Blue Jays Talk

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black to recap the loss to the Astros and analyze George Springer’s renaissance at the plate. Jon Becker (30:23) discusses Yusei Kikuchi’s trade value. Jim Bowden (49:45) explains the pressure on the front office and what Bo Bichette’s trade market looks like.The views and opinions 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' 9-2 loss to the Astros at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get into the outing from Yusei Kikuchi, who allowed two runs over 5.2 IP - should that be enough most nights for a team to grab a win? They get into the offence largely no-showing, and also discuss the bullpen imploding from the sixth inning onwards - can this unit be fixed on the fly? The views and opinions 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 Nate Pearson’s quality innings, Jose Berrios’ shaky 5th inning and George Springer’s hitting. Jon Morosi (49:41) provides an overview of the Blue Jays’ options heading into the trade deadline. Keith Law accesses the Blue Jays’ farm system, including the recently recalled Leo Jimenez (1:13:52).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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Astros to even the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss Chad Green holding it down to end the game alongside Nate Pearson's two innings of scoreless relief - were the right buttons pushed for the bullpen? They discuss George Springer rocking another home run, this time a three-run bomb - is he finally turning it around? Plus, they get into Bo Bichette's continued struggles, and an abrupt ending to the night of José Berríos, who let up five runs in the fifth inning and finished with 60 pitches thrown. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Julia Kreuz to recap the Canada Day festivities and the loss to the Astros. Robert Ford (30:25) and Chandler Rome join the show (50:04) to discuss Hunter Brown and what has gone into the Astros’ improved play. Also, Joe Siddall gives his thoughts on Bo Bichette, George Springer and Yariel Rodriguez’s start (1:12:37). The views and opinions 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' 3-1 loss to the Astros on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence getting shut down by Hunter Brown and the Astros bullpen. What was behind their approach today? They get into the 6.2 IP of one-run ball from Yariel Rodríguez in what was likely his best MLB start to-date - can he keep it up? Plus, they discuss the bullpen, and where the team is at with the All-Star Break approaching. The views and opinions 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 recap the weekend and Tim Mayza getting DFA’d (02:35). Bobby Wagner pops by to discuss the suddenly relevant New York Mets (29:27). Robert Orr discusses how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s turned around his season (51:30). In the final segment, Blake looks at how the Blue Jays have faired historically on Canada Day (01:15:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 loss vs. the Yankees to ensure a series split at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's bizarre outing, one in which he gave up seven earned runs and issued five walks over 4.1 IP - is it something to be concerned about going forward? They discuss the trade value of the various UFAs, including that of Justin Turner, who's heating up - does his status as a long-time MLB veteran help him at all? Plus, they get into what to expect on Canada Day with Yariel Rodríguez tabbed to take on the Astros for the first of four games. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 win over the Yankees at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big day as he slammed a home run and knocked in six RBI - is this the version of Vladdy everyone's been waiting on? If so, why does he still get so much criticism? They get into Isiah Kiner-Falefa's four-hit day against his former team, and Alejandro Kirk coming up with two RBI and two runners thrown out amidst an up-and-down year. Plus, they chat about Chris Bassitt, who stayed in the game after taking a line drive from Aaron Judge off the forearm, and still allowed only one unearned run over six innings of work. The views and opinions 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' 16-5 loss vs. the Yankees as the series is tied at one game apiece. They take your calls, and get right to the bullpen - is it time for Tim Mayza and Nate Pearson both to go? They get into the offence, which despite the team's record continues to look better, and discuss the start from Yusei Kikuchi, who got knocked out of the game by a Juan Soto three-run bomb. Plus, they discuss two plays that changed the tone of the game, a rundown involving Aaron Judge, and a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slide at home plate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss George Springer hitting home runs again and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing off his power stroke. Ryan Ruocco (29:16) explains how Marcus Stroman has made his presence felt in New York. Bisons outfielder Alan Roden (49:38) discusses how he’s adjusted to AAA and his approach at the plate. Russell Carleton analyzes why batting average doesn’t have the same meaning it used to. In the final segment, Jorge Castillo details the Yankees’ starting pitching issues and their 2-8 play over their last 10 games (1:20:25).The views and opinions 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' 9-2 win over the Yankees to kick off the four-game series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the two home runs from George Springer - what did he see from Carlos Rodón that led him to drive in six RBI? They discuss the Jays offensive approach in general, which also saw a solo home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and get into the outing from José Berríos, who only allowed two runs over seven innings of work. Plus, they discuss today's chat with Ross Atkins, and discuss the long-term future of Vladdy as well as Bo Bichette. The views and opinions 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 JD Bunkis to voice how fans are feeling about the Blue Jays and give his thoughts on the Raptors’ #19 pick in Ja’Kobe Walter. Stephanie Apstein (31:39) discusses the Yankees and the surging Orioles. Dan Szymborski analyzes the likelihood of Bo Bichette and George Springer rebounding from their seasons (49:49). Eric Koreen discusses Ja’Kobe Walter, and Bruce Brown options and what he wants to see from the Blue Jays front office going forward (1:14:11).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting dingers again and what the front office is considering ahead of the trade deadline (02:00). Levi Weaver talks Jays players who could be dealt if the team elects to sell (50:32). In the final segment, Patrick Dubuque details why MLB offence is trending down (01:15:17).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-4 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park to end the losing streak! They take your calls, and get right to the batting order - was this the secret sauce that (finally) led to victory? They discuss the massive third inning, including a home run from George Springer - how important is it that he trends upwards? Plus, they get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his four RBI - a pair of two-run doubles - alongside the start from Kevin Gausman. The views and opinions 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 dissect an error-riddled loss to the Red Sox (02:40). Chris Rose gives his thoughts on what the Blue Jays should do with the current roster (33:05). Former Blue Jay Orlando Hudson reminisces on memories with the team and how important Willie Mays was to baseball and other Black players (50:45). In the final segment, Mike Petriello discusses Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan’s wizardry at the plate (1:14:45).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 walk-off loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. They take your calls, and discuss the seven-game losing streak, as the Jays held a 6-2 lead heading to the bottom of the eighth inning, and blew it late. They get into the start from Chris Bassitt, who turned in seven innings of two-run ball, and chat about the monster 471 ft. bomb from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the longest of his 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 Shi Davidi to discuss what we know about the Orelvis Martinez suspension. Gabrielle Starr checks in to preview the streaking Red Sox. Doug Fox updates where the Jays farm system sits and Colton Hall, whose photo of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went viral, outlines his approach to photography and the reaction to his iconic still.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss to the Guardians to wrap up a second consecutive series sweep. They take your calls and texts, and get to the now season-worst six game losing streak - what depths does the team need to reach before a change is made? Will it happen on this road trip, before Canada Day, or the All-Star Break? They discuss Spencer Horwitz clubbing two home runs - his first multi-home run game - should he be playing every day? Plus, they get into the 80-game suspension handed down to Orelvis Martínez for using PEDs - how does this happen, and how does it ripple out to the rest of the 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.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss to the Guardians to lose the series at Progressive Field. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the ninth inning injury to Daulton Varsho - after being removed with lower back tightness, what are the Jays' options if he is forced to miss time? They get into the play of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer batting cleanup, and José Berríos allowing three home runs in an inconsistent start. Plus, they discuss what's best for the Blue Jays long-term - how do you turn this around? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss to the Guardians in Cleveland to kick off the road trip. They take your calls, and get to Yariel Rodríguez only lasting 1.1 IP - what was up with him today? Was he brought off the IL too soon? They discuss the offence only mustering the one run - a solo home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - and discuss the options remaining. Why don't the Buffalo Boys play more often, namely Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to discuss how the 2024 Blue Jays compare to other teams in recent franchise history along with what a Blue Jays sell looks like this season. David Laurila discusses the Guardians and why some players feel the MLB is juicing baseballs. Bisons hitting coach Ryan Long gives his thoughts on how he has grown as a coach and Orelvis Martinez. In the final segment, Jim Rosenhaus details key adjustments Josh Naylor has made to help his hitting.The views and opinions 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 Nicholson-Smith to recap the Blue Jays getting swept by the Red Sox and what the front office’s appetite to sell may be. Matthew Ritchie discusses the history of Rickwood Field and Willie Mays’ connection to fans. Eno Sarris breaks down Kevin Gausman’s struggles and why he’s intrigued by Bowden Francis. In the final segment, Chris Nowlin shares how he’s teaching pitchers the lost art of the knuckleball.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Red Sox, completing the Boston sweep at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to the offence failing to produce yet again - even if the team did DFA or trade multiple players, who else can possibly be called up? Is this roster something that can be fixed in-season? They also get into the in-game adjustments made by John Schneider, and debate the manager's role in the decision making process. The views and opinions 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 recap a loss to the Red Sox. WWE Wrestler Sami Zayn joins to discuss where his love for comedy started leading up to his show in Toronto on July 4. Jon Morosi outlines the tough decisions ahead for the Blue Jays front office. In the final segment, Brandon Wile looks at future MLB rule changes, specifically the challenge system that will likely come to the MLB in the coming years.The views and opinions 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 discuss the passing of Willie Mays at the age of 93, one of the game's greatest players, and share some thoughts on his Hall of Fame career. Afterwards, they break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get into the pinch hit decisions of John Schneider, the bullpen usage, and the start from Chris Bassitt. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman in-studio to recap Monday's loss to the Red Sox, while Ben Clemens of FanGraphs accesses Bo Bichette’s market and what makes Danny Jansen a unique catcher (25:15). Afterwards, The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey touches on why the Red Sox are in the midst of a season-defining stretch (50:00). In the final segment, radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman looks at how the team should deploy their bullpen and Ernie Clement's recent groove at the plate (01:15:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to the lineup decisions - was it right to not have two lefty bats in the lineup vs. Victoria BC native Nick Pivetta? They get into Yusei Kikuchi giving up four home runs, including two to Maple Ridge BC native Tyler O'Neill - was there something more there, or just an off night? Plus, they discuss the decisions needing to be made with the bullpen, following Yimi García being put on the IL - is Tim Mayza's time on the team close to being done? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Cotillo to get the latest on the Red Sox ahead of a crucial 3-game series. Chris Black discusses Ernie Clement’s big weekend and Daulton Varsho’s grand slam on Sunday (24:23). Geoff Pontes provides the latest on Adam Macko, Alan Roden and other Blue Jays prospects (50:05). In the final segment, Davy Andrews explains what he learned after going deep into baseball’s new hitter tracking data (1:39:47).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 affiliate.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Guardians to take the series on Father's Day! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence finally breaking through courtesy of a monster fifth inning of work - how great is it to see Daulton Varsho crush a grand slam? They discuss how the Jays needed every last piece of offence to hold on after an apparent arm injury to Yimi García - if he is forced to miss any time, how does that re-order the bullpen? Could Brendon Little or Zach Pop step up? Plus, they get into the Buffalo Boys showing out in the win - do all of Ernie Clement, Spencer Horwitz, Addison Barger, and Davis Schneider need to play every day going forward? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 win over the Guardians to even the series at one game apiece! They take your texts, and get right to the performance of all six relievers including both Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis. How has Francis' splitter allowed him to pitch more to lefties? What will the plan look like when Yariel Rodriguez returns, potentially by the next turn of the rotbullpeation? They also get into the offence, including another strong second inning, and discuss Isiah Kiner-Falefa's continual strong play. Plus, how does the 40-man roster get moved around when Joey Votto eventually makes his way back from injury? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Guardians in the series opener down at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the offence no-showing once again - what's it going to take to get them going, if an opposing starter who has an ERA of 5.57 isn't going to do it? They discuss the 5.1 IP from Kevin Gausman, the Guardians bullpen not allowing a hit over four innings of work, and the year from George Springer, who continues to struggle at the dish. The views and opinions 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 Maurie Sherman to discuss Pride Night at the Rogers Centre. Erik Kratz discusses the Guardians and why this upcoming stretch will inform the rest of the Blue Jays season (17:59). Doug Fox discusses Addison Barger, if Adam Macko is ready for the next jump (49:47) and other prospects in the Blue Jays system (1:08:54).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to recap the Blue Jays’ rally falling short vs. the Brewers. Kiley McDaniel discusses the state of the Blue Jays front office (25:14). In the last hour, Blake and Chris Black dive deep into the Brewers’ double steal (55:06) and what’s behind Bo Bichette’s odd season (1:16:32).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Milwaukee. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence - after sputtering for most of the game, were all the right decisions made when the team made a comeback bid in the ninth inning? What was up with Alejandro Kirk's throw in the sixth inning, or Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pinch-hit usage late in Milwaukee? They get into the outing from Chris Bassitt, and also discuss a variety of roster decisions, including Cavan Biggio's trade to the Dodgers earlier in the day. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy breaks down the win vs. the Brewers and is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss how Blue Jays management could approach the trade deadline (49:46). Pitching prospect Adam Macko comes on to elaborate on how he learned he was becoming a Blue Jay (28:59) and why he’s exactly where he wants to be. In the final segment, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels discusses what he’s trying to create with NXT, memorable moments in his career and the upcoming 3-day WWE/NXT event coming to Toronto from July 5-7 (1:13:58). The views and opinions 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 win over the Brewers to even the series in Milwaukee! They take your calls and get right to the outing from Yusei Kikuchi - he battled all night, but still allowed no runs over five innings of work. How impressive were those efforts given that he had thrown 50 pitches midway through the second inning? They discuss the bullpen, including Yimi García grabbing the four-out save - any chance he's an All-Star this year? Plus, they get into the offence, as Spencer Horwitz and Danny Jansen both collect some hits and RBI. The views and opinions 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 alongside Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to discuss the lack of power in the Blue Jays lineup. Next up, Derek VanRiper of The Athletic gives his take on the Blue Jays and provides the state of the Brewers (28:50). Later, Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi outlines how Alek Manoah reacted to the news he required season-ending surgery and looks into his timeline for recovery (50:00). In the final segment, former Blue Jay Eric Thames joins the show to discuss chugging beers at Brewers’ games, his time in Toronto, playing baseball in Korea and plenty more (01:15:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Brewers to open the three-game series in Milwaukee. They take your calls, and get right to the anemic offence - outside of the Alejandro Kirk home run, how did Colin Rea shut down the offence? Why does it continue to struggle? They get into the 5.2 IP from José Berríos and his pitch mix - was it another case of the pitchers being forced to walk the tightrope? Plus, they discuss the top of the order - does the lineup need another adjustment? The views and opinions 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 & Caleb Joseph to discuss the weekend series vs. the Athletics, Yusei Kikuchi’s blunder and Cavan Biggio getting DFA’d (29:57). Tim Dillard comes on to discuss the Brewers and his transition from the mound to broadcasting (49:48). In the final segment, 2024 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ashley Stephenson discusses how she’s feeling ahead of a big weekend for baseball in Canada (1:15:13).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win over the Athletics to grab a series win in their final ever trip to the Coliseum in Oakland! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the five RBI knocked in from Isiah Kiner-Falefa - should he be moved up in the order, or is he good where he is? After Shohei Ohtani, is it fair to say IKF might be one of the better off-season signings? Plus, Sho discusses outings from Bowden Francis, Zach Pop, and Chad Green, and looks ahead to the probable pitchers in the Brewers series 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.

Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win over the Athletics to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the dominant performance from Kevin Gausman, who throws his first nine-inning complete game, and his first career shutout as well, all coming in his 273rd career start. They discuss the offence snapping the first-inning scoring drought in a very Blue Jays way, the offence stringing together some hits in the fifth inning, and all the relievers getting some important rest ahead of a bullpen day on Sunday. The views and opinions 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' 2-1 loss to the Athletics in Oakland, a walk-off defeat at the hands of JJ Bleday. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the offence getting shut out - how did they get baffled by Hogan Harris for six innings? He gets into the eight innings of one-run ball from Chris Bassitt - as great as it was, can the team afford to keep wasting these efforts? Plus, Sho discusses the day of breaking news, including Cavan Biggio being designated for assignment, Spencer Horwitz getting the call-up, and Alek Manoah being scheduled for UCL surgery. Was it the right move for Biggio to be dropped over other players? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t comfortable with where the Blue Jays sit and splitting the Orioles series. Justin Choi explains why the ‘kitchen sink’ is back for pitchers (30:38) and Pat Malacaro provides the latest from the Buffalo Bisons, including the chances of Spencer Hortwitz getting called up (49:55). In the final segment, Melissa Lockard sheds some light on the state of the Oakland Athletics ahead of the series opener Friday night (1:14:57).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Orioles to wrap up a split of the four-game series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a three-run shot - are things turning around for him? They get into the team's ability to string together hits, Vladdy included, and also discuss what's going on with Bo Bichette. They discuss the outing from Yusei Kikuchi, who let up one run over six innings of work, and get into the rotation at-large when it comes to a position of strength. Plus, with MLB All-Star balloting now open league-wide, they debate the potential All-Stars on the 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 Jonah Birenbaum to recap the win vs. the Orioles. Tanner McGrath explains what he learned while researching hitters who sustain low strikeout rates despite high whiff rates (31:35). In the final segment, Dr. Meredith Wills discusses what she has learned about baseballs through the lens of astrophysics (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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off win over the Orioles at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the Isiah Kiner-Falefa game-winner - has he actually been one of the team's better hitters lately? They discuss the six innings of two-run ball from José Berríos to keep the team in it, and get to the bullpen usage, as the arm barn held it down late. Plus, with the Rogers Centre (formerly known as SkyDome) celebrating its 35th birthday, Jeff shares some of his favourite memories of the stadium. The views and opinions 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 Nicholson-Smith in-studio to discuss the loss to the Orioles and the front-office decisions each team has made over the past few seasons (26:34). Afterwards, Hannah Keyser discusses the Yankees (49:49) and changes she wants to see to the MLB All-Star festivities. In the final segment, Blake Murphy speaks to Trevor May about his decision to retire and begin his career as a media personality, baseball analytics, the intricacies of throwing a splitter and more (1:12:16).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss to the Orioles at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the offence getting shut down by Corbin Burnes - was anyone surprised given the apparent pitching mismatch? They discuss the opening stint from Trevor Richards - has he earned his spot as a trusted member of the bullpen? They also get to Ryan Mountcastle, who banged two home runs - why does he always do 'damage' against the Jays? Plus, they discuss John Schneider - does he take an unfair amount of criticism given how the roster is constructed? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to recap the loss to the Orioles and the lack of options for the Blue Jays to get consistent hitting. Jake Mirtz gives his thoughts on the state of the Blue Jays (30:27) while Shi Davidi discusses the urgency inside the clubhouse and what the loss to Baltimore showed (49:55). In the final segment, Geoff Arnold gives his thoughts on the potency of Baltimore’s lineup and how they’re built for success (1:15:28).The views and opinions 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.