Blue Jays Talk

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Cardinals to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the in-game storylines, including Max Scherzer notching a quality start at the Dome, while Louis Varland looked uncharacteristically shaky in a tough ninth inning. With no more games to go before the trade deadline, is the team firmly a sell with just over a day to go? Could we look to today's Mets/Rays trade as an example of what to expect? Plus, they chat the in-game acquisition of RHP Jameson Taillon and discuss what it could mean for the team in the short-term.   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' 5-1 win vs. the Cardinals to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts - after winning three straight games (and four of their last five) has the direction shifted from sell to buy, or is this win streak a mirage given the opponents in the fading Cardinals and Nationals? They discuss the play of the team's veterans, including George Springer, who continues to stay hot - what does the future hold for him? Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman allowing one run over 5.2 IP in what could have been his final start as a Blue Jay - where does he stand in the all-time Jays starting pitchers rankings, and should the team sell, could he still be a Blue Jay going forward?   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 Cardinals to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Luis Urías providing a two-run pinch-hit single as the game-winner - in that bottom eighth, why him over Davis Schneider? They discuss Dylan Cease striking out seven over six innings of work, the bullpen locking it down late, and debate whether or not the Jays could be back in the playoff race having won three of their last four 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Pitcher List's Nick Pollack to discuss the starting pitching market from a fantasy perspective ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline. Afterwards, ESPN's Jorge Castillo (25:22) chats about the stark contrast between the New York Yankees and Mets entering August. Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi (49:56) shares an update on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes and trade rumblings across the league as the weekend begins. Lastly, Sportsnet's Ben Shulman (1:16:07) joins the show to set up the Blue Jays' final pre-deadline series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre. 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 Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (1:35). Afterwards, Ben is alongside Chris Leroux as they are visited in the radio booth by franchise greats Pat Borders (7:36) and Dave Stieb (12:55) to celebrate the 1992 and 1993 back-to-back World Series champs. Plus, we dive into the 590 archives to remember the legendary Duane Ward, as another Blue Jays legend in Tom Cheek interviewed him on the field following the 1992 ALCS (20:20).   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 Trey Yesavage's outing, Louis Varland's consistency and what's ahead for Toronto's front office as the trade deadline nears. Afterwards, Brittany Ghiroli (29:26), Senior MLB Enterprise, and Investigator at The Athletic, talks Max Scherzer longevity, where the Blue Jays stand and MLB organizations seeking out advantages through scouting opponents. Lastly, Ben Clemens (50:17) of FanGraphs breaks down his yearly Trade Value Series where he lists the 50 most valuable players in the MLB weighing performance, age and contract. 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' 5-2 win vs. the Nationals to win the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence blooping their way to a 12-hit, five-run day - is there anything there to build on going forward? They get into good days from Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer, Trey Yesavage striking out four over 6.2 IP while allowing just one run, and Louis Varland locking down the game for a six-out save. Plus, they discuss more trade deadline scenario with less than a week to go.   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 Madison Shipman to talk Shane Bieber's outing, Brendon Little's quality innings on Tuesday and more. Afterwards, MLB Insider Jim Bowden (30:22) discusses the markets for Tarik Skubal, Louis Varland and Kevin Gausman. Blue Jays analyst Chris Leroux (51:18) breaks down what went wrong for Shane Bieber on Tuesday night and how Trey Yesavage can get his groove back. Lastly, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi (1:16:59) joins to break down trade deadline strategy for a front office and his favourite deadline deals.  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' 8-6 loss vs. the Nationals as the series is evened at one game apiece in Washington. They take your calls and texts, and get to the strange start from Shane Bieber - what led to six walks in less than an inning of work, and can the Jays continue to absorb bullpen days like this? They chat about the offence, including a solo bomb from Kazuma Okamoto, a three-run shot from George Springer, and an injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - is there a way of fixing the offence post-trade deadline in 2026?   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 John Axford in-studio (35:26) to talk about where the Jays stand ahead of the deadline, Jeff Hoffman's play since June and why Shane Bieber may have found his rhythm. Following that, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (50:34) breaks down the state of the Yankees/Mets and acting in “Caught Stealing.” Lastly, Eno Sarris (1:10:09) of Rates & Barrels discusses the chances Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer get dealt and other moves that could be on the horizon in the MLB. 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' 3-2 win vs. the Nationals to open the series in Washington! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the return of Max Scherzer against his former team (on his birthday no less) - did they see enough from Mad Max to roll him out against the Cardinals on the weekend? They get into the bullpen going Rogers-Hoffman-Varland - is this how it was always supposed to look, and can it stay this way moving forward? Plus, they continue the trade deadline discussions with less than a week to go.   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 Zach Worden of the Bird's Eye View Podcast to recap the weekend's action and review Sportsnet's “The Blue Jays Way” documentary series through three episodes. Tim Britton (26:44) of the Athletic provides the state of the Mets and what the Jays can get for a few of their players on the trade market. Afterwards, Blake takes your texts (49:57) on who could be available via trade, whether Alejandro Kirk could be moved, Kevin Gausman's future and more. Lastly, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (1:12:59) talks Gausman, Shane Bieber, the latest on Ricky Tiedemann and the details around Toronto signing some of their 2026 draft picks. 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's quality start of six innings allowing three earned runs - was that his last start as a Jay? Despite all he's done for the franchise, should he get traded alongside all the soon-to-be free agents? Plus, they discuss who's most culpable for the 2026 season, from the players themselves to the front office - does Ross Atkins deserve blame for roster construction, or is that hindsight?   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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 shutout win vs. the Red Sox to even the series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Dylan Cease, who was masterful as he struck out 12 in a complete game shutout - how much does his presence change the composition of the starting rotation going forward? How much did the velo fluctuations play into the kind of game he threw in the win? They also get to the Jays offence coming through with 15 hits and six runs, including a three-run bomb from George Springer - is he someone who could carry more value in less than ten days? Plus, with the series finale vs. the Red Sox coming up followed by series vs. the Nationals and Cardinals before the deadline, is there time to change the team's direction, or has it already been set?   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' 6-4 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen management of John Schneider: is this one on the manager? With Tyler Rogers down and Louis Varland only available for a save, should CJ Van Eyk still have been the guy late? They also discuss the offence not coming through against Patrick Sandoval, including stranding the bases loaded early in the game - how much blame do they deserve despite a late comeback?     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 theScore's Jonah Birenbaum to discuss Shane Bieber's outing and how much the next 10 games will dictate Toronto's deadline activity. Afterwards, Stephen J. Nesbitt (30:39) of the Athletic breaks down his reporting on the design of 3-team trades and the difficult in executing them. Tyler Milliken (52:54) of the Section 10 podcast joins to talk about Boston's record-tying 15-game win streak, their deadline approach and more. Lastly, Alex Faust (1:19:15) of Apple TV previews tonight's Blue Jays-Red Sox matchup and his broadcasting philosophy to baseball. 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' 3-1 win vs. the Rays to wrap the series and the homestand in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Shane Bieber allowing just one run over seven innings of work - if the direction of the team has already been chosen at the deadline, is Bieber becoming a larger trade chip, or should he be on the team long-term? They discuss George Springer continuing to stay hot this month - is it too little too late, or is he too becoming someone who will fetch more value at the deadline? Plus, they explore what needs to happen at the deadline for position players and pitchers alike, and hear post-game availabilities from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, and George Springer.   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 Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss what the Blue Jays could get in return for a few players on the roster. Fox Sports' Deesha Thosar (30:25) talks about the latest around Aaron Judge, the New York Mets and more. Following that, Sportsnet's Joe Siddall (50:06) describes the oddity of the countless defensive miscues from Toronto this season. Lastly, the Athletic's Sam Blum (1:10:58) breaks down his reporting on “The Baseball Spy” who was fired by the Angels after allegedly spying on the Rockies. 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' 4-2 loss vs. the Rays to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays losing their fourth straight and their seventh of their last eight games - is this rock bottom? They get into the sloppy baseball - how do they clean up the defensive miscues at a bare minimum? They discuss the lack of offence continuing to be a huge problem, the part Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plays in all of this, and continue to discuss moves the team could make as the coming trade deadline looms.   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 parse through the disappointments from the Blue Jays' season so far. Afterwards, Adam Berry (30:11) of MLB.com talks Chandler Simpson, the sustainability of Tampa Bay's style of play and trade deadline requirements. MLB insider Jim Bowden (50:12) joins to break down how MLB front offices prepare  the weeks ahead of the deadline and who could be on the move for the Jays. Lastly, Canadian Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling (1:15:23) of the Bowling Green Hot Rods talks about getting drafted, his hitting approach and season in High-A. 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' 12-2 loss vs. the Rays in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the demoralizing nature of such losses - do they look defeated as a team? Even if the playoffs are no longer in reach, can they turn things around from a process standpoint? They get into the offence getting shut down by Drew Rasmussen, the defence continuing to look sloppy, and also discuss Kevin Gausman - apart from his latest start itself, with the trade deadline looming, could that have been his last start as a Jay at the Rogers Centre?   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 Ben Shulman to recap the various errors and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing frustration in the loss to the Rays. Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz (25:59) talks about the letdown of Toronto's season after making the World Series last year and if selling make sense at the trade deadline. Brandon Wile (53:47) of theScore discusses the 14-game win streak of the Red Sox and who, if any, are the juggernauts in the American League. Lastly, Levi Weaver (1:15:33) of the Athletic gives his take on the Jays and who else could be on the move as the trade deadline nears. 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' 7-1 loss vs. the Rays to open the four-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the continuing struggles for the offence - are there any signs of things turning around? How much blame does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deserve to shoulder, and can anyone else step up in the meantime? They also get into the start from Dylan Cease, and chat about the rest of the division putting together long streaks - has the time to sell already come?   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 discuss the weekend's games vs. the Chicago White Sox and reflect on the season to date where Toronto, according to FanGraphs, currently has a 14% chance of making the playoffs (32:07). Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (51:15) talks starters Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez and Tampa getting swept by Boston over the weekend. Lastly, Canadian Atlanta Braves prospect Eric Hartman (1:14:40) talks about his season with the High-A Rome Emperors, adjustments going from each level in the minors and representing Canada in the future. 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.

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout loss vs. the White Sox to drop the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and ask the question: have you seen enough from the team to know whether they should be buyers or sellers at the coming trade deadline? Can the Jays turn it around vs. the Rays and Red Sox, or is it already too late? They get into the offence continuing to look dismal more often than not, the team not having all phases firing at the same time, and get into Trey Yesavage's quality start. Plus, they remember iconic Blue Jays reliever Duane Ward, who passed away at the age of 62.   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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 1-0 win vs. the White Sox to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to Shane Bieber's six shutout innings - was this his best start of the season, and what would Bieber turning his season around mean for the Jays moving forward in 2026? They get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a pair of hits including a double, Ernie Clement making some great defensive plays, and discuss the importance of the next two weeks against division opponents when it comes to the team's direction at the trade deadline. Plus, they chat the pre-game ceremonies honouring the back-to-back World Series champions in 1992 and 1993, and discuss the statue of Joe Carter being unveiled in front of the Rogers Centre.   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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-4 loss to the White Sox to open their three-game series at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Spencer Miles' difficult second inning, the Jays continuing to squander important opportunities at the plate, and what direction the front office should take with the trade deadline approaching.   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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the key factors in Toronto turning their season around. James Fegan (24:29) of Sox Machine discusses the upstart Tristan Peters, Miguel Vargas and the upstart White Sox. Afterwards, Dunedin Blue Jays manager Ryan Casteel (50:26) breaks down the increase in stolen bases on the team along with Jojo Parker, Jake Cook and Blaine Bullard. In the final segment, Tricia Whitaker (1:14:54) of Apple TV provides the national perspective on the Blue Jays and White Sox ahead of the matchup tonight on Apple television. 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Yang-Yi Goh of GQ Magazine to discuss ways style blends into baseball, his favourite Blue Jays merchandise and how fashion has been integrated into the brands of players. Afterwards, Joe Doyle (22:29) of Over-Slot Baseball breaks down how Toronto strategically drafted, their recent pick history + offers Gable Mitchell, Will Brick, Cole Carlon analysis. 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to discuss the All-Star events and provides an overview of 2026 MLB Draft talent pool. Afterwards, Kansas City Royals field co-ordinator Scott Thorman (29:36) discusses his Canadian roots, role with the Royals, and his reaction to learning he was a role model for Joey Votto. Baseball America's Carlos Collazo (50:04) evaluates which teams had good drafts, Toronto's new prospects and Brendan Lawson, who's projected to be the No.1 prospect in the 2027 MLB Draft. Lastly, Bradford William Davis (1:20:42) of readeyeblack.com talks about how MLB baseball has changed, ways sports games are getting worse and more.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of FanGraphs to recap the Home Run Derby and the All-Star festivities. Following that, former MLB player Hunter Pence (25:33) discusses broadcasting the Derby with Netflix, the contrasting styles of home run hitters and keys to Toronto turning their season around. Afterwards, Keith Law (50:29) of the Athletic talks 2026 Blue Jays draft picks in Cole Carlon and Will Brick in addition to Jojo Parker, Nolan Perry and other standouts from the 2026 MLB Futures Game. Lastly, Canadian musician Darrian Gerrard (1:21:18) discusses her love of softball growing up, passion for music and her latest song “going through it.” 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to discuss Jojo Parker's play in the 2026 Futures Game along with Cole Carlon, Will Brick and others taken by the Blue Jays in the 2026 MLB Draft. Jon Morosi (27:44) of the MLB Network previews tonight's Home Run Derby and where Toronto stands in the American League playoff race. Afterwards, Ben Clemens (51:06) joins to introduce FanGraphs' new Prospect Valuation Method and why it's useful in assessing talent. He also gives a sneak peak into his annual Trade Value Series ahead of the approaching MLB Trade Deadline (1:31:11). 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.

Roger Lajoie and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Padres in the rubber match at Petco Park. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Jeff Hoffman and that costly eighth inning, the Jays' inconsistent play and struggles in close games throughout the first half, and whether the roster has shown enough to warrant additions ahead of the trade deadline. 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.

Roger Lajoie breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-7 loss vs. the Padres at Petco Park. He takes your calls and texts, and gets to Trey Yesavage and the pitching staff issuing 11 walks overall. He also discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s game-tying three-run homer and the offence showing signs of life, and where the Jays stand in the American League Wild Card race heading into the final game before the All-Star Break. 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.

Roger Lajoie and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-3 comeback win over the San Diego Padres to open their three-game series at Petco Park. They took your texts while discussing Kazuma Okamoto's go-ahead three-run homer, Shane Bieber and the bullpen keeping Toronto in control, and the Jays' three-game winning streak bringing them closer to an American League Wild Card spot. 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.

Blake Murphy is Fangraphs' Jon Becker to talk about some of the new features on Fangraphs and the favourites to win the Home Run Derby. Afterwards, Cody Stavenhagen (30:10) of the Athletic phones in to discuss the chances Tarik Skubal is dealt and Justin Verlander announcing he is retiring at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Mike Petriello (50:01) of MLB.com follows up to describe the unheralded durability of Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays' uncharacteristic strikeout rate. Lastly, Kyle Glaser (1:14:57) of Foul Territory previews the San Diego Padres ahead of their three-game set vs. Toronto. 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Dylan Cease taking a no-hitter into the 9th and the bats showing life against the Giants. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Justin Smoak (29:46) discusses doing the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower with Kevin Pillar and Marco Estrada, Canada Day games and finding a winning mentality as a team. Chad Jennings (50:50) of the Athletic gives his take on how all 30 MLB teams will approach the trade deadline. Lastly, 2009 World Series Champion Joba Chamberlain (1:15:35) explains why he was happy Dylan Cease was allowed to throw over 100 pitches and playing alongside Justin Verlander 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-0 win vs. the Giants to wrap up a series win in San Francisco! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Dylan Cease carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning - with 11 strikeouts on a career-high 118 pitches, just how dominant was Cease in this one? With the pitch count rising early, was it a tough decision for John Schneider to let him pitch until he gave up a hit? They also get into the offence knocking in 10 runs, including an early grand slam for Kazuma Okamoto, and late home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (!) and George Springer - is the new stuffed dragon responsible? Plus, we hear from Dylan Cease himself via his post-game availability.   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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman to discuss the win against the Giants as Spencer Miles continued to eat innings and the bottom of the order stayed productive. Afterwards, Jays prospect JoJo Parker (28:25) joins to discuss competing against his brother, working his way up the Blue Jays' farm system, his hitting mentality, and more! Patrick Dubuque (50:25) of Baseball Prospectus talks about how Toronto should deploy Max Scherzer going forward, their playoff chances, and how modern baseballs are moving. Lastly, Blake catches up with former Blue Jay Tyler Heineman (01:13:35) to reflect on his time in Toronto, getting traded and the transition to the Angels organization.  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.

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 win vs. the Giants to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the breakthrough on offence with nine runs - how important is it to get runs from guys like Jonatan Clase, Brandon Valenzuela, and Sean Keys, and how critical is it to get that bounce back from guys like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They discuss four innings of two-run ball from Spencer Miles - what's his ceiling? Plus, they take a look around the AL East, and get into what needs to stay the same for results to remain consistent moving forward.   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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith (00:00) to talk about last night's loss to the Giants, where the Blue Jays goes from here and why Jojo Parker could be the best prospect in Toronto's system. Afterwards, Doug Fox (32:06) of the Future Blue Jays newsletter talks Parker, Johnny King, Arjun Nimmala and others in the farm system. Josh Rodrigues (50:42) of the “Foundations on the Field” Substack talks catcher framing, managers living on the edges and more. Lastly, Maria Guardado (01:12:55) of MLB.com talks the difficulty of the Giants' season, Luis Arráez's season and Buster Posey's coaching performance. 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.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss vs. the Giants to open the three-game series in San Francisco. They take your calls and texts, and discuss how this season continues to go off the rails - are there any signs that it's turning soon, or is it time to embrace the idea of being a full-on seller at the trade deadline in August? They also get into more tough performances for Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk, whether or not Brandon Valenzuela should see more playing time over Kirk at this point, and discuss the good and bad from Kazuma Okamoto.   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.