Scott MacArthur recaps the Toronto Blue Jays action and fields listener post-game phone calls.
Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli recap the 10-game win streak and the significance of Addison Barger's season to date. Zach Crizer (31:59) joins to discuss his piece on why lefties have been dominant on the mound. Emmanuel Berbari (50:45) talks DJ Lemahieu and where the Yankees stand at the midway point of the season. Jenny Cavnar (1:14:09) previews the A's ahead of the 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Lastly, Julia and Sho provide their predictions for the Home Run Derby. 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 Jonah Birenbaum to reflect on the 10-game win streak and Vladdy's struggles in the series finale. Joshua Rodrigues (30:35) emphasizes the importance of communication between players and coaches, as well as identifying good baserunning habits. Jon Morosi (51:00) analyzes the state of the AL East and the opportunity ahead for the Blue Jays. Ben Clemens (1:15:11) outlines what is ahead in his annual Trade Value column, with the deadline a few weeks away. 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' 2-1 loss to both wrap up the series in Chicago and end their win streak at 10 games. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the John Schneider decision to keep George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the starting lineup - why did they sit with an off day tomorrow? They also discuss a tough day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - should he shoulder more of the blame given the baserunning errors and struggles at the plate in this one? Plus, they look ahead to the trade deadline - could Adrian Houser, the White Sox starter in this game, be on the move - and react to DJ LeMahieu being released by the Yankees. 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the win vs. the White Sox where Davis Schneider homered and a big 3rd inning catapulted Toronto to a win in an abbreviated game. Chelsea Janes (31:58) talks Max Scherzer and the state of the Washington Nationals. Patrick Dubuque (51:19) analyzes Ernie Clement's contact ability and what is going on in Baltimore. Lastly, Jonathan Mayo (1:15:57) discusses options for the Jays in the 2025 MLB Draft and the state of their farm system. 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' 6-1 waterlogged win over the White Sox to win both the series in Chicago, and their tenth straight game! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the rain delay helping out the bullpen - what will the positive effects be going forward for the rest of this week? They discuss the offence continuing to string together positive outings, Chris Bassitt's six innings of one-run ball, and look ahead to the schedule after the All-Star Break - how important is it to win those first few series after the 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Toronto's 9th win in a row, including José Berríos' start, the flurry of home runs and the culture of the Blue Jays. ESPN's Jesse Rogers (35:03) reveals front office trade deadline stories. FanGraphs' Davy Andrews (54:56) gives his take on the George Springer renaissance. Lastly, The Athletic's Mitch Bannon (1:21:51) shares his trade deadline targets and discusses the impact of Eric Lauer's emergence with the Blue Jays.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' 8-4 win over the White Sox for their ninth straight win, their first nine-game winning streak since 2015! They take your calls and texts, and get to the offensive outburst late in the game from Joey Loperfido, Nathan Lukes, and Addison Barger. They get into Lukes' role, what Loperfido can be now that he's producing, José Berríos allowing just one run over six innings of work, and discuss John Schneider's candidacy for Manager of the Year. 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 Chris Black to talk George Springer getting snubbed from the All-Star Roster and how this Blue Jay team compares to other playoff squads in recent history. John Schriffen (31:00), White Sox play-by-play voice, discusses the state of the Sox and his career path in broadcasting. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:45) joins Blake in-studio for the hour to suggest relievers, starters, and right-handed hitters that Toronto can look to acquire at 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.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Angels to complete the sweep at the Rogers Centre to complete a perfect seven-game homestand! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the overall vibes with the team - how good does it feel to see a team get contributions from everywhere, up and down the roster? They also chat about some of the specifics from this game, including Kevin Gausman notching nine strikeouts over 5.2 IP, Ryan Burr's terrific return from the IL, Addison Barger with some late-game defensive theatrics, and Jeff Hoffman locking down the game. Plus, they react live to Alejandro Kirk being named as an American League All-Star reserve by Major League 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 affiliates.
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels for the second straight game to ensure a series win, their seventh win in a row! They take your calls and texts, and get right to extra innings, where Addison Barger played the hero - how do these Jays just keep finding a way to win? They discuss the heroics from Braydon Fisher and Lazaro Estrada - what roles will they play in the bullpen going forward with Yimi García now on the 15-day IL? Plus, with the team now leading the division by three games following a Yankees loss to the Mets, what's the biggest priority for the Jays as we get closer to 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' 4-3 walk-off win over the Angels to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the final play of the game - how great has Ernie Clement been this season? Rog also discusses another terrific start from Eric Lauer, the offence breaking through in the sixth inning, and a great 10th inning from Chad Green. 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 and Julia Kreuz open Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the New York Yankees. The focus in on the key contributors in the series including George Springer performance mashing four home runs and the depth down the lineup stepping up. Jon Becker (30:28), analyst at FanGraphs, checks in on the MLB trade market and highlights the Jays' needs as the deadline steadily approaches. Tricia Whitaker (51:10), Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball sideline reporter, shares her thoughts amidst Toronto's hot streak as they welcome the Angels to town. Rhett Bollinger (01:16:18) of MLB.com continues the conversation and discusses the state of the Halos as they prepare for their weekend clash 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 affiliates.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Yankees to complete the four-game sweep as the Jays take sole possession of first place in the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and ask the question: is this surge by the team real? What makes you truly believe? Jeff and Kevin share their own thoughts on why this team is for real, and get to a ton from this game, including two Springer Dingers, Chris Bassitt allowing three earned runs over 113 pitches across 5.2 IP, Nathan Lukes winning a 14-pitch AB with a two-run double, and the bullpen holding it down for another 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show reacting to the Jays' wild win over the Yankees. They break down the red-hot offense led by Davis Schneider and Addison Barger, the team's resilience, and a gutsy bullpen sequence with the game on the line. Later, Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown (32:30) joins to discuss his breakout in Double-A, modeling his game after Max Scherzer, and refining a devastating slider. After the break, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (50:30) weighs in on the electric series, George Springer's sustained success, and when (or when not) to walk Aaron Judge. Finally, ESPN's Don La Greca (01:16:15) checks in on the Yankees and Mets ahead of the "Subway Series", the growing frustration in the Bronx, and the analytics discourse around their Bombers. 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' 11-9 win over the Yankees to both take the series and move into a tie for first place atop the AL East! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the eighth inning of a wild ballgame - was it the right move for John Schneider to walk Aaron Judge, despite his game-tying home run? They discuss contributions from Myles Straw, Andrés Giménez, George Springer and Davis Schneider (who had his first career multi-home run game). Plus, they chat about the lockdown work from Jeff Hoffman, the return of Yimi García, and José Berríos giving up all six earned runs in a single inning. 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 and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing the Blue Jays' win over the Yankees, George Springer's impressive two-homer game, and Max Fried's surprising outing. They are later joined by Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield (26:43) to chat about their new podcast, The 6ix Inning Stretch, and Merrifield's life post-retirement. Bob Kendrick (53:23), President of the Negro Leagues, shares insights on its history and remembers Dave Parker. Finally, Levi Weaver (1:16:26) from The Athletic analyzes the Texas Rangers' struggles with their starting rotation.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' 12-5 win over the Yankees on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Captain Canada, George Springer, who notched seven RBI, including a grand slam - what's behind the resurgence for Springer in 2025? They discuss Andrés Giménez' three-run shot, the bullpen holding it down long enough to take a lead behind the Springer grand salami, and an uneven start for Kevin Gausman. 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 and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus by discussing the Blue Jays' victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1. They cover Max Scherzer's standout performance, Jeff Hoffman's solid close, and the current state of the bullpen. In the second half, they preview the Canada Day matchup between Kevin Gausman and Max Fried, speculating on Gausman's ability to maintain his dominance and whether Fried will cool down (29:54).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' 5-4 win over the Yankees to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the all-around effort from the team - how important was this win in front of a raucous crow at the Rogers Centre? They get into contributions from Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes, who continue to play well, and the eventual game-winning Vladimir Guerrero Jr. two-run single. Plus, they discuss injury concerns for Max Scherzer, George Springer, and Bo Bichette. 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 and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus, reflecting on the Blue Jays' recent series win at Fenway Park and the significance of the upcoming matchup against the New York Yankees. They answer listener questions (29:22) before welcoming Keith McPherson (50:46) to discuss the state of the Yankees, Marcus Stroman's return, and expectations for the series. Finally, Eno Sarris (1:15:31) joins to analyze Tarik Skubal's impressive performance, potential Cy Young candidates, rookie pitchers on the brink of a breakout, and Max Scherzer's role for the rest 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 affiliate.
Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox to win the rubber match in Boston, and finish the road trip 4-2! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen shutting down the Red Sox bats late in the game - how important was it for all of Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, and Jeff Hoffman to show up in big moments, especially on the road? They discuss the biggest needs for the team at the trade deadline, Bo Bichette's contract status, and also get into Eric Lauer's 4.1 IP allowing three earned runs. Plus, with a four-game series vs. the Yankees starting tomorrow, is a 2-2 record acceptable or do the Jays need to go 3-1 with a big opportunity to gain some ground? 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 Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 15-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Boston. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Chris Bassitt allowing eight earned runs (nine total) over 2.0+ IP of work - given his body of work, do you just throw that start out moving forward? They also discuss the struggles of Mason Fluharty - does he need a break, or does the bullpen at-large need a slight reinforcement? Plus, they look ahead to what Eric Lauer might provide in the series finale. 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' 9-0 win over the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos blanking the Red Sox over seven innings, allowing just four hits and one walk alongside eight strikeouts - after allowing just one unearned run across two straight starts, has Berríos found a groove? They discuss the late addition of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the lineup, and also get into the continuing terrific play from both Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement. 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the series win vs. the Guardians, including Kevin Gausman's outing and getting production throughout the lineup. Chris Cotillo (30:58) previews the Boston Red Sox since Rafael Devers was traded. Scott Braun (50:37) pops by to talk Blue Jays and bounce around the MLB. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons outfielder RJ Schreck (1:15:38) discusses learning about getting traded to the Blue Jays, his golf game, the move from Double-A to Triple-A 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Guardians to win the rubber match in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts as they get right to Kevin Gausman allowing just two hits, one walk and no runs over eight innings of work - how much does that help the bullpen with not many days off in the coming weeks? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit by a pitch in the forearm - is there any danger of him missing time vs. the Red Sox? Plus, they discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and with the season (almost) half over, they hand out some letter grades to the team. 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.
Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus, discussing Max Scherzer's first outing back on the mound and whether his start was a promising look for the rest of the season. They are then joined by Keegan Matheson (26:22) to dissect Scherzer's outing, whether his thumb injury can hold up and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can tap into his power heading into the midway point of the season. Later, Jon Morosi (50:24) joins the show to discuss Jacob DeGrom's almost no-hitter and which teams should go for it at the trade deadline. Finally, Cade Smith (1:23:12) from the Cleveland Guardians joins Julia and Sho to discuss pitching in different roles, his relationship with his former Guardians teammates and playing in the World Baseball Classic.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' 5-4 walk-off loss vs. the Guardians in extra innings to even this series in Cleveland. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bunt play in extra innings prior to the José Ramírez RBI single to win it for the Guardians - what happened with the infield alignment on the bunt? They also get to Max Scherzer allowing three earned runs over five innings of work - two thumbs up for what was just Scherzer's second start of the year? Plus, they discuss the offence, including a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bomb in the top of the fourth inning. 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays' win over the Guardians, where the bullpen struggled, Eric Lauer continued to impress, and the bats were alive. Arden Zwelling (30:37) joins from Cleveland to preview Max Scherzer's start and Lauer's journey to becoming the pitcher he is today. Paul Sporer (52:06) recaps Chase Burns' electric debut and previews Paul Skenes vs. Jacob Misiorwski today. Lastly, Doug Fox (1:14:12) discusses his chat with Joe Sclafani, Blue Jays director of player development, and gives his thoughts on Tucker Toman, Cutter Coffey, Orelvis Martinez and other Blue Jays prospects.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' 10-6 win over the Guardians to open the three-game series in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence producing 10 runs on 14 hits - including a George Springer grand slam - is this something that we'll continue to see during these next ten games? They also get into Eric Lauer allowing one run over 5.1 IP - has he permanently earned that fifth rotation spot? Plus, they discuss the bullpen usage - could that bite them with Max Scherzer up on Wednesday? 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 and Julia Kreuz are joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the starting rotation and other questions for the Blue Jays as the Trade Deadline nears. Xavier Scruggs (25:50) discusses his interview with Wade Boggs, playing baseball in Korea, hitting humans with chairs at Fanatics Fest and the Blue Jays. Matt Sussman (50:29) talks about the surging Detroit Tigers and if the Rockies can reach historic levels of awful.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 and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend series vs. the White Sox and how things unravelled for Jeff Hoffman on Sunday. They also take your texts regarding the chances Toronto can win the AL East and the state of the starting rotation (30:51). Jeremy Maschino joins (51:06) to discuss his Pitch Profiler database, why Brendan Little's stuff works and whether he sees anything concerning in the numbers of Hoffman's recent outings. Lastly. Jake Mintz (1:14:51) recaps the College World Series and prospects to watch for in the MLB Draft.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 Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the questions on everyone's mind: what's up with Jeff Hoffman? Can the Jays afford to keep him in the closer role? Should Yariel Rodríguez see more save opportunities? When is Yimi García returning? They also discuss the two runs from the Jays offence - can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deliver more runs in big moments? - and get into Chris Bassitt allowing just one run over six innings of work. Plus, Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer are going to start the first two games of the Cleveland series - what are expectations for both starters? 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' 7-1 win over the White Sox to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos allowing just one unearned run and two hits over 7.2 IP - how needed was this after his last outing? Would Berríos be the guy to get Game 1 if the playoffs were to start tomorrow? They get into the offence showing up as well, including Nathan Lukas with an RBI single batting second, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both going yard, and Davis Schneider knocking home three RBI. Plus, some Davis Schneider-themed giveaway trivia! 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' 7-1 loss vs. the White Sox to begin a three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss what they saw from Spencer Turnbull - will he see another start as a Blue Jay if Max Scherzer returns in the next week? They chat about the outfield defence looking somewhat suspect in this game, and get into the bullpen day itself - with John Schneider having used seven pitchers in this game, who is available for 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Diamondbacks and what Kevin Gausman is struggling with in June. Jorge Castillo (30:57) discusses the Yankees' struggles at the plate and Giancarlo Stanton's return. Afterwards, James Fegan (50:13) updates on where the Chicago White Sox stand as they open a 3-game series vs. the Blue Jays. In the final segment, Michelle Seniuk (1:17:46), Blue Jays Senior Vice President of Fan Experience and Concessions, discusses team activations ahead of Pride Weekend. Lastly, Blake and Julia touch on the value of Pride Weekend and what it represents for the LGBTQ community. 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' 9-5 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the seven earned runs allowed in 4.1 IP by Kevin Gausman - after a number of tough results in short order, what do the Jays do with Gausman going forward? They also get into the two home runs from Alejandro Kirk, and also chat about the mini-rally made by the Jays bats near the end of the game. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, and Gausman himself. 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 and Julia Kreuz recap Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. guiding the Blue Jays to another win vs. the Diamondbacks, and Eric Lauer making a claim for a starting pitching spot. Michael Rosen (30:53) discusses why changeups are weird. Geoff Pontes (51:00) breaks down Toronto's most MLB-ready prospects and guys that are catching his eye. Lastly, Tim Kurkjian (1:19:51) pops in to give his take on the Blue Jays, the AL East, Rafael Devers 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the production from the top of the order, as Bo Bichette, Addison Barger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. all look revitalized - will this continue? Should Jeff get onboard the Barger train? They also get into Eric Lauer, who notched eight strikeouts over 5.0 IP - has he locked down that fifth spot in the rotation? Plus, they discuss Max Scherzer, who threw 4.1 IP of scoreless ball alongside eight strikeouts for the Bisons - could his next start be in a Blue Jays uniform? 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 and Julia Kreuz are joined by Madison Shipman (36:47) in-studio to discuss Addison Barger's walk-off, Bo Bichette's dinger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shifting to the 3rd spot and women's softball. Mike Petriello (50:30) joins to break down Barger's swing and how Rafael Devers will fare in San Francisco. Lastly, Clinton Yates (1:17:56) talks about the 2025 Men's College World Series. 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' 5-4 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the ninth-inning heroics of Bo Bichette and Addison Barger, as they both crushed home runs off Shelby Miller in the win. What's the ceiling for a player like Barger? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting third in the lineup, a move that paid immediate dividends - what took so long? Plus, they get into Chris Bassitt, who gave the team a chance by allowing three earned runs over six 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.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Shi Davidi to discuss Max Scherzer's Triple-A outing, what the Blue Jays will do with their 4th and 5th starters and more. Dan Syzmborski (31:16) talks Shohei Ohtani's outing. Anthony Castrovince (50:42) gives his perspective from the MLB combine and Rafael Devers getting traded to the Giants. Lastly, Steve Berthiaume (1:15:09) provides all the latest on the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. 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 and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays getting swept by the Phillies and the state of the bullpen. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (30:57) pops by to talk about the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants. Afterwards, Jed Lowrie (1:14:45) comes by to discuss his MLB career, switching to an analyst role 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.