Step up to the plate and join Zach Worden, Jake Brannen, and Jori Negin-Shecter as they dive into the latest of the Toronto Blue Jays and baseball across Canada through in-depth analysis and discussion.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Winnipeg Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier to discuss the Goldeyes' MLB Play Ball Weekend held in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, how the organization plays a role in growing baseball in Canada and the latest with the 2025 squad.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the Toronto Blue Jays' stretch of play that has them among the American League's top contenders, discuss Alejandro Kirk's return to stardom, what to do with Bowden Francis and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by the Director of Operations at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (@CDNBaseballHOF), Scott Crawford, to preview this year's induction weekend. The Class of 2025 includes José Bautista, Amanda Asay, Greg Hamilton, Érik Bédard, Arleene Noga and Gerry Snyder.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Thomas Hall (@Hall_Thomas_) to break down the first third of the Toronto Blue Jays season, get into what's bogging Anthony Santander to this point, dive into Kevin Gausman's recent string of success and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are back to discuss the inconsistencies of the Toronto Blue Jays, some injury developments with the team, how to fix the fifth rotation spot and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Vancouver Canadians broadcaster Chris Georges (@ChrisGeorges25) to break down Trey Yesavage's High-A debut, the recent wave of promotions across the Toronto Blue Jays' affiliates, Arjun Nimmala's early success and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the Toronto Blue Jays sweep of the Seattle Mariners, Addison Barger's breakout weekend, what went right in the Pacific Northwest and look at some of the latest with prospects Arjun Nimmala and Trey Yesavage.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the last week of Toronto Blue Jays baseball, the team's additions of Spencer Turnbull and José Ureña, how to evaluate the bottom of the lineup and take a look down on the farm at Arjun Nimmala's development.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) to go over the recent stretch of play by the Toronto Blue Jays, asking whether it's time for patience or panic with five struggling hitters, discuss Chris Bassitt's early success and dive into some intriguing Blue Jays prospects.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) catch up amidst the Toronto Blue Jays' three-game losing streak, discussing the team's lack of power, Davis Schneider's demotion, the future of the starting rotation and much more.
Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by Dunedin Blue Jays broadcaster Eli Fishman to discuss the start of the D-Jays' season, including the first professional starts for Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen, Javen Coleman winning FSL pitcher of the week and Sam Shaw's emergence at the plate.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) look back on the Toronto Blue Jays series win at Fenway Park, diving into the performance of the pitching staff and breaking down the highs and lows of the offence.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) react to the news that the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a 14-year, $500-million extension, looking at what it means for the franchise, where the first baseman sits in Jays history and much more.
Baseball is finally back! And Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the Toronto Blue Jays' opening weekend split with the Baltimore Orioles, discussing the long-term effects of Max Scherzer's injury, Andres Gimenez's and Bo Bichette's impressive start and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Doug Fox of the Future Blue Jays newsletter to tee up an important 2025 for Toronto's farm system, discussing Arjun Nimmala's development, Trey Yesavage's debut and breaking down some important storylines among the organization's prospects.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are back to tee up the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season, breaking down the Opening Day roster, some over/unders, give each of their bold predictions for the season and make end-of-year awards picks.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Canadian Baseball Network's Matt Betts (@Bettsy41) to break down a handful of storylines from Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training and tee-up the year to come for Canadians in MLB.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) try to construct the most valuable team — by fWAR — made up of 11 players from the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays roster.
Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Kai Peterson from Spring Training in Dunedin to discuss his pro debut in 2024, which pitchers he takes inspiration from, what his goals are for 2025 and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) look back on the first three games of Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training to discuss some players who have stood out so far, what matters, what doesn't and much more.
Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by Sportsnet 590 The Fan's Sho Alli (@SNSAlli) to break down the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failing to come to terms on an extension before the first baseman's self-imposed deadline, what went wrong and what it means for the future of the team and Guerrero.
In the spirit of the 4 Nations Face-Off getting underway, Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) take a look ahead to the next World Baseball and build out a 30-man roster for Canada a year away from the 2026 tournament.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) tee up Spring Training for the Toronto Blue Jays before pitchers and catchers report, discussing the odds of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, where there might be some position battles and which young players could break camp with the team.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) react to the news that the Toronto Blue Jays have signed three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer and discuss his fit on the club in 2025.
On our 100th episode, Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) discuss the latest rumours surrounding Pete Alonso, Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays before breaking down which Blue Jays prospects have ranked among baseball's various Top 100 lists.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Toronto Blue Jays minor-league pitching coach Austin Bibens-Dirkx to look back on his professional playing career, discuss his path into coaching, joining the Blue Jays organization and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) record an emergency episode to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays signing All-Star outfielder Anthony Santander to a reported five-year $92.5 million contract and what it means for the franchise.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Carson Pierce to discuss his rehab from Tommy John surgery, his breakout 2024 campaign, signing with the Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Evan Christie (@GaijinBaseball) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays being named finalists in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, where the star Japanese right-hander may end up and what he brings to MLB.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) react to the Toronto Blue Jays' three-year, $33 million contract with Jeff Hoffman, breaking down what the right-hander brings to the bullpen, his history with the organization and what it means for the remainder of the offseason.
In the first episode of the new year, Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) return to break down the Toronto Blue Jays avoiding arbitration with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team's free agent interest in Anthony Santander, Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso and catch up on other offseason developments across baseball.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) discuss the latest report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on the futures of Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whether Josh Naylor would be a good fit for the Toronto Blue Jays and plant their flag on four players they think will have an outsized impact on the 2025 season.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the Toronto Blue Jays' busy Tuesday at the Winter Meetings, discussing the trade that sent Spencer Horwitz to the Cleveland Guardians for Andres Gimenez and Nick Sandlin, Yimi Garcia returning on a two-year deal and the disappointing Draft Lottery.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) look ahead to this week's Winter Meetings, break down where things stand in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, discuss some other recent Toronto Blue Jays news and dive into the upcoming Draft Lottery and Rule 5 Draft.
Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Director of Operations Scott Crawford (@CDNBaseballHOF) to discuss Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. winning the 2024 Tip O'Neill Award, his legacy as a Canadian star playing north of the border, as well as taking a look into the year that was for many of MLB's Canadians, Joey Votto's retirement and some of the other happenings at the Hall of Fame.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Jays Nation and Canadian Baseball Network writer Tyson Shushkewich (@Tyson_MLB) to discuss the recent news of Jordan Romano's non-tendering, break down some of the Toronto Blue Jays' options this offseason and recap the year that was for a handful of Canadians in MLB.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) get together for an Emergency episode after the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have non-tendered Canadian All-Star closer Jordan Romano and Dillon Tate and signed Erik Swanson to a deal to avoid arbitration.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) discuss the news that Juan Soto is meeting the Toronto Blue Jays before getting into what would shape an ideal offseason north of the border.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the latest from the General Managers Meetings in San Antonio, including Genesis Cabrera becoming a free agent, reports around the Toronto Blue Jays' payroll and early interest in free agents like Juan Soto, Max Fried and Gleyber Torres.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) look ahead to some key dates of the MLB offseason and discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays will approach each facet of the winter, including who could be some early free agent targets, if they have a chance at signing Juan Soto, how they will address the 40-man roster crunch and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) recap the last few weeks of Toronto Blue Jays news, including the hiring of new hitting coach David Popkins before diving into the 2024 MLB playoffs and identifying some teams and trends the Blue Jays can learn from heading into 2025.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Dunedin Blue Jays broadcaster Larry Larson (@MLBLarry) to break down the season that was for the Toronto Blue Jays' Single-A affiliate, dive into Arjun Nimmala's second-half improvements, discuss Joey Votto's presence and much more.
Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by Buffalo Bisons writer and historian Brian Frank (@HERDchronicles) to break down the season that was for the Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, diving into players like Alan Roden, Andrew Bash and Josh Kasevich, discussing the evolution of the players who moved up to the majors this season and more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Vancouver Canadians broadcaster Chris Georges (@ChrisGeorges25) to break down the season that was for the Toronto Blue Jays' High-A affiliate, dive into the team's trip to the Northwest League Championship, discuss some headline prospects like Kendry Rojas, Jace Bohrofen and Peyton Williams and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are back for the second-annual Birdy Awards. This year, they hand out the honours for the 2024 Toronto Blue Jays season, including MVP, best memory of the year, most enjoyable player to watch and more!
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) react to Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' press conference before identifying the seven most important stories from the Toronto Blue Jays' season, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s star-level campaign, the failure of the bullpen and Bowden Francis's breakout.
Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) is joined by New Hampshire Fisher Cats broadcaster Ian Unsworth (@iunzy) to break down the season that was for the Toronto Blue Jays' Double-A affiliate, diving into players like Adam Macko, Rainer Nunez and Devonte Brown, evaluating the performance of some trade deadline acquisitions and more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by OddsShark, JaysNation, MLB.com and Oddspedia writer Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) to break down Bowden Francis's excellent second half and second near no-hitter before getting into the future of the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen and Bo Bichette's recent comments about wanting to stay with the organization.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Toronto Blue Jays prospect and 2021 fifth-round pick Irv Carter to discuss the Vancouver Canadians' upcoming championship series, his transition from starter to reliever, developing as a pro pitcher, some of his charitable efforts and much more.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' history-making sweep of a double-header against the Boston Red Sox, what the development of Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger means for the future, Bo Bichette's impending return, Bowden Francis's near no-hitter and Joey Votto's retirement.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down what Bowden Francis' recent run of success means for the Toronto Blue Jays before getting into recent comments and reports made from Chris Bassitt, Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette and how concerning each case is.
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