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The Blue Jays' playoff push is suddenly in serious trouble. Toronto was blown out 10-1 by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, dropping to 75-77 and falling two games behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Jays have now lost three straight and six of their last nine.On game 153 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down a disastrous night for Toronto's pitching staff. Braydon Fisher and MLB debutant Brendan Cellucci combined for three scoreless innings to begin the game, but things quickly unraveled once Michael Lorenzen entered. Lorenzen surrendered five runs over two innings as Detroit completely took control of the game.Spencer Torkelson did most of the damage, crushing a three-run home run in the fourth inning while also doubling, walking and stealing a base. Hao-Yu Lee added a solo homer as Detroit piled up 10 runs and extended its winning streak to six games. The Tigers have already clinched the series and now have a chance to complete the sweep.The offence wasn't much better. Toronto managed only six hits and didn't score until the eighth inning, when singles from Bret Bateman, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk finally pushed a run across. Nathan Lukes did extend his hitting streak to 12 games, but the Blue Jays once again failed to generate enough offence when they desperately needed it.Dan will also look at a Wild Card race that is beginning to get away from Toronto. Cleveland rallied for a 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday, pushing the Guardians to 77-75 and increasing their advantage over the Blue Jays to two games. Toronto is also now a half-game behind Texas, making every remaining game increasingly important.Looking ahead, Max Scherzer gets the ball as Toronto desperately tries to avoid the sweep. Scherzer enters at 2-8 with a 6.38 ERA and is coming off a rough outing against Baltimore in which he surrendered six runs and seven hits over five innings. The Blue Jays are just 5-10 in games Scherzer has started this season.Detroit counters with Keider Montero, who enters at 9-8 with a 3.55 ERA. Montero has struggled recently, allowing eight runs across eight innings in September and failing to pitch beyond the fourth inning in each of his last two starts. That gives a struggling Toronto offence an opportunity to finally break through early.With only 10 games remaining and the Blue Jays now two games outside of a playoff spot, the margin for error has almost completely disappeared. Can Scherzer deliver when Toronto needs him most, can the offence finally wake up, and can the Jays avoid being swept at home by Detroit?We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays' playoff push took another hit Friday night, as Toronto fell 7-4 to the Baltimore Orioles for its second straight loss. The Jays are now 73-75 and sit two games behind Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot with only 14 games remaining in the regular season.On game 149 preview of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down a disastrous start from Max Scherzer. Baltimore jumped on Scherzer for six runs over the first two innings, including five in the second, before the veteran settled down to retire 12 consecutive hitters. Scherzer finished with six earned runs allowed over five innings as Toronto once again found itself trying to climb out of a massive early hole.The Blue Jays did make things interesting late. Kazuma Okamoto launched his 31st home run of the season, while Brett Bateman continued his impressive rookie campaign with three hits and his first career MLB home run, a two-run shot in the ninth that brought Toronto within three. The Jays eventually loaded the bases and brought the tying run to the plate before Alejandro Kirk grounded out to end the comeback attempt.Nick will also look at an increasingly dangerous Wild Card picture. Cleveland's win over Minnesota pushed the Guardians two games ahead of Toronto, while Baltimore has now climbed to just one game behind the Blue Jays. With Toronto and Baltimore tied 4-4 in the season series and five head-to-head meetings remaining, the tiebreaker could become extremely important down the stretch.Looking ahead, Spencer Miles gets the ball for Toronto and enters at 6-2 with a 2.77 ERA and 81 strikeouts. The rookie right-hander has been one of the biggest bright spots in Toronto's rotation this season, and the Jays badly need him to deliver with their margin for error disappearing.Baltimore counters with Kyle Bradish, who enters at 7-13 with a 3.91 ERA and 140 strikeouts. Bradish has already shown he can dominate this Toronto lineup, throwing seven scoreless innings against the Blue Jays earlier this season.With only 14 games remaining, Toronto can't afford to let this slide continue. Can Miles deliver another strong start, can the offence build off its late rally from Friday night, and can the Blue Jays pull themselves back within striking distance of the final Wild Card spot?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays are keeping the pressure on in the American League playoff race after beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-3, moving to just 1.0 game back of the Cleveland Guardians.The Jays' offence came through early to support another bullpen day, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting things started with an RBI double before Alejandro Kirk singled him home. Then the power started to show up. Brett Bateman launched his second home run in as many days in the third inning, followed by a two-run blast from Kirk to make it 5-0. Andrés Giménez and Ernie Clement added to the lead as Toronto never looked back.John Schneider's bullpen game was masterful, with Spencer Miles opening the game and throwing two scoreless innings while striking out five. Spencer Arrighetti then bounced back from a pair of rough outings, working 2.2 innings and allowing just one unearned run to help keep Baltimore off the scoreboard. The other arms that featured included Jow Mantiply, Paul Sewald, Tyler Rogers, Mason Fluharty, and closed off by Louis Varland.Now, the Blue Jays turn to their ace, Dylan Cease, with a chance to win a critical series and put even more pressure on the Cleveland Guardians. Cease will be looking for a bounce-back performance after a tough outing in Sacramento against the A's, while the Orioles counter with left-hander Trevor Rogers, who was dominant in his previous start against Cleveland.Can the Blue Jays keep their playoff hopes alive and continue their push up the standings, or will the Orioles spoil the party in Toronto?We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jays are rolling into Cleveland with serious momentum. The Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of Seattle with a 7-0 win on Sunday, their third sweep of the season, and now sit just 1.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot with their playoff odds climbing to 24.5%. On game 139 preview of Flight Deck, Dan Riccio breaks down Max Scherzer turning back the clock with 7 dominant innings, just one hit allowed and 10 strikeouts, while Alejandro Kirk continued his red-hot stretch with a two-run homer. Dan will also look at George Springer's incredible recent run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles at the top of the lineup, and whether this upcoming series against Cleveland is a true must-win for Toronto. Plus, the Blue Jays make a series of roster moves, recall Ricky Tiedemann and Sean Keys, reinstate Joe Mantiply and Josh Smith, and acquire pitching depth from the Dodgers. Can the Jays keep rolling and make another push toward the playoffs? We finish with Dan's picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mariners are promoting one of their top prospects in Lazaro Montes! What size leagues should he be added in? Luke Keaschall and Alejandro Kirk are hitting well. Pedro Ramirez is making stuff happen since Dansby Swanson went down. Max Scherzer turned back the clocks this weekend!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

On this episode, Josh Goldberg talks about the Toronto Blue Jays' sweep of the Seattle Mariners and looks ahead to a massive series in Cleveland. We also dive into the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Max Scherzer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's all-around offensive brilliance, and ask what it will take for the Blue Jays to make it to the postseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' sweep of the Mariners. They discuss the team's response after the Royals series, Max Scherzer's dominant outing, Brett Bateman's impact and growing fan-favourite status, and what to make of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. They also look at George Springer's resurgence, Alejandro Kirk's importance to the lineup, and whether this offense can carry the Jays to the playoffs. After the break, they examine Cale Makar's extension and whether the NHL's era of stars taking discounts is over, along with the implications for Quinn Hughes, Auston Matthews, and future marquee free agents. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-0 win vs. the Mariners to complete the series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer striking out 10 over seven innings of work, as he passes Gaylord Perry to take sole possession of ninth place on the all-time strikeouts list - what was working for the future Hall of Famer today, and can he keep it up down the stretch? They get into the offence coming through in big spots, as both Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto hit home runs - can the middle of the order stay hot heading into an important series in Cleveland? Plus, they discuss the team's speed on the basepaths, and get into what to expect when rosters expand in September. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue Jays are rolling, and they're now just 1.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot after a 4-3 comeback win over Seattle. Toronto has a chance to complete its first series sweep since June, with the playoff odds climbing back to 21.1%. On game 138 preview of Flight Deck, Cody Gaudreault breaks down Jose Soriano's strong seven-inning outing, Brett Bateman and Alejandro Kirk coming through in the sixth, and Kirk stealing a base to tie Buck Martinez in career steals. Cody will also discuss Buck's induction into the Blue Jays' Hall of Excellence, Ricky Tiedemann's recent success in Triple-A, and whether Toronto should consider calling him up when rosters expand. Plus, Max Scherzer looks to deliver another big performance against Logan Gilbert. And with Luis Robert Jr. hitting waivers, should Toronto take a chance on the struggling but recently red-hot outfielder? We finish with Cody's picks presented by bet365.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck.Thanks to our partners:bet365: http://www.bet365.caTable Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 win vs. the Mariners to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Brett Bateman powering the team with both a slide into home plate to take advantage of an unsuspecting Eduard Bazardo and the RBI single to tie the game - what's his ceiling as a player? They get into Alejandro Kirk providing both the game-winning RBI knock and a stolen base, just the second of his career - what went into the stolen base attempt with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate? Plus, they chat about José Soriano striking out six over seven innings of work, and chat about the pre-game ceremonies as Buck Martinez became the inaugural member of the team's newly-opened Hall of Excellence. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode breaks down where the Blue Jays stand with less than 30 games remaining, how the loss of Shane Bieber impacts their playoff chances, what must happen for the club to sneak into the final wild-card seed, Alejandro Kirk's sensational second-half resurgence and much more. Enjoy!

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi ahead of the Jays' second game against the Royals (1:26). They discuss how the Jays have looked falling back in their AL Wild Card Race, what Brett Bateman has brought to the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles, Shane Bieber's future, and much more. Then, they look around the league starting with Cleveland, early returns on Tarik Skubal with the Dodgers and whether his future lies in L.A., and more. Then, Sho Alli joins the show (25:35) to break down his thoughts on how the team looks day-in and day-out, Alejandro Kirk's recent stretch, his early impressions of Bateman, the Jays selling over 1M loonie dogs, and more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the national tv games in the U.S. around the NHL. 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 head to Rogers Centre to hear from Blue Jays' manager John Schneider ahead of their second game against the Kansas City Royals before bringing on radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (10:26) to discuss how the series opener ended with Nathan Lukes getting thrown out at second base, Jesús Sánchez returning to play left-field, having both George Springer and Alejandro Kirk's day off scheduled on the same day, and why Vlad Jr. is still having a strong year on the defensive end. Then the guys share a fun activity for all Jays fans to replicate Buck Martinez's iconic home run calls outside of Rogers Centre before having his former teammate, Hall of Fame third baseman and VP of Baseball Operations with the Royals, George Brett (29:00) to chat about their off-field friendship, transitioning and having success as a player to managing to becoming a broadcaster, the amount of advice Buck would give him, his ability to catch and call a game, the differences in the game over the years and what Bobby Witt Jr. has brought to KC. 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 look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals. They discuss the Jays's standing in the Wild Card race as they fell three games back with four teams ahead, the team's play since Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, the decision to sub Alejandro Kirk and George Springer in mid game, Max Scherzer's start, and the lineup's struggles with runners in scoring position. Later, MLB Network analyst and former MLB GM Dan O'Dowd (25:32) stops by to share how a front office should approach a struggling superstar like Vladdy, the Jays' resilience in 2026, why the Cubs pose the biggest threat to the Dodgers in the NL, why Kyle Tucker has been the most disappointing player in MLB this season, and Brewers manager benching Cooper Pratt for not running hard out of the box. 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' 5-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to a few big mistakes that sunk the Jays, including Nathan Lukes running into the game's final out trying to stretch a single into a double - was he pressing in a big moment? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s throwing error that led to a run scoring - why did Vladdy rush the play? Plus, they discuss the bats staying quiet against Seth Lugo, the lineup not initially including either George Springer or Alejandro Kirk, and Max Scherzer allowing two earned runs and walking five over five innings of work.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays' tough start against the Royals. They discuss Nathan Lukes' costly baserunning mistake, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and whether his late double signals a power resurgence, the team's inability to capitalize on hits, and Alejandro Kirk's absence from the lineup. The guys then turn to Shane Bieber landing on the IL, how it impacts Toronto's playoff hopes, and potential replacements in the rotation. They also debate what could define the season if the Jays miss the playoffs: pitching injuries or Vladdy's struggles? After the break, they discuss the PGA Tour Championship changes coming in 2028, including the potential ripple effects of match play, a group stage and the tour's two-track system. They wrap up this hour by looking at Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar's pending free agency and what their next contracts could look like. 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.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss Shane Bieber on the 15-day IL and his future with the Blue Jays, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued search for a breakthrough, Cal Raleigh's offensive drop-off, Tarik Skubal's usage with the Dodgers and more.

MLB Insider and Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:16) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about Alejandro Kirk and George Springer's status after being left off the opening lineup against the visiting Kansas City Royals, what Brett Bateman has brought to the club, if the front office will consider dipping into the current free agent market to find a 5th starter while Shane Bieber is on the IL, where Brendon Little sits in the 'circle of trust', why Ben would be worried about Seattle and Cleveland sneaking into the Wild Card, and who is the second-most important bat in the lineup outside of Vlad Jr. Then, Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez (30:53) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss how retirement has been going, the amount of baseball and Blue Jays games he's been tuning in, if he envisioned returning to the sport after his playing days, how much has he reflected on the best moments from playing, managing and broadcasting, and how the team can support Vladdy during and after a down offensive 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. 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 get set for the Toronto Blue Jays' series against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber being moved to the IL, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk both being left off the starting lineup in the series opener, and they outline the importance of the Jays' upcoming stretch against sub .500 teams. Later, Royals analyst and former MLB closer Jeff Montgomery joins the show (30:25) to share what the Blue Jays can expect from the red-hot Royals, who come to Toronto riding an eight-game win streak, what makes Bobby Witt Jr. elite, how the Jays' bats can attack tonight's starter Seth Lugo, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Joe Siddall to preview Max Scherzer's start tonight vs. the Royals and discusses his trust level in the bullpen and Alejandro Kirk's hot bat. Afterwards, Anne Rogers (25:46) of MLB.com breaks down the Royals, who've won 8 in a row, Seth Lugo, and the pitching staff along with Salvador Perez stealing bases. Following that, former Blue Jay Vernon Wells (45:31) analyzes Brett Bateman's centerfield tendencies, Dylan Cease's dominance, and his view of the infamous John Gibbons-Ted Lilly scuffle. Lastly, Craig Goldstein (1:12:38) of Baseball Prospectus provides thoughts on the Astros parting ways with their general manager, the AL Wild Card race and when Shohei Ohtani could pitch again. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin Tuesday morning with a look at where the Blue Jays stand in the Wild Card race after a night off. They dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season, the state of the Jays' offence, Alejandro Kirk's hot bat, the need for another hitter, and how the teams surrounding Toronto in the standings have performed. After the break, the guys weigh in on the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting QB. They question the thinking behind the decision, what the team is hoping to accomplish, whether he can return to form, and if his trade is among the most disastrous in NFL history. They wrap up this hour with thoughts on Gary Woodland's comments about his weekend performance and how proud he should be given everything he has been through. 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.

Alejandro Kirk is on a tear and finally looking like the hitter we've been waiting for all season. And, along with a surprisingly stable rotation, a lockdown bullpen, and unheralded pick-ups punching well above their weight, he's keeping the Blue Jays in the thick of the American League playoff race.This week we talk all about it, plus Vladdy's imminent return, Daz Cameron, transaction corner, and the Jesús Sánchez of it all. Have a listen!** FOR AD-FREE EPISODES AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win vs. the Rays to win the series at Tropicana Field! They take your calls and texts, and get into the bats smashing three long balls, one each from Kazuma Okamoto, Nathan Lukes, and Daz Cameron - can they stay hot this weekend? They discuss Shane Bieber striking out seven Rays over seven innings of work, Lukes adding a terrific catch late in the game, Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and get into what to do with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if he returns in New York to play vs. the Yankees. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Shane Bieber, and Nathan Lukes in their post-game availabilities.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning by welcoming on the Co-Host of Blair and Barker Kevin Barker! Barker discusses Jesús Sánchez's costly defensive play, his long-term fit, Alejandro Kirk's impact on the offence, and where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should hit when he returns. Later, MLB Network's Robert Flores (26:36) weighs in on Sánchez, the AL Wild Card race, the Blue Jays' standing among contenders, and the Dodgers' 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this hour with more on the Blue Jays' 7-6 loss to the Rays. They chat about Jesús Sánchez's defensive struggles, the bullpen's recent rest, the team's offensive surge, and Alejandro Kirk's impact at the plate and behind it. They also debate Willson Contreras' feud with Red Sox fans and the etiquette of running out routine ground balls. After the break, they react to Morgan Rielly returning to the Maple Leafs and discuss his role on the blue line next season, playoff potential, legacy in the city, and why he wasn't traded. The hour wraps up with a look at The Athletic's ranking of the NHL's best players under 23 and whether Gavin McKenna is being underrated. 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.

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays' significant win against the Rays, Alejandro Kirk's red-hot stretch, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s placement in the lineup once he returns, Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the NL MVP race over Shohei Ohtani and more.

Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into the Blue Jays' opening win against the Rays, the team's performance without Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kazuma Okamoto's impressive season and Morgan Rielly's position on the Maple Leafs. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Alejandro Kirk swinging a hot bat, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s position in the lineup, the NL MVP sweepstakes and what defines a successful season for the Raptors and Maple Leafs.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 series-opening win over the Rays in Tampa. They discuss Alejandro Kirk returning to his 2026 form, what to expect from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen, José Soriano's outing, and the team's confidence. Later, former Blue Jay and pitching coach for Jays' 2026 first-round pick Cole Carlon, Jeremy Accardo joins the show (14:22) to discuss his son's upcoming opportunity at the Blue Jays Futures game in Vancouver before breaking down what Carlon can become for Toronto. Later, Jeff and Kevin share their expectations for Max Scherzer's start and listen to John Schneider's pre-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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Network's Jon Morosi (3:50) joins Jeff and Kevin to chat about the AL Wild Card race, who could secure the third spot, where Vlad Jr. would hit in the order when he returns from the IL, the margin between Pete Crow-Armstrong and others running for the NL MVP, and what's next for Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers among other sports teams, who is under federal investigation. Then, Blue Jays radio analyst and former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux (29:16) joins the guys to discuss John Schneider juggling with lining up catchers with certain pitchers, how Max Scherzer can attack the Tampa Bay Rays, how Chris would pitch to Alejandro Kirk, and if he would move Vlad Jr. down the batting order if the team continues their success with him on the IL.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi sub in for Blake Murphy to discuss the win vs. the Rays, Alejandro Kirk's scorching bat and where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits when he returns. Afterwards, Sho and Daniele take your texts looking ahead to the rest of the season (33:17). Following that, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (49:40) discusses Spencer Miles' innings, Max Scherzer's outlook and the remaining games vs. the Rays. Lastly, former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (1:18:29) analyzes why it's hard to pull the ball as a hitter and what makes a good baseball culture. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-5 win vs. the Rays to open the series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays' offensive explosion, as they notch 17 hits and three home runs - what about their approach is sustainable through the next 35 games? They also chat Alejandro Kirk's big day with a two-run bomb and a RBI single, José Soriano allowing three earned runs over 5.2 IP, Spencer Miles continuing to earn bigger moments, and Kazuma Okamoto breaking Eric Hinske's Jays franchise rookie home run record in St. Petersburg.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this morning's show with a recap the Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The boys highlight Toronto's sudden offensive explosion, Alejandro Kirk's strong stretch of late, and Kazuma Okamoto continuing his impressive rookie season with his 25th home run. They also chat about Brett Bateman's high potential, the importance of giving leverage relievers a day off, José Soriano's recent form, and Kevin Gausman's early exit from his first home start at Wrigley Field. After the break, they listen back to Caitlin Clark's comments after her first visit to Canada and discuss the struggling Toronto Tempo. They wrap up this hour by examining Roger Goodell's comments about potential NFL expansion internationally, including whether Canada could be a target and how it might work. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman to discuss Toronto's offensive approach, Alejandro Kirk's hot streak, the team's clean win in Tampa Bay, José Soriano's defence-backed outing, bullpen management, and how the club looks compared to a month ago. Later, Yahoo Sports MLB writer and Céspedes Family BBQ co-host Jake Mintz (24:56) breaks down the AL Wild Card race, Toronto's pressure level, Seattle's struggles, which contender faces the most heat, Kyle Tucker's disappointing Dodgers stint, and whether Jays fans should be relieved they missed out on signing 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 affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by discussing the Blue Jays' big win over the Rays to open the series. They take a closer look at the team's offensive surge and highlight Alejandro Kirk's emergence, as well as what a healthy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could mean for the lineup. They also assess Myles Straw's impact and whether the team should pick up his option for next season. After the break, Sportsnet NBA reporter Michael Grange (25:00) joins the show to discuss the Clippers' cap circumvention situation, potential penalties for the team and Kawhi Leonard, the status of his trade to the Raptors, and Caitlin Clark's first appearance in Canada. 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.

Ben Ennis, filling in for Jeff Blair, and Kevin Barker open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the New York Yankees. They discuss recent improved pitching performances, the Jays' standing in the Wild Card race, Alejandro Kirk's hot stretch, the implications of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s concussion, and Ricky Tiedemann's Major League debut. Then, Sportsnet TV's voice of the Blue Jays Dan Shulman (28:03) stops by to discuss the different feel around the team since the trade deadline, whether the recent run is sustainable, Kazuma Okamoto's streaky rookie season, Brett Bateman's instant impact, Tyler Rogers' unsung dominance, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to wrap up the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into Dylan Cease striking out 10 over 6.1 IP to notch his 200th K of the season - has he taken the no. 1 spot in the AL Cy Young rankings with this performance, despite the loss? They get into appearances from Brendon Little and Paul Sewald - what could their futures be in this bullpen? Plus, they discuss a tough month so far for George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk being the team's star on offence - should Kirk be more aggressive with his ABS challenges?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. the Yankees to open the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Alejandro Kirk's big game - how important is it that Kirk gets going if the Jays want to keep things rolling? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaving the game and entering concussion protocol, Shane Bieber allowing one run and striking out five over six innings of work, and the bullpen locking things down again, including Tyler Rogers notching four outs and Louis Varland needing only four pitches for his 27th save of the season.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win vs. the Phillies to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the dramatic ending to the game - was Tyler Rogers the right choice late despite rarely throwing in the ninth inning? Did the Jays get lucky with Alejandro Kirk swiping for Trea Turner with his knee on home plate? They get into the debut for José Soriano, get into bullpen appearances for Mason Fluharty, Lázaro Estrada, Brendon Little, and knuckleballer Matt Waldron - did John Schneider push the right buttons? Plus, they discuss a three-for-four night - including a home run - for Josh Smith - what does the rest of 2026 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:21) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss calling up outfielder and Jays' 20th ranked prospect Brett Bateman, why he doesn't envision moving Vlad Jr. down the lineup, José Soriano's club debut, Dylan Cease's recent run of dominance, Anthony Santander's recovery, Trey Yesavage update, and if a path is open for Ricky Tiedemann to get to the Majors. Then, Sportsnet's Ben Shulman joins the guys (27:36) to share his expectations for Soriano's Jays' debut, why Alejandro Kirk has moved up into the two-hole, if there's caution around Louis Varland's control in the 9th inning, Spencer Miles' usage, and if Shane Bieber is turning the corner. 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.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off Friday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the Cubs. The guys highlight Ernie Clement's outstanding catch, Dylan Cease's strong outing and Cy Young chances, the club's ongoing offensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extended rest, and Alejandro Kirk's four-hit game. They also discuss Louis Varland's recent dip in form and whether it's just a rough stretch or something more concerning. After the break, the conversation shifts to project which Toronto team is better positioned for next season: the Blue Jays or Maple Leafs? The boys wrap up this hour with a debate on the ideal hot dog toppings. 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 Blue Jays Central's Madison Shipman to discuss Chad Dallas' innings, Alejandro Kirk's swing, and Ross Atkins' comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season. Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (24:41) of Baseball America shares his intrigue about Jays prospect Dasan Hill and the recent impress track record of Toronto's drafting. Following that, Lance Brozdowski (49:53) explains why the Jays organization can bring the best out of Jose Soriano and MLB franchises seeking out particular pitch mixes. Lastly, WFAN660 host Emmanuel Berbari (1:20:12) breaks down the Yankees and the AL East. 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 Astros to open the series in Houston! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team looking looser post-deadline - is that because of no more deadline speculation around the clubhouse? They get into Alejandro Kirk smashing a solo bomb to open the scoring, Shane Bieber striking out six over 5.2 IP, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continuing to struggle - are the at-bats actually getting worse? Plus, they go over the deadline moves one more time, and debate the lack of a bat amongst them.   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 open the week by teeing up the Blue Jays' series against the Washington Nationals, with Max Scherzer returning to the mound in the series-opener on his 42nd birthday. Then, they discuss the team's goals as they inch closer to the trade deadline, Dylan Cease's complete game against the Red Sox, and Kevin Gausman's trade value after a recent rough stretch. Later, USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale stops by (30:16) from the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown to discuss what the Jays could net in a potential Shane Bieber trade, Alejandro Kirk's trade market, which teams will be the most active at the deadline, and potential surprise names that could be on the move. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the news of Addison Barger out for the rest of the season with a scheduled surgery on his elbow before bringing in MLB Network's Jon Morosi to discuss if the Blue Jays sweeping the streaking Red Sox in Boston would change their approach towards the trade deadline, Philadelphia Phillies' rumoured interest in Jeff Hoffman, if Alejandro Kirk has a potential market amongst the other catchers, Tarik Skubal's next team, and the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class. Then, WEEI's and host of 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Rob Bradford stops by to chat about how the Red Sox overcame their slow start to streaking to a franchise-record 15 games, the scouting report on Caleb Durbin, how the entire organization shutout the outside noise on the team's performance this season, Chad Tracy's impact and if the team's deadline focus will change with the recent success.  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.

Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman (1:15) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to look at the importance of their final series before the All-Star break, Shane Bieber vs. the Padres in San Diego, Alejandro Kirk's recent at-bats, George Springer in the clean-up spot, home run props, Kazuma Okamoto performing above expectations, and if there are any concerns with Daulton Varsho. Then, the guys head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' calls, including Max Scherzer's future, if it changes now with the announcement that Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the year, the lack of 'blockbuster' trades, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! FIFA World Cup Ambassador and Canadian Soccer Player Dwayne De Rosario joins to discuss Canada's win in the Round of 32, the journey for the squad and the meaning for the country. They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk's home run jacket snub, Guerrero Jr's rough season, Sergei Bobrovsky's future and if he fits the Maple Leafs, O-Dog says that Hayes is hosting Free Agent Frenzy and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.