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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-9 win over the Reds to take the series in Cincinnati! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big comeback - after being down 5-0 early on, how did the bats stage the comeback against Zack Littell and company? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Addison Barger - will this offence stay hot going forward? Plus, they get into a gutsy start from Shane Bieber, discuss the bullpen giving up some runs late (again), and look ahead to the Yankees series beginning Friday. 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.
Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (0:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker in-studio to chat about the pitching incident between Houston Astros' starter Framber Valdez and his catcher César Salazar, what he expects from Shane Bieber in his third start since coming off the IL, how he views the Jays handling Jose Berrios' struggles against the Cincinnati Reds, Trey Yesavage's future in Buffalo, who will become Toronto's second hitter in the lineup in October, how Bo Bichette has controlled his 'aggressiveness' at the plate and Alejandro Kirk's season catching. Then, ESPN's Jeff Passan (27:44) stops by to give an early look at the Jays' weekend clash with AL East rivals New York Yankees, how the Yankees have climbed back into the standings behind Toronto, Boston Red Sox's Roman Anthony rookie year coming to a halt, why Bieber might not be far from becoming the Jays' number one pitcher and his view on Framber Valdez's seemingly intentionally pitching his catcher. 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, Ben Ennis and Sam McKee welcome Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman to discuss Jose Berrios' recent performance, the upcoming series against the Yankees, and the team's rotation. They also evaluate the Jays' challenging schedule and Dans thoughts on team MVP and Alejandro Kirk's contributions. Next, Jason Gregor (28:45) of the ‘Jason Gregor Show' joins to talk about his experience at a Blue Jays game, the ongoing Connor McDavid contract situation, and the current atmosphere in Edmonton regarding the Oilers' chances for contention. The hosts wrap up by sharing their insights on McDavid's situation.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Brewers broadcaster Josh Maurer to discuss Pat Murphy's impact on team culture, who's closing games for the Brew Crew and their play since winning 14 in a row. MLB Network's Greg Amsinger (26:36) pops in to give his thoughts on Shane Bieber, Alejandro Kirk's new deal that's looking pretty good now and Kyle Schwarber's MVP candidacy. Following that, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (50:04) talks about the bullpen struggles and how the starting rotation will play out the rest of the season. Lastly, MLB.com's Mike Petriello (1:15:25) talks about George Springer's season and the uniqueness of how Milwaukee has built its roster into a contender. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap all the chaos in Wednesday night's Blue Jays win. They give their thoughts on Eric Lauer's start, Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl providing big outs, Barger's huge 8th inning double, Ty France's pinch-hit home run and more. Following that, former Blue Jay and new member of the Brewers' Wall of Honour, John Axford (29:43), reflects on his memorable weekend and MLB career. 2011 MLB All-Star Alex Avila (50:18) breaks down why Alejandro Kirk is a top-tier catcher, catching Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber's nasty stuff. Lastly, Amazin' Avenue's Richard Staff (1:17:51) updates on the Mets and previews the MLB debut of Canada's Jonah Tong on Friday.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.
In dieser Woche schauen wir ein wenig in die Zukunft. Wir besprechen das aktuelle Playoff Picture, das Schedule 2026, sprechen endlich über Alejandro Kirk. Schlechte Nachrichten mussten die Rangers und Phillies diese Woche verkünden, dafür gibt es bei den Astros gute Nachrichten. Die Orioles schauen in die Zukunft und die Mets ziehen ein weiteres Pitching Prospect hoch. Zum Schluß freuen wir uns, dass Ron Washington wieder gesund ist. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann macht dies gerne bei Steady Du findest uns bei Instagram, BlueSky. Play Ball!
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to begin Tuesday's show. JD opens with thoughts on live events in the city on the heels of Oasis' concert at Rogers Stadium, before getting into the issues with PitchCom during the Blue Jays latest victory in their series opener against the Twins (00:00). They break down Shane Bieber's Blue Jays debut in Miami after missing nearly two seasons to Tommy John surgery, and project how Bieber can elevate the Jays chances in the American League, and they also praise Alejandro Kirk for his performance in 2025 after getting his contract extension in the off-season (15:35). Later, the guys look at the Blue Jays bullpen additions in Seranthony Domínguez and Louie Varland, and continue the conversation on what the pitching staff will look like in the playoffs (33:10). 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' 10-4 win over the Twins to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence breaking through, including Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk both going yard off Joe Ryan. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. driving in two runs in his return to the starting lineup, Nathan Lukes with a two-RBI night, and Max Scherzer giving up four earned runs over six innings of work. Plus, how important is it this year of all years for the Jays to win the division and get a first-round bye? 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.
Ben and Daniele continue talking baseball into the second hour of Tuesday's program. The hosts discuss the latest reports on Anthony Santander and his possible return to the Blue Jays active roster. What would his role be with the team? Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher turned Sportsnet analyst, offers his insight into why the Jays seemed to dominate Joe Ryan last night, the starting rotation's recent success, and the importance of Alejandro Kirk. The trio also chat about how catcher's deal with umpires around the league, before brainstorming some ideas of how to improve PitchCom. Next up, MLB Network Insider, Jon Morosi (25:25), checks in on the standings and evaluates which teams' pitching staffs are poised to have the most success in the postseason. Jon wraps up with thoughts on the American League MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh.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.
On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Shan Virjee break down the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-4 Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Twins! The guys share their thoughts on what they saw from Alejandro Kirk and if he's one of the most underrated players in baseball, and break down the team's 2026 season schedule!(25:38) The guys take a look at the Flames' 2025-26 line combinations and debate their thoughts on what could be the biggest positional battles we see coming out of Training Camp!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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.
Send us a textSure we talked about #Yankees 9 home runs in one game last week - that's the 2nd time it's happened this season which is a first! #Phillies Zach Wheeler has surgery and is out for the season - awful. #Brewers #Cubs #Dodgers #Padres are all good teams and will be tough in the playoffs. #Tigers Tarik Skubal and #RedSox Garret Crochet are pitching horses which is more special than ever. #Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk steals his first base ever after 2,000+ games! #Rangers continue to disappoint. #Orioles sign another catcher to an 8 year deal after one week in #MLB. Huh? What happened to Adley Rutschman? Our stat of the week is good ole fashioned batting average. #NationalLeague has had batting champions for 150 years, the #AmericanLeague for 125 years. Do we really want to pull away from that long and amazing history? Batting average may not be the be-all and end-all offensive stat but we think it's still important. Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!SummaryThe conversation delves into various aspects of baseball, including the impact of injuries on team performance, potential realignment and expansion in the league, changes in broadcasting and fan experience, the contrasting situations of the Yankees and Mets, the evaluation of young talent, and the evolving significance of batting average in modern baseball.TakeawaysInjuries can significantly alter the competitive landscape of the season.Realignment and expansion are on the horizon for Major League Baseball.Broadcasting changes are complicating the fan experience.The Yankees and Mets are facing different challenges this season.Evaluating young talent is crucial for team success.Batting average is becoming less significant in evaluating player performance.Teams are looking for ways to maximize their playoff chances.The importance of pitching depth is highlighted in team strategies.Fan engagement is affected by the complexity of game broadcasts.Historical context of batting titles remains relevant in discussions. TitlesInjury Impact and Season OutlookRealignment and Expansion in BaseballSound bites"We don't want to share insights too early.""It's going to be hard enough now.""You could sit the guy right now."Chapters00:00 Injury Impacts and Season Outlook01:39 Realignment and Expansion in Major League Baseball04:59 Broadcasting Changes and Fan Experience08:48 Yankees and Mets: A Tale of Two Teams11:53 Pitching Challenges Across the League14:39 Evaluating Young Talent and Future Prospects18:50 The Evolution of Batting Average in Baseballwww.almostcooperstown.com
Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER for Shane Baz and Tanner Bibee (2:55). ... Cristopher Sanchez is making his case for NL Cy Young (9:40). ... David Peterson bounced back and the Yankees blasted nine homers (12:34). ... News (21:27): Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start Wednesday with shoulder fatigue. ... Bryson Stott and Alejandro Kirk are picking things up (31:05). ... Any interest in Jameson Taillon, Emmet Sheehan and Tomoyuki Sugano (41:52)? ... Are Max Scherzer and Jacob Lopez in the Circle of Trust (39:18)? ... These two young bats are emerging (48:33). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (53:21). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win over the Pirates to even the series at one game apiece in Pittsburgh! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the six innings of one-run ball from Max Scherzer - how big is it for him to grind through while also throwing more than 100 pitches for the first time since 2023? They also discuss George Springer smashing a two-run bomb, Alejandro Kirk with three RBI including a two-run bomb of his own, and Jeff Hoffman working efficiently to close down 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.
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee are back for a midweek edition of The FAN Morning Show! The hosts start with thoughts on an impressive bounce-back win for the Blue Jays in Pittsburgh led by George Springer and Max Scherzer. The pair dive deeper into both players' resurgences in 2025 and ponder where the team would be without them. They examine Mad Max's recent stretch of quality starts and debate if he's the ace of the staff at the moment (at least until Shane Bieber's debut Friday). The pair also touch on Alejandro Kirk and his continued importance to the team playing winning baseball. In the back end of the hour, the guys review the new Dallas Cowboys documentary that released yesterday and dig into football in the ‘90s, before offering their take on how to fix the PGA Tour Playoffs and Championship. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend where Alejandro Kirk was the hero on Friday, Myles Straw showed his power, George Springer returned to the leadoff spot and Jose Berrios struggled on Sunday. Hannah Mears (29:44) of SportsNet Pittsburgh talks Paul Skenes and the Pirates ahead of the series opener today. Afterwards, Erik Kratz (53:06) of Foul Territory bounces around the MLB and give his thoughts on the Blue Jays' roster and if John Schneider will win AL Manager of the Year. In the final segment, Blake and Julia take your texts on how a potential 6-man rotation shakes out (1:22:59).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.
Dans ce 28ième épisode de la saison 2025, Alain Usereau et Marc Griffin discutent des sujets suivants:⚾️ Joey Loperfido et Alejandro Kirk chez les Blue Jays⚾️ la blessure de Zack Wheeler⚾️ l'actualité chez les Rangers du Texas⚾️ la blessure de Max Muncy chez les Dodgers⚾️ un nouveau venu chez les Red Sox qui pourrait tasser Abraham Toro...⚾️ on semble avoir la bonne recette chez les Brewers de MilwaukeeNe ratez pas les segments «La carte de baseball de la semaine» et «Au cercle d'attente». Nous vous invitons à répondre à La question de la semaine sur notre page Facebook:
Sho Alli and Roger Lajoie break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rangers to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk driving in four of the team's six runs and adding his first career stolen base as well - how do the Jays continue to get contributions from every part of their lineup? They discuss Jeff Hoffman slamming the door to end the game, Chris Bassitt holding it down to get through five innings allowing three runs, and John Schneider's case for Manager of the Year. Plus, they briefly discuss George Springer hitting a home run and Shane Bieber getting through seven scoreless innings down in Buffalo. 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 is joined Wednesday by guest host Daniele Franceschi. They begin with the Blue Jays, who kicked off this important homestand with a big win over the Cubs. They get into what led to Toronto being the first team in the American League to get to 70 wins on the season and look back on some of their incredible stats at the Rogers Centre this year. B&D look at the offense last night fueled by Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho and of course, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They focus on Vladdy's season at large, as well as if he could be heating up down the stretch. In the back end of the hour, today's a.m. pairing dive into an interview from former Maple Leafs GM, Kyle Dubas, where he openly talks about his time in Toronto and specifically, how it ended. They break down his comments regarding the need to try to control the media narrative in T.O. market and why it can be detrimental in the long run.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 and Daniele reset on the Blue Jays to start the second hour. The hosts get into Mark Shapiro's comments yesterday and take some time to look both back at his time here, as well as look ahead to what the future holds for the team's President and CEO. Next the pair welcome on former MLB catcher, now Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph, to get into last night's home win over the Cubs and the season overall for the now 70-win club. The trio break down the difference in the offense this year under David Popkins, along with how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk have benefitted. Later, B&D look at the Hard Knocks franchise for the NFL, if it's still the hype machine it once was, and why other professional leagues like the NHL can't seem to capitalize on something like that. This hour wraps with some breaking NFL news as the boys react to new contract being announced!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 are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:05) ahead of the team's weekend series in LA. He shares an update on George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Anthony Santander, the ideal goal Shane Bieber will need to reach before a return to the Majors, balancing playing time for his infielders and managing tough decisions, how he views this matchup against the World Series champs, Vladdy's effectiveness at the plate and how Alejandro Kirk has adjusted to catching new pitchers. Then, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by (36:25) to chat about his expectations for Max Scherzer against the Dodgers, how Jays' pitching matches up against Dodgers' hitting, Schneider's options out of the pen, and whether Bo Bichette will strive against the champs.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 rehabbing pitcher Shane Bieber, Buffalo Bisons catcher Brandon Valenzuela Two of the Blue Jays' trade deadline acquisitions have yet to make their debuts with the big club, and you'll meet them both this week in Deep Left Field! Shane Bieber spoke after his first rehab start in Buffalo, in which he threw five innings against the Syracuse Mets, allowing two runs on five hits with a walk and six strikeouts. You'll hear his comments about how he felt, the whirlwind that sent him from Cleveland to Toronto to Buffalo in three days and what he thought of becoming a Blue Jay. Brandon Valenzuela was acquired in a head-shaking trade with the San Diego Padres, straight up for Will Wagner. The 24-year-old catcher made his organizational debut, catching Bieber in that rehab game, and we caught up with him afterward. The Mexican native discussed meeting Alejandro Kirk, catching Bieber - he said he's never seen anything like it - and the unexpected trade that put him on the road to a potential big-league debut in Toronto. You'll also hear all about the overwhelming, record-setting series sweep in Colorado as well as a short treatise on run differential, since the Jays added 39 runs to it this week!
Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Royals to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bullpen coming through late, including deadline acquisition Seranthony Domínguez - between Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, and the other big names, has the bullpen been re-ordered the way the Jays wanted? They discuss Max Scherzer throwing six innings of one run ball - how long does this have to keep up before he is a real playoff option? Plus, they get into the other deadline moves including Shane Bieber and Louis Varland, Alejandro Kirk's impending return, and Bo Bichette tallying three more hits. 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the show with thoughts on the Blue Jays, who got swept in their double-header in Baltimore yesterday against the Orioles. The hosts break down the games and discuss how much the team is missing Alejandro Kirk and George Springer, along with the importance on Eric Lauer's five-inning start. The duo dive into Toronto's first trade of this deadline and the oddities that come from swapping players with the team you're playing in a double-header. To close the hour, the pair revisit Scottie Scheffler's comments before his recent U.S. Open win and how Tom Brady reacted to it (33:08).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 affiliates.
Ben and Brent begin Tuesday's show talking about the Blue Jays' lackluster game in Baltimore to start their series with the Orioles. Besides the 11-4 loss itself, the hosts discuss the scary moment that took George Springer out of the game and left a question mark for his timeline of return. The duo also chat about Chris Bassitt's off start, if its an indication of pitchers missing Alejandro Kirk, and how it impacts the team's priorities for the quickly approaching trade deadline. Later, the a.m. duo look into a developing story of a high-end reliever that was placed on paid leave as part of a gambling investigation. They wrap up with thoughts on superstar Bryce Harper and Commissioner Rob Manfred's face-to-face discussion regarding the possibility of a MLB salary cap.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays' weekend sweep of the Giants featuring Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido rising to the occasion, Toronto's balanced scoring habits, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s rollercoaster weekend. Bob Lorenz (30:00) of the YES Network sets the stage for the Yankees as they travel to Toronto for a three-game showdown. Sportsnet's own Chris Black (50:22) joins in-studio to discuss the Blue Jays' unsung heroes, the team's platoon of Tyler Heineman and Alejandro Kirk behind the plate, and some trade targets to watch. Michael Baumann (01:18:03) of FanGraphs wraps up today's show with a preview of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On the worst day of the baseball calendar, the Thursday after the ASB, Lou Blasi and Sky Dombroske take a look at some interesting names on the EV Leaderboard as play resumes. They talk about Oniel Cruz, James Wood, Addison Barger, Ben Rice, Nick Kurtz, Jesus Sanchez, Alejandro Kirk, Ryan McMahon, and Kyle Stowers, among others ...
Blake Murphy and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Caleb Joseph (4:38) to chat about a catcher's job with their pitcher dealing with the heat before and during a game, if Vladdy Jr. is 'one swing away' from returning to hitting form, Bo Bichette's ability to create opportunities, Alejandro Kirk taking ownership behind the plate and for the team's infield defence, and the importance of getting a start before an All-Star break. Then, Jays' infielder Ernie Clement joins the guys (26:52) to discuss his transition and balance from being aggressive to patience with his at-bats, playing multiple positions in the infield, Davis Schneider finding his way back onto the team, George Springer's veteran experience, and how the clubhouse is handling the recent stretch of success sitting atop of 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 affiliates.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss to both wrap up the series in Chicago and end their win streak at 10 games. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the John Schneider decision to keep George Springer and Alejandro Kirk out of the starting lineup - why did they sit with an off day tomorrow? They also discuss a tough day for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - should he shoulder more of the blame given the baserunning errors and struggles at the plate in this one? Plus, they look ahead to the trade deadline - could Adrian Houser, the White Sox starter in this game, be on the move - and react to DJ LeMahieu being released by the Yankees. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Blue Jays Analyst Joe Siddall! Joe and the guys discuss the Blue Jays being on a 9 game win streak, how the offence has been transformed, the Jays still needing more from Vladdy, Addison Barger's fantastic year, Alejandro Kirk being named an All Star and more! (24:01) Later, Brendan Parker joins the show to talk Stampede and the offseason for the Calgary Flames. Brendan speaks on the latest from the Rodeo as we are now at the halfway point of this years event, what he has made of the Flames' offseason so far and why a quiet offseason should be viewed as a good thing for the Calgary Flames.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.
Join Jim Tatti and Dave Feschuk for Hour 3 on OverDrive! London Knights Forward and Maple Leafs Prospect Easton Cowan joins to discuss his development camp experience, winning the Memorial Cup with the Knights and gearing up for the season. Foul Territory Host and Former MLBer Erik Kratz joins to dive into the Blue Jays' winning streak, Alejandro Kirk cracking the All-Star Game lineup and Toronto's trade deadline priorities.
Foul Territory Podcast Host Erik Kratz joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' winning streak, the joint collaboration of the roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. heating up, Alejandro Kirk making the All-Star Game, the team's trade deadline approach, Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge's MVP race and more.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Adnan Virk! Adnan and the guys discuss if the Blue Jays should be considered a legit World Series Contender, Alejandro Kirk making his second all star game, what the Jays will look to acquire at the trade deadline, if Jays fans should still have hope for Alek Manoah to return to form, his thoughts on the biggest moves in the NHL offseason and more! (28:59) Later, the guys take your best texts of the day! The guys asked for you to send in your ideal bull names since the first weekend of the rodeo is in the books.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 kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' weekend sweep over the Angels to extend their winning streak to eight games. They get into the Jays' home-field advantage, call-ups Joey Loperfido, Lazaro Estrada and Ryan Burr making an impact, the vibes around the team, and Alejandro Kirk earning All-Star honours. Later, former MLB catcher and host of Foul Territory, Erik Kratz (28:10), weighs in on George Springer's snub from the All-Star game, shares a national perspective of the Blue Jays, discusses the Nationals' decision to fire manager Dave Martinez, 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' 3-2 win over the Angels to complete the sweep at the Rogers Centre to complete a perfect seven-game homestand! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the overall vibes with the team - how good does it feel to see a team get contributions from everywhere, up and down the roster? They also chat about some of the specifics from this game, including Kevin Gausman notching nine strikeouts over 5.2 IP, Ryan Burr's terrific return from the IL, Addison Barger with some late-game defensive theatrics, and Jeff Hoffman locking down the game. Plus, they react live to Alejandro Kirk being named as an American League All-Star reserve by Major League Baseball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
GriffsThePitch.com Columnist Richard Griffin joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays, the team's sweep against the Yankees, the red-hot stretch for the roster, George Springer's dominant run and the MVP of the team, Alejandro Kirk's position, Anthony Santander on the IL, the trade deadline moves, pitching additions that could fit, the AL East division and more.
Headlines and the ABCs of the Mariners - T is for tired; Cal went 0-4 last night and seems tired. Should we be concerned about the home run derby and his participation? - U is for unacceptable- getting picked off at 1st base when you're down 3 is unacceptable. This team has been picked off 11 times this year, 1 shy of the MLB worst (thanks Rockies). - V is for vigorous- The M's have 9 of the top 100 prospects… imagine what they could accomplish if they woke up and made some moves! :30- Leonard Williams has been dissed again… thanks a lot England! The NFL Top 100 of 2025 list is out and Williams was voted #99.. out of 100! What is happening? Are the Dolphins destined for failure this year? :45- It's time to get reckless at Breakfast! We're heading to the WNBA this morning and Chuck thinks he's becoming a Fever fan and it's not because of Caitlin Clark, it's because of Sophie Cunningham She seems to be the only one brave enough to stand up and say what needs to be said about the treatment of Caitlin Clark, WNBA expansion and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio and he chats with John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com. Puck opens the show discussing last night's milestone for Randy Arozarnena, Cal's 33rd home run, George Kirby's performance and Dan Wilson's curious bullpen decision and Puck discusses Jerry Dipoto's decision to trade Geno Suarez. Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio pays his weekly Tuesday visit chatting about the Geno Suarez trade and would Dipoto want to reacquire him? They discuss how much of a break Cal Raleigh needs moving forward and is there a way that Alejandro Kirk beats him out in the fan voting for the All-Star game? Is baseball headed to another work stoppage in 2026? Jim thinks we may be headed there. Lastly, Jim and Puck celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day! John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com stops by for his regular visit to discuss Texas State officially joining the Pac-12 and what there addition means for the conference and what they bring to the conference overall. What are the odds that St. Mary's joins the conference as a basketball only school? Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Puck pleads with Major League Baseball to step in if Alejandro Kirk beats Cal Raleigh in the fan vote which determines who starts in the All-Star game. (1:00) Puck opens the show and chats about….(13:13) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio(41:17) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:14:42) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-0 win over the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Boston! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos blanking the Red Sox over seven innings, allowing just four hits and one walk alongside eight strikeouts - after allowing just one unearned run across two straight starts, has Berríos found a groove? They discuss the late addition of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the lineup, and also get into the continuing terrific play from both Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Guardians to win the rubber match in Cleveland! They take your calls and texts as they get right to Kevin Gausman allowing just two hits, one walk and no runs over eight innings of work - how much does that help the bullpen with not many days off in the coming weeks? They get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit by a pitch in the forearm - is there any danger of him missing time vs. the Red Sox? Plus, they discuss Alejandro Kirk continuing to look good, and with the season (almost) half over, they hand out some letter grades to the team. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas and GVP is on demand! Ben Shulman joins the show and gives his opinions on the Blue Jays including Alejandro Kirk, and the struggles for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Also a dive into the pitching for the Blue Jays with the return of Max Scherzer!(22:56) To wrap up the hour Dumas and GVP get into the details of the Evander Kane trade. What are the Vancouver Canucks thinking, and does this really help them? They also share their thoughts on the Flames and Rasmus Andersson.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 put a cap on the Blue Jays' series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Vlad Jr.'s comfortability in the third spot in the order, Kevin Gausman's reflection on his performances in June and loss to the D-Backs, and how Toronto's front office will look into the pitching market in search of a number two starter. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (24:30) stops by to chat about Nick Sandlin's return to the main roster, Addison Barger's transition into the outfield and up in the batting order, Alejandro Kirk's bat finding a way to the opposite field, and if Gausman will have to tinker with his pitches as he progresses through his career.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 kick off the second hour with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final before going to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions, including whether Vladdy is a 'slow starter,' where Addison Barger fits best, Ernie Clement's potential and much more. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall stops by (28:00) to share why he's not a fan of Vladdy hitting third in the order, the next step in Barger's development, how Eric Lauer has found success with his fastball, whether there's any concern for the bullpen's increased workload and how the Jays have gotten the best out 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 affiliates.
Download and follow Fantasy Baseball Today Express! You can find FBT Express on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Audacy App and wherever else podcasts are found. How to rank Evan Carter, Giancarlo Stanton and Jo Adell? Alejandro Kirk is on fire. Christian Moore or Brady House in deeper leagues? Rather add Lucas Giolito or Jose Soriano? Who are the top saves sources to target? Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to rank Evan Carter, Giancarlo Stanton and Jo Adell? Alejandro Kirk is on fire. Christian Moore or Brady House in deeper leagues? Rather add Lucas Giolito or Jose Soriano? Who are the top saves sources to target? Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Blue Jays' impressive stretch, the bats at another level, Alejandro Kirk elevating his game, Max Scherzer's timeline to return, Bowden Francis' rough outings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking to improve his stance and more.
Andrew Abbott might just be great (2:45)! ... Where did this Jose Soriano start come from (9:45)?? ... The Rangers offense finally came alive (14:10). ... The Brewers are promoting pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski (20:26)! ... News (26:48): Bryce Miller is headed back on the IL. ... Alejandro Kirk or Gabriel Moreno (33:43)? ... Shane Smith turned in a quality start (40:18). ... Let's do a little BUY OR SELL (42:59). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (58:45). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jo Adell is picking things up (3:52). ... Alejandro Kirk is hitting over .380 over the past month (6:09). ... Denzel Clarke had one of the catches of the year (10:39). ... Eury Perez was rusty in his return (13:25). ... News (18:48): Hunter Greene is going for a second opinion on his back and ground. ... Jake Fraley and Max Muncy (ATH) had big games on Monday (26:23). ... Jeffrey Springs racked up the whiffs (28:55). ... Let's get a temperature check on Merrill Kelly, Shane Baz and Yusei Kikuchi (31:47). ... What to do with these six struggling hitters (39:44)? ... Let's do some quick hitters (49:30). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (53:55). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ 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." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's go over the most added players from this weekend! Addison Barger or Christian Encarnacion-Strand? Kyle Teel or Alejandro Kirk? How do we rank Luis Ortiz, Bryce Elder, Mick Abel and Chad Patrick? Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's go over the most added players from this weekend! Addison Barger or Christian Encarnacion-Strand? Kyle Teel or Alejandro Kirk? How do we rank Luis Ortiz, Bryce Elder, Mick Abel and Chad Patrick? Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices