Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Dodgers in extra innings! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the two scoreless frames by Jay Jackson, who shuts down the top of the Dodgers order in the ninth inning - and then does it again in extras - how important was that for the Jays following a number of incredibly close games? He also discusses the massive two-run hit for Daulton Varsho in extras - did that just save Varsho from potentially seeing more time on the bench, o...
Jul 25, 2023•38 min
The Blue Jays managed to salvage their series in Seattle, stealing the final game by a narrow 4-3 margin. Host Blake Murphy breaks down the entire weekend at T-Mobile Park with the help of Madison Shipman of Blue Jays Central , who shares her takeaways from Alek Manoah's start and Vlad Guerrero Jr. at the dish. Later on, Doug Fox (better knows as D.M. Fox on Substack) dives deep into his “Future Blue Jays Newsletter” to share some scouting reports of Toronto's most intriguing prospects (31:07). ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Mariners in Seattle! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the start from Alek Manoah in which he allowed three earned runs over 5.1 IP - where does this start fall for Manoah when considering his season to-date? He discusses the adventurous 27th save for Jordan Romano, the play of Tim Mayza before him, and also gets to big home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Brandon Belt. Plus, what does the minor-league stint for Nate Pearson mean ...
Jul 24, 2023•38 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 9-8 loss to the Mariners in Seattle. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses yet another loss at the new house of horrors that is T-Mobile Park out west. He gets to the start from Kevin Gausman in which he let up four home runs over six innings of work - was he pulled too early despite the lack of velocity today on that fastball? Plus, he chats about the bullpen, including subpar outings from Nate Pearson and Yimi Garcia, and whether or not Whit Merrifiel...
Jul 23, 2023•39 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off loss to the Mariners in Seattle. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to another loss taken by Jordan Romano in a non-save situation. Why is it so different for him vs. actual save situations? He also discusses the hotly debated Alejandro Kirk pinch-hit decision in the eighth inning - was that where the game was lost? Why Kirk over either Daulton Varsho or Jordan Luplow? Plus, Sho gets to Yusei Kikuchi's 5.1 IP of five hit, zero run baseb...
Jul 22, 2023•30 min
The Blue Jays are back in the win column after stealing the final game in their series against San Diego before heading off to Seattle. Host Blake Murphy breaks down what we saw in the 4-0 win with Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi en route to Cooperstown for Hall of Fame induction weekend highlighted by two former Jays! After that, JTP dives into Toronto's farm system with New Hampshire Fisher Cats pitching coach Drew Hayes (33:46) and Buffalo Bisons pitcher Bowden Francis (50:20). Blake then turns hi...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-0 shutout win over the Padres at Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the terrific play of Chris Bassitt who did not allow a run over six innings of work. He discusses Jordan Luplow's contributions to the win, including knocking in the game's first run, and chats about two big blasts from both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk - signs of life from Kirk's bat, perhaps? Plus, Sho gets to the upcoming road trip - what's an acce...
Jul 20, 2023•33 min
The Blue Jays offence seems to have disappeared again as the Padres' pitching staff shutout Toronto in Game 2 of their series. To see where the bats have gone, Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Blake Murphy in-studio to break down last night’s defeat, before turning their attention to the quickly approaching MLB trade deadline. The SN duo dissect some of the comments made by Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins yesterday, and take a look around the league to identify some potential targets for Toron...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Padres at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and get to the offensive performance - was there any one person this can be blamed on? How do the two runners on nobody out problems continue to this degree? They also get to a few specific situations including Alejandro Kirk pinch-hitting late, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. expanding the zone, and Bo Bichette's throw to third right before the Manny Machado broken bat single. The views and...
Jul 20, 2023•47 min
The Blue Jays kicked off their series with the Padres with a disappointing 9-1 loss, accentuated by a short start from Alek Manoah. Host Blake Murphy furthers the conversation with MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, before shifting gears to look at some positive signs from the team and the organization as a whole. Next up, Ryan Dempster of MLB Network’s Intentional Talk, offers a pitcher’s perspective on Manoah and what he’s seen from him recently, before weighing in on the trade deadline and how it aff...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-1 loss to the Padres at Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to the start from Alek Manoah - was this game a step back for him after a successful outing the last time out? Should the decision to bring him back up be re-examined? They debate the state of the rotation, and discuss the idea that the team just needs a fifth starter's production out of his starts going forward. What's best for him as the season - and his career - continu...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min
Blue Jays back in action tonight at the Rogers Centre to take on the San Diego Padres! Host Blake Murphy dives into some of the series matchups with the help of The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath, who discusses why the best may still be yet to come for both of these clubs. Next up, Keith Law of The Athletic hops aboard to offer his perspective on the MLB draft and shares what Blue Jays fans can expect from their crop of picks and prospects (26:47). Later on, Sportsnet Blue Jays producer Chris Black ...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 40 min
The Blue Jays are back in a big way with a weekend sweep of the D-Backs, and Blake Murphy has you covered! He is joined in-studio by Sportsnet’s own Arden Zwelling for the full first hour to discuss what helped Toronto bring out the brooms for the first series post-All-Star break, as well as what sort of help the team could be looking to add at the deadline. Next, Blake welcomes longtime baseball writer and NYT best seller, Tim Brown, to discuss his latest book "The Tao of the Backup Catcher", w...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks to secure the series sweep! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the late piece of clutch hitting from Danny Jansen to deliver important runs at the Rogers Centre once again. He takes a look at a somewhat erratic start from Yusei Kikuchi, who let up one earned run over 4.2 IP. Does that show the importance of still splitting up Kikuchi and Alek Manoah going forward? He also gets to the phenomenal play of the bullpen, and dis...
Jul 16, 2023•41 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks down at Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the start from Chris Bassitt - he only allowed two earned runs, and should they have even been allowed in the first place? Sho also discusses the bullpen's continual terrific play, including moregreat stuff from Nate Pearson who was efficient once again. Plus, why was Kevin Gausman scratched today, what are the ripple effects going forward of his start being pushed ...
Jul 15, 2023•40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre to begin the second half of the 2023 season! They take your calls and get straight to the performance from José Berríos, who only allowed one earned run over 5.1 IP. Was it a good decision to open the second half with Berríos? Plus, they give their thoughts on the starting rotation and the way it's lined up, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slamming another home run, and the play from Matt Chapman both on t...
Jul 15, 2023•29 min
Baseball is back! The unofficial second half of the Major League Baseball season kicks off tonight and Jays fans are amped to return. Guest hosts Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz welcome their Jays Talk battery mate, Sportsnet’s own Sho Alli in-studio to get some of his overall thoughts on Toronto’s team this season so far and what he’s looking from them down the home stretch. Then, Ben and Julia tee up the Jays' first opponent after the All-Star break, the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks (37:15)! Jo...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 40 min
With th All-Star festivities wrapped, guest hosts Ben Shulman & Julia Kreuz turn their attention to the future, specifically the Blue Jays in the unofficial second half of the season. They focus in on the American League as a whole and where the Jays fit in the playoff landscape, before MLB Network’s Jon Morosi stops by! He shares his expectations for the second half and the fast-approaching trade deadline, as well as offering a few ideas on what MLB can do improve All-Star Week (33:00). Lat...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min
You either love the MLB All-Star Game, or hate it. On today’s JTP, guest hosts Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz break down last night’s Mid-Summer Classic by going over the good, the bad and the ugly from last night in Seattle, unfortunately including closer Jordan Romano leaving the game with some lower back tightness. Next up, ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball analyst Eduardo Perez checks in to share his All-Star experience in Seattle, where he got to call the Home Run Derby that crowned Vladimir Guerre...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 40 min
History was made in a few different ways on Monday night in Seattle. A Toronto Blue Jay won the Home Run Derby for the first time in franchise history. That Jay, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, also became part of the first father-son duo to win the Derby along with Vlad Sr. JTP guest hosts Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz look back on the night that was and what it could mean for Vlad Jr. in the second half of the season, before discussing Bo Bichette showing a different side of himself last night taking the ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 40 min
We've arrived at the All-Star Break in Major League Baseball, but there's no stopping Jays Talk Plus! Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz jump in as guest hosts to preview this week's festivities in Seattle, starting with the always fun Home Run Derby which features the Blue Jays’ own Vladimir Guerrero Junior! The pair discuss his entrance into the competition, how he has looked at the plate of late, and how he’s grown as a player since the last time he was in the competition. Later on, former Blue Jays...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli and Ben Shulman break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 comeback win over the Tigers! They take your calls and texts, and get to the late drama in Detroit, including a Danny Jansen game-tying homer with two outs, and Nathan Lukes slamming a game-winning RBI double to score a speedy Daulton Varsho. They chat about the previous eight innings and the offence being largely shut out - any cause for concern there? Plus, they revisit their Spring Training bold predictions, make some second half bold pre...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Sho Alli and Ben Shulman break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Tigers following a combined no-hitter by Detroit. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive offence - how does the offence take two steps forward and one step back so consistently? They take a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s seventh inning as a microcosm of everyone's approaches all game, and discuss Bo Bichette's swings in the ninth as well. Plus, they get to Kevin Gausman's start despite an odd rainy beginn...
Jul 08, 2023•49 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-2 win over the Tigers in Detroit! They take your calls, and get to the return of Alek Manoah, who notched eight Ks over six innings of work. They discuss the in-game adjustments, the swagger on the mound, and the overall body language and efficiency in addition to the actual pitch mechanics he demonstrated in his return. How important is it for him to come back and help out the rotation? Plus, the Jays bats blow up the Tigers pitching staf...
Jul 08, 2023•44 min
After winning the double dip in Chicago yesterday to sweep the series against the White Sox, Jays fans quickly turn their attention to tonight’s game against the Tigers with Alek Manoah taking the mound. Host Blake Murphy brings on Sportsnet’s own Jeff Blair of Blair and Barker to share his takeaways from this most recent series, before taking a step back to revaluate the team's entire month of June. Next up, Baseball Prospectus contributor Russell A. Carleton takes us through his recently relea...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker have a double-dip edition of Jays Talk following a pair of Blue Jays wins over the White Sox in Chicago! They take your calls, and start off by discussing the José Berríos start in a 6-2 win, and whether or not he was pulled too quickly. They also get to the Trevor Richards innings of relief, and chat about the offence finally breaking through in the 11th inning. After the 5-4 win to complete the sweep, they discuss more bullpen usage including Tim Mayza's appearance,...
Jul 07, 2023•56 min
After a rainout last night in Chicago, the Blue Jays will take the field twice today for a double-header one day before Alek Manoah's scheduled return to the mound. Looking ahead, the MLB Draft, All-Star Game, Futures Game, and of course Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s participation in the Home Run Derby are all fast approaching! With so much to talk about, Blake enlists the help of a few friends: MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (01:49), The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath (33:41), and Sportsnet’s own MLB Insider ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Yesterday saw the Blue Jays edge out a tight win in Chicago fueled by a late home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - but perhaps the bigger news is that Alek Manoah will start for the team on Friday in Detroit. Host Blake breaks down both with former Major League catcher, Sportsnet and Windsor’s own Joe Siddall, to kick off today’s show. After that, Jays Talk Plus keeps it in Chicago as Blake talks to Julia Steiner, voice of American indie band Ratboys , who will be at tonight’s game, about her Wh...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the White Sox in Chicago! They take your calls, and get right to the play of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launching some July 4th fireworks of his own, a two-run bomb in the eighth inning. Has both his swing and approach turned a corner? They get to the start from Chris Bassitt, the play of Erik Swanson, Jordan Romano slamming the door, Bo Bichette's defence, and the odd George Springer fair-or-foul play towards the end of the game. The...
Jul 05, 2023•38 min
Blake Murphy kicks off the show by summarizing the events of the weekend, emphasizing the Boston Red Sox' successful sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre while maintaining a positive perspective. He welcomes on Jon Morosi from the MLB Network to deconstruct the homestand, what's being cultivated in the Jays' farm system, the approaching trade deadline, and Alek Manoah's progress south of the border. James Fegan of the Chicago Sun Times shares his thoughts on both of Chi-town's MLB...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 40 min
