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Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 8-6 comeback win vs. the Cubs to even the series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Louis Varland shutting things down in a six-out save - is he a shoo-in for AL Reliever of the Year at this point? They get into the timely hitting from Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kazuma Okamoto, and Daulton Varsho - does John Schneider also get some credit for his pinch-hit moves? Plus, they discuss the outfield defence from Varsho alongside Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes, Jeff Hoffman keeping it together in the seventh, and what the rotation could look like when Shane Bieber returns on Monday. 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 is on demand! To kick off the hour, Rusic and Rose are joined by former MLBer and Co-host of Blair and Barker Kevin Barker joins the show to talk about how the Blue Jays pitchers preformed in a bullpen game looking at Simeon Woods Richardson and his three scoreless innings, Max Scherzer going on the 15 day IL and if we will ever see him pitch again, how Alejandro Kirk has looked in his return from injury, and what the Blue Jays could do at the upcoming deadline! Later, Later, the guys hit you with their picks of the night in another edition of the Lock of the Day brought to you by Play Alberta! And Intern Connor gives his world cup recap! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:45) to chat about Max Scherzer being placed on the 15-day IL, Braydon Fisher getting the opener spot against the Boston Red Sox, Shane Bieber's most recent rehab outing, how Fenway Park and Wrigley Field affects a hitter's mindset, George Springer hitting his 300th homerun, what impresses him from Miles Straw, Alejandro Kirk's implementation since returning from his injury, if he would consider moving Vladdy down the batting order, and where Addison Barger and Yimi Garcia are at in their respective rehabs. Then, Jeff and Kevin discuss Scherzer's future, Vlad Jr.'s ongoing slump, and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's comments about Jose Caballero's pitch clock antics. 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 Blue Jays continue to search for answers after another frustrating series loss, this time to the New York Yankees. Toronto drops two of three against New York and falling four games below .500 at 34-38. On Game Preview 73 of Flight Deck, host Nick Alberga breaks down Toronto's 8-3 loss in the series finale, including another late-game collapse that has become a troubling trend. We discuss Patrick Corbin's latest outing, the controversial balk call that led to John Schneider's ejection, and the biggest question from the game: why wasn't Louis Varland available in the ninth inning? Looking ahead, the Blue Jays begin a series against the Boston Red Sox with Dylan Cease returning to the mound after a dominant first start off the injured list. Nick previews the matchup between Cease and left-hander Payton Tolle, who has struggled in his last two outings. We also discuss the Blue Jays' frustrating position near .500, whether it's time to panic, and the latest MLB All-Star Game voting results. From Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk receiving major support to surprising names appearing near the top of the ballot, Nick breaks down whether fan voting is the best way to select baseball's stars. 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.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend series against the New York Yankees, why some of their biggest takeaways weren't the lack of extra base hits, whether Alejandro Kirk should have started the second game, growing concerns with how the bullpen performed against New York, Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero's pitch clock antics and John Schneider's thoughts on the issue. Then the guys head to the Back Leg Line to hear from fans about the team and how they played against the AL East-leading 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.
Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) and Zach Worden (@Worden_Zach) break down the Toronto Blue Jays' series loss to the New York Yankees, Alejandro Kirk's return, Patrick Corbin's struggles and more.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win vs. the Yankees to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the return of Alejandro Kirk off the IL, as he had a huge day in the win - is he the most important player on the roster when you consider his work behind the plate as well? What does that do for the team moving forward? They get into Kazuma Okamoto blasting a two-run homer into the fifth deck, the at-bats from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and what they saw in a tough start from Trey Yesavage. 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' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees to even this series at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the two eighth inning decisions that turned this game: asking Ernie Clement to bunt with runners on first and second base and nobody out, and not pinch-hitting for Charles McAdoo with the bases loaded later in the inning. Should John Schneider take more flak for asking Clement to bunt or not inserting Alejandro Kirk into the game? They debate Schneider's role as manager and what modern managers do in today's game, get into Kazuma Okamoto smashing a solo home run off Cam Schlittler, and discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball. 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 Blue Jays found a way to win against the Yankees, taking an 8-5 victory to move one step closer to getting back to .500. On this episode of Flight Deck, Adam Peddle breaks down Toronto's explosive offensive performance sparked by Alejandro Kirk's huge return to the lineup and Kazuma Okamoto's upper deck home run. Adam also dives into why Trey Yesavage is having command issues and if it's something to panic about. Then, we preview the pitching matchup between Kevin Gausman and Cam Schlittler. Can Gausman return to his ace form? Or will Schlittler continue his Cy Young like season? We also discuss what the Blue Jays need to do to keep momentum rolling in this series and Adam's key to victory! We close with Adam's picks presented by bet365. We're 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.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson on his experience around the city ahead of Canada's first World Cup matchup, Alejandro Kirk returning to the Blue Jays' lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive struggles of late, Max Scherzer's role with the club moving forward, and if the offence can turn things around for the second half of the season.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their reaction to the Blue Jays' roster moves including reinstating Alejandro Kirk, recalling Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho placed on the IL and designating Tyler Henieman for assignment before bringing on the Jays' manager John Schneider (2:24). The skipper explains some of the moves, Shane Bieber's status, how he will balance the workload for Kirk and Brandon Valenzuela, if he would consider moving George Springer back to the outfield, Vlad Jr.'s struggles against the breaking ball, if he's had conversations with Max Scherzer about his future, and Trey Yesavage's second outing against the New York Yankees. Then, Jeff and Kevin chat about Bieber's recent rehab start and why fans should trust the management team to handle Scherzer's next steps. 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.
With the Yankees in town, the Blue Jays face some big questions. Arden and Ben discuss Brandon Valenzuela's impact behind the plate (2:04) before wondering which Jays will be all-stars (22:47). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca 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.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week with Sportsnet's Dan Shulman discussing the Blue Jays. They'll cover expectations for the Yankees series, Alejandro Kirk's potential return, and the depth at catcher. They'll also analyze George Springer's performance, Shane Bieber's rotation return, and the impact on the bullpen. Afterward, Sportsnet Soccer analyst James Sharman (28:35) joins to discuss the upcoming home World Cup. He shares his expectations for Canada's team, concerns for their strategy, and looks at player management, particularly for Alphonso Davies. 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.
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi start Friday morning by recapping the Hurricanes' Game 5 victory over the Golden Knights! They share their biggest takeaways including the keys to Carolina's statement win, the impact of Brandon Bussi in goal, Carter Hart's performance and John Tortorella's comments about potentially turning to Aidan Hill. They also touch on Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe case and Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy honors. After the break, Ben and Daniele turn their attention to the Blue Jays on the mend in Buffalo right now. They discuss if Alejandro Kirk will make his return for the Yankees series this weekend, what the correlating roster move will be, Brandon Valenzuela's job security, and the latest on Shane Bieber. The guys close out the hour by looking at the opening round of the Canadian Open! 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 Blue Jays dropped their series against the Philadelphia Phillies after a 7-3 loss, but now turn their attention to a massive AL East matchup with the New York Yankees. On Flight Deck, host Nick Alberga previews game 70 against the Yankees. But first we break down Max Scherzer's milestone night as the veteran right-hander recorded his 3,500th career strikeout, becoming just the 11th pitcher in MLB history to reach the mark. We also discuss George Springer's 1,000th career run scored and why, despite the historic moments, the Phillies' power ultimately decided the game. Next, Thomas Hall joins the program to discuss the key storylines heading into a three game set against AL East foe, Yankees. Alejandro Kirk active for tonight, Tyler Heineman DFA'd and Daulton Varsho added to the IL. Looking ahead, Nick and Thomas preview the matchup between Trey Yesavage and Ryan Weathers, discusses Yesavage's dominance against New York throughout his young career, and asks whether Toronto can take advantage of a Yankees team dealing with major injuries. We close with Nick's picks presented by bet365. We're 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.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Blue Jays star catcher Alejandro Kirk has spilled the beans, he's making his return to Toronto today. Is this the boost the Blue Jays need right before their big series against the Yankees?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayASK US QUESTIONS using the Google Form below & we'll answer them live on the show! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUBMIT TO OUR MAILBAG: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXCct-K0KJNfoVrjo2NCqP4tFHQPWBaoNAAr5aFbRTsVkdUg/viewform?usp=dialogThanks to our Partners:Sports Interaction - http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJNReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Taylor Dingman open Headlines with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Carolina takes a 3-2 series lead over Vegas behind strong performances from their stars and Brandon Bussi in net, Nikita Kucherov officially winning the Hart Trophy, Alejandro Kirk returns ahead of tonight's matchup with the Yankees and Shane Bieber continues his rehab momentum, before closing with Canada's World Cup action against Bosnia and Herzegovina and lineup updates under Jesse Marsch. (25:19) The crew answer all of your questions on another edition of Textline Takeover! The crew shares their thoughts on the World Cup, Canada's chances, life as rabbit, and 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
The Blue Jays pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the season, walking off the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 after a ninth-inning comeback.On episode 13 of Flight Deck, Nick Alberga breaks down Cease's dominance, Zack Wheeler matching him pitch-for-pitch, and an unbelievable ending. Joining the show is Thomas Hall as we discuss Valenzuela's future role once Alejandro Kirk returns, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ongoing slump, and whether the Blue Jays are positioned to make a second-half push as their pitching staff finally starts getting healthy. We also preview Max Scherzer's return to the mound as the veteran looks to build momentum after another injury setback. Plus, we break down tonight's matchup against Jesús Luzardo and what the Blue Jays need to do to secure a series win against one of the National League's top teams. We close with Nick's picks presented by bet365. We're 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.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hour three of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To start hour three, former MLBer and Co-host of Blair and Barker Kevin Barker joins the show to talk about the draft interviews, Kevin shares his draft interview and draft day stories, discuss what the Blue Jays should do with Brandon Valenzuela once Alejandro Kirk returns from injury, and looks at what the Blue Jays are doing with their starting pitchers! (28:39) Later, the guys hit you with their picks of the night in another edition of the Lock of the Day brought to you by Play Alberta! And Intern Connor gives his world cup recap for the day! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele (2:27) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker following some rehab starts from Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber. The skipper outlines the plan for Bieber's second rehab start tonight, what Bisons regulars have learned from the experienced group of starters, Davis Schneider's progress at the plate, and much more. Later, Jeff and Kevin open the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions, including what to expect from Alejandro Kirk when he returns, and what the Jays should do with Scherzer. 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 pitcher Kevin Gausman, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tim Mayza This week in Deep Left Field, we look into the latest Blue Jays news from a 4-3 week, including the returns of Dylan Cease (good) and Max Scherzer (less good) from the injured list and speculate about how the Jays might handle the impending return of Alejandro Kirk, given that Brandon Valenzuela has emerged as one of the team's best hitters so far this season. Kevin Gausman, the only Jays' pitcher to have not yet missed a start this season, joins us to share his thoughts about the team being under .500 but very much in the playoff race as the first day of summer approaches. Gausman also talks about some of his more lightning-rod-type teammates, including Jeff Hoffman, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tim Mayza was back in Toronto this week, but the one-time longest-tenured Blue Jay is now a Philadelphia Phillie. The left-hander reminisces about his Jays days and talks about the ups and downs of life as a reliever in the big leagues. All that, plus a deep dive into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!
Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Max Scherzer recording his 3500th strikeout, his outing and the looming decision at catcher with Alejandro Kirk returning in the coming days. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (29:26) reflects on last season, the atmosphere in the Blue Jays clubhouse and the copious amount of walks he's earned at Triple-A. Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski (50:11), authors of "Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love", discuss the vision behind the book, travels while completing the project, Vladimir Guerrero's struggles, the Boston Red Sox's issues and more. Lastly, Leo Morgenstern (1:21:08) describes why the 2026 season is the year of the left-handed hitter and gives his take on where the Jays stand at midway point of June. 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 Blue Jays continue to tread water, bobbing up and down in the murky waters of a comprehensively underperforming American League. And though they seem to have a Max Scherzer problem on their hands, they'll soon have a catching problem on their hands, and they definitely have Vlad- and Springer-sized problems on their hands, overall, things could certainly be a whole lot worse.And this week we're talking about all of that, plus some love for Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement, the official removal of Jesús Sánchez from Bumwatch (TM), and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Dylan Cease's successful outing following his IL stint against the Phillies, if he has a case to make the All-Star game, why Brandon Valenzuela has solidified his case to remain on the main roster once Alejandro Kirk comes back, George Springer's return to lead-off after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. held his spot for one game, what Vlad Jr. should focus on during his at-bats and expectations for Max Scherzer first start since his injury. Then, ESPN insider and host of Sources Tell, Jeff Passan (30:45), joins the guys to chat about why we haven't seen the best of the Blue Jays yet through June, where Louis Varland ranks among the best closers and relivers this season, Springer's future role, and if MLB will replicate a similar salary cap structure to other leagues. 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 share their reaction to reinstating Dylan Cease to start in their second game against the Phillies and sending Adam Macko to Triple-A, the new batting order with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moved to the leadoff spot, why George Springer won't be an everyday player moving forward, and how Cease should attack the Phillies' hitters. Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the guys (27:55) to chat about why a winning baseball club hinges on Vladdy, why John Schneider made the right decision to shake up the order, how Alejandro Kirk's pending return could affect the roster, specifically Springer, Aaron Judge's extended absence, why the Yankees aren't rushing to trade, and if Tarik Skubal will 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Michael Grange, Sportsnet NBA reporter, to break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals! They discuss the level of concern in New York, Victor Wembanyama's performance, the free throw differential, and where the Knicks can improve heading into Game 4. The guys also chat about the Raptors extending GM Bobby Webster and what it means for this upcoming off-season in Toronto. After the break, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi shares his view on the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss to the Phillies last night. He questions if we reached the end of the line with Patrick Corbin's time in the rotation, what's behind George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles at the plate, and who will be the odd man out once Alejandro Kirk is ready to rejoin 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.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:45) ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies! They discuss the Jays' recent play, the injured players returning this week, the Jays' catcher situation once Alejandro Kirk returns, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the biggest news across the sports world after a busy weekend. They begin by discussing Ailish's takeaways from The NHL Draft Combine. Next, they discuss the Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock for their head coaching vacancy, the injuries Canada Soccer will have to overcome for the World Cup, 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.
Former MLB president and host of 'Nothing Personal,' David Samson (1:08), joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss the Jays' potential solutions for a struggling Jeff Hoffman, the number of voices around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hitting, whether Aaron Judge's injury will up the Yankees' deadline aggression, and why the Tigers should act now on Tarik Skubal after his first rehab stint. Later, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies, discuss the looming returns of Dylan Cease, Alejandro Kirk and Yimi García, and dive deeper into Vladdy Jr.'s mechanics. Finally, they share their expectations for the Jays in their test against Cristopher Sánchez and the Phillies. 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 kicks off Jays Talk+ with former Blue Jays reliever John Axford to discuss the Blue Jays' series win over the weekend, Gunnar Henderson's controversial tag attempt, Brandon Valenzuela's future when Alejandro Kirk returns, Jeff Hoffman's recent struggles, and whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can turn things around (30:40). Later, Todd Zolecki (49:49) checks in on the Phillies and Cristopher Sánchez's rise to stardom. Blake wraps up the show with Levi Weaver (1:17:26) to take a trip around MLB. 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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the week by recapping the Blue Jays' series victory over the Orioles. The guys discuss this series as a potential turning point, the bats finally starting to wake up, and how sustainable this style of play is. They also chat about Ernie Clement's heads up baserunning, Tyler Heineman's future on the roster with Alejandro Kirk's return nearing, Brandon Valenzuela's power surge, and the volume of work for Tyler Rogers and Louis Varland. After the break, the guys break down Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals! They dive into Mitch Marner's rapid-fire hat-trick, the keys to the Golden Knights' marathon win, and how the Hurricanes can respond in Game 4. The guys also weigh in on the Knicks being two wins away from a NBA championship, before wrapping up the hour with the Subaru Golf Report ahead of the Canadian Open! 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 Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win vs. the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the young guys making a difference, as both Brandon Valenzuela and Yohendrick Piñango went yard in a big comeback win - should Valenzuela staying on the big league roster be a done deal at this point when Alejandro Kirk returns? When Addison Barger returns, is the conversation the same for Piñango? Plus, they discuss the late-game usage of the bullpen, whether or not Ernie Clement was on or off the basepaths in the big sixth inning, and get into some imminent returns for the pitching staff, including potentially for Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer over the next few days. 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 Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 6-4 win vs. the Orioles to even the series at one game apiece in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game's biggest star in Ernie Clement - how important is it to see him bring back his terrific defence alongside some timely hitting? Should he be the Jays position player headed to Philadelphia for the 2026 All-Star Game? They also get into Brandon Valenzuela continuing to look great - could there be a scenario in which he splits the catcher and DH roles with Alejandro Kirk? Plus, they discuss Spencer Miles looking great in a bounce-back outing, Kazuma Okamoto staying hot, and get into the curious case of Jeff Hoffman. 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 recap the Blue Jays' second loss to the Braves in Atlanta, why firing manager John Schneider isn't a solution to the Jays' season so far, why the small things during a game are costing the team's performance, Alejandro Kirk's rehab stint with Dunedin Blue Jays, and more. Then, Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time World Series champion Chipper Jones (24:11) joins the guys to chat about the success the Braves have had through 2026, the comparisons to Jones' Atlanta roster, Mauricio Dubón's hitting, Ozzie Albies being able to make contact on both sides of the plate, how Chipper decides to work on hitting left vs. right, Atlanta's pitching staff reading Vlad Jr. well and what he's seeing in his at-bats, and why Walt Weiss is the perfect manager for this 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.
Toronto legend Buck Martinez (3:31) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Braves. He shares his thoughts on the Jays' recent injury-riddled stretch, George Springer's regression, the challenge for John Schneider in 2026, and the first season of ABS. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability, where he discussed Alejandro Kirk's rehab progress and what to expect from call-up pitcher Chad Dallas. Finally, Jeff and Kevin open the Back Leg Line to take your calls and questions, including the bullpen hierarchy moving forward and who the Jays might target at the 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Braves to lose the series in Atlanta. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence once again failing to wake up against Grant Holmes and the Braves pitching staff - what more can be done to fix this? Should John Schneider shoulder more of this blame, or is he doing all he can at this point? They get into the outing from Patrick Corbin and the Jays bullpen, discuss the mid-game acquisition of pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for cash considerations, and also chat about Alejandro Kirk smashing a home run for Dunedin - will his coming return fix this offence? 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 Arden are in Georgia as the Blue Jays tangle with MLB's best team. They seize on some interesting Kevin Gausman comments to consider the Blue Jays' current trajectory (1:00), break down the factors behind which catcher will exit upon Alejandro Kirk's impending return (24:52), and round up some pitching developments including what comes next for Jeff Hoffman (37:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca 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 welcomes Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (1:47) into the studio ahead of Toronto's four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss the positive signs from their series against the Marlins, whether Tyler Heineman's roster spot is safe when Alejandro Kirk returns, how Patrick Corbin has limited the long ball, and Brandon Valenzuela's maturity. Then, Jeff listens in on John Schneider's pre-game availability. Later, ESPN insider and host of 'Sources Tell,' Jeff Passan (29:50) stops by to discuss the state of JUCO baseball, the large divide between the MLBPA and owners' first labour proposals, and why it seems certain that the league is headed for a work stoppage. 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 kick off Thursday morning recapping the Blue Jays' afternoon win over the Marlins. They discussing the impact of Miami's base-running mistakes, the pitching staff's role in the turnaround, the team's low-scoring wins, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power numbers, and Louis Varland's bullpen usage. They also touch on another Blue Jays hitter being hit by a pitch, the lack of retaliation, and Tyler Heineman's future with Alejandro Kirk nearing a return. After the break, they shift to the Canadiens being dominated by Carolina in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. They debate whether the Hurricanes have erased doubts about their playoff reputation and whether Montreal's postseason run has caught up to them. The show wraps with discussion around Victor Wembanyama avoiding punishment for skipping media availability and what that means for the league. 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 post-game edition, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome Blue Jays TV analyst Joe Siddall (3:41) to reflect on Toronto's 2-1 win to close out their series against the Miami Marlins. They discuss Tyler Heineman's franchise-record-setting day as he caught four Marlins stealing, who will be the odd men out when Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk return, and whether Jeff Hoffman's recent form is sustainable. Then, MASN Orioles analyst Roch Kubatko (34:10) stops by with the Jays heading off to Camden Yards, and he discusses the frustrating year so far for the O's, Pete Alonso's fit, Chris Bassitt's first season in Baltimore, and 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.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss the Blue Jays and Marlins' series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's injury timeline, Alejandro Kirk making a return, the turnover of the lineup, the positioning in the AL East, Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber's return and more.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 's injury timeline, Alejandro Kirk nearing a return and the roster turnover on the team. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss Auston Matthews' positive conversation with Mats Sundin and John Chayka, Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg's draft position and the Maple Leafs' head coaching options and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
JD reacts to the Vegas Golden Knights taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter, discusses the minor injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if Patrick Corbin is the Jays MVP so far this season, which position player will be sent down with the nearing returns of Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes, Alejandro Kirk's next steps to returning, what Guerrero Jr.'s expectations were this season, what José Berríos' Tommy John surgery means for the future of the Jays rotation, and if the Jays are serious contenders to trade or sign for Tarik Skubal. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 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 begin the show discussing Davis Schneider being sent down to Triple-A Buffalo and the Blue Jays activating Nathan Lukes for the series opener against the Miami Marlins. Then, they recap the weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jeff Hoffman's performance using his slider, how the Jays' hitters approached Paul Skenes, Alejandro Kirk's light rehab in Toronto, updates with Shane Bieber's progress, and Vlad Jr. getting hit in the elbow. Later, Marlins TV host and reporter Craig Mish joins the guys (31:30) to chat about how he would compare this team to previous rosters, Otto Lopez reaching 70 hits, how far the roster is from competing and winning meaningful games, and if Sandy Alcántara will survive another trade deadline. To wrap up the hour, we hear from John Schneider ahead of their series opener against Miami. 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 talk to Blue Jays manager John Schneider (0:40) ahead of the team's return to the Rogers Centre, where they will host the Pittsburgh Pirates. The skipper shares injury updates, reflects on the Jays' road trip, Andrés Giménez's approach adjustments, Adam Macko's potential, Brandon Valenzuela's game-to-game growth, what a save against the Yankees means for Jeff Hoffman, and much more. Jeff continues on the Friday edition solo, and he weighs in on who will be the odd men out with Alejandro Kirk and Nathan Lukes nearing a return. To close out the week, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan stops by (24:50) to discuss Tarik Skubal's rapid progress after undergoing elbow surgery, whether he'll factor into this year's trade deadline, what Gerrit Cole's return means for the AL East landscape, why teams stay away from high school arms in the draft, and what the Jays can expect from the Pirates this weekend. 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 react to the news that José Berríos has undergone Tommy John surgery before being joined by Pittsburgh general manager and former Blue Jays executive Ben Cherington (13:05) ahead of the Pirates' weekend series in Toronto. He shares his thoughts on the Pirates' season so far, Brandon Lowe's impact, how Konnor Griffin has adjusted to the majors, and Paul Skenes' elite mentality. Then, Jeff and Kevin listen to John Schneider's pre-game availability. Finally, Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (32:02) shares the latest on Alejandro Kirk's status, what the team expects from Trey Yesavage against the Yankees, Daulton Varsho's recent adjustment at the dish, the plan for Spencer Miles and the fifth spot in the rotation, and what the batting order might look like when the team is fully healthy. 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 Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling in-studio to talk the Tigers series, Yohendrick Pinango's hitting, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run, Brandon Valenzuela's play since Alejandro Kirk went down and more. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen (52:49) checks in to contextualize the Detroit Tigers' recent struggles, injuries depleting the roster and reasons for optimism. Afterwards, Emmanuel Berbari (1:17:11) of WFAN 660 dives into Cam Schlittler, filling the void of Giancarlo Stanton and the stakes of their 4-game series against the Blue Jays this 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 affiliate.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! They discuss John Tortorella being fined $100,000 and the Golden Knights losing a 2026 second-round pick. MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Alejandro Kirk's importance and Dylan Cease's strong start. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson on Canada's win at the IIHF World Championship, Mitch Marner's excellence and the Canadiens and Sabres' series and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson joined OverDrive to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles through the season, Jose Berrios' potential surgery, Alejandro Kirk's injury hurting the team, Dylan Cease's impressive stretch and more.
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour Shan and Connor continue to try and put a positive spin on the results from Tuesday nights NHL Draft Lottery results. Then they dive in on the action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night and close the segment with some Jonas Hiller talk. (26:40) Later on, the guys discuss the Jays recent struggles, who needs to step up and who could be sent down when Alejandro Kirk returns. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
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