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Let’s Spend The Blue Jays’ Money

If you’re wondering who the Blue Jays should target this winter, this is the episode for you. Shi Davidi joins Ben for a discussion about which players the Jays should pursue, from high-end free agents (12:03) to mid-tier difference makers (24:59) to ideal trade candidates (48:08).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi David.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Nov 3, 20221h 2m

Managing Up

The Blue Jays officially have a new manager so Shi Davidi joins Ben to discuss the role of the modern skipper (03:10). Later on, ATL turns to the World Series (24:26) and expectations for Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who recently had a wrist procedure (30:48).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Oct 28, 202241 min

What's Next For The Jays?

After a tough ending, what’s next for the Blue Jays? Shi Davidi joins Ben to discuss the status of John Schneider (08:47), the lessons we can and can’t learn from the 2022 playoffs (21:48) and how the Jays will approach their needs this winter (36:33).This episode is produced Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi in Arden Zwelling’s absence.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Oct 19, 202252 min

Baseball Is Cruel

Well, that was painful. After a devastating Blue Jays loss to the Mariners, Arden and Ben share their own recollections of the weekend (00:27), before discussing what went wrong in Game 1 (11:27) and going granular on the chaos of Game 2 (34:37).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Devlin Brand and Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: ESPN & Sportsnet.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.

Oct 11, 20221h 21m

Now The Fun Begins

Get ready for a memorable weekend. With playoff baseball back in Toronto, Arden and Ben discuss some key decisions awaiting the Blue Jays against the Mariners (13:39), weigh in on champagne celebrations in baseball (26:18) and offer their predictions for the wild-card series (53:54).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Devlin Brand and Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Oct 7, 202257 min

Attention To Detail

It’s kind of nice to be done with the Yankees, right? Arden and Ben discuss Aaron Judge’s record-tying home run (00:33), examine some mental lapses by the Blue Jays (14:10) and preview Toronto’s playoff roster (37:44).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Sep 30, 20221h 7m

Plans And Priorities

Ben dials in from Philly to chat with Arden about what the Blue Jays should prioritize over the regular season’s final two weeks (03:42), the team’s most pressing injury concerns (32:39), and what the playing time split could look like for Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen going forward (42:09).Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts

Sep 22, 202246 min

Core Competency

Between Bichette and Manoah, the Blue Jays’ core players are stepping up when it counts most. Ben brings Nick Ashbourne on for a discussion about September baseball (07:00), Bichette’s heroics (13:09) and the ways in which the Blue Jays remain vulnerable (31:21).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Nick Ashbourne.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sep 15, 202248 min

Pushing – And Winning

What a week for the Blue Jays. After covering the Jays’ series win over the Orioles, Arden joins Ben for a discussion about the dramatic week that was (00:33), the state of the team’s pitching staff (19:25) and the recommended confidence level in various Jays players (38:15).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sep 9, 20221h 11m

Less Than The Sum Of Its Parts

Arden is joined by Shi Davidi to discuss Toronto’s run of play in August (00:50), whether Blue Jays hitters are pressing (25:02), and the extraordinary hot dog consumption rate at Rogers Centre this season (43:06). Later, Ben and Arden check in with Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass during ATL’s recent trip to New York (48:57).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sep 2, 20221h 2m

A Compelling Question

In Ben and Arden’s final installment from their trip to Yankee Stadium, they turn the mic on several of their colleagues to answer one burning question: Who will be the most compelling Blue Jay to watch between now and the end of the season? Up first is Arash Madani, who tests the limits of the question’s criteria (01:28). Then Ben Wagner makes a persuasive case for his off-the-board selection. (11:45). Shi Davidi tries not to overcomplicate matters (25:07) and, finally, Dan Shulman considers multiple options (37:46).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Aug 25, 202254 min

Making The Yankees Uncomfortable

From Yankee Stadium, Arden and Ben discuss a huge weekend for the Blue Jays (01:36), wonder if the Yankees should be scared (02:32) and welcome Mitch White for a chat about how he manages the mental side of pitching and what he learned from Clayton Kershaw in LA (18:02).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Aug 23, 202236 min

Showing Some Fight

From Yankee Stadium, Arden and Ben discuss a strong start for Jose Berríos (00:58), examine the give and take surrounding George Springer’s availability (03:59) and welcome journalist Ariel Helwani onto the show for a wide-ranging chat covering the Blue Jays and some early memories as a baseball fan (12:27).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Aug 20, 202237 min

From The Bronx, With The Jays

At the Letters is on the road at Yankee Stadium. From the visitors’ dugout in the Bronx, Ben and Arden discuss the Blue Jays’ push for the playoffs (01:09), catch up with Ross Stripling after his perfect game bid (18:00) and wonder how Babe Ruth would fare in today’s game (35:08).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB Network and Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Aug 19, 202240 min

The Dog Days

As the Blue Jays finish up a mid-summer road trip, Arden checks in with Ben in Baltimore to get his up-close perspective on the mighty Orioles (02:10) and thoughts on the Jackie Bradley Jr. signing (10:30). Later, a dissection of Jose Berrios’ inconsistency and the biggest leverage points for the Blue Jays over the season’s final eight weeks (36:28).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Aug 11, 202253 min

Jays Are Better, But Good Enough?

The Blue Jays are better now, but are they good enough? Arden and Ben argue that the Blue Jays should have added one more reliever (01:32), discuss the status of George Springer (53:08) and wonder how and when Whit Merrifield fits on the roster (44:50).Audio Credits: Sportsnet.This podcast was produced and mixed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Aug 5, 20221h 5m

Time For The Jays To Trade

The trade deadline is nearly here, and it’s time for the Blue Jays to make moves. Arden and Ben discuss some trade candidates for the starting rotation (06:42), make the case for adding aggressively to the bullpen (22:21) and discuss some position players on the market, from Juan Soto on down (39:49).Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.This podcast was produced and mixed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.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.

Jul 29, 20221h 0m

Shaking It Up

In the wake of Charlie Montoyo’s firing, Arden and guest host Blake Murphy consider the timing of the move (02:30) and the factors that led to it (18:15) before reflecting on what they’ve seen lately from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays offence (43:10).Email the podcast at [email protected] episode is produced and sound engineered by Mike Rogerson and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Blake Murphy. Audio Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Jul 15, 20221h 6m

What Can You Say?

The Blue Jays' pitching issues worsen, prompting Arden and Ben to discuss potential trades for the bullpen (13:22), make the case for demoting Yusei Kikuchi (35:55) and suggest that position player reinforcements don't seem quite as pressing right now (23:17).Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.This podcast was produced and mixed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.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.

Jul 8, 202258 min

Put To The Test

After a couple of big wins, the Blue Jays are rolling – but questions linger on the pitching staff. This week, Arden and Ben wonder about the state of the bullpen (06:43), search for answers in the rotation (28:57) and give Alejandro Kirk some credit for an incredible start to the season (44:25).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Jun 30, 202253 min

Jays' Needs Becoming Clearer

Consecutive series losses have the Blue Jays losing some ground. This week, Arden and Ben break down the need for help in the bullpen (03:50), give Matt Chapman’s defence some love (24:05) and discuss the importance of building around an impressive lineup (38:30). This episode is produced and sound engineered by Mike Rogerson and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Jun 24, 202246 min

Moreno Flashes The Tools

Another top prospect has arrived in Toronto, and he’s making a strong first impression. This week, Arden and Ben break down Gabriel Moreno’s MLB debut (08:45), look ahead at some potential trade deadline priorities (30:00) and discuss the Blue Jays legacy of Hyun-Jin Ryu (47:37).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Jun 16, 20221h 1m

Hitting Their Stride

The Blue Jays’ lineup is finally producing again, but some questions linger on the pitching staff. Arden and Ben discuss the Blue Jays’ high-flying offence (08:32), wonder which Jays might make their first All-Star Game (19:00) and weigh in on the latest developments around Stripling, Gausman and Berríos (22:35).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Jun 8, 202238 min

Catching Some Breaks

The Blue Jays are going streaking! Arden and Ben get into Toronto’s surging offence (1:00) and the club’s impressive catching depth (5:40 ) before making note of a couple of retirements from the 2015 and ‘16 ALCS teams (25:00) and wondering how sustainable the club’s current bullpen workload is (41:30).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-SmithContact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.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.

Jun 2, 202257 min

Pressing and Pulling

It’s been a tough month for the Blue Jays offence, but does that mean the club needs to make drastic changes or continue trusting the process? Ben and Arden react to a listener email wondering about a new voice on the coaching staff (01:20), dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles (16:55), note some standout performances from the club’s rotation (33:45), and discuss Danny Jansen’s pull-heavy approach (41:20). This episode is produced and sound engineered by Mike Rogerson and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.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.

May 27, 202249 min

No Offence, But…

The Blue Jays still aren't hitting to their potential, but there's lots of intrigue around the team. This week, Arden and Ben discuss the Blue Jays offensive struggles despite recent wins (12:09), take a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr's last couple of weeks (31:52), give Yusei Kikuchi some credit (41:31) and wonder if the bullpen needs more swing and miss (48:51).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB Network and Sportsnet.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.

May 18, 202258 min

The Jays, 30 Games In

The Blue Jays have played roughly one-fifth of their season now. Thirty games in, Arden and Ben discuss the Jays' slow start at the plate (00:26) the top of their starting rotation (32:40) and some behind-the-scenes observations from an intense stretch of games (41:26).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

May 11, 202250 min

On The Edge Of Our Seats

It feels like every inning of this season has been tense, doesn't it? Arden and Ben discuss those early-season nail-biters (00:26) before looking at the Jays' slow-starting offence (15:08) and discussing an under-the-radar prospect (34:57).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

May 4, 202259 min

The Blue Jays Are Rolling Now

Thanks to some impressive depth performances, the Blue Jays are off to the kind of hot start that has often eluded them in recent years (00:32). Arden and Ben wonder what aspects of their success are most sustainable (07:34) before looking at Yusei Kikuchi's slow start in more detail (43:50), and they discuss the historically low batting average we’ve seen to this point in the season across MLB (30:19).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.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.

Apr 28, 202252 min

Kevin Gausman Throws A Nasty Splitter

Arden and Ben sit down with Kevin Gausman to talk about his path to the big leagues, being part of a history pennant race last season, his favourite pitchers growing up, how everything unravelled this off-season, when he began to develop his pitches including his splitter, why he was a fan of the Colorado Rockies, what he’s looking forward to this season, and why he loves yoga and pilates.This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic & Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: NBC Sports Bay Area & SportsnetThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Apr 22, 202233 min

The 2022 Over/Unders

The day has finally arrived! Arden and Ben give you their 2022 Blue Jays over/unders (23:30). But before they get into it, they open the podcast by discussing the latest news around the club (03:54), the injury we should be most concerned about (14:10), and they send their well wishes to Buck Martinez as he begins his cancer treatment.This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Apr 19, 202259 min

The Best & Worst Of Week One

One turn through the rotation, what have we learned about the Blue Jays? After discussing the Blue Jays' impressive defence (08:00) Arden and Ben take a look at the team's starting pitching (22:54) before taking stock of the catching mix without Danny Jansen (38:58).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: SportsnetThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Apr 14, 202250 min

This is Alek Manoah

Arden and Ben had the opportunity to sit down with Toronto starting pitcher Alek Manoah while they were in Dunedin for Spring Training. Manoah talked about his rookie season and facing adversity, what he worked on in the off-season, opening up his own gym, some of the challenges he faced growing up, his friendship with Hyun-jin Ryu and their love of good food.This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.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.

Apr 11, 202247 min

José Berríos Joins The Podcast

Arden and Ben are joined by Opening Day starter José Berríos who talks about being traded from Minnesota, the seven-year extension he signed this off-season, what makes Toronto special, when he realized he could be a big leaguer, finding a routine that works for him, and the importance of family.This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet.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.

Apr 8, 202226 min

Opening Day Roster Takes Shape

Ben joins from Dunedin to offer his observations from Blue Jays camp (01:08), before the guys weigh in on Gosuke Katoh cracking the opening day roster (03:24), the club’s acquisition of Zack Collins (08:16), a flurry of bullpen news (19:21), Charlie Montoyo’s extension (31:21), and how Toronto will look to manage player workload this season (47:29).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB & Sportsnet.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.

Apr 6, 202253 min

What We’ve Learned at Jays Camp ft. Alejandro Kirk

On the last off day of the spring, Arden and Ben talk Blue Jays in Florida. After assessing, the state of the roster (00:01) the discussion turns to some under-the-radar bullpen candidates (13:00). And finally, an interview with Alejandro Kirk (31:00).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Mar 30, 202240 min

On The Scene at Blue Jays Camp

Arden and Ben are both in Florida for a busy edition of ATL. First, the consequences of Pete Walker’s arrest (2:00). Then a look at the Raimel Tapia acquisition (9:50), an interesting decision by some pre-arbitration eligible Jays (28:40) and upcoming renovations at Rogers Centre (41:10).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Mar 27, 202257 min

A Game-Changer Arrives At Third

A new third baseman changes the dynamic on the Blue Jays’ infield. Plus: Arden’s observations from Dunedin, Fla., what’s next for the Blue Jays after trading for Matt Chapman (01:23) and a look at some spring position battles in Jays camp (40:58).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB and Sportsnet.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.

Mar 23, 202252 min

Palm Trees And Transactions

Baseball is back and the Blue Jays are already making moves. First, a look at how the new CBA may impact the Jays (13:16). Then, Arden and Ben look at the addition of Yusei Kikuchi (29:03), anticipate what’s next for the Toronto front office (36:17) and discuss the return of Josh Donaldson to the AL East (54:43).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Mar 15, 20221h 8m

Looking Beyond The Lockout

The new CBA will eventually have some major implications for the Blue Jays (18:00). Plus, Arden and Ben wonder how teams should now be strategizing (33:00), anticipate a wild post-lockout week and explore a parallel between Juan Soto and Vlad Jr. (50:00).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Feb 24, 20221h 4m

What To Expect From Jays’ Best Prospects

With spring training likely to be delayed, Ben and Arden turn their attention to the Blue Jays’ top prospects. This week Ben Badler of Baseball America joins ATL to discuss Gabriel Moreno (10:57), Jordan Groshans (28:29), Orelvis Martinez (21:47) and some lesser-known minor-leaguers in the Jays’ system (50:29). This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.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.

Feb 11, 202255 min

Extending, Evolving, Bargaining

Shi Davidi joins Arden and Ben for a wide-ranging discussion about the latest off-field developments in MLB. First, a look at possible extensions for Vlad and Bo (1:00) followed by a discussion about Jaime Vieira, the Blue Jays’ first female coach (29:10), and a look at how CBA talks may impact the Jays (47:15).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Jan 28, 20221h 4m

Your Questions, Our Answers

What’s a realistic expectation for Vlad Jr. in 2022 (9:38)? What other Jays could be in line for big extensions(1:01:52)? And how to make sense of that Freddie Freeman talk (24:32)? Ben and Arden take a wide assortment of questions in this holiday mailbag edition of At the Letters.This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.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.

Dec 23, 20211h 9m

A Flurry, Then a Freeze

First, a wild week of activity … and then a lockout (4:00). Arden and Ben break down the Blue Jays’ deal with Kevin Gausman (13:00) discuss the departure of Robbie Ray (19:00) and preview next steps as the baseball industry enters a lockout (40:20).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Watch the podcast on YouTubeThe 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.

Dec 3, 20211h 0m

The Arms Race Begins

The Blue Jays are spending big to keep Jose Berrios – so what does this seven-year deal mean (1:00)? Plus, Arden and Ben break down the Blue Jays’ place in the starting pitching market (25:30), credit Robbie Ray for a Cy Young season (38:00) and discuss some challenges of awards voting (46:00).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Andrew Norton and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.Audio Credits: Blue Jays Radio Network, MLB Network and Sportsnet.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.

Nov 19, 202149 min

Ep 101From The 2021 GM Meetings

The Blue Jays are keeping their options open, but the market’s actually moving better than expected. So what happens from here? Ben joins Arden from the GM Meetings to talk Steven Matz, Scott Boras and the Jays’ potential targets. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] 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.

Nov 11, 202148 min

Ep 100At The Rogers Centre With Ross Atkins

It’s off-season mode for the Blue Jays, and who better to set it all up than GM Ross Atkins? This week, Atkins joins ATL for a conversation on some of the team’s biggest stars (05:21), what he learned last winter (10:20) and what’s next this off-season (23:19). This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, mixed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] 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

Nov 4, 202144 min

Ep 99Our 2021 Over/Unders

When it all began, our over/unders featured the likes of Rowdy Tellez, T.J. Zeuch and Tanner Roark. Yet as always, the 2021 season unfolded in unpredictable fashion. This week, Arden and Ben look back on it all with their annual over/under review. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Audio Credits: Sportsnet and Sportsnet 590 The FAN. 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

Oct 28, 20211h 0m

Ep 98Brainstorming Some Off-Season Moves

Now, it’s time to look ahead. Arden and Ben discuss the Blue Jays’ upcoming spending decisions (04:15) and the challenge of building around the right long-term players (14:19). Plus, a discussion about qualifying offers (31:14) and going granular on some possible trade talks (39:51). This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Oct 22, 202159 min

Ep 97Where Do We Go From Here?

Just like that, the Jays’ season is over, but there’s a lot to make sense when it comes to the 2021 team, some of it impressive (00:38) and some of it frustrating (14:04). Plus, Arden and Ben discuss the Jays’ biggest off-season needs (39:34) and where Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien may fit in their plans (51:35). This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] Audio Credits: Sportsnet 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

Oct 6, 202159 min