, and the bullpen deployment of Erik Swanson. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to look at potential changes to the batting order and the upcoming questions about the starting rotation. Afterwards, Ryan Spilborghs, who will be the colour analyst for the Blue Jays-Nationals game on Apple TV, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ hitting this season and making reads on base stealing (27:42). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Shi Davidi to recap another lacklustre performance from the offence on Wednesday night and what the Blue Jays should do with their 5th starter spot. Afterwards, Geoff Pontes gives the latest on Orelvis Martinez, Addison Barger and more (29:39). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Royals to wrap the series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and hear from Chris Bassitt after he gave up three earned runs, all in the sixth inning. Is it too much to continue ask the pitching staff and defence to walk the tightrope? They take a wide ranging look at the whole organization, including John Schneider, Ross Atkins, and the core members of this group, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Is it really time to tear things down? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Royals at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and discuss the offensive struggles once again - was that all Cole Ragans on KC's side? They also get to a pair of players who showed some signs of life, including Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is that something they can continue to build on? They get to George Springer continuing to struggle at the plate, the outing from José Berríos, and the minor league outing for Alek Manoah in the wake of Yariel Rodríguez being put on the 15-day IL. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Caleb Joseph to recap the win vs. the Royals where Addison Barger picked up his first MLB hit and the Blue Jays scored 6 runs for the first time since April 5. Afterwards, Mike Petriello discusses how Toronto can manufacture more runs and he examines how teams are using base stealing this season (27:57). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Royals to start the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get right to the offence scoring six runs for the first time since April 6 vs. the Yankees. They chat Justin Turner launching two homers, Danny Jansen crushing one on his own giveaway night, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting aboard a few times as well. Plus, they discuss the pitching, including a longer outing from Yariel Rodríguez, and Nate Pearson getting the chance to close out the top of the Royals order. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined for the full hour by Ben Nicholson-Smith to access the Blue Jays’ bats thus far, look at the peaks and valleys of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s hitting over the past few seasons and have some fun in the final segment with trivia and memorable giveaways (28:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the seven innings of one-run ball from Kevin Gausman. How important was it that the team's ace, their stopper, put an end to a five-game skid? They chat about the Yimi García-Tim Mayza decision in the eighth, the Daulton Varsho catch on a Max Muncy flyout, the George Springer catch in the ninth inning, and discuss solutions for the offence, which sputtered once again after scoring some early runs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the Dodgers at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the decision making process behind not pinch-hitting George Springer for Isiah Kiner-Falefa - why? Is that another example of the team's organizational philosophy? They chat about what a potential rebuild would entail, the performances at the plate from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, what a changed batting order could look like. Plus, they discuss Orelvis Martinez - should he be called up, positional logjam or not? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to the Dodgers at Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get into the state of the offence once more - will the bats wake up against more elite threats if they can't against Gavin Stone? They discuss the outing from Chris Bassitt and his lack of command, boos being heard for Shohei Ohtani (and his subsequent home run), and the top of the Jays order still being unable to string together competitive at-bats consistently. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined byJonah Birenbaum to analyze the top of the Blue Jays batting order and recap the loss to the Royals. Afterwards, Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson joins the show (26:21) to discuss Los Angeles’ star talent and what makes Shohei Ohtani special. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

After a near four-hour rain delay, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Royals to wrap up the road trip. They take your calls, and get to John Schneider's comments on how the delay was managed - will this be an impediment with the Dodgers arriving at the Rogers Centre on Friday? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence, and also get into the start from José Berríos in the shortened outing. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss to the Royals in Kansas City. They take your calls, and get right to the decisions of John Schneider when it comes to pinch-hitting for Daniel Vogelbach. Was it a big mistake to not pinch-hit for him? Did Justin Turner get called off the bench too late? They also discuss the offence continuing to stall, what they saw from Addison Barger in his major league debut, and Yariel Rodríguez making his third start as a Blue Jay. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Vladimir Guerrero’s costly error last night vs. the Royals and why he believes Kevin Gausman is rounding into form. Afterwards, Robert Orr pops in (30:57) to explain his award-winning baseball analytics platform. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Royals in Kansas City. They take your calls, and get right to the error from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that led to three unearned runs from Kevin Gausman. How much blame should Vladdy get here? What will - and should - the fallout be from this? They discuss the outing from Gausman himself, in which he went 6.2 IP for his longest outing of the 2024 season. Plus, they get into the offence's overall performance as it continues to be reminiscent of 2023. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black to discuss Daulton Varsho’s stellar play and what the numbers suggest about George Springer’s bat speed. Afterwards, they dive deep into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s production since his fantastic 2021 season (27:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Royals to open the four-game series in Kansas City! They discuss the outing from Yusei Kikuchi - how important was it for him to look as dominant as he did (despite the sixth inning) in yet another start? They chat another bomb from Daulton Varsho, Bo Bichette clearing the bases with a three-run triple, and Jordan Romano cashing in his 100th career save. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy speaks with Julia Kreuz to recap the weekend series vs. the Padres and touch on the noteworthy play of Davis Schneider and Ernie Clement. Afterwards, Anne Rogers discusses what’s behind the 13-9 start for a young Royals team (30:46). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Padres to wrap up the three-game series in San Diego. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Nate Pearson's role in the bullpen - was his confidence rattled after being sent down, or is Big Nate's role not that one of high leverage? They discuss Chris Bassitt's comment that the team is dealing with an illness, the play of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - especially in a critical AB late in the game - and get to the two main positives from today's outing: Davis Schneider and Ernie Clement. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Padres in San Diego for their fourth straight series victory! They take your calls, and get right to the play of Daulton Varsho, who turned in a three-hit night, including a mammoth three-run bomb early on. With five home runs in ten games, is he turning it around offensively to go with his stellar defensive work? They also chat José Berríos turning in six more innings of scoreless ball, Ernie Clement driving in a crucial insurance run, and the bullpen continuing to provide the Jays with lots of options late in games. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Padres in the series opener at Petco Park! He takes your texts, and gets right to the performance from the pitching staff, including another great start from Yariel Rodríguez, who notched seven strikeouts over four innings of work. Could his pitch count be bumped up the next time out? Plus, the bullpen - notably Yimi García - continues to look dominant, while the offence turns in some early runs for a change. Afterwards, Sho chats Daulton Varsho's defensive work in the outfield, and gets to some MiLB news from Alek Manoah and Orelvis Martinez. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Yariel Rodriguez, who starts on Friday vs. the Padres, Kevin Gausman and the rest of the Blue Jays starting rotation. Afterwards, Kyle Glaser provides the state of the Padres and analyzes what makes Matt Waldron’s knuckleball different from other specialists (30:45). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy speaks with Ben Clemens of FanGraphs about Kevin Kiermaier and the league-wide decrease in stolen bases. Afterwards, Dan Shulman joins the show to recap the loss to the Yankees, what’s behind Daulton Varsho’s hot start and more (23:16). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 loss vs. the Yankees at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the top of the ninth inning - why was Erik Swanson put into a high leverage role late for his first appearance off the IL? Why was Chad Green not available? They debate the bullpen usage, including whether or not Jordan Romano could have pitched a second day in a row. Plus, they get to the offence showing more signs of life, including two home runs from Daulton Varsho, and a rebound outing for Kevin Gausman after a tough few starts to begin the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Yankees at Rogers Centre to win their third straight series! They take your calls, and discuss Yusei Kikuchi's nine strikeouts vs. the Yankees - is he, as Jeff says, the Yankees' daddy? They get into the timely hits from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, more high leverage appearances from Yimi Garcia, and discuss what they saw from both Danny Jansen and Jordan Romano in their returns to the active roster. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Yankees to open the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and get right to Chris Bassitt's 6.1 IP of one-run ball - is the starting rotation rounding back into form? They get into the play of the bullpen, including more phenomenal work from Yimi Garcia, and great outings from Tim Mayza and Chad Green. How do things shake out when Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson return? Plus, Alejandro Kirk has looked great in the last few games - will it be good for him to get some rest when Danny Jansen is back in the lineup? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 win over the Rockies to take the series at Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss another terrific outing from José Berríos, who didn't allow a run over seven scoreless innings. What is the view on Berríos when it comes to the 'ace' conversation? They chat Justin Turner knocking home three runs - is he, without a doubt, the team's best hitter right now? Plus, they chat Nate Pearson's role in the bullpen, who gets sent down when Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson returns, Alejandro Kirk reaching safely four times, the imminent return of Danny Jansen, and the play of Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Rockies at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the debut of Yariel Rodríguez, who notched six strikeouts while allowing just one run over 3.2 IP - how impressive was it for a guy who had never set foot on a Major League mound before? They discuss the dominance shown by Yimi Garcia - is there any way he unseats Jordan Romano as the closer of this team, or is it simply a good problem to have? Plus, they discuss the afternoon from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., including his baserunning efforts and offensive performance. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-4 loss to the Rockies at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and discuss another bizarre outing from Kevin Gausman, who allowed six earned runs and 10 hits on 3.2 IP. Is there something to be concerned about after now two subpar outings? They get into the offence underperforming yet again, and chat about Daulton Varsho and his place on the team after clubbing his first home run of 2024. Plus, Yariel Rodriguez is tabbed for Saturday's start - what should everyone expect? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 extra innings loss to the Mariners at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen usage - Yimi Garcia, Tim Mayza, and Mitch White all made appearances with varying results. Should Garcia have pitched more? What's up with Mayza so far this season? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mammoth home run, the rest of the offence (Vladdy included), and Yusei Kikuchi allowing one run along with nine strikeouts over six innings of work. Should he have come out for another inning? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Mariners to guarantee their first series win of the season! They take your calls, and get right to the 115 pitches hurled by Chris Bassitt over 6.2 IP - after two so-so starts to begin the year, is it a good sign he can go so deep this early? They get into how it helped out the bullpen, and how both Trevor Richards and Chad Green closed things out. Plus, Bo Bichette smashed his first homer of the season - how does Bo's swing look these days? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Mariners in the first home game of 2024! They take your calls and get right to the 6.2 IP from José Berríos - is he still, somehow, an underrated member of this starting rotation? They get into the bullpen usage, big plays from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and also discuss the new digs for both the Blue Jays themselves and the fans down at the Rogers Centre. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss to the Yankees, a defeat that brings them back to Toronto at 4-6 on the season. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offensive power outage once again - what are the key differences between the Jays and most teams across MLB? They chat about Bowden Francis giving up a grand slam to Giancarlo Stanton, the play of Alejandro Kirk (especially cleaning up), and how the offence improves with a lengthy homestand coming up. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 9-8 loss vs. the Yankees in New York. They take your texts, and get right to the 1.1 IP from Kevin Gausman, the shortest of his Blue Jays career - what happened? Did the cold truly affect his outing that much? They chat about the offence scoring eight runs, and whether or not that's a good sign going forward. Plus, they discuss Ernie Clement and Davis Schneider needing to play every day, the late-game situation with Daniel Vogelbach and whether he should have been pinch-run for, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to have an up-and-down season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Yankees in New York! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the decision from John Schneider to pinch-hit Ernie Clement late in this game for an offensive spark - should he play more? What's up with the overall offensive power outages throughout the season so far? Plus, they get to Yusei Kikuchi's 5.1 IP of zero-run, seven-strikeout ball, and chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing decisions as of late. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by The FAN's Blue Jays radio voice, Ben Shulman, to preview the upcoming Yankees series with a look back on Yusei Kikuchi’s performance in his first start of the year. Afterwards, Paul Sporer of Fangraphs discusses what goes into his Starting Pitcher Chart, expectations for Marcus Stroman, breakout candidates on the hill and the anticipated pitching duel in the Blue Jays-Yankees series (20:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-0 loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park. They take your calls, and get right to the offence, which leaves Houston having scored two runs in three games. Does this go beyond analytics at this point? Is the offence's sample size truly these seven games in 2024 alongside the 162 games in 2023? Should Marcus Stroman practice throwing a changeup ahead of Friday's series opener against the Yankees? Plus, they discuss how to divvy up blame at this stage of the season, whether it's on the players, the front office, or perhaps both. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park! They take your calls, and get right to the two-run bomb from Davis Schneider with the Jays down to their final out - should he get more playing time? They discuss the pitch from Josh Hader that Schneider smoked, and chat about the job that the Jays bullpen did late, including from Yimi Garcia and Chad Green. Plus, they get into the start from José Berríos and his work in navigating a tough Astros lineup while holding down a one-run game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays getting no-hit by Ronel Blanco in a 10-0 defeat vs. the Astros at Minute Maid Park. They take your calls, and discuss the feeble offensive performance - why was there no response to Blanco's changeup over the course of the evening? They also get into Bowden Francis' start in which he gave up seven earned runs over 5.1 IP - was it nerves, was it the Astros batters, or both? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 9-2 win over the Rays to grab a series split at Tropicana Field! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the outing from Justin Turner, which saw him knock home four runs, including a solo shot. How important is it to have his bat in the middle of the Blue Jays order? They chat about Kevin Gausman's start, which saw him notch six strikeouts over 4.1 IP - how encouraging was it to see the fastball and splitter both working in tandem? Plus, they get to Ernie Clement's play at shortstop in Bo Bichette's absence, Davis Schneider smashing his first home run of 2024, and how you split time between the glut of talented infielders on the team. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. They take your calls and texts, and get to the lack of offence - are the echoes of 2023 too similar to what people have gotten through three games in 2024? They chat about the Génesis Cabrera scuffle with Jose Caballero, Justin Turner pinch-hitting late in the game, and Bo Bichette's defence through the first few games. Plus, Yusei Kikuchi only goes 4.1 IP, and Ernie Clement shines defensively - should he get more run as the team's third baseman? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss vs. the Rays at Tropicana Field. They discuss the start from Chris Bassitt - despite giving up a third-inning grand slam to Brandon Lowe, was he also let down by the defence behind him? As a part of that conversation, they discuss Bo Bichette's defence, and also factor in the play of Rays starter Aaron Civale. Plus, they get to George Springer hitting a home run in his second straight game, and the hitting of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. through two games. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 win over the Rays to kick off the 2024 MLB season! They take your calls, and discuss the moonshot from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is that a harbinger of good things to come? They get into big bombs from George Springer and Cavan Biggio as well - should Biggio be in consideration for an everyday player (even if it's not always at second base)? Plus, José Berríos spins the ball well, as he gets through six innings of two-run ball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of theScore to discuss upcoming roster decisions, reasons for optimism, how the bullpen will shake out and batting order curiosities. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss the 40-man roster, who could have a Davis Schneider-type impact on Toronto and the bullpen depth on the team. Also, Keegan touches on why he’s optimistic Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return to form. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Ben Nicholson-Smith discuss John Schneider’s 40-man roster decisions and who the 5th starter will be going into Opening Day. Also, they analyze the competition for the final remaining reliever spots and who has looked the best in Spring Training. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Phillies in the penultimate Spring Training game of 2024. They take your texts, and discuss the outing from Chris Bassitt in his final Spring start, as well as the bullpen usage for Chad Green, Génesis Cabrera, and Yimi Garcia. Afterwards, with the regular season around the corner, it's time for some bold predictions - Sho and Daniele share some predictions of their own, get to some thoughts from the listeners, and hear from Ben Nicholson-Smith, Blake Murphy, Nick Ashbourne, Ben Shulman, Julia Kreuz, and Jeff Blair, all of whom take some swings at both positive and negative results ahead of Opening Day. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 10-7 loss to the Tigers in Spring Training action down in Dunedin. They take your texts, and get to an uneven performance from Yusei Kikuchi - is it fair to be worried about his spring outings despite a limited sample size? They discuss the bullpen showings from Nate Pearson and Zach Pop, and also ask the question: if Jordan Romano is forced to be out for any length of time, who gets the closing job? Plus, they get into Kevin Kiermaier escaping serious injury, the backup catcher situation being sorted, and George Springer looking ready for the regular season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-4 win over the Twins in Spring Training action down in Dunedin! They take your texts, and get to the spring debut of Yariel Rodriguez - was his promising start something to get excited about? They chat about the outings from Mitch White and Nate Pearson, and discuss George Springer and Kevin Kiermaier blasting a few home runs. Plus, they discuss the 5-5 split squad tie between the Jays and Phillies in Clearwater, which featured a Joey Votto home run off Zack Wheeler - can he still bang? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 10-9 loss to the Yankees in Spring Training action down in Tampa. They take your texts, and discuss what they saw from Daulton Varsho, who stole three bases and added a hit and a walk - how will Varsho acquit himself after a tough 2023? They also chat about Payton Henry, who is battling Brian Serven for the second catcher spot following Danny Jansen's wrist injury. Did he do enough to separate himself? Plus, they debate the final three spots available for position players this spring - who do you take to fill out the roster, and where does Daniel Vogelbach stand in that race? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 11-6 loss to the Orioles in Dunedin. They get into the start from Yusei Kikuchi, who gave up five earned runs early on before settling down - any worry there at this point in the spring? They chat about the bullpen, including Chad Green and Erik Swanson - how much does Green have to do in order to change his place in the bullpen order? With split squad action also happening in Sarasota, they get to Ernie Clement banging a three-run bomb off Corbin Burnes, and debate Brian Serven vs. Payton Henry as the organization's third catcher. Plus, with a busy week now wrapped up, they also chat about Ricky Tiedemann's outing, Joey Votto signing a minor league deal, and Josh Donaldson calling it a career. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the Red Sox in Spring Training action down in Fort Myers. They take your texts, and get to the second spring dinger from Alejandro Kirk - is this a sign he might be closer to his 2022 offensive form? They chat Addison Barger, who made some impressive throws from the outfield - how much more does he have to do in order to be in consideration for the Opening Day roster? Plus, they discuss some Ricky Tiedemann updates from Dunedin, and how he could be close to live game action in the coming days. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 Spring Training loss to the Braves down in Dunedin. They take your texts, and get to the work at the hot corner by Isiah Kiner-Falefa - is he ready to be the (almost) everyday third baseman? Plus, Danny Jansen looks ready for the regular season - how much are expectations for him tempered by his injury woes of the past? Afterwards, they chat about the pitching, including a start from Chris Bassitt, and a solid 2.1 IP from Bowden Francis. If Alek Manoah isn't ready for the regular season, could Francis be relied upon as the team's fifth starter? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' first road game of the Spring campaign, a 12-6 loss vs. the Yankees in Tampa. They take your texts, and chat about buying and selling Jays narratives following two spring games. Julia focuses on Davis Schneider after a terrific diving grab in left field - could that be a home for him this season? Sho gets to Orelvis Martinez and his eye at the plate - is there any chance he breaks camp with the team? Plus, they chat about the multi-inning relief options available to the team, and discuss how Cody Bellinger being re-signed by the Cubs could have a domino effect on Matt Chapman's potential contract status. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' Spring Training opener vs. the Phillies in Dunedin! They take your texts and get to what they saw out of the names to watch on the mound, including starter Chad Dallas, and relief options Nate Pearson, Zach Pop, and Yosver Zulueta. Plus, what are they buying this early in the spring campaign? They get to Pearson showing off a splitter, Orelvis Martinez at the plate, Bo Bichette's potential for stealing more bases, and the importance of Daulton Varsho getting in an early groove. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Blake Murphy and Ben Nicholson-Smith reset the Blue Jays offseason in the aftermath of Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers. After a debriefing from the Ohtani chase and the lessons learned, they examine what the top of the free agent market now looks like, including a dramatic drop-off after Ohtani. They also discuss a number of available position player free agents, explore the idea of adding pitching and dealing from a position of strength, and get to possible trade targets from teams who might need to shed some salary by March. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Blake Murphy and Jeff Blair react live to the breaking news regarding superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers after the Jays were believed to be a finalist. They welcome Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi (6:53) to discuss how the Jays' front office will approach the rest of free agency. Then, Bill Shaikin (36:11) of the L.A. Times shares what the Dodgers are getting in Ohtani, what led to the decision, and more. Next, Ben Nicholson-Smith (51:21) joins the show to discuss which free agents the Jays could look towards next. Finally, Blake and Jeff talk about the creativity we could see from the Jays front office. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Central’s Caleb Joseph ahead of Mark Shapiro’s end of season media availability to discuss what they expect to hear from the Jays’ President and more on how the season ended. After Shapiro addressed the media and announced GM Ross Atkins will be returning in 2024, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins Blair and Barker with his thoughts on how Shapiro handled the questioning (01:07:50). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy kicks off the final Jays Talk Plus of the season with a full recap of the Blue Jays’ unceremonious exit from the 2023 MLB playoffs. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath promptly addresses the prominent issue at hand, soon to be known as ‘The Berrios Ultimatum’, before taking a look ahead to the looming offseason (12:47). Later on, Blake welcomes former MLB pitcher John Axford to offer his unique viewpoint on the pitching change, and shed some light on the influence of analytics in pre-game choices and when it becomes more fitting to empower the player over the game situation (36:54). In the second hour, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel helps us understand impulsive decisions made at the team level, the importance of trusting the investments made in players to carry out their roles effectively, and how analytics can be communicated more effectively from top management down (51:52). Next up, former Blue Jays Bullpen Coach Matt Buschmann provides an inside look at the behind-the-scenes decision-making processes that fans typically aren't privy to, such as the intricacies and various "what-if" scenarios considered (01:06:34). To wrap up this season of Jays Talk Plus, MLB.com's Jon Morosi helps us put a final bow on the team’s early exit from the playoffs, before shifting the focus to team-specific offseason matters including player movement and free agent options (01:24:25). Thank you all for listening - see you next season! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker wrap up the Blue Jays' 2023 season following the 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Twins. They take your calls, and discuss the decision to yank José Berríos in the fourth inning for Yusei Kikuchi. Does John Schneider wear that decision? Should he have defied the higher-ups if it was a decision from above him? They chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting picked off at second base, and a missed Matt Chapman frozen rope down the line - how many missed opportunities can there be in tight ballgames? Plus, they discuss what comes next and what kind of changes are on the horizon for 2024. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy kicks off the show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss yesterday afternoon to open their Wild Card playoff series against the Twins. He is then joined by the pride of New Westminster, British Columbia, and current Twins Analyst with Bally Sports, Justin Morneau! He offers his immediate insights on Minnesota's relief after finally breaking their 18-game playoff losing streak, before delving into how the young Twins hitters attacked Kevin Gausman, highlighted the impressive performance of rookie Royce Lewis. Later in the hour, Blake welcomes MLB.com's Keegan Matheson to revisit the investigation into Gausman’s missing run support, clarify that Bo Bichette's baserunning error might not have been as egregious as it initially appeared, the conclude by speculating about the potential unconfirmed starting pitcher for the Jays in Game 3, if necessary (25:46). Next up, Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman provides a comprehensive recap of the Jays' offensive struggles and crucial missed opportunities in Game 1, before looking ahead to identify the best approach to deal with Sonny Gray tonight (51:18). To wrap up the show, Mike Petriello of MLB.com reflects on how the city of Minnesota confronted their playoff challenges, highlights the numerous Twins players on the roster that hit for power, but not volume, and concludes by sharing his prediction for a potential Game 3 (01:17:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Twins in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series at Target Field. They take your calls, and get to the outing from Kevin Gausman in which he could only complete four innings - was he tipping his pitches? How did the Twins lay off the splitter so effectively? They chat about the Bo Bichette run decision following a Jorge Polanco error - bad decision by Bo or great throw from Carlos Correa? Plus, they get to the overall performance of the offence, and whether or not they failed to take advantage of Pablo Lopez and the Twins bullpen. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy kicks things off preparing for this afternoon's Wild Card matchup in Minneapolis. He is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith, Senior MLB Editor at Sportsnet, to explore the expected pitching matchups, the unveiling of rosters, and potential omissions. Next up, Lance Brozdowski from Marquee Sports Network furthers the discussion with a deep dive into tonight's starters, which team has the bullpen advantage, and how the Jays stack up against the other playoff contenders (33:20). Moving into the second hour, Ben Clemens from FanGraphs joins the show to dissect his Wild Card preview piece for the Jays-Twins matchup (55:23). This includes discussions about the released rosters and the impact of injuries on both teams, with Ben also sharing his thoughts on which series around the league should generate the most interest. Wrapping up today's show is MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park, who reviews the Twins' playoff roster and shares his take on Minnesota's 18-game playoff losing streak (01:15:09). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The second season is here! Blake Murphy kicks off Jays Talk Plus by providing a brief overview of Toronto's weekend series and the festivities that followed the clinch. He is later joined by Jonah Birenbaum, Senior Editor at TheScore, who outlines why the Jays have reasons to be optimistic as they head into the playoffs and why it would be a mistake to underestimate the Twins. In the latter part of the hour, Jon Morosi from MLB Network joins, opening with praise the potential farewells of four sure-fire Hall of Famers, including Cabrera, Wainwright, Greinke, and Votto. They then dive deep into a preview of Wild Card week, discussing all four matchups, including the Jays/Twins series, and debating the MLB's decision to go with dual overlap games versus a quadruple-header format (31:05). During the final hour, Sportsnet Producer Chris Black joins in-studio for an extended discussion. They begin by weighing the pros and cons of playing afternoon games at Target Field, before delving into a comprehensive review of the 2023 Blue Jays' regular season (51:32). From there, they explore potential roster decisions, game strategies, and share their overall expectations for the first round (01:20:15). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-8 loss to the Rays to wrap the season at 89-73 overall. They take your calls, and discuss the coming playoff matchup, as they will be headed to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins - is that a positive for the team given the season to-date? Plus, they discuss the work accomplished by both John Schneider and Ross Atkins over the whole year, the offence and how it has fared, and we hear from a number of Jays during their champagne-soaked clubhouse celebrations. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 loss to the Rays at the Rogers Centre in extra innings. They take your calls, and get to the decisions that saw Jordan Romano enter the game in the eighth inning and Jordan Hicks take the mound in both the ninth and tenth - were those the right moves? Brandon Belt entered the game late as a pinch hitter - could he have just been in the starting lineup if that was the case? They also discuss the outing from Hyun-jin Ryu - was that the last time he will be seen in a Jays uniform? Plus, they get to the four-way tie scenario that could await the Blue Jays depending on out-of-town results from the Rangers, Astros, and Mariners. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Rays to open the series at Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get right to the playoff clinching scenarios, as the team's magic number is down to one after the victory. They discuss the play of the offence, including big swings from Matt Chapman, Alejandro Kirk, and Cavan Biggio, and also discuss the outing from Yusei Kikuchi. Plus, they debate - should the team make the playoffs - the difference between playing Tampa and Minnesota in the postseason. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy starts the show with a summary of the previous day's crucial victory against the Yankees, avoiding a series sweep with a 6-0 shutout win. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath stops by to discuss the remarkable achievement of the "unbelievable competitor" Chris Bassitt, before providing a brief preview of the potential Wild Card series between the Blue Jays and Rays. In the second half hour, MLB.com's Adam Berry hops aboard to review the Rays' season as a whole, highlighting both their early successes and challenges, before delving into the team's concerns regarding injuries heading into the playoffs (31:21). Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner kicks off the second hour with his perspective on Chris Bassitt's performance throughout the season, potential starting lineups for the upcoming week, and the cost of not securing a playoff spot ahead of this weekend (51:35). Levi Weaver from The Athletic wraps up this week with a comprehensive analysis of the various scenarios and potential outcomes for the A.L. and N.L. Wild Card candidates during the upcoming weekend (01:15:05). To conclude, they reflect on the 2023 Major League Baseball season, discussing the surprise contenders and the impact of rule changes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Yankees at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get right to the start from Chris Bassitt, who notched 12 Ks over 7.2 IP, as he hit 200 IP for the first time in his career. How good has he been in 2023? Does he deserve a Game 2 playoff start in a potential Wild Card series? Plus, they chat about the revamped lineup, including Bo Bichette batting cleanup, and both Daulton Varsho and Matt Chapman going yard at the bottom of the order. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jays Talk Plus with Blake Murphy kicks off with his summary of the team’s second consecutive shutout loss to the New York Yankees. He opens up the JTP Mailbag to address the audience's ‘feelings’, questions and comments about the team amid the final week of the season. In the latter part of the hour, TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman dissects why the Blue Jays are adding complexity to their situation, deciphers the significance of certain players falling out of the 'circle of trust,' and explores why even a challenging week can still secure their postseason berth (27:04). As we step into the second hour, Blake is joined by MLB.com's Mike Petriello to discuss the impact of the Rogers Centre's revised dimensions on hitting, while being conversely auspicious for pitching and defense, and explore the idea of shaping future team rosters to align with the ballpark's characteristics. Lastly, they examine how MLB's new rule changes have influenced the rise in stolen base activity (53:34). Wrapping up today's show is Alex Eisert of FanGraphs, who delves into his latest piece on the “Quiet Brilliance of Kevin Gausman’s Splitter,” before getting into the analytics of defensive fielding data and aggressive vs. patient hitting approaches (01:20:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 loss to the Yankees at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to Gerrit Cole - the likely AL Cy Young winner - shutting down the Jays once again. Why couldn't the bats take advantage of the pitches Cole gave them? They discuss the offence being completely absent over the last two games, and chat about the decisions to pitch to Aaron Judge - bad pitches or better swings from the reigning AL MVP? Plus, they chat the makeup of the roster, and get into how basically every player on this team has been underperforming all season long. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The show kicks off with Blake Murphy summarizing last night’s 2-0 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. He is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet's Senior MLB editor, to delve into the recent struggles of Jordan Romano over his last two relief appearances, the timeline for Brandon Belt's return to form, and the strategic usage tactics the Blue Jays might employ in the upcoming week. In the latter part of the hour, Jon Morosi from MLB Network discusses the American League playoff races, starting with the Mariners' bounce-back performance, Texas ‘just about’ securing the top seed in the West, and his insights into which team appears strongest leading into the next week (32:41). Transitioning into the second hour, Joe Siddall, Blue Jays Analyst at Sportsnet, joins the conversation to share his analysis of yesterday's loss to the Bronx Bombers, explore the idea of simply deploying the best player in high-pressure situations, and conclude with a quick projection of the Blue Jays' Wild Card roster (50:50). Wrapping up today's episode, Eno Sarris from The Athletic joins and briefly reviews their collective Fantasy Baseball seasons, before diving into potential standout candidates for the 2023 Cy Young Award and how teams might utilize their likely playoff-bound starting pitchers in the coming week (01:10:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Yankees at Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to Jordan Romano giving up two runs in three pitches in the top of the ninth inning - what's with his bizarre record in tied games? Should he no longer be the closer? Is there anything still lingering from Saturday's blown save, even with the extra day off? Plus, the offence was shutout of this one - how did they not take advantage of five Michael King walks, and what did they see from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the bases loaded in the third inning? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

To kick off the show, Blake Murphy opens the show with a recap of last night’s Major League Baseball action, sans the idle Blue Jays. Following this, he is joined by Buffalo Bisons Manager, Casey Candaele to get his measure on the team’s 2023 season, including how he managed regularly losing a glut of talent due to call-ups during the year, including Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Nathen Lukes. They close the segment with a discussion on the merits and drawbacks to the use of the automatic strike zone. In the second half of the hour, Blake is joined by Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher, José Berríos, who connected with him at his charity event in Toronto. Their conversation spans various topics, including Berríos' personal journey growing up playing baseball in Puerto Rico, the recent performance of the Blue Jays, and his La Gente del Barrio Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game scheduled for December (30:57). During the final hour, Sportsnet Producer Chris Black makes an in-studio appearance for an extended discussion. They dive into the analytics behind the Blue Jays' recent run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impressive turnaround in September, the concerns about his injured knee, potential lineup changes pending Brandon Belt's return, and the discourse behind Jordan Romano's finger-related issues (50:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy kicks off Monday's episode recapping the team's successful weekend at Tropicana Field. He is then joined by Keegan Matheson, a writer for BlueJays.com, to dissect how the team might have finally overcome “The Trop Curse", before evaluating the team's overall health, rotation depth, and Davis Schneider, George Springer, and Chris Bassitt's weekends respectively. In the second segment, MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince stops by to break down the ups and downs of the Wild Card races in both leagues. They discuss how injuries could potentially disrupt the playoffs and celebrate the greatness of José Ramírez and Joey Votto (31:25). During the final hour, Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins Blake in-studio to share his thoughts on Jays' weekend series win, before diving into the team's playoff preparation and strategic considerations heading down the stretch (51:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 9-5 win over the Rays to end the weekend with a series victory at Tropicana Field! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to George Springer's big day - after launching an inside-the-park home run, and making highlight reel catches and throws, was that his best individual game as a Blue Jay? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushes two home runs, including going back-to-back with Bo Bichette - how important is it to see the top three bats in this order come alive? Plus, the bullpen gets good outings from Trevor Richards, Erik Swanson and Jordan Hicks - what should Hicks' role look like going forward? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the ninth inning in which Jordan Romano blew his fourth save of the year. John Schneider says he had a cracked fingernail - if it was bothering Romano, was that the right move? Why not use Tim Mayza? Plus, Sho gets to the Whit Merrifield send in the seventh - was it the right call to gamble on the fly ball? Afterwards, Sho discusses the offence staging the comeback down 5-0 early, and also gets to the outing from Hyun-jin Ryu, who got tagged for five earned runs over 4.1 IP. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field! They take your calls, and get right to that sixth inning in which Tyler Glasnow lost command of the strike zone - while there was some luck involved, how important was it for the Jays to take advantage of big opportunities when they presented themselves? Plus, they discuss the home run from Daulton Varsho, and the start from Chris Bassitt in which he only allowed two earned runs over 6.2 IP - has Bassitt worked himself into a start in the first two games of a potential Wild Card series? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It’s off to the Trop as the Blue Jays are not able to force a series sweep against the New York Yankees losing the game 5-3. Host of Jays Talk Plus Blake Murphy kicks off the show with Senior Editor of The Score Jonah Birenbaum to talk about Gerrit Cole’s dominant outing, the call for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to pinch hit and a historical view of the Blue Jays starting rotation. Next up, Julia Kreuz of MLB.com joins Blake (50:25) to discuss Vladdy’s inflammation injury and the curse of the Trop. Later, Jon Morosi joins the show (1:16:01) to give his take on Gerrit Cole being a Cy Young favourite and what the offseason will look like for the Yankees. Finally, Blake closes out the show with a preview of tonight’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up the series in New York. They take your calls, and discuss the bats' efforts against Gerrit Cole - what are the team's prospects against good pitching both for the rest of the regular season and potentially for the playoffs as well? They discuss the decision to bring in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, and whether or not some (or a lot) of the shine has come off Davis Schneider. Plus, they discuss the overall staff and bullpen the Blue Jays have from top to bottom - is it one of the franchise's best? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.