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JTP: Bassitt’s Comments + Gausman’s Falling Velocity

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.

Aug 20, 20241h 40m

Vladdy Smashes a Moonshot in Loss vs. Reds

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.

Aug 20, 202434 min

JTP: Bowden Francis Dealing & What If Starters Pitched 6 Innings?

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.

Aug 19, 20241h 39m

Francis Ks Seven in Seven + Bo Rumours Abound

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.

Aug 18, 202451 min

It's Raining, It's Pouring, Jays Bats Are Snoring

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.

Aug 17, 20241h 2m

Jays Get Walked Off in Extras at Wrigley Field

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.

Aug 16, 202431 min

JTP: Vladdy Extension Figures + State of the Cubs

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.

Aug 16, 20241h 39m

JTP: Vladdy’s Heater, the Blue Jays Farm + Charles McAdoo

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.

Aug 15, 20241h 39m

A SoCal Sweep for Berríos and the Bats

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.

Aug 15, 202449 min

JTP: Early Auditions for 2025 + Springer Ejected

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.

Aug 14, 20241h 40m

Gausman Fires Seven Shutout Innings, Springer Ejected, Jays Win Series vs. Angels

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.

Aug 14, 202437 min

JTP: Wagner’s Debut & The Value of Prospects

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.

Aug 13, 20241h 40m

Seven Innings for Francis, Three Hits for Wagner, One Bomb for Jiménez

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.

Aug 13, 202438 min

JTP: Weekend Recap, Jackson Power & the Red Sox

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.

Aug 12, 20241h 39m

It's a Dog Day Afternoon for Bassitt, Jays Lose Series vs. A's

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.

Aug 11, 202451 min

The Y-Rod Debate Rages On, Vladdy Jr.'s Hit Streak Reaches 22

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.

Aug 10, 202433 min

Berríos Shoves for Seven + Vladdy Jr.'s Hit Streak Reaches 21

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.

Aug 10, 202433 min

JTP: Front Office & Joey Votto Questions

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.

Aug 9, 20241h 40m

The Prince of Plakata Leads Jays to Series Win vs. Orioles

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.

Aug 9, 202425 min

JTP: Shapiro Presser Fallout + Will Wagner

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.

Aug 8, 20241h 40m

A Fine Outing From Francis Blown by the Bullpen

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.

Aug 8, 202426 min

JTP: Super Varsho + A.L. East Landscape

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.

Aug 7, 20241h 40m

The Hound Dog Fans Nine, Captain Kirk Goes Deep to Begin Homestand

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.

Aug 7, 202427 min

JTP: Buffalo Check In & Just How Good Has Vladdy Been?

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.

Aug 6, 20241h 40m

JTP: The Aaron Judge Treatment + Kikuchi’s Astros debut

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.

Aug 5, 20241h 39m

Rain Only Delays a Blue Jays Loss in New York

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.

Aug 5, 202446 min

Vladdy Jr. Goes Yard (Again) in Loss vs. Yankees

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.

Aug 3, 202447 min

Rain Only Delays a Blue Jays Win in New York

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.

Aug 3, 202415 min

JTP: Players Looking to Seize Opportunities & Jay Triano

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.

Aug 2, 20241h 39m

JTP: New Blue Jays & 2025 Requirements

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.

Aug 1, 20241h 39m

What's Next for the 2024 Jays Post-Trade Deadline?

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.

Jul 31, 202447 min

JTP: Processing the Deadline & What Comes Next for 2025

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.

Jul 31, 20241h 39m

A Post-Deadline Evaluation of the Blue Jays

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.

Jul 31, 202433 min

JTP: Trades & Live Reaction + Jake Bloss Thoughts

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.

Jul 30, 20241h 40m

JTP: New Jays Prospects + Potential Moves

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.

Jul 30, 20241h 40m

Vladdy Jr. Stays Hot, Kikuchi Trade Return Becomes Clearer

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.

Jul 30, 202448 min

Jays Deal Justin Turner to Mariners, Yusei Kikuchi to Astros

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss to the Orioles in the first half of the doubleheader in Baltimore. They take your calls, and get right to the mid-game news that Justin Turner had been traded to the Mariners. They get into the return, before looking at what transpired in the game, including a troublesome start for Yariel Rodríguez. Plus, during the rain delay, Sho Alli chats with Blake Murphy about Yusei Kikuchi being traded to Astros (49:30) - they get into the return, part of which is the Astros' no. 2 ranked prospect in Jake Bloss. Afterwards, they chat about the other recent trades, including Turner to Seattle, and Danny Jansen to 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.

Jul 30, 20241h 14m

JTP: Evaluating the new Blue Jays + Emilien Pitre

Blake Murphy analyzes the weekend trades by the Blue Jays and discusses the prospects entering the farm. Emilien Pitre, Canadian prospect drafted by the Rays, discusses her baseball journey and learning he was becoming a Ray. Lindsay Dunn discusses her car ride with Kevin Kiermaier and his upcoming trip to Paris 2024 (34:17). Ginny Searle gives her take on players likely on the move at the trade deadline (49:48). In the final segment, Kevin Brown updates on where the Baltimore Orioles stand ahead of their 4-games series vs. Toronto (1:14:36). The views and opinions 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.

Jul 29, 20241h 39m

Berríos Bounces Back, Jays Complete Sweep of Rangers

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win over the Rangers to complete the three-game sweep at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get right to the seven innings of one-run ball from José Berríos - how important was it for him to bounce back with zero walks after ten in his last two games? They get into the play of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who blasted his 19th home run of the year, and also chat about Alejandro Kirk in the wake of the Danny Jansen trade. Plus, they discuss the relief pitcher trade market - is Chad Green's value at an all-time high given the return for many other relievers around MLB? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jul 28, 20241h 2m

Jays Deal Danny Jansen to Red Sox, Nate Pearson to Cubs

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win over the Rangers to take the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to some news that broke mid-game, as long-time Blue Jay Danny Jansen has been traded to the Red Sox. They react live to the news trickling in from various MLB insiders about which prospects are returning, and whether or not such a return was warranted for a player like Jansen. They discuss the pre-game news of Nate Pearson being traded to the Cubs - can he re-invent himself in Chicago? - and also hear from both manager John Schneider and Jansen himself on the emotions on a day like this. Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman's terrific outing, as he allows three runs and notches eight strikeouts as he finishes off his third-ever complete 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.

Jul 27, 20241h 5m

Clement Delivers Walk-off Win, García Gets Dealt as Deadline Draws Near

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off win over the Rangers to begin a three-game series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss Ernie Clement's ninth inning heroics - is he, along with Spencer Horwitz and others, part of the 2025 discussions? They get into the Yimi García trade from earlier in the day, and chat about Yusei Kikuchi's start - what was the reasoning behind sending him out there with a chance he might not pitch 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.

Jul 27, 202430 min

JTP: Jays Facing “Demons” Ahead of Deadline

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to recap the loss to the Rays which featured Ernie Clement taking the mound (1:31). Jon Becker looks ahead to the trade deadline and discusses Randy Arozarena getting dealt to the Mariners (30:52). Tricia Whitaker gives her thoughts Randy Arozarena and why the Blue Jays are facing an uphill climb in the AL East next season (50:44). In the final segment, Kennedi Landry provides the state of the Rangers and previews the team’s upcoming deadline (1:15:07).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.

Jul 26, 20241h 39m

Jays Get Shut Out and Blown Out at Home

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-0 loss vs. the Rays to lose the series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get to the pitching on display - between Chris Bassitt and the bullpen, how does the team survive with so many runs given up (even without run support from the bats)? They react to live commentary from John Schneider and Bassitt himself, the latter of whom delivered some sobering statements about the team as a whole. Plus, they get into moves to be made at the deadline, and discuss who comprises the core going 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 affiliates.

Jul 25, 202444 min

JTP: Should the Blue Jays Consider Trading Vladdy

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to discuss returns for Chad Green and Isiah Kiner-Falefa along with the case for trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr (1:19). JP Ricciardi takes us inside trade deadlines for front offices, navigating job security and what went behind re-signing and trading Roy Halladay (50:33). In the final segment, Chris Black discusses Kevin Kiermaier announcing his retirement after the 2024 season and contextualizes how good Daulton Varsho has been on defence this 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.

Jul 25, 20241h 39m

Vladdy Continues His Heater, Jays Even Series at Home

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Rays to even the series at one game apiece at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cranking his fifth home run in the last six games - is he actually getting close to performing at his 2021 level of production? They discuss Yariel Rodríguez allowing only two runs over 5.2 IP - is Y-Rod looking more like a part of the 2025 rotation? Plus, they get into the bullpen, including Yimi García looking like he's back to his old self less than a week before the trade 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 affiliates.

Jul 25, 202426 min

JTP: Latest Trade Rumours & Should the Blue Jays Sell Beyond 2024?

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Daulton Varsho’s Gold Glove calibre play and what’s behind Jose Berrios’ struggles of late (2:28). Adam Berry updates on the Rays’ vision of buying and selling at the deadline (30:28). Levi Weaver gives his ideal player transaction-destination pairings and why he was excited to see Adrian Beltre get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (52:40). In the final segment, Jim Bowden has the latest rumours and what a return for Yimi Garcia could look like (1:16:23).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 affiliates.

Jul 24, 20241h 39m

A Bummer for Berríos as Jays Drop Opener vs. Rays

Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss vs. the Rays to open the three-game series in Toronto. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to another uneven start from José Berríos - three runs and six walks over 4.2 IP of work - is it right to be worried about his recent results? Plus, has John Schneider found something with his bullpen these days - including the return of Erik Swanson - and the latest on Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latter of whom hit his 17th 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.

Jul 24, 202431 min

JTP: Blue Jays Trade Values, Retooling for 2025

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the state of the team ahead of the deadline and how the Blue Jays will replace Bo Bichette in the lineup (2:45). Neil Solondz explains what’s gone into the Rays’ 50-50 season (30:59). Afterwards, Ben Clemens details the results of his trade value series where he identifies the players with the most trade value in baseball and how Toronto can get back to winning games next season (58:53).The views and opinions 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 23, 20241h 40m

JTP: Prospect Report + Trade Deadline Moves

Blake Murphy is joined by Keith Law to provide an overview of all the prospects drafted by the Blue Jays including how MLB-ready Trey Yesavage is. Afterwards, Ben Nicholson-Smith comes in-studio to discuss whether the likes of Kevin Kiermaier and Justin Turner will be dealt, what they’re looking forward to watching from the Blue Jays in 2024 and plenty more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jul 22, 20241h 39m

A Wild Varsho Catch + Two Springer Dingers Help Jays to Victory

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Tigers to wrap up the series with a victory! They take your calls and texts, and get right to George Springer clubbing two home runs - how important is it for the future of the team that he gets back to a normal level of production? They chat about Daulton Varsho's terrific catch in the eighth inning being another example of how he deserves a Gold Glove, Ernie Clement's production at third base, and get into the 6.2 IP from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up a grand slam. Plus, is Génesis Cabrera firmly in the Circle of Trust, who's the next name that needs to go up on the Level of Excellence, and should the Jays have a walkable team 'Hall of Fame' exhibit somewhere at the Rogers Centre? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jul 21, 20241h 1m