Blue Jays Talk

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.