Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show reacting to the Jays' wild win over the Yankees. They break down the red-hot offense led by Davis Schneider and Addison Barger, the team’s resilience, and a gutsy bullpen sequence with the game on the line. Later, Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown (32:30) joins to discuss his breakout in Double-A, modeling his game after Max Scherzer, and refining a devastating slider. After the break, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:30) weighs in on the electric series...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-9 win over the Yankees to both take the series and move into a tie for first place atop the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the eighth inning of a wild ballgame - was it the right move for John Schneider to walk Aaron Judge, despite his game-tying home run? They discuss contributions from Myles Straw, Andrés Giménez, George Springer and Davis Schneider (who had his first career multi-home run game). Plus, the...
Jul 03, 2025•33 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays' win over the Yankees, George Springer’s impressive two-homer game, and Max Fried's surprising outing. They are later joined by Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield (26:43) to chat about their new podcast, The 6ix Inning Stretch, and Merrifield’s life post-retirement. Bob Kendrick (53:23), President of the Negro Leagues, shares insights on its history and remembers Dave Parker. Finally, Levi Weaver (1:16:26) from The Athl...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-5 win over the Yankees on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Captain Canada, George Springer, who notched seven RBI, including a grand slam - what's behind the resurgence for Springer in 2025? They discuss Andrés Giménez' three-run shot, the bullpen holding it down long enough to take a lead behind the Springer grand salami, and an uneven start for Kevin Gausman. The views and opinions express...
Jul 01, 2025•39 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing the Blue Jays’ victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1. They cover Max Scherzer’s standout performance, Jeff Hoffman’s solid close, and the current state of the bullpen. In the second half, they preview the Canada Day matchup between Kevin Gausman and Max Fried, speculating on Gausman’s ability to maintain his dominance and whether Fried will cool down (29:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...
Jul 01, 2025•50 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Yankees to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the all-around effort from the team - how important was this win in front of a raucous crow at the Rogers Centre? They get into contributions from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, who continue to play well, and the eventual game-winning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. two-run single. Plus, they discuss injury concerns for Max Scherzer, George Sp...
Jul 01, 2025•29 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, reflecting on the Blue Jays' recent series win at Fenway Park and the significance of the upcoming matchup against the New York Yankees. They answer listener questions (29:22) before welcoming Keith McPherson (50:46) to discuss the state of the Yankees, Marcus Stroman's return, and expectations for the series. Finally, Eno Sarris (1:15:31) joins to analyze Tarik Skubal's impressive performance, potential Cy Young candidates, rookie pitchers o...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to win the rubber match in Boston, and finish the road trip 4-2! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen shutting down the Red Sox bats late in the game - how important was it for all of Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, and Jeff Hoffman to show up in big moments, especially on the road? They discuss the biggest needs for the team at the trade deadline, Bo Bichette's contract status, and also get into Er...
Jun 29, 2025•41 min
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 15-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Chris Bassitt allowing eight earned runs (nine total) over 2.0+ IP of work - given his body of work, do you just throw that start out moving forward? They also discuss the struggles of Mason Fluharty - does he need a break, or does the bullpen at-large need a slight reinforcement? Plus, they look ahead to what Eric Lauer mi...
Jun 28, 2025•33 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-0 win over the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos blanking the Red Sox over seven innings, allowing just four hits and one walk alongside eight strikeouts - after allowing just one unearned run across two straight starts, has Berríos found a groove? They discuss the late addition of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the lineup, and also get into the continuing terrific play ...
Jun 28, 2025•31 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the series win vs. the Guardians, including Kevin Gausman’s outing and getting production throughout the lineup. Chris Cotillo (30:58) previews the Boston Red Sox since Rafael Devers was traded. Scott Braun (50:37) pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around the MLB. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons outfielder RJ Schreck (1:15:38) discusses learning about getting traded to the Blue Jays, his golf game, the move from Double-A to Triple-A and more. The views and opinions e...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Guardians to win the rubber match in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts as they get right to Kevin Gausman allowing just two hits, one walk and no runs over eight innings of work - how much does that help the bullpen with not many days off in the coming weeks? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit by a pitch in the forearm - is there any danger of him missing time vs. the Red Sox? Plus, they discuss Alejandro K...
Jun 26, 2025•52 min
Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing Max Scherzer’s first outing back on the mound and whether his start was a promising look for the rest of the season. They are then joined by Keegan Matheson (26:22) to dissect Scherzer’s outing, whether his thumb injury can hold up and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can tap into his power heading into the midway point of the season. Later, Jon Morosi (50:24) joins the show to discuss Jacob DeGrom’s almost no-hitter and which teams shoul...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Guardians in extra innings to even this series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bunt play in extra innings prior to the José Ramírez RBI single to win it for the Guardians - what happened with the infield alignment on the bunt? They also get to Max Scherzer allowing three earned runs over five innings of work - two thumbs up for what was just Scherzer's second start of the year? Plus, the...
Jun 26, 2025•29 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays’ win over the Guardians, where the bullpen struggled, Eric Lauer continued to impress, and the bats were alive. Arden Zwelling (30:37) joins from Cleveland to preview Max Scherzer’s start and Lauer’s journey to becoming the pitcher he is today. Paul Sporer (52:06) recaps Chase Burns’ electric debut and previews Paul Skenes vs. Jacob Misiorwski today. Lastly, Doug Fox (1:14:12) discusses his chat with Joe Sclafani, Blue Jays director of player deve...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-6 win over the Guardians to open the three-game series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence producing 10 runs on 14 hits - including a George Springer grand slam - is this something that we'll continue to see during these next ten games? They also get into Eric Lauer allowing one run over 5.1 IP - has he permanently earned that fifth rotation spot? Plus, they discuss the bullpen usage - could that bite...
Jun 25, 2025•31 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the starting rotation and other questions for the Blue Jays as the Trade Deadline nears. Xavier Scruggs (25:50) discusses his interview with Wade Boggs, playing baseball in Korea, hitting humans with chairs at Fanatics Fest and the Blue Jays. Matt Sussman (50:29) talks about the surging Detroit Tigers and if the Rockies can reach historic levels of awful. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ho...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend series vs. the White Sox and how things unravelled for Jeff Hoffman on Sunday. They also take your texts regarding the chances Toronto can win the AL East and the state of the starting rotation (30:51). Jeremy Maschino joins (51:06) to discuss his Pitch Profiler database, why Brendan Little’s stuff works and whether he sees anything concerning in the numbers of Hoffman’s recent outings. Lastly. Jake Mintz (1:14:51) recaps the College World Series an...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the questions on everyone's mind: what's up with Jeff Hoffman? Can the Jays afford to keep him in the closer role? Should Yariel Rodríguez see more save opportunities? When is Yimi García returning? They also discuss the two runs from the Jays offence - can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deliver more runs in big moments? - and get i...
Jun 22, 2025•57 min
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the White Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos allowing just one unearned run and two hits over 7.2 IP - how needed was this after his last outing? Would Berríos be the guy to get Game 1 if the playoffs were to start tomorrow? They get into the offence showing up as well, including Nathan Lukas with an RBI single batting second, Bo Bichette and Vladimi...
Jun 21, 2025•49 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the White Sox to begin a three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss what they saw from Spencer Turnbull - will he see another start as a Blue Jay if Max Scherzer returns in the next week? They chat about the outfield defence looking somewhat suspect in this game, and get into the bullpen day itself - with John Schneider having used seven pitchers in this game, who is available for tomorrow? The view...
Jun 21, 2025•36 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Diamondbacks and what Kevin Gausman is struggling with in June. Jorge Castillo (30:57) discusses the Yankees’ struggles at the plate and Giancarlo Stanton’s return. Afterwards, James Fegan (50:13) updates on where the Chicago White Sox stand as they open a 3-game series vs. the Blue Jays. In the final segment, Michelle Seniuk (1:17:46), Blue Jays Senior Vice President of Fan Experience and Concessions, discusses team activations ahead of Pride W...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-5 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the seven earned runs allowed in 4.1 IP by Kevin Gausman - after a number of tough results in short order, what do the Jays do with Gausman going forward? They also get into the two home runs from Alejandro Kirk, and also chat about the mini-rally made by the Jays bats near the end of the game. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, an...
Jun 19, 2025•49 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. guiding the Blue Jays to another win vs. the Diamondbacks, and Eric Lauer making a claim for a starting pitching spot. Michael Rosen (30:53) discusses why changeups are weird. Geoff Pontes (51:00) breaks down Toronto’s most MLB-ready prospects and guys that are catching his eye. Lastly, Tim Kurkjian (1:19:51) pops in to give his take on the Blue Jays, the AL East, Rafael Devers and more. The views and opini...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the production from the top of the order, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. all look revitalized - will this continue? Should Jeff get onboard the Barger train? They also get into Eric Lauer, who notched eight strikeouts over 5.0 IP - has he locked down that fifth spot in the rotation? Plus, they discuss Max Sc...
Jun 19, 2025•28 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Madison Shipman (36:47) in-studio to discuss Addison Barger’s walk-off, Bo Bichette’s dinger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shifting to the 3rd spot and women’s softball. Mike Petriello (50:30) joins to break down Barger’s swing and how Rafael Devers will fare in San Francisco. Lastly, Clinton Yates (1:17:56) talks about the 2025 Men’s College World Series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the ninth-inning heroics of Bo Bichette and Addison Barger, as they both crushed home runs off Shelby Miller in the win. What's the ceiling for a player like Barger? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting third in the lineup, a move that paid immediate dividends - what took so long? Plus, they get into Chr...
Jun 18, 2025•24 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi to discuss Max Scherzer’s Triple-A outing, what the Blue Jays will do with their 4th and 5th starters and more. Dan Syzmborski (31:16) talks Shohei Ohtani’s outing. Anthony Castrovince (50:42) gives his perspective from the MLB combine and Rafael Devers getting traded to the Giants. Lastly, Steve Berthiaume (1:15:09) provides all the latest on the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays getting swept by the Phillies and the state of the bullpen. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (30:57) pops by to talk about the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants. Afterwards, Jed Lowrie (1:14:45) comes by to discuss his MLB career, switching to an analyst role 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....
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 loss to wrap up a three-game sweep at the hands of the Phillies. They take your calls and texts, and debate the question: does getting swept by the Phillies change your outlook of this team? They get into the no-show by the offence over three games (six total runs over three games in Philly), discuss José Berríos allowing six earned runs over 4.2 IP, and what the future holds for Erik Swanson, who has allowed nine earned runs in 5.2 ...
Jun 15, 2025•44 min
