
Blue Jays Talk
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Tigers Maul Jays to Open Series in Toronto
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Tigers to open a three-game series in Toronto. He takes your texts on this podcast-only edition of the post-game show, and gets into Bowden Francis - are there alarm bells going off not only for him, but for the whole rotation? What does the short and long-term outlook of the rotation have in store? Plus, he gets to Daulton Varsho banging his team-leading sixth home run of the season, muses on some Varsho extension possibilities, and also gets to the power coming around for 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.

JTP: What’s Up with Gausman’s Splitter & the Surging Tigers
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the loss to the Rays, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger hit solo home runs. They also discuss Kevin Gausman’s pitching performance and what is missing with his splitter movement. Afterwards, Dan Dickerson (25:06) discusses the influence of A.J. Hinch on the Tigers, Javier Baez’s renaissance, Dillon Dingler 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.

Rays Rough Up Gausman, Jays Lose Series Finale
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Rays to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the long ball flying for both teams - despite the roof being open, do the Jays have a pitching problem? They discuss the start from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up three home runs and got hit by a comebacker - is the starting rotation showing its age? Plus, they get into home runs from Addison Barger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Nathan Lukes, and also discuss Anthony Santander continuing to get off to a rough start. 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.

JTP: The Alejandro Kirk Game + Abby Labar
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down Alejandro Kirk’s home run last night, the bullpen making quick work of the Rays, and Vladimir Guerrero’s recent damage rate. Afterwards, Abby Labar (24:52) discusses the NL West, Juan Soto and the New York Mets 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.

The Hound, Captain Kirk Help Jays Tie Series vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Rays to even the series at one game apiece! They get into the three-run bomb from Alejandro Kirk - after continuing his success from the Mariners series, has he found a different level of consistency this season? They get into Chris Bassitt's 5.2 IP of one-run ball, Ernie Clement's defensive play to keep a runner off the board, and the bullpen performances from Yariel Rodríguez and Yimi García to close out 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.

JTP: Hoffman’s Blown Save, Varsho & More HR’s
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz dissect the loss to the Rays that featured Jeff Hoffman getting lit up in the 9th, Daulton Varsho smacking two home runs and Bo Bichette continuing to generate hard contact. Afterwards, David Laurila touches on his conversation with Paul Molitor and what he learned about Max Scherzer after he evaluated his 2008 scouting report.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.

Jays Lose Rollercoaster Series Opener vs. Rays
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-9 loss vs. the Rays in the first of three games down at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman blowing the save in the ninth - was his pitch selection suspect? Should he be using his fastball more? They also get to two home runs from Daulton Varsho - how much of a priority should his re-signing be? Plus, they get into Danny Jansen victimizing his former team, and they also dissect another start from José Berríos. 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.

JTP: Barger, Clement Finding a Groove + State of the Rays
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss his new book, Ernie Clement and Addison Barger’s recent play, along with Bowden Francis’ last start. Afterwards, Neil Solondz (30:05) talks Yandy Diaz, home not being so friendly to the Rays, Chandler Simpson and Evan Longoria getting his jersey retired by the Rays shortly.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.

JTP: Toronto Sweeps Seattle Behind Big Bats!
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the series sweep of the Mariners and the Blue Jays, putting up 29 runs over their last 4 games. Also, they dive into what they are seeing from George Springer and Addison Barger, who were both mashing at the plate vs. Seattle. Afterwards, Jon Morosi (27:17) discusses Rafael Devers’ reluctance to play first base and bounces around 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.

Jays Wrap Up Road Trip w/ Offensive Explosion to Sweep Mariners
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 win over the Mariners to complete the sweep on Mother's Day! They take your texts, and get right to the offensive explosion by the Jays' bats, including a three-run Springer Dinger to blow the game open - what is different about Springer's approach so far this year? They also get into big moments for Addison Barger, the bottom of the order (including Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes), and Alejandro Kirk ripping another huge double. Plus, both José Ureña and Eric Lauer got a fair bit of run in holding down the Mariners offence - what should expectations look like for them 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.

Fluharty, Timely Offence Helps Jays to Series Win vs. Mariners
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Mariners to take the series in Seattle in their third straight win! He takes your texts, and gets right to the offence: is Bo Bichette on the verge of something after hitting his first oppo-taco HR in well over a year? Plus, Addison Barger comes through with some timely hits alongside four hits from Alejandro Kirk - what are expectations for these two going forward? Afterwards, he gets to Bowden Francis overcoming a shaky start to complete 6.2 IP, and Mason Fluharty looking absolutely dominant against the top of the Mariners order - is Fluharty now in the circle of trust? 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.

Barger, Jays Thump Mariners in a Weird Wild One
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Mariners to open the series in Seattle! He takes your texts, and gets right to Addison Barger ripping three hard-hit doubles and also making some great plays on defence - if he keeps it up, should he get more playing time at third base? He also gets into great defensive plays from both Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho, a wild eighth inning from Yimi García, Brendon Little's candidacy to be moved up in the circle of trust, and Kevin Gausman going 5.1 IP allowing three earned runs. 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.

JTP: Offence Wakes Up, Yariel’s Nasty + State of Mariners
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ win vs. the Angels, where Chris Bassitt battled after a wonky first few innings, Daulton Varsho chipped in 3 RBIs, and Yariel Rodríguez provided some much-needed rest for other bullpen arms with 2 shutdown innings. Afterwards, Daniel Kramer (29:06) joins the show to analyze Cal Raleigh’s influence this season and the surging Seattle 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 affiliate.

Jays Snap Losing Streak, Salvage Series vs. Angels
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Angels to depart Anaheim with their first win of the road trip. He takes your texts, and gets right to the performance by the offence - can the bats build upon this momentum, or is it tempered after facing one of the worst bullpens in MLB? He also discusses Daulton Varsho going three of four including a home run and three RBI - should he hit leadoff to move Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and George Springer down the order? Plus, he gets into Yariel Rodríguez looking good in relief, and Chris Bassitt throwing over 100 pitches to earn his third win of the year. 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.

JTP: Bullpen Collapse, Ayami Sato & Jason Grilli
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Jose Berrios’ start, the Blue Jays getting a big hit from Bo Bichette in the 7th, followed by the top of the order failing to produce more. Ayami Sato, who’s about to become the first woman to play for a professional men’s baseball team in Canada on May 11th, joins to discuss her journey. Afterwards, Jason Grilli (30:59) breaks down the mentality of a relief pitcher, the importance of cohesion 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.

Jays Keep Finding New Ways to Lose
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Angels in Anaheim to lose both the game and the series. He takes your texts, and gets to the bottom of the ninth inning - how much blame should Jeff Hoffman wear after his performance vs. Alejandro Kirk when it comes to the pitch calling? He also discusses a wasted start from José Berríos, and gets into the need for change - where should change come? Is it the batting order and players, or does it extend to the manager and/or the general manager and team president? 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.

JTP: A Frustrating L, Ureña's Debut & Kikuchi on the Hill
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the loss to the Angels, including José Ureña’s start, not bunting Clement over in the 7th, and options aside from using Garcia and Hoffman again, as both looked out of sorts. Afterwards, Wayne Randazzo (26:03) joins to discuss how Yusei Kikuchi has looked with the Angels ahead of his start vs. the Blue Jays tonight.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.

Jays Get Hammered Late by Angels, Lose Series Opener
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Angels to open their west coast road trip. He takes your texts, and gets to the late-inning Angels explosion off both Yimi García and Jeff Hoffman - how much should they be held accountable versus the offence no-showing yet again? How much of this loss lies on Ernie Clement's eighth inning fielding error? He also discusses the play of the other relievers to make an appearance, and gets to José Ureña's first outing as a Blue Jay. 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.

JTP: Signs of Better Hitting, Bo Bichette & Riley Breckenridge
Blake Murphy chats with Riley Breckenridge, Drummer on Thrice, about the state of the LA Angels and why the franchise is mired in questions. Afterwards, Dan Shulman (25:45) joins the show to discuss the stretched bullpen, Addison Barger, Bowden Francis, Bo Bichette 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.

JTP: RISP, A Taxed Bullpen + Fun Players to Watch
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays’ weekend, where they left a ton of runners on base and made some curious choices on the base paths. Afterwards, Levi Weaver (28:02) talks about the Texas Rangers and players he enjoys watching while looking around 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.

Bats Go Quiet (Again), Jays Lose Series vs. Guardians
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Guardians to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the futility of the bats once more, as they fail to grab hits with runners in scoring position - why bunt with Ernie Clement instead of asking him to hit? What happened on the base-running play in the first inning? They also discuss Bowden Francis' 4.1 IP allowing four earned runs, the bullpen being redlined yet again, and the Jays' place within a very tight AL East. 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.

Win Streak Snapped as Jays Blow Late Lead vs. Guardians
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Guardians to even this series at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the cause for the loss following Yimi García giving up a grand slam in the ninth inning. How much of this falls on manager John Schneider, and how much falls on the offence only mustering three runs against Gavin Williams and company? They also discuss the bounce-back outing from Kevin Gausman, and get into the reported signings of Spencer Turnbull and José Ureña. 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.

Lukes Strikes Late, Jays Win Third Straight Game
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Guardians to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes coming through with the late two-run single - with Daulton Varsho back, what is his role going forward? They discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to stay hot, George Springer smashing his third home run of the season, and get into Chris Bassitt's latest outing. 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.

JTP: Vladdy Mashes, Guardians Preview + The Pitching Ninja
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays winning their second in a row behind Jose Berrios’ strong start and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting a 3-run homer. Jim Rosenhaus previews the state of the Guardians and Rob Friedman, breaks down some of the best emerging pitchers in the Majors (27:18).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.

Varsho, Vladdy Jr. Power Jays to Series Win vs. Red Sox
On a mini-edition of Blue Jays Talk, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Red Sox to take the series in Toronto! They discuss Daulton Varsho launching his second home run in as many games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a three-run bomb in the bottom of the eighth inning, and José Berríos keeping the Jays in it with eight strikeouts over 6.2 IP. 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.

JTP: Springer’s Huge At-Bat, Home Runs (Finally) & Shawn Green!
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down George Springer’s tough at-bat vs. Lucas Giolito in the 6th that proved to be a pivotal point in the game, the home runs that followed, Alejandro Kirk’s big day and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s clutch base running play in extras. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Shawn Green (24:54) joins the show to discuss his time with the team, the impact of his book on athletes and reflects on the totality of his MLB 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 affiliate.

Captain Kirk, Jays Walk Off Red Sox in Toronto
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings walk-off win over the Red Sox to even the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bats breaking through - can this be contagious for the offence going forward? They discuss Anthony Santander's game-tying three-run bomb, and also chat about Alejandro Kirk hitting a home run and getting the game-winner in extras. 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.

JTP: Francis Gets Dinged + Varsho’s Ridiculous Catch
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz breakdown Daulton Varsho’s amazing catch and what Bowden Francis struggled with after allowing five home runs. Jahmai Webster joins to discuss the state of the Red Sox, and Mitch Bannon (30:10) chimes in on Toronto’s issues 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.

JTP: Varsho is Back, Red Sox Preview + Steve Sladkowski
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Chad Jennings to talk Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman and the ascending Red Sox, who have the second-best record in the American League in April. Afterwards, Steve Slawkowski (23:04) of PUP joins to discuss their new album, which will be released on Friday, Blue Jays memories and his favourite MLB ballparks. 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.

JTP: A Weak Hitting Weekend + Jon Morosi
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap another batch of games where the Blue Jays could not string together hits. Afterwards, Jon Morosi (25:37) joins to bounce around the MLB and discuss the Tigers, Garrett Crochet + 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.

Blue Jays Bats Go Silent Again in Doubleheader Sweep
Julia Kreuz and Blake Murphy break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss to the Yankees. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Chris Bassitt’s solid outing that unraveled in the sixth, Anthony Santander’s bright spot with a big swing, and Toronto’s continued struggles generating any offensive momentum.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.

Gausman Unravels, Blue Jays Flattened in 11-2 Rout
Julia Kreuz and Blake Murphy break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 loss to the Yankees in Game One of Sunday’s doubleheader. They take your texts, and discuss Kevin Gausman’s disastrous 53-pitch third inning, John Schneider’s decision to leave him in, and small positives from Myles Straw and Addison Barger at the bottom of the lineup.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.

Kirk Leads the Charge as Jays Snap Skid in New York
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win vs. the Yankees. They take your calls and texts, and discuss José Berríos battling through 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Alejandro Kirk’s big night both at the plate and behind it, and take a closer look at John Schneider’s late-game bullpen decisions.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.

JTP: Accessing the Blue Jays Offence & State of the Yankees
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Dan Shulman to take a big picture look at the Blue Jays’ offence and if they can become a good offensive team this season. Afterwards, Emmanuel Berbari (27:51) outlines Aaron Judge’s crazy start to the season and where the Yankees’ pitching staff stands. 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.

JTP: Too Many Early Count Swings & Josh Towers
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays, once again, struggling to generate hits and their early count swings costing them at the plate. Afterwards, Josh Towers (26:39) joins to explain what made Roy Halladay a unique player, principles he’s trying to instill in the youths he works with and the pressure a lack of run support puts on pitchers. 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.

Offence Under the Microscope as Jays Drop Fifth Straight
Julia Kreuz breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Houston Astros in a solo edition of Blue Jays Talk. She takes your calls and texts, and discusses Bowden Francis’ shaky second inning, George Springer’s recent contributions amid a team-wide slump, and whether it’s time for a shakeup at the top of the batting order with Bo Bichette struggling to set the tone.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.

JTP: Jays get Blanco’d, Bassitt Has Bad Luck
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays inability to convert on the mistakes by Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco. They also discuss Chris Bassitt’s start, where weak contact was his undoing. In the final segment, Mike Petriello (29:21) joins to discuss how Bassitt has adapted his pitching style with age 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.

Jays Power Outage Continues, Losing Streak Hits Four
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Astros to drop the series in Houston. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence - how do the struggles continue when Ronel Blanco entered play with an ERA above six? They also get into the outing of Chris Bassitt - was there an element of bad luck involved with his final line? Plus, they get into the bullpen, as Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty continued to look terrific. 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.

JTP: Quiet Bats (again), Gausman’s Weird 5th & Erik Kratz
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ inability to get hits again and the troubling lack of home run production. They also discuss Kevin Gausman’s rough 5th and Hunter Brown delivering a gem. Afterwards, Erik Kratz joins to bounce around 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.

Jays Blanked by Astros, Lose Third Straight Game
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 shutout loss vs. the Astros, their third straight defeat. They take your calls, and get right to the offence: even with Hunter Brown on the other side, how does this keep happening? They get into Kevin Gausman's six innings of work, where he ran into trouble with a four-run fifth inning - where did the hiccup lie, and how has his splitter looked recently? Plus, they discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - despite hitting well, does the large contract bring higher expectations from fans, and is that fair? 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.

JTP: Quiet Bats, Lucas Struggles, Schultz Impresses + Astros Preview
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend that saw Rowdy Tellez go on a revenge tour, Easton Lucas get hit hard, Paxton Schultz save the bullpen, and the Blue Jays struggle to get runs in. Afterwards, Robert Ford (27:49) joins to discuss the Astros also having issues bringing runners in behind a strong starting pitching staff despite injuries.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.

Schultz Shines in Relief, Jays Drop Series vs. Mariners
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Mariners to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the performance of Easton Lucas who didn't make it out of the second inning and gave up six earned runs - is the Lucas experiment over? Do the Jays roll with four starters going forward with a few days off on the schedule? Plus, they get into the sterling MLB debut of Paxton Schultz, who allowed no runs or walks in 4.1 IP alongside eight strikeouts - is there something there to work with for a bullpen that has pitched a lot? Afterwards, they discuss the offence going quiet again - should John Schneider shake up the lineup? 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.

Jays Bats Go Quiet Late in Extra Innings Loss vs. Mariners
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 loss vs. the Mariners in the second of three games at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get to the lack of late offence - how much blame should the bats get with runners in scoring position in the 9th, 10th, and 11th innings? They also discuss the terrific outings from all of Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, Chad Green, and Yariel Rodríguez - but why didn't we see more from Yimi García or even a few more pitches from Y-Rod? Plus, they get into the decision to pitch to Cal Raleigh earlier in the game, and his dust-up with José Berríos. 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.

Barger Cuts Down Mariners, Jays Win Series Opener
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Mariners to take the first of three games in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the plays made from Addison Barger in the outfield - can we expect to see more defensive gems from him? They get into George Springer continuing to look good in his return to the lineup, and discuss Bowden Francis only allowing one 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.

JTP: Davis Schneider Optioned + Beware of Cal Raleigh
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Tricia Whitaker to discuss her surprise teams, baseball games with her dad and more. Blake and Julia give their thoughts on Davis Schneider getting optioned to Buffalo. Afterwards, Angie Mentink (25:13) breaks down Cal Raleigh feasting on the MLB, and specifically the Blue Jays, as well as Bryan Woo’s trickery within his pitches.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.

JTP: Vladdy Plakata + Strikeouts Galore
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi to discuss the scoring variance from the Blue Jays and the power starting to show. Afterwards, Blake and Julia focus on Chris Bassitt’s dominant start, including getting out of trouble in the 5th inning (27:27).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.

Vladdy Jr. Launches 2025's First Plakata, Jays Win Rubber Match vs. Braves
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Braves to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to Chris Bassitt carving up the Braves to the tune of 10 Ks - is this the best he's looked as a Jay, and could he be back in 2026? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing his first home run of the season, ultimately driving in two of the three total runs on the day, and also chat about the bottom of the order continuing to come through. Plus, we hear from Bassitt, Vladdy Jr., and manager John Schneider. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JTP: Blue Jays Mash & Spencer Strider Returns
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays finally hitting some home runs while making the most of Spencer Schwellenbach’s mistakes. Also, they analyze Kevin Gausman’s outing and how his mix in velocity freezes hitters. Afterwards, Travis Sawchik (29:32) breaks down Braves pitcher Spencer Strider’s decision against Tommy John Surgery and rolling with a different type of procedure ahead of his first start in 376 days.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.

Jays Smash Multiple Homers, Even Series vs. Braves
Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Braves to even the series at one game apiece! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to Kevin Gausman's six innings of two-run ball - is the starting rotation back on track? He discusses Easton Lucas' game from the night before, and continues breaking down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s new deal. Plus, we hear from manager John Schneider. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JTP: Lucas Gets Dinged & Vladdy Officially Signs
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz analyze Easton Lucas’ issues locating his pitches and Toronto’s bats at the top of the order continuing to be quiet. Afterwards, Keegan Matheson (23:34) joins to discuss the significance of the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract and where the power will come from in the Blue Jays lineup.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.