Podcast appearances and mentions of alejandro kirk

OverDrive Co Host and TSN Hockey Analyst Jeff O'Neill joined OverDrive to chat about his most recent round of golf with music in the cart guy, former and current Toronto sports players Kyle Lowry and Auston Matthews getting a statue one day, O-Dogs routine Costco run and the potential partnership with Alejandro Kirk and Kirkland.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Toronto's 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as the team's recent offensive surge continues. They also discuss the likelihood of Yusei Kikuchi starting Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers following his strong stint in AAA with the Buffalo Bisons. Sportsnet's Buck Martinez returns to the show following his homecoming at the broadcast booth last night to share his thoughts on Toronto's needs at the trade deadline and Alek Manoah's workload down the stretch (30:16). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park to earn the first sweep in Boston since 2015! They take your calls and texts, and get to Raimel Tapia's outstanding weekend - which included a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the first inning - and break down how important he has become to this lineup. They discuss John Schneider implementing more aggressiveness, i.e. more hit-and-runs, and also take a look at the years to-date for both Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk. 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.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays' pitching rotation for this weekend's series against the Red Sox, Jose Berrios' inconsistency this season, and lingering concerns about the bullpen. Later, Sam and Brent reveal their respective lists of the most popular athletes in Toronto (29:08). 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.

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En estrevista el pelotero mexicano Alejandro Kirk, nos habla de su orgullo de representar a México en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol, su maravillosa temporada en Grandes Ligas (MLB) en este 2022 y el secreto que lo ha llevado a estar entre los mejores peloteros del mundo.

TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell joined OverDrive ahead of the MLB All-Star Game. He touched on expectations for Alek Manoah and Alejandro Kirk's All-Star Game debuts, how the Jays have changed with John Schneider as manager, the possibility of Juan Soto coming to Toronto, Washington's asking price for Soto and needs for the Jays ahead of the trade deadline.

Host of the Spin Rate Podcast Drew Fairservice joins Game Play ahead of the MLB All-Star Game to discuss Alek Manoah's league-wide recognition, what it would take for the Jays to land Juan Soto, John Schneider's impact and expectations for Jordan Romano and Alejandro Kirk in their All-Star game debuts. .

Adam Stanley talks with The Big Show to give his takeaways from Cameron Smith winning the 150th Open. He touches on the latest PGA and LPGA storylines as well.  World Series Champ Pat Borders shares his thoughts on this year's Blue Jays' team, Alejandro Kirk and what it's like to play 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Royals at Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to the team being led into the break by their All-Stars, including a two-run blast from Alejandro Kirk and Jordan Romano slamming the door in the ninth. They discuss whether or not the Blue Jays should explore trading one of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette to acquire Juan Soto, and what the cost might be in both prospect capital and major league players. Plus, a discussion on what needs improving the most at the deadline, the bullpen, starting rotation, or the lineup. 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 breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off win over the Royals at Rogers Centre! He discusses the bats coming to life in the tenth inning, including the game-winning RBI double from Teoscar Hernandez - has the managerial change given him a boost? He discusses the stellar play from the bulk of the bullpen - especially Yimi Garcia - and also gets to the decision to remove Alejandro Kirk for Bradley Zimmer late in the game. Plus, a discussion on the chaotic nature of the MLB playoffs, and how just making it in there might be all the Jays need. 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.

The equanimous and enigmatic Tao of Stieb, yet no less great, joins Drew in the aftermath of Charlie Montoyo's dismissal to ponder and converse about John Schneider and his managerial mindset, the trade deadline, Alejandro Kirk batting higher in the order, and if the Blue Jays still have a shot at the postseason. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow TOS on Twitter: @TaoofStieb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final edition of Blair & Barker before the All-Star break, the guys break down the Blue Jays' uninspiring loss to the Kansas City Royals. The fellas question why the offense has gone silent, if the shake-up in the batting order in enough to spark some life, and the longevity of Alejandro Kirk's continued excellence. They are then joined by Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline, to preview the MLB Draft this weekend including who we can expect to see off the board first, some of the major storylines leading up to the event, and what's on tap for the Blue Jays with the 23rd overall pick (31:57). 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.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy, & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by the Bat Flip's Andrew Stoeten to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays, why this season has been a struggle, issues with the bullpen, Alejandro Kirk bursting onto the scene, Jose Ramirez trade options, why Nate Pearson cannot seem to figure it out, Josh Bell and Nelson Cruz on the trade block for DC, Ty France not making the All-Star team and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Andrew Stoeten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Murphy is joined by the co-host of "At The Letters" Arden Zwelling to share what concerns him most from the Jays' recent losing skid, the team's aggressive approach in their at-bats, the spike in groundballs, and if the Major League schedule is catching up to Gabriel Moreno (02:30). Afterward, the guys chat about when Kevin Gausman will start next, if Yusei Kikuchi's injury has shifted their attention in the trade market, and if they would consider trading away Alejandro Kirk (32:39). MLB.com's Sarah Langs weighs in on some of the players heading to the 2022 midsummer classic and the demand for an extra bullpen arm across the league (52:56). Then, The FAN Morning Show's JD Bunkis and Blake run through another concern index including which has struggled the most: the bullpen or starting rotation, the bats quieting down, and where they stand on Vladdy Jr. and Bo Bichette (01:08:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black and Joe Siddall for another edition of "Explain It Black" as they touch on Alek Manoah's first bad start of the season to begin Toronto's West Coast trip, if a drop in Manoah's velocity is a concern, catchers framing pitches, and if Yusei Kikuchi should continue to throw cutters within his pitching arsenal (01:53). Next, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski discusses the race in the AL East being dominated by the Yankees, how Hyun-jin Ryu's injury affects the Jays' playoff projections, and how he would handle carrying three catchers at a time (27:52). Then, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by to give out grades for the team at the halfway point of the season, look back at Alejandro Kirk's emergence, and discuss Jose Berrios inconsistency (50:14). Finally, the guys share their wish lists for the second half, who could be the biggest swing piece for the rest of the season and the top targets the team should eye ahead of the trade deadline (01:13:34). 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.

ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney joins First Up to talk concern for Alek Manoah down the stretch, Toronto's offensive inconsistency, Alejandro Kirk's importance, potential changes to the Home Run Derby, Jays' trade targets, Toronto's World Series chances and more.

Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner to chat about how Yusei Kikuchi's start against the Rays dictates the rest of the weekend series, if Jose Berrios can bounce back in his next outing, and how Toronto can take advantage of Tampa Bay's struggling bullpen (03:18). FanGraphs' Ben Clemens looks at the Rays' big bats heading to the IL, Tampa's roster depth both on the field and in their pitching staff, and what he makes of the Jays' pitching rotation (3:34). Blake then previews the 5-game series and focuses in on some of the starting pitchers Toronto will be facing (51:38). Finally, former Jays pitcher and MLB Network Radio's Ricky Romero stops by to discuss the response from the bench after Alejandro Kirk got hit by Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta, his relationship with Sergio Romo and what he brings to the Jays' staff, his experience starting on Canada Day, and what he expects from Berrios' holiday start (01:13:26).  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.

Guests: Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk, starter Ross Stripling, third baseman Matt Chapman and president Mark Shapiro This week in Deep Left Field, Mike Wilner gets up close and personal with all-star-to-be Alejandro Kirk, plays a weekly game of Long Toss with Ross Stripling, talks to Mark Shapiro about the Jays' first Canada Day home game since 2019 and asks Matt Chapman 10 Questions!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 loss to the Red Sox in extras. They take your calls, and get to the beleaguered bullpen catching some heat yet again (especially David Phelps, after tonight). They also get to the 'brawl' after Nick Pivetta plunked Alejandro Kirk, and the performance from Alek Manoah on the mound. Plus, they look ahead to Yusei Kikuchi taking the hill vs. the Rays on Thursday. 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.

After a couple of big wins, the Blue Jays are rolling – but questions linger on the pitching staff. This week, Arden and Ben wonder about the state of the bullpen (06:43), search for answers in the rotation (28:57) and give Alejandro Kirk some credit for an incredible start to the season (44:25).This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.caAudio Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

Christopher Crawford (@crawford_milb) invites Andrew Stoeten (@andrewstoeten) to talk about the Blue Jays. They discuss Alejandro Kirk's ridiculous campaign, Jose Berrios' struggles, and whether Alek Manoah has the stuff to become a fantasy ace.(3:59) Alejandro Kirk's run so far this season(11:34) Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.(18:47) Matt Chapman(27:55) Alek Manoah(32:00) Jose Berrios' having a difficult year

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down an exciting night at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays' walked off the Red Sox 6-5. The guys discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr's game-winning hit in the ninth inning, Alejandro Kirk's clutch pinch hit appearance, and their confidence level in Toronto's bullpen. Hall of Famer and Braves analyst Tom Glavine talks about Freddie Freeman's return to Atlanta over the weekend, and how to make adjustments in-game and in-season as a pitcher when things aren't going well on the mound (28:56). 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.

Toronto has scored a pair of critical wins over the Red Sox, and Drew and Ricky breakdown all the action from the couplet of victories. Vladdy called 'game' in his walk-off hit on Tuesday night. How vital has he been for the Jays in June? In Drew's Ohtani dreamland, could he flock to the Bluebirds in a deal that includes Alejandro Kirk? Who would you rather have? Plus, the Trent Thornton decision, Drew Pearson's setback, and the addition of Sergio Romo. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24 Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/spinrate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 walk-off win over the Red Sox at Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the ninth inning as four straight Blue Jays reach base, including a pinch-hit single from Alejandro Kirk to get things started, and the game-winning RBI from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They discuss how this could be a massive turning point within the AL East/AL Wild Card race, and how Ross Stripling held it down for another terrific start. Plus, a discussion on how the bats saved the bullpen from an embarrassing end to 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.

NESN Analyst and former Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks joins OverDrive ahead of game 3 between the Jays and Red Sox. He touched on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s late-game approach, what this series means for both teams, Tanner Houck's absence, Alejandro Kirk's success at the plate and if anyone can catch the New York Yankees.

The Blue Jays rocky road trip continued over the past week and they appear to be searching for answers. The pitching has imploded and looking to get back on track as they stare down a rough 8 games in 7 days over the holiday weekend. Happy Canada Day! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/Birdwatchinggc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports MLB Analyst & Flippin' Bats Podcast Host Ben Verlander joined the OverDrive guys earlier today ahead of game two between the Jays and Red Sox. He touched on whether he is concerned with Jose Berrios, Alejandro Kirk's big year & what he makes of Freddie Freeman's first year with the Dodgers.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down Kevin Gausman's strong outing against the Red Sox in the Blue Jays' 7-2 victory. They also discuss Alejandro Kirk's offensive output, working with Gausman behind the plate, and Matt Chapman looking more comfortable offensively. Former Blue Jays catcher Caleb Joseph joins the show and to discuss what made Gausman successful against Boston, and what's stood out to him about Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi's recent form (31:31). 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.

In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to The Athletic's Nets reporter Alex Schiffer about Kyrie Irving opting in to his player option, how he came to the decision and how the new deal could affect the Nets this coming season. Then Matt is joined by Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley to discuss what bets to take for Alejandro Kirk.

Live from the Rogers Centre, Ben kicks things off discussing the Blue Jays use of the shift and revisits last week's conversation with Kevin Gausman (2:00). Next, Ben talks to Tim Mayza (5:00) about what the addition of Sergio Romo could bring to the Jays. Then, SN's Caleb Joseph (8:00) joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays defence and bullpen from the perspective of a former MLB catcher. then Joseph spills the beans on his relationship with Marcus Stroman after a little dust-up between the O's and Jays in 2015. Finally, the radio voice of the Blue Jays, Ben Wagner joins the show (36:00) to discuss what the team should do moving forward and the emergence of Alejandro Kirk. 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.

Another edition of Confirm or Deny on OverDrive as the guys go back and forth on Kadri's next contract, Alejandro Kirk's popularity and more!

Eno and DVR discuss the challenge of replacing a star in the wake of Bryce Harper's thumb injury, Alejandro Kirk as an 'unusual' player having a breakout season, the surprising lack of second-half leagues, a messy roster management situation in Pittsburgh, when to chase (and when to punt) batting average, and a promotion Kansas City on the heels of a small trade with Seattle.  Rundown -- The Beginning of the Episode (Music) -- Replacing Bryce Harper (and Other Stars) -- Alejandro Kirk: Top-15 Position Player?! -- An Increasingly Crowded Pittsburgh Depth Chart -- Where Are the Second-Half Drafts? -- Chasing Batting Average; Who to Target? -- Breaking News! Carlos Santana to Seattle + Vinnie Pasquantino Promoted Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined the OverDrive earlier today ahead of the Jays 3-game set versus the Boston Red Sox. He touched on the struggles of Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi, the star Alejandro Kirk is becoming & how the Jays stack up versus Boston.

Sportsnet's Luke Fox checks in from Tampa to discuss the Avalanche's Stanley Cup celebration, his conversation with Nazem Kadri following last night's win, what a championship means for Nathan MacKinnon's legacy, and Tampa's remarkable three-year run. Later, Tim Leiper, former Blue Jays first base coach, drops by to weigh in on the Jays' mounting pitching issues, how the team should handle Yusei Kikuchi's struggles, the pressure facing Ross Atkins to augment the rotation, and Alejandro Kirk's red-hot June (25:48). 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.

The Toronto Blue Jays are wrapping up a less-than-ideal road trip against the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss the collapse of the rotation -- specifically José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi -- and what is most concerning about the fall off. The crew also chats about Alejandro Kirk's unreal month of June and his place in the All Star vote. Also discussed: Guillermo Martinez, Doug Eddings and Matt Gage. Subscribe to Section 138 on YouTube for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCRKhBRu9kVO2fDuc2q8Aw/featured. Follow @section138pod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Music: "Fortress," Pinback.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-3 loss to the Brewers. They take your calls and texts, and discuss another consecutive disappointing start from José Berríos, who only managed 2.2 IP vs. in Milwaukee. Are these last two starts a sign of something more worrying? They get into the play of Max Castillo and Matt Gage as of late, take a look at the upcoming turn through the starting rotation, and discuss some of the potential starting options available on the trade market. Plus, a discussion on the All-Star play from Alejandro Kirk over the last week. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 9-4 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee. They take your texts, and get to the outstanding performance of Alejandro Kirk, who had four hits including a two-run bomb as the exclamation point (and hope he avoided serious injury after a scare in the seventh inning). They also discuss another terrific start from Alek Manoah, his competitive fire coming through once again, and the bullpen performances from Adam Cimber and Matt Gage. Plus, a discussion on Cavan Biggio heating up, and which starting pitcher they'd like the Jays to pursue at the deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Paul and Justin the future of some standout starting pitchers and then episode 2 of BCI has Ben Clemens looking at Alejandro Kirk

MLB insider Jeff Passan takes a trip around the Majors with the guys as they discuss if the Yankees are peaking too early, Aaron Judge's arbitration case, the Brewers and Cardinals vying for top spot in the NL central, and if the Blue Jays absolutely need to acquire a starting pitcher this season (04:30). In the latest edition of ‘Barker's Back Leg Bits', the guys answer questions on if Alejandro Kirk and Alek Manoah should both start the All-Star Game, Nate Pearson's setback at Triple-A Buffalo, and the availability of Rockies reliever Daniel Bard (29:45). 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.

TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell joined OverDrive earlier today ahead of the Jays 3-game set in Milwaukee. He touched on the hot bat of Alejandro Kirk, George Springer's elbow issues & what he makes of the 5-game suspension for Guillermo Martinez.

Dylan Campione, Jack Stappenbeck & James Taussig are back breaking down the American League half of the all-star ballot! Dylan gives a plea to Clevelanders to vote Gimenez, Jose Ramirez & Josh Naylor. James & Jack give their support for Jose Trevino! Notes on Ty France, Jose Altuve, Xander Bogaerts, Taylor Ward, Alejandro Kirk and so many others... Plus, Jack has a BOLD prediction about Aaron Judge!!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs go to Seatgeek.com and use promo code SIDERETIREDPOD for $20 off your first order!  We've got you covered from all things ranging from sporting events to concerts including the Mets, Yankees & Harry Styles. Yes, this means we are officially taking you out to the ballgame! And now today's episode of Side Retired! 

Se sigue postergando el arbitraje de Aaron Judge y no se sabe cuanto dinero más estan los Yankees dispuestos a ofrecer. La lista de equipos que pretenden a "El Juez" es larga y llena de muchos lujos. Entérate también, de las actuaciones destacadas en la jornada de ayer en Grandes Ligas, de bateadores como Jurickson Profar, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmitd, Yordan Alvarez, Austin Hayes, Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk y Adam Duvall, así como otra joya monticular de Shohei Ohtani. De todo eso y más, trata nuestra edición de hoy en Baseball News, tu noticiero numero 1 de beisbol de MLB.

Blake Murphy is joined by MLB.com's Julia Kreuz to discuss Alejandro Kirk's All-Star candidacy, which other Jays fielder could join the team, why Jordan Romano might get the nod, and if Gabriel Moreno has lived up to the hype since getting called up (04:56). Former Raptors forward and Milwaukee Brewers fan Sam Dekker jumps on to chat about his decision to pursue basketball over baseball, his relationship with George Springer, and how he relates to Rowdy Tellez's career in the Majors (26:13). MLB.com's Mike Petriello stops by to break down the effectiveness of the shift, the disparity in Jordan Romano's home and road splits, and his early take on how he sees the trade deadline playing out (50:04). To wrap up, Blake tees-up the weekend series against the Brewers (01:17:23).  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.

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show JD & Ailish are joined by Sportsnet play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman (00:52) to talk about the state of this Jays team, potential bullpen solutions, the starters, and the continued great play of Alejandro Kirk. Blake Murphy then rejoins the gang for a Wednesday edition of Wake 'n' Rake (18:32). They re-litigate last night's Wingsanity and take a look at the Stanley Cup finals. 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.

Hour 3 to wrap up a Wednesday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys are joined by TSN MLB and Blue Jays Analyst Steve Phillips to chat about the Jays win over Chicago and the hot bat of Alejandro Kirk. As well TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger stops by to chat Paul Maurice and the Leafs offseason plus we make our picks for the Travelers Championship brought to you by TaylorMade.

Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) & Chad (@ChadYoung) are joined by Matt Heckman of FanTrax and Prospects Worldwide to talk about his xwRC+ metric, highly ranked pitching prospects, and balancing injury vs. ETA for hitting prospects. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. 3:27 - xwRC+, featuring Yasmani Grandal, Joey Gallo, and Alejandro Kirk  9:06 - Matt's favorite keeper league is and Ottoneu points league with a unique offseason twist 12:25 - Still high on Josh Jung 14:52 - Matt's ranking features a number of pitchers at the top - Grayson Rodriguez, Daniel Espino, Taj Bradley, and May Meyer - what he likes about those guys and why they are staying above some top offensive prospects. 19:34 - Where would Shane Baz be? 20:19 - Chad wants to know what he is missing on Cade Cavalli? 24:07 - Nick Yorke, Noelvi Marte and handling far off prospects in Ottoneu 30:20 - How much does org matter in rating prospects for fantasy 33:59 - What to make of Triston McKenzie? 41:04 - Where do the three of us stand in the Keep or Kut Listener H2H league? 46:52 - Matt is betting on Tyrone Taylor. 50:15- Thinking about our keepers for that listener league Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Chris and Eric dive into a lot of fun topics and players in this episode including the return of elite Sevy & Wheeler, what's wrong with Buehler, and some surging Dodgers arms before talking about the legitimately of Christopher Morel and if Alejandro Kirk is a top-5 catcher. Then, after the break, the duo discusses plenty of notable prospects including a six-pack of elite prospects that have been struggling this season including Noelvi Marte, Kahlil Watson, and Jack Leiter.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy and Vol For Life. On part 1 of today's program, Chase is joined by Locked on Blue Jays' Ben Shulman to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays, if Toronto can still win the AL East, if Alejandro Kirk is for real, Vladamir Guerrero Jr.'s 2022 season, George Springer being the team MVP to this point, Kevin Gausman's brilliance and Matt Chapman's defense at third and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Ben Shulman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Perez just keeps rolling right now (1:05)! Alejandro Kirk blasted a double dong. ... Luis Castillo did something different on Tuesday and he was awesome (13:05)! ... Let's fire up the June 1 edition for the Worry-O-Meter (17:00) for Salvador Perez, Marcus Semien and others. ... What do we do with Charlie Morton (30:35)? ... News and notes (37:28): Wander Franco landed on the IL and more. ... Andrew Vaughn or Christian Walker if you need a hitter (44:22)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (49:45). Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Fantasy Baseball Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-baseball-today?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-baseball-collection Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices