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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.

Bird's Eye View


    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Sweeping in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 38:00


    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.

    Searching for Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 59:29


    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.

    Is it Time for Patience or Panic? with TJ Stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 50:55


    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.

    April Power Outage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 52:31


    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.

    Dunedin Blue Jays Farm Report with Eli Fishman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 39:47


    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.

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    George Springer is Carrying the Blue Jays

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 52:36


    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.

    EMERGENCY POD: Blue Jays extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 23:49


    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.

    Opening Weekend Overreactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 53:21


    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.

    2025 Blue Jays Prospect Preview with Doug Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 41:28


    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.

    2025 Blue Jays Season Preview Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 77:00


    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.

    Blue Jays Spring Storylines + 2025 Canadian Baseball Preview with Matt Betts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 43:02


    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.

    Who Can Draft the Most Valuable Team of 2025 Blue Jays?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 61:40


    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.

    Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Kai Peterson Joins from Spring Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 34:37


    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.

    Blue Jays We're Watching to Start Spring Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 50:45


    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.

    Blue Jays miss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Extension Deadline with Sho Alli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 44:41


    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.

    Canada's WBC Outlook: Projecting the 2026 Roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 32:09


    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.

    Blue Jays Spring Training Preview: How the 2025 Roster Shapes Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 50:52


    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.

    Blue Jays Bring in Max Scherzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 27:34


    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.

    Blue Jays Prospect Watch: Top 100 Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 63:09


    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.

    Blue Jays MiLB Pitching Coach Austin Bibens-Dirkx Reflects on His Baseball Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 38:17


    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.

    EMERGENCY POD: Blue Jays Land Anthony Santander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 32:07


    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.

    Blue Jays Prospect Carson Pierce Checks In from Dunedin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 36:26


    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.

    The Blue Jays are a finalist for Roki Sasaki with Gaijin Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 37:52


    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.

    Blue Jays Reunite with Jeff Hoffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 34:08


    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.

    Blue Jays Avoid Arb with Vlad Jr. + Offseason Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 48:55


    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.

    What Would it Take for Blue Jays to Extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 48:04


    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.

    Blue Jays swing deals for Andres Gimenez, Yimi Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 42:28


    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.

    Blue Jays Winter Meetings Primer: Juan Soto, Rule 5, Draft Lottery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 49:51


    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.

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins the Tip O'Neill with Scott Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 31:36


    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.

    Canadian Baseball Talk with Tyson Shushkewich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 49:05


    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.

    EMERGENCY POD: Blue Jays Non-Tender Jordan Romano

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 32:08


    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.

    Building an Ideal Blue Jays Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 48:55


    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.

    Offseason Update: Blue Jays connected to Juan Soto, Max Fried

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 44:19


    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.

    Blue Jays Offseason Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 51:48


    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.

    What the Blue Jays Can Learn From the 2024 Postseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 69:37


    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.

    Dunedin Blue Jays Year in Review with Larry Larson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 45:40


    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.

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    Buffalo Bisons Year in Review with Brian Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 46:27


    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.

    Vancouver Canadians Year in Review with Chris Georges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 46:56


    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.

    2024 Blue Jays End-of-Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 74:54


    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!

    The Seven Most Important Stories of the Blue Jays' Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 76:00


    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.

    Fisher Cats Year In Review (Ft. Ian Unsworth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 46:07


    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.

    Tomorrow, Bowden Will Be Perfect (Ft. Mitch Bannon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 30:40


    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.

    Talking Shop with Blue Jays Prospect Irv Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 41:20


    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.

    What Will Bo Bichette's Return Mean for the Blue Jays?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 47:51


    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.

    What to Make of Chris Bassitt's Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 34:14


    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.

    The Future is Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 61:23


    Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down Will Wagner's stellar MLB debut, what to expect from the 26-year-old going forward, where Leo Jimenez fits the Toronto Blue Jays long-term, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hot streak and much more.

    Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Grant Rogers Talks Electric High-A Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 29:00


    Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) are joined by Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect and 2023 draft pick Grant Rogers to discuss his debut with the Vancouver Canadians, which earned him Northwest League Player of the Week honours, his experience since joining the Toronto Blue Jays organization and much more.

    Blue Jays Deadline Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 68:50


    After an active trade deadline, Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down each Toronto Blue Jays trade, dive into all 14 players coming back to the organization and give some flowers to the eight dealt away.

    Blue Jays Trade Deadline Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 71:32


    Just five days away from the trade deadline, Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the markets for each potential Toronto Blue Jays trade chip, discuss what the team should look for in return, predict where each will land and much more.

    Blue Jays Second Half Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 37:34


    Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) look back on an eventful All-Star Week in Texas, discuss Teoscar Hernandez's Home Run Derby win, look ahead to the second half of the Toronto Blue Jays' season and try to figure out what the best course of action is for the team through the remainder of 2024.

    Blue Jays make Trey Yesavage their Latest First-Round Pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 25:34


    Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the Toronto Blue Jays' 2024 first-round pick, Trey Yesavage, and what the East Carolina right-hander brings to the table. They also discuss the second-round selection of Khal Stephen and the two Canadians to go on Day 1 of the MLB Draft.

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