Blue Jays Talk

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-9 win over the Reds to even the series in Cincinnati at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen, who covered seven innings of work - who's stock is up after the win, and did anyone's stock drop? They discuss José Berríos, who allowed six runs (only two earned) over just two innings of work - is he injured, or did the long layoff affect him? Plus, they get into George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Daulton Varsho all smashing some longballs - does that alleviate any concern about the offence 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss what the numbers suggest is going on with the Blue Jays’ bullpen, Bo Bichette’s heater and outfield defence and more (25:23). Afterwards, Ben Clemens (50:58) of Fangraphs analyzes the value of bullpen arms, Jonah Tong’s unique delivery, and Justin Verlander, along with a cast of future Hall of Famers, still getting it done. Lastly, Neil Paine (1:20:46) comes on to discuss the state of the AL East, what a deep dive into past World Series champions revealed and 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Reds in the series opener. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bottom of the ninth - should Tommy Nance have stayed in the game over Brendon Little? Was there another relief option to go to other than Little? They get into Chris Bassitt's quality start, Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho launching some late home runs, and the news that Eric Lauer is moving into the bullpen as the team transitions back to a five-man rotation. The views and opinions 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 weekend’s action where Toronto lost two of three to Milwaukee, before actor Jake Goldsbie (10:15) joins to discuss the Blue Jays’ 2025 season. Afterwards, Andrew Mearns (34:55) of Pinstripe Alley analyzes what is behind the New York Yankees winning seven of their last ten games. Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (51:10) pops in-studio to discuss the Brewers series, Toronto’s wonky bullpen, and the remaining games in September. Lastly, Reds broadcaster Tommy Thrall (01:14:32) previews the Cincinnati Reds, who have a bright future, but have struggled of late as they welcome the 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Brewers to salvage the series finale in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen bouncing back - does Tommy Nance deserve more higher leverage outings following his fifth inning Houdini act? Who is in the circle of trust after Louis Varland and Seranthony Domínguez looked good today? They discuss the offence coming up big, including great days for Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, and George Springer, and also discuss the waiver pickup of Isiah Kiner-Falefa before the game. Plus, with rosters expanding tomorrow, they get into the cases for relievers such as Braydon Fisher, Mason Fluharty, Lazaro Estrada, and Adam Macko potentially being called up at one point or another. The views and opinions 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' 4-1 loss vs. the Brewers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up two home runs in the top of the ninth inning to lose the game - is it time to press the panic button with him as the team's closer? Who are the best internal candidates to replace him right now - could Seranthony Domínguez get a shot as the closer in the short-term? They also discuss the offence only scratching across a single run, and get to Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball. Plus, we hear from Jeff Hoffman himself post-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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss vs. the Brewers to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Shane Bieber's start - with only two earned runs in 5.1 IP, how did they feel about his second start, and why did he get pulled after 92 pitches? They discuss the bullpen continuing to be leaky, and also get into Daulton Varsho being hit by a pitch and getting taken out of the game immediately afterwards. The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz are joined by Brewers broadcaster Josh Maurer to discuss Pat Murphy’s impact on team culture, who’s closing games for the Brew Crew and their play since winning 14 in a row. MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger (26:36) pops in to give his thoughts on Shane Bieber, Alejandro Kirk’s new deal that’s looking pretty good now and Kyle Schwarber’s MVP candidacy. Following that, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:04) talks about the bullpen struggles and how the starting rotation will play out the rest of the season. Lastly, MLB.com’s Mike Petriello (1:15:25) talks about George Springer’s season and the uniqueness of how Milwaukee has built its roster into a contender. The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz recap all the chaos in Wednesday night’s Blue Jays win. They give their thoughts on Eric Lauer’s start, Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl providing big outs, Barger’s huge 8th inning double, Ty France’s pinch-hit home run and more. Following that, former Blue Jay and new member of the Brewers’ Wall of Honour, John Axford (29:43), reflects on his memorable weekend and MLB career. 2011 MLB All-Star Alex Avila (50:18) breaks down why Alejandro Kirk is a top-tier catcher, catching Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber’s nasty stuff. Lastly, Amazin’ Avenue’s Richard Staff (1:17:51) updates on the Mets and previews the MLB debut of Canada’s Jonah Tong on Friday.The views and opinions 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 Toronto Blue Jays’ 9–8 win over the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and dig into Ty France’s pinch-hit jolt against the team that traded him and Addison Barger’s go-ahead two-run double. They also hit Davis Schneider’s two moonshots, Jeff Hoffman’s bounce-back save, and what this weekend’s test vs. Milwaukee could reveal.The views and opinions 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 and Julia discuss Jeff Hoffman’s 9th inning meltdown, the bullpen’s recent struggles, and George Springer mashing. Afterwards, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen (30:15) talks Riley Green, Tarik Skubal and the Tigers with a month remaining before the postseason. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (50:24) pops by to dive into the bullpen, Hoffman and Eric Lauer. Lastly, former MLB 1st baseman Cody Decker (1:15:02) discusses the Blue Jays and a few of the notable playoff races. The views and opinions 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 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Jeff Hoffman's outing to forget, as he surrendered a 4-3 lead and coughed up four runs in the ninth inning. They discuss John Schneider's overall bullpen deployment, their level of concern with the relief group moving forward, and a silver lining to be found in George Springer's multi-homer night.The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays’ victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighting key moments like Andrés Giménez’ home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s return. Kyle Glaser (31:11) then analyzes the San Diego Padres' performance after their series with the Dodgers and their prospect outlook. Former Twins 3rd baseman Corey Koskie (50:42) shares insights on his career, defensive growth and what he likes in the 2025 Blue Jays. Finally, Davy Andrews (1:15:28) previews tonight’s game against the Twins, focusing on Daulton Varsho and Guerrero Jr.’s offensive success.The views and opinions 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' 10-4 win over the Twins to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence breaking through, including Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk both going yard off Joe Ryan. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in two runs in his return to the starting lineup, Nathan Lukes with a two-RBI night, and Max Scherzer giving up four earned runs over six innings of work. Plus, how important is it this year of all years for the Jays to win the division and get a first-round bye? The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing Shane Bieber’s impressive season debut and the Blue Jays’ recent road trip. Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:55) joins to share his insights on Bieber, Eric Lauer's usage, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential return against the Twins. Jon Morosi (50:58) then analyzes Bieber's performance, the Yankees' struggles, and MLB's Reliever of the Year Award. Finally, Joon Lee (1:16:32) recaps the Red Sox vs. Yankees series and assesses the Red Sox bullpen's postseason viability.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the Marlins in the series finale. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence getting shut down by Eury Pérez - despite the late comeback via the Daulton Varsho three-run bomb, is there cause for concern against elite arms going forward? They get into some coming decisions for certain members of the offence moving forward, the bullpen's struggles in the month of August, and discuss the Jays' chances of winning the division. The views and opinions 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 Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win over the Marlins to take the series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Bo Bichette coming through with a four-for-six night, including the game-winning RBI and a defensive gem in the top of the 12th - how important has it been to get more from him without Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They also get into José Berríos allowing two runs over 6.1 IP - is 'La Makina' back? Plus, they discuss the bullpen, including another uneven outing for Louis Varland, Tommy Nance coming through in extras, and Jeff Hoffman blowing the save - despite the blown save, is there less reason for concern from Hoffman as the team's closer moving forward? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Marlins to kick off the three-game series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and get right into Shane Bieber allowing one run and notching nine strikeouts over six innings of work in his Blue Jays debut - are Blair and Barker officially Beliebers? They also discuss Daulton Varsho hammering a two-run bomb - what is his status as a part of the team's core moving forward? Plus, we hear post-game audio from both John Schneider and Shane Bieber himself. The views and opinions 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 and Julia chat with Vancouver Canadians pitcher Gage Stanifer about developing his pitching profile, his season, and the influence of his father. Future Blue Jays newsletter author Doug Fox (26:37) updates on Alek Manoah, Trey Yesavage and more as he provides the prospect report. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:42) discusses Shane Bieber, the starting pitching rotation, and the upcoming games. Afterwards, documentary director Taiki Green takes you inside Shane Bieber's recovery from Tommy John surgery and the struggles he faced along the way. Lastly, FanDuel’s Kelly Saco (1:11:38) provides the state of the Miami Marlins, including Jakob Marsee, who has been must-watch TV since joining the 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Devon Travis to discuss his time with the Blue Jays, naming his son after Bo Bichette and taking pride in developing good baseball players. Following that, Former Red Sox development coach Katie Krall (32:00) reflects on her roles in baseball and why the upcoming Saber Seminar in Chicago is a valuable experience. Afterwards, Fair Territory’s Alanna Rizzo (50:31) breaks down her chat with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and how she sees the AL East shaking out. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:12:28) talks about Eric Lauer moving to the bullpen for the Marlins series, Braydon Fisher getting optioned to Triple-A and the upcoming stretch of crucial games for the Blue Jays. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Pirates, as they drop two of three in Pittsburgh. They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Chris Bassitt striking out ten Pirates over 5.2 IP - despite the loss, did the good start on the road inspire any more confidence in Bassitt on the road? They also get into John Schneider's pre-game comments on Eric Lauer being sent to the bullpen, what Lauer's role will be going forward, and react live to Braydon Fisher being optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s outing, Myles Straw’s big night and more with Sportsnet broadcaster Madison Shipman. Ben Clemens (31:30) of FanGraphs joins to talk Blue Jays, Bo Bichette’s next deal and Michael Harris’ heater with the Braves. Following that, Baseball Prospectus’ Craig Goldstein (1:03:34) joins to break down the state of the Dodgers and discuss the surging Brewers. The views and opinions 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 Pirates to even the series at one game apiece in Pittsburgh! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the six innings of one-run ball from Max Scherzer - how big is it for him to grind through while also throwing more than 100 pitches for the first time since 2023? They also discuss George Springer smashing a two-run bomb, Alejandro Kirk with three RBI including a two-run bomb of his own, and Jeff Hoffman working efficiently to close down the game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Pirates, including all the extra-curricular activities that transpired. Bisons broadcaster Pat Malacaro (30:15) discusses Shane Bieber’s starts at Triple-A ahead of his Blue Jays debut on Friday. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (51:12) discusses the Tommy Pham fiasco, getting to know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off the field and what his potential injury could mean for the team in the short term. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (1:19:56) of the Score discusses Davis Schneider’s defence in the outfield, the Red Sox and 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Pirates to open the three-game series. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being removed from this game with hamstring tightness - if Vladdy is out for an extended period of time, what would that mean for this offence? They discuss the sloppy game overall, including wild pitches, dropped balls, and a number of walks - is this something that could continue, or was this a one-off? Plus, they get into the Tyler Heineman/Tommy Pham skirmish, and hear John Schneider's thoughts 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend where Alejandro Kirk was the hero on Friday, Myles Straw showed his power, George Springer returned to the leadoff spot and Jose Berrios struggled on Sunday. Hannah Mears (29:44) of SportsNet Pittsburgh talks Paul Skenes and the Pirates ahead of the series opener today. Afterwards, Erik Kratz (53:06) of Foul Territory bounces around the MLB and give his thoughts on the Blue Jays’ roster and if John Schneider will win AL Manager of the Year. In the final segment, Blake and Julia take your texts on how a potential 6-man rotation shakes out (1:22:59).The views and opinions 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 Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 loss vs. the Rangers to wrap up the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the 4.1 IP and six earned runs from José Berríos - what happens with him next? Could his next turn in the rotation be skipped, or could he even see a stint on the IL with Shane Bieber's imminent return? They discuss their level of concern (or lack thereof) with the bullpen, and also hear from Mark Shapiro's weekend appearance on MLB Network Radio, as the President and CEO was asked about Bo Bichette's pending free agency. The views and opinions 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' 14-2 blowout win over the Rangers to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to a career day for Myles Straw, who had two home runs in a single game for the first time - does this continue the idea that the Jays can get production from any part of the lineup? Afterwards, they discuss Eric Lauer's five innings of one-run ball, his status in the starting rotation with Shane Bieber's return imminent, and whether or not Ross Atkins deserves more credit for the job he's done this season. Plus, a giveaway courtesy of some Straw-themed trivia! The views and opinions 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 Roger Lajoie break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rangers to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk driving in four of the team's six runs and adding his first career stolen base as well - how do the Jays continue to get contributions from every part of their lineup? They discuss Jeff Hoffman slamming the door to end the game, Chris Bassitt holding it down to get through five innings allowing three runs, and John Schneider's case for Manager of the Year. Plus, they briefly discuss George Springer hitting a home run and Shane Bieber getting through seven scoreless innings down in Buffalo. The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz recap Thursday’s win as Max Scherzer continues to produce quality starts and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up clutch once again. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (25:20) joins to discuss Guerrero Jr.’s season and upcoming changes to the 40-man roster. MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry (51:42) previews the Texas Rangers, who continue to struggle with run production. Afterwards, Apple TV’s Tricia Whitaker (1:15:15) previews Rangers-Blue Jays, the experience of sharing a pocket pancake with Brewers manager Pat Murphy and 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Cubs to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer's seven innings of one-run ball - if you're constructing a playoff rotation, where does Scherzer stand in those conversations? Plus, with Shane Bieber's imminent return, how does the rotation get handled until the end of the regular season? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a two-run bomb, Bo Bichette's contract situation, and the bullpen pitching in playoff mode to win it, including another big save from Jeff Hoffman. We also hear from John Schneider, Max Scherzer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Burlington Ontario native Owen Caissie after he made his MLB debut for the Cubs in Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Wednesday’s loss, highlighting Cade Horton and the Cubs’ bullpen's challenges for Toronto. MLB.com’s Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru (31:25) discusses the Blue Jays, Jen Pawol’s umpiring debut, and more. Bisons catcher Brandon Valenzuela (50:18) shares his trade experience and time with the Blue Jays organization. Longtime umpire Perry Barber (1:02:17) reflects on Jen Pawol’s journey and the role of women in baseball. Finally, Blue Jays Director of Amateur Scouting Marc Tramuta (1:17:11) talks about Toronto’s 2025 draft picks, including JoJo Parker and Jake Cook.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Cubs as the series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into the offence being shut down by Cubs starter Cade Horton - was this an issue with the Jays approach, or was it simply a dominant performance from the Cubs rookie? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of work, the decision to not send Bo Bichette on the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. RBI double, and the performances from both Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty. Plus, they discuss some of Mark Shapiro's recent comments to the media. The views and opinions 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 and Julia Kreuz recap Tuesday’s series-opening win, where Jose Berrios battled, Ernie Clement hit a huge home run, and Daulton Varsho continued to mash. After Lance Brozdowski (29:50) breaks down the emergence of the cutter, why Trey Yesavage is a unique pitcher and the impact Shane Bieber could have on the rotation. Afterwards, FanGraphs Meg Rowley (51:04) describes the bliss of being a Mariners fan right now and why it’s significant that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out Shohei Ohtani for his baserunning blunder on Sunday vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar (1:17:47) reflects on his MLB career, the pillars of great MLB clubhouses and transitioning to media. The views and opinions 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' 5-1 win over the Cubs to open the three-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Berríos' 5.1 IP of work, allowing just two hits and no runs - is that one of his better outings of the season considering his recent struggles? Plus, he discusses Ernie Clement banging a three-run bomb, and Daulton Varsho clobbering his 12th home run of the season. Afterwards, he gets into Jeff Hoffman's bounce back appearance, Louis Varland showing off the fastball once more, and asks the question: who has been the biggest surprise so far 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.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Trey Yesavage heading to Triple-A, the plan for Shane Bieber and Teoscar Hernandez revealing how close he was to re-signing with the Blue Jays. Geoff Pontes (25:50) of Baseball America discusses Toronto’s top 30 prospects, including a player few have heard of that’s garnering attention. Travis Sawchik (51:38) of Driveline Baseball breaks down his recent piece on hitters featuring various types of swings and Bieber’s potential with Toronto. Lastly, Meghan Montemurro (1:15:09) of the Chicago Tribune previews the Cubs as they begin a 3-game set vs. Toronto 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Dodgers series, including Jeff Hoffman’s struggles, Mason Fluharty coming up clutch, and the bats waking up late (29:06). The Athletic’s Deren VanRiper (50:22) joins them to talk Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski and Josh Naylor’s hot start with the Mariners. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (1:14:45) breaks down Jeff Hoffman’s uneven numbers, Toronto’s trouble allowing the long ball and Kyle Tucker’s scuffling at the 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 affiliate.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Los Angeles! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the hero of the game, Mason Fluharty - what went into his pressure-packed at-bat vs. Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded? They discuss the bullpen at-large, which saw big time outings from all of Louis Varland, Braydon Fisher, Seranthony Domínguez, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodríguez - even if Jeff Hoffman stays in the closer role, could the bullpen see more fluidity going forward? Plus, they discuss big home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger, and Ernie Clement, and get into what the roster construction could look like when Andrés Giménez and George Springer return. The views and opinions 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' 9-1 loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles to ensure a series loss out west. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays offence no-showing - is there cause for concern, or was two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell just on one tonight? What's the prognosis against elite pitching moving forward? He gets into the outings from Yariel Rodríguez and Seranthony Domínguez - with their lack of control versus what we saw from Braydon Fisher, does the bullpen need to be re-ordered? Plus, Shane Bieber made another rehab start - what's next for Bieber as he continues to make his way back from injury (38:01)? The views and opinions 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' 5-1 loss vs. the Dodgers in the series opener out west. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the historic matchup between Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw - given how pitchers are used these days, will we ever see another battle like that ever again? He also discusses Scherzer's start itself - despite the home run from Mookie Betts, do you feel better about where Scherzer is at this point of the season? Plus, he gets to a rare off night for the Jays' bats, some minor mistakes from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, and discusses Brendon Little struggling late in the 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli open the show by previewing the Blue Jays–Dodgers series and making the case for John Schneider as Manager of the Year, citing his in-game moves and clubhouse culture. They also discuss Jen Pawol’s debut as MLB’s first female umpire before taking your text questions (31:02). After the break, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:02) checks in post-deadline on how the Jays’ new rotation pieces fit, their chances in a tight AL East, and other playoff races around the league. To close, MLB.com Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen (1:15:42) previews the Scherzer–Kershaw matchup, how Los Angeles is navigating an up-and-down stretch marked by inconsistent play and injuries, and Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound.The views and opinions 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run tie with George Springer, the potential for a power surge, and Kevin Gausman’s impressive performance. Brandon Wile (27:33) from The Score joins to talk about Roman Anthony’s contract extension, the surging Red Sox, and Bo Bichette’s future deal. They also consider how the rotation might shift with Shane Bieber’s arrival and take questions from listeners (50:19). Finally, Doug Haller from The Athletic previews Max Scherzer's matchup with Clayton Kershaw, exploring the mindset of both pitchers and the evolving standards for Hall of Fame candidates (1:15:49).The views and opinions 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' 20-1 win over the Rockies to wrap up a series sweep in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the new franchise records for runs and hits in a three-game series - was there anything negative to get to at all? They chat about a big few games for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the importance of getting every player back on track offensively, and Kevin Gausman allowing just three hits and one earned run over seven 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus celebrating another big win over the Rockies. They discuss Daulton Varsho’s two-homer game, Joey Loperfido’s exit from last night's game, and Nathan Lukes as a leadoff hitter. Statcast Analyst David Adler (27:02) joins to analyze the struggling Mets and provide an MLB update. Blue Jays Radio Announcer Ben Shulman (50:15) talks about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent performance, Bo Bichette’s hot streak, the starting rotation options, and Shane Bieber’s acquisition. Finally, Dan Szymborski (1:16:33) from FanGraphs shares insights on the MLB trade deadline and team improvements.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Rockies to take the series in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the new career-high six RBI from Daulton Varsho - with now 10 RBI in these last two games, even without the 'Coors Field Effect', has he found something in his approach to keep? They get into a great night for Nathan Lukes, José Berríos going 5.1 IP allowing four runs, the return of Yariel Rodríguez, and how the team will adjust the lineup when some of the bats begin to return from the IL. The views and opinions 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.

Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' impressive victory over the Colorado Rockies. They spotlight standout performances from Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, and Ernie Clement. Pat Malacaro (25:30), voice of the Buffalo Bisons, joins to discuss Shane Bieber's recent start, his potential return, and its impact on the clubhouse. Next, Colorado Rockies Beat Writer Christian Saez (50:25) shares insights on the Rockies and his memories with Jeff Hoffman. The episode concludes with their analysis of the trade deadline moves and speculation on the Blue Jays' strategy with Eric Lauer (1:18:37).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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 15-1 win over the Rockies to open the three-game series in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive explosion - despite the 'Coors Field Effect', how much was this needed for the Jays after some recent offensive struggles? They discuss Daulton Varsho launching a three-run homer, and another great night for Eric Lauer - what more does Lauer have to do to stay in a potential playoff rotation? Plus, they get into Bo Bichette setting a new career-high with six RBI - what could a potential contract extension look like for him? The views and opinions 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' 7-4 loss vs. the Royals as they lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the ending of today's game - does this fall on the bullpen, or on the offence not producing enough? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his series vs. the Royals, Joey Loperfido getting hot, and Chris Bassitt's six innings of one-run ball. Plus, they get into Shane Bieber's start for the Bisons, as he threw 62 pitches over five innings of work allowing two runs - as his road back to the majors continues, what's next for the former Cy Young winner? The views and opinions 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' 4-2 win over the Royals to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bullpen coming through late, including deadline acquisition Seranthony Domínguez - between Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, and the other big names, has the bullpen been re-ordered the way the Jays wanted? They discuss Max Scherzer throwing six innings of one run ball - how long does this have to keep up before he is a real playoff option? Plus, they get into the other deadline moves including Shane Bieber and Louis Varland, Alejandro Kirk's impending return, and Bo Bichette tallying three more hits. The views and opinions 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' 9-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman allowing five earned runs over six innings of work - most of those runs came in the early innings via the long ball, how can the Jays curb the home run issue? They get into the first outing from Louis Varland as a Jay, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting an early home run, and Michael Wacha solving the rest of the Jays offence to the tune of eight 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.