Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off loss vs. the Athletics to open the three-game series in Sacramento. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to the sloppy play that led to an early 5-1 deficit - is there a way to avoid losing the game on the margins, whether it's wasted ABS challenges or messy baserunning? He also gets into the uneven umpiring on both sides of the plate, Dylan Cease's inefficient night, and the Athletics running wild on him - with holding runners on being a season-long issue, can he clean it up down the stretch? Plus, he gets into some positives during a late comeback attempt, including big swings from Andrés Giménez and Kazuma Okamoto, and discusses the coming rehab assignment for Anthony Santander.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy kicks off this week alongside Sportsnet's Sho Alli (08:41) to discuss Spencer Arrighetti's outing, Ricky Tiedemann's progress, and his takeaways from the Blue Jays' series victory over the Royals. Next up, Andy McCullough (25:48) of The Athletic breaks down the Angels' ownership change, veteran pitchers still thriving, and where the Blue Jays sit in the standings. Later, Craig Goldstein (50:28) of Baseball Prospectus gives his take on the race for the final Wild Card spot in the American League, injury concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani, and other Dodgers news. In the final segment, Athletics broadcaster Chris Caray (01:14:54) goes big-picture on where the A's stand, the progress of Toronto's Denzel Clarke, and much 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 affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Royals to wrap up the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the start from Spencer Arrighetti - can the Jays continue to absorb starts like this in the last 18 games of the season? They get into Jesús Sánchez committing another error in the field - even though it didn't cost the team any runs today, can they keep running him out there if he isn't smashing the baseball? Plus, they chat about Myles Straw potentially playing more, and whether or not there are any internal options for the rotation down the stretch.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Royals to win the series, move back above .500 and take control of the third wild card spot in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get to the biggest moments of the game, including Kazuma Okamoto's four-hit night with the game-winner as well, the bullpen locking it down for a win after Max Scherzer allowed three earned runs over 5.2 IP, and get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s eligibility for a Gold Glove at first base. Plus, they look at the team's statistics since July 29th, and discuss the team's starting rotation over the last 19 games.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-2 win vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Kansas City! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence coming through early and often in this game - are they simply more confident right now when it comes to taking swings at the plate? They also get into Jameson Taillon leaving the game after two innings with right forearm discomfort, and also discuss John Schneider pushing all the right bullpen buttons from the third inning onwards. Plus, they get into the job Ross Atkins has done over a long period of time, and look ahead to Max Scherzer's coming start in the next 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Madison Shipman to break down the Blue Jays series victory over the Guardians, taking the season series and the tiebreaker over Cleveland. Blake & Madison discuss the Jays mindset throughout this stretch, the offense finding its stride of late, Brett Bateman's impact on the team since being acquired, and Jose Soriano's usage since coming to Toronto, before looking ahead to the matchup against the Royals (34:44). Later, Royals radio voice Jake Eisenberg (53:53) joins Blake to preview the Jays weekend series in Kansas City, the Royals struggles this season until their recent hot streak, and the unique ways the Royals have approached the ABS System this season. Then, Levi Weaver (1:14:17) from The Athletic jumps on to chat about his experience at the Field of Dreams game, before getting into the Jays position in the AL Wild Card race, and Max Scherzer's dominant last start.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win vs. the Guardians to win the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays now being a game under .500 and only half a game out of a playoff spot - how important was it to win the season series vs. the Guardians with the AL Wild Card race so tight? They also get into a big game for Nathan Lukes, Vladmir Guerrero Jr. driving in another run while playing stellar defence, the start from José Soriano, and the bullpen slamming the door to lock down a win.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Chris Black to discuss the Blue Jays offensive onslaught in their victory over the Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge game in Cleveland amidst his disappointing season, and Dylan Cease's chase for the AL Cy Young award. Then, Jason Motte (30:43), former big-league pitcher and World Series champion, joins the show to chat about his transition into coaching, his experience with Jays prospect Will Brick, and his career on the mound. Later, FOX Baseball analyst Deesha Thosar (51:54) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees finding their stride ahead of the playoffs, the battle between Cam Schlitter and Dylan Cease for the Cy Young award, and the microscope on Vladdy during the stretch run. Finally, Sportsnet's Chris Leroux (1:15:27) joins Blake in studio to go further on Vladdy's power struggles, Dylan Cease's performance this season, and Jose Soriano's arsenal ahead of his start in the rubber match against the Guardians.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-0 win vs. the Guardians to even the series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in five with an RBI single, an RBI double, and a three-run plakata - what was he doing with his swing/stance, and is it sustainable? They discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work, and also chat big nights for Brett Bateman, Myles Straw, and Josh Smith - does the team have some depth they can rely on? 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down the Blue Jays series opening loss to the Guardians in Cleveland. Blake & Ben get into the Jays pitching decisions in the bullpen game, the roster moves leading into the series, before getting into the continued offensive struggles, and the Jays prospects of winning the series with Dylan Cease and Jose Soriano lined up to start the next two (32:44). Later, Ben Clemens (39:58) from FanGraphs joins the show to chat about the Angels sale to Stan Kroenke, how it effects the potential of a lockout in 2027, and the Jays spot within the American League Wild Card race. Finally, FanGraphs' Kiri Oler (1:18:51) jumps on the show to discuss her work on the new Women's Professional Baseball League, the development of the league in its inaugural season, and chat about some of the standout players so far. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Guardians to open the series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts - was this a scheduled loss with the pitching matchup they had? How did Gavin Williams strike out 13 Blue Jays batters over seven innings of work - was he just hot, or is this a larger issue given the entire season? Plus, they debate the usage of Joe Mantiply over a rested bullpen, chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offence once again, and lookahead to Dylan Cease hitting the mound tomorrow. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Zach Worden to break down the Blue Jays' playoff outlook, the AL Wild Card race, and recent bullpen usage. Then, Guardians radio analyst Jim Rosenhaus (24:39) previews Cleveland's series against Toronto. Later, Katie Krall (50:51) discusses key takeaways from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and the Cubs' season, before Dunedin Blue Jays broadcaster Eli Fishman (1:15:29) joins the show to talk prospects, development, and the club's aggressive philosophy 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Sho Alli chats with future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer (1:46) on the state of pitching in 2026 and his current teammates. Afterwards, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with new Jays starting pitcher José Soriano (13:51) on his evolution as a pitcher and being traded to Toronto at the deadline. Plus, Ben and Sho attend the Hall of Excellence unveiling on Saturday - they join Sportsnet.ca's David Singh and The Athletic's Mitch Bannon in chatting with Carlos Delgado (20:07), and afterwards also chat with the legendary Cito Gaston (26:44). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's David Singh to break down the Blue Jays weekend series sweep of the Mariners, and Max Scherzer's best start of the season, before getting into the Jays positive play since the trade deadline as the team pushes for the playoffs. Then, Brandon Wile (34:03) joins the show to discuss Buck Martinez' induction into the Blue Jays new Hall of Excellence, and the Red Sox play against the Red Sox this weekend as they got Roman Anthony back ahead of the playoff stretch. Later, Emmanuel Berbari (52:45) jumps on with Blake to chat about the Yankees' series win over the Red Sox this weekend, before giving some injury updates on Yankees' rookie George Lombard Jr. and star outfielder Aaron Judge. Finally, Doug Fox (1:13:44) of Future Blue Jays to dive into the Jays prospects as the minor league season comes to an end, the development of Jojo Parker and Will Brick. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win vs. the Mariners to complete the series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer striking out 10 over seven innings of work, as he passes Gaylord Perry to take sole possession of ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list - what was working for the future Hall of Famer today, and can he keep it up down the stretch? They get into the offence coming through in big spots, as both Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto hit home runs - can the middle of the order stay hot heading into an important series in Cleveland? Plus, they discuss the team's speed on the basepaths, and get into what to expect when rosters expand in September. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Mariners to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Brett Bateman powering the team with both a slide into home plate to take advantage of an unsuspecting Eduard Bazardo and the RBI single to tie the game - what's his ceiling as a player? They get into Alejandro Kirk providing both the game-winning RBI knock and a stolen base, just the second of his career - what went into the stolen base attempt with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate? Plus, they chat about José Soriano striking out six over seven innings of work, and chat about the pre-game ceremonies as Buck Martinez became the inaugural member of the team's newly-opened Hall of Excellence. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Mariners to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out eight over six innings - is this one of the more dominant seasons by a Jays starting pitcher in recent memory? They discuss the bats waking up, as all of Nathan Lukes, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer hit home runs - has Springer found something in the month of August? Plus, they take a look at Jameson Taillon's start with the Bisons, and look ahead to the rest of the weekend. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to break down what has gone wrong with Toronto's offence this season. Following that, former Blue Jay Ernie Whitt (30:35) stops by to discuss Buck Martinez Day on Saturday and his MLB career. MLB Network's Jon Morosi (50:21) looks ahead to the weekends action of Seattle-Toronto, Boston-New York and Tarik Skubal making his return to Detroit. Lastly, Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink (1:16:17) touches on Cal Raleigh showing signs of turning his season around, Randy Arozarena's exceptional year and Seattle's pitching staff. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-2 blowout defeat vs. the Royals to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team getting booed after things got uncompetitive - how much of this falls on the shoulders of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and how much of it falls on the rest of the team? Does the team still have a chance at the playoffs despite the series loss? Plus, they discuss the issues with the middle of the order, get into Spencer Arrighetti's first start as a Jay, and chat about what lies ahead with the coming schedule. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to talk Chad Dallas' impressive showing, what he likes about Spencer Arrighetti's pitching profile and Nathan Lukes' huge home run against the Royals. Following that, Zach Crizer (30:46) of the Bandwagon discusses the Guardians, Twins, and the AL Wild Card race along with what we've learned through the additional wild card spots in postseason baseball. Afterwards, Josh Rodrigues (54:45) breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of left or right knee down for catchers. Lastly, Meg Rowley (1:11:00) gives her take on the jockeying for position in AL Wild Card and the inconsistencies of Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout win vs. the Royals to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get into Nathan Lukes smashing a three-run bomb - does that make up for the baserunning gaffe from the other night? They discuss a seven-pitcher bullpen day being anchored by Chad Dallas, Louis Varland slamming the door yet again for his 30th save, and continue to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles on offence. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the errors in the loss to the Royals, Max Scherzer's outing, and the depleted starting pitching staff. Following that, Jays prospect and New Hampshire Fisher Cats infielder Dub Gleed (25:02) reflects on the trade to Toronto, finding his power in the minors, and his goals for the remainder of the season. Foul Territory's Erik Kratz (50:46) stops by to explain why the Blue Jays are in a good position to make the postseason and what Jim Crane is looking for in his next Astros GM. In the final segment, Tim Britton (1:19:44) of The Athletic breaks down what's behind the Mets' turnaround and who's playing the best baseball in the Majors as the regular season winds down. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to a few big mistakes that sunk the Jays, including Nathan Lukes running into the game's final out trying to stretch a single into a double - was he pressing in a big moment? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s throwing error that led to a run scoring - why did Vladdy rush the play? Plus, they discuss the bats staying quiet against Seth Lugo, the lineup not initially including either George Springer or Alejandro Kirk, and Max Scherzer allowing two earned runs and walking five over 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to preview Max Scherzer's start tonight vs. the Royals and discusses his trust level in the bullpen and Alejandro Kirk's hot bat. Afterwards, Anne Rogers (25:46) of MLB.com breaks down the Royals, who've won 8 in a row, Seth Lugo, and the pitching staff along with Salvador Perez stealing bases. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (45:31) analyzes Brett Bateman's centerfield tendencies, Dylan Cease's dominance, and his view of the infamous John Gibbons-Ted Lilly scuffle. Lastly, Craig Goldstein (1:12:38) of Baseball Prospectus provides thoughts on the Astros parting ways with their general manager, the AL Wild Card race and when Shohei Ohtani could pitch again. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to talk about Nathan Lukes' big time performance on Saturday, Dylan Cease's start, Jose Soriano and the 6th inning on Sunday and the inconsistent offence from Toronto. Afterwards, Sportsnet's MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:24) breaks down how the Jays could deploy Spencer Arrighetti for the remainder of the season, Charles McAdoo's recent play, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season. Following that, Sho and Daniele present their lineups if Vladdy was moved down the batting order to provide the Jays with more stable production (49:36). In the final segment, Jared Diamond (1:16:38) of Wall Street Journal talks about some of the most intriguing awards races, the letdown seasons of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh's 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 affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Yankees to lose the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence only managing five hits against the Yankees pitching staff - is the lack of a big hit a concerning trend? They discuss José Soriano allowing five earned runs over five innings - should he have been allowed to pitch to the pocket of lefties in the sixth inning? Plus, they discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s place in the batting order (again), and take a look at upcoming series vs. the Royals and Mariners - what is an acceptable win/loss record in the coming homestand as the final 30 games begin?   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Yankees to even the series at one game apiece in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get to Nathan Lukes, who had a pinch-hit RBI single and a solo shot that stood up as the game-winner - should he be considered an everyday player at this point? They get into Louis Varland, who rescued this game in the ninth inning for his 29th save of the season, and also chat about Dylan Cease, who struck out eight over 6.2 IP - despite the walks, how important was Cease's ability to battle out of tight spots? Plus, they discuss the return of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the IL, and chat Charles McAdoo continuing to impress.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees to open the three-game series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the lack of offence against Cam Schlittler despite forcing six hits and three walks over six innings - what led to their lack of offensive production? They get into Jesús Sánchez still being rolled out there against right-handed pitchers, the imminent return of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (we think), and discuss the somewhat-questionable home run call in favour of the Yankees early on.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to recap Toronto taking two of three against the Rays, including Daz Cameron's monster home run and Toronto's uptick in offensive production. Afterwards, Giants pitcher and Canadian Matt Wilkinson (26:43) reflects on his debut a few days ago, his nickname, “Tugboat,” and his idols growing up. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze Shane Bieber's dominant seven innings and Nathan Lukes looking like himself again (50:00). Lastly, JoezMcfly (1:16:47) of Jomboy Media and his YouTube/Twitch channels talks about Carlos Rodón, Heliot Ramos, Jazz Chisholm, and where the Yankees stand heading into a huge series against Toronto in the Bronx. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Rays to win the series at Tropicana Field! They take your calls and texts, and get into the bats smashing three long balls, one each from Kazuma Okamoto, Nathan Lukes, and Daz Cameron - can they stay hot this weekend? They discuss Shane Bieber striking out seven Rays over seven innings of work, Lukes adding a terrific catch late in the game, Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and get into what to do with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if he returns in New York to play vs. the Yankees. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, and Nathan Lukes in their post-game availabilities.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to break down the loss to the Rays where Jesus Sanchez's 4th inning error opened the floodgates. The Score's Brandon Wile (27:18) discusses if Sanchez's defensive miscues should see keep him out of the lineup and the AL Wild Card race. Following that, Sho and Daniele analyze the lineups for the series finale and Charles McAdoo's play in his second stint (49:54). Lastly, Marc Topkins (1:17:37) of the Tampa Bay Times talks about the sight-lines at Tropicana Field, Yandy Diaz and Chandler Simpson. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss vs. the Rays as the series is tied at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to a massive blunder from Jesús Sánchez that led to a huge Rays inning - can the team afford to keep running Sánchez out there if he's also not going to produce consistently on offence? They discuss Max Scherzer's outing - the Sánchez mistakes aside, has Scherzer been pitching well enough to stay in the rotation? Plus, they get into some of the injuries sustained to Brett Bateman and potentially Josh Smith, Alejandro Kirk having another big night, and Charles McAdoo continuing to get on base.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to discuss the win vs. the Rays, Alejandro Kirk's scorching bat and where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits when he returns. Afterwards, Sho and Daniele take your texts looking ahead to the rest of the season (33:17). Following that, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (49:40) discusses Spencer Miles' innings, Max Scherzer's outlook and the remaining games vs. the Rays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (1:18:29) analyzes why it's hard to pull the ball as a hitter and what makes a good baseball culture. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-5 win vs. the Rays to open the series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays' offensive explosion, as they notch 17 hits and three home runs - what about their approach is sustainable through the next 35 games? They also chat Alejandro Kirk's big day with a two-run bomb and a RBI single, José Soriano allowing three earned runs over 5.2 IP, Spencer Miles continuing to earn bigger moments, and Kazuma Okamoto breaking Eric Hinske's Jays franchise rookie home run record in St. Petersburg.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to size up the competition and the schedule ahead as the Blue Jays aim to establish themselves in a wild-card position. Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Dewayne Staats (25:27) provides an update on the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, their pitching staff, and Junior Caminero. Following that, Blue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall (49:51) analyzes José Soriano's first two starts, as well as Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, and Kazuma Okamoto's seasons. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele (1:15:08) gives his thoughts on Brett Bateman, Daz Cameron, Ricky Tiedemann, and Spencer Arrighetti. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman speaks with (now former) Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (1:10). Afterwards, Ben also catches up with infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (8:34) and reliever Chase Lee (15:40).   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to chat about the weekend's action, George Springer's recent play and more. Fangraphs' Jon Becker (26:02) breaks down the AL East, if he's buying the Chicago White Sox and whether the Seattle Mariners can rebound. Following that, MLB.com's David Adler (49:47) discusses Tommy John's legacy, how Max Scherzer will be remembered and if Dylan Cease is the favourite for AL Cy Young. Lastly, Sho had a chat with Brett Bateman (1:21:04) about getting traded to Toronto and finding out he's getting called up to the Majors. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out 10 over 6.1 IP to notch his 200th K of the season - has he taken the no. 1 spot in the AL Cy Young rankings with this performance, despite the loss? They get into appearances from Brendon Little and Paul Sewald - what could their futures be in this bullpen? Plus, they discuss a tough month so far for George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk being the team's star on offence - should Kirk be more aggressive with his ABS challenges?   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win vs. the Yankees to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the youth movement providing a spark in the huge win, including big swings from Charles McAdoo and Brett Bateman, great work behind the plate from Brandon Valenzuela, and get into the major league debut of Ricky Tiedemann - how did the much-anticipated Jays pitching prospect look? Plus, they get into the bullpen moves from John Schneider on a day the Yankees only managed one run, the bats grinding out results against a tough opponent in Cam Schlittler, and discuss the AL Wild Card field as the Jays ended this game tied for a playoff spot for the first time since the end of June.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Yankees to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Alejandro Kirk's big game - how important is it that Kirk gets going if the Jays want to keep things rolling? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving the game and entering concussion protocol, Shane Bieber allowing one run and striking out five over six innings of work, and the bullpen locking things down again, including Tyler Rogers notching four outs and Louis Varland needing only four pitches for his 27th save of the season.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet producer Chris Black to break down the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox, including Max Scherzer's latest start, the club's ongoing offensive struggles, Brett Bateman's impact since joining the lineup, and Andres Gimenez's stellar play. Next, Apple TV+ analyst Ryan Spilborghs (31:10) previews the Blue Jays-Yankees series, Friday's pitching matchup, and Toronto's recent surge. Later, MLB insider Jon Morosi (50:13) joins from Iowa to discuss the Field of Dreams game, Kyle Schwarber's star power, and the Jays' Wild Card hopes. Finally, Keith McPherson of The Keith McPherson (1:14:55) Show provides the Yankees perspective on their offensive struggles and the mood in New York ahead of the playoffs. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 loss vs. the Red Sox to wrap up the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Max Scherzer allowing just one earned run over five innings of work - can the Jays continue to rely on him down the stretch? They discuss Payton Tolle carving up the Jays lineup, the team's ability when it comes to the ABS challenge system, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s place in the batting order, Brandon Valenzuela's future value, and the usage of the bullpen. Plus, we hear post-game availabilities from John Schneider and Max Scherzer.   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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.