Episodes
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Orioles to wrap up a split of the four-game series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a three-run shot - are things turning around for him? They get into the team's ability to string together hits, Vladdy included, and also discuss what's going on with Bo Bichette. They discuss the outing from Yusei Kikuchi, who let up one run over six innings of work, and get into the rotation at-large when it comes to a position of strength. Plus, with MLB All-Star balloting now open league-wide, they debate the potential All-Stars on the roster.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum to recap the win vs. the Orioles. Tanner McGrath explains what he learned while researching hitters who sustain low strikeout rates despite high whiff rates (31:35). In the final segment, Dr. Meredith Wills discusses what she has learned about baseballs through the lens of astrophysics (1:14:08).
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 walk-off win over the Orioles at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and discuss the Isiah Kiner-Falefa game-winner - has he actually been one of the team's better hitters lately? They discuss the six innings of two-run ball from José Berríos to keep the team in it, and get to the bullpen usage, as the arm barn held it down late. Plus, with the Rogers Centre (formerly known as SkyDome) celebrating its 35th birthday, Jeff shares some of his favourite memories of the stadium.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith in-studio to discuss the loss to the Orioles and the front-office decisions each team has made over the past few seasons (26:34). Afterwards, Hannah Keyser discusses the Yankees (49:49) and changes she wants to see to the MLB All-Star festivities. In the final segment, Blake Murphy speaks to Trevor May about his decision to retire and begin his career as a media personality, baseball analytics, the intricacies of throwing a splitter and more (1:12:16).
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.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss to the Orioles at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get right to the offence getting shut down by Corbin Burnes - was anyone surprised given the apparent pitching mismatch? They discuss the opening stint from Trevor Richards - has he earned his spot as a trusted member of the bullpen? They also get to Ryan Mountcastle, who banged two home runs - why does he always do 'damage' against the Jays? Plus, they discuss John Schneider - does he take an unfair amount of criticism given how the roster is constructed?
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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to recap the loss to the Orioles and the lack of options for the Blue Jays to get consistent hitting. Jake Mirtz gives his thoughts on the state of the Blue Jays (30:27) while Shi Davidi discusses the urgency inside the clubhouse and what the loss to Baltimore showed (49:55). In the final segment, Geoff Arnold gives his thoughts on the potency of Baltimore’s lineup and how they’re built for success (1:15:28).
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.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss to the Orioles to kick off the four-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and discuss the outing from Kevin Gausman - any cause for concern after he gave up six earned runs vs. the Orioles? They also get into the offence largely no-showing once again - can a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home run be celebrated despite only two total runs scored all 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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to recap the weekend and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting at third base on Sunday. Afterwards, Eric Longenhagen checks in (30:00) on the progress of Spencer Horwitz, Orelvis Martinez and others at the Triple-A level. In the final hour, Chris Black comes in-studio (49:48) to discuss Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach’s hitting and how bullpen usage will change with Jordan Romano out (1:16:58).
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.
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Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Pirates to wrap up a series victory! They take your calls and texts, and get to Daniel Vogelbach's two-run double to give the Jays a fifth inning lead - should Vogelbach get more regular playing time if he's going to stay hot? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. playing at 3B for the first time since 2019 - is this something that should continue, and what's the motivation? Are they showcasing Vladdy for a potential trade, or clearing the way for an addition at 1B? Plus, they discuss the threshold for retooling vs. rebuilding, and hear from Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins who discussed the idea of extending Vladdy Jr. and Bo Bichette earlier in the day.
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.
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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 loss to the Pirates to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and discuss a second consecutive turbulent outing for Yusei Kikuchi - are there signs of things to worry about? They get into the offence no-showing again, as the lack of scoring in the first inning extends to a franchise-record 23 consecutive games. They discuss Bo Bichette's struggles, Cavan Biggio's place on the team, and chat about the first appearance for Ryan Burr as the bullpen continues to experience change. Plus, they throw out some trivia for the chance to win a City Connect jersey!
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.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 walk-off win over the Pirates, courtesy of Davis Schneider! They take your calls, and get right to the two-run bomb from The Babe in the 14th inning - how important is it for the season to get a win directly off the bat of one of the team's best stories? They get into the big plays made by the bullpen, who kept the team in the game for seven innings, the George Springer diving grab, and discuss both Danny Jansen and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. combining for a pick-off play of Oneil Cruz. Plus, they get into the absences of Jordan Romano and Daulton Varsho, and share some thoughts on the newly unveiled City Connect jerseys.
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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com to discuss Toronto's freshly unveiled City Connect jerseys, Alek Manoah’s injury and the state of the starting rotation. Next up, Hannah Mears of SportsNet Pittsburgh shares the latest on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (30:36). Later on, Blue Jays front office member Marnie Starkman details the intricacies of the new City Connect jerseys (49:45). In the final segment, Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, discusses the significance of statistics from the Negro Leagues getting added to the MLB history books (01:15:00).
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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Arden Zwelling to discuss options if Alek Manoah misses extended time with the injury he suffered last night vs. Chicago. (21:15) Peter Flaherty tees up the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament (49:56) and Lance Brozdowski goes in-depth on Jordan Romano’s struggles, Bowden Francis and more (1:14:02).
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.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the White Sox to complete the series sweep! They take your calls, and get right to the injury to Alek Manoah, who departed the game with 'right elbow discomfort' after 1.2 IP. With an MRI scheduled for tomorrow, what could this mean for the starting rotation? They discuss the efforts from the bullpen, including Trevor Richards with 3.1 IP of scoreless relief, and get into the offence putting up just three runs against a White Sox starter that walked six batters in five 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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to recap a rainy win vs. the Chicago White Sox. Jon Morosi checked in (26:12) to discuss his report that the Blue Jays have shown interest in Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon. Mike Petriello (49:56) analyzed if player age could be a factor in Toronto’s poor hitting performance this season and Spencer Horwitz (1:15:13), of the Buffalo Bisons, called in to discuss the challenges of waiting for an MLB call-up, his friendship with Davis Schneider 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.
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Sho Alli - standing in for Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker after two rain delays - breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the White Sox to take the series vs. the White Sox in Chicago! He takes your texts, and gets to the six innings of work from Kevin Gausman - despite having to grind through 87 pitches, how important was only allowing one run? He gets to Isiah Kiner-Falefa continuing to hit (and field) well, Davis Schneider driving in three runs atop the batting order and adding a great slide for good measure, and evaluates the return of Chad Green to the active roster.
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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to look at the vibes around the team. Afterwards, Michael Baumann (25:15) discusses his in-depth piece on Davis Schneider and Mikey Ajeto analyzes why he thinks Kevin Gausman’s stuff isn’t the same anymore. Following that, former Blue Jay John Axford (49:47) gives his thoughts on Toronto’s bullpen and in the show’s final segment, Lindsay Dunn checks in for some fun around the team (1:23:37).
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.
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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the White Sox to open the series in Chicago! They take your calls and texts, and get to the outing from Chris Bassitt - despite seven strikeouts over five innings, was he unwell, or was there something else going on? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Davis Schneider - it was Springer's first home run since April 24th, and the first time he's ever hit seventh in his career, could this be the start of a turnaround?
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.
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Blake Murphy is joined by Daniel Epstein to discuss his pieces on the splitter revolution. Afterwards, Chris Black (27:03) and Caleb Joseph (1:00:16) join the show to give their thoughts on a terrible loss to the Tigers, disappointing pitching and more. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Travis Snider (1:19:30) discusses his 3A Athletics Company prioritizing mental health in youth sport.
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.
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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 14-11 loss to the Tigers in Detroit to wrap up the series with three losses in four games. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the offensive explosion, including a Daulton Varsho three-run dinger to give them a late lead...only for Jordan Romano to give up a walk-off three-run bomb to Matt Vierling. How much could (or should) the team lean into a full-on fire sale, now that they are six games under .500 once more? Is Ross Atkins the one to make those moves?
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.
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