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The Blue Jays pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the season, walking off the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 after a ninth-inning comeback.On episode 13 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down Cease's dominance, Zack Wheeler matching him pitch-for-pitch, and an unbelievable ending. Joining the show is Thomas Hall as we discuss Valenzuela's future role once Alejandro Kirk returns, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing slump, and whether the Blue Jays are positioned to make a second-half push as their pitching staff finally starts getting healthy. We also preview Max Scherzer's return to the mound as the veteran looks to build momentum after another injury setback. Plus, we break down tonight's matchup against Jesús Luzardo and what the Blue Jays need to do to secure a series win against one of the National League's top teams. We close with Nick's picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Jays fell behind early and never fully recovered in a 5-2 loss to the Phillies, dropping to 32-35 on the season. On episode 11 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down a rough outing from Patrick Corbin, who allowed five runs in three innings as Philadelphia jumped out to an early lead. We discuss the Blue Jays' inability to capitalize against Cristopher Sánchez and why the bullpen once again deserves credit for keeping Toronto within striking distance. The bigger conversation, centers around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After another hitless performance, we examine his recent struggles and ask the question every Blue Jays fan is wondering: when will the star first baseman break out of this slump? Next, Dylan Cease returns from the injured list to face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler in what feels like a must-win game for Toronto. We also discuss the roster decisions looming with Max Scherzer expected back soon and what Adam Macko's demotion means after an impressive stint in the majors. Can Cease provide a spark? Can the Blue Jays finally get some run support? And can Vlad turn things around before the Yankees come to town? We close with Nick's picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays opened a critical home stand with a comeback win over the Orioles, but the competition only gets tougher as the Philadelphia Phillies arrive at Rogers Centre. On this episode of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle recaps Toronto's 6-4 victory over Baltimore. We break down Gausman's outing, the Orioles' four-run frame, and the Blue Jays' explosive response in the sixth inning that completely changed the game. Then, the Blue Jays welcome the Phillies for a three game set. Adam previews tonight's pitching matchup between Patrick Corbin and Cristopher Sánchez, discusses how Toronto can attack one of the league's most dominant starters, and how keep the bats hot coming off of yesterday's game. We also discuss the latest roster moves, updates on Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Alejandro Kirk as the Blue Jays inch closer to getting key contributors back from injury. We close with Adam's daily picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are looking for a series win against the Baltimore Orioles after a 6-4 victory Saturday afternoon. On episode 10 of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog talks about Toronto's resilience to battle back after a thrashing in game 1 of the series, Spencer Miles' performance on the mound, and Ernie Clement's big day in the batter box. Then, we preview today's matchup between Kevon Gausman and Shane Baz. Will Gausman go deep in the game and allow the bullpen some rest? Can Toronto's bats stay hot against Baz? We also discuss the Blue Jays injury updates, their upcoming series' at home against Philadelphia and New York Yankees, and Nick's key to victory tonight against the Orioles! We close with Nick's daily picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are looking to bounce back after one of their toughest losses of the season, a 13-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles that dropped Toronto to 30-34 on the year. On episode 9 of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down what went wrong after the Blue Jays carried a 3-1 lead into the sixth inning before Baltimore's offence exploded. We discuss the rookie's recent challenges, why Baltimore seems to have found success against him, and what it means moving forward. Looking ahead, we preview today's matchup between Braydon Fisher and Kyle Bradish. Can the Blue Jays make the necessary adjustments after Bradish shut them down less than a week ago? Can Toronto find a way to build momentum before a difficult stretch that includes series against the Phillies, Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs? We also discuss Daulton Varsho's injury status after he exited Friday's game with wrist inflammation, Max Scherzer's successful final rehab outing with Buffalo, and a remarkable rookie home run statistic that has become one of the few bright spots in Toronto's season. We close with Nick's daily picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays avoided a sweep in Atlanta and snapped their four-game losing streak with an impressive 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. On this episode of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog from Blue Jay Today, breaks down Toronto's win to close the road trip, highlighted by a strong major league debut from Chad Dallas. Nick discusses how the Blue Jays' bullpen continues to keep the team afloat despite a depleted starting rotation, and why this latest bullpen game may have been their most impressive yet. Then, the Blue Jays return home to open a series against the Baltimore Orioles. Then, Nick previews the pitching matchup between Trey Yesavage and Brandon Young, discusses whether Yesavage can bounce back after issuing seven walks in his last start, and explains why preserving the bullpen remains a priority. We also cover the latest roster moves, including Simeon Woods Richardson joining the active roster, Chad Dallas being optioned back to Triple-A, and Dylan Cease's latest rehab start as he works toward a return from the injured list. Plus, can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally end his home run drought? We close with Nick's daily picks presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays have dropped four straight games, and now now face a potential sweep against the Atlanta Braves with Chris Sale on the mound. On episode 7 of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down another frustrating loss for Toronto, highlighted by missed opportunities early. Looking ahead, the Blue Jays turn to Mason Fluharty to open a bullpen game against future Hall of Famer Chris Sale. We break down what Toronto's bullpen could look like, which relievers may be called upon, and whether the Jays can finally snap their losing streak. We also discuss the Blue Jays acquiring Simeon Woods Richardson from Minnesota, Chad Dallas joining the major league roster, Dylan Cease beginning a rehab assignment, and Alejandro Kirk's encouraging return to game action in Dunedin. Can the Blue Jays finally cash in on their early scoring chances, or will Chris Sale and the Braves hand Toronto a fifth consecutive loss? We close with Cody's best bets of the night presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays opened their series against the National League leading Atlanta Braves with a frustrating 4-3 loss that perfectly summed up their season so far: painfully average. On season one, episode 6 of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down Kevin Gausman's outing after the veteran allowed four runs over six innings.We discuss the costly early deficit, the Blue Jays' inability to capitalize offensively, and why Toronto continues to struggle to find timely production throughout the lineup. Looking ahead, we preview Game 62's pitching matchup between Patrick Corbin and Grant Holmes. Can Corbin continue his surprising run of solid starts and help save the Blue Jays' bullpen ahead of a scheduled bullpen game? Or will the Braves' star-studded lineup continue to punish Toronto pitching? Cody also break down the lineup changes, discuss what's gone wrong for some of Toronto's colder bats, and gives you his key to victory for tonight's game! We close with Cody's best bets of the night presented by bet365. We're LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays head to Atlanta looking to bounce back after settling for a split against the Orioles in a series that felt like it got away. On Season 1-Episode 5 of Flight Deck, host Cody Gaudreault recaps Toronto's 9-5 loss to Baltimore, including a rough outing from Spencer Miles, an odd interaction with an Orioles fan and another late-game rally that fell short. Looking ahead, Toronto faces arguably its toughest challenge of the season as they open a series against the NL-leading Atlanta Braves. Cody breaks down the pitching matchup between Kevin Gausman and Bryce Elder, the dangerous Braves lineup led by Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Michael Harris II, and what the Blue Jays need to do to leave Atlanta with a series win. We close with Cody's best bets of the night presented by bet365. LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season one, episode four of Flight Deck is LIVE with your host Dan Riccio, your favourite place for Toronto Blue Jays pregame analysis and news. The Blue Jays had a series win within their grasp on Saturday, but a late collapse changed everything. Dan dives into last night's gritty performance from Trey Yesavage, and Jeff Hoffman's blow up in the ninth inning. Should there be concern about the current state of the bullpen? Are the injuries too the pitching staff finally catching up to the Blue Jays? Plus, can Toronto salvage the series finale before a much-needed day off? Dan previews today's matchup, discuss potential trade targets, and debate whether Toronto has the pieces to make a major move for pitching help before the deadline. We wrap things up with our best bets of the night presented by bet365. Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. LIVE one hour before first pitch every game! #torontobluejays #bluejays #mlb #mlbtalk #bluejaysnews #bluejaysnation #flightdeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are one win away from moving above .500 for the first time since April 4, and there's plenty to discuss ahead of today's game with our Flight Deck's host Cody Gaudreault. After a dramatic comeback victory on Friday night, Toronto has won four straight and eight of its last 10. Charles McAdoo stole the spotlight in his MLB debut, several young Blue Jays hit major career milestones, and the club continues to get contributions from unexpected places as it pushes back into the playoff conversation. Cody gets you set for today's matchup, breaks down the biggest storylines surrounding the team, and looks ahead to Trey Yesavage's start as the Blue Jays try to keep their winning streak alive. We wrap things up with our best bets of the night presented by bet365. Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. LIVE one hour before first pitch every game!#torontobluejays #bluejays #mlb #mlbtalk #bluejaysnews #bluejaysnation #flightdeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 2 of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio dives into game 58 of the Toronto Blue Jays regular season. Toronto has won 10 of its last 14 games and is starting to creep towards a .500 record, after a gritty win over Baltimore. Louis Varland and the bullpen keep finding ways to shut the door, and now one of the organization's young arms gets his shot on the big stage. Dan breaks down everything from Thursday's win, the latest injury updates surrounding some key names, and why this stretch could say a lot about where the Blue Jays are really headed. Plus, stick around for our key to victory in tonight's game against the Orioles. We wrap things up with our best bets of the night presented by bet365. Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. LIVE one hour before first pitch every game! #torontobluejays #bluejays #mlb #mlbtalk #bluejaysnews #bluejaysnation #flightdeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Flight Deck! Your new home for Toronto Blue Jays pregame coverage throughout the MLB season. In today's debut episode hosted by Dan Riccio, he breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins, where Nathan Lukes and Kazuma Okamoto came up with big time hits to lead the team to a series win over the Marlins. He also discuss' another strong outing from the bullpen. Later, Dan previews the important series against Baltimore, who enter the match up coming off a dominant sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays (1st in the AL East, 34-19). Former Blue Jay, Chris Bassitt takes the mound for the Orioles while Patrick Corbin gets the ball for Toronto. Plus, some news from AAA Buffalo as the Blue Jays call up Charles McAdoo, an injury update on Alejandro Kirk and Toronto's keys to victory tonight.We wrap things up with our best bets of the night presented by bet365. Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.LIVE one hour before first pitch every game! #torontobluejays #bluejays #mlb #mlbtalk #bluejaysnews #bluejaysnation #flightdeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 season has mercifully come to an end. Playoff baseball will start this week and Toronto Blue Jays won't be involved, as the team finished last in the American League East with a 74-88 record. We looked back at the final series of the year against the Miami Marlins before getting into the three ups and the three downs from the season as a whole. After that, we looked at Toronto's financial commitments going into 2025 and their off-season priorities, which include fixing the bullpen, adding power to the lineup, finding another catcher, and getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed. FOLLOW BLUE JAYS NATION!Website: https://bluejaysnation.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaysnation/?hl=enX: https://x.com/thejaysnationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluejaysnationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theBlueJaysNation/SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Betway - https://betway.com/en-ca/ #BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanadaReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their stretch against National League opponents this week with a series loss to the New York Mets and a sweep over the St. Louis Cardinals. We talked about all of the notable stuff from the week, including Davis Schneider breaking out of a difficult stretch at the plate, Bowden Francis taking another no-hitter into the ninth inning of a start, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becoming the youngest Blue Jay to reach 500 RBI. After that, we looked back at the quote from Bo Bichette about wanting to spend his career with Vladdy and the Blue Jays and at the praise from Mets star Francisco Lindor about Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays had a difficult week against two playoff hopefuls in the National League, as they dropped four of five games against the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. We talked about Spencer Horwitz's big week, which saw the rookie mash three home runs and increase his on-base plus slugging percentage to .827 on the season. We also talked about the continued struggles of Toronto's decimated bullpen, as Chad Green blew a couple of saves against Philly and Atlanta. After that, we took a look around the AL and NL Wild Card races and at the Tank-a-Thon standings for the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery. Finally, we looked ahead to this week's series against the red-hot New York Mets.FOLLOW BLUE JAYS NATION!Website: https://bluejaysnation.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaysnation/?hl=enX: https://x.com/thejaysnationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebluejaysnationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theBlueJaysNation/SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!Betway - https://betway.com/en-ca/ #BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanadaReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays wrap up a grueling week with eight games in seven days, returning home after a labour day day-off as the Philadelphia Phillies head into town.We talked about the Danny Jansen game and the scorecard anomaly that it was including the two "debuts" you never knew happened. Plus, Bowden Francis stays hot as he allows one hit in 7.0 against the BoSox. And the Jays finally blew off some Postseason steam against the Minnesota Twins as they put up at 15-spot in Minny.After that, we talked about the future of George Springer and where we fits, (or doesn't fit), in the future plans of the Toronto Blue Jays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays had a winning homestand this week, as they dropped a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds before sweeping a four-game set with the L.A. Angels.We talked about the back-to-back home runs that Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger hit to walk-off the Angels and how both young hitters have improved as their seasons have gone along. We also talked about the excellent pitching performances put forward by Bowden Francis lately and where he fits heading into next season.After that, we talked about Joey Votto's decision to retire, John Schneider's name on a list of managers who might be on the hot seat, and some updates about Jordan Romano and Bo Bichette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a solid week for the Toronto Blue Jays, as they swept the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on the road before dropping two of three in a l0w-scoring weekend series at Wrigley Field. We talked about all of the notable stuff on the field from last week, including Will Wagner's Major League debut, the two seven-inning performances put forward by Bowden Francis, and and difficult run that Davis Schneider is having at the plate. After that, we looked at the report from Bob Nightengale that the Blue Jays are planning to entertain trade offers for Bo Bichette this winter and Toronto being one of the possible free-agent landing spots that Jon Heyman suggested for Juan Soto. Finally, we looked ahead to this week's series with the Cincinnati Reds and wondered if we'll see Joey Votto get called up to face his former club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays started the week by winning their first series victory over the Baltimore Orioles since all the way back in 2022 but finished with a series loss to the lowly Oakland Athletics over the weekend. We talked about the notable things from last week's slate of games, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. seeing his hitting streak snapped at 22 games and Luis De Los Santos picking up his first big-league hit and RBI. After that, we looked at some interesting quotes from President and CEO Mark Shapiro's media availability, including what went wrong in 2024, a vague vote of confidence about Ross Atkins staying as general manager, and what we can expect as the team tries to retool to be competitive in 2025. We also talked about the latest Vladdy contract speculation from Jeff Passan, who used Rafael Devers and his 10-year, $313.5 million contract as a comparable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays had a rough time with the top two teams in the American League East this week, as they won just two of seven games against the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. We talked about the games in Baltimore and New York, the debut of Joey Loperfido, Addison Barger hitting his first big-league home run, Aaron Judge getting intentionally walked in the second inning, and whether there's any reason to worry about José Berríos.After that, we talked about Joey Votto's debut with the Buffalo Bisons and what the plan is for Toronto's top two draft picks. We also looked at Yusei Kikuchi's first start with the Houston Astros, the historic losing streak of the Chicago White Sox, and the draft lottery standings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone and the Toronto Blue Jays netted themselves quite a haul as sellers.Traded away to contending teams were Yusei Kikuchi, Danny Jansen, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Justin Turner, Kevin Kiermaier, Yimi Garcia, Nate Pearson, and Trevor Richards. Coming back to the Blue Jays are Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido, Will Wager, Charles McAdoo, Jonatan Clase, Jacob Sharp, Josh Rivera, Yohendrick Pinango, Cutter Coffey, Eddinson Paulino, Gilberto Batista, Jay Harry, RJ Schreck, and Ryan Yarbrough. We talked about the trades that the Blue Jays made and what they mean for this upcoming off-season and the 2025 campaign. After that, we looked around at some of the other major moves that were made over the past few days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That was certainly an eventful weekend. The Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Texas Rangers and pulled off their first sweep since late May. They also made three trades, as Yimi Garcia was dealt to the Seattle Mariners, Nate Pearson was moved to the Chicago Cubs, and Danny Jansen was traded to the Boston Red Sox. We talked about the series against Texas, the three trades that the Blue Jays made, and looked at the deals that other teams have made. After that, we looked ahead to this week's four-game set against the Baltimore Orioles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The slow walk to the end of the 2024 season continues. The Blue Jays hosted the Tampa Bay Rays this week in Toronto and dropped their third series in a row with one win and two losses. We talked about Jose Berrios' splits from April and May compared to June and July, how Yariel Rodriguez has been a bright spot this year, and Chris Bassitt's comments following a 13-0 pounding in the series finale. After that, we looked at the rumour from Jon Heyman that the Seattle Mariners showed interest in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the deal they wound up making to acquire Randy Arozarena. Finally, we looked ahead to this weekend's series with the Texas Rangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, we're now officially into the second half of the 2024 MLB season. The Blue Jays hosted the Detroit Tigers and got dropped on Friday and Saturday but avoided being swept with a win on Sunday. We looked back at the notable things from the weekend, including the performance that Yusei Kikuchi had in what might be his last start as a Blue Jay and the huge series that George Springer had at the plate. After that, we looked at the calf injury that resulted in Bo Bichette going on the Injured List and dug into a rumour from Bob Nightengale that he would welcome a trade from the Blue Jays. Finally, we looked ahead to this week's series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 MLB Draft happened this week, so we welcomed Brendon Kuhn to the show to talk about the players that the Blue Jays selected. We looked at the three pitchers they selected with their picks in the first three rounds and then looked at some possible late-round steals from further down the draft. After that, we talked about the team's big-picture strategy and what they're looking to add to their system. Finally, we took a look at how the season has gone for the Blue Jays and what to expect at this summer's trade deadline and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the All-Star break, meaning the first half of the 2024 Major League Baseball season has come to an end. We took a quick look at what happened this weekend in Arizona, as the Blue Jays dropped two of three to the Diamondbacks. After that, we went through a Three Up, Three Down for the first half of the season, which included the bats not bouncing back, injuries to the pitching staff, the bullpen imploding, and quite a reach for positives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make that back-to-back series wins for the Toronto Blue Jays, as they continued their West Coast road trip by taking two of three against the San Francisco Giants. We talked about Yusei Kikuchi's 13-strikeout gem being blown on a walk-off wild pitch, the Blue Jays teeing off for 10 runs for just the third time in a game this season, and how Matt Chapman and Jordan Hicks performed against their former club. After that, we talked about the team's decision to place Kevin Kiermaier on revocable waivers, Bo Bichette's comments about free agency, and ahead to this weekend's series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays sent the travelling fans in Seattle home happy, as the visiting team took two of three from the Mariners this weekend. We talked about all of the good stuff Toronto's first series win in Seattle since 2018, including Yariel Rodriguez's first Major League win and Leo Jimenez's first big-league hits. We also talked about Addison Barger being optioned back down to Triple-A Buffalo and the next steps in Ricky Tiedemann's rehab assignment. After that, we looked at the All-Star Game rosters, Kevin Pillar reaching 10 years of MLB service time, and ahead to this week's series with the San Francisco Giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays put up a listless loss at home on Canada Day on Monday and wound up dropping three of four to the visiting Houston Astros. We talked about the excellent start by Yariel Rodriguez that was wasted, how the extreme regression from the bullpen was something nobody saw coming this season, and Leo Jimenez coming up as the latest recall from Triple-A Buffalo.After that, we looked at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent quote about his long-term status in Toronto and ahead to this weekend's series in Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being swept in back-to-back series, the Blue Jays earned a split in Boston against the Red Sox and saw their losing streak end at seven games. We talked about Monday's blown lead by the bullpen and Tuesday's rebound win, which was highlighted by a seven-run inning. We also talked about Bo Bichette's return to the lineup from the Injured List and what the team missed while he was gone. After that, we looked into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quote about potentially playing for New York, along with some other rumours about where the first baseman could land if the Blue Jays blow it up. Finally, we looked ahead to this weekend's four-game set with the Yankees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays have dropped six games in a row, as the team went to Cleveland over the weekend and got swept aside by the Guardians. We talked about all the ugly stuff from this series, including Yariel Rodriguez's rough return from the Injured List and the Blue Jays scoring only nine runs over the course of three games. We also talked about top prospect Orelvis Martinez getting suspended 80 games for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy. After that, we looked ahead to this week's series in Boston against the Red Sox, a team that's moving in the opposite direction of the Blue Jays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Boston Red Sox for a mid-season American League East Battle of the Middle and things didn't go well. The bats could only muster three runs in each of the games and the Blue Jays were swept for the first time this season. We talked about the various ways the Blue Jays managed to lose games in this series, which featured poor starting pitching, poor relief pitching, poor defence, and, of course, poor offence. We also talked about the speculation article that appeared on Sportsnet's website suggesting Bo Bichette could be an ideal target for the Los Angeles Dodgers and their pursuit of a shortstop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays had a successful weekend, as they took two of three games from the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. We talked about the big series that Daulton Varsho had, the arrival of Spencer Horwitz and Addison Barger to the big-league club, the elbow injury suffered by Yimi Garcia, and the struggles of George Springer at the plate. After that, we took a look at the American League Wild Card picture and ahead to this week's series with the Boston Red Sox, who the Blue Jays will be seeing for the first time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what will be their last-ever trip to the Oakland Coliseum, the Toronto Blue Jays took care of business and won two of three games during their weekend series with the Athletics.We talked about the excellent pitching performances the Blue Jays got, highlighted by Kevin Gausman throwing the first complete game shutout of his Major League Career. We also talked about the team's decision to designate Cavan Biggio for assignment and what's next for the utility player. After that, we looked ahead to this week's series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After getting hammered in the first two games of this week's four-game set with the high-flying Baltimore Orioles, the Blue Jays battled back with a pair of victories to earn a split with their AL East rivals. We talked about the good and bad from the series with Baltimore, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa's walk-off single, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued success at the plate, and the rough bullpen day outing the Blue Jays had in place of the injured Alek Manoah. After that, we looked at which Blue Jays have the best cases to be voted into this summer's All-Star Game and also at the rumour that Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox is available. Finally, we took a look ahead to this weekend's series in Oakland with the A's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a busy weekend in Toronto, as the Blue Jays debuted their new City Connect jersey and took two of three from the Pittsburgh Pirates.We talked about the series against Pittsburgh, Jordan Romano landing on the Injured List, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting a start at third base for the first time since his rookie season. After that, we talked about what Ross Atkins had to say on Sunday and looked ahead to this week's four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's what the easy part of the schedule is supposed to look like!After a frustrating series in Detroit, the Blue Jays marched into Chicago and pulled off their first series sweep of the season, taking down the White Sox in all three games. We talked about the series in Chicago, George Springer's success lower in the lineup, and the elbow injury that resulted in Alek Manoah getting pulled in the second inning of his start. After that, we looked into the rumour that the Blue Jays are among the teams interested in Ryan McMahon of the Colorado Rockies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isn't this supposed to be the easy part of the schedule? The Toronto Blue Jays rolled into Detroit and dropped three of four to the Tigers, highlighted by a heartbreaking walk-off loss on Sunday that spoiled an incredible comeback.We talked about the bullpen meltdown, Alek Manoah's rough outing, the broadcast crew navigating a power outage, and the run that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is putting together at the plate right now. After that, we looked ahead to this week's series against the lowly Chicago White Sox and a little further down the road as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in a month, the Toronto Blue Jays won a series. It was against the lowly Chicago White Sox, but, as they say, two out of three ain't bad. We talked about Bo Bichette's big series at the plate, the three quality starts the Blue Jays got from their starting pitchers, and the return of the Home Run Jacket in the series finale.After that, we discussed the report that the Blue Jays have talked to other teams about trades involving their core players. Finally, we looked around the American League East and ahead to this weekend's four-game set with the struggling Detroit Tigers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's now been a month since the Blue Jays won a series, as the Tampa Bay Rays rolled into town over the weekend and took two of three. Friday's game saw swingman Tyler Alexander carry a perfect game through seven innings and Saturday's game saw the Blue Jays blow a 4-0 lead in a 5-4 loss. The series was salvaged on Sunday thanks to an excellent start from Alek Manoah and a big day at the plate from Daniel Vogelbach. We talked about everything from the series with Tampa and also looked into what Ross Atkins said during his media availability on Saturday morning. After that, we looked ahead to this week's series with the Chicago White Sox and the important stretch that lies ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays earned a split with the Baltimore Orioles this week in a series that was limited to just two games because of rain. We talked about the team's gutsy victory on Monday, in which they earned a win in extra innings despite not having anybody available off the bench. We also talked about how that momentum disappeared immediately, as Jordan Romano blew a save in Wednesday's game. After that, we took a look around the American League East and ahead to this weekend's series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.