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Ben and Brent are back on the airwaves to chat about the Blue Jays, who seemed to find their game last night in Colorado as they beat the Rockies 15-1 with 25 hits as a team. The hosts dive into why yesterday's “get right” game was much needed by Toronto against MLB's lowliest team. They get in another good start from Eric Lauer, Daulton Varsho's first home run since returning, and of course, Bo Bichette, who remains red hot since the All-Star break. B&B also have a spirited debate on what expectations should be for the club's superstar, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In the back end of the hour, the a.m. duo check in with Jensen Lewis (29:00), former MLB pitcher and now co-host of VSiN By the Books. The multi-Emmy Award winning host and analyst weighs in on the Blue Jays, their starting rotation, the addition of Shane Bieber at the deadline, and if the American League East is theirs for the taking.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 weekend crew is here to recap another series sweep for the Boston Red Sox, who are now 11 games over .500 and fast approaching the top spot in the American League East.How did they get there? A little bit of everything. Sloppy baseball, clean baseball, squandered opportunities, timely hitting, etc.The crew talks about what was a blah deadline on paper but acknowledge there's intrigue with both Steven Matz and Dustin May. Regardless, there needs to be something done about Walker Buehler in the rotation.Oh, and Trevor Story is back.Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg
Ben and Brent hit the air on Monday with thoughts on the Blue Jays, who despite just missing a sweep of the Tigers, are MLB's best overall team with a 63-43 record! The hosts get into the 6.5 game lead they've established atop the American League East and what can be taken away from the three out of four wins in Detroit this weekend. They discuss Max Scherzer maybe having his best outing of the season in the series finale loss, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette seemingly heating up at the plate at the same time. The a.m. boys also chat about the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class who had their day over the weekend, and how amazing and polarizing Ichiro Suzuki is. B&B share their view on what Aaron Judge's trip to the IL means for the second-place Yankees, before reviewing the Happy Gilmore sequel!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.
July 25, 2004, a record number of Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown to witness the Induction of Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor. In all, 53 living Hall of Fame members are on hand for the ceremony.July 25, 1978, the New York Yankees name Bob Lemon as manager, jettisoning Billy Martin. Under Lemon's leadership, the Yankees will erase a nine-and-a-half-game deficit and win the American League East on their way to the World Championship.July 25, 1966, Casey Stengel and Ted Williams are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Both men make memorable speeches in Cooperstown. Williams calls for the election of former Negro leagues stars to the Hall of Fame. Five years later, Satchel Paige will become the first Negro Leagues standout to take his place in Cooperstown. Stengel amazes the crowd with his recollections of his nearly six decades in baseball.July 25, 1955, the largest contingent of living Hall of Famers to date congregate in Cooperstown for the Induction Ceremony. The new members include: third baseman Home Run Baker, center fielder Joe DiMaggio, catcher Gabby Hartnett, pitcher Ted Lyons, catcher Ray Schalk, and pitcher Dazzy Vance. A record crowd attends the ceremony, many coming to cheer on DiMaggio, one of the most popular players of his era.July 25, 1941, Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th game, a 10-6 decision over the Cleveland Indians. Despite giving up 12 hits, Grove becomes the sixth pitcher in the modern era to reach the milestoneJuly 25, 1883, future Hall of Famer Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn pitches a 1-0 no-hitter against Worcester. Radbourn wins 48 games that season, and 309 in his career.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out. Trivia is provided by -Horseshide TriviaMentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts
Josh recaps another home series win for the Blue Jays against the New York Yankees to take control of the American League East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Blue Jays won another series with the New York Yankees this week, and we can't avoid getting into a check of the immaculate vibes to kick off the show. But that's not what we're here for. The Jays are in the driver's seat in the American League East somehow, with their sights set on possibly even being a top seed in the league and getting a bye past the dreaded Wild Card Series. But they're in need of reinforcements, and with a week to go to the trade deadline, we preview some of the names they'll potentially be looking at—focusing mostly on players brought up in Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan's recent top 50 deadline candidates for ESPN. (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45568636/ranking-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-alex-bregman-jarren-duran)FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, SUPPORT US AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss trade options and philosophy of Mike Elias and Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
Jason Collette of RotoWire and FanGraphs joined Chrystal to talk Tampa Bay Rays baseball, preview the series, and catch up on what's happening around the league. Here is what they talked about: What's new with the Rays? Steinbrenner Stadium and the idiosyncrasies of playing at a smaller (and dome-less) ballpark Rating the offseason and addressing needs at the quickly approaching trade deadline The Rays need bullpen arms Is there any wiggle room in the American League East? Making the playoffs in a tight division The downfall of the Baltimore Orioles Pitching matchups The threat that is Yandy Díaz Can the Rays control the running game by staying aggressive on the base paths? Keys to winning the series Fears heading into the series Bullpen vs. bullpen is close games The Blue Jays are finally better Cal Raleigh — a pleasure to have on our screens How are the Astros still in first place? And moreover, how are the Brewers in second place with no offense? Charlotte Knights and Tim Elko You can follow Jason on Bluesky. He also has a weekly column for all your fantasy baseball needs on RotoWire. Lastly, you can listen to his podcast The Sleeper and the Bust on FanGraphs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Toronto Blue Jays enter MLB's "2nd Half" in the lead of the American League East. The upcoming schedule is a meat grinder as the Jays host the San Fransisco Giants and New York Yankees before a trip to Detroit to face baseball's top team.The guys discuss the draft, injury updates, potential spots to upgrade via trade, and the schedule ahead. Will George Springer get hot again? Can the rotation continue to give this team a chance to win?
The Blue Jays are headed out of the All-Star Break and toward the trade deadline in first place in the American League East. They're incredibly well-positioned to hit the gas pedal and strengthen their roster before the end of the month—and that's without even talking about some big names due to return from injury—even if we maybe don't quite fully understand how, exactly, any of this has happened.This week we take a look at everything that's brought us here, where we expect to see regression, which trends seem most durable, and set things up for what could be the most exciting home stretch the club has had in years.FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE AND WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, SUPPORT US AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the All Star break and the Baltimore Orioles are entrenched in the cellar of the American League East. With the trading deadline looming and a big offseason ahead for Camden Yards renovations and upgrades, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what's happening off the field and how this woebegone franchise will sell credibility for the moves ahead given the disastrous early ownership tenure of David Rubenstein and the evaporating leadership of the front office. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last place Orioles off the field and selling credibility for moves ahead first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
Daniele and Brent continue into the second hour with a look back at Blue Jays' manager John Schneider's entertaining ejection from the weekend in Sacramento. They take a look at the state of the rest of the American League East and which team could be looking to make a deep postseason run. The pair highlight the Red Sox amid their recent surge and discuss if they can continue to stay hot heading into the trade deadline. The hosts also talk about the Baltimore Orioles' lack of success, the regression of some of their big-name players and prospects, as well as their reluctance to spend money on the team. Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (30:45) checks in from the All-Star Game in Atlanta to discuss the Jays' position atop the division, their expectations heading into the second half, and their prospect direction post-draft. They wrap up going over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s play at the plate so far this season and if he could be in for a second-half heater.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.
Guest hosts Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein take the reins on Friday's edition of The FAN Morning Show. Despite their latest game being a loss, the pair start with a chat about the Blue Jays, who still sit atop of the American League East with a two-game lead over the Yankees. They discuss how the recent run for Toronto has changed expectations of what this team should do ahead of the fast-approaching trade deadline. D&Z examine what would constitute as a job well done by the Jays' front office and would be viewed as a success in eyes of Toronto fans post-July 31st.. In the back end of the hour, the duo discusses a minor trade made late last night by the Maple Leafs, as well as projected No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna's decision to play at Penn State in 2026 and it's impact on junior hockey in Canada (31:11).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 keep the focus on baseball through the final hour of the day. The hosts chat about how the Blue Jays have exceeded their expectations so far this season as they sit atop the American League East. What can they add that won't ruin that cohesion and chemistry? MLB Network's Brian Kenny offers his take on Toronto's resurgence this season, what indicates to him that its real, and which teams they could target as potential trade partners at the deadline. Later, the morning duo bring on their Sportsnet cohort and insider, Shi Davidi (26:00), who is with the team in Chicago. The trio discuss the Jays' current winning streak and maintaining momentum into the All-Star break, along with some names to watch on the trade board.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.
Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich discuss their top plays for today's MLB Card, headlined by a battle of aces in Milwaukee, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers afcing Freddy Peralta and the Brewers. Plus, is there still value on the Yankees top competition in the American League East, to win the division and possibly more? 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
Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich discuss which NFL teams currently have their Super Bowl window open, and debate which of those squads are actually worth a bet to win the whole thing this season. Then, how we're betting today's MLB Card with 10 games on the slate and a conversation surrounding underrated American League East teams in the futures market. The hour wraps with Nick Farabaugh, Steelers Beat Writer for PennLive.com stopping by, to discuss waht he is expecting for the 2025 Steelers and the rest of the AFC North. 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
The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kicks off live from the NHL Alumni Association Classic at Coppinwood Golf Club! The boys start off discussing the steam-rolling Blue Jays who won their eight-straight game yesterday and completed their seven-game homestand sweep by defeating the Angels in three. The hosts give their thoughts on how the Jays managed to take a three-game lead in the American League East over the Yankees and Rays. Does this team feels like destiny is on their side? Ben and Brent question how sustainable this run is, how the team might piece together the bullpen, and how some returning players could interrupt what's going on. The pair wrap up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' offseason including how the roster is shaping up for the season and if there any moves out there that Toronto missed out on.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 this hour of Live Bet Saturday, hosts Grace Remington and Will Hill are joined by Michael Rathburn, Late Night Bets On The Diamond, to talk futures plays to make in the American League East. Grace and Will dive into a packed baseball slate and discuss bets they like. They also preview the NFL season, specifically highlighting the NFC East.
A Hamilton, Ont. man at the centre of a widescale W5 investigation into an alleged sexual assault ring is now facing dozens of additional charges; A Canadian couple’s dream voyage of working remotely on a sailboat while showing their eight-year-old daughter the world came to a sudden end earlier this week when their vessel was blown off course and ran aground on a coral reef; and, contributions from all corners of the Toronto Blue Jays roster have played a massive role in their two-month ascension to the top spot in the American League East.
Following the Yankees getting swept by the Blue Jays, they now are NOT in first place for the American League East. They got some big problems and we're here to break it down. We discuss Anthony Volpe's fall off, Austin Wells's struggles, and why their defense is such an issue once again. Make sure you subscribe so you can keep in tune with all of of our future episodes.
Brent Gunning is joined once again by Daniele Franceschi to share their Blue Jays reactions after beating the Yankees for the third time this week and drawing even atop the American League East. They dive into the factors that propelled them there, especially in a nerve racking game where Toronto's eight-run lead fell apart. B&D focus on Aaron Judge's at-bat in the eight inning that resulted in a game-tying blast and question John Schneider's decision to pitch to him. They also discuss why the Jays need to complete the sweep and move officially ahead of the Yankees as they leave town, instead of falling a game back heading into the weekend, to simply keep the momentum and good vibes going. To close out the hour, the a.m. duo look into NBA free agency with thoughts on some of the moves and money handed out. They concentrate on the situation in Milwaukee with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard in order to acquire Myles Turner, where that leaves Giannis, and the state of the Eastern Conference. 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 turn their attention to the NHL free agency and the current market to start the second hour. The hosts dive into some of the comments made by Brad Treliving yesterday on the network about trying to add at this time of year, as well as clarifying his “DNA” remark at his season-end presser. B&D give their thoughts and feelings on what changing the genetics of this team means and how they can do it. Is subbing out one major player enough? To close the hour, the a.m. duo welcome on MLB Network's Jon Morosi (27:25) to look at how we've ended up with a tie atop the American League East between the Blue Jays and Yankees on July 3rd, along with how “all-in” Toronto should go at the upcoming 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.
Brent and Daniele kick off the final hour with more Blue Jays thoughts as the team sits atop the American League East tied with their opponent tonight, the New York Yankees. The hosts then circle back on the Maple Leafs and discuss the reports that the team may have pursued Brock Boeser in free agency. B&D take some time to examine how fans would have felt about adding him and how he would have fit on Toronto. Mike Futa, SN590's own and two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, weighs in on the free agency market as a whole, some of the signings made, the names still available, and the Oilers' situation. To end the show, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith chats about the first place Blue Jays and break down last night's big win. BNS also shares why they need to complete the sweep tonight over the Yankees to keep the good vibes going and where this recent run puts them heading into the 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.
Ben and Brent follow up on their conversation last hour with Nick Kypreos by continuing to discuss some news and notes from around the National Hockey League. They discuss two trades from the hockey world yesterday with Evander Kane heading to Vancouver and the start of a potential Sabres fire sale. B&B also get into reports on a new CBA shaping up earlier than expected between the NHL and NHLPA which could include more regular season games. To close out the show, the duo check in with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (26:55) to take a quick look around the majors. They chat about Max Scherzer's Blue Jays return, along with the state of the American League East and where Toronto's divisional rivals currently stand.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.
Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There's been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend. The post Nestor loses his mind on Luke Jones about the seemingly infinite awfulness of the Baltimore Orioles franchise in 2025 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
President Trump deploys two thousand National Guard troops to quell protests over Immigration raids near Los Angeles. Another plot twist in President Trump and Elon Musk's fallout. With the Red Sox trailing the New York Yankees by more than ten games, it doesn't look like much of a race in the American League East. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.
Over the past two years, our pal and longtime writer and author John Eisenberg has unraveled the history of the Baltimore Orioles via his Bird Tapes on Substack and a series of new conversations with the legends of Birdland. Here, he joins Nestor to discuss the sudden unraveling of whatever Mike Elias had built and the uncertainty of new ownership with David Rubenstein as the Orioles have fired their longtime manager and sit mired in last place in the American League East. The post John Eisenberg discusses weight and responsibility of getting Orioles history told from the authors of tale and tapestry first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
The Baltimore Orioles took two of three in Anaheim and return home to Camden Yards looking for signs of life in a disappointing season. Luke Jones and Nestor talk about the bats and arms and realities for a team mired in last place in the American League East. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles revival in Anaheim as Birds return home in last place first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
00:00-20:00: BallNine's Kevin Kernan chats Ichiro and Sabathia heading to Cooperstown, the up and down Yankees, Aaron Judge needing a big time October, the horrendous American League East, the amazing Freddie Freeman, greats of the game just wanting one game in the big leagues and more.
JD teases the Maple Leafs' weekend in Florida with a chance to return home with a Conference Finals berth (00:00). Frank Seravalli (10:00), hockey insider and president of content at Daily Faceoff, discusses why he chose the Panthers to beat the Leafs, William Nylander's contract value and the decline in Auston Matthews' production. JD and Frank also debate how the Leafs can judge their core and if Matthew Knies is a NHL unicorn. Former MLB all-star and MLB analyst at TBS, Curtis Granderson, gives his thoughts on the tension between the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers, if the American League East is the worst division, the Blue Jays' outlook when it feels like Groundhog Day, and his experiences as a Toronto Blue Jay (51:00). Ryan Goins, former Toronto Blue Jay and current Los Angeles Angels infield coach, joins the show to chat about players getting called up from the minors at younger ages, how development has taken a back seat to results, fun memories from the 2015 Jays season and being a professional athlete in Toronto (1:21:30).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.
Ryan and Dustin are back with a sports-packed episode of "No Credentials Required"! They dive into the American League East standings, where the New York Yankees are leading the charge, while Eric Arditti from Barstool Sports shares insights on the Baltimore Orioles' struggles. Then, it's all about the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: the Dallas Stars' comeback, the Winnipeg Jets' thrilling win, and more. Plus, the trio reveals their favorite athletes who wore the number 32 and it's basketball heavy, featuring Blake Griffin, Shaquille O'Neal, and Magic Johnson. And don't miss Eric's tales from the Arena Football League sidelines! No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | www.righteousfelon.com Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq MERCH! Show you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord for more sports chat: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, kicks off the second hour of the show alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. The skipper chats about his team's recent power surge, signs that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heating up, Mason Fluharty's deception on the mound, how to manage the fifth rotation spot, getting Kevin Gausman, Bowden Francis and Andrés Giménez back on track, and his process of getting ready for an evening game. Later on, ESPN's Jeff Passan (24:15) checks in on Guardians ahead of their trip to Toronto this weekend. Jeff also weighs in on Bobby Witt Jr.'s hitting streak, his takeaways from the first month of the Major League Baseball season, the state of the American League East, how the Blue Jays factor in, and Hunter Brown's breakout in Houston.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.
12:10 - Guest: Ryan Fowler, NFL and college football analyst for The Draft Network, on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class, including why running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the player from the class who Fowler is the most excited about, why Croskey-Merritt can challenge Brian Robinson Jr. for the Commanders' RB1 job, why Croskey-Merritt is a true home-run threat, the exceptional footwork of offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., how receiver Jaylin Lane gives the Commanders true home-run potential as both a receiver and punt returner, the possibility of Trey Amos being the Commanders' No. 1 cornerback in the 2025 season and the outlook for linebacker Kain Medrano 34:58 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps' 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens to win the best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, four games to one 43:17 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies 49:31 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-4 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees to win the series, two games to one Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
14:28 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class and more, including whether Josh Conerly Jr. is better as an offensive tackle or a guard in the NFL, why Sikkema likes cornerback Trey Amos so much, how fixable linebacker Kain Medrano's bad tackling is, the potential for both receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make significant impacts and why Sikkema is a big fan of the Commanders' trades for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. 36:07 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-6 walk-off loss at the Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-2 ninth-inning deficit but then blew a 6-5 ninth-inning lead 44:36 - Orioles: thoughts on a 15-3 loss to the American League East-leading New York Yankees The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
12:43 - Commanders: reaction to and analysis of a deal for a Commanders stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., including whether the deal is good for D.C., what the deal getting done says about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and key comments from Harris, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 41:28 - Nationals: thoughts on a 19-5 loss to the Major League-leading New York Mets for a split of a four-game series 48:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show previewing tonight's series opener between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. They begin with thoughts on Daulton Varsho's pending return; where he will slot into the lineup and who will be the odd man out on the roster. The boys move on to tee up this week's pitching matchups including who will get the ball on Thursday, the recipe for Bowden Francis' success tonight, and how to attack opposing starter Garrett Crochet. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (24:42) joins the conversation as news breaks of Daulton Varsho's official return and Will Wagner's subsequent demotion to Triple-A Buffalo. Shi reacts to the roster moves, before diving into Casey Lawrence's potential as a spot starter, options to align the Jays' defence, how to get Andrés Giménez back on track at the plate, where Toronto stacks up in the American League East, and Max Scherzer's status.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 opens this episode with a sneak preview of Hazel Mae's interview with Jeff Hoffman recounting how an at-bat with Bryce Harper helped save his MLB career. Jeff then opens up the "Back Leg Line" to respond to your questions and comments. A.J. Pierzynski (12:47), World Series champion and host of Foul Territory, shares his perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mega-extension, how it changes the perception of Toronto as a free agent destination, and the state of the American League East. Later, JB reacts to Ryan Yarbrough's comments about his split with the Blue Jays organization. Tom Glavine (26:40), two-time Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Famer, joins the show to discuss Spencer Strider's looming return, the strength of Atlanta's rotation when healthy, and Kevin Gausman's recipe for success. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
David Krell is author of "1978: Baseball and America in the Disco Era," (University of Nebraska Press, 2025). His book explores the wild 1978 major league season with features on the American League East race that went to a 163rd game, iconic players from the era like Pete Rose and Dave Kingman and cultural flashpoints from film, TV and music. In this interview, Krell gives us a glimpse into this tumultuous, pivotal year in American history and culture.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains a spoiler if you have not seen "Saturday Night Fever."David Krell's website, Twitter/X. (https://davidkrell.com/) (https://x.com/davidkrell) Errata: Burt Convy was not in the Made for TV movie "Murder at the World Series." "Catfish" Hunter is credited with saying, "When you open a Reggie bar it tells you how good it is."You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including books featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.com/ Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Craig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat) This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.
Ben and Brent start their final hour looking at the NHL standings and projected playoff picture alongside Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports! He shares his view on how things stand, before diving deeper into the Montreal Canadiens' great play of late and if they can carry that momentum into the postseason. To end the week, the a.m. boys are joined by Adnan Virk (25:13) of MLB Network and Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey. The trio discuss the impact of the Blue Jays signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. long term, the leadership core of this team, the importance of pitching in Toronto, and if there's concern over the lack of power early on. They close the show with a chat about how open the American League East is and if the Jays could seize the opportunity. 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 open the final hour of today's show focusing on baseball alongside MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The trio discuss the Jays finally getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension done, what it means for Toronto's future, the role of the closer, and the decision by Toronto to bring in Jeff Hoffman to replace Jordan Romano. To close today, the duo checks in with Sportsnet's own Dan Shulman (25:13) live from Boston to preview the series finale between the Blue Jays and Red Sox. They chat about the keys for Toronto as they set their sights on a four-game sweep, the strength of the team's pitching staff, and if it could be the separator between them and other teams in the American League 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 kick off this off-day episode celebrating the Blue Jays' sweep of the Nationals to push them atop the American League East! The guys start off with thoughts on how the switch to playing outdoors could impact Toronto's young players as the team heads to New York to take on the Mets. They also chat about the team's standouts and surprises from the first week, the Dodgers' winning ways to kick off the season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s form early on. Joe Siddall (24:00), former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys on the heels of the Jays' first homestand of 2025. Joe weighs in on the team's depth contributors, the sustainability of their hot start, early impressions of Alan Roden, George Springer, Bowden Francis, Yariel Rodriguez, Anthony Santander, and Guerrero, before sharing his expectation for the team's upcoming road trip. 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 FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts off with final takeaways from the Maple Leafs' dominating win last night. Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith shifts the conversation to tomorrow's Opening Day extravaganza to help preview and project the Blue Jays this year. The trio dive deep into all things Jays including the lineup, the new additions, the pitching staff, and if there could be a last-minute Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension coming. To close the show, the boys bring on friend of the show, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (25:50), to look around the majors. They touch on just how dominant the Dodgers could be, before making the case why the American League East is still the toughest division in 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.
The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour dissecting two Toronto teams at different, pivotal points of their seasons. First up, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning check in with Sportsnet's own Leafs reporter, Luke Fox! They dive into the remaining schedule for Toronto that will feature a battle for the Atlantic Division, before discussing why tonight could be a Scott Laughton “revenge” game against his former team that could help him find his footing with the Blue and White. To close today's show, the hosting duo are joined by MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian (28:32) ahead of tomorrow's "baseball eve". The trio preview the start of the season and make their projections for the Blue Jays, the American League East, and the World Series favourite Dodgers.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.
Aram and Peter talk about Roki Sasaki's impressive Dodgers debut before getting into some Sandy Alcantara trade discussion and an American League East Preview!Intro: 0:00Roki Sasaki: 1:32Sandy Alcantara Rumors: 14:15Big Announcement: 26:12Yankees: 29:51Orioles: 50:30Red Sox: 1:07:53Rays: 1:21:46Blue Jays: 1:34:11Final Predictions: 1:44:55Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Check out our LinkTree!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's episode sorting through the Blue Jays' spring training lineup ahead of this afternoon's game against the Orioles. The pair chat about Anthony Santander's arrival to Dunedin and his critique of how Kevin Gausman and José Berríos pitched to him in 2024, before opening up the 'Back Leg Line' to answer listener questions! Later on, former MLB manager and host of the Book of Joe podcast, Joe Maddon joins the program (26:35)! He discusses the evolution of spring training, what goes into managing players on a walk year, how the Jays stack up in the American League East, and the Yankees finally allowing players to grow beards. 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 Red Sox show from out of left field begins its annual preview of the American League East with a trip to Canada. Toronto Blue Jays Twitter correspondent and friend of the program Spencer (@spen______, with 6 underscores, on Twitter) joins us to discuss the fallout of the failure to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the hopes for the Jays' 2025 campaign, and more! (22:22) ALSO: -Jake's high on hopium as Spring Training gets off to a nice start (3:04) -The aftermath of the Rafael Devers comments from last week; spoiler: it's a nothingburger (1:20:21) -Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer love romcoms and general movie chatter as the Oscars approach (1:24:23) All of that and more on this edition of Pod On Lansdowne! Follow the show and its co-hosts on social media! The show is @PodOnLansdowne, and the co-hosts are @FitzyMoPena, @LiamFennessy_, and @JakeWallinger. Got a question or a comment that you want featured on the show? Call out voicemail line by dialing 617-420-2431! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the show with Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Buck Martinez, who discusses Max Scherzer's first spring training start today, what fans can expect from him, how his new relationship with Alejandro Kirk will play out, forecasting Yariel Rodriguez's bullpen season, and the Blue Jays' biggest questions and new additions. In the second half of the hour, Jon Morosi (28:26) of the MLB Network joins the show to discuss Nolan Arenado's trade scenario with the St. Louis Cardinals, how the team needs to get back to winning, and how the Boston Red Sox can be a major threat in the American League East.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Ben Verlander talks about all the drama coming out the American League East. First, Ben talks about the drama coming out of Boston with Rafael Devers claiming that he will not move off third base after the Red Sox just signed Alex Bregman. Then, Ben discusses the news that the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were unable to come to a contract extension by Guerrero's deadline and he will become a free agent at season's end. Ben answers some fan questions and more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:35 INTRO 01:35 - 13:00 BOSTON RED SOX DRAMA 13:00 - 15:00 NO CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR VLAD JR. 15:00 - 29:45 FAN QUESTIONS 29:45 - 32:08 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Commanders: breakdown of the latest injury report for the Commanders' game at the Arizona Cardinals...and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including Kingsbury on why quarterback Jayden Daniels has committed no turnovers over his first three NFL regular-season games and telling words from Whitt on the state of the Commanders at cornerback Guest: Pro Football Focus data analyst Dalton Wasserman on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great performance in the Commanders' 38-33 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, why Wasserman had Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, how Daniels compares with other 2024 rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, why Daniels and Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are a good match, what the Commanders are facing in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and more Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Arizona Cardinals...and a pick for the game College Football: GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Maryland-Indiana, Navy-UAB, Virginia Tech-Miami, James Madison-Ball State, Old Dominion-Bowling Green and Liberty-Appalachian State Nationals: discussion of the legacy of starting pitcher Patrick Corbin with the Nats and much more from a 7-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals in a game that featured Corbin's final start of his six-year, $140 million contract with the Nats Orioles: thoughts on a 10-1 loss at the American League-leading New York Yankees to clinch the American League East for the Yankees and keep the Orioles' magic number to clinch the American League's top wild-card spot at one Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you You can win a $500 gift card at BlueWirePods.com/Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices