Underdogs: Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

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The Jays slip after a brutal opening game at Target Field vs the Twins. Hot pepper poop. Gurriel's injury. Cardgate. Daddy Issues and the road to the playoffs. 

We break down the dismantling of the Tampa Bay Rays and then get into Jakob's Blue Jays player most like him, David brings back a heater GAME DIARY, George Springers injury timeline and when he will play defence again, Cavan Biggio's grand slam in the minors, the lack of Spanish representation in Toronto media and players conducting interviews in Spanish.

Jakob returns from his final time away this summer and the boys are ready to go. Catching up on everything from the Jay's recent push into playoff contention. The Home Run Jacket. MVP Vlad. MVP Semien. Robbie Ray Cy Young. Matz vs Ryu for who you'd go to first in a playoff series. Follow us @underdogscanada 

what happened and is it really over? weighing on ray vs semien plus trading for Alcantara. outfield construction clusterfuck. robbie ray's revenge tour.  buck martinez and being a non casual fan. a hot take on tony la russa. an insane idea of how to realign divisions.

Clash of the MVPS! A Jakob Game Diary from last night's loss to Shohei and the Angels. Bonus audio of Brittany's audition/Jakob's jingles. Jose Berrios struggles. What's wrong with Vlad? An apology from David. And major rumours about Buck Martinez and his thoughts about Vaccines. Follow and Review!

Back from vacation again we recount the epic that was the first game back for the Blue Jays in Toronto. The altercations of Jakob with Yankees Fans, the run they went on, George Springer's majestic performances, the elite starting pitching rotation, Vlad's mini-slump, Odd-job, Rowdy Tellez, the National League and why they are weak and so much more. Follow so you never miss an episode. Yankees Suck.

The all caps title says it all. Underdogs listeners have stepped up and decided to take us to the game tonight after we couldn't get tickets ourselves and we catch up on the past week of trades and just as we end we get word of the Berrios trade so we fire the mics back up right away! LFG.

Updated to try and fix audio sync issue. An episode to make up for the layoff. It's exquisite. Everything you want us to talk about from the past 2 weeks, we do. The return of the Jays to Toronto, of course. Marcus Semien and his 95% chance of re-signing news, yes. The upcoming run to the playoffs, duh. Craig Kimbrel, Dave Jauss, Polar Bear, Yawning, the weed stores and on and on and on. Start it up and have a laugh with us. 

We talk a bit about the new additions to the team from the Miami Marlins, how to judge who the AL MVP should be. Matz return. Semien's continued awesomeness. George Springer hitting 5th. Adding more through trade and what that could mean for rotation. Ramifications of sticky stuff checks. Game 1 playoff starter. More Josh Donaldson talk. 

Jays are on a 5 game win streak. New jerseys. Springer returns. ALL STARS GALORE. AGGRO MANOAH. Sticky stuff and Mad Max. Pearson set back. Matz clear of Covid. Josh Donaldson. Gabriel Moreno. Blue Jays watering hole.

Jakob returns from an extended sojourn in northern Ontario and him and David recap the past week or so of Blue Jays action and news. Things like the bullpen, George Springer's impending return, Steven Matz having COVID-19 and a potential call up for one Nate Pearson. Tell your friends.

It's the day after World Milk Day and we have our very first guest on Underdogs! Not only that, we bring back THE GAME DIARY after receiving a package from RATESDOTCA and unboxing it with ASMR live. It's A+ content from beginning to end today listeners.  Jameson Berkow, Managing Director at RATESDOTCA legitimately comes on the show and we clear the milk on the Jeff ads. We also pitch him some of our own original ads for the next freshly milked campaign. After Jameson leaves we race against the clock to discuss Charlie Montoyo and his bullpen before the new zoom timer or Hantavirus kills us.

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Instead of killing yourself, listen to this. It could really turn things around for you just like it did for us when we recorded it. Also, listen to the end for an announcement of our insane first guest of the show that will join us next episode. 

An episode in which we rage about the freshly milked jeff ads, role play improvise a conversation between Bryce Harper and Joe Girardi, rehash the idea of trading Lourdes Gurriel Jr and imagine a nightmare of playoff baseball vs the Yankees... in Buffalo, NY.  

Reading this and trying to decide whether it's worth it or not to listen to this edition of Underdogs? Do you have something better to do? Can you do it AND listen to Underdogs? Looking for the best takes on Blue Jays or are you looking for something to help you drift away to sleep tonight? This episode is both. It's really amazing, maybe the best episode of Blue Jays content there is. Or maybe it isn't...but it doesn't matter because you just need more people talking so you don't have to listen to your own thoughts. Enjoy!

After a series split with the Oakland A's, David and Jakob discuss essential coffee marketing research with the C.I.A, George Springers re-injury plus the litany of others, Steven Matz' freak out, Marcus Semien's Survivor loved ones visit, Robbie Ray hates Danny Jansen and a funeral for Tanner Roark.

David and Jakob hit record after the Blue Jays sweep the Atlanta Braves. Topics today include George Springer's long-awaited incredible arrival and curious departure, the most impressive lineup finally playing, Santiago Espinal the Wizard, the slew of injuries and twitters desire for high-performance heads, Robbie Ray's impressive performance and screaming, Vladdy vs Acuna and Roberto Alomar. 

Get into it with a drugged-out Game Diary from Sunday's win over the Rays. Then we discuss the story of that series, the infield defence, Vladdy's mini-slump and mood, what the return of George Springer will do and much more. Rate, Review, Subscribe or Follow for every episode and special shout-outs! 

The Game Diary returns. Who else gives you content like this? Nobody does it better. Tell your friends. LET'S FUCKING GO!

David has been dreaming about Bo Bichette. The Blue Jays can't get it done and lose the series vs the Kansas City Royals. We start pointing fingers, bring back promotions and demotions, debate the problems at the top of the line-up, and try to remain optimistic amidst a turbulent time for the team. 

So The Blue Jays just walked off the Yankees and won another series against them. Do the Yankees Suck or what? We get into this series and all the usual weirdo topics you're hoping for. Things like that Hyundai Tuscon commercial, Hyun-Jin Ryu shirtless, Buck's dementia and much much more. Subscribe and GET IT.

David was wrong. The Jays went below .500 as fast as it was possible for them to do so. We go over everything from last nights extra-innings loss to the Angels as well as the lost series to the Rangers. New conspiracies are brought to light. Bo was STEAMING! Baseball is considering changing the name of the sport from Baseball to TroutBall and so much more! 

David and Jakob record moments after the conclusion of the Blue Jays 6-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in front of thousands and thousands of intoxicated Texans! Lots of riffing on topics like broadcast techniques, Vladdy's excessive drinking habits, Semien is your dad, Steven Matz and his exquisite start, Yankees Suck, Shohei Ohtani and much more. SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW!

GET HYPE. David and Jakob have a lot of energy and a lot to say about the Blue Jay's opening day victory over the Yankees. Listen right now and then just keep listening until it's over. Baseball is here. Fans are in the stands. The Yankees suck. Everything is in its right place. SUBSCRIBE

Our final episode before the regular season starts on Thursday so we bring our annual weirdo edition of the classic over/under podcast tradition. This isn't filled with over and unders on boring stats though..well maybe a couple, but most of it is questions only these two twisted minds would give you! Happy opening.

David and Jakob discuss Kirby Yates' injury news, how Ross Stripling figures to fit into the team now and what to expect from him, Tanner Roark's performance vs the Yankees, then Jakob drops the bomb that he is working with the Blue Jays now and plays audio he has from a meeting with Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins. Get in touch with us on twitter @underdogscanada 

David and Jakob press record after watching only the second televised Blue Jays game of the Spring. They get into the building frustration of the lack of coverage on the team right now as well as Sportsnet's announcement to simulcast TV and Radio broadcasts and wonder why Rogers hates all of you so much; The Texas Rangers announced their plans to have full capacity on Opening Day vs the Blue Jays and what is happening with Jays return to the Rogers Centre and Canada's failure to vaccinate the population; highlights of today's game and spring training so far and Alejandro Kirk's push to make the team and play every day. 

Jakob looks back over the offseason and gives the low-down on all of the moves that were made in the offseason and what they mean heading into spring training. With players arriving in Florida for big league camp, David and Jakob lay down some predictions about Spring Training performances. Then a new segment called Big League News where they each bring in a major story from around the league. This week David tells us about MLB's plan to deaden the baseball and Jakob regales us with the tale of Kevin Mather, former CEO and president of the Seattle Mariners and his downfall at the Rotary Club.

The Blue Jays are at it again! Toronto signs Marcus Semien to a 1 year, 18 million dollar deal. David drops a #GameDiary..or just a diary of a day where has a run-in with Toronto Police and learns of the big signing. We break down the ramifications of what the Semien signing means for the rest of the line-up. Our Vows to Marcus. A new attempt at making an Opening Day batting order and then ponder what comes next for the Blue Jays or how to put a bow on the new team they've constructed.

We get right into it. George Springer signs a franchise-record contract with Blue Jays for 6 years and 150 million bucks. We've got our wedding vows to George. We've got line up thoughts that affect Cavan Biggio in a big way. We didn't know at recording time that Brantley had signed as well but we get into it like it's nearly a done deal as well. We talk about what it means for Vlad, the trades that could be coming and who between Lourdes and Teoscar is more expendable. We are very very excited about a new era of Toronto Blue Jays baseball! 

Underdogs offseason episode number 2! We go over the players the Blue Jays lost to free agency from 2020 as well as the few moves they have done so far in this glaciel paced offseason so far. Then we break down what moves they have missed out (Lindor, Kim, Sugano, etc,.) and then get into all of the remaining moves that can still be done with all four of the biggest free agents still on the market, as well as some trade rumours the Blue Jays have been involved in. 

We're back! David and Jakob jump back on the saddle and give an update on what they've been up to since the baseball season ended and then dive into what's been going on with the Blue Jays so far this offseason. Free-agent rumours, Trade Scenarios, Vlad's weight loss and desire to play third base again, ideal line-ups, why George Springer doesn't stink of the cheating, Bo Bichette at second or third base, the Blue Jays new stadium and more! As always make sure to subscribe to get updates whenever we publish a new show and give a rating and or a review! We missed y'all and will be back for more shows as the offseason progresses!

Today on Underdogs...The final Thirsty Thursday: The Toronto Blue Jays are eliminated from the 2020 playoffs in a two-game sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays; Jakob does the final Game Diary of the season;  What went wrong in the series and what makes the Rays elite; Nate Pearson and 2021; What is on our wish list for next season; Resigning Robbie Ray or Taijuan Walker; Travis Shaw and drinking; Reflecting on what doing this show has meant for us and what comes next for Underdogs.  THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of you listening to this, whether you've been listening since the beginning or you just got into it Thank you. We will be back.  

Today on a playoff edition of Underdogs: We get right into it and break down everything from the Game 1 Blue Jays loss to the Rays; We discuss the Shoemaker Scandal; Blake Snell and the stable of guys who throw 98 dominating Blue Jays bats; More intrigue with whether or not Jonathan Villar left his team and stormed out of the dugout when he was pinch-hit for..or was it covid protocol?; A nearly forgotten GAME DIARY; Rowdy's Return; and getting you ready for Game 2 tonight. Believe in Ryu and lets celebrate with a Thirsty Thusday victory tomorrow!

Wildcard day baby! Game one's across the league and Underdogs is here to get you ready for the first Blue Jays playoff game since 2016. Off the top we dive into the much ado about pitching controversy sweeping Blue Jays fans and reporters alike with Shoemaker slated for Game 1. Then we go position by position and see who has the advantage and compare to where MLB.com thinks the advantages each team has. See you tomorrow to talk about a huge blue jays upset victory!

Today we reflect on a roller-coaster regular season with an opening monologue from Jakob; a #SeasonDiary by David; 2020 Regular Season Player Grades from the gut; and thoughts on the playoff pitching rotation tricks the Jays are up to.

THE BOYS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! GET HYPE! GET FIRED UP! We get into it all! we get into things such as: Ryu dominating the Yankees and what he can do in game one of the playoffs, scared of Blake Snell? Hell no.; The Rays collective unit; Where and when we see Big Nate Pearson; The post-game celebration, the joy and chemistry of the young Blue Jays; Caleb Joseph's legendary 3 stars post game speech; What it's been like for us to cover the team every day; The special reason for no #GameDiary today; An impromptu 3 Stars inspired by Caleb. ---See you Monday fans! Enjoy your weekend and if you have enjoyed going along for the ride with us this season let us a know with a review or a rating or connect with us on twitter @underdogscanada

(It's Thirsty Thursday...) Lord of the Rings; Women in baseball; David does the #GAMEDIARY; Cold cuts; Bo Bichette's helmet and hair; Following up on Jakob's line up from yesterday with regards to Grichuk DHing; Danny Jansen reminding everyone he was a bigtime prospect because of his bat; Trevor Bauer blowing our minds; Would we like expanded playoffs if we were the top seed?; Tonight we can clinch a playoff spot! LET'S GO UNDERDOGS!

Today on Underdogs:  Wading into Holy Waters; Jakob's Game Diary from another Yankees beatdown; The Jays inch closer to their magic number to clinch the playoffs, will we see celebrations tonight?; You and Tanner Roark in a dark room; We run down each position and the batting line up for a Blue Jays playoff series; Weighing in on the defensive replacement for Vladdy debate; Can Robbie Ray play his way into a playoff start?; Alejandro Kirk hit watch to finish with more hits than Danny Jansen.

Today on Underdogs: Blue Jays turned the table on New York with a big beat down of the Yankees and David gets hyped up on his latest Game Diary; Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk and the catching situation going forward; Shoemaker's performance and where he slots in during the playoffs; Can you trust the young injured players like Nate Pearson and Rowdy Tellez to perform in the playoffs?; Cavan Biggio Third Baseman; Do you play Vlad at First Base during the playoffs?; Bo taking first pitch strikes; Missing the community and energy of a playoff pushing baseball team due to the pandemic; Does Kirk change how the organization might view other young unproven prospects like Groshans and Austin Martin?

Blue Jays save another sweep by the Phillies with a big win on Sunday. Hear the Game Diary from that game then; Jonathan Davis heroics; Believing in Taijuan Walker and Matt Shoemaker in the playoffs; Philly Phanatic hijinx; the fan that broke into Fenway Park; David and Jakob's Underdogs Fantasy duel and bet has come to a conclusion and it is time to dole out the punishments for losing with all the juicy details. 

We are as broken as you are. The Yankees have given us an historic beatdown. But there is hope. David is tired and eating bad bananas, he fights through the pain in a tough #GameDiary. We discuss Chase Anderson, the bullpen, Gurriel batting 7th, the ninth inning, Bo Bichette's legendary bat speed and mentality, the Gerber baby, Julian Merryweather's diminishing fastball, Josh Donalson, and what will happen in Philly. Have a great weekend fans and if you haven't help us out and rate the show or review it. send us a message on twitter or follow us @underdogscanada

Underdogs turns 50 today! Thanks to the fans out there listening every day. Today we discuss another drubbing by the Yankees; Jakob does a special 50th edition of the Game Diary in rhyme; Promotions and Demotions from last night; Giles out does Nate need to pitch late game now?; What to do with Roark and can we avoid a sweep?

David & Jakob are reeling from a massive shelling from the Bronx Bombers; Reaction to news of MLB playoff schedules not having off days until the World Series; David's Game Diary; Yamaguchi melts down again and Deivi Garcia deals; The Yankee Stadium terrible atmosphere; The Derek Fisher Section: Taijuan Walker and Derek Fisher's relationship; We are all Derek; Did he try to hurt himself?; Does Derek ever play in a Blue Jays outfield again?; Will New York overtake Tampa?; Caleb Joseph rises from the dead!; DJ in Toronto?; and a badly needed new Jays line up tonight.

Underdogs is back! We get into the weekends game and then; more detail on last night's win in Buffalo on The Game Diary; Cavan Biggio playing third base and what can be done to start someone other than Travis Shaw; Robbie Ray looked slick on Saturday..does he start in a 3 game playoff series?; Playoff Matchups; Eulogies for newly DFA'd Billy McKinney and Caleb Joseph; Fantasy Playoffs.

It's Thirsty Thursday! The Raptors give us one of the great playoff games of Raptors history; A pessimistic Game Diary from a white flag waving Blue Jays??; Rowdy Tellez returns home from the wars; And a new edition of Three True Outcomes! The Blue Jays are off tonight so we will be taking the day off tomorrow and will return again Monday! Be sure to tell your friends about Underdogs, Subscribe..Smash the 5 stars smash us a review and follow us on twitter if you're into that racket @Underdogscanada 

*Sound Advisory* Mistakes were made and accidents happen. Jakob's sound is a disaster today so apologies to all the listeners and if you are listening for the first time don't judge the sound on today! it will be back to normal tomorrow but not a lot could be done for today; Game Diary from big win in New York and more Promotions and Demotions; Jays look for the big sweep here tonight!

Today on a delayed Underdogs: Raptors heartache leads to Blue Jays triumph; The Game Diary from the game of the season in New York; Injuries and updates on Teoscar and Bo; The start of a Toronto...Dynasty?; Bullpen Vlad; Promotions and Demotions; What Caleb Joeseph provides Danny Jansen; Friend of the pod Sean Reid Foley's hard exterior.

Today on Underdogs: The Blue Jays find themselves in 5th place in the American League 1 game up on the Yankees and welcoming them into Buffalo tonight; The Game Diary from the longest 9 inning game in Blue Jays history; Promotions and Demotions; Rowdy needs to play, What to do with Robbie Ray; How we will fare against the Yankees for 10 games; and Who is the most dangerous team in the AL playoff hunt?