Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Rays to even the series at one game apiece at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cranking his fifth home run in the last six games - is he actually getting close to performing at his 2021 level of production? They discuss Yariel Rodríguez allowing only two runs over 5.2 IP - is Y-Rod looking more like a part of the 2025 rotation? Plus, they get into the bullpen, including Yimi García loo...
Jul 25, 2024•27 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Daulton Varsho’s Gold Glove calibre play and what’s behind Jose Berrios’ struggles of late (2:28). Adam Berry updates on the Rays’ vision of buying and selling at the deadline (30:28). Levi Weaver gives his ideal player transaction-destination pairings and why he was excited to see Adrian Beltre get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (52:40). In the final segment, Jim Bowden has the latest rumours and what a return for Yimi Garcia could look ...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss vs. the Rays to open the three-game series in Toronto. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to another uneven start from José Berríos - three runs and six walks over 4.2 IP of work - is it right to be worried about his recent results? Plus, has John Schneider found something with his bullpen these days - including the return of Erik Swanson - and the latest on Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the latter of whom hit his 17th home run of the ...
Jul 24, 2024•31 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the state of the team ahead of the deadline and how the Blue Jays will replace Bo Bichette in the lineup (2:45). Neil Solondz explains what’s gone into the Rays’ 50-50 season (30:59). Afterwards, Ben Clemens details the results of his trade value series where he identifies the players with the most trade value in baseball and how Toronto can get back to winning games next season (58:53). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Keith Law to provide an overview of all the prospects drafted by the Blue Jays including how MLB-ready Trey Yesavage is. Afterwards, Ben Nicholson-Smith comes in-studio to discuss whether the likes of Kevin Kiermaier and Justin Turner will be dealt, what they’re looking forward to watching from the Blue Jays in 2024 and plenty 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 Sp...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Tigers to wrap up the series with a victory! They take your calls and texts, and get right to George Springer clubbing two home runs - how important is it for the future of the team that he gets back to a normal level of production? They chat about Daulton Varsho's terrific catch in the eighth inning being another example of how he deserves a Gold Glove, Ernie Clement's production at third base, and get into the 6.2 IP from K...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Tigers at the Rogers Centre. He takes your calls and texts, and gets into the start from Yusei Kikuchi - was he left in too long once again? Does giving up four earned runs - three of them via a Jake Rogers grand slam off Trevor Richards - change his trade value at all? He discusses yet another home run for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and gets into the outings for both Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia, who both returned and played well. The views and o...
Jul 20, 2024•42 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Tigers to kick off the second half of the season. They take your calls, and discuss the start from Chris Bassitt - how much of a letdown was it for him to give up five earned runs vs. the Tigers? They also chat about the offence, trade targets with the deadline approaching, and another calf injury to Bo Bichette. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect ...
Jul 20, 2024•29 min
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz are joined by the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman, to discuss what he likes about Yariel Rodriguez and Chris Bassitt (3:50). Ryan Spilborghs previews the Blue Jays-Tigers series and ponders if Bo Bichette will be traded at the deadline (33:31). Jason Beck provides insight on the state of the Tigers (50:29). In the final segment, Sho and Julia revisit their predictions and look ahead to the second half. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz talk to Keegan Matheson about who the core of the Blue Jays is going forward (1:15). Manny Randhawa discusses how the postseason has changed with extra wild card spots (28:33). Kennedi Landry provides the state of the Rangers (50:32). In the final segment, Sho and Julia dish out the Blue Jay awards (1:20:37). 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 & Me...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz recap the MLB All-Star Game and why this year fell flat. Nick Mingione, head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, joins to discuss the character and talent of Emilien Pitre and the history of Canadian baseball players at Kentucky (28:14). Dan Shulman ponders which Blue Jays will be dealt ahead of the trade deadline (50:53). In the final segment, Brandon Wile dives in on the playoff race in the American League (1:19:10). The views and opinions expressed in this pod...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi (6:27) to recap the Home Run Derby and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Micah Nori, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach and father of Phillies prospect Dante Nori, discusses his son’s journey to the big leagues and the importance of being a multi-sport athlete (27:56). Also, Eric Longenhagen catches you up with all the prospects that have entered the Blue Jays farm system (50:56). The views and opinions expressed in this p...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz review the Blue Jays season so far and get Ben Shulman’s help looking ahead to management's possible decisions at the trade deadline (29:31). Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (50:33) joins to discuss Trey Yesavage, Khal Stephen and the Canadians drafted in the first few rounds of the MLB Draft. In the final segment, Sho and Julia give their predictions for the Home Run Derby (1:19:15). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 8-7 win to wrap up both the series vs. the Diamondbacks and the first half of the season! They take your calls and texts, and get into Yusei Kikuchi's outing - did a fifth inning to forget damage his trade value at all? They discuss DeMarlo Hale's deployment of Chad Green following John Schneider's ejection - does that suggest a different method of managing at play between him and Schneider? Plus, with the All-Star Break upon us, they discuss...
Jul 15, 2024•47 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 12-1 blowout loss to the Diamondbacks to lose the series in Arizona at Chase Field. He takes your calls and texts, and chats about the change that likely awaits the Jays in the offseason. Who wears the blame: John Schneider, Ross Atkins, Mark Shapiro, the hitting coaches, the players...or all of the above? Would firing the manager make a difference at this stage? Is a managerial change the last card this front office has to play? Afterwards, he discusses anoth...
Jul 14, 2024•50 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off loss to the Diamondbacks to open the three-game series in Arizona. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to Trevor Richards blowing it once more - is he out of the bullpen 'circle of trust'? Is Chad Green, despite his struggles in this game, the only member? Does Génesis Cabrera deserve to replace Richards in that ever-shrinking circle? He gets to the four innings of two-run ball from Yariel Rodríguez - even with the uneven start, how much faith...
Jul 13, 2024•46 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Madison Shipman to discuss the win vs. the Giants, Ernie Clement and more. Afterwards, Russell Dorsey (22:59) explains what he learned about Vladimir Guerrero through his 1on1 interview and how he would approach Toronto’s trade deadline. WWE/TNA Joe Hendry reflects on his rise in the WWE. Nick Piecoro discusses the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks (45:18). In the final segment, Shane Farrell, Director of Amateur Scouting for the Blue Jays, takes us inside the draft ope...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Giants to grab a series win out west in San Francisco! They take your calls, and discuss the seven innings from Kevin Gausman - has he righted the ship with two great starts in a row? They get into the injuries to Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho, how the Buffalo Brigade needs to continue to play more, and what Don Mattingly has brought (or not) to the Jays' offence. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
Jul 11, 2024•29 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black to recap an injury-riddled win vs. the Giants and discuss what a Blue Jays sell at the trade deadline looks like (26:27). Kiley McDaniel discusses the quality of the MLB Draft and the best prospects for the Blue Jays at 20th (40:06). Meg Rowley gives her thoughts on the Mariners and Blue Jays ahead of the trade deadline and provides a mini preview of the Home Run Derby (1:17:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gue...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 10-6 win over the Giants to even this series at one game apiece! He takes your calls and texts, and gets into the sixth inning in which the Jays scored six runs with seven straight hits - was that the best offensive inning of the whole season? He discusses the uneven outing from Chris Bassitt - five innings of three run ball - and gets into the bullpen Circle of Trust. Plus, the Buffalo Brigade continues to play well, including a second straight night featurin...
Jul 11, 2024•40 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Shi Davidi to recap the 9th-inning collapse vs. the Giants and look ahead to the trade deadline. Carlos Collazo (25:00) gets you ready for the MLB Draft including who the Blue Jays could grab 20th overall. Michael Baumann (49:44) explains how a new generation of baseball players are utilizing analytics tools to get better. In the final segment, Travis Sawchik participates in a thought exercise: How to rebuild the Blue Jays (1:17:12). The views and opinions expressed in ...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off loss to the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco to kick off this three-game series. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Trevor Richards blowing the save in the ninth - why no Chad Green? If Green was unavailable, was Richards the right guy? Did he get hosed by the umpire vs. Tyler Fitzgerald, or does it not matter? Sho also gets into Yusei Kikuchi's 13 Ks (a career-high), and whether or not he should be traded to maximize value bef...
Jul 10, 2024•36 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to look at George Springer’s journey to finding a groove at the plate and Yariel Rodriguez’s strong recent outings. Geoff Pontes (30:32) discusses Baseball America’s Top 100 MLB Prospects including the Blue Jays’ latest top 30. Craig Goldstein (56:32)provides the state of the Dodgers and how Bo Bichette would hypothetically fit. In the final segment, Davy Andrews (1:19:43) analyzes the surging Minnesota Twins and what he’s learned using the MLB’s new bat...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Leroux to recap the weekend series vs. the Mariners and the bullpens performance. Ben Clemens tosses around some Blue Jays trade ideas (28:01). Ryan Dempster discusses the Cubs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s hitting and Bo Bichette’s struggles at the plate (49:35). In the final segment, Marney Gellner joins the show ahead of her debut at play-by-by for the Twins to look at the state of the team and touch on the Minnesota Lynx (1:13:45). The views and opinions expressed ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra-innings win over the Mariners to take the series in Seattle! They take your calls and texts, and get to the three-run bomb from George Springer - he has been one of baseball's hottest hitters recently, can he keep it going? They discuss the bullpen holding it down for four innings - is Génesis Cabrera now in the Circle of Trust? Plus, they get into what they've liked from Spencer Horwitz, both the good and bad from Vladimir Guerrero...
Jul 08, 2024•43 min
Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Mariners to even the series at one game apiece in Seattle! They take your calls and texts, and discuss another great outing from Yariel Rodríguez, who allowed just one hit and no runs over six innings of work - is it something he can keep up going forward? They chat about Daulton Varsho turning a terrific double play and his value as a glove-first outfielder, the trusted relievers in Trevor Richards and Chad Green getting hit...
Jul 07, 2024•46 min
Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Mariners to open the three-game series at T-Mobile Park. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the six innings of one-run ball from Kevin Gausman - how important is it that he bounced back after his previous outing? Does it really matter when the team is ten games under .500? He gets into the bullpen, including more of Nate Pearson's sinker and Génesis Cabrera continuing to play well, and discusses Luis Castillo carving up the Jays offenc...
Jul 06, 2024•35 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to go through teams that could show interest in Blue Jays players (20:19). Brent Lavallee discusses his Vancouver Canadians roster and what’s behind their 10-3 start to the season. Andrea Arcadipane previews the Seattle Mariners and breaks down what is behind Julio Rodriguez's struggles at the plate. (49:52). In the final block, Kevin Michie discusses the state of the Blue Jays and previews WWE’s Money in the Bank event in Toronto this weekend (1:20:...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss in the series finale vs. the Astros to wrap up a series loss. They take your calls, and get into the start from Chris Bassitt, who allowed three earned runs over five innings of work - what was up Bassitt's strange outing? They discuss the terrific work Spencer Horwitz has been doing with the bat, and get into the bullpen's performance as well. Plus, they chat about the team being nine games under .500, and how a rebuild is now impos...
Jul 04, 2024•59 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black to recap the loss to the Astros and analyze George Springer’s renaissance at the plate. Jon Becker (30:23) discusses Yusei Kikuchi’s trade value. Jim Bowden (49:45) explains the pressure on the front office and what Bo Bichette’s trade market looks like. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 40 min
