Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 loss vs. the Marlins at the Rogers Centre in the penultimate game of the season. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the season as a whole for Yariel Rodríguez - he finishes with an ERA of 4.36 and 86.2 IP at the major league level, should he be a starter or a reliever in 2025? Plus, if Daulton Varsho is forced to miss time to start next season, is Nathan Lukes the best option to keep? They also discuss roster construction heading into next year, and chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sticking near (or at) the top of the batting order on Sunday, as he's looking for one more hit to get to 200 on 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' 15-5 loss vs. the Marlins to kick off the final series of the year at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the outing from José Berríos - what was up with his stuff/location in what was his final start of the season? They discuss what seems to be in the cards for Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. notching two more hits, as he's just one hit away from no. 200 on the season, a feat only five Blue Jays have accomplished before. 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.

Guest hosts Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne are joined by David Singh to discuss his feature on Spencer Horwitz and prospects who have stood out. Afterwards, Sho and Nick discuss free agents they would like to see the front office target (25:35). 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.

Guest hosts Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne recap the win over the Red Sox, Kevin Gausman’s season and Alejandro Kirk’s future. Afterwards, Mike Petriello dives into the playoff races and the evolution of winning postseason games (27:39). 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 win over the Red Sox to salvage the series with a victory, as they play spoiler to eliminate Boston from the postseason chase down the home stretch! They take your calls, and get to the quality start from Kevin Gausman - how good was it for Gausman to end the year on a high note? They also chat about Alejandro Kirk notching three hits and three RBI, Jonatan Clase banging his first career MLB home run, and hear from Gausman in his final post-game availability 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.

Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to Red Sox and Bowden Francis’ historic ending to 2024. They also revisit their bold takes from early in the season. Afterwards, Patrick Dubuque pops by to talk Yankees, the AL MVP Race and look at some of the MLB Playoff Races (28:07). 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 extra-innings loss vs. the Red Sox in Toronto. They take your calls, and get right to the play of the bullpen - is this loss all on them, or does the defence wear it as well? Which relievers currently on the team do you want back in 2025? They also chat about Bowden Francis wrapping up his season with five innings of no runs allowed - why was he taken out so early, and what's the expectation for him next year? 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 to recap the loss to the Red Sox and predict who will be on the 2025 roster. Afterwards, Jen McCaffrey (25:34) addresses what the Red Sox must change to make the postseason next year. Finally, Chris Black stops by to say farewell to a co-worker and the Blue 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the series vs. the Red Sox at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get to the outing from Chris Bassitt - was there something wrong with his mechanics to the point of seven walks? They also chat about the offence (or lack thereof), and get to the team's continuing inability to hit a fastball. 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 Jonatan Clase’s debut weekend with the Blue Jays and the future of Ryan Burr with the organization. Afterwards, Davy Andrews explains what’s happened to the Twins and updates on the Red Sox (32:11). 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 Blue Jays' 4-3 loss to the Rays to wrap up a three-game series sweep at Tropicana Field. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the bullpen day on display, including great outings from Ryan Burr and Ryan Yarbrough, and less-than-stellar outings from Zach Pop and Erik Swanson. He gets to lots of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. discussion, who gets his 100th RBI of the season, and notches another three-hit day, as he now sits in sole possession of ninth all-time in franchise history for most hits in a single season (194). Plus, Shi Davidi's article for Sportsnet.ca poses the question: is Vladdy's long-term position at first or third base? Shi's article: https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/guerrero-jr-s-versailitiy-gives-blue-jays-options-in-off-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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Rays to drop the series at Tropicana Field in Florida. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the outing from Yariel Rodríguez - is he going to be in the starting rotation, the bullpen, or Buffalo to start the 2025 season? He chats about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. setting a new career-high in hits with 191 - does he have a chance to get to 200 hits down the stretch before the season ends? Plus, Alejandro Kirk hit his first career triple - if the Jays go into next season with Kirk as their primary catcher, how important is the backup catcher position if Kirk continues his post-trade deadline production in 2025? 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' 1-0 loss vs. the Rays to start the final road series of the year in Florida. They take your calls and get right to the outing from José Berríos, who gave up a solo home run over six innings of work - despite the loss, is he the most consistent Jays starter? Plus, they get to the quiet day for the offence, and also chat about the season debut for Jonatan Clase. 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 Shi Davidi to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s trajectory and the decisions facing the front office in extension talks. Neil Solondz (26:26) touches on the speed of the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of a 3-game set vs. Toronto. Afterwards, Ben Clemens (47:42) looks at the probability of Shohei Ohtani reaching 55-55 and the absurdity of his feat. In the final segment, Michael Rosen (1:22:04) explains how Bowden Francis, and Kevin Gausman, among other pitchers, use deception to their advantage. 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' 4-0 shutout win over the Rangers to salvage the series with a win in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smoking two home runs to hit the 30 HR plateau - is this the best year of Vladdy's career, including 2021? They discuss the early exit for Kevin Gausman with lower back tightness - after hearing from the pitcher, is the team still worried about him making his final start of the year? Plus, they get into the Bo Bichette injury news, as he is out for the rest of the year after suffering a fractured right middle finger prior to Wednesday's 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Julia Kreuz to discuss another terrific outing by Bowden Francis. Erik Kratz (26:42) explains why Craig Kimbrel may have to re-invent himself after getting DFA’d and why he believes teams should celebrate clinching a playoff spot. Levi Weaver (51:10) touches on highly touted Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker and how the AL playoff picture is taking shape. In the final segment, Brendon Kuhn (1:17:11) resets where the Blue Jays stand heading into the offseason and what holes must be plugged. 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' 2-0 loss vs. the Rangers to drop the series in Texas. They take your calls, and get right to Bowden Francis turning in a quality start despite the loss - did it matter in the end who the catcher was? They also debate some of Francis' post-game comments on the usage of his splitter, and whether or not he should be throwing harder in 2025. Plus, they discuss Cody Bradford shutting down the offence - is that just a continuation of the bats struggling against lefties? 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 Daulton Varsho and Will Wagner’s seasons coming to an end. Jon Morosi (27:43) analyzes what we need to see from Bo Bichette down the stretch and the meaning of his comments regarding staying in Toronto. Chris Black (50:38) dives into Davis Schneider’s rollercoaster at the plate and Varsho’s Gold Glove chances. In the final segment, Vancouver Canadians manager Brent Lavallee (1:25:33) reflects on his team’s season after falling in the NWLCS final. 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' 13-8 loss vs. the Rangers to kick off the three-game series in Texas. They take your calls, and discuss Chris Bassitt getting shelled in the fourth inning as well as the bullpen being largely unable to hold the score - is the bullpen really the biggest need the team has in 2025? Plus, they get to the return of Bo Bichette, and chat about Davis Schneider hitting a home run for the third straight 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman to discuss expectations for Bo Bichette and Bowden Francis in the remaining games. Former MLB player Tom Hackimer explains why he documented his recovery from Tommy John Surgery, along with his journey pitching in Mexico (29:45). MLB.com's Mike Petriello gives his take on 12 relief pitchers who could dominate during the playoffs, including Canada’s Cade Smith with the Guardians (52:40). In the final segment, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post analyzes the contenders in the American League and where they sit going into the postseason (01:15:50). 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 is joined by Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss Davis Schneider’s big weekend at the plate and what the starting rotation could look like next season. MLB writer Zach Crizer joins the show to discuss the favourite for NL Rookie of the Year in a stacked class (31:22). Later on, Kiri Oler of FanGraphs explains the similarities between microwave burritos and some hitters in the postseason (51:07). In the final segment, FanGraphs' Leo Morgenstern looks at the results of his research on MLB players who make the least of their speed (01:15:07).  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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Cardinals to complete the series sweep at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to the 4.1 IP from Yariel Rodríguez - after allowing only one earned run in a short start, what is the plan for him going forward? They discuss big days for Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes - has Schneider found some timing after blasting his second home run in as many days? What is the future for Lukes, who delivered the game-winning RBI double in the eighth inning? Afterwards, they get to Leo Jiménez, who made a terrific diving stop - where on the team should he be in 2025 if Bo Bichette does return? Plus, more Blue Jays giveaways! 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' 7-2 win over the Cardinals to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to José Berríos allowing just one earned run over seven innings of work - has he become the team's most consistent starter? They chat about Davis Schneider rocking a home run amidst a three-hit day - if Leo Jiménez and Joey Loperfido are out for any amount of time, can Schneider keep it up if he plays more? Plus, they get to Bo Bichette's place on the team as he continues his rehab assignment with the Bisons, and also throw out a trivia question for a Blue Jays giveaway! 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' 4-3 walk-off win vs. the Cardinals in extra innings! They take your calls, and get right to the extra inning work from both Alejandro Kirk and the bullpen - how has Kirk looked better since getting more playing time post-trade deadline? How was the bullpen able to lock it down in extras? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - was that perhaps the best defensive work of his career at both 1B and 3B? Plus, Kevin Gausman bounced back after a tough first inning to wrap up seven innings of two-run ball - how important was that extra day of rest? 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 Bowden Francis’ late-season surge and what he wants to see from Bo Bichette once he returns. Jon Becker discusses Kumar Rocker’s excellent debut for the Rangers and takes a quick look at 2025 free agency. David Singh discusses his insider story on Arjun Nimmala and why Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor believes he is a star in the making (26:58). Esteban Rivera details the Juan Soto experience in a contract year and Matt Chapman surprisingly stealing 15 bases so far this season (57:30). In the final segment, Katie Woo provides the state of the St. Louis  Cardinals ahead of their weekend series vs. the Blue Jays and why Thomas Saggesse is an intriguing prospect (1:16:44). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to break down Bowden Francis’ once again having a no-hitter end in the ninth inning. Jordan Shusterman (28:44) weighs in on the potential of Francis and checks in on the AL and NL Playoff Races. Geoff Pontes (51:06) updates on the status of several prospects in the Blue Jays farm including RJ Schrek and Charles McAdoo. In the final segment, David Roth discusses the rollercoaster ride of the Mets’ season (1:20:23). 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' 6-2 loss vs. the Mets to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Bowden Francis once again taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Francisco Lindor broke it up with a solo home run. Given the bullpen meltdown that followed, was it wrong of the team to take Francis out of the game despite his pitch count hitting 111? They discuss Francis' place in the 2025 starting rotation, the recent poor outings for Chad Green, and what areas of improvement the Jays need to focus on going into next year. 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 Sportsnet's Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman, to discuss Davis Schneider finally delivering at the plate and Spencer Horwitz’s role with the team next season. Ben Clemens of FanGraphs breaks down the chances Shohei Ohtani can become the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases (26:08). Later on, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel explains why he ranked the Blue Jays’ core 24th in the MLB (51:13). In the final segment, Deesha Thosar of FOX Sports discusses Francisco Lindor pacing the Mets into the NL Playoff race and the Yankees calling up Jasson Domínguez (01:20:06). 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 vs. the Mets to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and discuss the offence breaking through after a stretch of low-scoring games - what's behind the push from the lower half of the batting order? They discuss Davis Schneider's two-run triple - after a tough stretch, how good would that feel for him? Plus, they chat about Chris Bassitt, who notched eight strikeouts over six innings of one-run ball - how important is it for him (and the rest of the starters) to finish the season strong? 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 Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the costly errors in Monday night's loss to the Mets and Spencer Horwitz demonstrating power at the plate. Next up, ESPN's Jorge Castillo touches on Jasson Domínguez and his impactful night for the Yankees (30:25). Later, Tim Britton of The Athletic explains what’s changed for the Mets amidst their 10-1 stretch (50:32). In the final segment, FanGraphs' Meg Rowley gives her take on Jerry Dipoto getting extended by the Mariners (01:15:14). 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 Mets to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and get to the wild pitch/passed ball in the top of the eighth inning - how much of that is on Brian Serven and how much is on Tommy Nance? They get into the offence only scratching out two runs - what's behind the offensive power outage? They chat Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fouling some balls off his foot, and get into the earlier news that Bo Bichette wants to stay in Toronto. 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 off the top by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to discuss the significance of Bo Bichette's comments indicating that he wants to remain with the Blue Jays long-term. Lance Brozdowski, Marquee Sports analyst, describes the impact of deception and command as a pitcher, along with how Bowden Francis has found his identity as a starter (25:49). Later on, Baseball Prospectus Editor-in-Chief Craig Goldstein updates us on the Dodgers and the rest of the NL (52:00), while Bobby Wagner of The Ringer and the Tipping Pitches podcast gets us set for this week's three-game set vs. the Mets (01:19:17). 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 Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off loss vs. the Braves to lose the series in Atlanta. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the sloppy play in the ninth inning and in extras as well - is that simply chalked up to growing pains from an inexperienced squad? Should John Schneider have pushed different buttons when it comes to pinch-hit opportunities or bullpen arms? They also discuss Spencer Horwitz smashing his third home run in two days - what is his role in 2025 now that second base seems to be in the rearview for him? Plus, they chat about Yariel Rodríguez going five innings allowing just one earned run - how important is that for him as the 2024 season begins to wind 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.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 9-5 win over the Braves to even the series at one game apiece! They take your texts, and get right to the massive four-hit night from Spencer Horwitz that included two home runs - with his time at second base seemingly over, what is the right spot for Horwitz on next year's roster? They also discuss three hits from both Will Wagner and Nathan Lukes - at 30 years old, will Lukes be on the team in 2025? Could Wagner fill a role at second base despite the small sample size? Plus, they get to six innings of one-run ball from José Berríos - can he get to 100 career wins by the end 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Braves to open the three-game series in Atlanta. They take your calls, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who did let up three runs in the second inning, but still bounced back for a quality start over six innings of work. Despite the loss, is he starting to more consistently turn his individual season around? They also discuss Nathan Lukes, who continues to play well, and discuss the bats largely going silent against Max Fried. 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 theScore's Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season and how he compares to other Blue Jays greats. Ben Ingram, Braves radio voice, touches on the Atlanta's biggest flaw accompanying a strong pitching staff (36:17). Jay Jaffe, FanGraphs senior writer, discusses Aaron Boone’s curious decision to close the door on Jasson Domínguez (50:40). Later on, Bisons’ infielder Damiano Palmegiani talks about the keys to his hitting success and what he learned from fellow Canadian Joey Votto while they were teammates (01:08:00). In the final segment, Chris Rose, host of The Chris Rose Rotation and Baseball Today, shares his take on the Yankees, Royals and Corbin Carroll’s turnaround (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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com to recap Bowden Francis delivering another quality start against a tough Phillies lineup and Daulton Varsho finding his stride at the plate. Rob Friedman a.k.a. "Pitching Ninja" touches on Chris Sale, Shota Imanaga dealing seven no-hit innings against the Pirates, and Francis’ stellar stuff (30:15). Later, MLB Network's Jon Morosi discusses Francisco Lindor potentially pushing Shohei Ohtani on NL MVP, Vladimir Guerrero’s extension, and the free agent market beyond Juan Soto (50:38). In the final segment, ESPN's Jesse Rogers dishes on the Cubs’ combined no-hitter, what went wrong for the Rangers this year, and the response to his piece on the idea of a six-inning minimum for starting pitchers (01:15:20).  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' 4-2 loss vs. the Phillies to drop both games of the two-game mini-series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get to the outing from Bowden Francis - he did give up three earned runs, including a home run to Kyle Schwarber, but still turned into a quality start. How important is that for Francis going forward? Plus, they discuss a variety of issues, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. staying hot, which of the young players will be on the team in 2025, and what they look forward to over the next month of 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.

Blake Murphy is joined off the top by Sportsnet's Madison Shipman to talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s swing and the Blue Jays' bullpen collapsing once again against the Phillies. Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses Kyle Schwarber, Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long, and Philadelphia's chances heading into the playoffs (29:35). Later on, FanGraphs' Paul Sporer marvels over Bowden Francis’ impressive stretch and Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (50:30). In the final segment, Michael Baumann of FanGraphs provides his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s return to the Angels, along with the state of the Yankees and Phillies (01:16:55). 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' 10-9 loss vs. the Phillies at the Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and get right to Chad Green giving up the third of three Kyle Schwarber home runs - what is Green's role in the bullpen in 2025? Is it as a bonafide closer? They discuss the offensive production in the first inning, including massive home runs from Addison Barger and Daulton Varsho - what has Varsho done lately to tweak his productivity at the plate? Plus, they get to the outing from Chris Bassitt, who allowed ten hits and four runs over 5.1 IP - is that just a result of playing a World Series contender in Philadelphia? 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 week with Julia Kreuz of MLB.com to discuss Luis De Los Santos and LHP Brandon Eisert getting the call-up to the big club. Philadelphia's finest Adam Aaronson updates us on the Phillies ahead of this week's two-game set vs. Toronto (26:05). Next up, Jake Mintz of Céspedes Family BBQ talks about the NL MVP race and some of the most intriguing division races around the league (47:42). Later on, theScore's Travis Sawchik provides his take on the state of the Blue Jays and where they need upgrades heading into 2025 (01:10:22). Finally, Blue Jays Director of Promotions Jess Wood shares what events are coming up this month Rogers Centre (01:29:47). 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' 4-3 loss vs. the Twins to wrap up a series defeat in Minnesota. They take your calls and texts, and get to Chad Green allowing a three-run bomb to Royce Lewis late in the game - is it a concerning sign of what's to come, or is it a one-off for Green? They chat about Yariel Rodríguez only going three innings - with his erratic command in the game, is that something that can be fixed down the stretch? They also chat about Ryan Yarbrough and his relief work so far this season, and discuss Leo Jiménez making a stellar diving grab into the stands as well. Plus, why didn't any of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, or Alejandro Kirk pinch-hit in the ninth inning, and do the Jays stand any chance of making the playoffs as September begins? 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' 15-0 win over the Twins to even the series at one game apiece in Minnesota! They take your calls and texts, and begin with José Berríos allowing no runs over six innings of work - could he have pitched longer than 63 pitches thrown, given the score? They also get into big nights for most players on the offence, including Addison Barger, Spencer Horwitz, and Will Wagner (to name a few) - if they keep it up through the end of the season, does their status on the 2025 roster change at all? 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' 2-0 loss vs. the Twins at Target Field in Minnesota. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to Kevin Gausman's start - he gave up two runs over 5.2 IP, did he also give the Jays a chance to win? How did he manage to get through an outing vs. a team that usually sees his splitter very well? He gets into the play of Zach Pop and Brendon Little from the bullpen, and discusses the many options the Jays have in a somewhat logjammed infield. Plus, what happens when Bo Bichette returns? Does he play every day, or should the team shut him 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to dive into another Bowden Francis stellar start and the bullpen outlook for 2025. Robert Hockensmith (29:21) discusses his piece on the Air Force helping Paul Skenes become a better pitcher. David Laurila gives his take on the keys to Francis’ impressive stretch and what Spencer Arrighetti told him about his pitching style—Anthony Castrovince (51:07) dishes on the Guardians and the tough AL Central. Afterwards, Brandon Warne touches on the Trevor Richards experience and the Twins’ 4-game losing streak heading into their weekend series vs. the Blue Jays (1:11:42). 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win over the Red Sox to take the series in Boston! They take your calls, and get right to yet another sterling performance from Bowden Francis - after seven innings of one-hit ball, has he now done enough to sway most people about his status in the starting rotation in 2025? Plus, they discuss the connection he has with Brian Serven - they get into how important that is going forward to Francis' success, and whether or not it could impact Serven's status on next year's 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to talk about Will Wagner’s bat and Bowden Francis’ splitter. Jonathan Papelbon (29:52) talks Rich Hill and the keys to being a great closer. Molly Burkhardt (50:06) dives into grunting and why it helps some pitchers. In the final segment, Levi Weaver (1:11:46) dishes on the playoff races in the AL and NL. 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' 3-0 loss vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park. They take your calls and get right to Chris Bassitt's outing - could he have continued to pitch after 6.2 IP and nine strikeouts? What contributed to the bounce back game? They discuss the lack of offence from the Jays bats vs. a red-hot Brayan Bello, and chat about the looming off-season - which of the free agent 'thumpers' should the team target? 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.

Guest hosts Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne are joined by Thomas Hall to discuss Bo Bichette’s return, his future with the Blue Jays and where Leo Jimenez slots next season (21:31). Afterwards, Will Leitch (49:48) gives his take on Joey Votto’s Hall of Fame candidacy and other former players he’d like to see enter Cooperstown. In the final segment, Sho and Nick take your texts! (1:18:08) 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' 6-3 loss vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park. They take your calls, and get right to another uneven outing from Yariel Rodríguez - should he still be a part of the rotation plans this year and next? They also get into the sloppy baserunning from a number of players - how big a deal is it at this point in the season, and is it something to seriously remedy before 2025? 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.

Guest hosts Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne discuss Jose Berrios’ quality start vs. the Red Sox and Ryan Yarbrough’s future with the Blue Jays. Ben Nicholson-Smith (27:06) discusses free agent options at 1B if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is shifted to 3B. Chris Cotillo (49:57) analyzes the abundance of positional players at the disposal for the Red Sox, contrasted by the lack of starting pitching depth. In the final segment, Sho and Nick take your texts! (1:20:08) 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' 7-3 win over the Red Sox to sweep the doubleheader at Fenway Park! They take your calls, and get right to the outing from José Berríos - despite the late home run, how good of an outing was this? They get into the second Springer Dinger of the day - this one a three-run shot - and discuss how the young guns have continued to seemingly inject energy into the team. Are the playoffs really so far out of reach if things continue like this? 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 win over the Red Sox in the first game of the Boston doubleheader! They take your calls and texts, and discuss a variety of topics, including Ryan Yarbrough once again lulling the Red Sox batters to sleep, the bullpen holding it down, the recent play of Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido, Alejandro Kirk's stature as the team's starting catcher, the starting rotation heading into 2025, and whether or not there's a chance that the team can still make the playoffs. Plus, with another game coming at Fenway Park, MLB.com's Ian Browne joins to preview the second game and what awaits the Jays over the next four games in Boston. 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.

Guest hosts Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne discuss Bowden Francis’ impressive weekend start and where he fits into next season’s rotation. Jon Becker (26:07) joins to touch on the MVP race and how trade deadline deals have panned out. Afterwards, Nick and Sho analyze the ripple effect if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is moved to 3rd base (49:44). In the final segment, Alex Speier updates on the Boston Red Sox and Danny Jansen suiting up for the Blue Jays once more due to an oddity (1:16:56). 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 Blue Jays' 8-2 win over the Angels to complete a four-game sweep at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the brilliant seven innings of work from Kevin Gausman - was that the best his splitter has looked all season long? He discusses Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk, both of whom clubbed long home runs in the win, and gets to another great day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who had two RBI and was intentionally walked twice. Plus, USA Today's Bob Nightengale has another report on Vladdy's future at third base - is that a realistic goal for both team and player, and what would the fallout across the roster be in 2025? 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' 3-1 win over the Angels to take the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Bowden Francis turning in one of the best starts of the year, as he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning - despite having it broken up by Taylor Ward in the ninth, how impressive was the outing for Francis? Has he done enough to earn a spot in the rotation next year, or do you need to see more? Plus, they get into great days for Joey Loperfido and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latter of whom hit his 27th home run 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.

Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Angels at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls, and discusses the ninth inning theatrics from Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido - have they started to turn the corner from where they were even just two weeks ago? What is their status heading into 2025 when it comes to fixed positions on the team? Jeff also discusses Ernie Clement's play at 3B, and gets into Chris Bassitt, who seemingly continues to have a topsy-turvy season to-date. 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 asks everyone about their reactions to Ernie Clement’s ridiculous home run Thursday night. Jonah Birenbaum partakes in some trivia and gives his impressions of Will Wagner thus far. Bisons shortstop Josh Kasevich (34:52) discusses his hitting mentality and what he learned from Joey Votto. Ben Shulman (49:48) gives his take on the state of the Blue Jays and their bullpen going forward. In the last segment, Matt Vasgersian (1:15:53) reflects on his career, why he likes Spencer Horwitz and the state of the Angels. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Angels to open the four-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and gets into Ernie Clement's two-run bomb, as he hit out a pitch that was delivered at eye level - what's his place on the 2025 team? Jeff also discusses the bullpen, as Ryan Yarbrough pitched a game very familiar to a lot of Jays fans, while Ryan Burr, Brendon Little and Tommy Nance all flashed against the Angels 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 Keegan Matheson to set the scene for Joey Votto’s surprise retirement announcement on Wednesday and Ernie Clement making his case for a bigger role in 2025. Anne Rogers (30:05) updates on Bobby Witt Jr.’s MVP case and the Royals vying for a playoff spot. Erik Kratz (45:01) discusses what it was like dealing with Votto as a catcher and how the Yankees have built around Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Chris Black (1:07:50) checks in to dish on Votto's memories and where the Blue Jays bullpen/starting pitching rotation sits heading into 2025. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 11-7 loss vs. the Reds to wrap up a series loss at the Rogers Centre. He takes your calls, and gets right to the news of the night, which took place in a parking lot outside Sahlen Field in Buffalo, as Joey Votto announced his retirement via social media mid-game. Were the Jays wrong for not bringing him up vs. his former team? Did any of it matter in the end? Plus, Jeff gets to the game itself, including an uneven outing for Yariel Rodríguez, and the bullpen getting blown up again. 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 John Schneider inserting Will Wagner into the cleanup spot. Derek VanRiper (25:46) touches on the Milwaukee Brewers, including Jackson Chourio’s Rookie of the Year chances and the fallout of Christian Yelich’s lasting back issues. Ben Clemens (50:15) discusses why some pitchers, like Kevin Gausman, are impacted by “meatballs” over the plate more than others. In the final segment, Madison Shipman (1:21:06) analyzes the power of Leo Jimenez and the struggles of Davis Schneider. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 10-3 win over the Reds to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! He takes your calls, and gets right to the offence showing up and showing out, as George Springer (x2), Alejandro Kirk, Spencer Horwitz, and Leo Jiménez all went yard - what could a 2025 role for Jiménez look like? Plus, he gets into the outing for José Berríos, who only allowed two earned runs over seven innings of work, and chats more about the recent comments from Chris Bassitt on what ails the 2024 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Siddall to discuss Kevin Gausman’s outing vs. the Reds and what the numbers suggest about his velocity. C Trent Rosecrans (29:48) talks about the Reds’ Wild Card hopes and the dynamic Elly De La Cruz. Mike Petriello (49:59) touches on Bowden Francis’ starting pitcher potential and favourites for MVP. In the last segment, Chris Bassitt set the record straight with Shi Davidi (1:17:00) on his interesting comments regarding the Blue Jays’ future. Davidi explains Bassitt’s side and the decisions ahead for Toronto’s 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Reds to start the three-game series in Toronto. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the offence, which included one home run each from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ernie Clement, but also included more struggles for Davis Schneider. What happens with Schneider going forward? He also gets to Kevin Gausman's odd outing that lasted five innings, and the off-night for Ryan Burr out of the 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 is joined by Arden Zwelling to discuss Bowden Francis hitting his stride and Yariel Rodriguez’s last start vs. the Cubs. Lewie Pollis (31:46) gives his thoughts on a theorized 6-inning minimum for starting pitchers. Davy Andrews (49:53) updates on where the Minnesota Twins stand as they aim for a Central Division title. In the final segment, Patrick Dubuque (1:17:41) weighs in on the 6-inning minimum debate and whether or not the Montreal Expos were robbed of a World Series in 1994. 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' 1-0 win over the Cubs to avoid a sweep at Wrigley Field! They take your calls and texts, and get to another terrific outing for Bowden Francis, who turned in seven sterling innings in Chicago - after now 22 strikeouts and just one walk over his last three starts, what more does Francis have to do to earn a spot in the 2025 starting rotation? If he is a valid option for the rotation next year, how does that potentially affect what the team does in free agency? They discuss Joey Loperfido cranking a solo home run - the lone run in this ballgame - and debate whether or not Joey Votto will get a call-up ahead of a three-game series vs. the Reds. Plus, USA Today's Bob Nightengale has a report about the future of Bo Bichette - will (or should) he be a Blue Jay in 2025? 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' 3-2 loss vs. the Cubs in Chicago to drop the series at Wrigley Field. They take your calls and texts, and get to the continual auditions from many of the players on the fringes of next year's roster, including Davis Schneider, Will Wagner, Addison Barger, Spencer Horwitz, Ernie Clement, and Leo Jiménez (who was removed from the game with right knee soreness). They discuss the outing from Chris Bassitt, who stayed in the game for five innings despite two separate rain delays, and also debate the philosophy behind tanking for better draft odds in 2025 - is it worth it with the recently instituted draft lottery for the top six picks? 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' 6-5 extra-innings walk-off loss vs. the Cubs at Wrigley Field to start the three-game series in Chicago. They take your calls, and get to the outing from Yariel Rodríguez - despite giving up multiple home runs in the loss, was there anything to learn from his start? They discuss the mini-rally from the bats in the ninth inning, including the two-run triple from George Springer, get to the Leo Jiménez solo shot, and ask the question: which of the young recently promoted players already have spots on the 2025 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Heidi Watney to discuss her favourite MLB Ballparks and the attention Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has garnered with his dominant stretch. Sahadev Sharma (27:25) details the struggles of Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs organization this season. Jon Morosi (50:01) bounces around the MLB and gives his take on what a Guerrero Jr. extension could look like. In the final segment, Michael Clair (1:15:41) discusses what he learned about Honkbalweek Haarlem, the #1 Baseball Tournament in Europe. 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 Julia Kreuz to discuss Will Wagner’s hot MLB start and the win vs. the Angels. New Hampshire Fisher Cats infielder Charles McAdoo (29:41) discusses the trade to Toronto and how a mentality shift helped his game. Sam Dykstra (50:10) explains why MLB Pipelines ranked the Blue Jays’ farm system 24th. In the final segment, Nick Pollack (1:15:55) analyzes how good Yariel Rodriguez and Bowden Francis could be as starters. 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 Blue Jays' 9-2 win over the Angels to complete the road sweep in Anaheim! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Berríos going seven innings strong allowing just one earned run - has he regained his command after some spotty starts in the last month? How important has it been that the starting rotation has seemingly regained some of their 2023 form? He gets to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. clubbing his 25th home run of the season - when will the Jays pay the man? Plus, he chats Daulton Varsho destroying a three-run shot, and Ernie Clement continuing to make a case to be the team's starting third baseman in 2025 - is that in the realm of possibility? 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 his Olympic experience and give his thoughts on Will Wagner. Kyle Glaser (29:31) discusses George Springer’s ejection and the win vs. the Angels. Ben Nicholson-Smith (47:53) assesses the Blue Jays’ prospect depth and their options heading into next season. In the final segment, Wayne Randazzo, gets you caught up on the Angels and Tyler Anderson’s strong season (1:26:21). 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.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Angels to take the series on the road in Anaheim! He takes your texts, and gets to Kevin Gausman's second straight game of seven innings, this time turning in a scoreless outing - how important is it for the bullpen that the starting rotation continues to pitch extremely well? He gets into the appearances for Ryan Burr and Erik Swanson - what will their roles be both this year and next? Plus, George Springer is ejected in the 7th inning after going ballistic vs. home plate umpire Manny González - what caused the veteran Springer to lose his temper like that? 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 breaks down Will Wagner’s impressive MLB debut and Bowden Francis putting together another quality start. Eno Sarris insights into how many prospects statistically become good MLB players. James Fegan (34:49) does a vibe check on the Chicago White Sox who ended their 21-game losing streak with Grady Sizemore at the helm. Also, Yankees’ Jazz Chisolm Jr. is a rapper and Deesha Thosar (50:21) broke the news. She joins the show to discuss how she learned of it and the race for the AL East. Blake closes the show with your texts! (1:14:08) 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 Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Angels to start the series in Anaheim! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the three hits for Will Wagner in his MLB debut - how much should he play going forward? If he starts at second base over the next few games, how does that trickle down to both Spencer Horwitz and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? He chats Leo Jiménez clubbing his first major league home run - what is his status on the 2025 roster? Plus, Bowden Francis cruises through seven innings (another career first) of one-run ball - was that the best start of his young 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to recap the weekend series vs. the Athletics and bright spots for the rest of the season. Manny Randhawa (31:01) details the trio of ‘Jacksons’ who are popping off in the MLB. Brandon Wile (53:36) discusses what’s gone wrong for the Red Sox. In the final segment, Sam Blum (1:15:31) gets you caught up with the latest on the LA Angels ahead of the three-game set. 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 Blue Jays' 8-4 loss vs. the Athletics to wrap up a series loss at the Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the outing for Chris Bassitt, who allowed six earned runs in the first inning (seven earned runs overall) and only managed four innings of work - what happened to him, and can it be prevented in his next start (likely at Wrigley Field in Chicago)? He discusses the hit streak for Vladdy Jr. coming to an end at 22 games, and hears cases both for and against Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro in their tenure in charge of the team. Plus, with the 2024 Summer Olympics wrapping up in Paris: should MLB players be allowed to play at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles? 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' 1-0 loss vs. the Athletics to even the series at one game apiece. He takes your texts, and gets to the start from Yariel Rodríguez - he did set a new career-high in pitches thrown at 85, but was still yanked after 5.2 IP...what is it going to take for the leash to get longer for Y-Rod? He discusses the continued offensive struggles for Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho, and Joey Loperfido - can any of them get it going? Plus, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extending his hit streak to 22 games, Sho throws out a trivia question for a Blue Jays giveaway. 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.

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Athletics to begin the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls, and get right to José Berríos bouncing back with eight strikeouts over seven innings of work - given his last outing, how important was it for him to return to form? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extending his hit streak to 21 games, and also discuss his wild dive into the netting in the 6th inning - when will the team pay the man? Plus, they discuss Chad Green closing things down yet again, Spencer Horwitz smashing a solo bomb, and George Springer opening the game with his 59th career lead-off home run. 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 opens the show with Blue Jays Writer for Sportsnet.ca Shi Davidi, who discusses his newest piece on Joey Votto's route to being called up and answers some front-office questions. Next, Jordan Shusterman (27:53), an MLB writer for Yahoo Sports, joins the show to analyze the Oakland A's possible breakout talents. Later, Craig Goldstein (50:23) joins Blake to reflect on Cavan Biggio's tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers as well as their newest pickups. Finally, Robert Orr (1:17:26) joins the show to break down the Philadelphia Phillies. 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.

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Orioles to secure the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who - with his Hall of Fame dad in attendance - parked his 23rd home run of the season in the seats and finished a single short of the cycle. With the heater continuing, is it safe to say Vladdy Jr. is perforning at the level he did in 2021? Plus, they discuss the eight innings of two-run ball from Kevin Gausman, and get to the bullpen (nearly) blowing it again. 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 Blue Jays reporter Kaitlyn McGrath as they recap Mark Shapiro’s press conference from yesterday. Canadian Musician Alan Doyle (24:24) then joins Blake to talk about his love of the Toronto Blue Jays, and memories surrounding sports. Blake then welcomes Doug Fox author of the future Blue Jays newsletter. What is the latest from Buffalo? Who can Jays fans look forward to seeing soon? New member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization Will Wagner (38:54) then joins Blake! What has been the hardest part of joining a new team? And what are his goals in this new team? Finally, Michael Bauman (1:19:00) of FanGraphs joins Blake to go over some trends from around the league, from the lowly White Sox, to who the most average player in the league is. 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.

Ben Ennis and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Orioles to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls, and get right to the outing from Bowden Francis - if he can turn in five decent innings every five games, how positive is that for the team? They discuss the bullpen blowing it again, and get into what they've seen from Erik Swanson since his return. Plus, they chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s play at third base in particular, and get into his hit streak getting extended on the offensive side. 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 MLB.com's Keegan Matheson to discuss Daulton Varsho's stellar defensive performance this season and what we can expect from Alejandro Kirk going forward. Next up, play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles Geoff Arnold (30:28) joins the show to weigh in on the sudden absence of Grayson Rodriguez and how the Orioles can take the A.L. East. Later, Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (50:01) joins Blake to discuss Chris Bassitt’s comments regarding Varsho and what ignited the Blue Jays rally in last night’s game. Finally, Baseball America's Carlos Collazo (1:15:10) joins the show to give the updated farm system rankings. 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 Orioles to start the three-game series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get to the seven innings of two-run, nine-strikeout ball thrown by Chris Bassitt - how important was it for the rotation and bullpen that he went as deep as he did? They discuss the three-run bomb from Alejandro Kirk, the continued rise of Addison Barger, and another terrific catch from Daulton Varsho. 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 the FAN 590 Blue Jays & Raptors play-by-play announcer Eric Smith! They get into his experience of living out a lifelong dream calling Toronto Blue Jays games. How has the experience differed from what he expected? And what does he make of this Blue Jays team? Blake is then joined by Buffalo Bison’s announcer Pat Malacaro (25:44) to get a feel for how the new additions are settling in at Buffalo. How does Joey Votto look? And does Pat expect to be called up to the big leagues in September? Director of Data Analysts & research at Pitcher List Kyle Bland (50:17) then joins Blake to talk about their work at Pitcher List. What metrics should the average fan be using? And what do the numbers say about Vladdy? Blake answers Fan questions in the last segment to close out the show! (1:15:52) 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 begins Jays Talk Plus with Marquee Sports analyst Lance Brozdowski. The two look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Blue Jays starting rotation and break down Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive debut with the Astros. Next, play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees Emmanuel Berbari joins the show (33:35) to discuss the “Aaron Judge treatment” and how the Yankees got hot. After that, Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs joins Blake (51:37) to recap the trade deadline and how the Jays should retool next season. Finally, Writer at FanGraphs Leo Morgenstern (1:22:27) joins the show to discuss how the Phillies enhanced their bullpen at the deadline. 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off loss vs. the Yankees in New York to wrap up a series loss. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the decision to pull Yariel Rodríguez after just 4.2 IP of no-run ball and 76 pitches thrown - what is the reasoning there? They chat about multiple intentional walks to Aaron Judge, the recent play of Davis Schneider, and get into some nice plays from Luis de los Santos - is he a part of the 2025 conversation or will he be a Bison next season? Plus, the Bisons themselves got a boost from Joey Votto, who rocked a home run vs. the WooSox - is Votto's promotion to the Blue Jays imminent, and does it move the needle 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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Yankees in New York to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get into another hot day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who launched his 22nd home run of the season amidst a three-for-four day - is there an upper limit for his contract demands? How do the Jays thread the needle when it comes to getting his signature on a new deal? They also discuss the play of guys competing for roster spots next year, including Joey Loperfido, and chat about what they want to see from Spencer Horwitz and Davis Schneider moving 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Yankees to start the three-game series in the Bronx! They take your calls, and get straight to the bats providing the team with some run support - how important was it to jump on Marcus Stroman early? They discuss the bullpen locking it down, Ernie Clement playing better as of late, and get to the outing from Kevin Gausman, who let up five earned runs over 4.2 IP. Plus, they take a look around MLB, on a night where Yusei Kikuchi made his debut for Houston, and Justin Turner got to meet the Seattle home crowd for the first time with the 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to discuss all the Blue Jays players with something to prove down the stretch (1:49). Chris Cotillo updates how Danny Jansen has fared in Boston (30:23). Jay Triano, former player/coach of Canada’s Men’s Basketball team, gives his thoughts on the Olympic team and the direction of the Blue Jays (51:34). In the final segment, Bob Lorenz gives his early impressions of Jazz Chisholm Jr. fit on the Yankees and the state of New York as they aim to fend off Baltimore for the AL East crown (1:15:38). 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 breaks down a few of the notable comments from Ross Atkins in his media availability on Tuesday. Kiley McDaniel dives deep into Jake Bloss and other prospects entering the Blue Jays’ system (22:36). Ben Nicholson Smith looks at the organization and what the 2025 roster needs to become competitive (52:38). In the final segment, Eric Longenhagen resets on Toronto’s farm system after a flurry of prospects join the team (1:17:38). 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' 10-4 loss vs. the Orioles in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the very stark differences between the Jays and Orioles - who on the Jays, apart from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., would start on the Os? Plus, they chat about the future of Vladdy Jr. himself - how much would it cost to lock him down long-term, is he a first baseman long-term, and how much does the free agency of Juan Soto factor into what he'll ask for? 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 to discuss the roster holes management needs to solve ahead of 2025. Mike Petriello gives his thoughts on Jake Bloss, Will Wagner and Toronto’s path to roster improvement (28:00). Chris Leroux details what it’s like to be a fringe major leaguer and the mental toll of being unable to earn stability (49:49). Ryan Dempster joins to review the trade deadline, discuss how Kevin Kiermaier helps the Dodgers and who in the MLB improved their lineups (1:11:27). 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' 6-2 loss vs. the Orioles in Baltimore. They take your calls, and get to the comments that Ross Atkins made mid-game following the conclusion of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. How should fans and media translate what he said following a plethora of moves? They also conduct their own evaluation of the deadline - were the moves made ones that will leave the team in a better spot moving forward? Plus, with the deadline now past...what's next for the 2024 edition of this 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to look at the 2025 season and starting pitching for the rest of 2024. Robert Murray (26:14) discusses the success of Toronto’s deadline while Ben Clemens (50:03) insights what trades he’s liked so far. Anthony Castrovince revisits his bold predictions for the deadline and what could be ahead. In the final segment, Chris Black goes in-depth on Jake Bloss’ pitching talent and the state of the roster for next season (1:15:46). 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Shi Davidi to analyze the new prospects in the farm and front office moves on the horizon (3:25). Geoff Pontes goes in-depth on RHP Jake Bloss and other new players in the system (26:02). Jon Morosi explains why he’s a big fan of the Blue Jays’ moves so far (51:50) and Kaitlyn McGrath sets the scene around Justin Turner and Yusei Kikuchi after learning they had been dealt on Monday (1:13:41). 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' 7-4 win over the Orioles to split the doubleheader in Baltimore! He takes your calls and texts, and gets into more of the Yusei Kikuchi trade to the Astros, with the full return now known: RHP Jake Bloss, OF Joey Loperfido & INF Will Wagner. What are the Jays getting in these three? Does the return for starting pitchers around the league mean that the Jays should explore trades for any of Chris Bassitt, José Berríos, or Kevin Gausman? Plus, he gets into the recent play of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. since the All-Star Break, amidst two games in which Vladdy went 7-for-10 and knocked home five RBI (including two home runs) - has his price tag gone up even more as he continues to stay hot? 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.