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On hour two, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning reset on the Toronto Maple Leafs and what led to their current six game-winning streak. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to the Blue Jays, who begin playing spring training games tomorrow with their number one prospect Ricky Tiedemann getting the first start. They also discuss John Schneider as the number one bench boss on the hot seat. Finally, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show (28:39) to get her take on what's stood out so far this spring and what organizational expectations are for Tiedemann. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake!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 kicks off the final Jays Talk Plus of the season with a full recap of the Blue Jays' unceremonious exit from the 2023 MLB playoffs. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath promptly addresses the prominent issue at hand, soon to be known as ‘The Berrios Ultimatum', before taking a look ahead to the looming offseason (12:47). Later on, Blake welcomes former MLB pitcher John Axford to offer his unique viewpoint on the pitching change, and shed some light on the influence of analytics in pre-game choices and when it becomes more fitting to empower the player over the game situation (36:54). In the second hour, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel helps us understand impulsive decisions made at the team level, the importance of trusting the investments made in players to carry out their roles effectively, and how analytics can be communicated more effectively from top management down (51:52). Next up, former Blue Jays Bullpen Coach Matt Buschmann provides an inside look at the behind-the-scenes decision-making processes that fans typically aren't privy to, such as the intricacies and various "what-if" scenarios considered (01:06:34). To wrap up this season of Jays Talk Plus, MLB.com's Jon Morosi helps us put a final bow on the team's early exit from the playoffs, before shifting the focus to team-specific offseason matters including player movement and free agent options (01:24:25). Thank you all for listening - see you next season! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy starts the show with a summary of the previous day's crucial victory against the Yankees, avoiding a series sweep with a 6-0 shutout win. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath stops by to discuss the remarkable achievement of the "unbelievable competitor" Chris Bassitt, before providing a brief preview of the potential Wild Card series between the Blue Jays and Rays. In the second half hour, MLB.com's Adam Berry hops aboard to review the Rays' season as a whole, highlighting both their early successes and challenges, before delving into the team's concerns regarding injuries heading into the playoffs (31:21). Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner kicks off the second hour with his perspective on Chris Bassitt's performance throughout the season, potential starting lineups for the upcoming week, and the cost of not securing a playoff spot ahead of this weekend (51:35). Levi Weaver from The Athletic wraps up this week with a comprehensive analysis of the various scenarios and potential outcomes for the A.L. and N.L. Wild Card candidates during the upcoming weekend (01:15:05). To conclude, they reflect on the 2023 Major League Baseball season, discussing the surprise contenders and the impact of rule changes.  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 Blake Murphy off for today, Jays Talk veterans Ben Shulman and Sho Alli hop aboard to host following a weekend sweep of the Boston Red Sox! The pair look into what went into the Blue Jays' turnaround, what these victories mean for the morale surrounding the team and their fanbase, and what to expect heading into a series in the Bronx. They open up the JTP Mailbag to gauge listeners' confidence in the team, before breaking down the remaining schedule for all American League Wild Card teams in the hunt (35:57). In the second hour, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath stops by to share her thoughts on the wacky week that was, before looking ahead to project the Jays' home stretch of the season (54:20). Later on, WFAN's Emmanuel Berbari joins the program fresh off of calling the Yankees weekend series, to help tee up Toronto's upcoming trip to New York (01:22:33). 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 one big offensive inning and another strong start from Chris Bassitt, the Blue Jays are back in a postseason position, overtaking the Texas Rangers for the final Wild Card spot! Host Blake Murphy brings on The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to dive deeper into the team's recent string on victories, winning five of their last six, and how they can further that momentum down the stretch. Next up, Blake checks in with former Major Leaguer, Buffalo Bisons hitting coach and Blue Jays swing consultant, Matt Hague, to get some insight into the success we're seeing from the team's recent call-ups, before sharing some other names Jays fans can look forward to seeing in the future (26:55). Sportsnet Blue Jays producer and statistician Chris Black kicks off the second hour chatting about the buzz surrounding the Jays' upcoming schedule, as well as the incoming roster decisions the team will have to make with Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman returning. Later, the two “numbers guys” dig deeper into the stat sheet to determine which trends should balance out, and which ones could linger (53:55). 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 opens the show recapping some MLB action from last night, before briefly teeing up this weekend's series in Colorado. Hitting leadoff is the Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath, who joins Blake to discuss the Jays' indifference during Thursday's waiver hunt, the anticipated September call-ups on both the offensive and defensive sides, and realistic expectations for the team down the stretch. Next up, Blake is joined by prospect writer Doug Fox, who explores the composition of the newly expanded roster. He shares insights on players like Spencer Horowitz and Mason McCoy, discusses Rickey Tiedemann's recent performance, and outlines the developmental plan for him in the short term (31:46). Later on, Suzie Hunter from DNVR Sports joins the show for a comprehensive review of the Rockies' season, before sharing DNVR's list of the greatest Colorado athletes, and a preview of the upcoming weekend series (50:00). Finishing in the cleanup spot for today's show is Meg Rowley of FanGraphs, who discusses the Mariners' meteoric rise in the second half, its impact on the A.L. Wild Card race, and her West Coast perspective of the 2023 Blue Jays (01:10:53). 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 opens the show with a quick recap of the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series ‘dub' in Cincinnati. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath then shares some insight into the team's promising start to their road trip and the significance of Bo Bichette's return, before contemplating whether there's a comprehensive narrative behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s seemingly problematic middle finger. Shortly thereafter, Mike Petriello of MLB.com takes us through his latest piece exploring 11 theories on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season, and delves into the downturn of the Yankees juxtaposed with the ascent of the Dodgers (28:46). On the back nine of the program, Blake opens up the JTP Mailbag to answer your questions (51:33)! We wrap up with Dr. Justine Siegal, the visionary behind "Baseball For All", an organization dedicated to promoting girls' participation in baseball. Together, they delve into Dr. Siegal's personal odyssey within the sport, the strides women are making across different tiers within Major League Baseball, and her contributions as a baseball coordinator within the realms of film and television (01:15:41). 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 had an off-day yesterday, but still managed to gain some ground in the Wild Card race thanks to the Kansas City Royals. Host Blake Murphy is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss what the Jays need to do keep that momentum going and separate themselves from the teams chasing them. Next up, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline and MLB.com offers some insight into some of the Jays' top prospects and some of the big names drafted this year, before sharing what his book “Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars” is all about (31:10). In the second hour, Sportsnet Blue Jays Producer Chris Black checks in for his weekly hit to go over some of the Jays' latest trends and numbers as they head into this week's fun slate featuring the Phillies and Reds (51:25). Blake closes today show with FanGraphs contributor Michael Baumann, who discusses his latest piece on tonight's starter Yusei Kikuchi, and helps preview some of the pitchers Toronto might face this week (01:20:37). 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.

It's Trade Deadline Day in Major League Baseball and Jays Talk Plus has you covered! Host Blake Murphy starts off with a look back at last night's game where the Blue Jays not only lost to their divisional rivals and the first place Orioles, but saw All-Star Bo Bichette leave the game with “knee discomfort”. As today's 6 pm ET deadline approaches, we check in hourly with those closest to Toronto's team including The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath (00:00), and Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:28) and Arden Zwelling (01:39:48). Blake also brings on MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to update us on the latest rumblings around the league (28:52). Later on, we touch base with Alex Fast, renown Orioles fan and analyst at PitcherList and ESPN, to discuss the divisional battle this week at Rogers Centre, before sorting through the best fits for both the Jays and the O's (01:22:08). 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.

The Blue Jays finished off their series against the Dodgers in style, winning yesterday's matinee on the back of Yusei Kikuchi's strong start and an offensive downpour. Host Blake Murphy gives us some encouraging stats from the game, before being joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to look ahead to Toronto's upcoming homestand. Next up, FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray takes a trip around the majors at what teams and players are in the mix for some moves (33:50). Blake then turns his attention back to the Jays with Sportsnet's own MLB insider Shi Davidi, who weighs in on the front office's plan for August 1st (48:14). Later on, we get an Angels' perspective from one of their biggest fans Riley Breckenridge, former host of the Productive Outs podcast and drummer from the band Thrice (01:03:07)! To close today, Blake checks in with MLB.com's Mike Petriello about the American League Wild Card picture ahead of an important weekend series between the Angels and Jays (01:19:22). 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 FAN Morning Show kicks off with Andrew Raycroft, former NHL goalie, and current NESN analyst, stopping by to discuss Patrice Bergeron's retirement, his experience being roommates with a young Bergeron, and how the Bruins might look to fill the void left by their captain. Afterward, Ailish and Justin welcome in The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath (24:55) to chat about the Blue Jays' 8-7 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday, lingering concerns about the team's bullpen, the Jays' biggest positional needs ahead of next week's trade deadline, and why it's unlikely Toronto will acquire Shohei Ohtani. 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.

Blue Jays back in action tonight at the Rogers Centre to take on the San Diego Padres! Host Blake Murphy dives into some of the series matchups with the help of The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath, who discusses why the best may still be yet to come for both of these clubs. Next up, Keith Law of The Athletic hops aboard to offer his perspective on the MLB draft and shares what Blue Jays fans can expect from their crop of picks and prospects (26:47). Later on, Sportsnet Blue Jays producer Chris Black joins Blake in-studio for a deep dive into some of the Jays' numbers and what trends to look (or hope) for in order for the team to continue their winning ways, especially from Alek Manoah (50:30). Lastly, Blake checks in with Padres radio broadcaster Tony Gwynn Jr. for some insight on San Diego's team, before chatting about what comes with carrying a legacy name in baseball (01:24:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

After a rainout last night in Chicago, the Blue Jays will take the field twice today for a double-header one day before Alek Manoah's scheduled return to the mound. Looking ahead, the MLB Draft, All-Star Game, Futures Game, and of course Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s participation in the Home Run Derby are all fast approaching! With so much to talk about, Blake enlists the help of a few friends: MLB.com's Keegan Matheson (01:49), The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath (33:41), and Sportsnet's own MLB Insider Shi Davidi (50:15) to run through the gauntlet of topics. The Cincinnati Reds have become one of the hottest teams in baseball, so Blake checks in with their Canadian first baseman and 2010 NL MVP, Joey Votto on what this recent run has been like and how he gelled with the team since returning from injury (01:11:54). To close, Blake checks in with Nathan Lukes, outfielder currently with the Buffalo Bisons and one of the hottest hitters in MiLB, about his season and approach this year, especially after starting the season with in the majors with the Blue Jays (01:27:22). 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 fought back to win the series against the Giants on the back of Chris Bassitt's career-high 12 strikeouts and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s game-winning blast. Host Blake Murphy dissects the game for Toronto with Julia Kreuz of MLB.com! The pair discuss the disappointing news that no Jays will start the MLB All-Star Game, before diving into the team's current homestand and Vlad's recent resurgence at the plate. Next, Blake turns to FanGraph's Jay Jaffe to break down his recent article "A Look at the Best Team Defenses Thus Far" and share why the Jays grade near the top of the pack (30:15). On the back nine of today's show, we take a look ahead to Canada Day weekend with the Boston Red Sox in town and tee it up from both team's perspectives with The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath (50:13) and Jen McCaffrey (01:19:03)! 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.

Josh is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath for this week's episode. They discuss the continued resurgence of Yusei Kikuchi, a strong weekend performance for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Matt Chapman showing signs of life at the plate, and what the team might do with the fifth rotation spot moving forward. Josh and Kaitlyn also chat about Brandon Belt's importance before assessing the club at the halfway point of the season before sizing up what the Blue Jays might do at the trade deadline.Music by penguinmusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip down to South Beach did not help remedy any of the Blue Jays' woes, as the team suffered their first shutout in 91 games. Host Blake Murphy is joined by play-by-play voice Ben Wagner live from Florida to share his perspective on the 11-0 loss from up in the broadcast booth. Next up, Blake welcomes Player Development Analyst for Marquee Sports, Lance Brozdowski to break down one of the few overall positives from this Jays' season with a look towards the pitching staff and their efficiency (32:20). Later on, Blake brings on The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to chat about her recent piece identifying the reasons for Toronto fans to be both optimistic and pessimistic (55:26). To wrap things up, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com shares some more insight into the Marlins' young and exciting team and forecasts the group's ceiling this season (01:20:41). 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.

Jays Talk Plus kicks off following another quality outing for a Blue Jays starter as the team takes the final three games against the Houston Astros! Host Blake Murphy is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to break down what's led to the Jays winning 10 of their last 13 games, the strengths of Toronto's bullpen, and the recent resurgence of both Alejandro Kirk and Brandon Belt. Next, we get a Minnesota perspective from Brandon Warne of Access Twins and Locked on Twins, who breaks down how the team has stayed atop the A.L. Central while hovering below .500 ahead of this weekend's series at Rogers Centre (29:16). In the second hour, ESPN and now Sportsnet's Madison Shipman checks in ahead of her Blue Jays Central debut tonight with some of her expectations for this upcoming Jays series (49:54). To end the show, Blake opens up our Blue Jays Mailbag to answer some audience texts and tweets (01:14:37)! 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 their streak on flip-flopping wins and losses, but do manage to win their series against the Brew Crew! Host Blake Murphy breaks down the series finale and what the team can build on heading to New York with The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath. After that, MLB's Sarah Langs checks in on her birthday, which also happens to be Lou Gehrig Day (28:13). A New York City native, Sarah, who shared her ALS diagnosis last year, will participate in a special pre-game ceremony at Citi Field ahead of tonight's game. She joins Blake to discuss it and the work she is doing #FistBumps4ALS, before diving into her bread and butter: the key stats around MLB. The second hour begins with a deeper look at the Mets, as Bobby Wagner of Tipping Pitches helps tee up the Jays' next opponent (50:04). We wrap up with Hannah Keyser of YAHOO Sports, MLB Network and The Bandwagon podcast, who weighs in on the dip in coach's challenge success rate this season, before sharing her take on the Mets and Jays (01:16:22). 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.

Well the Blue Jays' offense came alive in a big way Tuesday night in Tampa with 20 runs - the most scored by any team this season! Host Blake Murphy questions how much stock can we put into the outbreak, given the Rays seemed to wave the white flag early in the game, before diving deeper into some of the stats behind the result. He welcomes in Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi live from Tampa Bay to share his takeaways from the Trop last night (05:26). Later on, Rays radio voice Neil Solondz offers a Tampa perspective on how to bounce back from Tuesday's drumming (32:53). To start the second hour, Blake is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to take a broader view of the Blue Jays' season, with emphasis on their starting pitchers, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk (49:40). To wrap up the pod, Blake checks in on some prospects in the Blue Jays' system and abroad with expert Keith Law of The Athletic (01:15:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert are joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to reflect on tough weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays after being swept by the Orioles, John Schneider's mental gaffe with Alek Manoah, and if the balanced schedule might actually hurt the team. Next up, Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig joins the guys to review the PGA Championship and discuss what Brooks Koepka's win means for the legitimacy of the LIV Tour and his legacy among this generation's finest (13:03). Later on, former NHL netminder Marty Turco shares what multiple overtime periods can feel like on the body, before getting into the Western Conference Finals, the difference between Vegas and Dallas so far, and the key to Jake Oettinger's success early in his career (29:44). Finally, the guys close out the day with their best bet of the night, brought to you by Betano (45:50)! 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 this week's episode, Josh is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to recap a strong weekend performance in a sweep of the Atlanta Braves. Josh and Kaitlyn discuss the brand of baseball the Blue Jays are playing, if there are any issues with a lack of hustle from star players, Chris Bassitt's strong performance of late, and Jordan Romano's up and down start to the season.Music by penguinmusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to talk about the Blue Jays' 6-4 start to the season after a three-city road trip. We chat about Berrios' rough start, some promise from Kikuchi, the scintillating performances from Chapman, Bo, and Vladdy before diving into Belt's brutal stretch and early impressions from the bullpen.Music by penguinmusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Blake open by discussing the news that Ross Stripling did not receive a qualifying offer from the Jays. They explore why that decision was made, the choice to not try for draft pick compensation and the other names potentially out there as free agency begins. Later, the Raptors win ugly at home to Houston and now have another injury to manage with Precious Achiuwa out indefinitely. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath reacts to the Stripling news from the GM Meetings in Vegas, discusses a trade from within the AL East, and takes a look at a potential relief pitcher option already being taken off the market (29:11). 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.

Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Blake Murphy to weigh in on if the 2022 Jays took a step forward this season, how the front office could improve the roster, why he's not concerned with the bullpen core heading into next year, and Cavan Biggio's future with the team (00:42). Then, the guys debate if the hot seat is starting to warm up on Toronto's brass into next season, if the Wild Card result will affect the decision to remove the interim tag on John Schneider, potential changes to the coaching staff, Vlad Jr.'s next contract, and one question Ben would ask to Ross Atkins following the team's elimination (26:37). Afterward, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath discusses the reaction within the clubhouse following their Game 2 loss to the Mariners, the biggest question heading into the offseason, why bolstering the starting rotation remains a priority, and and the value in investing in arms for the bullpen (49:49). Later on, FanGraphs' Michael Baumann jumps on to chat about the start of MLB's expanded playoffs, how Alex Anthopoulos constructed a winning organization in Atlanta in comparison to the Blue Jays current situation, and why he believes in Toronto's future (01:22:51).  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's Chris Black and Joe Siddall joins Blake Murphy to make a case to hold onto a fourth starter for a Wild Card series, who should follow Alek Manoah in Game 2, Teoscar Hernández's improved base running, if the Jays will change their batting approaches in the post-season, and how they would throw to Toronto's lineup if they were an opposing pitching coach (04:09). Then, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath chats about covering the playoffs, George Springer's experience in the post-season, and what's she most looking forward to in the upcoming Wild Card games (29:40).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Blake Murphy to chat about the team's need to pay attention to detail as the post-season approaches, interim John Schneider's comments on Vlad Jr.'s baserunning, and her biggest question mark for the playoff roster (04:53). MLB.com's Sarah Langs jumps on to break down Statcast's new metric on "arm strength", Matt Chapman listed second among the third basemen on the new metric, and the importance of a team's baserunning abilities (33:32). Later on, MLB Network's Keith McPherson weighs in on how much it meant for the Yankees to clinch the division after an up and down regular season, what the team has learned in past playoff bounces, Aaron Judge's historic season and potential to add a Triple Crown to it, and how he views a potential matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays in the playoffs (50:17).   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 TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Blake Murphy to discuss Aaron Judge's pursuit of making history, John Schneider's decision to let Adam Cimber pitch over Anthony Bass in the 10th inning during Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, why Matt Gage has not been called up from the Minors, how the Jays' starting rotation in Tampa Bay could dictate their approach to the upcoming Yankees series, and if Mitch White is in consideration for the playoff roster (04:40). The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath jumps on to lay her case for the 2022 Blue Jays MVP, who'd she choose between Kevin Gausman or Alek Manoah, if we should contemplate giving the award to a position player, and if there are any concerns with Jordan Romano blowing back-to-back saves (30:18). MLB.com's Mike Petriello weighs in on the Jays decreasing their usage of the shift behind Gausman, if it has a positive effect, and how he would utilize both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen in a post-season lineup (51:03). To wrap up, Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus stops by to chat about how Bo Bichette brought back the power in his batting approach, how Vlad Jr. can add Bo's improvement into his game, and Judge's historic home run chase this season (01:14:03). 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' colour analyst Buck Martinez joins Blake Murphy to discuss his fishing trip opportunity through the Jays Care Foundation Auction, the use of analytics during a broadcast, his impressions on starter Mitch White, the use of the changeup in a pitcher's arsenal, and if the team is feeling a sense of urgency following an up and down August (2:45). FanGraphs' David Laurila shares his conversation with Mitch White, his process of learning to pitch, how he avoids blisters, Jordan Romano's path from hockey to baseball, and if the Jays have enough good arms in the bullpen to make a run in the post-season (24:26). The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath weighs in on how the team will approach the upcoming roster expansion, Yusei Kikuchi's potential next start, John Schneider's juggling of the batting lineup, and the bullpen's performance since the trade deadline (49:13). 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 Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Blake Murphy to chat about the Jays' ongoing success at Fenway Park, if the Red Sox will start waving the white flag on their season, how Toronto can take advantage of their upcoming games within the AL Wild Card race, and if Matt Chapman has pushed himself into a leadership role amongst his teammates (5:00). Then, Blake examines the new schedule around the MLB, the upcoming 2023 games for the Jays, and answers listeners mailbag questions (28:00). Afterward, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski weighs in on the league's approach to having a balanced schedule next year, a compressed playoff schedule, and how the Jays project to finish by the end of this season (01:02:00). Finally, Blake previews the Jays second game against Boston, gives a scouting report on starter Brayan Bello, and José Berríos' history against the Red Sox (01:29:00).  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 Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joined Dumas and Rose to provide her takeaways from the Blue Jays' series against the Yankees. She discusses their pitching staff and George Springer's injury.  Rose and Dumas discuss if Phil Kessel would be a good fit on the 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.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins Blake Murphy to discuss the Blue Jays' plan to manage George Springer's elbow injury, the amount of solid centerfielders around the league, if Matt Gage has earned a spot in the bullpen after Tim Mayza's injury, and if Vlad Jr. is starting to near his MVP-level of hitting (20:50). FanGraphs' David Laurila weighs in on Whit Merrifield's close play at home plate Sunday, Teoscar Hernandez' underrated season so far and why he thinks Justin Verlander will win the Cy Young Award, before revisiting his pre-season predictions on the Jays winning the World Series and Alek Manoah taking home the Cy Young (51:20). Later on, sideline reporter and play-by-play voice for the Baltimore Orioles Melanie Newman jumps on to chat about Trey Mancini outgrowing his time with the organization, the team's trajectory post-trade deadline, and how Adley Rutschman has performed since his call up this season (01:10:06).  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.

Over the last few weeks, few teams across Major League Baseball have been hotter than the extremely talented, previously disappointing — and suddenly surging — Toronto Blue Jays. Today, we're joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to look at why this team came up short in the first half, and three key factors that have helped power their turnaround — including emerging young ace Alek Manoah, and a fun-loving new manager who recently surprised everyone by bringing a DJ into the clubhouse. Plus, after sub par seasons so far, is there still time for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to finish strong? Follow Kaitlyn McGrath's coverage of the Blue Jays: https://theathletic.com/author/kaitlyn-mcgrath/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Murphy is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Whit Merrifield's ideal defensive position, how it will impact Santiago Espinal's playing time at second base, when she expects the team to utilize Zach Pop out of the bullpen, and scans the Jays' prospect pool to find a pitcher deserving of a call-up (04:51). FanGraphs' Dan Szymborksi gives his thoughts on if the Twins will be the only team with a playoff berth in the AL Central, the difficulties of projecting the playoff picture, if Merrifield fits well in the centre field, and how the Jays and Mariners' rosters compare post-trade deadline (25:49). Later on, The Athletic's Eno Sarris shares why he is intrigued about the Jays' acquisition of Pop and Anthony Bass from the Marlins, the type of slider both relievers provide, if Mitch White has a path to becoming an effective back-end starter, and how he would use Yusei Kikuchi for the rest of the year (50:29). Afterward, Access Twins' Brandon Warne gives his perspective on the upcoming Twins-Jays series, why Minnesota fans love Luis Arráez, and how confident he is that this roster can push for a deep playoff run (01:17:27).  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 The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to chat about George Springer's elbow issue, her takeaways from Yusei Kikuchi's first start coming off the IL, Danny Jansen's relationship with Kikuchi, and if this outing will adjust the organization's trade deadline plans (4:40). Then, MLB.com's Sarah Langs shares her thoughts on the Jays being one of the top three offence in the league, Matt Chapman's resurgence at the plate, and why she would choose to trade for Juan Soto if the same return package was similar to a trade for Shohei Ohtani (26:02). Afterward, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner jumps on to discuss the change in the aggression on the bases from the players, Bo Bichette's first day off the season, how Zack Collins goes about his day without being in the lineup on a game-to-game basis, and how has Chapman turned around his season (50:27). To wrap up, Blake looks at your texts and tweets with days away from the trade deadline, and previews the rest of the weekend series against the Detroit Tigers (1:15:35). 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 The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss how players in the clubhouse reacted to the news of manager Charlie Montoyo being let go, what could be John Schneider's biggest hurdle as their interim manager, if the front office and Ross Atkins are feeling a sense of urgency, Ross Stripling's outing in their finale against the Phillies and looks ahead to Kevin Gausman's return from an ankle injury (05:21). Sports Illustrated's Stephanie Apstein stop by to chat about the Kansas City Royals not having 10 of their players travelling to Toronto due to being unvaccinated, and how this affects the competitive aspect of sports and the trade market (26:18). Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph shares his thought on Montoyo's release, his time playing under him in 2020, how a veteran would handle a mid-season managerial change, his expectations from Schneider for the rest of the year, what he makes of tonight's changes in the batting order, and what he's looking forward to in Gausman's return to the mound (51:15). Finally, Blake previews the Jays' upcoming series against the Royals and shares who Kansas City is calling up from the minors (01:15:43).   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 today's edition of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy debuts “Explain it Black” with Blue Jays Producer Chris Black and analyst Joe Siddall! They look back on the signs that indicated Kevin Gausman could be tipping his splitter, and weigh-in on Alejandro Kirk's red-hot bat and what to look for in tonight's game against the Royals with Alek Manoah on the mound (03:08). FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens joins Blake to break down about some nifty stats, what they mean and how they apply to the Blue Jays, before discussing his latest piece on Adam Cimber's slider usage against lefties (27:45). Later on, Blake opens up his mailbag to answer your questions, and takes a closer look at the Angels' managerial situation with Joe Maddon out the door (51:59). Next up, the Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath chats about Danny Jansen's season, the Jays' surplus at the catcher position, and helps get us set for Game 2 against the Royals tonight (01:15:49)! 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 this episode of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy kicks off the show recapping the Blue Jays' 8-3 victory over the White Sox and "pitching coach" Matt Chapman's impact on Alek Manoah. Blake is then joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to anticipate the return of Tim Mayza to the bullpen, what that might mean for the Jays' high-leverage relievers, and looks into how the lineup turned itself around in such a dramatic fashion (06:42). Later on, Brandon Warne of Access Twins joins Blake to play a little Blue Jays-Twins trivia, before discussing Minnesota's season so far and which roster pieces will be absent in Toronto due to the COVID 19 protocols (26:37). ESPN's Joon Lee joins afterward to discuss his feature on Bo Bichette, encapsulating his leadership abilities in the Blue Jays' clubhouse (51:13). To wrap up today, Blake breaks down what to look forward to this weekend, looks back on the last time the Jays saw Chi Chi Gonzalez, and shares the freshly released Twins lineup for tonight's game (01:10:50). 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 Toronto Blue Jays got an MVP-caliber campaign from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2021, but the team came up just short of the playoffs on the final day of the season. Today, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath tells us how the Jays responded after the disappointment of missing out, and how they've rebuilt their roster after the losses of Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien to set the bar even higher in 2022. Also on this episode: how Canada's vaccine rules are impacting the Jays, and their rivals, and what to expect when Rogers Centre has a full house for the first time since 2019. Follow Kaitlyn McGrath's coverage of the Blue Jays: https://theathletic.com/author/kaitlyn-mcgrath/?source=theleadpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lately, one of the hottest teams in baseball has been one with a flair for the dramatic: the Toronto Blue Jays, led by Cy Young contender Robbie Ray and MVP candidate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Today, we're joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to look at everything this team has been through in 2021 — including not having access to their home field — and why they are, all of a sudden, so dangerous. Read Kaitlyn McGrath's story about the Blue Jays' improbable comeback victories: https://theathletic.com/2820852/2021/09/12/blue-jays-continue-to-embody-no-quit-attitude-in-pair-of-high-scoring-comeback-wins-over-orioles/?source=theleadpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sho Alli is joined by Rob Wong recap the Blue Jays 10-7 loss to the White Sox, and chat about Marcus Semien's production in the series finale, what his value would be heading into free agency, and Hyun Jin Ryu's start. Plus, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath (16:44) stops by to chat about if there's any […]

Josh Goldberg breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss to the Washington Nationals as they get swept in their two-game series. He is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the loss and the outlook of the rest of the season, the reason José Berríos was taken out when he was and bullpen collapsing […]

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath talks about the Blue Jays' series split against the Angels, Bo Bichette's injury status, and the play of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani (10:27). NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird discusses the possibility of the league expanding into Canada following the success of women's soccer at the Olympics (37:10). The MMA Hour's Ariel Helwani […]

Rob Wong and Josh Goldberg break down the doubleheader vs. the Red Sox at Rogers Centre, a 1-0 win in G1, and a 2-1 loss in G2. They discuss Marcus Semien walking things off in the afternoon game, plus another terrific outing from Robbie Ray, and are joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath (58:32). After […]

Three years ago, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was one of the most prized prospects in all of baseball. His plate discipline, raw power, and notable lineage led everyone to believe he was destined for stardom at the major league level. Now after facing some adversity during his first two seasons as a pro, Guerrero is living up to the billing. The 22-year-old first baseman is leading the American League is just about every offensive category and he's also become a surprisingly limber defensive player. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show to talk about Guerrero's breakout campaign and whether he can sustain this level of play going forward.You can read Kaitlyn McGrath's story about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. here: https://theathletic.com/2527434/2021/04/19/vladimir-guerrero-jr-s-hot-start-has-him-looking-like-the-elite-hitter-the-blue-jays-knew-he-could-be/

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins The Drive to talk about the Blue Jays' big offseason, what's in store for the season, and a bit on Curt Schilling's HoF case

Lee and Steve start the hour by discussing Curt Schilling's strange Hall of Fame story, and other HoF cases. Then they react to a minor Sens trade, which sees Christian Jaros headed west, and Jack Kopacka joining Ottawa. The fellas also talk some Blue Jays with The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joined On Air with Israel Fehr and Alex Blair to talk about covering the Blue Jays in 2020 and the challenges that presents. McGrath also discusses some of the stand out players for the Jays throughout the season and how many big injuries the team has had to overcome. Additionally, they talk about the Jays chances in the postseason this year.

Israel Fehr and Alex Blair discuss the latest from around the NHL, NBA, MLB and more after a busy week in the world of sports. They are joined by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler to preview the NHL Draft, while The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath talks Blue Jays.

The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show to talk about Toronto's wild game against the Marlins, Bo Bichette's incredible performances, and more Jays stuff

By 2015 Andy Murray was no longer a tough luck loser when it came to Grand Slams, but the Australian Open title remained elusive. In his fourth attempt to win the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, Novak Djokovic once again stood in Murray's way. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins us this week to relive the 2015 Australian Open Men's final.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.

On today's episode of Sportsfeld Jake & Zubes get The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath on the phone from Kansas City to chat about... - Marcus Stroman Trade- His League Wide Value - Club House - Bo Bichette - More Trades - Troy Tulowitski Retires - Boomers Hate Injured Rich Guys - Remembering 2015! - Should We Have Went All In In 2016? Trivia: Saying Goodbye via REALLY Hot Wings! - Tulo Trivia- Kawhi Trivia - Stroman Trivia Mailbag: - Do you guys have any other punk rock recommendations for me to check out? - If you were only allowed to eat at restaurants on one street in Toronto, which would it be? - What feelings do you get when you see a big money athlete has become bankrupt after retirement? - What's something you know nothing about that you always wanted to learn more about? - What's the least best lineup you could justify dropping like $80 to drag yourself out to the Sound Academy for? Sad / Not Sad