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Scott MacArthur recaps the Toronto Blue Jays action and fields listener post-game phone calls.

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    JTP: Ceasing the Moment, Varsho's GS, & Ryan Spilborghs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 49:54


    Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of The Score to discuss Dylan Cease's outing, Daulton Varsho's Grand Slam and more. Afterwards, Ryan Spilborghs (30:58) of Apple TV pops in to talk Trey Yesavage, the Detroit Tigers and the latest on the Colorado 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.

    Varsh-OMG: Jays Walk Off Rays to Wrap Homestand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 29:07


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 walk-off win vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to one of the biggest swings of the season, a Daulton Varsho walk-off grand slam in extra innings! How important is it that the team avoided a second straight sweep at the hands of the Rays heading into an off-day? Could this be the turning point of the season? Plus, they discuss Dylan Cease hurling seven innings of one-run ball - with now three straight outings of seven innings, has Cease become the team's ace?   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.

    JTP: Vladdy's Struggles w/ Vernon Wells & The Pitching Ninja

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 49:53


    Blake Murphy is joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss the impact of injuries on a lineup, Vladdy's struggles at the plate, and hitting conversations with Carlos Delgado and Alex Rios. Afterwards, Rob Friedman (30:42) discusses his book “Unhittable”, fastball variance and plenty 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.

    Rally Falls Short in Extras, Jays Lose Series vs. Rays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 34:48


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss in extra innings vs. the Rays at the Rogers Centre to also lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the difference between these two teams - is there a stark difference between the Blue Jays and Rays even at this point of the season? They get into the offence only notching one hit off Shane McClanahan, why the team continues to get locked down by elite pitching, the performance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Yohendrick Piñango's place on the roster - when players come back, should Piñango stay with the club?   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.

    JTP: Vladdy's Hitting Woes, Lauer DFA'd & Rising Rays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 49:51


    Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to break down Vladimir Guerrero missing power, Kevin Gausman's off outing and the significance of Toronto's ace hitting 2000 career strikeouts. Afterwards, Rays broadcasting legend Dewayne Staats (33:28) joins to talk about Chandler Simpson's impact and Kevin Cash getting the best out of his teams.  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.

    Giménez Goes Yard Twice, Jays Falter vs. Rays in Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 34:38


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss vs. the Rays to kick off the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Kevin Gausman, as he notched his 2000th career strikeout but also gave up six earned runs over 4.2 IP - was there anything to him having back-to-back starts both against the Rays? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going 0-for-4 - despite that line, is he close to turning it around? Plus, they get into Andrés Giménez blasting a pair of homers, Braydon Fisher hitting Jonathan Aranda, and the return of Yariel Rodríguez following Eric Lauer getting DFA'd earlier in the day.   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.

    JTP: We're Back + John Axford In-Studio!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 49:48


    Blake Murphy is joined by John Axford in-studio to discuss the weekend series vs. the Los Angeles Angels, Spencer Miles' outing, Eric Lauer's struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season and plenty 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.

    Jays Stymied by Angels in Series Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 58:29


    Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss vs. the Angels in the series finale at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Eric Lauer giving up six earned runs in five innings of work despite not getting the start - if he can't get it together, is his time as a Blue Jay potentially coming to an end? Who are some good options in the system that could replace him? They also discuss the bats getting locked down by José Soriano - was there more the Jays offence could have done, especially Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is the lack of power concerning? Plus, they get into Spencer Miles' three scoreless innings - what does the future look like for him?   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.

    Jays Smash Angels to Win Series in Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 45:43


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 14-1 win over the Angels to secure a series victory in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big day for Brandon Valenzuela, who blasted a three-run bomb amidst his first career four-hit day - what does the future look like for Valenzuela vs. Tyler Heineman when Alejandro Kirk returns later in the season? They also discuss Ernie Clement's five-for-five day, including a home run of his own, Addison Barger's return from the IL, Trey Yesavage surviving four bumpy innings of work, get into Joe Mantiply continuing to look good out of the bullpen, and chat about the legendary Bobby Cox, who passed away earlier Saturday at the age of 84. Plus, trivia for a Yesavage Angry Bird jersey giveaway (36:58)!   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.

    Jays Cease Slide, Edge Angels in Series Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 31:54


    Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win vs. the Angels to kick off the three-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the man of the hour, Dylan Cease, who struck out ten over seven innings of work - after two straight starts of seven innings (and few walks), has he turned the corner? Plus, Jeff also gets into Jeff Hoffman and Louis Varland slamming the door, and discusses the offence only scratching across three hits - what's the fix?   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.

    Field Access: Patrick Corbin, Tyler Heineman, Joe Mantiply, Vernon Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 26:28


    On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (1:55) and reliever Joe Mantiply (13:35), while Sho Alli speaks to catcher Tyler Heineman (7:59). Afterwards, Sho catches up with three-time All-Star and longtime Jays slugger Vernon Wells (19:03).   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.

    Jays Swept Away by Rays, Losing Streak Hits Four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 28:54


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 shutout loss vs. the Rays as the losing streak hits four in a row. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the lifeless at-bats for most of the game - how do they turn this around? They get into the start for Patrick Corbin, the struggles of Davis Schneider, what Ernie Clement is as a player and where he's best suited to play, and the imminent return of Addison Barger - could that help some of the offensive struggles?   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.

    Jays Blow Late Lead, Lose Series vs. Rays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 32:10


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Rays to also lose the series down in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and get right to that fateful eighth inning - should Louis Varland have been deployed against the meat of the Rays order over Rogers? How much blame does Rogers deserve for that inning? Plus, they discuss Brandon Valenzuela's up-and-down game, Yohendrick Piñango continuing to look good, the offensive output for Daulton Varsho, and the outing from 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.

    Meet the New Trop, Same as the Old Trop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 30:46


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Rays in the series opener down at Tropicana Field. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence spraying ten hits but only managing to score one run - when will the power come more consistently? They discuss the approach against Nick Martinez and the Rays bullpen, the usage of the Jays bullpen on the other side, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what he continues to be as a hitter, and Eric Lauer's start of 4.1 IP of three earned runs allowed.   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.

    Jays Settle for Series Split vs. Twins in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 45:31


    Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Twins to wrap up the four-game series in Minnesota with a series split. They take your calls and texts, and discuss one of the highest leverage moments of the game in Tyler Heineman not being pinch hit for with the bases loaded in the sixth inning - why wasn't he removed in that moment, only to be taken out of the game in the bottom of the sixth for Brandon Valenzuela? Could Valenzuela be overtaking Heineman after all moving forward? They also get into an uneven start for Trey Yesavage, who still only allowed one earned run over four innings of work - how important was it that he battled despite a loss? Plus, they get into a few updates from the minors, including another tough Bisons start for José Berríos, and Addison Barger getting closer to a big league return.   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.

    Target (Field) Practice: Jays Explode Late to Crush Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 56:09


    Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Twins in the third game of this four-game series at Target Field in Minnesota! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team scoring eight runs in the eighth inning to blow the game open - how important has Kazuma Okamoto continued to be? They discuss Myles Straw's big day, Lenyn Sosa and Davis Schneider both contributing, and Brandon Valenzuela smashing a three-run shot - is there a chance Valenzuela stays up over Tyler Heineman when Alejandro Kirk eventually returns? Plus, they get into a terrific seven innings from Dylan Cease, and discuss the injury to 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.

    Big Oak Blasts a Pair of Bombs, Jays Even Series vs. Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 44:28


    Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win over the Twins in the second game of this four-game series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Kazuma Okamoto blasting a pair of home runs, his first career MLB multi-home run game! They discuss his offensive bounce-back, how he looks less tentative, and what his role could be going forward - how much does this help Vladimir Guerrero Jr. see better pitches in the short term? Plus, they get into Patrick Corbin's solid 5.1 IP of two-run ball, the usage of the bullpen's high leverage arms, and the outings for both Lenyn Sosa and Yohendrick Piñango.   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.

    Jays Unravel Late, Drop Series Opener vs. Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 28:58


    Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Twins to open the four-game series in Minnesota. He takes your texts, and gets to Kevin Gausman's struggles on a cold night at Target Field - when he doesn't have either the splitter or slider working, what can Gausman do to get by to opposing batters? Plus, he gets into a quiet night for the bats, a tough evening for both the defence and the bullpen, Davis Schneider's role on the team, and what the future could potentially look like for Daulton Varsho.   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.

    Jays Rough Up Red Sox for Third Straight Series Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 37:04


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 win vs. the Red Sox to win both the game and a third straight series! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting on base four times in the win - how big has Vladdy been, even without big-time power so far this season? They discuss Brandon Valenzuela smashing his second home run of the season, Ernie Clement with his first home run of the year as well, 4.1 IP of one-run ball from Eric Lauer, and the sparkling job the bullpen has done so far this 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.

    Happy Trey Day: Yesavage Impresses in Season Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 29:03


    Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win vs. the Red Sox to even the series at one game apiece! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to Trey Yesavage, who did not allow a run over 5.1 IP - despite a lack of strikeouts, have reinforcements officially arrived? Jeff also discusses a big night for Kazuma Okamoto - is he finally finding his groove? Plus, he gets into the bullpen locking down the win including big appearances from all of Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers, and Louis Varland - is King Louis V the new top arm in the circle of trust?   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.

    Jays Bats Blanked by Red Sox

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 38:28


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-0 loss vs. the Red Sox in the series opener down at the Rogers Centre. They take your texts, and get right to the offence getting on base three total times (two hits and a walk) - how much credit does Ranger Suárez deserve, and how much blame do the bats deserve on the other side? Plus, they get to Dylan Cease allowing four earned runs over 5.2 IP, and discuss whether or not there was anything up with him during the 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.

    Field Access: Nathan Lukes, Ernie Clement, Dylan Cease, Brandon Valenzuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 20:54


    On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with outfielder Nathan Lukes (2:22) second baseman Ernie Clement (7:12), and starting pitcher Dylan Cease (11:37). Afterwards, Sho Alli chats with newly promoted catcher Brandon Valenzuela (16:23).   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.

    Sánchez, Varland Lead Jays to Second Straight Series Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 54:47


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Guardians at the Rogers Centre for a second straight series win! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big day for Jesús Sánchez, who had three of the team's four runs today - can he continue to be a big contributor in the middle of the order? They discuss Louis Varland shutting down the Guardians for a second straight day - should he be anointed as the team's permanent closer? Plus, they get to Patrick Corbin's 4.2 IP of two-run ball, a job well done by Tyler Rogers and Jeff Hoffman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a big on-base day, and discuss the turmoil in Boston ahead of a three-game series vs. the Red Sox.   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.

    Big Oak Goes Yard (Again), Jays Even Series vs. Guardians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 48:47


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Guardians to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the second career save for Louis Varland, who (despite some traffic) slammed the door to wrap up the win - why is the ninth inning so different for relievers? They get into Kazuma Okamoto's big game, including a home run and a bases loaded walk - if he can look like this more consistently, what could that do for the offence? Plus, they discuss Kevin Gausman's 6.2 IP of two-run ball, Ernie Clement continuing to churn out hits, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of home run production.   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.

    Mad Max Crushed Early, Jays Lose Opener vs. Guardians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 45:54


    Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 loss vs. the Guardians in the series opener. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer allowing seven earned runs over 2.1 IP - should he have been pulled sooner to give the waking bats a chance? What is his role going forward if he can't be a member of the starting rotation with Trey Yesavage and José Berríos on their way back, and has even Patrick Corbin earned a role over him? Plus, they debate the year Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is having when it comes to power expectations, discuss a long solo bomb from Kazuma Okamoto, and check in on Nathan Lukes who departed early with an injury.   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.

    Bullpen Hit Late, Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 47:46


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Angels to wrap up the road trip in California. They take your calls and texts, and get into the outing from Eric Lauer - was there anything to the tape that was on his neck amidst a low-velo start? What does the future look like for Lauer with reinforcements on their way for both the rotation and bullpen? They also discuss the offence, as Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement both played starring roles in the seventh inning - can they keep this up? Plus, they discuss Braydon Fisher's late meltdown, the roles of both Louis Varland and Jeff Hoffman, and the ongoing development of 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.

    Varland to the Rescue, Jays Win Series vs. Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 45:07


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Angels to win their second series of the year! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the end of the game, as Jeff Hoffman loads the bases and was lifted for Louis Varland, who notched his first major league save - what is Hoffman's role if it's not a high leverage one? They also discuss Patrick Corbin's five innings of one-run ball - could he see another start in the rotation going forward? Plus, they get into the offence, including Eloy Jiménez and Lenyn Sosa providing all the offence - what is their future with the team once reinforcements arrive?   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.

    Vladdy Jr. Goes Yard, Jays Thump Angels in Anaheim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 53:04


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Angels to open the three-game series in Anaheim! They take your calls and texts, and get to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-run bomb off Reid Detmers early on - how important is it for him to continue to lead the way offensively? They also chat about Nathan Lukes' pinch-hit RBI single, the baserunning from Myles Straw, and 12 Ks for Dylan Cease on 110 pitches over five innings of work. Plus, they get to the bullpen usage - is Jeff Hoffman still going to be in the mix for closer going forward after slamming the door for his third save 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.

    Lukes, Okamoto Lead Jays to Offensive Explosion in Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 47:33


    Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks to wrap up the series in Arizona! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the eight runs scored in the top of the first inning - how important was it for Nathan Lukes and Kazuma Okamoto to have breakthrough games (especially with the bases loaded)? They discuss the outing for Kevin Gausman, who had some velo issues early on but still went six strong innings - was the velo fluctuation simply because he sat for so long after a long top of the first? Plus, they discuss the bullpen circle of trust, get into what a lineup could like against lefty Reid Detmers in Anaheim, and hear from Lukes himself on his recent diagnosis of vertigo.   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.

    Hoffman Gets Slammed Late, Jays Lose Sixth Straight Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 46:53


    Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 loss vs. the Diamondbacks in Arizona to lose the series, their sixth straight series loss. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman loading the bases with none out in the eighth inning, only to promptly give up a grand slam to Corbin Carroll. After already being removed from the closer role, what else can be done? Is he completely out of the circle of trust, and what other leverage spots can he pitch in at this point? They also discuss the offence providing 12 hits but only one extra-base hit, and get to Max Scherzer delivering six innings of two-run ball on just 74 pitches.   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.

    Jays Lose Varsho to Injury, Drop Series Opener vs. Diamondbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 29:35


    Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Diamondbacks to start the series in Arizona. He takes your texts, and gets right to the Daulton Varsho injury in the third inning - how has the team continued to sustain such a huge amount of injuries this early in the year? Is it time to panic? He also discusses the team's uncharacteristic errors, including a tough one from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the outing from Eric Lauer, the appearances from Spencer Miles and Joe Mantiply, the first home run of the season for Myles Straw, and another hard game for 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.

    Jays Drop Finale vs. Brewers, Lose Fifth Straight Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 47:35


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Brewers to lose the series, their fifth straight series loss. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bats staying quiet for a second straight game. Was this Brandon Sproat looking good, or does this fall solely on the Jays offence? Should Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shoulder some more blame for not having as much power as expected so far amidst a variety of injuries? Plus, they get into the outing for Patrick Corbin, chat the bullpen's usage, and debate the brief dustup with Trevor Megill.   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.

    Jays Bats Silenced in Listless Loss vs. Brewers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 37:34


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Brewers in Milwaukee to even this series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the eighth inning - is that just a tough luck outcome with Tyler Rogers on the mound, or does Brandon Valenzuela wear some of that as well? The offence produced just one run and five hits - what was behind Nathan Lukes batting leadoff and Kazuma Okamoto at DH? Plus, they discuss Dylan Cease allowing no runs over six innings of work - if he manages to be more efficient with his pitch count going forward, could he continue to go deep into 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.

    Jays Grab Rollercoaster Win vs. Brewers in Series Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 34:27


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-7 win vs. the Brewers to kick off the three-game series in Milwaukee! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the job Louis Varland did to save the game in both the ninth and tenth - should he get a shot at the closer job over Jeff Hoffman? They get into the six runs scored in the last two innings, and discuss the heroics from Andrés Giménez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Myles Straw. Plus, Kazuma Okamoto both scored some runs and committed a late error - is he close to looking more consistent 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.

    Field Access: Tyler Rogers, Santiago Espinal, Mark Budzinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 16:40


    On the latest edition of Jays Talk: Field Access, Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman chats with submariner Tyler Rogers (2:02) and former Blue Jays All-Star (now Dodgers utility player) Santiago Espinal (6:38). Afterwards, Sho Alli chats with Jays first base coach/outfield coach Mark Budzinski (10:37).   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.

    Mad Max Blown Up Early, Jays Lose Series vs. Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 46:38


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss vs. Twins, their fourth (not third) straight series loss. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the starters vs. the bullpen - can the team continue to sustain elite bullpen pitching when a good chunk of the rotation can't make it past the first few innings? They get into Max Scherzer specifically - were there any underlying results that looked good after allowing eight earned runs? Plus, they discuss Daulton Varsho, Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each getting on-base three times, the continued struggles for Kazuma Okamoto and Nathan Lukes, and get into the season debut of Eloy Jiménez.   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.

    Jays Lose Springer to Injury, Fall Short vs. Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 43:14


    Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Twins to even the series at one game apiece. They take your texts, and discuss the two Jays arms who pitched in this game, Eric Lauer and Spencer Miles. How much credit does Miles deserve for saving the entire bullpen in the loss, and did Eric Lauer deserve a better fate despite allowing all seven Twins runs in that fateful third inning? They also get into George Springer departing the game with a fractured left big toe - if he is forced to miss time, is Eloy Jiménez the natural callup? Plus, they chat both the good and bad from Daulton Varsho, the early season struggles for Nathan Lukes, and Jesús Sánchez clubbing a home run in the ninth.   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.

    Valenzuela, Varsho Lead Jays to Offensive Outburst vs. Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 34:59


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win vs. the Twins to kick off the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bats waking up, including Brandon Valenzuela going yard for the first time in his MLB career, and Daulton Varsho smoking a solo home run as well. They discuss the relievers looking solid - with guys like Joe Mantiply, does John Schneider have more options to go to the bullpen? Plus, they get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to heat up, and Patrick Corbin making his Blue Jays debut.   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.

    Jays Battle Back to Beat Dodgers in Series Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 44:14


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bullpen holding it down after Dylan Cease departed with the bases loaded and nobody out - where do Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers, and Jeff Hoffman exist within the circle of trust? They discuss the offence, including some late runs from George Springer and Daulton Varsho, and Davis Schneider scoring on a Dodgers eighth inning error. Plus, we hear from John Schneider and Dylan Cease 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.

    Jays Lose Sixth Straight as Bats Stay Quiet vs. Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 39:06


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Dodgers as they lose their sixth straight game and third straight series. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence no-showing again, including zero runs with the bases loaded and nobody out - despite the opposing pitcher being Yoshinobu Yamamoto, what can the team do to snap out of this offensive funk? They get into some more uncharacteristic errors, discuss the bullpen's performance, and also chat about Kevin Gausman making his third start 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. 

    Jays Blown Out by Dodgers to Begin World Series Rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 35:40


    Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 14-2 loss vs. the Dodgers in the series opener at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the short outing for Max Scherzer - after hearing about the forearm tendonitis, what could that mean for the rotation going forward? They get into another listless outing for the offence as well - even with a bug going around the clubhouse, do the bats deserve some blame?   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. 

    Jays Swept Away by White Sox, Lose Fourth Straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 60:19


    Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-0 loss vs. the White Sox to wrap up a series sweep in Chicago. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence - even if it is still early, are there warning signs as the offence continues to sputter? They get into tough starts for Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger, who left the game due to injury, and also chat about Kazuma Okamoto's up-and-down start to the season - even with a high K rate, what is the level of confidence in Okamoto's game? Plus, they chat about the bullpen - does it still need more velo, and what is there to be made of Joe Mantiply?   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.

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