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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's pregame episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. They dive into Alejandro Kirk's clutch go-ahead home run and Anthony Santander's continued struggles catching up to fastballs, before setting up Kevin Gausman's start in this afternoon's rubber match. Ben Shulman (25:14), radio play-by-play voice of the Blue Jays, continues the conversation on Gausman and Santander. Ben also checks in on what's different with Kirk at the plate in 2025, Ernie Clement's offensive approach, Yimi Garcia's lights-out performance in the ninth, Yariel Rodriguez trending up, and Addison Barger's growth as a big leaguer.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick and GVP discuss last night's action and what lies ahead in the NHL playoffs. The guys speak on the controversy in the Florida/ Toronto game, how the Oilers can contend with Vegas, why the Capitals are a hard team to get behind and more. (23:59) Later, the voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman joins the show! Ben and Patrick discuss the offence showing signs of life, the remaining games in their set with Houston, the Jays visiting the Trout-less Angels next 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this week expressing their frustrations after the Blue Jays' series loss to the Yankees, capped off by a sweep of Sunday's double-header. The guys dive into Kevin Gausman's rough start and subsequent ejection, the team's ongoing offensive struggles, and how to address the lineup. Later on, Ryan LaPensee and Paul Lamantia (24:40), co-founders of Backyard Bats, join the show. The pair chat about the origins of their company, the challenges that come with breaking into the professional market, how the relationship with Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos developed, their thoughts on the new "torpedo bats", 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's program recapping another quiet night for the Blue Jays' bats at Daikin Park. The guys dive into Chris Bassitt's six innings of work, Daulton Varsho's status as he continues to rehab his shoulder, and where Toronto's centre fielder should slot into the lineup when he returns. Later, Jeff and Kevin zoom out to share their view on how to fix the batting order as the team's losing streak stretches to four games. Ben Shulman (26:00), radio voice of the Blue Jays, checks in after the break live from Houston! The trio chat about Bassitt's post-game comments surrounding the team's upcoming stretch, how to fix to the team's the stalled offence, what to expect from Bowden Francis on the bump tonight, the state of the bullpen, and who's next in line to heat up. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Will Wagner's ideal position in Toronto's infield, along with Alan Roden's first month in the majors. 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 2 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the final hour Patrick and GVP are looking forward to all the NHL first round playoff matchups! They first examine Carolina and jersey and some of the biggest stories surrounding both those teams. Then they dive into the Habs and Caps, and if the Habs have a punchers chance? Lastly they dip into the Atlantic for some quick previews on that side of the bracket!(17:51) Later on, Patrick is joined by the voice of the jays on the SN Radio Network, Ben Shulman! Ben tells us about the current state of the AL East. Then they get into the jays strong pitching the Vladdy Jr. Extension, George Springer 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the show with Blue Jays' play-by-play announcer Ben Shulman, discussing the Opening Day lineup, game expectations, Alejandro Kirk's season outlook, Jose Berrios' start, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract situation. Later, former MLB Manager Fredi Gonzalez (25:43) joins to share insights on Anthony Santander, strategies against Berrios, and his expectations for Adley Rutschman.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector and Toronto Blue Jays PxP broadcaster Ben Shulman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Toronto Blue Jays PxP broadcaster Ben Shulman joined the show previewing the Jays' season ahead of Opening Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's special episode of the Blue Jays Way Podcast, Curtis Martin sits down with Ben Shulman, the radio voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. They talked about March Madness, the Jays' backlog in the outfield, and Kirk's contract extension. Follow us on the following platforms:X/TwitterBlueSkyInstagramReach out to us at: bluejaywaypodcast@gmail.com
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the show with ESPN MLB Writer, Jesse Rogers to discuss Max Scherzer's looming injury and whether Yariel Rodriguez will get the start over Scherzer. Next, they hit on Kyle Tucker's free agency, the state of the A.L. Central and the Chicago Cubs division outlook. Later, Blue Jays Announcer Ben Shulman (27:46) joins the show to weigh in on Scherzer's thumb implications, whether Davis Schneider's impressive spring training will be sustainable, how the Opening Day lineup will look like and debate Yariel Rodriguez's role this year.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 Big Show + w/ Patrick Dumas is On Demand! On hour 1, Patrick and GVP catch you up on everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday nights game against the Canucks! Also, have we seen the last of Tiger Woods following his recent injury? Lastly the guys dive into the news of Vladimir Guerrero Jr's. contract situation, and look ahead to the beginning of the Jays season.(22:38) Later on, Patrick is joined by pxp voice for the Blue Jays on the Sportsnet Radio Network, Ben Shulman! Ben instantly dives into the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Contract situation giving his thoughts on what Vladdy's future is with the team. Next, the guys dive into the performance of certain players down in Dunedin and, players who could fill out the roster and guys who are looking to break through to the Major League roster. 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.
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! kicking off hour 1 Patrick is joined by Toronto Blue Jays Radio PxP Voice, Ben Shulman! Patrick and Ben get into the opening of Jays Camp, the Vladdy jr. situation, Bo Bichette's contract outlook, the road ahead for the Jays and much more!(29:37) Later on, Patrick is joined by GVP for a look around the NHL coming out of the 4-nations break, diving into the Flames, potential buyers and sellers, 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League season kicking off tomorrow against the Yankees and look at the biggest position battles for the team in Spring. They discuss what Orelvis Martinez has to prove, ripple effects of the Ryan Yarbrough signing and their expectations for Max Scherzer. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman (13:46) shares the vibes from Dunedin and the biggest storylines for the team this Spring. Later, Blue Jays manager John Schneider (25:55) joins the show to discuss early action at Spring Training, the team's injury news, Vlad Guerrero Jr. pushing through contract distractions, the positions up for grabs 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.
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! Today Pat is joined by Ben Shulman. Ben and Patrick discuss the future of the Blue Jays, what they want to hear from Blue Jays management, free agents they could target and more. Later the guys move on to the biggest headlines in MLB as they speak on the AL/NL playoff picture and the Oakland A's playing their last game in Oakland today.(27:31) Later, the guys take a look at sportsnet's top 50 players list as today they unveiled players 20-11 today!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.
Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman to discuss expectations for Bo Bichette and Bowden Francis in the remaining games. Former MLB player Tom Hackimer explains why he documented his recovery from Tommy John Surgery, along with his journey pitching in Mexico (29:45). MLB.com's Mike Petriello gives his take on 12 relief pitchers who could dominate during the playoffs, including Canada's Cade Smith with the Guardians (52:40). In the final segment, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post analyzes the contenders in the American League and where they sit going into the postseason (01:15:50). 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.
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to talk about Will Wagner's bat and Bowden Francis' splitter. Jonathan Papelbon (29:52) talks Rich Hill and the keys to being a great closer. Molly Burkhardt (50:06) dives into grunting and why it helps some pitchers. In the final segment, Levi Weaver (1:11:46) dishes on the playoff races in the AL and NL. 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 Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! On hour 2, the guys are joined by Todd Fuhrman! Todd and the guys get you ready for week 1 of the NFL as they discuss team win total props. Todd explains his like and dislikes and some of the factors that can affect those totals!(23:33) Later on, Ben Shulman joins the show to talk Blue Jays! Ben speaks on Danny Jansen set to make history tonight during today's resumed game, the Home Run hot streak the Jays are enjoying right now, if playoffs are even a remote possibility with the jays playing like this, Bowden Francis impressing as a starter 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.
Blake Murphy asks everyone about their reactions to Ernie Clement's ridiculous home run Thursday night. Jonah Birenbaum partakes in some trivia and gives his impressions of Will Wagner thus far. Bisons shortstop Josh Kasevich (34:52) discusses his hitting mentality and what he learned from Joey Votto. Ben Shulman (49:48) gives his take on the state of the Blue Jays and their bullpen going forward. In the last segment, Matt Vasgersian (1:15:53) reflects on his career, why he likes Spencer Horwitz and the state of the Angels.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.
Big Show Brunch with GVP and Shan Virjee is on demand! On hour 4, the guys dissect the finalization of the offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Does the duo sink or swim, now being apart of the St. Louis Blues? Also, does this result in more offer sheets throughout the NHL?(21:09) Later, Jays play by play host, Ben Shulman, joins the show to talk about the recent comments from Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, and all things Blue Jays!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
On the August 9 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: Aviators Manager, Fran Riordan (11:40) A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (52:10) Blue Jays Radio Broadcaster, Ben Shulman (1:05:25) Long-time Baseball Writer, Scott Miller (1:13:15) 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
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Shulman to discuss all the Blue Jays players with something to prove down the stretch (1:49). Chris Cotillo updates how Danny Jansen has fared in Boston (30:23). Jay Triano, former player/coach of Canada's Men's Basketball team, gives his thoughts on the Olympic team and the direction of the Blue Jays (51:34). In the final segment, Bob Lorenz gives his early impressions of Jazz Chisholm Jr. fit on the Yankees and the state of New York as they aim to fend off Baltimore for the AL East crown (1:15:38).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 Olympian Brittany MacLean (5:46) live from Paris. They discuss her experience covering the Olympics, Summer McIntosh winning another gold medal, the events she most looks forward to watching and much more. The voice of Blue Jays radio Ben Shulman (29:08) shares what we can expect going forward this season from the young prospects who joined Toronto at the deadline. Then, they discuss the Jays locking up first-round pick Trey Yesavage to a contract and tee up the Jays' series against the Yankees set to begin tomorrow. Finally, Ailish and Justin chat about which sports should be added to the Olympics and get your thoughts from the text line!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Sam McKee go over the Blue Jays dismantling at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. Is this rock bottom for the 2024 Blue Jays or will the trade deadline leave them more depleted? Did Chris Bassitt have it right in his assessment? And what does the Tampa Bay Rays sending Randy Arozarena to the Mariner's mean for the division? The guys then welcome on voice of the Toronto Blue Jays Ben Shulman (26:32) to talk about the virtues of the pitch clock! They then get into if they think baseball will be in the Summer Olympics.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.
Hour 4 of the Big Show with Patrick Dumas is on Demand! Patrick Dumas is joined by the voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman! Ben gives his thoughts on the start to the second half for the Jays and what lies ahead for the club at the trade deadline. Ben speaks on yesterday's win over the Rays, Kevin Kiermaier calling it a career, what is Kikuchi's trade value 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (1:45) to get into detail on his new article previewing the 2024 trade deadline a week away. He discusses the Blue Jays 'subtracting, but not completely,' what type of return they'll look for in trades and Bo/Vlad's long-term futures in Toronto. Then, around MLB, he weighs in on fringe teams that could make a splash, the Braves' & Phillies' arms race and the AL MVP race. Later, Ben Shulman (31:27) helps tee up the Blue Jays' series opener against the Rays tonight, what to expect from José Berríos and how they'll approach workloads for players likely to be traded.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Big Show Brunch with GVP and Shan Virjee is on demand! The boys are joined by Ben Shulman to discuss the future of Vladimir Guerrero Jr, how much value does Yusei Kikuchi have, and who should the Jays target at this trade deadline. Then Shan and GVP give their thoughts on what's going on with the Jays and the direction they need to go moving forward.(36:12) The Big Show Brunch continues by diving into some NHL off-season moves and get into a Flames feature as to what the Flames should do with their lineup 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Guest hosts Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz review the Blue Jays season so far and get Ben Shulman's help looking ahead to management's possible decisions at the trade deadline (29:31). Afterwards, Geoff Pontes (50:33) joins to discuss Trey Yesavage, Khal Stephen and the Canadians drafted in the first few rounds of the MLB Draft. In the final segment, Sho and Julia give their predictions for the Home Run Derby (1:19:15).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 Hour 1 we were joined by Toronto Blue Jays PxP broadcaster Ben Shulman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 1 Toronto Blue Jays PxP broadcaster Ben Shulman joined the show to discuss the Jays' season just after the halfway mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baseball and soccer dominate the show with Ben Shulman from the Rogers Centre (4:43) ahead of Jays vs. Astros. The guys discuss George Springer back to the leadoff position and how many player could Toronto move by the deadline. Then we move to Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer CEO (24:49) to chat about Copa America, the women defending gold at the Olympics, what the Copa America result means for the team, and his desire for Christine Sinclair to have a role within Canada Soccer. 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' weekend on and off the field where Toronto was swept for a second consecutive series and Orelvis Martínez was given an 80-game suspension for use of a banned substance. The Athletic's Jayson Stark (29:19) discusses why offense has been on the decline this season across MLB and more on the legendary ‘Say Hey Kid' Willie Mays following his passing last week. Red Sox analyst Lou Merloni (54:41) previews this week's series at Fenway Park. Blue Jays play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (1:17:37) drops by the studio to share his thoughts on both the Jays and Guardians after calling this past weekend's series in Cleveland. 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 Blue Jays analyst Madison Shipman in-studio to recap Monday's loss to the Red Sox, while Ben Clemens of FanGraphs accesses Bo Bichette's market and what makes Danny Jansen a unique catcher (25:15). Afterwards, The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey touches on why the Red Sox are in the midst of a season-defining stretch (50:00). In the final segment, radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman looks at how the team should deploy their bullpen and Ernie Clement's recent groove at the plate (01:15:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas is joined by Ben Shulman to talk all things Blue Jays ahead of their series with the Cleveland Guardians. Ben and Patrick discuss how the Jays need more from George Springer, if Bo Bichette will get through his hitting slump, Cavan Biggio getting moved to the Dodgers and more. Later the guys discuss some other headlines around the big leagues like the surging Yankees and what their dream world series matchup would be for this 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.
On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start by diving into the Maple Leafs' off-season and discuss if certain coveted goaltender in Calgary should be GM Brad Treliving's top target. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman stops by to chat about Spencer Horwitz' call to the majors, the subsequent DFA'ing of Cavan Biggio, the team clawing their way back to close to .500, and decisions GM Ross Atkins will face in the coming weeks. Later on, we circle back to hockey to dissect the Stanley Cup Final with Jason Demers of NHL Network, who is in Florida covering the series (25:07). They discuss why Edmonton should be optimistic even after their loss in Game 1, Evan Bouchard's impressive play throughout the postseason and any lineup changes Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch could make to counter Florida's toughness. B&B also get Jason's take on the Leafs off-season, the future of Mitch Marner in Toronto and how close the team is to realistically playing for a Cup. 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 Ben Shulman to recap the weekend and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting at third base on Sunday. Afterwards, Eric Longenhagen checks in (30:00) on the progress of Spencer Horwitz, Orelvis Martinez and others at the Triple-A level. In the final hour, Chris Black comes in-studio (49:48) to discuss Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach's hitting and how bullpen usage will change with Jordan Romano out (1:16:58).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.
Brent Gunning and guest host Jesse Rubinoff kick off the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show taking a closer look at the Edmonton Oilers' road to the Stanley Cup Final with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli! They examine Edmonton's growth on the ice from last season to now, how they managed to get past Dallas, how they stack up against the Panthers, and the play of Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner and the Oilers' defence as a whole. Next, the pair turn their attention to the Blue Jays with the Orioles in town alongside radio play-by-play voice, Ben Shulman (25:10)! The trio dive into the importance of this series against one of the American League's premier teams, before discussing the state of Toronto's lineup, some of the adjustments that were made, and the obstacles that the rotation will face against some potent hitters in the coming week. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas is joined by Ben Shulman, Ben joins the show to give the latest on the Jays following a sweep of the Chicago White Sox. Ben gives his thoughts on the importance of getting a sweep over the lowly Sox, the continuous rumors of a Bo/ Vladdy trade, the hot bat of IKF during this season, Alek Manoah going down with soreness in his elbow and more!(27:11) To wrap the hour, we hear the latest from Stampeders practice as their preseason wraps up. Hear from Dave Dickenson, Reggie Begelton and Jake MaierThe 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 and Kevin begin the show talking to Ben Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, about his takeaways from the weekend, before getting us set for this week's series with the Chicago White Sox. 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 former Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada (34:56) to discuss his changeup and playoff memories with Toronto. Also, Tricia Whitaker provides the state of the Tampa Bay Rays and Ben Shulman weighs in on the Jays.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.
On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt have a debate on who would they rather see win the Stanley Cup. The guys go around the room and discuss if they would rather see Lindholm and Zadorov in the Cup or would they rather see Chris Tanev get a Stanley Cup. (10:32) To wrap the hour, the voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman joins the show! Ben gives the latest on the Blue Jays following their mini series with the Baltimore Orioles. Ben gives his thoughts on if Yusei Kikuchi is pricing himself out of Toronto with the way he is pitching, the struggling bullpen, what lineup adjustments do the Jays need to make to get the entire offence rolling, what he has made of the newcomers, IKF and Justin Turner so far this season 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker weigh in on the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Royals to kick off the series, highlighted by Justin Turner's two home run night. Eric Hosmer, former MLB player and host of the Diggin' Deep podcast, discusses Bobby Witt Jr's player profile and how good he can become, if the Padres can get to another level with their talent-laden roster, and looks back at the 2015 ALCS between the Royals and Blue Jays (26:08). Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman joins the show with his thoughts on Toronto's recent play including how Yariel Rodriguez fared in game one of the series (49:53). Blair and Barker end the show talking some baseball business with former MLB executive David Samson; notably the latest on the A's situation in Vegas and the current state of the Marlins (01:17:20). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Hour 3 of The Big Show with Matty Rose and Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up this hour, the guys are joined by the voice of the Jays Ben Shulman. Ben talks the week that was for the Jays, including their current series with the Yankees, the play of the teams superstars, some help coming to the bullpen and much more!To close out the show we give away some roughneck tickets to the final home game of the season! the guys also give us their locks of 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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Toronto's 5-3 win over the Mariners on Tuesday to give them their first series win of the season. The guys discuss Chris Bassitt after his standout performance, his post-game comments about the team's starting rotation having more to offer, and the offence finding its rhythm totalling eleven hits. Later, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman checks in ahead of the first pitch from Rogers Centre as Yusei Kikuchi takes the mound for Toronto against his former team in search of the series sweep.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 is joined by The FAN's Blue Jays radio voice, Ben Shulman, to preview the upcoming Yankees series with a look back on Yusei Kikuchi's performance in his first start of the year. Afterwards, Paul Sporer of Fangraphs discusses what goes into his Starting Pitcher Chart, expectations for Marcus Stroman, breakout candidates on the hill and the anticipated pitching duel in the Blue Jays-Yankees series (20:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt kick off the hour with Ben Shulman! Ben joins the boys to talk all things Blue Jays ahead of their Opening Day game today against the TB Rays. The guys ask Ben about what he has like from spring training, what he expects from George Springer, Vladdy, their pitching staff, if they should be considered as a world series contender and more!(26:03) To wrap the hour, the guys discuss the final 11 games for the Calgary Flames. The guys go around the room and they each discuss a Flames narrative that is maybe flying under the radar. 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.
Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Phillies in the penultimate Spring Training game of 2024. They take your texts, and discuss the outing from Chris Bassitt in his final Spring start, as well as the bullpen usage for Chad Green, Génesis Cabrera, and Yimi Garcia. Afterwards, with the regular season around the corner, it's time for some bold predictions - Sho and Daniele share some predictions of their own, get to some thoughts from the listeners, and hear from Ben Nicholson-Smith, Blake Murphy, Nick Ashbourne, Ben Shulman, Julia Kreuz, and Jeff Blair, all of whom take some swings at both positive and negative results ahead of Opening 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.
In hour two, Mike & Jason get a Blue Jays update from radio PxP man Ben Shulman (3:00), they discuss Nathan McKinnon and compare his play last night to that of Elias Pettersson's (12:00), plus they talk Seahawks off-season moves, and what they do next, with ESPN's Brady Henderson (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. 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.
With Barker in Dunedin, both he and Blair discuss Ernie Clement and Santiago Espinal battling it out for Toronto's final roster spot, and the season ahead for catcher Alejandro Kirk – can he improve on his 2023 campaign? Blue Jays play by play voice Ben Shulman joins the show (31:30) with his thoughts on likely opening day starter Jose Berrios after his most recent Spring tune-up, and provides updates on pitchers Kevin Gausman, Alek Manoah, and Yariel Rodriguez.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.
On hour 4 of the Big Show, Patrick Dumas is joined by Ben Shulman. Ben gives an update on Blue Jays spring training and gives his thoughts on some of the latest headlines around the Blue Jays. Ben shares his insights on the Blue Jays pitching depth with Manoah and Gausman dealing with some injuries, how the middle infield will look like come opening day and how the Blue Jays will fill 3rd base by committee. 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.
As they head into the weekend, Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker open up the back leg line and answer fan questions including who they think is most likely to be the Blue Jays' fourth outfielder and who Kevin ranks as his top ten players in baseball heading into the 2024 season. Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman shares his Spring Training observations and discusses the fourth outfielder spot, Toronto's players and coaches emphasizing longer at-bats, and what the team is looking for from Alek Manoah in camp (30:40).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 affiliate.